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Hackensack, NJ

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Bergen's Blue Line Brothers Bring Boy With Heart Defects Best Surprise Ever FORT LEE, N.J. — Raphael had no idea that police were going to visit him at home in Fort Lee Tuesday afternoon, but he was wearing a police hat and holding a pair of handcuffs when he answered the door. The 5-year-old -- battling several different heart defects -- has always been an avid law enforcement supporter (scroll down for Raphael's story). So when Fair Lawn PBA Local 67 President Luis Vazquez heard what Raphael was going through, he knew he had to help. Vazquez organized a very special surprise, asking law enforcement agencies from around the world to send apparel to give to the ai…

by Cecilia Levine

01/23/2018

Stamford, CT

Obituaries

Stamford Dad, Fairway Market Worker Patrick Hansen Dies, 38 Patrick Sean Hansen, Sr. of Stamford died on Jan. 21. He was 38 years old. Patrick worked at Fairway Market for five years. He was a man of many skills. He was a man with a generous heart and compassion for all who crossed his path. He was a proud union member of local 371. Born on July 2, 1979 in Albany, he was the son of Kathleen M. Garcia and husband, Herb, of Darien, and Mark Hansen of Texas. Patrick is survived by his wife, Julia Perrault Hansen of Stamford; children Patrick and Anthony Hansen; sisters Christine Marie Garcia of Darien and Christine Ariel Chávez of Texas; brothers, Dak…

by Cecilia Levine

01/23/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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'Trump Is Changing Private Aviation,' His Hackensack Jet Retailer Says HACKENSACK, N.J. — Unlike his clients, Steve Varsano originally of Hackensack was not born into wealth. He and his three siblings were raised by their single mom, who worked two jobs. His first was sweeping floors in a beauty parlor and he was the first in his family to go to college. All of his hard work is paying off big time, as Varsano is the owner of the Jet Business -- the only walk-in jet dealership in the world. In a recent story in the New York Times, Varsano explains how Trump is "changing the optics of private aviation," he said. "He's the mascot of private jets.&…

by Cecilia Levine

01/23/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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80 Pounds Down: Hackensack Mom Turned Trainer Motivates Fellow Gym Members HACKENSACK, N.J. — It takes a special someone to pack a group fitness room to maximum capacity before sunrise. At Retro Fitness of Hackensack, that someone is Lauren Belton. When she joined them gym in 2012, she weighed 238 pounds. Her workouts were limited to walking in isolation on a treadmill in the gym's dark movie room. She was too self-conscious to wander into other areas of the gym -- namely the weight floor. Once she did, though, Belton shed the weight faster with the support of friends she made on the floor, and began seeing glimpses of her passion: group training. Every Tuesd…

by Cecilia Levine

01/23/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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People Are Taking Beautiful Photos At This Bergen County Spa EDGEWATER, N.J. — SoJo Spa in Edgewater offers seven stories of saunas, baths and therapy rooms, but the hidden gem could very well be at the very top. The rooftop infinity pool -- touting a spectacular view of the New York City skyline. And Instagram users are taking note. You don't need an expensive camera or high-tech phone to capture the beauty in the view and serenity of the moment. Just scroll through the Edgewater or SoJo geotag on Instagram to see for yourself. After all, that's where many of the customers heard about the spa in the first place. Like Bella Guerriero (pictured abov…

by Cecilia Levine

01/22/2018

Hackensack, NJ

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Video: Skating Rink Doubles As Coolest Hackensack Night Club HACKENSACK, N.J. — By day, athletes from across New Jersey hone their skills at the Ice House in Hackensack. After hours, the rink becomes one of the hottest -- err, coolest -- night clubs around. On Friday nights, the Ice House lights go off and colorful lasers illuminate the rink. A DJ is set up near one of the penalty boxes, playing top hits for skaters to jam to. At one point in the evening, the DJ encourages skaters to move to the center of the rink and put their dance moves to the test -- with songs like "Cupid Shuffle" and "Wobble" coming through the speakers. T…

by Cecilia Levine

01/22/2018

Paterson, NJ

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Dave & Buster's Readies For Willowbrook Mall Opening WAYNE, N.J. — Dave & Buster's is preparing to open its second New Jersey location at the Willowbrook Mall. The company told Daily Voice that it will be opening Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. They are in the process of hiring 300 employees. The new location has a Billiard's room, three different party rooms, a bar, restaurant and arcade. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.

by Cecilia Levine

01/22/2018

Garfield-Lodi, NJ

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Lodi 7-Eleven Sells Winning Powerball Ticket LODI, N.J. — The 7-Eleven on Main Street in Lodi was one of the two retailers that sold winning Powerball tickets from Saturday's drawing. The ticket -- worth $50,000 -- matched four of the five white balls and if purchased with the Power Play Multiplier option, would have been worth $200,000. The winning numbers were 26, 28, 47, 49 and 58. The Red Power Ball number was 03. The Multiplier number was 04. The Powerball jackpot rolls to $92 million for the next drawing to be held Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 10:59 p.m.

by Cecilia Levine

01/22/2018

Paterson, NJ

Obituaries

Family Mourning Wayne Mom-To-Be, 20, Reveals Harsh Truths Of Addiction WAYNE, N.J. — The family mourning the loss of a 20-year-old Wayne mom-to-be is shedding light on the addiction epidemic that tragically took her life. "For those struggling with addiction or a family member of an addict: addiction is a family disease," the family wrote on Justyna Dolegowski's obituary. She died on Jan. 16, six months pregnant with her baby. "One person may use, but the whole family suffers. Heroin will kidnap you, raise you, take your soul and return only your body to your family." Justyna Dolegowski died on Jan. 16, six months pregnant with her baby.…

by Cecilia Levine

01/22/2018

Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

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Edgewater Man Picks Up Uber Riders In Lamborghini EDGEWATER, N.J. — A social media influencer from Edgewater gave some Uber riders a surprise of a lifetime when he rolled up in a Lamborghini. Coby Persin -- owner of the world’s first gold chrome car rental agency in Fort Lee -- took over the Uber account of a Miami driver, who normally picks people up in a Ford Fusion. Instead, the 23-year-old formerly of Passaic rolled up in a Lamborghini Aventador. PRESS PLAY ON THE VIDEO ABOVE TO WATCH.

by Cecilia Levine

01/22/2018

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