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$13.4 Million Merger Brings Massive Beachfront Resort To Jersey Shore $13.4 Million Merger Brings Massive Beachfront Resort To Jersey Shore
$13.4 Million Merger Brings Massive Beachfront Resort To Jersey Shore Madison Resorts will open the largest resort in Cape May County next year, officials announced. Madison Resorts has purchased the Royal Hawaiian in Wildwood Crest for $13.4 million and will invest another $7 million for renovations. The Royal Hawaiian property will be united with the former Oceanview Motel next door which has been under construction since earlier this year. Together, the resort will offer more than 200 rooms, three restaurants, two pools, five conference rooms and two rooftop event spaces. The work on the former Oceanview Motel will wrap up soon with an opening date in e…

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by Jon Craig
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'Share Your Rage:' Popular NJ Coffee Shop Shutters Citing Eviction 'Share Your Rage:' Popular NJ Coffee Shop Shutters Citing Eviction
'Share Your Rage:' Popular NJ Coffee Shop Shutters Citing Eviction A popular Flemington coffee shop has abruptly shuttered, leaving its longtime patrons looking for answers. Factory Fuel Co. announced that the business had been evicted from their location at 2 Stangl Road On Friday, Dec. 8, adding that the shop would be permanently closed the following day. “Feel free to share your rage,” reads the post. “Great job Stangl you did it." Several regulars shared their heartbreak in the comments: “I’m crushed,” one commenter wrote. “I feel like I got a punch in the gut. Part of my work routine...The people the place the coffee. My favorite in that order. What…

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by Valerie Musson
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Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Chicken Bites Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Chicken Bites Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic
Nationwide Recall Issued For Popular Brand Of Chicken Bites Due To Possible Presence Of Plastic A recall has been issued for a popular brand of chicken bites due to the possible presence of plastic. Simmons Prepared Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 26,550 pounds of TGI Fridays boneless chicken bites products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of clear, hard plastic, the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced on Friday, Dec. 15. The boneless chicken bites items were produced on Tuesday, Oct. 3 and shipped to retail locations nationwide: 15-oz. carton containing "TGI FRIDAYS BONELESS CHICKEN BITES H…

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by Joe Lombardi
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1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards 1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards
1.75 Million Travel Steam Irons Part Of Expanded Recall For Fire, Burn, Shock Hazards Federal authorities announced that a recall initially reported in May has been expanded to include an additional 1.7 million travel irons after there were new reports of injuries. Kansas-based Vornado announced that it is now recalling upwards of two million Steamfast Home and Away Travel Steam Irons due to fire, burn, and shock hazards due to a faulty power cord. According to the company, the cord can become damaged, leading to possible overheating, which then poses fire and burn risks. The damage can also lead to exposed copper wires, representing a shock hazard. Steamfast travel ste…

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by Zak Failla
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North Jersey Vegan Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Eatery Spotlighted On New Show North Jersey Vegan Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Eatery Spotlighted On New Show
North Jersey Vegan Kosher 'Kind Of Chinese' Eatery Spotlighted On New Show An acclaimed Bergen County restaurant known for its new take on old favorites is being spotlighted on a new show. Fat Choy, a kosher vegan, also "kind of Chinese" restaurant at 52 E Palisade Ave. in Englewood is profiled on "Schmoozing and Cruising," streaming on ChaiFlicks, which celebrates the best in kosher cuisine.  The episode, hosted by CW Silverburg, premiered on Thursday, Dec. 14. ChaiFlicks describes itself as the leading streaming service for Jewish storytelling. Fat Choy was recently named one of the best restaurants in America by the New York Times. Pet…

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by Sam Barron
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North Jersey Sheraton Hotel Closes After Nearly 40 Years North Jersey Sheraton Hotel Closes After Nearly 40 Years
North Jersey Sheraton Hotel Closes After Nearly 40 Years The last guests have checked out. The Sheraton Hotel in Mahwah, which opened in 1986, officially shut its doors on Thursday, Dec.14, to be replaced by two warehouses at the 1 International Blvd. site.  The 22-story hotel was the tallest structure in the township. "It's been a big part of our town for 37 years," Mayor Jim Wysocki said. "I was here when it was built. It was part of our family." The Sheraton employed many residents while also being the go-to spot for parties and weddings, Wysocki said.  "It was a major part of our township," Wysocki said. "It's going to be tough."…

