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Best Burger and Best Cheap Eats In Bergen County In 2024: White Manna Hamburgers Best Burger and Best Cheap Eats In Bergen County In 2024: White Manna Hamburgers
Best Burger and Best Cheap Eats In Bergen County In 2024: White Manna Hamburgers We are thrilled to announce that White Manna Hamburgers has been named Best Burger and Best Cheap Eats in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, White Manna Hamburgers, a staple in the community since 1946, is celebrated for its simple yet unbeatable approach to burgers, crafting each patty fresh on the grill and pairing it with their signature pickles for a taste that stands the test of time. Readers' Choice voters seem to agree. "Great burgers, iconic location," said Wendy, one voter. "Please never change!" “Their hamburgers are so good a…
Best Spa In Bergen County In 2024: The Fountain Spa Hackensack Best Spa In Bergen County In 2024: The Fountain Spa Hackensack
Best Spa In Bergen County In 2024: The Fountain Spa Hackensack We are thrilled to announce that the Fountain Spa in Hackensack has been named Best Spa in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! In a peaceful and inviting atmosphere, the Fountain Spa offers more than just treatments, signature massages, and revitalizing facials—it’s an oasis of relaxation and luxury, according to its website.  Celebrating something special? The Fountain Spa is also a go-to destination for private events and spa parties, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began wit…
Best Pediatric Practice In Bergen County In 2024: Mona Tantawi PC, Hackensack Pediatrics Best Pediatric Practice In Bergen County In 2024: Mona Tantawi PC, Hackensack Pediatrics
Best Pediatric Practice In Bergen County In 2024: Mona Tantawi PC, Hackensack Pediatrics We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Mona Tantawi of Hackensack Pediatrics has been named Best Pediatric Practice in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to the Hackensack Pediatrics' website, Dr. Mona Tantawi's philosophy centers on providing attentive, personalized care that nurtures her young patients’ physical, emotional, and developmental well-being.  Readers' Choice voters appreciate that. One voter shared: “Dr. Mona Tantawi is one of the most detail-oriented doctors I have ever met. She takes time to listen, explain, and empathize. She is the …
Best Coworking Space In Bergen County In 2024: Office Evolution Hackensack Best Coworking Space In Bergen County In 2024: Office Evolution Hackensack
Best Coworking Space In Bergen County In 2024: Office Evolution Hackensack We are thrilled to announce that Office Evolution has been named Best Coworking Space in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to Office Evolution’s website, the company is dedicated to creating a vibrant community of business professionals in a coworking space designed for productivity.  "Great coworking environment," said Readers' Choice voter Eric of Office Evolution in Hackensack. "Supportive and helpful staff." Photo supplied by Office Evolution Hackensack Readers' Choice voters highlighted the space as an ideal place to meet clients, enjo…
Best Diner In Bergen County In 2024: Chit Chat Diner Best Diner In Bergen County In 2024: Chit Chat Diner
Best Diner In Bergen County In 2024: Chit Chat Diner We are thrilled to announce that Chit Chat Diner in Hackensack has been named Best Diner in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the diner is committed to creating a welcoming environment and serving high-quality meals made with fresh ingredients.  One Readers' Choice voter had specific favorites: "The best turkey burgers and homemade lemonade!"  Another voter called the menu's Fig & Gouda burger "the Greatest!" That same voter praised the food's freshness and Chit Chat Diner's efficiency and hospitality. “You get seated ve…
Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor In Bergen County In 2024: Hallak Cleaners Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor In Bergen County In 2024: Hallak Cleaners
Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor In Bergen County In 2024: Hallak Cleaners We are thrilled to announce that Hallak Cleaners has been named Best Dry Cleaner/Tailor in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!  From dry cleaning delicate couture pieces and everyday clothing to restoring vintage clothing to preserving cherished wedding gowns, Hallack Cleaners offers a comprehensive range of services catering to a variety of garments and linens, according to its website. The team also offers expert tailoring and alterations, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County…
Hasbrouck Heights Pair Charged In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose In Hackensack Hasbrouck Heights Pair Charged In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose In Hackensack
