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'Happy Gilmore 2' Films In Bergen County 'Happy Gilmore 2' Films In Bergen County
'Happy Gilmore 2' Films In Bergen County "Happy Gilmore 2" brought some Hollywood excitement to Hackensack on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Sources confirmed that the filming took place near Atlantic and State Streets (have photos? email clevine@dailyvoice.com).  Residents also reported seeing film crews at HacPac and Riverview Liquors in Bogota. The highly anticipated sequel, starring Adam Sandler as Happy Gilmore and Christopher McDonald as his unforgettable rival Shooter McGavin, has been shooting across New Jersey, with stops in Hackettstown, Kearny, Millburn, Morristown, Verona, and now Hackensack. The movie, set to stream on Ne…
Odell Beckham Jr.'s Former NJ Home With Sweeping NYC Views Sells For $2.288M Odell Beckham Jr.'s Former NJ Home With Sweeping NYC Views Sells For $2.288M
Odell Beckham Jr.'s Former NJ Home With Sweeping NYC Views Sells For $2.288M A North Jersey home formerly leased by NFL star Odell Beckham Jr. has been sold for $2.288 million.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑 (@nicolejadoo_realestate) The 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom property at 999 Boulevard East in Weehawken offers 3,790 square feet of luxury living and breathtaking, unobstructed views of the New York City skyline. While it’s unclear how long Beckham leased the home, the property has gained attention for its connection to the NFL star. One of the main selling points of the home, wh…
Mets Claim Park Ridge Pitcher Kevin Herget Mets Claim Park Ridge Pitcher Kevin Herget
Mets Claim Park Ridge Pitcher Kevin Herget Kevin Herget will be pitching a stone's throw away from his home state next season. The Mets signed the 33-year-old Park Ridge native off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers, the MLB confirmed Monday, Nov. 4. The Kean University Hall of Famer was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 39th round of the 2013 MLB Draft. Herget made his MLB debut in 2022 with the Tampa Bay Rays. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and then the Brewers. According to the MLB website, Herget spent most of the summer  The Mets added two players to their 40-man roster, claiming Herget from the Brewers …
Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts' Glove Said He Planned It: Report Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts' Glove Said He Planned It: Report
Man Who Ripped Ball From Mookie Betts' Glove Said He Planned It: Report Update: The Yankees said that Austin Capobianco and the other man ejected from Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, Oct. 29, will be barred from attending the contest on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The team did not say if Capobianco would have his season tickets revoked.  Original: The New York Yankees fan who ripped the ball from a Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder's glove when it went over the right field wall in Game 4 of the World Series in the Bronx told reporters he'd planned to do it, according to The Athletic.  Connecticut resident Austin Capobianco, age 38, of Branford i…
How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions
How Well Do You Know Your NJ Service Areas? Try These 'Jeopardy' Questions New Jersey naming its service areas after prominent Garden State public figures was put under the "Jeopardy!" spotlight on Thursday, Oct. 24. A category on the show was "Garden State Parkway Rest Area Names" and had the following answers. How well do you know the rest stops in Jersey? For $200: A: If you’re driving from Lakehurst to Bloomfield, you can fittingly say, “Whoa, we’re halfway there” at the stop named for this singer. For $400 A: This late great “Sopranos” actor was honored with a Montvale Service Area. For $600: A: A rest area honors Larry Doby, once of the Negro League’s …
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63 Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63 Terri Breen, of Essex Fells and later of West Orange, passed away on Oct. 14, 2024. She was 63 years old. Born Mary Theresa Faleskie on Dec. 12, 1960, at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, HI, Terri graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy and earned her BA from Pennsylvania State University, State College. After college, Terri moved to New York City, beginning her career in advertising at Doyle Dane Bernbach and later at Women’s Day Magazine. She left her career to focus on what she considered her most important job of all — raising her beloved sons, Conor and Liam. Devoted to their growth, …
Basketball Hall Of Famer, Former NJ Net Dikembe Mutombo Dies At 58 Basketball Hall Of Famer, Former NJ Net Dikembe Mutombo Dies At 58
Basketball Hall Of Famer, Former NJ Net Dikembe Mutombo Dies At 58 Basketball legend Dikembe Mutombo, who played for the Philadelphia 76ers, New Jersey Nets and New York Knicks as part of a Hall of Fame career, died of brain cancer at the age of 58, the NBA announced on Monday, Sept. 30. We share our condolences with his wife, Rose, the entire Mutombo family, and their loved ones. RIP. pic.twitter.com/3j7M1ONqxJ — Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) September 30, 2024 Mutombo, who also played for the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks and Houston Rockets, was known for his signature shot block, which he would follow up by wagging his finger and yelling, "No No No!…
Teen Football Player Airlifted After Losing Feeling In Legs In Sussex County, Police Say Teen Football Player Airlifted After Losing Feeling In Legs In Sussex County, Police Say
Teen Football Player Airlifted After Losing Feeling In Legs In Sussex County, Police Say A 13-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital after he was injured playing football on the evening of Saturday, Sept. 21, in Sussex County authorities said. At 8:11 p.m., the boy was playing football at Station Park in Sparta Township when he temporarily lost feeling in his legs, Sparta Township Police Captain Thomas Snyder said.  An Atlantic Air helicopter transported the boy to Morristown Medical Center, Snyder said.  The young athlete regained feeling in both legs before the helicopter arrived, but was still hospitalized for for further evaluation, Snyder said.
