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Burmese Noodle Joint Comes To Maywood, And Other NJ Restaurant Openings Burmese Noodle Joint Comes To Maywood, And Other NJ Restaurant Openings
Burmese Noodle Joint Comes To Maywood, And Other NJ Restaurant Openings Chinese dumplings. Roman pizza. American fare in a lounge with speakeasy vibes. It's all right here in North Jersey. Here are some of the new restaurants that recently opened in the area. Reventon is opening this weekend in Wallington. The Peruvian restaurant's specialties are rotisserie chicken, fried chicken and other authentic fare. The owners of the family-operated joint have another eatery in Kearny, BoozyBurbs reports. 210 Main Ave., Wallington. SQ Pizza has opened on Route 17 in Mahwah. SQ offers Roman, by-the-slice pizzeria using non-GMO flour imported from Italy. Classic pies, p…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
East Rutherford House Fire KO'd East Rutherford House Fire KO'd
East Rutherford House Fire KO'd East Rutherford firefighters doused a pre-dawn house blaze Sunday. The Willow Wood Court fire broke out in the living room of the 2½-story wood-frame home shortly before 2 a.m. and was quickly knocked down. Joining borough firefighters at the scene were companies from Carlstadt, Rutherford and Wallington. They were released shortly before 3 a.m. PHOTO: Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
These North Jersey Restaurants Shuttered Amid COVID-19 Pandemic These North Jersey Restaurants Shuttered Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
These North Jersey Restaurants Shuttered Amid Covid-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the restaurant industry, prompting several more North Jersey eateries to close. Here are some of the most recent closures, according to a recent report by NorthJersey.com. Did we miss one? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com Biddy O'Malley's in Englewood is temporarily closed, according to its website. Chan's Dragon Inn in Ridgefield was listed for sale in August and had previously been favorited by locals for decades. Devastating news. I will miss you Chan’s. Thank you for the amazing memories.💔 feel free to share your memories. 😞 Posted by David…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
COVID-19: 5 NJ Schools Report Outbreaks This Week Including One With 23 Cases COVID-19: 5 NJ Schools Report Outbreaks This Week Including One With 23 Cases
Covid-19: 5 NJ Schools Report Outbreaks This Week Including One With 23 Cases Five new COVID-19 outbreaks associated with in-school transmission have been reported in New Jersey this week, state officials said Wednesday. Of those 47 new cases, 23 of were reported in one particular school in Union County -- although New Jersey officials did not specify which school that was, NJ.com reports. The other outbreaks were in Bergen, Monmouth, Ocean and Passaic County schools, according to new data on New Jersey's COVID-19 dashboard. “We knew going in that there would be cases in our schools, and the vast majority of the cases we see continue to be linked to out-of-scho…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
COVID-19: Hackensack Schools Extend Remote Learning With No Return Date In Sight COVID-19: Hackensack Schools Extend Remote Learning With No Return Date In Sight
Covid-19: Hackensack Schools Extend Remote Learning With No Return Date In Sight Yet another North Jersey school district that closed due to COVID-19 will not be reopening until January -- maybe longer. In a letter to the community dated Nov. 13, Hackensack Superintendent Robert Sanchez said due to the upward trend in new cases, in-person instruction will have to wait until the new year. "We understand that this news is disappointing, however, with the holiday season upon us, the spread of the virus is more likely to occur due to interstate travel, family gatherings, and indoor socializing," Sanchez said.  "If we were to open to in-person instruction now…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
COVID-19: Bergen County Schools Report More Cases, Dozens Under Quarantine COVID-19: Bergen County Schools Report More Cases, Dozens Under Quarantine
Covid-19: Bergen County Schools Report More Cases, Dozens Under Quarantine Three Bergen County schools have switched to remote learning after reporting additional COVID-19 cases. Two students and a staff member tested positive in River Dell, which switched its middle and high schools to remote learning Tuesday, River Dell Superintendent Patrick Fletcher told parents Monday night. In-person learning will resume Dec. 3. Sports and extracurriculars were cancelled through Dec. 1.  Last month, a River Dell athletic coach and two high school students tested positive. The school remained open. Ramsey High School reported three additional cases over the weeken…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
