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Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Fire Breaks Out At Lefkes In Englewood Cliffs Fire Breaks Out At Lefkes In Englewood Cliffs
Fire Breaks Out At Lefkes In Englewood Cliffs A fire tore through a popular Greek restaurant in Englewood Cliffs before dawn Thursday, June 11. The blaze at Lefkes Estiatorio on Sylvan Avenue started in the basement at approximately 4:40 a.m., News 12 New Jersey reports. View this post on Instagram Lefkes is a traditional and widely known Greek restaurant that turns into a nightclub after hours with DJs spinning tracks from around the world. The locale has become known for its white napkin parties, where guests throw napkins from the upper level as others dance in their seats. Marke…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Pacha Comeback? Legendary EDM Nightclub Could Reopen At Brooklyn Mirage, Report Says Pacha Comeback? Legendary EDM Nightclub Could Reopen At Brooklyn Mirage, Report Says
Pacha Comeback? Legendary EDM Nightclub Could Reopen At Brooklyn Mirage, Report Says The iconic Pacha nightclub may be returning to New York City years after its Hell’s Kitchen location closed, according to a new report in BK Mag. An exclusive report by BKMag’s Scott Enman says Pacha’s parent company, FIVE Holdings (best known for Pacha Ibiza), was expected to enter a deal on New Year’s Day with Axar Capital Management to purchase Avant Gardner. It wasn't immediately clear whether or not the deal went through as of press time. Enman reported that the move would result in FIVE Holdings transforming Avant Gardner's flagship venue, the Brooklyn Mirage in East Williamsburg, int…

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by Cecilia Levine
Silver Spring, MD
News
Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Sentenced For Grisly Parking Garage Murder In Silver Spring Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Sentenced For Grisly Parking Garage Murder In Silver Spring
Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Sentenced For Grisly Parking Garage Murder In Silver Spring The shooter who opened fire on a group of people and killed a man after getting kicked out of a nightclub in Montgomery County will spend the rest of his life behind bars, authorities announced. In January, Ramone Christopher Ramsay, who has no known address, was found guilty of murder and other charges by a jury in connection with the murder of 21-year-old Baltimore resident Kymani Elijah Bailey in July 2023. Kymani Elijah Bailey Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office On Monday, Nov. 24, a judge sentenced Ramsay to life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an add…

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by Zak Failla
Mineola, NY
Lifestyle
Hot People Wanted For Kevin Hart Movie Filming Yacht, Club Scenes In NYC Hot People Wanted For Kevin Hart Movie Filming Yacht, Club Scenes In NYC
Hot People Wanted For Kevin Hart Movie Filming Yacht, Club Scenes In NYC If you’ve ever been told you have “main character energy” while dancing on a rooftop, this casting call's for you. Grant Wilfey Casting is looking for “attractive” club-ready people ages 18–35 to serve as background actors in Kevin Hart’s upcoming feature film 72 Hours, directed by Tim Story (Barbershop, Think Like a Man, Ride Along). The comedy follows a 40-year-old executive (Hart) who gets roped into a wild three-day bachelor party with a much younger crowd after being mistakenly included in their group text, according to its IMDB page. Producers are casting for scenes set at a high-en…

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by Michael Mashburn
Hackensack, NJ
News
Hot People Wanted For Paid Spot In Movie Filming Club Scene In NJ Hot People Wanted For Paid Spot In Movie Filming Club Scene In NJ
Hot People Wanted For Paid Spot In Movie Filming Club Scene In NJ Where are all the hot people? Grant Wilfley Casting is looking for locals to portray nightclub goers in the upcoming feature film “72 HOURS,” shooting June 24 through June 26 in New Jersey. The call is open to both SAG-AFTRA members and non-union talent ages 18 to 35 who can play attractive, nightlife-loving club attendees. According to the casting notice, the pay rate is $216 for 8 hours (SAG) and $181.50 for 10 hours (non-SAG). To apply, email [email protected] with the subject line “IG CLUB.” Applicants must include: Full name Phone number SAG-AFTRA status Availability for shoot dat…

