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Meltemi Opens In Ridgewood, Replacing It’s Greek To Me After 30 Years Meltemi Opens In Ridgewood, Replacing It’s Greek To Me After 30 Years
Meltemi Opens In Ridgewood, Replacing It’s Greek To Me After 30 Years Meltemi Greek Restaurant has officially opened its doors in Ridgewood, taking over the space formerly occupied by It’s Greek to Me, owned by  Mayor Paul Vagianos. Located at 21 E Ridgewood Ave., the restaurant opened in February. Posted by Meltemi Greek Restaurant on Monday, February 24, 2025 Meltemi’s menu is packed with Greek classics and Mediterranean twists, including traditional dips like Skordalia (potato, garlic, olive oil), Tyrokafteri (spicy feta cheese and fire-roasted red pepper), and Tzatziki (Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic), all priced at $9.95. For …
Garbage Truck Fire Forces Emergency Dump In Parking Lot (PHOTOS) Garbage Truck Fire Forces Emergency Dump In Parking Lot (PHOTOS)
Garbage Truck Fire Forces Emergency Dump In Parking Lot (Photos) A Ridgewood garbage truck driver was forced to dump the truck’s burning contents into an empty parking lot early Wednesday, March 5, after smoke was seen coming from the rear of the vehicle, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving. Ridgewood firefighters arrived quickly, finding two large piles of flaming debris on the asphalt, Loving said. Fire crews worked swiftly to extinguish the flames, preventing further spread. A fire prevention officer responded to investigate the cause of the fire, while Ridgewood police officers handled traffic control, according to Loving. Photo(s) of …
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Gymnast Appearing In Bergen County: Here's Where, When Olympic Gold Medal Winning Gymnast Appearing In Bergen County: Here's Where, When
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Gymnast Appearing In Bergen County: Here's Where, When Jordan Chiles won a gold medal in gymnastics at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Now she's appearing in Bergen County to share her story. Chiles is signing copies of her new book "I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m.  In the book, Chiles discusses the turmoil that went on at the Paris Olympics, where she was awarded a bronze medal in the floor exercise after her coach lodged a successful challenge. Chiles was stripped of the medal by Court of Arbitration for Sport based on semantics, according to a synopsis. Chiles also dis…
Serious Crash Reported Along Route 17: 1 Extricated, 2 Hospitalized, Police Say Serious Crash Reported Along Route 17: 1 Extricated, 2 Hospitalized, Police Say
Serious Crash Reported Along Route 17: 1 Extricated, 2 Hospitalized, Police Say A four-car crash on Route 17 in Ho-Ho-Kus left one passenger trapped and two others injured, forcing emergency crews to shut down the highway Friday evening, Feb. 21, police said. Officers responded to the northbound lanes just south of Hollywood Avenue after an apparent equipment malfunction caused the chain-reaction crash, Ho-Ho-Kus Police Sgt. Michael Gil said. A front-seat passenger in one of the vehicles was entrapped, and two other people suffered minor injuries, Gil said. Ho-Ho-Kus and Ridgewood fire departments arrived to assist with shutting down the roadway and extricating the tr…
200K+ Child Porn Files Found On Ridgewood Ex-Con Weeks After Prostitution Bust: Prosecutor 200K+ Child Porn Files Found On Ridgewood Ex-Con Weeks After Prostitution Bust: Prosecutor
200K+ Child Porn Files Found On Ridgewood Ex-Con Weeks After Prostitution Bust: Prosecutor A 43-year-old ex-con from Ridgewood has been arrested on child pornography charges, authorities said. Antonio Gines was found with more than 200,000 files depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children on one or more electronic devices on Friday, Jan. 31, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Gines' arrest comes just weeks after he was arrested on prostitution offenses during a SWAT raid. On Thursday, Feb. 13, Gines was charged with first-degree possession of child pornography. He was served at the Bergen County Jail on Friday, Feb. 14, while already …
SNL's Joe Piscopo Returns Home To North Jersey For Book Signing SNL's Joe Piscopo Returns Home To North Jersey For Book Signing
SNL's Joe Piscopo Returns Home To North Jersey For Book Signing As "Saturday Night Live" celebrates its 50th anniversary, former cast member Joe Piscopo, a North Jersey native, is ready to tell his story. Piscopo, who was born in Passaic and grew up in North Caldwell, is signing copies of his new book, "Average Joe: The Memoirs of a Blue-Collar Entertainer" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. In the book, Piscopo talks about getting started in the New York standup scene where he befriended Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David and Gilbert Gottfried, according to a synopsis.  On SNL, he made millions laugh with his skits with Eddie Murph…