Meet ESPN's Mike Greenberg In North Jersey Meet ESPN's Mike Greenberg In North Jersey
Meet ESPN's Mike Greenberg In North Jersey ESPN personality Mike Greenberg is coming to North Jersey to finally settle your sports arguments once and for all. Greenberg is hosting a book signing for his new book "Got Your Answers: The 100 Greatest Sports Arguments Settled," on Monday, Sept. 23 at Bookends in Ridgewood at 6 p.m. Greenberg will be joined by co-author Paul Hembekides.  The book features Greenberg and Hembekides settling the 100 most-debated questions in sports while also offering up 100 lists that will tell you the best in football, baseball, hockey and boxing, according to a synopsis. Greenberg and Hemebekides re…
Boy Killed In Post-Scrimmage NJ Crash With Opposing Coach Identified (UPDATE) Boy Killed In Post-Scrimmage NJ Crash With Opposing Coach Identified (UPDATE)
Boy Killed In Post-Scrimmage NJ Crash With Opposing Coach Identified (Update) Football communities in South Jersey were left reeling following a post-scrimmage crash that left a coach and 9-year-old player dead on Thursday, Sept. 12. A GoFundMe campaign identifies the athlete killed as Easton Beisler, who played for Upper Township.  Vineland police previously said a boy identified only as E.B. was riding in an SUV that collided with motorcyclist Addiel Ortiz, 31, at Maple Avenue near Becker Drive at around 5:53 p.m., Vineland police said. Ortiz was riding a Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle east on Maple when the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse heading…
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Watched the New York Jets and New York Giants in Week 1 and already having second thoughts about buying a ticket to see them play at MetLife Stadium this year? Well, there are plenty of restaurants and bars around the stadium if you're planning to see the Giants attempt to rebound from their dismal 2023 season or see if Gang Green can live up to the hype.  And who knows, pick the right spot and you might see Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a Cedar Grove resident, celebrating what Jets fans hope will be many home victories this season. Marcus Live! Bar & Grille in American D…
Steph Curry Coming To Ridgewood Country Club In Paramus Steph Curry Coming To Ridgewood Country Club In Paramus
Steph Curry Coming To Ridgewood Country Club In Paramus Steph Curry is in New Jersey — for a cause. The NBA point guard has partnered with KPMG for the UNDERRATED Golf Tour, a summer tournament that works to provide underrepresented youth with the opportunity to play golf, and will be at the Ridgewood Country Club in Paramus on Wednesday, Sept. 4. The tour kicked off earlier this summer but culminates this week with the final round, the Curry Cup, at the Ridgewood Country Club. Finals began Tuesday, Sept. 3, but Curry will be at RCC on Wednesday, a spokesperson from the organization tells Daily Voice. “Golf has always been one of the most power…
GOLD! New Jersey's Hezly Rivera Medals With Women's Gymnastics Team At Paris Olympics 2024 GOLD! New Jersey's Hezly Rivera Medals With Women's Gymnastics Team At Paris Olympics 2024
Gold! New Jersey's Hezly Rivera Medals With Women's Gymnastics Team At Paris Olympics 2024 Hezly Rivera got her gold. The 16-year-old Bergen County native, Team USA's youngest competitor, earned a gold medal alongside her four teammates at Paris Olympics 2024 in the finals on Tuesday, July 30. While Rivera didn't compete in the finals, she did help boost her team's score to qualify for the finals on the uneven bars, where she earned 13.900 (her beam score was dropped). Simone Biles and Team USA took the gold medal at the finals with a score of  171.296. More than five points behind them is second-place Italy, with Bravil in third. Hezly, who grew up in Oradell and trained at EN…
Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In North Jersey Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In North Jersey
Township To Buy YMCA Slated For Closure After 15 Years In North Jersey Wayne Township's YMCA is closing after 15 years, and the township plans to purchase the facility. The Pike Drive Wayne YMCA, a branch of the Metropolitan YMCA, reached an agreement with local officials to sell the building, according to a press release issued earlier this month. The township is aiming to purchase the facility on or around Nov. 1, however, an exact closing date for the Y will be subject to the terms of the signed contract. Y officials vowed to give ample notice to members and staff. “While we are saddened to be leaving Wayne Township, we are proud to have ser…