Hasbrouck Heights Pair Charged In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose In Hackensack Two Hasbrouck Heights residents have been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly fentanyl overdose in Hackensack, authorities said. Robert Wichowski, 31, and Xiomara Frias-Barbosa, 28, were taken into custody on Wednesday, March 5, following a months-long investigation into the Nov. 2, 2024, overdose death of a 54-year-old man at a private residence in Hackensack, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Police responded to the home at 6:36 that night and found the victim unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities noted indicators of a possible drug…
Hackensack Police Director Ray Guidetti Stepping Down, City Says Hackensack Police Director Ray Guidetti Stepping Down, City Says
Hackensack Police Director Ray Guidetti Stepping Down, City Says Hackensack Police Director Ray Gudietti is stepping down. The City of Hackensack made the announcement on Thursday, March 6. Guidetti said he will step down at the end of March. Guidetti's departure comes after "taking on a culture of corruption that had infected the Hackensack Police Department when he was appointed in 2022, and instituting major reforms with the goal of bringing the Department back to its rightful position as a premier law enforcement agency in Bergen County," the release says. Guidetti was appointed "after a storied law enforcement career to clean up a police department…
Bergen County Men Held Victim Hostage With Hypodermic Needle In Hotel Room For Hours: Cops Bergen County Men Held Victim Hostage With Hypodermic Needle In Hotel Room For Hours: Cops
Bergen County Men Held Victim Hostage With Hypodermic Needle In Hotel Room For Hours: Cops A man was allegedly held against his will inside a Secaucus motel room for more than two hours while one of his captors blocked the door with a hypodermic needle, police said. Officers responded to the Rodeway Inn on Route 3 East on Sunday, March 2, at 3:19 p.m., after receiving a report of a victim being held hostage inside a room, according to Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller. When police arrived, they found the man inside and immediately removed him to safety while detaining two men at the scene, authorities said. Investigators determined that Kevin Bazemore, 44, of Hackensack, physi…
Paramus Dunkin’ Robbed In Late-Night Smash-And-Grab, Nearly $3K Gone, Prosecutor Says Paramus Dunkin’ Robbed In Late-Night Smash-And-Grab, Nearly $3K Gone, Prosecutor Says
Paramus Dunkin’ Robbed In Late-Night Smash-And-Grab, Nearly $3K Gone, Prosecutor Says A Newark man is behind bars after authorities say he went on a multi-county Dunkin’ burglary spree, swiping more than $18,000 in cash and leaving a trail of destruction behind. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman, who turned himself in on Tuesday, Feb. 25, after detectives tracked him down following weeks of investigation. For nearly two months, Bowman prowled the overnight hours, prying open doors and smashing windows to loot cash registers, safes, and managers’ offices at Dunkin’ Donuts locations across Bergen, Middlesex, Morris, and…
Lodi Man, 43, Sexually Assaulted Child Multiple Times Following Pandemic: Prosecutor Lodi Man, 43, Sexually Assaulted Child Multiple Times Following Pandemic: Prosecutor
Lodi Man, 43, Sexually Assaulted Child Multiple Times Following Pandemic: Prosecutor A 43-year-old Lodi man has been charged with the sexual assaults of a child, authorities announced. Ison Reid, who also goes by Otis Ried, sexually assaulted and endangered a juvenile in Lodi on multiple occasions between 2020 and 2021, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said at the culmination of an investigation. He was arrested Wednesday, Feb. 26 and lodged in the county jail on charges of first-first-degree aggravated sexual assault, two counts of second-degree sexual assault, and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Reid was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pendi…
Armed Trio Who Left Multiple Officers Injured In Wild Chase Indicted: Bergen County Prosecutor Armed Trio Who Left Multiple Officers Injured In Wild Chase Indicted: Bergen County Prosecutor
Armed Trio Who Left Multiple Officers Injured In Wild Chase Indicted: Bergen County Prosecutor A wild late-night police chase in Garfield last November ended with the arrests of three people — including two this month — on multiple weapons and assault charges, including one who allegedly dragged an officer with a getaway car, authorities said. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Christian V. Cepeda, 20, of Paterson; Dante N. Braxton, 20, of Paterson; and Elias X. Montanez, 20, of Elizabeth, following the Nov. 17, 2024, incident on River Drive, which left three Garfield officers injured. Police responded to a suspicious incident involving masked individuals …
$25K Scratch-Off From ShopRite Among Three Bergen County Lottery Winners Sold Last Week $25K Scratch-Off From ShopRite Among Three Bergen County Lottery Winners Sold Last Week
