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Alexis Tarrazi

Community Editor

atarrazi@dailyvoice.com

Daily Voice Community Editor Alexis Tarrazi has been in the news industry for more than 10 years.

A New Jersey native, Tarrazi was graduated from Rutgers University with a Journalism and Media Studies degree and began writing professionally at the Daily Targum.

She later worked as a beat reporter, covering everything from political scandals to celebrity profiles.

Tarrazi's work has garnered her various journalism awards for writing and photography. She also worked as a one-woman-band by creating video news segments and is skilled in social media.

Tarrazi has contributed freelance pieces to various publications in New Jersey and New York.

Alexis was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

Alexis Tarrazi's Contributions

Police & Fire

Rochelle Park Police Grow Out Facial Hair To Support Men's Health ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- Rochelle Park police got the OK from Chief Robert Flannelly to participate in No-Shave November to raise awareness of men's physical and mental health issues. "By encouraging men to get involved, Movember aims to increase early cancer detection, diagnosis and effective treatments, and ultimately reduce the number of preventable deaths," according to the a GoFundMe page created by the department."Besides annual check-ups, the Movember Foundation encourages men to be aware of family history of cancer and to adopt a healthier lifestyle," it says. In o…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/05/2015

Schools

Teaneck Students Look Through The Lens For Life Lessons TEANECK, N.J. — Teaneck High School students will be able to use photography to learn life lessons through the “Picture of Success” program. Offered by Plethora Media Group, the program has students take photographs representing their values and goals to be used in a culminating presentation. The Plethora Media Group has been providing programs to Teaneck students for the past several years. The co-founder of the program, Keenon Perry, is an Associate Producer for HBO sports and a graduate of Teaneck High School. “It teaches students abut photography,” said Nick Campestre, Coordinator of …

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/04/2015

Politics

Newcomer Takes Hackensack Council Seat HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Hackensack City Council newcomer Deborah Keeling-Geddis edged out three challengers for a full term on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Board of Elections. Keeling-Geddis received 803 votes after absentee votes were counted. Incumbent Jason Some, who was appointed to the seat in April after Rose Greenman resigned, lost with 775 votes. Jason Nunnermacker, who got 746 votes, was close behind. Richard Cerbo finished in back of the pack with 261 votes. Meanwhile, these races were decided elsewhere: Maywood MAYWOOD, N.J. -- Republicans retur…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/04/2015

Politics

Incumbents, Challenger Win Seats On Teaneck Board Of Education TEANECK, N.J -- Teaneck Board of Education incumbents David Gruber, Sarah Rappoport -- along with challenger Victoria Fisher -- all won seats Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Board of Elections. Gruber received 2,548 votes, Rappoport got 2,187 and Fisher received 2,323. That ousted BOE Vice President Gervonn Romney-Rice, who had 2,100 votes. Kathleen Muse had 1,051. A total of 10,255 votes were cast.

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/04/2015

Politics

Republicans Shut Out Democrats In North Arlington NORTH ARLINGTON, N.J. -- Republicans made it a clean sweep in North Arlington, with challengers Brian Fitzhenry and Allison Sheedy ousting incumbent Democrats Albert Granell and Thomas Zammatore, according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Board of Elections. The mayor and council are now all Republicans. Fitzhenry got 1,172 votes and Sheedy 1,075 for both three-year seats.Zammatore got 1,012 and Granell with 944. Republican Marijo Karcic, a newcomer, also took an unexpired term with 1,068 votes over Democrat Kelly Velez, with 953. Meanwhile, these races were decided elsewhere:…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/03/2015

Politics

Mayors Returning in Ridgefield, Little Ferry, Wood-Ridge Mayor Mauro Raguseo of Little Ferry, Anthony Suarez of Ridgefield and Paul Sarlo of Wood-Ridge all won re-election on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Board of Elections. Raguseo, a Democrat, won his third term with 1,082 votes. Bernard Sobolewski, his Republican opponent, received 300 votes. Independent Debra Ferrante-Rivera got 177 votes. Suarez, a Democrat, won his third term as mayor of Ridgefield with 1,230 votes over Republican Warren Vincentz with 803. Sarlo, a Democrat and New Jersey state senator, ran unopposed for his fifth term as mayor of Wood-Rid…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/03/2015

Politics

Carlstadt Gets New Mayor, Incumbents Return in Rutherford, East Rutherford Carlstadt has a new mayor in Craig Lahullier while incumbent mayors Joseph Cassella of East Rutherford and Joseph DeSalvo of Rutherford kept their seats on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Board of Elections. Lahullier, a councilman, received 799 votes. He will take the place of longtime Mayor William Roseman, who didn't run (SEE: Laullier Becomes Mayor In Carlstadt).Borough Police Lt. Walter Beese, a Democrat, received 586 votes.DeSalvo, a Democrat, won his second term with 1,908 votes. Democratic challenger Stephanie McGowan got 1,558 votes. Cassella, a Repu…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/03/2015

Politics

Lahullier Becomes Mayor In Carlstadt CARLSTADT, N.J. -- Incumbent Republican Councilman Craig Lahullier defeated Democrat Police Lt. Walter Beese for mayor of Carlstadt on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Bergen County Board of Elections. Lahullier, 61, who's been a councilman for 16 years and is president of L&L Mechanical, received 799 votes -- 57.65%. Beese, 51, a former Board of Education member, got 586 -- 42.28%. Lahullier succeeds William Roseman, who didn't seek re-election.CHECK BACK FOR MORE RESULTS

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/03/2015

Neighbors

Rutherford Runner Overcomes Spinal Surgery, Finishes NYC Marathon RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Overcoming spinal surgery, weight loss and a heart condition, Cheryl Anne Hedge of Rutherford completed her first marathon in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 1. “I want people to know they pretty much can do anything as long as you put your mind to it,” Hedge said. “If you devote yourself to it or train, you can do anything in life. If you decide to do something, you can make it happen.” As a self proclaimed slower runner, Hedge is used to crossing the finish line at the back of the pack with little or no support waiting for her. Despite finishing after the allotted cutoff…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/03/2015

News

Bergen County To Plow, Salt Hackensack Roadways As Part Of Pilot Program HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Already looking to the winter months, Bergen officials are instituting a pilot program for snow removal and salting of all county roads in Hackensack. More than 25 roadways or portions of roadways will be included. For a full list, CLICK HERE. Hackensack city officials will be instructed residents to direct safety issues on county roads to the Hackensack Police dispatch. The city will then contact the county. The city will respond if the county does not respond in a timely manner. For any issues that may arise with respect to this county program, residents should direct…

by Alexis Tarrazi

11/03/2015

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