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Healthy On The Go: Just Salad's First Drive-Thru Restaurant Opens In North Jersey Healthy On The Go: Just Salad's First Drive-Thru Restaurant Opens In North Jersey
Healthy On The Go: Just Salad's First Drive-Thru Restaurant Opens In North Jersey A restaurant chain specializing in fresh salads and other healthy food options has opened its first drive-thru location at a shopping center in Livingston. Just Salad has opened its new restaurant at 277 Eisenhower Parkway in The Shoppes at Livingston Circle, the company said in a news release on Monday, Jan. 13. The shopping center posted Instagram pictures on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, of the location's first day in business. The Livingston restaurant is Just Salad's first out of more than 90 nationwide locations to offer a drive-thru. "This new location reflects our belief that fast…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Tesla Recalls 239,000+ Cars For Rearview Camera Glitch In Automaker's Latest Safety Issue Tesla Recalls 239,000+ Cars For Rearview Camera Glitch In Automaker's Latest Safety Issue
Tesla Recalls 239,000+ Cars For Rearview Camera Glitch In Automaker's Latest Safety Issue Tesla is recalling nearly 240,000 vehicles after a defect was discovered that could cause rearview cameras to fail, increasing the risk of crashes, officials said. Tesla issued a recall for 239,382 cars across its 2023-25 Model X and Model Y vehicles, along with its 2024-25 Model S and Model 3 lineup, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A defect in the cars' computer circuit boards can result in losing rearview camera functionality. The issue violates the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) for rear visibility and could compromise dri…

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by Chris Spiker
Lifestyle
KFC Serves Up New $5 Meal Deal: Here's What You Get KFC Serves Up New $5 Meal Deal: Here's What You Get
KFC Serves Up New $5 Meal Deal: Here's What You Get KFC is turning up the heat this winter with a lineup of five bowls, each priced at $5.  The Famous Bowl returns alongside bold new options are designed to be hearty and packed with flavor, offering an affordable meal option for the winter season. Leading the charge is the new Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl, a spicy creation featuring crispy fries, coleslaw, pickles, and Original Recipe Nuggets drizzled with KFC’s Nashville Hot Sauce.  Back for a limited time, the sauce also enhances several other menu favorites. Here’s the full $5 lineup: Nashville Hot Loaded Fries Bowl: Frie…

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by Joe Lombardi
Real Estate
Rare Grocery-Anchored Deal: Bergen County Shopping Center Sells For $17M Rare Grocery-Anchored Deal: Bergen County Shopping Center Sells For $17M
Rare Grocery-Anchored Deal: Bergen County Shopping Center Sells For $17M A 71,650-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center in Bergen County has been sold for $17 million, according to Marcus & Millichap, the brokerage that assisted in the sale Ridgemont Shopping Center attracted significant interest, with more than 20 offers from investors, highlighting its prime location and tenant mix, the firm said. The property, anchored by Lidl, is home to 12 national and regional tenants, including Staples, Chase Bank, and Starbucks, at 169-199 Kinderkamack Road in Park Ridge. Marcus & Millichap’s Alan Cafiero, David Cafiero, and John Moroz, along with…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Pilot, Student Survive Plane Crash At NJ Airport Pilot, Student Survive Plane Crash At NJ Airport
Pilot, Student Survive Plane Crash At NJ Airport A plane crashed at the Essex County Airport this weekend after its landing gear malfunctioned and failed to deploy, authorities said.  The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 12, when a Piper Seminole P-44 crash-landed on its belly. The pilot, a 31-year-old man from Paterson, and a 32-year-old Elizabeth student survived without injury, Fairfield police said.  “The circumstances surrounding this crash could have been much worse, and these gentlemen are very lucky,” said Public Information Officer Stacy Chiarolanza. The airport was closed Sunday afternoon as auth…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17 Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17
Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17 A popular diner along Route 17 was forced to closed over health code violations, according to a borough notice posted on the door. UPDATE: Blind Bendix Diner Owner Fights To Save Route 17 Icon Before It's Too Late Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights was surrounded by yellow caution tape on Sunday, Jan. 12, with a bright red notice and the word "unsatisfactory" taped to the glass door.  The notice is dated Friday, Jan. 10, but does not go into detail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjers…