DUI Benz Driver Found Lying Outside Car In Ridgewood Following Multiple Crashes: Cops DUI Benz Driver Found Lying Outside Car In Ridgewood Following Multiple Crashes: Cops
DUI Benz Driver Found Lying Outside Car In Ridgewood Following Multiple Crashes: Cops A 53-year-old Paramus man found lying outside of his vehicle has been charged with DUI after police said he struck multiple vehicles including a Glen Rock DPW truck then struck multiple utility poles in Ridgewood Tuesday, Feb. 11. A DUI driver was found lying outside of his vehicle after crashing into a pole in Ridgewood, police said. Boyd A. Loving A bottle of what appears to be John Walker & Sons liquor was captured on top of the vehicle. Boyd A. Loving The unidentified Paramus man was behind the wheel of a 2018 blue Mercedes Benz AMG when he collided with the DPW t…
Look Inside $6.3M Smart House, Ridgewood's Most Expensive Listing Look Inside $6.3M Smart House, Ridgewood's Most Expensive Listing
Look Inside $6.3M Smart House, Ridgewood's Most Expensive Listing A custom-built Ridgewood estate that took years to perfect has hit the market for $6.3 million, making it the most expensive listing in the village. Located at 210 Heights Road, the 9,600-square-foot smart house was completed in 2019 after the current owners spent two years searching for the perfect lot before meticulously designing every inch of the property, listing agent Christina L. Gibbons of Christie's International Real Estate Group-Ridgewood said. "Every detail in this home was custom-built," Gibbons said. "From the cabinetry to the layout, the owners had a vision for complete priva…
Former Nick Teen Heartthrob, Halsey's Fiancée Signing Books In North Jersey Former Nick Teen Heartthrob, Halsey's Fiancée Signing Books In North Jersey
Former Nick Teen Heartthrob, Halsey's Fiancée Signing Books In North Jersey Anyone who remembers "Victorious" is going to want to check out this event in Bergen County. Avan Jogia, who made girls swoon playing Beck Oliver on the hit Nickelodeon show, is signing copies of his new poetry book "Autopsy (of an Ex-Teen Heartthrob): (poems of rage, love, sex, and sadness)" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6 p.m. Jogia writes poems focused on fame, rage, love and sadness, as he became a star in the early days of Instagram and Twitter, according to a synopsis. While on "Victorious," he spent his time writing, observing the cult of celebrity, the hilar…
Megadeath's Marty Friedman Signing Books In Bergen County Megadeath's Marty Friedman Signing Books In Bergen County
Megadeath's Marty Friedman Signing Books In Bergen County Marty Friedman, the former lead guitarist of Megadeth is set to rock Bergen County...in book form. Friedman is signing copies of his new book "Dreaming Japanese" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, Feb. 3, at 6 p.m. In the memoir Friedman discusses his upbringing in a Jewish household in Maryland, before joining Megadeth, according to a synopsis. Spending 10 years with the band, Friedman discusses life as the only sober member of the group and all the drama that accompanied their success, according to a synopsis, including his complicated relationship with frontman Dave Mustaine. The book …
Contractor Hospitalized In 12-Foot Fall From Roof In Ridgewood Contractor Hospitalized In 12-Foot Fall From Roof In Ridgewood
Contractor Hospitalized In 12-Foot Fall From Roof In Ridgewood A 30-year-old contractor was hospitalized after falling from the roof of a Ridgewood home Monday morning, Jan. 27, police said. The incident happened at 444 East Gate, where the contractor fell 12 feet sometime around 11 a.m. Incident reporter Boyd A. Loving says the incident happened in the rear of the home when the worker fell from scaffolding. Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender says the worker was transported to Valley Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Child Hospitalized, Driver Extricated In Ridgewood T-Bone Crash (PHOTOS) Child Hospitalized, Driver Extricated In Ridgewood T-Bone Crash (PHOTOS)
Child Hospitalized, Driver Extricated In Ridgewood T-Bone Crash (Photos) Three people, including a young child, were injured and taken to Hackensack Meridian University Medical Center following a serious crash in Ridgewood on Monday morning, Jan. 27, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving. Photo(s) of the day, 01/27/2025: Two (2) ambulances were required to transport three (3) trauma victims to Hackensack... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, January 27, 2025 Photo(s) of the day, 01/27/2025: Two (2) ambulances were required to transport three (3) trauma victims to Hackensack... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Monday, January 27, 2025 Ridge…
Paramus Mall Shoplifter Sends SUV Through Fence In Ridgewood Ending Police Pursuit: Cops Paramus Mall Shoplifter Sends SUV Through Fence In Ridgewood Ending Police Pursuit: Cops