$25K Scratch-Off From ShopRite Among Three Bergen County Lottery Winners Sold Last Week Luck was in the air last week as three lottery players in Bergen County scratched and matched their way to big prizes—one of them scoring a cool $25,000! The biggest win came on Feb. 22 when a Crossword Bonanza scratch-off ticket, worth $25,000, was sold at South River Street Store in Hackensack, lottery officials said. That same day, another lucky player picked up a 200X Cash Blitz ticket at Circle P Food Store in New Milford—a move that turned into a $10,000 payday. Just days earlier, on Feb. 18, someone grabbed a Mega Hot 7’s ticket from Krauszer’s in Wallington and walked away with a $…
Registered Sex Offender ID'd As Man Who Sexually Assaulted Teen In Fort Lee: Complaint Registered Sex Offender ID'd As Man Who Sexually Assaulted Teen In Fort Lee: Complaint
Registered Sex Offender ID'd As Man Who Sexually Assaulted Teen In Fort Lee: Complaint The Fort Lee man charged with sexually assaulting a missing New York City girl has been identified as a registered sex offender. In 2017, Marc Piovanetti was convicted of rape of a child under 15 years old, criminal sex act on a victim incapable of consent/mentally disabled, and sexual performance by child under 16/access to view, records show (see below). Marc Piovanetti charges/convictions NY Sex Offender Registry This month, 58-year-old Piovanetti was arrested again. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Piovanetti was talking to a girl between 13 and 16 years old on s…
Pair Charged With Repeated Sex Assaults Of Child In Bergen County: Prosecutor Pair Charged With Repeated Sex Assaults Of Child In Bergen County: Prosecutor
Pair Charged With Repeated Sex Assaults Of Child In Bergen County: Prosecutor A pair of Wood-Ridge men have been arrested for sexually assaulting a child for nearly two years, authorities said. Francisco A. Serpas, 47, and Angel W. Serpas, 37, both sexually assaulted and endangered the juvenile multiple times from January 2021 to December 2022 in Wood-Ridge, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Authorities received a tip about the alleged assaults on Thursday, Feb. 13, Musella said. On Friday, Feb. 21, the pair — whose relationship was not publicly shared — were arrested and each charged with two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, seco…
Fair Lawn Man, 23, Sexually Assaulted Child Repeatedly In Oradell, Wayne: Prosecutor Fair Lawn Man, 23, Sexually Assaulted Child Repeatedly In Oradell, Wayne: Prosecutor
Fair Lawn Man, 23, Sexually Assaulted Child Repeatedly In Oradell, Wayne: Prosecutor A 23-year-old Fair Lawn man is facing charges for sexually assaulting a child repeatedly in Oradell and Wayne years ago, authorities said. Gerald A. Picado assaulted the child between April 2022 and November 2023 on multiple occasions, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said following an investigation. Picado was arrested Thursday, Feb. 13 and charged with six counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, three counts of second-degree sexual assault, two counts of third-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact, four counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and one…
Gunmen Unleash Bullets In Hackensack Drive-By: Cops Arrest Four, Search For Fifth Gunmen Unleash Bullets In Hackensack Drive-By: Cops Arrest Four, Search For Fifth
Gunmen Unleash Bullets In Hackensack Drive-By: Cops Arrest Four, Search For Fifth Four men have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting that sent bullets flying through a Hackensack neighborhood last summer, authorities said. Quayyan R. Horton, 36, of Jersey City; Charles E. Kirkland, 36, of Newark; Nafee A. Horton, 33, of Newark; and Hakeem J. Jones, 30, of East Orange, were taken into custody following a months-long investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Hackensack Police Department, Prosecutor Mark Musella said Thursday, Feb. 20. The shooting happened on Monday, June 24, 2024, at 6:10 p.m. in the area of Newman Street, authorities said…
Employee Stole Thousands From Popular Bergen County Pizzeria, Police Say Employee Stole Thousands From Popular Bergen County Pizzeria, Police Say
Employee Stole Thousands From Popular Bergen County Pizzeria, Police Say Police have filed charges against a 41-year-old woman accused of stealing thousands from a popular Glen Rock pizzeria. Natisha R. Award, of Cliffside Park, stole cash from the business's safe and forged checks associated with the pizzeria, which she then cashed, Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann said. Francesca Pizza & Pasta Google Maps Awad is charged with third-degree theft, two counts of forgery for check fraud, and two counts of theft by deception. Upwards of $6,000 was allegedly stolen. Awad was arrested by Detective Sgt. James Calaski and Detective Lucas Don…
Gunman Arrested After Shooting At Pair In Englewood Home: Prosecutor Gunman Arrested After Shooting At Pair In Englewood Home: Prosecutor