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by Sam Barron
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Barnes & Noble Reopening Morris County Store Barnes & Noble Reopening Morris County Store
Ledgewood Commons Barnes & Noble Reopening If your New Year's Resolution was to read more books in 2024, Ledgewood Commons has you covered. A Barnes & Noble is reopening at the shopping center in Ledgewood at 461 State Route 10 Building B300 next month, according to its website. The bookstore already has planned two virtual events planned for next month.  On Thursday, Jan. 4 at 6 p.m., renowned performance artist Marina Abramovic will be discussing her new book "Marina Abramovic: A Visual Biography."  On Monday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m., mystery writers Rachel Hawkins and Stacy Willingham will be discussing their new bo…

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by Sam Barron
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Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles
Crash That Killed Beloved Bakery Owner Linked To Recall Of 2 Million Tesla Vehicles Millions of Tesla vehicles are being recalled to fix an Autopilot safety problem that could lead to crashes including one in Virginia that claimed the life of a beloved baker. The auto giant announced the recall of more than two million vehicles following a two-year investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) into several crashes - some fatal - that happened while drivers were not paying attention. It comes on the heels of the news that Fauquier County businessman Pablo Teodoro III was killed while his Tesla was on autopilot and he crashed into the back …

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by Zak Failla
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Jersey City Taqueria Among Best In America For Tamales: Yelp Jersey City Taqueria Among Best In America For Tamales: Yelp
Jersey City Taqueria Among Best In America For Tamales: Yelp In the Garden State and craving a good tamale? Jersey City's got you covered. Taqueria Downtown, at 236 Grove St., was named as having the best tamales according to Yelp. For the uninitiated, tamales are a corn based dough filled with delicacies like chicken or pork or vegetables, wrapped in a banana leaf or corn husk  and then steamed.  "I have not been able to find tamales on any other Mexican restaurant in the NYC area except here," said one Yelp reviewer. "The tamales are delicious, my favorite is the jalapeño one." "The food was authentic and very flavorful," said another Ye…

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by Sam Barron
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BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall
BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall A roadside food truck offering sweet and savory barbecue specialties has opened across the street from the former Phillipsburg Mall. Drake’s Joint Roadside BBQ is “bringing the smoke show to you” at 1193 Rt. 22. It first opened on Rt. 10 in East Hanover and has two additional locations slated for Newark and Wayne, its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Drake’s Joint (@drakesjoint) The place was opened by Daniel Risis, whose old spot Toby’s Cup, is heading to auction later this week. Drake's offers platters stacke…

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by Valerie Musson
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NJ Shooting Center To Become Law Enforcement Range NJ Shooting Center To Become Law Enforcement Range
NJ Shooting Center To Become Law Enforcement Range A private shooting range in Ocean County is about to become a training center for law enforcement, according to its owners. Shooters Sporting Center is being sold to Ocean County, who plans on turning the property into a regional training center for first responders, according to a Facebook post. The popular shooting center, located on Route 539 in Tuckerton, mentioned that sometime in the future Ocean County government may reopen the shooting range to the public. Its retail store will be relocating to where it all began... back to the Tip's Hardware building at 218 Main St. in West C…

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by Jon Craig
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Popular Bergen County Cafe Relocates After 20 Years: 'I Wasn't Ready To Be Done' Popular Bergen County Cafe Relocates After 20 Years: 'I Wasn't Ready To Be Done'
Popular Bergen County Cafe Relocates After 20 Years: 'I Wasn't Ready To Be Done' Exactly 20 years ago, Gail Corbo bought Country Cafe. Well, back then it was called Franklin Lakes Deli. It was on Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes, and Corbo had been working there since her teens. "It had a hometown feel," Corbo, of Mahwah, tells Daily Voice. "The nice part for me was that when I was working there in high school, I had people bringing their kids in, and then those people started bringing their kids in." Corbo says, "It was a fun little spot in Franklin Lakes that a lot of kids grew up on." And so, when Country Cafe lost its lease in July 2023, Corbo was heartbroken. Sayin…

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by Cecilia Levine