Your Hometown Podcast

02/19/2025

Your Hometown Podcast: Woodland Park Episode 10 is Now Available

From volunteering to advocacy, your voice matters. Community involvement helps solve local issues while creating positive change. Shannon Marren is community focused and civic minded. She talks about why she believes it’s important to give back and how we can encourage our youth to become more involved.

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This episode is made possible by:

Mcbride Auto Body Inc., Advanced Foot Care of NJ,

and

Evolution Restaurant & Bar
Margaret Sanchez - Cross Country Mortgage
Dawn Cox - Weichert Realtors
Embody Vitality Natural Healing with Emanuela Visone, CFNC, CHC, CLC
Lisa's Thermography & Wellness
Body Bonanza
Feeding the Five Thousand

Episode 9: Shannon Marren talks about why she believes it’s important to give back and how her community involvement has impacted her life.

01/22/2025

Your Hometown Podcast: Little Falls Episode 7 is now available.

Choosing a career in law enforcement is a significant decision that comes with both rewards and challenges. Police officers have the opportunity to serve a community, build meaningful relationships, and experience the satisfaction of protecting others. However, the role also comes with danger, stress, demanding hours, and personal sacrifices. James Minnella talks about his years with the Little Falls police department. Jim served the township as a patrol officer and detective sergeant for nearly 30 years.


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Episode 7: James Minnella talks about his 30 years with the Little Falls Police Department.

01/15/2025

Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park: Episode 9 is now available.
Human trafficking happens everywhere and it can happen to anyone. It impacts people in big cities, and right in your own backyard. Understanding the problem and learning the signs can help put an end to this growing crisis. Patti Pfeifer works tirelessly to raise awareness about human trafficking and to create a safer state. Patti co-chair of the Outreach Committee for the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking. She discusses the myths and misconceptions of human trafficking and what we can do to make a difference.

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Episode 9: Patti Pfeiffer discusses the myths and misconceptions of human trafficking and what we can do to make a difference.

01/14/2025

Dropping tomorrow!

Human trafficking happens everywhere and it can happen to anyone. It impacts people in big cities, and right in your own backyard. Understanding the problem and learning the signs can help put an end to this growing crisis. Patti Pfeifer works tirelessly to raise awareness about human trafficking and to create a safer state. Patti co-chair of the Outreach Committee for the New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking. She discusses the myths and misconceptions of human trafficking and what we can do to make a difference.

https://www.cyacyl.com/your-hometown-podcast-episodes/patti-pfeiffer

12/26/2024

Your Hometown Podcast Little Falls Episode 6 is now available.

They say that food is love. For Tom Halik, those words ring true. From cooking for the Ambassador to Iceland, which included meals for dignitaries such as President George Bush, to serving as chef at several restaurants, to owning his own bakery, Tom has continually followed his passion and reinvented himself when necessary. He talks about some of the lessons he has learned while navigating the ups and downs of a challenging industry. Tom is a baker, chef, and owner of Just Rugelach.

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Episode 6: Tom Halik talks about the lessons he has learned while navigating the ups and downs of a challenging industry.

12/18/2024

Available now - Episode 8 Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park

Whether you knew him as Tesio in The Godfather or as Fish in Barney Miller, actor Abe Vigoda brought joy to many throughout his more than six decades in show business. Abe proved himself in dramatic roles and also as a comedic genius. His dead-pan expression made the punch lines unexpected and hilarious. Carol Vigoda Fuchs talks about her father’s legacy and what is was like to grow up with such a famous dad. Carol is a writer and artist, who is the author of the children’s book, Seasons Change and So Do I.
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Episode 8: Carol Vigoda Fuchs talks about her father’s legacy and what is was like to grow up with such a famous dad.

11/27/2024

Sometimes you have to do whatever you can to get back up!

11/27/2024

Your Hometown Podcast Little Falls - Episode 5 is now available.

Whatever your dream may be, the idea of actually following that dream can be terrifying. Instead of doing what you really want, you may strive to meet the expectations of others because you fear what they may think. Pursuing your dream is worth it. Studies show that living as your authentic self can help you find more meaning in life, among other benefits. In addition, research as shown that people are far more likely to regret what they didn’t do, than what they did. Jess Leprotto had a big dream and he went for it. His passion made him unstoppable and today he is achieving tremendous success in his chosen field. Jess is an actor, dancer, singer, and Broadway performer whose credits include A Beautiful Noise, Hello Dolly, Carousel, Cats, Newsies, among others. Jess also appeared in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.

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Episode 5: Jess Leprotto discusses his journey to Broadway and what it takes to follow a dream.

11/25/2024

Dropping Wednesday, Episode 5 Your Hometown Podcast Little Falls.

Whatever your dream may be, the idea of actually following that dream can be terrifying. Instead of doing what you really want, you may strive to meet the expectations of others because you fear what they may think. Pursuing your dream is worth it. Studies show that living as your authentic self can help you find more meaning in life, among other benefits. In addition, research as shown that people are far more likely to regret what they didn’t do, than what they did. Jess Leprotto had a big dream and he went for it. His passion made him unstoppable and today he is achieving tremendous success in his chosen field. Jess is an actor, dancer, singer, and Broadway performer whose credits include A Beautiful Noise, Hello Dolly, Carousel, Cats, Newsies, among others. Jess also appeared in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.

