Pascack Valley, NJ
Obituaries
Bergen County 'Hot Dog Lady' Dies On Friday As Not To Disrupt Weekend Business, Obituary Says Bergen County 'Hot Dog Lady' Dies On Friday As Not To Disrupt Weekend Business, Obituary Says Bergen County 'Hot Dog Lady' Dies On Friday As Not To Disrupt Weekend Business, Obituary Says
Bergen County 'Hot Dog Lady' Dies On Friday As Not To Disrupt Weekend Business, Obituary Says Dolores Santucci, affectionately and widely known as the "Hillsdale Hot Dog Lady" who spent 35 years serving sausages and dishing out advice outside her son's Bergen County butcher shop, died Friday, Nov. 13. She was 99. Three weeks before her death, Santucci told her son, Michael, that she planned to die on a Friday so she wouldn't interfere with his weekend business at the family's longtime butcher shop, Karl Ehmer Quality Meats on Broadway, according to her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website. Sure enough, the shop said it would be closed on Monday, Nov. 16, to mourn the matriarc…

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by Cecilia Levine

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Alexandria, VA
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Alexandria Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call' Alexandria Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call' Alexandria Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call'
Alexandria Mourns Man Who Always Showed Up For Kids: 'He Was Their First Call' When Alexandria children faced eviction, needed a winter coat, or had nobody to turn to, Roberto Gomez was often the one who showed up.  Now, the Virginia community he spent years helping is mourning the man who made its young people his life's work. Gomez was the driving force behind Cornerstone Craftsman, an Alexandria organization dedicated to creating opportunities for young people, particularly those facing obstacles that threatened their futures. According to Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Gomez's commitment went far beyond his organization, often putting him at the center of s…

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by Zak Failla
Teaneck, NJ
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FAA Shutdown Forces FDU Women's Basketball Team On 10-Hour Road Trip FAA Shutdown Forces FDU Women's Basketball Team On 10-Hour Road Trip FAA Shutdown Forces FDU Women's Basketball Team On 10-Hour Road Trip
FAA Shutdown Forces FDU Women's Basketball Team On 10-Hour Road Trip Not even the federal government shutdown could stop the Fairleigh Dickinson University women's basketball team from making it to one of its biggest games of the season. The Knights traded air travel for a 10-hour bus ride from Teaneck, NJ, to Columbus, Ohio, ahead of its matchup against No. 17 Ohio State on Sunday, Nov. 15. Head coach Stephanie Gaitley and the Knights hit the road at 5 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, amid flight disruptions tied to the FAA's shutdown-related restrictions. "The shutdown doesn’t shut the Knights down," Gaitley said in a video shared from the bus. "We’re headed for o…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
US Flags Holiday Travel Concerns Across Europe: What To Know US Flags Holiday Travel Concerns Across Europe: What To Know US Flags Holiday Travel Concerns Across Europe: What To Know
US Flags Holiday Travel Concerns Across Europe: What To Know Americans planning holiday trips to Europe are being urged to take extra precautions under a US security alert covering the continent. The State Department security alert, issued Friday, Nov. 13, warns that crowded celebrations and public spaces could present opportunities for terrorists and criminals. Markets, transportation hubs, shopping malls, places of worship, and other tourist destinations are among the locations identified. The notice says terrorists, including lone attackers, could strike with little or no warning. Americans should be especially vigilant at holiday festivals, publ…

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by Joe Lombardi
East Hampton, NY
Weather
Cold Front Could Reshape Thanksgiving Week Weather: Early Outlook Cold Front Could Reshape Thanksgiving Week Weather: Early Outlook Cold Front Could Reshape Thanksgiving Week Weather: Early Outlook
Cold Front Could Reshape Thanksgiving Week Weather: Early Outlook An early Thanksgiving travel outlook is taking shape, with a changing weather pattern giving Northeast travelers something to watch before holiday plans shift into high gear. The National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center favors above-average temperatures across the Northeast and northern Mid-Atlantic during Thanksgiving week. However, its extended outlook also points to an increasingly active pattern along the Eastern Seaboard. That leaves an important distinction: A milder outlook does not guarantee a dry holiday. First comes a quieter stretch beginning Monday, Nov. 16. High pr…

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Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
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Man’s Body Recovered From River In Pennsylvania Man’s Body Recovered From River In Pennsylvania Man’s Body Recovered From River In Pennsylvania
Man’s Body Recovered From River In Pennsylvania A man’s body was recovered from a river in Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 15, police said. Officers received an E-911 call reporting a person in the water near the 3100 block of South Front Street in Pennsylvania at approximately 1:56 p.m., according to city police. The department’s Marine Unit responded and recovered a 35-year-old man from the water. Medics pronounced him dead at the scene at approximately 3:30 p.m., police said. His name and cause of death have not been released. The investigation remains ongoing, and the information is preliminary and subject to change, police …

