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Paisan Con features actors, actresses, comedians, filmmakers and so many other proud Italian Americans. This is the third year of the Con and it did not disappoint. In this video, we met up with just a few of the attendees, proud to be at Paisan Con 2026. Go to www.paisancon.com To watch the video, go to www.youtube.com/@thetowncastPlease subscribe. You support helps and is much appreciated.

Andrea shares the mission and goals of the Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce in Fair Lawn, NJ. From  Women’s Wellness Wednesdays  to  Morning Breakfast Meetups , Andrea, as Executive Director, is dedicated to bringing people together, fostering collaboration, creating meaningful connections, and helping local businesses and the community thrive. Please subscribe and help us continue to bring communiti...

Ella Alberta and her father Mike, share their journey from, Ella being diagnosed with A.L.L. (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) at the age of 12, to her recovery, meeting 2 time Super Bowl Champion, Eli Manning, the official captain of Team TKC and giving back by raising money for his organization, Tackle Kids Cancer. Go to www.tacklekidscancer.org for more information. Please subscribe and help the T...

Vinny shares his journey from growing up in south Philly, developing a podcast based on his love of the people and culture of that area to writing and producing his first short film, Washington Avenue. He talks about his You Tube show, Inside Hollywood with Vinny and reveals his go to place for Philly Cheesesteaks. Make sure you subscribe to his You Tube channel. And, subscribe to ours while you&#...

Ronnie Marmo shares his journey from being an extra in "A Bronx Tale," to General Hospital, to his one man show, "I'm Not a Comedian, I'm Lenny Bruce." Along with over 120 TV and film credits, he has performed his one man show over 485 times. He also runs two very successful theater companies, Theatre 68. www.theatre68.com Please subscribe, it's free and it helps us...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Norm Rieger as he shares his journey from the corporate world to building a successful handyman and construction business—and ultimately becoming a first-time author. In this episode, Norm opens up about the personal experiences that shaped his life and inspired his book, introducing The New Norm—a powerful approach to personal transformation and growth....

Lyn Morton shares his journey from falling in love with photography at an early age, undoubtedly influenced by his loving father, to becoming a photographer in the military to starting his own photography studio in northern NJ and working with clients across the country. www.lynmortonphoto.comPlease subscribe to our channel. Every subscriber helps.

For many years I thought about franchising something and had no idea how to do it and never pursued it because I thought it was too costly. Rich Finley, owner of RRFF Consulting, gives free consulting to anyone who is interested in learning more about it. What a great concept!! Please show your support and subscribe.

As the Chief Business Officer for the 2026 Ny/NJ FIFA World Cup Host Committee, Fred Mangione shares his background in the business of sports and what preparations are being made for the upcoming World Cup in NY/NJ. Please subscribe and be part of the Towncast!

While the US Chamber of Commerce manages businesses across country, almost every town has their own Chamber that supports the local businesses and residents in their community. In this episode, Angela Mattina and Anna Marie Sasso, discuss the role the Chamber plays in the small town of Hawthorne, New Jersey. Please subscribe, it's free and it's fun! :-)

Rebecca Greene has been reporting for decades and now she is the publisher and editor in chief of several local online newspapers, TAPinto Hawthorne, Glen Rock and Fair Lawn, Ridgewood and other TAPintos in the Bergen and Passaic counties in New Jersey. She shares her passion for reporting the news, some of her favorite stories and some tragic. Find your local online newspaper at www.tapinto.net ....

Museum director, Giacomo DeStefano, takes us on a detailed tour of the Paterson Museum, highlighting the city's history of silk manufacturing, the several factories making train locomotives, the Paterson factory producing the Sam Colt rifles and pistols and, of course, the birthplace of Lou Costello. Make sure you check them out, www.patersonmuseum.com. Please show your support and subscribe.

For the 24th time, the Garden State Film Festival kicked off their weekend with Filmmakers Night. We had the chance to interview a few of the filmmakers, actors, screenwriters and friends who all came to support one another. Make sure you visit www.gsff.org for more information on the festival. And please, subscribe to our channel.

Pastor Charles Salinas shares his journey from being a corrections officer to the Executive Director of the last Christian school in Paterson NJ. He gave us a a tour of the facilities and the importance of a Christian education. You can learn more about Dawn Treader, named after the C.S. Lewis novel, The Chronicles of Narnia. For more information, go to www.dawntreaderchristian.orgPlease subscribe...

Discover the incredible journey of author Robert Skead, a Son of the American Revolution with nearly a dozen books to his name. In this episode, Robert shares how his path to becoming a writer was anything but ordinary—from graduating college and working as a rubber stamp salesman to receiving life-changing advice from his mother that inspired him to write his first book. Even more fascinating, Ro...

This is an incredible story of Dr. Larry Grogin, a chiropractor, acupuncturist and ultra-marathoner who, in his early 60s was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. Now, on his 71st birthday, Dr. Grogin is going to run across America, 100 marathons in 100 days. His motto, "movement is medicine".Follow his story and his journey, www.davisphinneyfoundation.org. Please subscribe, it helps.

Having worked on projects such as Homeland, Avatar, Paranormal Activity 2 and many others, Kimberly shares her journey from opera singer to one of the top casting directors in the industry and shed some light on the business of casting for film and television. Please subscribe, it's FREE!

For over 66 years this family owned business has been providing homeowners in the area with quality flooring, carpeting, refinishing and upgrading home throughout northern NJ. Glenn Baker, the grandson of the founder, now has the reigns and continues the family tradition. Please subscribe, it's free!

With over 30,000,000 people playing pickleball in 2025, Stephen Feehan, owner of Passion Pickleball, wants to make sure you that no matter if there is 2' of snow on the ground, -15 degrees out or 100% humidity, you have a great place to play year round. And, for anyone who mentions the Towncast, he has a great free offer for you to try it out. Please subscribe, it helps the Towncast.

Mark Reitsma never climbed a mountain other than driving up Pike's Peak. He decided to climb the tallest, free standing mountain in the world. All for charity. His devotion to City Relief has led him to climb this 19,000 foot mountain all to raise money which goes directly to City Relief to help those experiencing homelessness and poverty.www.cityrelief.org/hike-mark. Please consider subscribing t...

I had the opportunity to be interviewed by the one and only Uncle Floyd.  If you didn't see the video episode make sure you go to our You Tube channel.  Uncle Floyd interviewed me for the September issue of the new publication, Our Town Hawthorne. We will have copies at Hawthorne Day on September 24th. Make sure you come see Uncle Floyd and Shortways Barn in Hawthorne, NJ on September 19th fro...

What a joy it was to speak to Karolyn Grimes, the actress who played Zuzu Bailey in the holiday classic, It's a Wonderful Life.  And thank you so much Karolyn for signing my photograph!!  We wish everyone happy holidays and a very Merry Christmas!!

What a gift it was talking to Mary Owen, daughter of Donna Reed, in her mom's, hometown. She shares her years growing up, her love for her mom and for the movie It's a Wonderful Life.

For over 50 years, John DeCando has been with the Paterson NJ Animal Control department and for 50 years he has saved and rescued tens of thousands of animals. John shares his story and is proud to introduce his new book, 50 Years of Animal Rescue, available at Barnes and Noble and Amazon.com. Please subscribe, it helps the Towncast.

Ms. Tara Temprano gave her 4th and 5th graders an assignment for Veteran's day. I loved what they wrote and thought they should share it with everyone. All young people should take the time to recognize and understand what it means to be a veteran, not just on Veteran's Day, but everyday. Thank you to all the veterans who selflessly served our country. Please consider subscribing to our ch...