Gregg Berhalter, NJ Native, Fired As Head Coach Of US Men's Soccer Team Gregg Berhalter, NJ Native, Fired As Head Coach Of US Men's Soccer Team
Gregg Berhalter, NJ Native, Fired As Head Coach Of US Men's Soccer Team The search is on for a new head coach of the US Men's National Team. The team flamed out in front of hometown fans and were bounced from the 2024 Copa America in the group stage after losing to Urugay and Panama.  It was the first time the US failed to advance out of the group stage. On Wednesday, July 10, the US Soccer Federation made an unsurprising announcement: The team's head coach, Englewood native Gregg Berhalter, 50, had been "relieved of his duties, effective immediately." The search for a new #USMNT head coach has begun. pic.twitter.com/BFVedpnyfo — U.S. Soccer …
Retired NY Knicks Star Charles Oakley Dines At NJ Restaurant During Special Trip For Friend Retired NY Knicks Star Charles Oakley Dines At NJ Restaurant During Special Trip For Friend
Retired NY Knicks Star Charles Oakley Dines At NJ Restaurant During Special Trip For Friend Akhtar Farzaie needed one more person to bring to a charity golf outing at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster last month.  Naturally, retired NY Knicks power forward Charles Oakley was the first person to come to mind. Farzaie, 41, who owns Bella Pizza in Hillsborough, met the 60-year-old NBA legend when he said he was elbowed by him during a pickup game at a local YMCA in 2002. The two were later acquainted by mutual friends, and have kept in touch ever since. Oakley agreed to make a special trip out to Somerset County for Farzie last month, and was treated to seared Bronzino, si…
How Superfan's Classic Order From Local NJ Diner Lured New Wide Receiver To NY Jets How Superfan's Classic Order From Local NJ Diner Lured New Wide Receiver To NY Jets
How Superfan's Classic Order From Local NJ Diner Lured New Wide Receiver To NY Jets "This what got the deal signed right here." Jets fans have the Morristown Diner to thank for their newest free agent acquisition.  Mike Williams, a wide receiver, said he signed with the team after seven seasons with the Chargers because a Jets superfan did the ultimate Garden State move: Ordered him a Taylor ham, two eggs and cheese from a diner and sent it to the Jets practice facility in Florham Park. NYJ Matt chronicled it all on Twitter, placing the order with Morristown Diner early Tuesday, March 19 and then updating millions as they waited for it to arrive. NYJ Matt, who lives in P…
Aaron Judge Picks Up Dinner Tab For NJ's Tommy DeVito Aaron Judge Picks Up Dinner Tab For NJ's Tommy DeVito
Aaron Judge Picks Up Dinner Tab For NJ's Tommy DeVito Aaron Judge, the current King of New York sports, did a kind gesture for Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito. DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate who lives in Cedar Grove, said in an interview with Peter Schrager, of FOX Sports, that he was recently dining in New York City when he noticed the Yankees slugger and 2022 MVP, at the table next to him. "I saw him out of the corner of my eye, but I didn't want to go say hello yet," DeVito said. "I waited for the end of the dinner. I went to go pay and the waiter came over and said 'Aaron paid for your tab.' " Peter Schrager chats with @…
Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop
Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop Has Tommy DeVito, the North Jersey native and winner of two straight games, given you hope about the future of the New York Giants? Tell him yourself. DeVito, the rookie starting quarterback for Big Blue, will be signing autographs at Primo Hoagies in Wayne at 1168 Hamburg Turnpike on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is DeVito's first public autograph appearance, the sandwich shop said. DeVito is a Cedar Grove native and Don Bosco graduate. In honor of DeVito's love for his mother's chicken cutlets, Primo Hoagies is offering 15 percent off on all primo size chicken cutlet …
Hundreds Turn Out For Funeral Of Former Pascack Valley HS Football Captain Devin Wolfe, 30 Hundreds Turn Out For Funeral Of Former Pascack Valley HS Football Captain Devin Wolfe, 30
Hundreds Turn Out For Funeral Of Former Pascack Valley HS Football Captain Devin Wolfe, 30 Joe Wolfe always knew his son was well-liked, but he didn't fully understand how loved he was until his funeral last week. Devin Wolfe, 30, who grew up in River Vale, died in a car accident on Long Island on Saturday, Sept. 9. His former teammates, friends from childhood, peers from college at Johnson & Wales University, coworkers, coaches, teachers, and relatives flew and drove out to Bergen County for Devin's services Thursday, Sept. 14 and Friday, Sept. 15. Seeing the nearly one thousand of them lining up for visitation at Becker Funeral Home and spilling out of pews at the funeral…
