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Cindy Capitani

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ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

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Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Cresskill's David Broza, The Israeli Bruce Springsteen CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Happy birthday to David Broza, formerly of Cresskill. The singer, songwriter and activist was born Sept. 4, 1955 in Haifa, Israel.and turns 61 on Sunday. He and his first wife Ruti raised their three children in in Cresskill from 1984 to 2001. He is now married to famed clothing designer Nili Lotan of Manhattan. A troubadour of three cultures—Israeli, American and Spanish—he's released over 32 albums in three languages. When he performs in Israel, he's mobbed by fans and is considered their Bruce Springsteen. Broza was raised in England and Spain and attended Runnymede …

by Cindy Capitani

09/04/2016

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Cresskill's Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza CRESSKILL, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Mike Piazza, who lived in Cresskill while playing Major League Baseball with the New York Mets. The newly-inducted baseball hall of famer was born Sept. 4, 1968 and turns age 47 on Sunday. Piazza lived in Cresskill from 1998-2002, and was raised in Phoenixville, Pa. As a pre-teen, baseball legend Ted Williams came to his backyard to watch him hit and told him not to let anyone change his swing. The 12-time All-Star recorded 427 home runs with a .308 batting average and 1,335 RBIs. As catcher with the Mets, he had at least one RBI in 15 consecutive game…

by Cindy Capitani

09/04/2016

Schools

Boces Launches Real World Learning Projects For High School Students HARRISON, N.Y. -- Getting the new crop of high school graduates ready for the real world is behind the SWBOCES Center for Career Services in Valhalla.Establishing everyday connections for students interested in one field or another is the idea behind the new service learning initiative. Once only open to special education students, this opportunity is now available to the general education population. The idea is to give students work-based learning hours beyond the classroom walls that will satisfy the New York State Education Department’s Career Development & Occupational Studies co…

by Cindy Capitani

09/03/2016

Events

Bargain Hunters Get Ready: Lodi Planning Community-Wide Flea Market LODI, N.J. -- Residents will be cleaning out their attics, closets and basements in preparation of Lodi's first community flea market. The Borough of Lodi will hold its first community flea market in place of the town-wide garage sale. The event is planned 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 in the Borough Hall Parking Lot, 1 Memorial Drive. Cost is $10 for a 10-by-10 space; $20 for a 10-by-20 space. Click here for an application. Only Lodi residents can participate in selling items. All are welcome to shop. Click here for more information about the event or go to Borough Hall, Room 201/202…

by Cindy Capitani

09/03/2016

Lifestyle

Fry It Up On International Bacon Day, Wyckoff Few smells wafting from a kitchen get mouths watering and tummies rumbling faster than bacon sizzling in a frying pan.And fewer side dishes have been concocted into so many off-label uses, undergone international shortages and experienced price spikes higher than shrimp and steak. International Bacon Day 2016 is Saturday, Sept. 3 and this is the time to indulge in every variety, from straight-up fried, chocolate covered, shrimp-wrapped, toothpaste, sunscreen, even lip balm and body wash. It's not surprising International Bacon Day is celebrated annually on the Saturday before Labor Day, jus…

by Cindy Capitani

09/03/2016

News

Modern Digs Coming For New Milford Police NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Police will soon have a new place to call home in New Milford after the mayor and council voted in favor of hiring Two Brothers Contracting Inc. of Totowa, reports northjersey.com.The resolution to hire the lowest bidder was passed 4-3, with Mayor Ann Subrizi casting the tie breaker, reports northjersey.com. Some council members said they feared Two Brothers bid of $3.9 million was too low, considering typical estimates of $4.5 and $4.6 million, reports northjersey.com. The company's lack of experience also came into play when the council debated who should handle the 1…

by Cindy Capitani

09/03/2016

Lifestyle

Opera Singers Sought For Englewood bergenPAC's House Company FORT LEE, N.J. -- Singers are invited to audition in Englewood for the Bergen Performing Arts Center's house opera company chorus.The New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera opens the fall 2016-17 season at bergenPAC and auditions will be held, Sept. 10, 3:15 -3:45 p.m. Sept. 14 and 21, 7-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, 1-1:30 p.m. Artistic Director Lucine Amara said professional, amateur, and retired male and female singers may audition. Male singers, representing all vocal ranges and ages, are especially needed. Adult applicants should have a rudimentary working ability to read music and experience …

by Cindy Capitani

09/02/2016

Events

Celebrate Fall At Top, Foot Of Alpine Palisades Cliffs ALPINE, N.J. -- Celebrate the fall with a September weekend of music and barn dancing at the top and foot of the Palisades Cliffs at Interstate Park in Alpine. “Music on the Rocks” returns to the Palisades Cliffs Saturday at 7p.m. Sept. 17 at the State Line Lookout with “Mel’s Jazz Zone.” The Hudson River Barn Dance on Sept. 18 welcomes New York City musicians Dave Harvey and the Backyard Boys to call and provide music for an afternoon dance 2-4 p.m. for visitors of all ages and abilities. “Music on the Rocks” is open to all, with no advance reservations required. Admission is $5 per pers…

by Cindy Capitani

09/02/2016

Events

Teaneck Concert Aids Suicide Prevention Efforts TEANECK, N.J. -- The Ethical Brew is serving up a blend of folk and indie music on Saturday, Sept.17 in Teaneck.Matt Nakoa on guitar and Efrat Shapira on violin will perform at 8 p.m. at The Ethical Culture Society of Bergen County. Proceeds from this performance will be donated to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nakoa recently appeared at The White House and is an internationally touring singer/songwriter. He performs throughout India, and regularly with folk icon Tom Rush. Efrat Shapira is a professional violinist, violist, singer, arranger and composer. Before striking out …

by Cindy Capitani

09/02/2016

Lifestyle

All Blue Moon Cafe Locations Will Raise Funds For Cancer-Stricken Teen Employees at the many area Blue Moon Mexican Café locations are coming together to help one of their own.The owner of Blue Moon locations is aiming to raise funds for an employee's son battling a rare form of bone cancer. All locations in New Jersey will donate 20 percent of all checks on Sept. 11 to the Rudd Family of Wayne. When Wyckoff resident Howie Felixbrod, owner of Blue Moon Mexican Café restaurants in New Jersey and New York, learned former employee Lisa Rudd's son Jake, 13, was in a fight for his life, he and fellow employees jumped right in to assist. Felixbrod and his employe…

by Cindy Capitani

09/01/2016

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