HAWORTH, N.J. – Todd Ledo has been cooking since he was a kid and he's brought his love of food to Haworth, too.A homey experience at Terrace Street Cafe is what Todd hopes to provide customers with most — and a whole lot of good food."I like to make people feel comfortable," he said. "Everyone tells me they feel very at home there."He and his wife, Dina, who live in ...

PATERSON, N.J. – Come sample the cuisine of regional restaurants Monday evening at Paterson's historic landmark The Brownstone, with the return of the Savor Food & Wine Festival."North Jersey's original walk-around tasting event" will feature unlimited samples from top area restaurants, including entrees, desserts, and wines, spirits and craft beer.The event, presented by ...

HAWORTH, N.J. -- Jason W. Plump, of Haworth, died on Thursday, March 23. He was 40.Plump was a printer for Accurate Box Company of Paterson. He was a parishioner at Sacred Heart Church of Haworth.He was an avid bowler, golfer and fisherman, and he had a passion for Notre Dame. He loved watching his children's soccer games. Plump is survived by his wife of 15 years, Dawn (Fojtlin); ...

TOTOWA, N.J. -- Mary "Mytel" Ferrazzano Matera, of Totowa, died on March 24. She was 104.Born in Paterson, Matera moved to East Paterson after she married and raised her family there. She was a member of St. Leo's Church."She was a devoted homemaker and stay-at-home mom for many years before returning to her glamorous job at Alexander's Department Store in Route 4 in ...

MIDLAND PARK, N.J. -- Carmela (D'Amato) Schiavo, of Midland Park, died on Wednesday, March 22. She was 89.Schiavo lived and raised her family in Rockland County before moving to Midland Park many years ago."She was an independent woman long before it was fashionable," information from the funeral home noted. "She was a great cook who also loved fine dining and to travel. ...

PARAMUS, N.J. -- A black-and-white cat went missing this week in Paramus and the owner's brother has taken to the internet to ask for help in finding him."Please let me know if you've seen him," John Cuppi said in his post to the Bergen County NJ Lost and Found Pets Facebook page.Fresco -- who's not even a year old yet -- belongs to Cuppi's brother, Mike. The tuxedo-coated cat ...

FORT LEE, N.J. – "Championship Saturday" is returning to Fort Lee this Saturday, and locals are welcomed to come feel the noise and cheer on the girls basketball teams.Michael Klein, commissioner of the Fort Lee Girls Basketball League remarked on the community nature – and the volume – of the event. When you're in that gym, the entire community of Fort Lee comes and roots for ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Gerald "Jerry" Sternbach, of Hasbrouck Heights, died on Tuesday, March 21. He was 81.Born in New York City, Sternbach was a chiropractor in Hasbrouck Heights from 1958 to 1997, when he retired. He was an avid Giants, Yankees and Rangers fan. "He inspired many, including myself, to pursue careers in healthcare or education," his cousin ...

PARAMUS, N.J. – Edmund Jacob Cleenput – a Waretown resident, formerly of Paramus – died on Wednesday, March 22. He was 71.  Before he retired, Cleenput co-owned of Paramus Dairy with his brother Jack. Many on social media remembered him as their milkman, softball coach, neighbor or friend, as they offered their condolences.He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia (Bonhomme) ...

RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Julius "Jules" W. Reuter Jr., a longtime resident of Rutherford, died on Monday, March 20. He was 86."He was a really friendly guy," Don Bozzone told Daily Voice. Bozzone is an active member of the Greyheads, the older regulars who volunteer with Bergen County Habitat for Humanity."Everyone liked him," Bozzone added. "He was a ...