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by Jillian Pikora
Annapolis, MD
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One Dead As Residents Jump From Second Floor To Escape Raging Annapolis Townhouse Fire (PHOTOS) One Dead As Residents Jump From Second Floor To Escape Raging Annapolis Townhouse Fire (PHOTOS) One Dead As Residents Jump From Second Floor To Escape Raging Annapolis Townhouse Fire (PHOTOS)
One Dead As Residents Jump From Second Floor To Escape Raging Annapolis Townhouse Fire (Photos) Not everyone made it out of a burning Maryland townhouse alive on Sunday morning as several residents jumped from the second floor to escape the flames. The fire broke out around 4:40 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, in the 1800 block of Copeland Street in Annapolis, where firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the two-story home. One person was killed in the fire in Annapolis. Annapolis Fire Department The fire started in the basement and quickly spread throughout the townhouse, according to the Annapolis Fire Department. As crews searched for t…

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by Zak Failla
Westminster, MD
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Westminster Woman, 89, Accidentally Sets Herself On Fire As Neighbor Hears Cries For Help Westminster Woman, 89, Accidentally Sets Herself On Fire As Neighbor Hears Cries For Help Westminster Woman, 89, Accidentally Sets Herself On Fire As Neighbor Hears Cries For Help
Westminster Woman, 89, Accidentally Sets Herself On Fire As Neighbor Hears Cries For Help An 89-year-old Maryland woman accidentally set her clothing on fire while standing near her stove. A neighbor heard her cries for help, but she could not be saved. Shortly after 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, firefighters were called to Willowood Apartment Homes on Washington Lane in Westminster after a neighbor smelled smoke, heard a fire alarm sounding, and called 911, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Firefighters rushed inside, found the woman, and carried her out of the apartment, where they immediately began trying to save her life. The flames were extinguished in less tha…

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by Zak Failla
Fort Lee, NJ
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NJ-Plated Van Driver Shot Dead By NYPD On Belt Parkway After Report Of Child Abduction NJ-Plated Van Driver Shot Dead By NYPD On Belt Parkway After Report Of Child Abduction NJ-Plated Van Driver Shot Dead By NYPD On Belt Parkway After Report Of Child Abduction
Nj-plated Van Driver Shot Dead By Nypd On Belt Parkway After Report Of Child Abduction A man driving a cargo van with New Jersey license plates was shot and killed by NYPD officers after allegedly ramming police and civilian vehicles on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn, authorities said. ABC News identified the driver as Omatoyo Neverson, of Brooklyn. It wasn't immediately clear why he had New Jersey plates. The incident began around 7:19 p.m. when a man and woman called 911 to report a possible abduction near West 22nd Street and Surf Avenue in Coney Island, NYPD Assistant Chief Charles Minch said.  The male caller reported seeing a girl kicking and screaming inside a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
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Tesla Vs. Tesla: Route 4 Crash Near IKEA Exit Worsens Holiday Shopping Gridlock Tesla Vs. Tesla: Route 4 Crash Near IKEA Exit Worsens Holiday Shopping Gridlock Tesla Vs. Tesla: Route 4 Crash Near IKEA Exit Worsens Holiday Shopping Gridlock
Tesla Vs. Tesla: Route 4 Crash Near IKEA Exit Worsens Holiday Shopping Gridlock A Tesla driver trying to make the IKEA exit on Route 4 veered off the highway, striking a guardrail and another Tesla Saturday evening, Nov. 14, authorities said. The crash happened on Route 4 eastbound near IKEA Drive in Paramus around 5:30 p.m., Police Chief Robert M. Guidetti said. The 36-year-old Franklin Lakes man was attempting to exit the highway but could not safely enter the exit lane because another vehicle was occupying the adjacent lane, according to a preliminary investigation. The Tesla veered onto the grassy median, striking a guardrail and a Tesla Model Y. Both vehicles and…

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by Cecilia Levine

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Hartford, CT
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Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get
Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal for less than $40 as families look to save money amid rising grocery costs. The supermarket chain announced its Thanksgiving dinner package for eight people in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The promotion runs through Thursday, Nov. 26, and includes a frozen turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, and other holiday favorites. The meal costs less than $5 per person and includes enough ingredients to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "For more than a century, Stop & Shop has been proud to help families celeb…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing
Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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by Chris Spiker
Northampton, MA
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New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know
New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know A hacking tool marketed to cybercriminals promises a disturbing prize: access to private Gmail messages that supposedly survives a password change. Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock is investigating Remus Stealer, whose developers advertise a mailbox-access feature through a $1,000 monthly subscription. The feature targets accounts accessed through infected devices. Screenshots supplied to researchers show a searchable inbox displaying messages, senders, and timestamps. The seller also advertises the ability to intercept email verification codes and share mailbox access with other operators. …

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by Joe Lombardi
Avon, CT
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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike
Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
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Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Federal regulators are issuing an urgent fire risk warning because more than 720,000 recalled BMW vehicles can ignite even when they're turned off and parked. BMW of North America issued the recall for 720,796 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The recall involves a water pump electrical connector that may not be properly sealed.  The connector's material can break down over time, allowing water to enter and cause a short circuit. "These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump i…

