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These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022 These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022
These Popular NJ Restaurants Closed In 2022 New Jerseyans will be entering a new year without some of their longtime favorite restaurants. The establishments were more than just places to grab a bite. They were the go-to spot for every family occasion where patrons became close with the management and wait staff. They provided a taste of childhood and comfort. There was an attachment there, and leaving them in 2022 was sad for some. Here are some of the New Jersey restaurants that closed in 2022 that patrons will miss most: Inkwell Coffee House, Long Branch Brooklyn's Pizzeria, Edgewater Ice Cream By Mike, Ridgewood East, T…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Nationwide Recall Issued For Cheese Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination Nationwide Recall Issued For Cheese Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination
Nationwide Recall Issued For Cheese Products Due To Potential Listeria Contamination A manufacturer has issued a nationwide recall for two of its brands of cheese because of potential contamination with Listeria, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Friday, Sept. 30. Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, Michigan is recalling its Brie and Camembert cheeses due to the concerns of Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems.  Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stif…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Family Of NJ Grandmother Anguished Over Man Recorded Urinating On Her Grave Family Of NJ Grandmother Anguished Over Man Recorded Urinating On Her Grave
Family Of NJ Grandmother Anguished Over Man Recorded Urinating On Her Grave For months now, a Bergen County man has routinely visited a cemetery just across the New York state line and urinated on the grave of a woman he was briefly married to nearly 50 years ago, her survivors say. They have proof. Video secretly recorded by the late Linda Torello’s son shows a man identified as Dean Eichler, 68, of Bergenfield pulling into the Tappan Reformed Church Cemetery off Old Tappan Road in an SUV. The vehicle is left running as he approaches Torello’s grave while unzipping his fly. He looks around, then does his business. Then he ambles back to the SUV. Not only did …

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Bee Stings Knock NJ Man, 20, Unconscious Bee Stings Knock NJ Man, 20, Unconscious
Bee Stings Knock NJ Man, 20, Unconscious A 20-year-old man who was attacked by bees in Ridgewood was revived before being taken to the hospital, authorities said. The victim was unconscious but breathing, Police Chief Jacqueline Lutchke said after he was stung multiple times in the area of the Stop & Shop shopping center on Franklin Avenue shortly after 10:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. "After receiving epinephrine he did begin to regain consciousness and was transported to The Valley Hospital for treatment," the chief said.

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Stop & Shop To Shutter Another NJ Store Stop & Shop To Shutter Another NJ Store
Stop & Shop To Shutter Another NJ Store Stop & Shop has announced the closure of its third New Jersey store this year. The Highland Park grocery store is slated to close sometime in 2023. A Stop & Shop spokesperson cited operating performance as the reason for not renewing the lease at 424 Raritan Ave. Stop & Shop closed stores in Paramus and Dayton earlier this year.

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by Cecilia Levine
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WINNERS: Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $50K WINNERS: Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $50K
Winners: Powerball Lottery Players Take Home $50K Three lucky New Jersey Lottery tickets matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball in the Wednesday, June 22, drawing. Each winning third-tier Powerball prize was worth $50,000.  Those tickets were sold at the following locations: Bergen County: 7-Eleven #29984, 231 Main St., Ridgefield Park; Middlesex County: Iselin Exxon, 1611 Oaktree Rd., Iselin; and, Passaic County: Stop & Shop #885, Field Stone Park, 130 Skyline Dr., Ringwood. The winning numbers for the Wednesday, June 22, drawing were: 06, 10, 31, 48, and 56. The Red Power Ball number was 12. The Power Play was…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Jersey Mike's, Starbucks Drive-Thru Coming To Jersey Shore Commons Jersey Mike's, Starbucks Drive-Thru Coming To Jersey Shore Commons
Jersey Mike's, Starbucks Drive-Thru Coming To Jersey Shore Commons Jersey Mike's Subs and a drive-thru Starbucks are coming to a Jersey Shore shopping center, the Asbury Park Press reports. The sub shop and coffee chain will be in a newly-constructed building at Whiting Commons off Lacey Road in Manchester, the outlet said. The new building also will include an AT&T store. The Commons area already features a Wendy's and Stop & Shop. Click here for the complete story by The Asbury Park Press.

