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Weather
Fast-Moving Storm Knocks Power To Thousands Across North Jersey
A fast-moving round of thunderstorm knocked power to thousands of New Jersey residents Thursday morning, May 23. PSEG was reporting approximately 2,000 outages in Bergen County (1,156 in New Milford, 398 in Paramus); 2,341 in Essex County (983 in Caldwell, 448 in West Caldwell); 1,230 in Gloucester County (1,206 in Woodbury City). JCP&L was reporting approximately 1,300 in Franklin Township, where a downed tree closed Route 57. JCP&L also said 1,000 residents in Lebanon were in the dark, as were 1,000 in Bethlehem. Knowlton, Hope, Liberty, and Independence …
Business
All About The Ovens: Patsy's Tavern Turned Down Portnoy's Pizza Fest Invite — For Good Reason
Patsy's Tavern in Paterson may have turned down their invitation to Barstool Sports' One Bite Pizza Fest, but New Jersey was still well-represented as several others were in attendance. The One Bite Pizza Fest was held Saturday, Sept. 23 in Coney Island, and featured 35 pizzerias all highly-rated by Barstool CEO Dave Portnoy. Patsy's Tavern owner Steve Barbarulo said his shop was invited to the pizza fest, but Barstool was providing the ovens for all the attending pizzerias and couldn't get them the same 90-year-old oven they've had in the shop since Barbarulo was a kid. And the oven is w…
Police & Fire
Drug
Fraud
: Crimebusters Smash Statewide NJ Ring That Stole, Forged Prescriptions For Codeine
An elaborate drug fraud ring operating in more than half the counties in New Jersey stole doctors’ prescription pads as part of a scheme to stock up on opioid-boosted cough syrup, authorities charged. Medical offices in various parts of the state – including Wayne, Morristown and Bridgewater – were broken into by Divinete Jeffries, 30, of East Orange, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Jefferies snatched prescription pads that were then forged and given to accomplices who submitted them to various pharmacies using stolen IDs and bogus driver’s licenses, according to an indictment return…
News
Winners
: Mega Millions Players Take Home $30K, $10K
There were two third-tier prizewinning tickets sold for the Friday, March 24, drawing that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball. One of those tickets was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $30,000. Those tickets were purchased at the following locations: Gloucester County ($30,000): Collings Lakes Food Market, 10 E. Blackhorse Pke, Williamstown; and Essex County ($10,000): Stop & Shop #2807, 875 Bloomfield Ave., West Caldwell. The winning numbers for the Friday, March 24, drawing were: 14, 17, 33, 42, and 66. The Gold Mega Ball w…
Police & Fire
Bus Driver Was DWI When He Drove Through West Caldwell Home: Police
A 37-year-old school bus driver from Newark has been charged after plowing his bus into a West Caldwell home on Friday, Jan. 27, police said. Anthony R. Stuckey had just dropped students off at West Caldwell Tech High School, before he drove his bus into an unoccupied Passaic Avenue home just before 8:40 a.m., West Caldwell police said. Stuckey was treated for minor injuries on scene and refused further medical attention. He was charged with 15 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, DUI with minor passengers, operating a commercial vehicle with a BAC of .04% or highe…
Lifestyle
Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey
It’s a new year, which means we’re back again with a new list of North Jersey’s best spots for everyone’s favorite dessert disguised as breakfast — the deliciously decadent doughnut. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications, and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these bakeries, however, are dishing out creamy, frosted, and jelly-filled doughnuts we think you'll love — some might even have a line out the door before dawn when th…
News
Arrest Made In Pepper-Spray, Stun Gun Ski Barn Robbery In Wayne
Detectives from Wayne arrested one of three robbers who pepper-sprayed and tried to zap a Ski Barn employee with a stun gun, authorities said. The victim had confronted Shavani C. Robinson, 34, of Newark and two accomplices -- a man and a woman -- as they tried to flee the Route 23 store with more than $1,000 worth of stolen goods late last year, Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. Store video shows one of the bandits pepper-spraying the employee while another tries using a stun gun that he knocked away, the captain said. Responding officers found the victim still recovering from the spray, Dal…
Real Estate
North Jersey Shopping Center Sells For $47M
A North Jersey strip mall home to a Stop & Shop has sold for $47 million, Jersey Digs reports. The owner of the Essex Mall on Bloomfield Avenue in West Caldwell was represented by CBRE Group, Inc., who also procured the buyer, Milbrook Properties, the outlet said. Millbrook has properties along the East Coast, including nine in New Jersey. Click here for more from Jersey Digs.