Gunman Arrested After Shooting At Pair In Englewood Home: Prosecutor An Englewood man wanted in connection with a shooting late last month has been taken into custody, authorities said. Tyrone A. Prioleau, 61, who is unemployed, fled the scene after firing a gun at two people in a home on Knickerbocker Road around 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. Neither victim was struck, and no injuries were reported. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and Englewood Police launched a joint investigation, which led to Prioleau being charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder, second-d…
Officer Spots Handgun In Route 17 Stop Of Mississippi Women, Police Say Officer Spots Handgun In Route 17 Stop Of Mississippi Women, Police Say
Officer Spots Handgun In Route 17 Stop Of Mississippi Women, Police Say A routine traffic stop on Route 17 led to the arrest of two Mississippi women after officers spotted a handgun in plain view inside their vehicle, police said. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Jan. 28, when Ramsey police stopped a blue Honda Accord with a Mississippi registration on Route 17 South, according to Ramsey Police Lt. Jeff Guilfoyle. During the investigation, officers saw a handgun in plain view within the vehicle. The occupants, identified as Raven Johnson, 35, and Katrina McPherson, 51, were arrested without incident, Guilfoyle said. Both women were charged with unlawful poss…
EMT Destroyed Patient Care Records: Bergen County Prosecutor EMT Destroyed Patient Care Records: Bergen County Prosecutor
EMT Destroyed Patient Care Records: Bergen County Prosecutor A 20-year-old EMT from Yonkers has been charged with purposely destroying patient care medical records while working for a Bergen County ambulance service, authorities said. Darren E. Jacobs, 20, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 30, in Paramus following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, according to Prosecutor Mark Musella. Officials said the investigation began on Nov. 22, 2024, when the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Confidential Investigations Unit received information about the destruction of reports and charts relate…
Bergen County's Hottest New Restaurants: Ramen, Soul Food, And Everything In Between Bergen County's Hottest New Restaurants: Ramen, Soul Food, And Everything In Between
Bergen County's Hottest New Restaurants: Ramen, Soul Food, And Everything In Between Bergen County's food scene just got a whole lot tastier.  Five brand-new spots to satisfy your cravings have opened in the area.  Whether you’re slurping noodles, biting into a stuffed paratha, or indulging in soulful comfort food, there’s something for everyone to love. Ramen Factory — Old Tappan Calling all noodle lovers! Ramen Factory at 216 Old Tappan Rd is serving up ramen bowls, rice dishes, and snacks like crispy Japanese fried chicken, gyoza, and pork buns. It's the perfect cozy escape for a flavor-packed meal. View this post on Instagram …
Man Sexually Assaulted Pre-Teen Repeatedly For 3 Years In Bergen County: Prosecutor Man Sexually Assaulted Pre-Teen Repeatedly For 3 Years In Bergen County: Prosecutor
Man Sexually Assaulted Pre-Teen Repeatedly For 3 Years In Bergen County: Prosecutor A 43-year-old Rutherford man is accused of sexually assaulting a child repeatedly for years, authorities said. Rolando F. Pincay-Sailema assaulted the child, who was not yet 13 years old, over the course of three years, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Pincay-Sailema was arrested in Rutherford on Monday, Jan. 27 and charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack.
New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack
New Details, Video Show Workforce Housing, Transit Hub Project In Hackensack Bergen County officials have released a brand-new video rendering of Bergen Junction, a transformational mixed-use development in Hackensack that aims to provide affordable housing for essential workers, support veterans, and revitalize the NJ TRANSIT Hackensack Bus Transfer (scroll for video). The project — announced by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Improvement Authority — will replace the former Bergen County probation building and outdated bus terminal with state-of-the-art facilities.  Bergen Junction will feature a five…
Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Teaneck Driver Who Plowed Dodge Ram Through Hackensack McDonald's Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Teaneck Driver Who Plowed Dodge Ram Through Hackensack McDonald's
Video Shows Arrest Of DUI Teaneck Driver Who Plowed Dodge Ram Through Hackensack McDonald's Newly released bodycam footage shows the arrest of an intoxicated driver who sent his brand-new pickup truck into the side of a Hackensack McDonald's on Tuesday, Dec. 31. The footage, released by Transparency Bodycam on Sunday, Jan. 19, Christian Andia, 37, of Teaneck, being pulled from his 2025 Dodge Ram, which was lodged in the side of the River Street establishment. Records show Andia was also arrested for DUI and careless driving in February 2015, and for DUI, reckless driving, and wrong-way down a one-way street in May 2008. Two days prior to the May 2008 arrest he was arrested for DWI…