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by Cecilia Levine
Scarsdale, NY
News
Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Nightclub Collapse That Claimed Lives Of 2 Ex-MLB Players Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Nightclub Collapse That Claimed Lives Of 2 Ex-MLB Players
Death Toll Hits Hundreds In Caribbean Nightclub Collapse That Claimed Lives Of 2 Ex-mlb Players The death toll from a catastrophic Caribbean nightclub roof collapse is now in the hundreds with two former Major League Baseball players among those killed. Click here for a new, related story - Restaurant Owner ID'd As First US Victim In Nightclub Collapse That's Killed Hundreds The incident occurred while a band performed onstage at the Jet Set Club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on Tuesday, April 8. An undetermined number of people are missing. The collapse happened around 12:30 a.m. About 155 have been hospitalized. Related story - Family Members Still B…

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by Joe Lombardi
West Haven, CT
Police & Fire
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 In West Haven Rushing To Get To Nightclub: Police Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 In West Haven Rushing To Get To Nightclub: Police
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 In West Haven Rushing To Get To Nightclub: Police A New Jersey man who was speeding at more than twice the posted limit on I-95 while allegedly drunk over the weekend was in a hurry to pick up a friend from a nightclub, he told police. Venugopal Puppala, 25, of Newark, was pulled over after being clocked at 128 MPH in a 55 MPH zone near exit 43 in West Haven early Saturday, Feb. 15, Connecticut State Police said. Puppala told troopers he was driving at 120 MPH to pick up a friend from a nightclub in New Haven, according to police. Officers said he smelled strongly of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes. He took a field sobriety test an…

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by Josh Lanier
Allentown, PA
Police & Fire
Lower Macungie Man Killed In Allentown Nightclub Shooting Identified (UPDATE) Lower Macungie Man Killed In Allentown Nightclub Shooting Identified (UPDATE)
Lower Macungie Man Killed In Allentown Nightclub Shooting Identified (Update) The man killed in a shooting outside an Allentown nightclub over the weekend has been identified as Ivan Diaz Jr., 32, of Lower Macungie Township, authorities announced on Monday, Feb. 3. Diaz was pronounced dead at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 2, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg after suffering multiple gunshot wounds, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said. An autopsy completed Monday confirmed the cause of death as multiple gunshot wounds, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide. Diaz was one of four victims shot outside the BKK Lounge on the 1500 block of Union Boulevard.…

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by Jillian Pikora
Silver Spring, MD
News
Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Convicted Of Parking Garage Murder In Silver Spring (VIDEO) Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Convicted Of Parking Garage Murder In Silver Spring (VIDEO)
Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Convicted Of Parking Garage Murder In Silver Spring (Video) The shooter who opened fire into a group of people and killed a man after getting kicked out of a nightclub in Montgomery County has been convicted, authorities announced. Ramone Christopher Ramsay, who has no known address, was found guilty of murder and other charges by a jury in connection to the murder of 21-year-old Baltimore resident Kymani Elijah Bailey in July 2023. Kymani Elijah Bailey Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office At approximately 2:40 a.m. on July 8, 2023, officers were called to the Montgomery County Public Parking Garage 3 in the 900 block of Silver Sprin…

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by Zak Failla
Englewood, NJ
Business
Modern Greek Restaurant Brings Nightclub, Belly Dancers To Englewood Modern Greek Restaurant Brings Nightclub, Belly Dancers To Englewood
Modern Greek Restaurant Brings Nightclub, Belly Dancers To Englewood Get ready to say Opa! to a new restaurant in Englewood. Caldera at Vida is opening in Englewood at 16 Armory St., specializing in modern Greek cuisine.  The establishment has been newly remodeled and promises live entertainment with "two floors of fun," including a nightclub open Friday and Saturday nights. Live belly dancers will be on Saturdays for Marrackech Nights. The menu boasts an array of specialty cocktails for $16 and $17, as well as modern twists on Greek favorites including lavraki (bronzino), a chicken tzatziki bowl, shrimp pasta, and more. The kitchen is run by Chef Car…