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by Jon Craig
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Hackensack Driving School Instructor Fights Off Carjacker Hackensack Driving School Instructor Fights Off Carjacker
Hackensack Driving School Instructor Fights Off Carjacker HERO: A Hackensack driving school instructor fought off a violent carjacker as he tried to drag another tutor from her vehicle, authorities said. Adult students were taking lessons in the Stop & Shop parking lot on West Pleasantview Avenue when Isiah T. Pringle, 31, of Albany approached one of the vehicles, Capt. Darrin DeWitt said. Pringle opened the door and tried to pull out the driver, who was seat-belted in, he said. Another driving instructor intervened and was punched by Pringle as he shouted at the woman to drive away, the captain said. “Pringle then grabbed a broomstick that…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Hackensack School Driving Instructor Beaten While Rescuing Colleague From Violent Carjacker Hackensack School Driving Instructor Beaten While Rescuing Colleague From Violent Carjacker
Hackensack School Driving Instructor Beaten While Rescuing Colleague From Violent Carjacker HERO: A violent carjacker was trying to drag a Hackensack driving school instructor out of a vehicle when a colleague came to her rescue, authorities said. Adult students were taking lessons in the Stop & Shop parking lot on West Pleasantview Avenue when Isiah T. Pringle, 31, of Albany approached one of the vehicles, Capt. Darrin DeWitt said. Pringle opened the door and tried to pull out the driver, who was seat-belted in, he said. Another driving instructor intervened and was punched by Pringle as he shouted at the woman to drive away, the captain said. “Pringle then grabbed a brooms…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns
Muffins Sold At 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop Walmart Recalled Over Listeria Concerns Muffins sold under seven different brand names were recalled over listeria concerns. Give and Go Prepared Foods (U.S.A.) Corp. on Wednesday announced the nationwide recall of certain products sold at 7-Eleven, Stop & Shop and Walmart. The products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems, according to the FDA. The products being recalled include: Uncle Wally’s Twin Muffins - Blueberry, 3.75 ounces, UPC number 759313…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Woman Stabbed At Jersey Shore Stop & Shop Store, Reports Say Woman Stabbed At Jersey Shore Stop & Shop Store, Reports Say
Woman Stabbed At Jersey Shore Stop & Shop Store, Reports Say Police, firefighters and EMS crews were called to a report of a stabbing in Monmouth County, authorities said. A woman reportedly was stabbed at mid-afternoon on Tuesday in front of a Stop & Shop store on Route 36 in Keyport, according to initial reports. The victim was taken to an area hospital by EMS, reports said. She had not been identified. A crime scene area was set up in front of the store, an unconfirmed report said. No other details were immediately available. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES

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by Jon Craig
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Mega Millions Player Takes Home $10,000 In Central Jersey Mega Millions Player Takes Home $10,000 In Central Jersey
Mega Millions Player Takes Home $10,000 In Central Jersey A third-tier New Jersey Lottery ticket good for $10,000 was sold in Central Jersey. The ticket from Friday's Mega Millions drawing was purchased at Stop & Shop at 1600 Perrineville Road in Monroe Township (Middlesex County). The winning numbers were 08, 31, 32, 34, and 45. The Gold Mega Ball was 19, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $82 million.