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Episode 5: Jess Leprotto discusses his journey to Broadway and what it takes to follow a dream.

11/20/2024

Now available - Episode 7
Your Hometown Podcast: Woodland Park

Living with a life-threatening illness can trigger an array of emotions. Sometimes medical interventions work, and sometimes they don’t. For the past 40 years, Sam Gencarelli has navigated the highs and lows of living with chronic kidney disease. Through four decades of difficult treatment, which included three failed transplant attempts, Sam remains positive and continues his fight. He discusses why it is important to remain hopeful and grateful, even when the odds are against you.

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Episode 7: Sam Gencarelli discusses why it is important to remain hopeful, even when the odds are against you.

11/18/2024

Dropping this Wednesday …

Living with a life-threatening illness can trigger an array of emotions. Sometimes medical interventions work, and sometimes they don’t. For the past 40 years, Sam Gencarelli has navigated the highs and lows of living with chronic kidney disease. Through four decades of difficult treatment, which included three failed transplant attempts, Sam remains positive and continues his fight. He discusses why it is important to remain hopeful and grateful, even when the odds are against you.

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Episode 7: Sam Gencarelli discusses why it is important to remain hopeful, even when the odds are against you.

10/23/2024

Available now - Episode 4 of Your Hometown Podcast: Little Falls

Bob Dombrowski has helped many people within the Little Falls community through his work with the St. Agnes Food Pantry. In this episode he shares how his recovery from addiction led to a passion for giving back. Bob is a special person with a wonderful outlook on life. Click the link below to listen to the conversation.

Bob Dombrowski talks about his battle with alcoholism and why he believes it’s important for us to give back.

10/22/2024

Dropping tomorrow - Episode 4 of Your Hometown Podcast Little Falls.

You may know Bob Dombrowski from his work with the St. Agnes Food Pantry, through which he has helped many people within the community. In this episode he shares his journey through addiction and alcoholism and how it led him to recovery and giving back. Bob is a special person with a wonderful outlook on life. Click the link below to learn more or to listen to the show once it is available.


https://www.cyacyl.com/your-hometown-podcast-episodes/bob-dombrowski

10/16/2024

Available now - Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park

Angela Fraser’s early years were extremely challenging. Her family survived day by day, living in public housing and with the assistance of social programs. Angela decided at an early age that she would do anything necessary to have a different life. And she did. Angela put herself through college and worked for more than 34 years as a special education teacher for the city of Paterson. Her journey reminds us that no matter what we experience in life, we have the power to enact change!

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This episode is sponsored by Mcbride Auto Body Inc. and Advanced Foot Care of NJ

Episode 6: Angela Fraser discusses how she broke the cycle of generational trauma.

10/15/2024

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Your Hometown Podcast Woodland Park

What you experience in childhood and how you grow up have huge implications for how you are as an adult. Adverse childhood experiences can be passed from generation to generation as if they were genetic. So breaking the cycle of generational trauma is no easy feat. Angela Fraser’s early years were extremely challenging. Her family survived day by day, living in public housing and with the assistance of social programs. Angela decided at an early age that she would do anything necessary to have a different life. And she did. Angela put herself through college and worked for more than 34 years as a special education teacher for the city of Paterson. Her journey was riddled with challenges, but she faced every one of them head on and emerged stronger.

Also in this episode, Darien Eletto, chief clinical officer of Behavioral Health Services for Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, discusses diagnosing and treating depression.



This episode is sponsored by McBride AutoBody and Advanced Foot Care of New Jersey.

09/25/2024

Available now! Click link below to listen to the latest episode of Your Hometown Podcast: Little Falls.

Little Falls resident, Jessica Myers, quit her job to help care for her three-year-old nephew, Liam, who was diagnosed with cancer eight weeks after he was born. Liam passed away August 17, 2023, but Jessica’s work continues with the non-profit, Liam’s Warriors, the charity that she created in her nephew’s memory, and the Red Carpet Warriors, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of childhood cancer. According to Jessica, “I never realized how bad childhood cancer was until I went to the oncology floor of the hospital. You see the commercials, but until you witness it for yourself, you don’t realize it.” She shares what it’s like to watch a child battle cancer, and how she works to raise awareness of this insidious disease.

Episode 3: Jessica Myers shares what it’s like to watch a child battle cancer, and how she works to raise awareness of this insidious disease.

09/24/2024

Dropping tomorrow - September 25
Your Hometown Podcast: Little Falls

Little Falls resident, Jessica Myers, quit her job to help care for her three-year-old nephew, Liam, who was diagnosed with cancer eight weeks after he was born. Liam passed away August 17, 2023, but Jessica’s work continues with the non-profit, Liam’s Warriors, the charity that she created in her nephew’s memory, and the Red Carpet Warriors, a non-profit dedicated to raising awareness of childhood cancer. She shares what it’s like to watch a child battle cancer and why we need to raise awareness of this insidious disease.

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Episode 3: Jessica Myers shares what it’s like to watch a child battle cancer, and how she works to raise awareness of this insidious disease.

09/18/2024