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Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey It may be getting dark early but Christmas light displays are keeping New Jersey bright. Daily Voice has partnered with Sandy Nussbaum-Giercyk, the creator of "The Great Holiday Light List: Sights of the Season," to come up with your guide to the best home Christmas light displays across North Jersey. Nussbaum-Giercyk, who owns a Disney-focused travel company, has compiled multiple lists for every county in NJ, FL, NY, PA and MA. "Since we all can't live in Disney every day, holiday lights are the next best way to create magic," she said. "You can see them where ever in the country yo…
Noriega Nominated For NJ Supreme Court Noriega Nominated For NJ Supreme Court
Noriega Nominated For NJ Supreme Court Michael Noriega, a Union County resident, has been nominated to be the newest justice on the New Jersey Supreme Court. Gov. Phil Murphy formally announced Noriega's nomination on Monday, May 15. Noriega, who was born in Weehawken, will be replacing Justice Barry Albin, who reached the mandatory retirement age. Noriega, who was raised in Union City and lives in Fanwood, is Murphy's fourth appointment to the bench. Noriega, 45, is a partner at Bramnick, Rodriguez, Grabas, Arnold, and Mangan, based in Clifton, working as a defense and immigration attorney. Noriega also spent five years as…
North Jersey Chiropractor Sexually Assaults Patient: Prosecutor North Jersey Chiropractor Sexually Assaults Patient: Prosecutor
North Jersey Chiropractor Sexually Assaults Patient: Prosecutor A Fanwood chiropractor is facing prison time for sexually assaulting a patient, authorities said. Grant Babbitt, 70, is charged with fourth degree criminal sexual contact on a 30-year-old female patient that occurred in his office on Martine Avenue, Union County Prosecutor William Daniel announced Thursday, April 27, Daniel said. Babbitt was charged on Tuesday, April 25 and was released pending his next court appearance in Union County Superior Court on May 25, Daniel said. Anyone with further information about Babbitt is being urged to contact Fanwood Police Detective Sergeant Philli…
Kidnapper Coaxes 12-Year-Old Into His Car, Sexually Assaults Her At His NJ Home: Prosecutor Kidnapper Coaxes 12-Year-Old Into His Car, Sexually Assaults Her At His NJ Home: Prosecutor
Kidnapper Coaxes 12-Year-Old Into His Car, Sexually Assaults Her At His NJ Home: Prosecutor A Union County driver coaxed a 12-year-old girl into his car while she was walking home from the movies in Essex County and sexually assaulted her at his home the following day, authorities said. Keith Ashley-Drake, 52, pulled over and convinced the Irvington girl to take a ride from him around 10 p.m. on March 17, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said. Ashley-Drake brought the girl to his home in Fanwood, and sexually assaulted her the following day, Daniel said. It wasn't immediately clear how the girl got away, however, an investigation launched March 24 identified Ashley-…
Pharm Company's Payroll Manager Wrote $900K In Checks To Herself, Family: Union Prosecutor Pharm Company's Payroll Manager Wrote $900K In Checks To Herself, Family: Union Prosecutor
Pharm Company's Payroll Manager Wrote $900K In Checks To Herself, Family: Union Prosecutor A Union County payroll manager for a local pharmaceutical wrote herself and her family more than $900,000 of checks from company finances over the course of five years, authorities said. Jennifer Grambor, 50, of Fanwood, became the center of an investigation in August 2021, when the company reported the alleged theft to the Union County Prosecutor's Office, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said. The criminal complaint comes as a result of a year-long investigation led by Detective Alex Lopez of the Union County Prosecutor’s Office’s Special Prosecutions Unit, ultimately chargi…
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At North Jersey QuickChek Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At North Jersey QuickChek
Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At North Jersey QuickChek A New Jersey Lottery ticket was sold in North Jersey. The ticket from Sept. 30 Jersey Cash 5 drawing is worth $154,598. The ticket was sold at the Quick Chek on North Avenue in Fanwood. The winning numbers were 03, 17, 22, 23, and 40 and the XTRA number was 02. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold. 
Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson, Union Counties Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson, Union Counties
Most Popular Pizzerias In Hudson, Union Counties Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are plenty you can try today in Hudson and Union counties. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. Artichoke, Hoboken (with location coming to Jersey City) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Artich…
Matthew Toriello Of Westfield, 34, 'Rock-Star Uncle' Who Battled Addiction Matthew Toriello Of Westfield, 34, 'Rock-Star Uncle' Who Battled Addiction
Matthew Toriello Of Westfield, 34, 'Rock-Star Uncle' Who Battled Addiction Matthew T. Toriello, a lifelong Westfield resident, died Sunday. He was 34 years old. Family specifically requested that the circumstances of his death be shared with the public so others might feel less alone in their struggle. Matthew had been battling an addiction to opioids and was celebrating nine months of sobriety, during which he demonstrated strength and courage daily, loved ones said. "Then one day, very suddenly, he was not strong enough. Matt lost his battle early Sunday morning," loved ones wrote. He is survived by parents John and Marilyn Toriello; sisters Kristen and Suz…
Fanwood Motorist Was On Drugs When He Killed 94-Year-Old In Union Crash: Pros. Fanwood Motorist Was On Drugs When He Killed 94-Year-Old In Union Crash: Pros.
Fanwood Motorist Was On Drugs When He Killed 94-Year-Old In Union Crash: Pros. A 52-year-old Fanwood man has been charged with death by auto while under the influence and assault by auto while under the influence in an incident that left an elderly woman dead and two others hurt, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said.  Authorities said Thomas DiNapoli was driving east on Morris Avenue in Union on the afternoon of June 4 when he crossed the double-yellow line and struck a Chevy Impala head-on.  The three occupants of the car were taken to Trinitas Regional Medical Center for treatment of their injuries. Michelina Mele, 94, was pronounced dead the next day…
Marco M. Giasullo, 31, Scotch Plains Native Who Loved Golf, Playing Guitar Marco M. Giasullo, 31, Scotch Plains Native Who Loved Golf, Playing Guitar
Marco M. Giasullo, 31, Scotch Plains Native Who Loved Golf, Playing Guitar Funeral services are planned later this week for Marco M. Giasullo, who died suddenly on June 8. A Dover resident, Marco grew up in Scotch Plains and was a graduate of Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, where he was a pitcher for the varsity baseball team. After earning an economics degree from the University of Rhode Island he worked in the banking industry in Rhode Island and in New Jersey. An avid fan of the New York Yankees, Marco also loved to play golf. He played guitar and loved to mix music on his computer. He is survived by his father, Robert Giasullo, and his wife, Teresa Paren…
Trucker Charged In Crash That Killed Jersey City Couple Headed To Own Wedding Trucker Charged In Crash That Killed Jersey City Couple Headed To Own Wedding
Trucker Charged In Crash That Killed Jersey City Couple Headed To Own Wedding Authorities say a truck driver from California was on his cell phone when he caused a chain-reaction crash on I-78 last year that claimed the lives of a couple headed to their wedding in western Pennsylvania, the Reading (Pa.) Eagle reported Wednesday. Jaspreet S. Chanal, 24, of Fresno, was charged this week with homicide by vehicle, careless driving resulting in death and other offenses. Chanal was traveling on I-78 near Windsor, Pa., on Nov. 14 when he passed signs advising motorists of road work ahead, according to authorities. Because he was distracted, Chahal crashed into the back of …
Authorities: Mechanic Tried Patching Jeep's Damage After Hit-Run Crash Killed Teacher Authorities: Mechanic Tried Patching Jeep's Damage After Hit-Run Crash Killed Teacher
Authorities: Mechanic Tried Patching Jeep's Damage After Hit-Run Crash Killed Teacher A 39-year-old mechanic from Linden struck a schoolteacher with his Jeep, killing her, and then drove to his auto body shop to patch up the damage, said authorities who tracked down and arrested him. Ibn Collins had been out drinking when his speeding Jeep Grand Cherokee struck 35-year-old Meghan Crilly of Fanwood at the intersection of North Wood and St. George avenues just before 2 a.m. Jan. 20, authorities said. Collins didn't slow down or stop, Union County Prosecutor Michael A. Monahan and Linden Police Chief David Hart said in a joint release Wednesday. Instead, they said, he drove st…