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by Jon Craig
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Nine Lottery Tickets Good For $10K Sold Across New Jersey Nine Lottery Tickets Good For $10K Sold Across New Jersey
Nine Lottery Tickets Good For $10K Sold Across New Jersey Nine third-tier prizewinning New Jersey Lottery tickets were sold across the Garden State. The tickets from the Friday, Jan. 15 Mega Millions drawing matched four of the five white balls and the gold ball winning $10,000.  Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: Cumberland County: Cumberland Liquors, 803 Landis Ave., Bridgeton; Gloucester County: Xpress Mart, 107 Egg Harbor Rd., Sewell; Gloucester County: Wawa #775, 1445 S. Black Horse Pike, Williamstown; Hudson County: Roniraj Inc., 3563 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City; Middlesex County: Stop & Shop #810, 1600 P…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Stop & Shop Hiring For More Than 5,000 Positions Stop & Shop Hiring For More Than 5,000 Positions
Stop & Shop Hiring For More Than 5,000 Positions Stop & Shop is looking to fill more than 5,000 regional positions. The available positions across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island are permanent and include store roles in bakery, deli, grocery, seafood, produce, front end, night crew and online pickup.  Stop & Shop is also hiring home delivery drivers and shoppers, as well as selectors at its distribution centers. These 5,000 new positions are in addition to the 5,000 Stop & Shop sought to fill at the start of the pandemic in March.  In total, Stop & Shop has invested more than …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Free NJ Narcan Giveaway Begins Thursday, No ID Or Script Needed Free NJ Narcan Giveaway Begins Thursday, No ID Or Script Needed
Free NJ Narcan Giveaway Begins Thursday, No ID Or Script Needed Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella will visit a local pharmacy to answer questions Thursday when New Jersey begins a three-day giveaway of the overdose-reversal drug Narcan. State residents can obtain a packet containing two doses of the nasal spray anonymously without a prescription or appointment through Saturday (Sept. 24-26) for free at participating pharmacies. The free doses will be available at 322 pharmacies, including several locations of Acme, CVS, Rite Aid, Sav-On, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, Walmart, Weis Markets and independent pharmacies throughout the state, auth…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Free NJ Narcan Giveaway: No ID Or Script Needed Free NJ Narcan Giveaway: No ID Or Script Needed
Free NJ Narcan Giveaway: No ID Or Script Needed New Jersey will offer the opioid overdose-reversal drug Narcan for free at pharmacies later this month, authorities announced Wednesday. But be warned: Health and law enforcement professionals emphasize that nalaxone isn't a miracle drug or fallback option. Opioid users can still die depending on how much is in their system and in what combination. State residents can obtain a packet containing two doses of the nasal spray anonymously without a prescription or appointment from Sept. 24 to Sept. 26, Gov. Murphy and Human Services Commissioner Carole Johnson said. The free doses will be avai…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Lyndhurst PD: Tailgating Thief Busted By Chief Lyndhurst PD: Tailgating Thief Busted By Chief
Lyndhurst PD: Tailgating Thief Busted By Chief Lyndhurst Police Chief Richard Jarvis played an educated guess and caught a fleeing thief who’d just slipped out of a local supermarket with nearly $850 of stolen energy drinks and candy, authorities said. Jarvis was driving on Page Avenue around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday when another car came speeding up behind him. Jarvis pulled over to let it go by, then stopped the driver. Matthew Hemphill, 36, of Kearny had a large duffel bag filled with the drinks and candy that he said he bought at Costco and another large store – but no receipt, Acting Police Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Playing a hunch, J…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
NJ Customer, 73, Tangles With Police After Refusing To Wear Mask In Store NJ Customer, 73, Tangles With Police After Refusing To Wear Mask In Store
NJ Customer, 73, Tangles With Police After Refusing To Wear Mask In Store A 73-year-old Sparta man who had a previous history of disorderly conduct coughed on a supermarket employee, saying he had the coronavirus, and then spit on and tried to bite police after he was caught shopping without a face mask, authorities said. An employee asked Vadim Sakiewicz to leave a local Stop & Shop after he walked in not wearing a mask, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. The Polish immigrant “became combative,” then coughed on a second employee who came to help, saying he had COVID-19, Grewal said. He then resisted arrest, the attorney general said. Police char…

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by Jerry DeMarco