Legendary NJ Sportswriter Jim Hague Dead At 62 Legendary NJ Sportswriter Jim Hague Dead At 62
Legendary NJ Sportswriter Jim Hague Dead At 62 Jim Hague's byline was a fixture on the sports pages of New Jersey newspapers. The renowned journalist and Jersey City native died on Sunday, June 11 at the age of 62, according to his obituary.  Hague was a sports fanatic at a young age and always dreamed of being a sportswriter, when he used to write the recaps of his own games, his obituary reads. He graduated St. Peter's Prep in 1979 and studied journalism at Marquette University, according to his obituary. After graduation, his writing chronicled the exploits of northern New Jersey sports, writing for The Hudson Dispatch, The Hudson R…
Linebacker From NJ Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say Linebacker From NJ Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say
Linebacker From NJ Raped Virgin In PA Basement, Police Say Two 20-year-old football players from St. Francis University sexually assaulted and raped a woman who had never had sex before in a Pennsylvania basement, authorities detail in court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Marcel Mami, of Fredrick, MD, and Daunte White, of Wharton, NJ, have been arrested following a nearly six-month-long investigation on Tuesday, January 24, Loretto Borough police say. The unnamed Cambria County woman came forward during the summer following the assault during a house party in the borough on February 4, 2022, according to the affidavit of probable cause. The men…
Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15 Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15
Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School freshman Carrington DaCosta Reynolds died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 aged 15. Born in Livingston, Carrington was described as a “miracle baby” and was recognized as gifted by Rutgers University at just 15 months, his obituary says. Carrington was also honored as a “S.O.A.R.” (Student Soaring Outside of Park) for serving Thanksgiving Dinner to the homeless at the Ocean Avenue Baptist Church in Jersey City. Carrington was an aspiring music production company owner and “natural entrepreneur who knew how to negotiate,” his memorial says. He was also a youth us…
'He Deserved It': Angry NJ Youth Baseball Coach Leaves Seasoned Umpire With Broken Jaw 'He Deserved It': Angry NJ Youth Baseball Coach Leaves Seasoned Umpire With Broken Jaw
'He Deserved It': Angry NJ Youth Baseball Coach Leaves Seasoned Umpire With Broken Jaw An angry North Jersey youth baseball coach left a seasoned umpire with a broken jaw when he sucker punched him in the face only after being ejected during a game, officials said. The incident happened during a 13-and-under game early this month in Branchburg, the US Amateur Baseball League said on Facebook. The coach who was "built like a linebacker" was apparently seen drinking in between games, and ejected after repeatedly arguing with the umpire, officials said. Upset about a call the umpire with more than 35 years of experience made, the unidentified coach apparently went up to hi…
Tributes Mount: 'Gentleman, Class Act' Northern Valley Athletic Director Tom Kaechele Dies Tributes Mount: 'Gentleman, Class Act' Northern Valley Athletic Director Tom Kaechele Dies
Tributes Mount: 'Gentleman, Class Act' Northern Valley Athletic Director Tom Kaechele Dies TRIBUTE: It’s a measure of the man that tributes continued to mount – not just from his own school and district – as news spread of the death of Tom Kaechele. Thomas Kaechele, who was the athletic director at Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, was a gentleman, a class act, someone who cared not just for his players but those of their opponents, as well, those who knew him said. He died Sunday after battling an illness. “The light in Bergen County sports shines a little bit less bright today,” wrote Jim Tolomeo Sr. “[It] lost one of the best ADs in the business plus a fine…
Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38
