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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

Business

Ah, Italia! Saddle River’s Steve Perillo Perfects Family Tour Business WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Steve Perillo of Saddle River has led Perillo Tours – the world's largest operator of escorted tours to Italy — into a new era. Boomers remember the TV commercials of his father, the late Mario Perillo, known as “Mr. Italy.” Following in that tradition, Steve also has directly appealed to a new generation in recent ads. “Ah, Puccini,” he says in one, as he plays the piano. “It brings out the Italy in all of us.” He’s also been featured with his ever-present companion, Harry, his Golden Retriever. Mario took over the Bronx travel agency of his father, Joseph. In the…

by Lorraine Ash

02/02/2017

Business

Mangia: Waldwick’s Italian Riviera Celebrates 50 Years In Business WALDWICK, N.J. — The Italian Riviera, Waldwick’s very own Arthur Avenue-style deli, celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Co-owner Michael Mucci of Franklin Lakes knows its recipe for success, too: the food, the people. In fact, its founders, Paul and Mary Ann Scardino of Westwood, still work there. Yes, they sold it to Michael, and his wife Michelle, 16 years ago. But they got an invitation to keep making the sausage, the mozzarella and the soups. So they did. “I told Paul, ‘Let’s keep our hands busy,’” Mary Ann Scardino said this week as she chopped celery for yet another batch o…

by Lorraine Ash

02/02/2017

Neighbors

Northvale Scouts Collecting Stuffed Animals For Kids In Crisis NORTHVALE, N.J. — Northvale Girl Scouts will collect stuffed animals from the public Friday night. Ultimately, the animals will go to kids in distress. “Dropping off their toys is emotional for some of the little kids,” said Ally Manteiga, 12, who belongs to 6th Grade Cadette Troop 97074. “Hopefully, they really understand the animals are going to other kids who need it more than they do.” She spoke at the Wednesday night collection. Others in the troop are Julia Langone, 12, and Isabella Alvarez, 11. Fire departments and ambulance corps in Norwood, Northvale, Old Tappan and Harrington …

by Lorraine Ash

02/02/2017

Business

Upper Saddle River Mom Makes Fun Medical Products For Kids UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. — Iris Shamus of Upper Saddle River gets some sisterly help spreading the word about her AllerMates products for kids with health conditions. Her sister is none other than Siggy Flicker of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.” And the products, which help kids with asthma, allergies, diabetes and other conditions, are colorful and cool. Flicker recently gave a shout-out on social media: My little sis created @allermates — adorable medical awareness bracelets and medicine cases for kids with allergies, asthma and other health concerns. ... Wow! I'm so proud of you, …

by Lorraine Ash

01/31/2017

Schools

Hillsdale Police Give Third-Grader Lift To School HILLSDALE, N.J. — Third-grader Anselm Park looked overwhelmed and happy when Hillsdale police drove him to Ann Blanche Smith School Tuesday morning. He wasn’t in trouble. Quite the opposite. “Keep up the good work,” said his driver, Patrolman Corey Rooney, shaking Park’s hand. Park is the first student to get a lift in the district’s new Hillsdale Police Ride to School Program. He was chosen because he did a good deed. “I brought down my friend’s lunchbox,” Park said, quietly. Anyone can nominate a student for doing a good deed as part of the school’s “Caught with Character” program, ac…

by Lorraine Ash

01/31/2017

Business

Johnny’s Italian Market Opens In Downtown Westwood WESTWOOD, N.J. — Johnny's Italian Market in downtown Westwood officially opens Tuesday with an 11 a.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony. “We are excited about adding another venue to the community that offers gourmet meals in a grab-n-go environment,” said John Vitale. The chef also owns Sogno Coffee House and Caffe Anello, both around the corner from the new eatery. "Having three businesses near each other allows us to keep our quality control in place,” Vitale said. “It also gives us the opportunity to cross promote each business and offer a brunch, lunch and fine dining dinner experience t…

by Lorraine Ash

01/31/2017

News

Bergen Senators Fire Back On Trump’s Immigration Ban BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Sen. Bob Gordon (D-Fair Lawn) and Sen. Loretta Weinberg (D-Teaneck) are joining forces with New York Sen. Michael Gianaris to oppose President Trump’s immigration ban. The trio is developing legislation that would not allow the Port Authority to spend money on any action that stops Muslim refugees, green card holders, or citizens from other countries from entering the U.S. “We consider the president’s executive order to be unconstitutional, illegal, immoral and antithetical to the principles on which our nation was founded,” Gordon told those gathered for a hearing on th…

by Lorraine Ash

01/31/2017

News

Commuters Weigh In On Port Authority Bus Plan In Bergenfield BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Fumes, leaks, long lines: Bergen commuters told a Senate committee in Bergenfield Monday night they have a lot of complaints about the Port Authority bus terminal in Manhattan. “Almost categorically, on Fridays you can’t get out of the terminal because buses can’t get in due to traffic,” said Deborah Bouchard of Bergenfield, longtime commuter. She suggested parking buses in a lot now used by cars. Bouchard and two dozen others testified before the Senate Legislative Oversight Committee at a hearing on the Port Authority’s 10-Year Capital Plan, which calls for a new Eig…

by Lorraine Ash

01/31/2017

Neighbors

For Closter Artist With Down Syndrome, Art Is About Ability CLOSTER, N.J. — Sometimes Closter artist Andrew Weatherly works at Target, plays tennis and coaches basketball. Other times, he’s a painter, photographer and poet. The 24-year-old, born with Down Syndrome, is showing his work in exhibits both here and abroad. At 7 p.m. Saturday, Weatherly will meet and greet the public at “The Art Beyond a Syndrome” in the Sandy Bennett Art Gallery at bergenPAC in Englewood. The one-hour event is only for ticketholders for the Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes show, which starts at 8 p.m. Weatherly’s work has been exhibited the past three years in g…

by Lorraine Ash

01/27/2017

News

Valley Hospital Relocates Main Campus From Ridgewood To Paramus For $735M PARAMUS, N.J. — The Valley Hospital will relocate its main campus to Paramus and will repurpose its Ridgewood facility to offer urgent care, labs and other medical services, officials announced Friday. The hospital, part of Valley Health System, will build a new campus on Winters Avenue in Paramus, 2.5 miles from the current hospital in Ridgewood. The new hospital is a $735 million project, and the public will have a chance to weigh in at several upcoming hearings, The Valley Hospital and Valley Health System CEO and President Audrey Meyers said. Moving the inpatient and emergency services…

by Lorraine Ash

01/27/2017

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