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Convicted Felon From Stamford Pleads Guilty To Federal Gun Charge Convicted Felon From Stamford Pleads Guilty To Federal Gun Charge
Convicted Felon From Stamford Pleads Guilty To Federal Gun Charge STAMFORD, Conn. -- A 25-year-old Stamford man pleaded guilty Thursday to a single count of possessing a gun while being a convicted felon -- and he could face up to 10 years in prison. Caleeb Brown entered the plea before U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton, in her New Haven courtroom. According to court documents and statements made in court, on Oct. 8, 2015, Stamford Police searched Brown's home and seized a .22-caliber handgun, a 6.35 mm pistol, 14 rounds of .22-caliber ammunition, a quantity of heroin and items used to package narcotics for distribution. Before that search, Brown h…

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Obituaries
Lucille A. Penna, 100, Hasbrouck Heights Resident Lucille A. Penna, 100, Hasbrouck Heights Resident
Lucille A. Penna, 100, Hasbrouck Heights Resident HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Lucille A. Penna, of Hasbrouck Heights, died on Wednesday, Nov. 2. She was 100. Born in Jersey City, the centenarian was a volunteer at Hackensack University Medical Center's gift shop for 26 years. She was a former member of the Contemporary Club and the Leisure Club, both in Hasbrouck Heights.  Penna is survived by her son Ronald Penna and his wife Joanne; granddaughters Julie Cowan, Erica Griggs, Jessica Smith and Alison Auerbach; and six great-grandsons. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph Penna; son Dennis Penna and his wife Alice; and parents Salvat…

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Schools
Three Alumni Added To New Rochelle High School's Wall Of Fame Three Alumni Added To New Rochelle High School's Wall Of Fame
Three Alumni Added To New Rochelle High School's Wall Of Fame NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle High School inducted three esteemed alumni to its Wall of Fame on Tuesday. The 2016 class of honorees include Jennifer Hyman, class of 1998; Dr. Mark Lewis, class of 1980; and Dr. Anthony Bongo, class of 1976. A ceremony at the high school introduced them and unveiled their portraits on the wall. "The most important thing is that, this is a way to inspire our students," said NRHS Principal Reginald Richardson. In his four years, Richardson said this was the first public presentation the school has had for new Wall of Fame honorees. Each of th…

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Neighbors
From Hitting To Healing: Violence Victims Get TLC In Saddle River From Hitting To Healing: Violence Victims Get TLC In Saddle River
From Hitting To Healing: Violence Victims Get TLC In Saddle River SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Inspired by a vision of delivering love and healing to victims of domestic violence, reiki practitioner Lin Nelson recently partnered with with yoga and reiki volunteers from the Body Image Boutique, the Center for Hope and Safety and the Zion Lutheran Church. CHS is Bergen County's nonprofit agency that educates and assists people who have been affected by domestic violence. The longstanding church hosted "Healing Hands for Healing Victims of Domestic Violence" on Oct. 19. The evening's activities included yoga, meditation and reiki energy healing. "W…

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Police & Fire
Washington Man, 67, Accused Of Falsely Reporting Theft Of Classic Cars Washington Man, 67, Accused Of Falsely Reporting Theft Of Classic Cars
Washington Man, 67, Accused Of Falsely Reporting Theft Of Classic Cars MILLBROOK, N.Y. -- New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested a 67-year-old man from the Town of Washington after an investigation concluded that a reported theft had not actually occurred. According state police, Glenn Paladini reported that his 1971 Pontiac GTO and 1956 Pontiac Starfire had been stolen from his property -- but an investigation revealed Paladini had "fabricated the incident" and provided a false written statement. Paladini told Daily Voice he didn't want to respond to the allegations: "Not at this time." But he added, "It was a…

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Events
School's Out, Art's In At Midland Park Studio School's Out, Art's In At Midland Park Studio
School's Out, Art's In At Midland Park Studio MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Midland Park's Drawing Room Fine Art and Sculpture Studio will be hosting "School's Out Art Workshops" on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 10-11, for all folks 6 and up.Studio owner and instructor Christine Zaccardi told Daily Voice that adults are certainly welcome, as well, to accompany little ones and work on their own technique. Daily Voice profiled Zaccardi and her studio back in June. She offers classes and portfolio development help, as well as an art summer camp. "It's a fun day, exploring new art techniques in fine art and sculpture," Zaccardi sa…

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Schools
Ridgewood Teachers 'Donate Dignity' For Breast Cancer Ridgewood Teachers 'Donate Dignity' For Breast Cancer
Ridgewood Teachers 'Donate Dignity' For Breast Cancer RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ben Franklin Middle School's breast cancer awareness event included an interesting twist: students could "vote" for which teachers would get to wear Morphsuits -- breathable whole-body costumes.This was the school's 11th Annual Pink Out, and organizers describe it as a huge success. "The day brought awareness to a disease that has affected so many of lives, while also promoting school unity." More than 800 people wore pink shirts this past Friday, and the school community raised over $900 during the two weeks leading up to the Pink Out. Last year, s…

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Business
Hackensack's Alfred Sanzari Enterprises Holds Holiday Food Drive Hackensack's Alfred Sanzari Enterprises Holds Holiday Food Drive
Hackensack's Alfred Sanzari Enterprises Holds Holiday Food Drive HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A second-generation, family-owned-and-operated business again is looking to help make the holidays brighter for community members in need by hosting its annual "Giving Thanks Food Drive." The real-estate development firm Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, headquartered in Hackensack, has placed collection sites for nonperishable donations in four Bergen County locations: Alfred Sanzari Enterprises' corporate offices at Court Plaza North, 25 Main St., Ste. 600, in Hackensack the lobby of Heights Plaza, 777 Terrace Ave., in Hasbrouck Heights the lobby of Elmwood Park …

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Obituaries
Elizabeth Scheibelhoffer, 80, West Milford Resident Elizabeth Scheibelhoffer, 80, West Milford Resident
Elizabeth Scheibelhoffer, 80, West Milford Resident WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- Elizabeth (Edl) Scheibelhoffer, of West Milford, died on Monday, Oct. 31. She was 80. Born in Hungary, Scheibelhoffer lived in North Haledon before moving to West Milford six years ago. Before she retired, she was a technician with Datascope, in Oakland. She was a parishioner of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, in Prospect Park, and a member of the Hungarian Guild Hall Club. Scheibelhoffer is survived by her children, Elizabeth Pordon and her husband Ronald, John Scheibelhoffer and his wife Maryann, and Joseph Scheibelhoffer and his wife Diane; grandchildren Dana,…

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Sports
Field Hockey Player From Rye Scores College All-Conference Honor Field Hockey Player From Rye Scores College All-Conference Honor
Field Hockey Player From Rye Scores College All-Conference Honor RYE, N.Y. -- Five members of the Western New England University field hockey team -- including residents of Rye and Mahopac -- have been honored by the Commonwealth Coast Conference, which announced its major award winners and All-CCC selections on Tuesday.  Rye's sophomore midfielder Emily Antinozzi and Mahopac's junior forward Allison Jackson were named to the All-CCC second team for their efforts in helping the Golden Bears (9-9, 8-4 CCC) reach the postseason for the first time since 2010. They were joined by the team's junior forward Brittany DeLima, of Branchville, N.Y., and junior de…

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