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by Cecilia Levine & Josh Lanier
News
New LA Wildfires Update: Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed New LA Wildfires Update: Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed
New LA Wildfires Update: Death Toll Hits 16, With 40,000 Acres, 12,000 Structures Destroyed The number of confirmed deaths from six separate wildfires in the Los Angeles area has climbed to 16. The situation remains dire, with at least another 16 people still reported missing, and authorities anticipate that this number may increase as the search continues. The wildfires have destroyed 40,000 acres -- more than twice the size of Manhattan and almost the size of Washington, DC, while The creating apocalyptic scenes that seem straight from a horror movie. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed. A red flag warnings for dangerous fire conditions through Wednesday, Jan.…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Newly Minted Millionaire! $1M Powerball Ticket Sold In New Jersey Newly Minted Millionaire! $1M Powerball Ticket Sold In New Jersey
Newly Minted Millionaire! $1M Powerball Ticket Sold In New Jersey Someone in New Jersey won $1 million in the Saturday, Jan. 11 Powerball drawing. The winning numbers drawn Saturday night were 3, 6, 23, 37, and 65. The red Power Ball was 4 and the Power Play was 3X. The ticket matched all five winning numbers. Lottery officials will announce where the ticket was purchased this week.

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by Cecilia Levine
Real Estate
Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M
Chinese Billionaire Fraudster's Former Mahwah Mansion Is Most Expensive NJ Listing At $33M A historic Bergen County estate seized from a Chinese billionaire indicted in a $1 billion fraud scheme last year has become the most expensive residential listing in New Jersey, on the market for $33 million (scroll down to see the complete listing with photos). The Crocker Mansion, located at 675 Ramapo Valley Road in Mahwah, spans 50,000 square feet and sits on 12.5 gated acres. Originally built in 1907, the property features 21 bedrooms, a pool house, tennis courts, and a guest house. It was declared a historic landmark by Mahwah Township due to its unique place in local history. In Mar…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
These 59 Bergen County PDs Wasted $1M On 'Street Cop' Training, Comptroller Says These 59 Bergen County PDs Wasted $1M On 'Street Cop' Training, Comptroller Says
These 59 Bergen County PDs Wasted $1M On 'Street Cop' Training, Comptroller Says A new report by New Jersey's Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) reveals that 377 New Jersey police departments and law enforcement agencies collectively spent over $1 million in public funds on training hosted by Street Cop Training, a company previously criticized for teaching discriminatory and likely unconstitutional tactics. The findings, published in a supplemental report by the OSC, follow its December 2023 Police Accountability Project report, which exposed troubling content from Street Cop Training’s 2021 conference. Nearly 1,000 officers, including many from New Jersey, attended …

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years
AI Workforce Shake-Up: Nearly Half Of Companies Plan Job Cuts Within Years Nearly half of companies worldwide are planning to cut jobs within the next few years as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes industries and automates millions of positions, according to a new global report. The World Economic Forum’s "Future of Jobs Report 2025" outlines the seismic shifts AI will bring to the global workforce, revealing both challenges and opportunities: Job Displacement: The report says 41 percent of companies intent to downsize their workforce globally between 2025 and 2030, particularly in industries reliant on routine and manual tasks such as manufacturing, customer …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Full Wolf Moon To Eclipse Mars In Rare Lunar Event — Here’s When, How To Watch Full Wolf Moon To Eclipse Mars In Rare Lunar Event — Here’s When, How To Watch
Full Wolf Moon To Eclipse Mars In Rare Lunar Event — Here’s When, How To Watch Skywatchers are in for a rare treat as January’s Full Wolf Moon aligns with Mars in a celestial event called a lunar occultation.  On the evening of Monday, Jan. 13, the Moon will pass directly in front of Mars, temporarily hiding the planet from view in a stunning display visible across much of the world. When To Watch The Full Wolf Moon will reach peak fullness at 5:27 p.m. EST on Jan. 13. Shortly after, the occultation of Mars will begin. The exact timing of the event depends on your location: In the continental United States, most regions will see the occultation occur between 7 …

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by Joe Lombardi