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by Sam Barron
Waldorf, MD
News
Teen Sentenced For Murder, Abduction Of Maryland Man After Nightclub Altercation In DC Teen Sentenced For Murder, Abduction Of Maryland Man After Nightclub Altercation In DC
Teen Sentenced For Murder, Abduction Of Maryland Man After Nightclub Altercation In DC A 17-year-old has been sentenced to decades in prison for his role in the murder of a man they abducted after an altercation in a DC nightclub, the Charles County State's Attorney's Office announced. Nijuan Wilson was sentenced by a judge to life in prison with all but 30 years suspended in connection to the death of Deangelo Beale last summer. On June 9, 2023, officers responded to an apartment complex in Waldorf to investigate a reported shooting, where they found Beale in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. A second person, Marqui…

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by Zak Failla
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Business
'This Place Is Iconic': Jersey Shore Nightclub Reopening Under New Ownership 'This Place Is Iconic': Jersey Shore Nightclub Reopening Under New Ownership
'This Place Is Iconic': Jersey Shore Nightclub Reopening Under New Ownership A historic Jersey Shore nightclub once owned by a popular Philadelphia radio host is bringing back the music. Memories in Margate will reopen on Friday, May 24 after closing in September 2022, the bar and restaurant posted on social media on Wednesday, May 8. The nightclub was owned by DJ and performer Jerry Blavat, who died on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, at 82 years old from an autoimmune disorder called myasthenia gravis. Known by many as "The Geator with the Heater" and "The Big Boss with the Hot Sauce", Blavat purchased Memories in 1972 and hosted his radio show there. His est…

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by Chris Spiker
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say
Long Island Restaurant Issued Violations For Illegally Operating Nightclub, Police Say The State Liquor Authority cited a Long Island restaurant manager for violations for allegedly illegally operating a nightclub after receiving several complaints from the community. SLA inspectors and the Suffolk County Police visited Bijou Modern American Asian Restaurant in Melville on Thursday, April 25. During the inspection, police issued several summonses for SLA violations to the restaurant manager, Michael DeFrancesco, age 32, of Lynbrook.  A bag of cocaine was found on the floor of the establishment, Suffolk County Police said.  The Town of Huntington Fire Marshall…

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by Kathy Reakes
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Charged With Parking Garage Murder In Maryland, Police Say Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Charged With Parking Garage Murder In Maryland, Police Say
Man Kicked Out Of Nightclub Charged With Parking Garage Murder In Maryland, Police Say The shooter who opened fire into a group of people and killed a man after getting kicked out of a nightclub in Montgomery County has been apprehended, authorities announced. Ramone Christopher Ramsey, who has no known address, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with murdering 21-year-old Baltimore man Kymani Elijah Bailey early on Saturday, July 8, investigators said. At approximately 2:40 a.m. on July 8, officers were called to the Montgomery County Public Parking Garage 3 in the 900 block of Silver Spring Avenue, where there was a reported shooting with Bailey suffering from a gunshot…

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by Zak Failla
Paramus, NJ
Lifestyle
'RHONJ' Stars Party In Atlantic City 'RHONJ' Stars Party In Atlantic City
'Rhonj' Stars Party In Atlantic City "Real Housewives of New Jersey" costars Jennifer Aydin and Teresa Giudice were spotted with their families in Atlantic City this weekend. Giudice posted videos to her Instagram story of her family celebrating the birthday of husband Luis Ruelas' son, Louie, at American Cut Steakhouse, at the Ocean Casino Resort. After, the family apparently joined the Aydins at the Sebastian Maniscalco show, Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Borgata, according to Aydin's Instagram story. The stars closed out the night with some dancing at a nightclub.

