Troy, NY
Lifestyle
Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Troy Man's Dying Wish With Unique Review Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Troy Man's Dying Wish With Unique Review
Pizza Guru Portnoy Fulfills Troy Man's Dying Wish With Unique Review Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy has had some tense moments when giving a "One Bite Pizza Review," but he faced what could have been one of his toughest reviews ever during a recent stop in the region. That's because he wasn't reviewing a restaurant or pizzeria. He was critiquing the pie from a family grieving the loss of a loved one to fulfill a Rensselaer County man's wish.  Derek Murphy, of Troy, died in May at 23 years old after a lifelong battle with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  The degenerative disorder slowly strips away the sufferer's strength and bodily contro…

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by Josh Lanier
Ridgewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Meet Kirk Cameron In Ridgewood Meet Kirk Cameron In Ridgewood
Meet Kirk Cameron In Ridgewood Kirk Cameron, who gained fame playing Mike Seaver on the hit sitcom "Growing Pains" before becoming an evangelical activist is coming to Bergen County. Cameron is signing copies of his new book "Born to Be Brave: How to Be a Part of America's Spiritual Comeback" on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Bookends in Ridgewood at noon. In the book, Cameron offers tips on how to realign the country with Christian values, by using biblical insights and true stories of people who acted bravely out of love for God, according to a synopsis.  Cameron has written numerous books about his faith, along with a se…

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by Sam Barron
New Haven, CT
Lifestyle
Popular TikTok Star, Model Shopping For Homes In CT Popular TikTok Star, Model Shopping For Homes In CT
Popular TikTok Star, Model Shopping For Homes In CT A social media influencer with over 15 million followers across her platforms announced that she and her family are moving to Connecticut.  Nara Smith, who goes by the name "naraazizasmith" on TikTok, announced the decision in a video posted on Sunday, Sept. 1. The post shows her, her husband, and their three children touring multiple homes during a trip to the state.  @naraazizasmith new chapter?🫶🏽 #moving #travel #housetour #realestate #marriage #fypツ #toddlersoftiktok ♬ Autumn Leaves - Timothy Cole She did not say in which cities the houses were located. The family c…

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by Josh Lanier
Yorktown, NY
Business
85-Year-Old Yorktown-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business 85-Year-Old Yorktown-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business
85-Year-Old Yorktown-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business A Northern Westchester-based company that has helped keep homes and businesses heated for several decades has been officially recognized as a historic business.  Yorktown Height's Reliable Oil Co., Inc. was presented as a historic business by Assemblyman Matt Slater, Slater's office announced on Monday, Aug. 12.  New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry recognizes businesses that have been around for more than 50 years and have "contributed to their community’s history," according to the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation agency.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
Brentwood, NY
Obituaries
'Mamma Lombardi,' Long Island Restaurant Matriarch, Dies At Age 92: 'A Beloved Figure' 'Mamma Lombardi,' Long Island Restaurant Matriarch, Dies At Age 92: 'A Beloved Figure'
'Mamma Lombardi,' Long Island Restaurant Matriarch, Dies At Age 92: 'A Beloved Figure' Condolences are pouring in for the family behind a group of popular Italian restaurants  on Long Island mourning the loss of its beloved matriarch. Michelina Lombardi, affectionately known as “Mamma Lombardi” and the namesake of the Holbrook eatery on Furrows Road, died at the age of 92 on Thursday, July 25, according to her obituary. The restaurant confirmed her death in a Facebook tribute, saying the business would be closed Monday, July 29, while relatives mourn her loss. “Through her delicious food she has brought joy and togetherness to so many, enriching those special moments fo…

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by Michael Mashburn
Paterson, NJ
News
Goffle Creamery Voted Best Ice Cream In North Jersey: Meet High School Sweethearts Behind It Goffle Creamery Voted Best Ice Cream In North Jersey: Meet High School Sweethearts Behind It
Goffle Creamery Voted Best Ice Cream In North Jersey: Meet High School Sweethearts Behind It Some of Vinnie and Alyssa Penna's best childhood memories were getting ice cream at the Old Bar Milk Barn. If you grew up in Wayne, you know it: The brown barn with red and white signage. You could grab a cone at the walk-up window or sit in a booth or at a bar. The Pennas enjoyed many an ice cream cone at the Old Barn Milk Bar in their summers dating through Wayne Valley High School.  The two got married in 2012 and in August 2021, they opened Goffle Creamery 686 Goffle Road in Hawthorne. The Pennas always envisioned creating a shoppe that would be an ode to places like the…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bristol, PA
Lifestyle
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters
Don't Miss New Season Of 'The Bachelor' Starring MontCo Tennis Coach, Philly Sisters Joey Graziadei's season of ABC's "The Bachelor" is almost here. The 28-year-old Collegeville tennis coach's season airs Monday, Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. on ABC. Graziadei will be dating 32 women on his season of the show, three of whom are from the Philly area: 27-year-old Lanie, 27; and sisters, 26-year-old Allison and 28-year-old Lauren. According to their bios on the "Bachelor" website, Allison and Lauren have dated the same guy before — but at different times. Disney/John Fleenor You can click here to see all the women vying for Joey's heart, or scroll down to read about the locals an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
News
Has. Heights Mayor Who Defeated Gay Opponent Stirs Controversy In 'Family Values' Facebook Post Has. Heights Mayor Who Defeated Gay Opponent Stirs Controversy In 'Family Values' Facebook Post
Has. Heights Mayor Who Defeated Gay Opponent Stirs Controversy In 'Family Values' Facebook Post A recent Facebook post by Hasbrouck Heights' incumbent mayor has sparked contention.  "Thank you to the citizens of Hasbrouck Heights for your support," said Jack DeLorenzo after defeating Councilman Christopher Hillmann in the mayoral race.  "The family values of our town have prevailed. Keep Heights great." Some say DeLorenzo's post is a homophobic jab at Hillmann, who is openly gay, while others say it's being misinterpreted. Neither Hillmann nor DeLorenzo (who ran for Bergen County Sheriff in 2018) were immediately available for comment when Daily Voice reached out Monday ev…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lyndhurst, NJ
Schools
First Day Of Kindergarten Holds Special Meaning For Lyndhurst Family First Day Of Kindergarten Holds Special Meaning For Lyndhurst Family
First Day Of Kindergarten Holds Special Meaning For Lyndhurst Family Tradition. Family values. Longevity. That's what Columbus Elementary School represents for the Restrepo family of Lyndhurst. Four generations of the family will have attended the Lake Avenue school come Wednesday, when 5-year-old Francesca Restrepo will start her first day of Kindergarten -- 100 years after her great-grandmother. "It's something to be said about our town," said Francesca's mom, Liz Restrepo, who also attended Columbus with her husband and Francesca's father, Juan. Francesca has only met some of her relatives but fully understands that she will be carrying history, mem…

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by Cecilia Levine