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Lorraine Ash

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Lorraine Ash has been a reporter/editor in her native New Jersey since 1982, the year she earned her master’s degree in Public Communications from Fordham University. Her articles have gained global, national, state, and regional attention and awards and have appeared in a number of newspapers, including USA Today. She has worked for publications such as Family Circle Magazine, The Ridgewood News, and the Daily Record. Lorraine also has penned two memoirs and teaches memoir writing. Experience has taught her that everyone has a compelling story to tell. Have a story the community needs to hear? Email her. She’d love to hear from you.

Lorraine was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Lorraine Ash's Contributions

News

Teaneck Forum Reopens Police/Minorities Dialogue TEANECK, N.J. — Teaneck Councilman Jason Castle will moderate “Black, White and Blue,” a Tuesday night forum addressing challenges faced by minorities and police in relating to each other. The 7 p.m. event will take place at the Richard Rodda Community Center. “The way to move forward is to have open and constructive dialogue that engages all facets of our communities,” said Castle, referencing deadly neighborhood conflicts that have happened nationwide. It’s a conversation particularly important in culturally diverse towns such as Teaneck, he added. The special guest panel includes: A…

by Lorraine Ash

08/18/2016

Business

TJ Maxx Opening, Hiring In West Milford WEST MILFORD, N.J. — TJ Maxx is looking to staff up its new store on Marshall Hill Road in West Milford prior to its Sept. 18 grand opening. The company, the largest off-price apparel and home fashions retailer in the world, is holding a Mass Hire Event 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today and Friday and again Aug. 22-24 at the Greenwood Lake Airport, 126 Airport Road in the township. Employees are needed for all positions – full time and part time – for all shifts, including early mornings, days, nights, and weekends. Positions include: back room associates, cashiers, customer service associates, dressing…

by Lorraine Ash

08/18/2016

Business

Allendale Videographer Has Studio, Will Travel ALLENDALE, N.J. — It was inevitable Greg Riccardi of Allendale would operate his own video production business. “Growing up, I was the only one in the house who knew how to program the VCR,” quipped the Franklin Lakes native. He shot his first video when he was a junior at Don Bosco Prep School in Ramsey. He shot his first corporate video – the main thrust of the Video Marketing Group – in 1996 for the Center for Food Action. Along his career path, he did voice-over work for top clients, including The Today Show and DiGiorno Pizza, and he was a cameraman and producer for News 12 New Jerse…

by Lorraine Ash

08/18/2016

Lifestyle

Hillsdale Mom Seeks Support Expanding 'Joan’s Law' HILLSDALE, N.J. — Rosemarie D’Alessandro and her son, John, will be outside the Stop and Shop in Emerson Saturday collecting signatures for their latest effort: expanding Joan’s Law. The bill, now with the New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee, would deny parole to anyone convicted of killing a child under 18 during a sexual assault. Currently, the law covers crimes involving children under 14. It was named after D’Alessandro’s daughter, Joan, who was sexually assaulted and murdered by a neighbor after delivering Girl Scout cookies to his home in 1973. Through their nonprofit, Joan…

by Lorraine Ash

08/16/2016

Events

Ho-Ho-Kus Charity Shopping Night Benefits Paterson Home HO-HO-KUS, N.J. —The 4th Annual Jersey Women Strong Charity Shopping Night and Tricky Tray, which will benefit a variety of local people in need, is set for Aug. 24 at St. Luke’s Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. The event, to take place 6-9 p.m., will feature 40 vendors. Participants also are urged to try their luck at the tricky tray. Jersey Women Strong, LLC, a health and fitness team, once again chose as its main beneficiary The Teen Empowerment and Enrichment Network (TEEN) program at Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children in Paterson. Oasis is dedicated to feeding and clothing needy women and c…

by Lorraine Ash

08/15/2016

Neighbors

Park Ridge Couple Feel, Honor Daughter’s Spirit PARK RIDGE, N.J. — Every single day, Steve and Teri Franco of Park Ridge do something to add to the legacy of their daughter. Nicole "Nikki" Franco was killed two years ago at 19 years old. She was studying baking at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale – and working as a pastry chef at the Boca Raton Resort and Club — when her young life was violently cut short. Her parents await the December trial of the juvenile charged in her death. The family, which includes four other adult children, will go down to Florida, en masse, for the court proceedings. “We go to bed at night thin…

by Lorraine Ash

08/15/2016

Business

CycleBar Spins Into Wyckoff At Boulder Run WYCKOFF, N.J. — CycleBar, an indoor cycling company that offers workouts in a CycleTheatre, is now under construction at the Boulder Run Shopping Center in Wyckoff. CycleBar offers a pay-per-class model, with no membership necessary. Its classes take place in a state-of-the-art CycleTheatre and are led by CycleStar instructors who take participants through a 50-minute high-energy ride. The CycleTheatre features tiers for 50 bikes plus LED lighting, wide-screen graphics and state-of-the-art audio with a DJ booth. Riders can track performance data via CycleStats and download music used in …

by Lorraine Ash

08/13/2016

Events

Garden Of Musical Instruments Opens At Teaneck Park TEANECK, N.J — The public is invited to the Family Music Fair, a celebration marking the grand opening of the Harmony Garden at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy Aug. 28. The garden is an outdoor installation of musical instruments made from reclaimed materials. The free celebration, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., features musical crafts for children and musical instruments. Participants also will get to try out an instrument. Refreshments will be served. The event will take place, rain or shine. The Teaneck Creek Conservancy, an eco-art park that runs environmental and art programs, is…

by Lorraine Ash

08/13/2016

Business

Paramus Web Company Steps Up In E-Commerce World PARAMUS, N.J. — Several developers at DotcomWeavers, a Paramus web design company that provides custom website solutions for e-commerce businesses, have attained Magento Developer Certification. Developers with this certification have proven their skills in all business processes in Magento, the worldwide leader in digital commerce. “Through my years of experience, I have found Magento to be one of the more robust and scalable e-commerce platforms based on current market needs,” said Amit Bhaiya, co-founder and CEO of DotcomWeavers. “Our clients are increasingly requesting to build thei…

by Lorraine Ash

08/13/2016

Business

Lyndhurst Woman's Boost Mobile Store Sees Transformation BERGENFIELD, N.J. — A newly designed Boost Mobile will open its doors in Bergenfield Saturday as the company’s first “store of the future.” The North Washington Avenue store, the first in the nation to undergo the transformation, will celebrate with promotions 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. “At noon we’re holding a grand reopening event with a money machine,” said Zachary Hoover, manager of Sprint retail operations. Participants will go into the machine and grab as many flying dollar bills as they can, he explained. Whoever grabs the most will walk away with a cash prize. Meanwhile, there wi…

by Lorraine Ash

08/13/2016

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