Paramus Mall Shoplifter Sends SUV Through Fence In Ridgewood Ending Police Pursuit: Cops A 62-year-old NY woman was arrested Tuesday, Jan. 21, after a shoplifting incident in Paramus escalated into a police pursuit and ended in a crash in Ridgewood, authorities said. Officers were called to the Fashion Center around 4:10 p.m. after a Denny’s Childrenswear store employee reported recognizing a suspect from a prior theft, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The woman, later identified as Paramjit Kaur, left the store before police arrived, and entered a silver 2024 Mercedes-Benz SUV, Guidetti said. Officer Nicholas Bucci located the vehicle near East Ridgewood Avenue…
'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Dies, 44 'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Dies, 44
'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Dies, 44 Dr. Julie Ferrauiola, a Ridgewood plastic surgeon known for her artistry, compassion, and technical skill, died on Jan. 17, at 44 years old.  Born and raised in Tenafly, Julie was an artist from a young age and a New Jersey Governor’s Scholar of the Fine Arts, according to her obituary on the Barrett Leber Funeral Home website. Julie initially pursued fashion, earning a degree from the prestigious Parsons School of Design, but later transitioned to medicine. The Couture Surgeon website says that Julie completed her general surgery training at Wright State University befo…
Homeless Man Found Sleeping At Ridgewood High School Athletic Field: Police Homeless Man Found Sleeping At Ridgewood High School Athletic Field: Police
Homeless Man Found Sleeping At Ridgewood High School Athletic Field: Police A 54-year-old homeless man was found sleeping at Ridgewood High School Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, police said. The man was found near the footbridge of the high school field just before 7 a.m. by a concerned citizen who called police, Ridgewood Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender said. Students typically begin arriving at school around 8 a.m. At 8:30 a.m., the temperature in Ridgewood was 11 °F. The man was transported to The Valley Hospital.
Cops Identify DUI Driver With Missing Wheel Arrested In Ridgewood Cops Identify DUI Driver With Missing Wheel Arrested In Ridgewood
Cops Identify DUI Driver With Missing Wheel Arrested In Ridgewood Ridgewood police have released the name of a 65-year-old New York man arrested for DUI after they said he was spotted driving erratically in a heavily damaged pickup truck. Thomas Delaney, of Valley Cottage (Rockland County) was charged with driving while intoxicated and under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance on Wednesday, Jan. 14 in Ridgewood, Police Capt. Glenn Ender said. Ridgewood police were notified by responders in Paramus of an erratic vehicle on Linwood Avenue coming from Route 17 with heavy from end damage, Capt. Glenn Ender said. Officers located the truck …
SWAT Raid Leads To Prostitution, Firearm, Drug Charges For Pair In Ridgewood: Police SWAT Raid Leads To Prostitution, Firearm, Drug Charges For Pair In Ridgewood: Police
SWAT Raid Leads To Prostitution, Firearm, Drug Charges For Pair In Ridgewood: Police A Ridgewood man and woman are facing multiple charges following an investigation into alleged prostitution and drug-related activities in the village, authorities said. Antonio Gines, 44, and Gianna Murphy, 36, both of Ridgewood, were arrested on Jan. 8, after Ridgewood Police and the Bergen County Regional SWAT team executed a search warrant at their residence, according to Ridgewood Police Chief Lyons. The investigation began in December 2024, when police received information about potential prostitution occurring within Ridgewood. The search revealed evidence leading to several charges a…
NY Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Bergen Thanks To Brand-New Task Force NY Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Bergen Thanks To Brand-New Task Force
NY Sex Assault Suspect, Armed Robber Arrested In Bergen Thanks To Brand-New Task Force Two New York men wanted in separate violent crimes were tracked down last month in Bergen County, thanks to the county's newly-launched Crime Suppression Team, authorities said. The first arrest was made on Saturday, Dec. 21, when members of the team identified 51-year-old Randolph R. Smith of Far Rockaway, NY, who was wanted in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in New York City, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Smith was spotted in the Ramsey area, and when confronted by the Crime Suppression Team, he provided a false name to investigators, Musella said. He was…
Ridgewood Dad Killed By Son In NC Domestic Incident: Police Ridgewood Dad Killed By Son In NC Domestic Incident: Police