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by Chris Spiker

National Interest

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Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer
Richard Sterban Dies: Legendary Oak Ridge Boys Singer One of country music’s most recognizable voices has fallen silent. Richard Sterban, the Oak Ridge Boys’ longtime bass singer, died Saturday, Nov. 14, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, his family and the group announced. He was 83. He died from complications of bronchitis and pneumonia following a long battle with cancer, according to the Oak Ridge Boys’ announcement. Sterban’s booming bass refrain helped make “Elvira” a crossover sensation in 1981. The song reached No. 1 on the country chart and No. 5 on the pop chart, earning a Grammy along the way. His unmistakably low voice had surprisingl…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit
Cause Of Death Released For Lauren Bennett, 36, Whose 'Party Rock Anthem' Became No. 1 Hit An inquest has revealed how Lauren Bennett died, months after fans mourned the singer whose voice helped make “Party Rock Anthem” a worldwide hit. Bennett died by suicide at 36, assistant coroner Jyoti Gill concluded during an inquest at Kent and Medway Coroners’ Court in Maidstone, England, on Friday, Oct. 30, according to UK-based Metro. The finding provides an official conclusion following earlier coverage in which her cause of death had not been announced. Initial reports, including Daily Voice’s, gave her age as 37. Original report - Lauren Bennett Dies: Popular Singer's 'Party Rock…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Deaths Of Man, Woman From US Under Investigation In Bahamas Deaths Of Man, Woman From US Under Investigation In Bahamas Deaths Of Man, Woman From US Under Investigation In Bahamas
Deaths Of Man, Woman From US Under Investigation In Bahamas A swim in the Bahamas ended in tragedy for two Americans, leaving police investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths. A 38-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman died following a suspected drowning incident Friday, Nov. 13, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Officers received a report shortly before 3 p.m. and responded to the southern point of North Bimini, near the entrance to Bimini Harbour. Police said they were told the Americans had been swimming with a group beyond an area marked with a sign warning of strong currents. Several people were reportedly swept away w…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button
Apple Reportedly Weighs Dropping Familiar iPhone Button A familiar iPhone button could disappear from future models, potentially changing how users access some everyday shortcuts. Multiple reports suggest Apple is considering removing the standalone Action Button from new iPhones starting in the second half of 2027.  The coverage traces back to a claim from Weibo tipster Instant Digital, rather than an announcement from Apple. The proposed change would move the Action Button’s customizable functions into Camera Control, according to MacDailyNews. A single press would open the Camera app. Pressing and holding would trigger the user-assigne…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course
Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course An attorney from Texas has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon after taking a different kind of hit during the race. Andrea Sager, 35, was seen in viral footage smoking marijuana, apparently with a spectator, during the Sunday, Nov. 1 marathon. The single mom and poker player confirmed her disqualification on Instagram, noting that her results have been scrubbed from the New York Road Runners website.   While Sager's marathon results may have gone up in smoke, her sense of humor certainly hasn't. Sager posted a selfie with the words "Why were you disqualifi…

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by Cecilia Levine

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Hartford, CT
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CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why
CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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by Chris Spiker
Brookfield, CT
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Feathers Will Fly! New Fairfield's 42-Year Thanksgiving Race Returns Feathers Will Fly! New Fairfield's 42-Year Thanksgiving Race Returns Feathers Will Fly! New Fairfield's 42-Year Thanksgiving Race Returns
Feathers Will Fly! New Fairfield's 42-Year Thanksgiving Race Returns Thanksgiving is almost here, and New Fairfield residents are getting ready to put their running shoes — and possibly their turkey costumes — to good use. The town's 42nd annual Run for the Turkeys 5K Road Race returns Sunday, Nov. 22, bringing runners and spectators together for a holiday tradition that has been part of the community for more than four decades. Turkey Trots have been an American Thanksgiving tradition for more than a century, dating back to 1896, when six runners competed in a five-mile race organized by the YMCA in Buffalo, NY. That event is widely recognized as the w…

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by Daily Voice
Yonkers, NY
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NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help
NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help A father expecting his second child, a young mother suddenly left without a home, and a family already facing another devastating loss earlier in the year are among those whose lives have been shattered by a deadly Brooklyn building collapse this week.  As New York City mourns the eight people killed in the Wednesday, Nov. 11 disaster, families of those who died and residents displaced by the collapse are sharing their stories through GoFundMe campaigns and asking for help as they recover from the tragedy.  The three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed into a neighborin…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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by Chris Spiker
Hoboken, NJ
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Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious' Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious' Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious'
Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious' After 11 years of serving some of New Jersey's wildest pizza creations, Tony Boloney's has officially closed its doors. Owner Mike Hauke announced the permanent closure of the popular eatery at 263 First St., in Hoboken, in an emotional Instagram post, confirming that the restaurant has been closed since a kitchen fire in July 2025 and will not reopen. "Hoboken is done. I wish I didn’t have to post this," he wrote. Tony Boloney's opened in 2014 and became known for its wildly unconventional pizzas, including the Beer-Izza, topped with Mexican beer-marinated steak, cheese, jalapeños, and gu…

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by Cecilia Levine