New Ballistic Evidence Links Released Gunman To Teaneck Rideshare Shooting: Police New Ballistic Evidence Links Released Gunman To Teaneck Rideshare Shooting: Police
New Ballistic Evidence Links Released Gunman To Teaneck Rideshare Shooting: Police New ballistic evidence has linked a 21-year-old Hackensack man to a Teaneck shooting earlier this month, days after authorities had released him from their custody, police announced. Kawan Vining, 21, was a suspect in the "shots fired" call early Thursday, Jan. 2, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr previously announced. Officers responded to Glenwood and Harding avenues after residents reported hearing gunfire just before 4:30 a.m., McGurr said. Officers quickly located a vehicle matching the description, carrying three males in the backseat. A black bag in the rear seat was found to contai…
Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack
Workforce Housing, State-Of-The Art NJ Transit Bus Terminal To Transform Downtown Hackensack Hackensack is poised for a major transformation as plans for the redevelopment of 133 River St., the site of the city’s aging bus terminal and a long-vacant site of the county probation building move forward. Last week, the Hackensack Planning Board reviewed the Bergen County Improvement Authority’s (BCIA) ambitious proposal to bring a state-of-the-art NJ Transit bus terminal and workforce housing to the city’s downtown. The 387,000-square-foot project will include a 15-story residential tower with 168 units designated for veterans, disabled veterans, and essential workers in fields such as …
Inside Ora: Brand-New Hackensack Mixed-Use Building Nearly Ready To Start Leasing Inside Ora: Brand-New Hackensack Mixed-Use Building Nearly Ready To Start Leasing
Inside Ora: Brand-New Hackensack Mixed-Use Building Nearly Ready To Start Leasing Hackensack’s downtown renaissance continues with the grand opening of Ora. The stunning 270-unit mixed-use community at 321 Main St. will soon offer luxury studio, one, and two-bedroom units.  Executives from The Hampshire Companies, along with project partners Russo Development and Riverbank Management LLC, were joined by Hackensack Mayor John Labrosse and Deputy Mayor Kathleen Canestrino for the ribbon-cutting ceremony last month. Ora stands seven stories tall at the intersection of Main and Berry streets, the former site of Oritani Bank, and is managed by Russo Property Management.…
Bergen County Bank Manager Steals $70K From Employer: Prosecutor Bergen County Bank Manager Steals $70K From Employer: Prosecutor
Bergen County Bank Manager Steals $70K From Employer: Prosecutor A Belleville woman has been charged with theft by deception after authorities say she stole over $70,000 from her Bergen County bank, including funds from a customer’s account. Amira T. White, 43, was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 8, following a months-long investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit, under the direction of Chief Matthew Finck, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The investigation began in March 2024, when authorities were contacted about alleged thefts at a Bergen County bank. Prosecutors allege that White, a bank manager, stole $54,6…
Man Sexually Assaulted Child Multiple Times, Provided Alcohol, Pot:  Bergen Prosecutor Man Sexually Assaulted Child Multiple Times, Provided Alcohol, Pot:  Bergen Prosecutor
Man Sexually Assaulted Child Multiple Times, Provided Alcohol, Pot: Bergen Prosecutor A 28-year-old Ridgefield Park man is accused of sexually assaulting a victim when they were a pre-teen and as a teenager, and giving them marijuana and alcohol on one occasion, authorities said. Ronal P. Vasquez allegedly sexually assaulted the child between ages 13 and 16 in Garfield and gave them marijuana and alcohol, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said citing an investigation launched on Dec. 29, 2024. Vasquez previously sexually assaulted the child twice when they were under 13 years old in Lodi and Passaic, Musella added. Vasquez was arrested in Ridgefield Park on Tuesday, Jan…
Loaded Handgun, 20-Round Mag Seized From Ski Masked Men In Teaneck Shots Fire Call: Cops Loaded Handgun, 20-Round Mag Seized From Ski Masked Men In Teaneck Shots Fire Call: Cops
Loaded Handgun, 20-Round Mag Seized From Ski Masked Men In Teaneck Shots Fire Call: Cops Teaneck police arrested two men and recovered a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine following a “shots fired” call early Thursday morning, Jan. 2, authorities said. The 9-1-1 call came in around 4:27 a.m., reporting gunfire near Harding and Glenwood Avenues, Teaneck Police Chief Andrew McGurr said. Witnesses described hearing three shots, spotting two vehicles speeding away, and seeing three masked individuals in dark clothing walking nearby, police said. Officers quickly located a vehicle matching the description, carrying three males in the backseat. A black bag in the rear seat …