Ridgewood Dad Killed By Son In NC Domestic Incident: Police A 65-year-old Ridgewood native was killed by his 29-year-old son before the holidays in North Carolina, according to his obituary and law enforcement officials. Daniel Sansone is accused of killing Edward Sansone, Jr. during a domestic dispute on Sunday, Dec. 22, in the 2000 block of Arbor Crest Court in the University City Division in Charlotte, NC, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. Officers responded to a domestic violence assault call shortly after 1 a.m. When officers arrived, they found the elder Sansone, who had been physically assaulted. Medic transport…
Fallen Tree Shuts All Lanes On Route 17, Sends 1 Person To Hospital (PHOTOS) Fallen Tree Shuts All Lanes On Route 17, Sends 1 Person To Hospital (PHOTOS)
Fallen Tree Shuts All Lanes On Route 17, Sends 1 Person To Hospital (Photos) A fallen tree brought traffic to a halt on Route 17 on Saturday, Jan. 4. The incident occurred between the Franklin Turnpike and Paramus Road exits in Ridgewood, forcing the temporary closure of all southbound lanes, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire/EMS responded to the scene, where two vehicles were damaged by tree debris, including a tow truck. The tow truck’s female passenger sustained eye and facial injuries from flying glass when the tree shattered the vehicle's windshield, authorities said. She was taken to The Valley Hospital by ambul…
Hollywood In Ridgewood: Star-Studded Movie Films In Local Supermarket Hollywood In Ridgewood: Star-Studded Movie Films In Local Supermarket
Hollywood In Ridgewood: Star-Studded Movie Films In Local Supermarket Hollywood buzz is in the air in Ridgewood as the village plays host to a one-day shoot for "The Housemaid," a new movie adaptation of Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel. The production, which took place Friday, Jan. 3, transformed Green Way Market into a movie set, with overflow parking spilling into the Graydon Pool lot, Village Manager Keith Kazmark told Daily Voice. Directed by Paul Feig (Bridesmaids, Ghostbusters), "The Housemaid" follows the story of “a struggling woman who is happy to start over as a housemaid for an affluent, elite couple,” according to IMDB. The film’s A-list cast…
Crash With Ridgewood Parking Enforcement Vehicle Sends Driver To Hospital (PHOTOS) Crash With Ridgewood Parking Enforcement Vehicle Sends Driver To Hospital (PHOTOS)
Crash With Ridgewood Parking Enforcement Vehicle Sends Driver To Hospital (Photos) A driver was hospitalized with a neck injury following a Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 18 collision involving a Ridgewood parking enforcement vehicle, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving said. The crash occurred near the intersection of East Ridgewood Avenue and North Maple Avenue around 2:30 p.m., according to Loving. The driver of a Subaru Forester sustained non-life-threatening neck injuries in the crash with the Ford Escape driven by a Ridgewood parking enforcement officer. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Fire Department/EMS responded to the scene, Loving said. The injured driver was trans…
Life In Prison For BF Who Beat, Stabbed GF Dead In Bergen County Home: Prosecutor Life In Prison For BF Who Beat, Stabbed GF Dead In Bergen County Home: Prosecutor
Life In Prison For BF Who Beat, Stabbed GF Dead In Bergen County Home: Prosecutor A Bergen County man will spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted of the 2021 murder of his girlfriend, who he stabbed and beat in her home, prosecutors said. Patrick J. Camilli, 59, of Washington Township, was sentenced to life in prison on Dec. 6, following his conviction for the 2021 murder of 51-year-old Mary E. Huber, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The crime occurred on Oct. 24, 2021, when police responded to a 911 call at a private residence in Washington Township shortly after midnight. Officers found Camilli lying on top of Huber, with a k…
K9 Unit Called To Suspicious Glen Rock Fire: What We Know K9 Unit Called To Suspicious Glen Rock Fire: What We Know
K9 Unit Called To Suspicious Glen Rock Fire: What We Know Authorities are investigating a suspicious fire that broke out in a wooded area near Glen Rock on Sunday, Dec. 8, incident reporter Boyd A. Loving said. Photo(s) of the day, 12/08/2024: Glen Rock PD called upon the services of the Bergen County Sheriff's Office K9 and... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Sunday, December 8, 2024 The fire, reported around 2 p.m. by a resident of Demarest Street, sent smoke billowing from a small wooden footbridge in the woods, prompting a 911 call. Firefighters from the Glen Rock Fire Department arrived quickly and extinguished the blaze north of Fab…
Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Mags Seized From NJ Man Busted With 31K Child Porn Files: Cops Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Mags Seized From NJ Man Busted With 31K Child Porn Files: Cops
Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Mags Seized From NJ Man Busted With 31K Child Porn Files: Cops A former Bergen County parking enforcement agent found with more than 31,100 child pornography files last month was also found with a high-capacity magazine and assault riels, authorities said Friday, Dec. 6. A court-authorized search of Benjamin P. Ritter's Washington Township home on Thursday, Dec. 5 turned up the following, according to township police: Smith & Wesson AR 10 with folding stock and pistol grip Smith and Wesson AR 15 with folding stock and pistol grip Eighteen (18) 30 Round High–Capacity Magazines Six (6) 20 Round High–Capacity Magazines One (1) 25 Round High–Capacity …
Reality Star Behind 'Bad Mormon' Book Coming To North Jersey Reality Star Behind 'Bad Mormon' Book Coming To North Jersey
Reality Star Behind 'Bad Mormon' Book Coming To North Jersey Heather Gay, who stars on "The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" is ready to have a good time. Gay is signing copies of her new book, "Good Time Girl" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heather Gay (@heathergay) "Good Time Girl" is a followup to Gay's 2023 bestseller "Bad Mormon" and features stories about Gay's trysts, mishaps and serendipitous successes she's found, especially since that fateful night in Bermuda that left RHOSLC fans with their jaws dropped, according to a syn…
Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You
Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Two sushi spots, a Cajun hot pot eatery, and a cozy family-owned café. These are just a few of the exciting new restaurants that have recently opened — or are about to debut — in Bergen County. Here’s the lineup: Carlstadt: Meet Hot Pot, 508 Route 17, an authentic hotpot and cajun seafood/grill, now open. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MeetHOTPOT (@beijinghotpotnj) Closter: Sookae's Kitchen, 211 Closter Dock Road, artisanal catering and gourmet meals. Now open. Englewood: Sko Sushi, 41 Sylvan Ave., sushi by master s…
SUV Launched Onto Ridgewood Lawn In Crash, 1 Hospitalized SUV Launched Onto Ridgewood Lawn In Crash, 1 Hospitalized
SUV Launched Onto Ridgewood Lawn In Crash, 1 Hospitalized One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash that sent an SUV careening onto a lawn in Ridgewood on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. The collision, which occurred near a residential and commercial structure at South Maple Avenue and Dayton Street, left one victim with a non-life-threatening back and neck injury. Ridgewood Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the scene, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving. The victim was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital for treatment. A tow truck later removed the heavily damaged SUV from the property. Photos from the cra…
Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Bergen County, Police Say Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Bergen County, Police Say
Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Bergen County, Police Say Two men, including one with a replica handgun, were arrested early Monday morning, Nov. 18 following a foot pursuit involving multiple Bergen County police departments after they were caught them prowling residential neighborhoods, authorities said. Glen Rock Officer Nicholas Onove was on patrol just after 2:30 a.m. when he spotted two men in dark clothing near properties on Cornwall Road and Gibson Place. When Onove attempted to confront them, the suspects jumped a fence into the backyard of a Cornwall Road property and fled. Following a foot chase involving Sgt. Greg Carter, Officer James…
Meet Jessica Seinfeld In North Jersey Meet Jessica Seinfeld In North Jersey
Meet Jessica Seinfeld In North Jersey Jessica Seinfeld is showing people they can still enjoy dessert, no matter what their diet is. Seinfeld, who has been married to Jerry Seinfeld for 25 years, is signing copies of her new cookbook, "Not Too Sweet: 100 Dessert Recipes for Those Who Want More with Just a Little Less," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. In the cookbook, Seinfeld offers dessert recipes for any diet,  be it vegan, gluten-free, less-sugar, no-sugar, no-nuts...or “no restrictions," according to a synopsis. Seinfeld, who has written six cookbooks, provides instructions for making all …
Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County
Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County Jerry/Garry/Terry/Barry/Larry Gergich is making the trek from Pawnee to Bergen County. Jim O'Heir, who played the hard-luck character on the acclaimed sitcom "Parks and Recreation," is signing copies of his new book "Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. O'Heir takes people behind the scenes of the show, featuring never-before-told stories and interviews with the cast, including Chris Pratt, Retta and Rob Lowe, and tales of epic dance-offs in the hair and makeup trailers to iconic birthday partie…