Morris County Native, Businessman, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 38 Morris County native, businessman, and beloved dad Christopher "Chris" Peter Stephen Findley died suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 27. He was 38. Born at Hackettstown Memorial Hospital, Findley grew up in Morristown and attended Parsippany Hills and Morristown High Schools, his obituary says. Findley then went on to study business administration at the County College of Morris in Randolph before moving to Aberdeen, South Dakota, in 2013, his memorial says. Findley worked for a roofing company and later studied Humanities with a concentration in Global Interest at Northern State University in Aberd…
Beloved NJ Elementary Student Dies Unexpectedly At Age 12 Beloved NJ Elementary Student Dies Unexpectedly At Age 12
Beloved NJ Elementary Student Dies Unexpectedly At Age 12 Beloved New Jersey elementary school student Jeremian N. Suriel died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 1. He was 12 years old. Lovingly called “CoCo” by his friends and family members, Suriel attended Gloucester Township Elementary School in Blackwood, his obituary says. Suriel was known for his love of music and sports, including baseball and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also enjoyed video games and getting in front of the camera to create videos on TikTok with his cousins, Emani, Nyla, Alayla, and Cornell, according to his memorial. Suriel is predeceased by his mother, Jahaira Suriel; Aunts…
NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Talks Engagement To Ex-NFL Player In 'The Knot' NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Talks Engagement To Ex-NFL Player In 'The Knot'
NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin Talks Engagement To Ex-nfl Player In 'The Knot' Two-time Olympic gold medalist and New Jersey native Sydney McLaughlin is gracing the cover of "The Knot" ahead of her wedding to Andrew Levrone Jr. ALSO SEE: Five Things To Know About NJ Olympian Sydney McLaughlin The 22-year-old hurdler from Dunellen, and her future husband -- who spent two years playing for the Panthers, Jaguars, and Ravens -- had a mutual friend but didn't connect until he slid into her DMs on Instagram, she tells the outlet.  Bonding over their Christian faith and passion for sports, the two dated for a year before getting engaged. In her "The Kno…
'Unique Sweetness, Tenderness': Dumont Boy, 14, Who Died Suddenly 'Wore Heart On His Sleeve' 'Unique Sweetness, Tenderness': Dumont Boy, 14, Who Died Suddenly 'Wore Heart On His Sleeve'
'Unique Sweetness, Tenderness': Dumont Boy, 14, Who Died Suddenly 'Wore Heart On His Sleeve' Members of a stunned and heartbroken community wrapped their collective hearts around a grieving Dumont family Sunday while trying to wrap their minds around the sudden death of a 14-year-old boy who collapsed while playing basketball. Aaron Vasquez, who hoped to someday become a major league baseball player or coach, had finished practicing with his recreational league team on Saturday when he decided to stick around Grant Elementary School to play ball with his younger brother, other parents said. A short time later he collapsed, they said. A coach who's a hospital medic immediately beg…
NYC COVID-19 Capacities: Yankee Stadium Can Have Fans On Opening Day, All 5,425 Of Them NYC COVID-19 Capacities: Yankee Stadium Can Have Fans On Opening Day, All 5,425 Of Them
NYC Covid-19 Capacities: Yankee Stadium Can Have Fans On Opening Day, All 5,425 Of Them Following New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement Wednesday that large arenas in the Empire State can reopen at 10% capacity in less than two weeks, some fans began crunching numbers. We took care of that already (see below). First, know that you’ll have to present a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the game or event. You’ll also have to wear a mask and social distance, of course. The Bronx Bombers launch the 2021 season with a six-game homestand beginning Opening Day, April 1, against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Metropolitans, who open the season on the road, begin their first …
Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week
Belichick Declining Presidential Medal Of Freedom, Cites 'Tragic Events' Of Last Week New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick said that he's declining the Presidential Medal of Freedom because of the "tragic events" last week at the U.S. Capitol. "Recently, I was offered the opportunity to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which I was flattered by out of respect for what the honor represents and admiration for prior recipients," Belichick said in a statement released Monday.  "Subsequently, the tragic events of last week occurred and the decision has been made not to move forward with the award," he added. "Above all, I am an American citizen with great …