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by Cecilia Levine
Lower Merion-Narberth, PA
Police & Fire
Drive-By Nightclub Shooting Leaves Seven Hurt In Philadelphia: Report Drive-By Nightclub Shooting Leaves Seven Hurt In Philadelphia: Report
Drive-By Nightclub Shooting Leaves Seven Hurt In Philadelphia: Report Six women and a man were hurt in a drive-by shooting outside of a Philadelphia nightclub early Sunday, Oct. 30, 6abc says. Someone opened fire from a vehicle at North 6th and Spring Garden streets around 3:30 a.m., the outlet said citing police. One person was reportedly critical. This is a developing story. Click here for more from 6abc.

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by Cecilia Levine
Dorchester, MA
Police & Fire
Somerville Man, 23, Dies From Wounds In Car Crash That Seriously Injured 5 Others: Police Somerville Man, 23, Dies From Wounds In Car Crash That Seriously Injured 5 Others: Police
Somerville Man, 23, Dies From Wounds In Car Crash That Seriously Injured 5 Others: Police A 23-year-old Somerville man died from his injuries after the car he was riding in crashed over the weekend and seriously injured several of his friends, authorities said.  Henry Augustin was a passenger in a 2009 Ford Expedition that rolled over multiple times just before 3:30 a.m. Sunday on  I-95 near the Route 140 exit in Foxborough, Massachusetts State Police said. They were coming home from a nightclub when the driver lost control of the SUV, authorities said. Investigators hope to piece together what caused him to wreck.  All six men inside were thrown from the SUV…

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by Josh Lanier
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Linden Nightclub Shooting Injures Three Victims Linden Nightclub Shooting Injures Three Victims
Linden Nightclub Shooting Injures Three Victims An argument that started inside of a Linden nightclub over the weekend ended in the shooting of three individuals, leaving two seriously injured, authorities said. A man involved went to his car during the argument at Menga Lounge on St. George's Avenue around 2:05 a.m. and returned with a gun, before firing several shots through the door into the vestibule on Saturday, Aug. 6, Linden police said. Three patrons were struck including a 24-year-old Bridgewater woman, a 23-year-old Irvington woman and a 28-year-old Elizabeth man, police said. The Bridgewater woman suffered non life-threatenin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Edison, NJ
Sports
Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Dwayne Haskins' BAC 3X Legal Limit, On Ketamine When He Died: Reports Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Dwayne Haskins' BAC 3X Legal Limit, On Ketamine When He Died: Reports
Pittsburgh Steelers' QB Dwayne Haskins' BAC 3X Legal Limit, On Ketamine When He Died: Reports New details are emerging about Pittsburgh Steelers' Quarterback and New Jersey native, raised in Maryland, Dwayne Haskins, 24, who was struck dead by a dump truck on a Florida highway on Saturday, April 9. The 24-year-old Highland Park, NJ native, who was raised in Potomac, Maryland, was trying to cross the westbound lanes of Interstate 595 while trying to get gas in Florida when he was struck and killed, authorities previously said.  Haskins death has been ruled an accident caused by blunt force, multiple media outlets report citing an autopsy report released by the Broward Medical Ex…

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by Jillian Pikora
New Haven, CT
Business
New Restaurant/Club Planned At Former Site Of Infamous West Haven Bar New Restaurant/Club Planned At Former Site Of Infamous West Haven Bar
New Restaurant/Club Planned At Former Site Of Infamous West Haven Bar A controversial spot for a nightclub may go live once again. An application for a restaurant liquor permit has been filed for 93 Campbell Ave., in West Haven. This address most recently hosted HerSoul, a Colombian cafe that opened in 2018. But before that, it was the infamous Peroles. Peroles restaurant slowly turned into more of a bar and nightclub over the years. Some neighbors blamed the hotspot for an increase in violence and alcohol-related incidents in the area. Peroles closed in 2018 due to family medical conditions, according to the New Haven Register. Now new owner Sean Green, …

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by Kristin Palpini