COVID-19: Another Bergen County District All-Remote Until January, 2 Students Positive COVID-19: Another Bergen County District All-Remote Until January, 2 Students Positive
Covid-19: Another Bergen County District All-Remote Until January, 2 Students Positive Yet another Bergen County district will be going all-remote until January. Little Ferry schools have been holding learning virtually since Nov. 9, after two students tested positive. They were last in the schools on Oct. 30. In-person learning will resume on Monday, Nov. 16. But after Thanksgiving break, Little Ferry schools will be all-remote until Jan. 8. Other North Jersey districts that are all remote until January include Boonton, Clifton, Garfield, Newark, Paterson and Wallington. Did we miss one? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Predawn Blaze Destroys Passaic Home, Damages Another Predawn Blaze Destroys Passaic Home, Damages Another
Predawn Blaze Destroys Passaic Home, Damages Another A predawn fire Monday destroyed an unoccupied Passaic multi-family home, damaged another next door and sent a firefighter to the hospital. Eleven people in all were displaced, Mayor Hector Carlos Lora said. Flames were shooting through the roof of the Jackson Street home when firefighters arrived around shortly before 4 a.m. It collapsed within an hour, they said. Residents next door got out safely as the fire spread to a neighboring home. The blaze was knocked down at 4:55 a.m. and declared under control at 6:10 a.m. The cause wasn't immediately determined. A firefighter required treat…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Schools
COVID-19: One Of NJ's Largest School Districts Remote Until January COVID-19: One Of NJ's Largest School Districts Remote Until January
Covid-19: One Of NJ's Largest School Districts Remote Until January Yet another North Jersey school district has postponed in-person learning until 2021. The latest in Passaic County. Beginning Monday, all schools in Clifton will switch to remote learning due to a spike in the virus across the state, particularly Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Hudson counties. Since reopening for in-person learning Oct. 12, 23 students and 12 staff members tested positive for the virus, forcing 398 students and 105 staff members to quarantine, Clifton Schools Superintendent Dr. Danny A. Robertozzi said Wednesday. Last week, 12 students and four staff members tested posit…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
COVID-19: 2nd Bergen County School District Goes All-Remote Until January COVID-19: 2nd Bergen County School District Goes All-Remote Until January
Covid-19: 2nd Bergen County School District Goes All-Remote Until January A second Bergen County school district has extended its all-remote learning period until January 2021. The Wallington Board of Education made the decision during its meeting on Monday, after schools had been closed for two weeks to mitigate cases within the community.  Hybrid learning was expected to resume on Jan. 19, 2021, Wallington Superintendent of Schools Dr. James J. Albro said Tuesday in a letter to parents. It was not known how many individuals had tested positive within the district. A Wallington football player tested positive following the Oct. 9 game. District offi…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
These Bergen County Towns Voted For Trump, Had Close Races These Bergen County Towns Voted For Trump, Had Close Races
These Bergen County Towns Voted For Trump, Had Close Races While Bergen County as a whole voted in favor of Joe Biden, six towns voted red for Republican U.S. President Donald Trump. Several towns had very close races.  In Carlstadt, for example, Biden won by only 13 votes. In Old Tappan, Biden won by 66 votes. In Saddle Brook, Trump won by 18 votes. The following towns voted for Trump in the 2020 Presidential Election, according to results posted by the Bergen County Board of Elections. Emerson: 2,003 voters for Trump, 1,946 for Biden Franklin Lakes: 3,265 for Trump, 2,516 for Biden Saddle Brook: 2,954 for Trump,&n…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
These New Jersey MVC Centers Are By Appointment Only Starting Monday These New Jersey MVC Centers Are By Appointment Only Starting Monday
These New Jersey MVC Centers Are By Appointment Only Starting Monday New Jersey drivers' prayers have been answered. Staring Monday, Nov. 2., the following Motor Vehicle Commissions centers will be by appointment only: Cherry Hill, Hazlet, Jersey City, Lakewood, Manahawkin, Medford, Somerville, Springfield, Turnersville and Wallington. No walk-in customers will be accepted at those locations. Designated licensing centers are only taking appointments for commercial driver's license renewals and license transfers, for drivers who recently moved to New Jersey. Click here for the full release from the NJMVC. To make an appointment, visit https://www.state…

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by Cecilia Levine