Obituaries
West Caldwell Baseball Player Bryan Norton Dies Suddenly, 24
Lifelong West Caldwell resident Bryan Norton died suddenly on Monday, July 11. He was 24 years old. Bryan graduated from James Caldwell High School in 2016, where he played varsity baseball and football. and Caldwell University in 2020, having earned his bachelor's degree in sports management, his obituary says. He landed his dream job working as a partnership activation coordinator for Major League Baseball, and previously worked for the New Jersey Devils and the New York Yankees. A GoFundMe page was launched to create a scholarship in Bryan's name. Bryan is survived by his parents;…
Police & Fire
Gen Z Is Doxxing Lawmakers And Hate Mail For Justice Alito Is Ending Up At His Old NJ Address
Hate mail intended for Supreme Court Justice and former New Jersey resident Samuel Alito is ending up in the wrong hands, thanks to Gen Z doxxing lawmakers responsible for the Roe V. Wade overturn. West Caldwell police responded to multiple calls at Alito's former home since last week's overturn, they said. Alito drafted the majority opinion to revoke women's constitutional rights to an abortion, however, he does not live in West Caldwell anymore and hasn't since 2007. "Justice Alito moved out of West Caldwell just after being confirmed to the US Supreme Court, 15 years ago in 2007," polic…
Lifestyle
NJ Dating Coach Featured On Hit Netflix Show 'Love On The Spectrum'
New Jersey native Jennifer Cook sits on the floor and rolls three balls in rapid succession to Abbey Romeo. The 25-year-old Los Angeles woman is on the Autism spectrum, and often struggles with keeping conversation. And so, every time Cook, who grew up in West Caldwell, rolls a ball to Abbey, she asks her a question. The balls are coming fast and Abbey struggles to keep up. But then, Cook — who is on the spectrum herself — rolls the balls slower, waiting until Abbey rolls one back with a response to ask another one. After a few turns, Cook looks at Abbey and asks, "Do you know what y…
News
Stuck Truck Throws Monkey Wrench Into Ridgewood Rush-Hour Routine
A major Ridgewood thoroughfare was closed for more than an hour after a delivery driver's truck got stuck in the middle of a U-turn. The driver told village police his brakes locked up as he headed down Garber Square and realized the truck wouldn't clear the railroad bridge off North Broad Street around 8 a.m. Friday, April 29. The FreshPro Distributors truck out of West Caldwell ended up stuck on the median, blocking traffic in both directions. All Points Towing got the driver out of his predicament while police detoured motorists coming off Franklin and West Ridgewood avenues. No injur…
Police & Fire
Details Released In Easter Sunday Plane Crash At Essex County Airport
A pilot and his two passengers escaped uninjured when the plane they were flying in ran off a runway and crashed at the Essex County Airport on Easter Sunday, authorities said. The 2020 Citation CJ3 Plus was found at the end of Runway 22 in a drainage brook around 2:40 p.m., Fairfield police said. As police and EMS were arriving, the pilot and two passengers were climbing out, police said. They were identified as a 45-year-old man from Danbury, CT, a 57-year-old man from Poughkeepsie, NY and a 66-year-old man from Bernardsville, the plane's owner. The plane was trying to land on Runway 22 …
Obituaries
Beloved North Jersey Dad Dies Suddenly, 34
Beloved North Jersey father Franklin Long died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at the age of 34. Long attended Hackensack High School before graduating from Union County College in 2010, his social media pages say. He then moved to Newark, where he lived at the time of his death, his Facebook page says. Long worked as a field technician for ROI in West Caldwell. He was remembered as a devoted father and brother. “My heart is broken,” reads a tribute on Long’s obituary. “I was a big sister to such [a] beautiful baby boy…I love you and miss you dearly.” Long’s funeral will be held at Ca…
News
Accountant From Morris Charged With Sexually Abusing Bergen Pre-Teen
A Lyndhurst preteen was sexually abused by an accountant from Morris County, authorities said. Amit Bhatt, 42, of Denville was charged with sexual assault by contact and child endangerment, records show. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said a joint investigation by members of his Special Victims Unit and Lyndhurst police “revealed that (he) sexually assaulted the victim." Bhatt is accused of masturbating in front of the child, court records show. Bhatt, who has a practice in West Caldwell, was graduated from Rutgers University and received a Master of Business degree in account…
News
How Much Snow Did You Get? These Are Totals By Town In New Jersey
New Jerseyans on Friday woke up to several inches of snow on the ground in the first major storm for some and second for others this week. Most of the state got somewhere between four and six inches, according to the National Weather Service. Areas in Sussex County got the last amount of snow, average between 1.8 and 3 inches. The most amount of snow seems to have landed in parts of Bergen and Gloucester counties: 6 to 7.3 inches. Here are the averages across New Jersey from north to south, according to the National Weather Service's legend: Newton: 3 inches Lake Hopatcong: 3.6 Jefferson…
Obituaries
North Jersey Mom, Beloved Special Education Worker Lauren Marek Dies, 35
A North Jersey family is mourning the loss of the "center of their universe." Lauren Marek of West Caldwell died on Dec. 19 at Mountainside Medical Center in Glen Ridge, her obituary says. She was 35 years old. Marek was married to John Marek and was the mother of Audrey, 7, and John, 4. A GoFundMe page launched for Marek's family had raised $35,000 as of Tuesday evening. "Lauren was a kind and compassionate person who was always first in line to help anyone in need," the page reads. "She was always volunteering, asking what else she could do and never asked for anything in return." …
News
Twin Who Lost His Leg Trying To Stop North Jersey Brother From Drunk Driving Dies, 19
A 19-year-old North Jersey man who lost his leg trying to stop his brother from drunk driving has died, his obituary says. West Caldwell's Joseph N. Dattoli -- "a protector by nature" -- died on Oct. 19. Joe lost his leg after authorities said his drunk twin brother, Anthony Dattoli, drove into a tree with him on the hood of the car on June 27, according to a GoFundMe launched by the Dattolis' sister. The crash occurred at the corner of Central Avenue and Taylor Drive, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and West Caldwell Police Chief Dennis A. Capriglione Jr. said in a…
Police & Fire
Essex Prosecutor: DWI Driver Flees After Crashing Into Tree With Twin Brother On The Hood
An 18-year-old North Jersey man lost his leg after authorities said his drunk twin brother drove into a tree with him on the hood of the car, his sister said. Anthony Dattoli of West Caldwell surrendered with his lawyer on Monday in connection with the June 27 hit-and-run crash that severely injured Joseph Dattoli, authorities said. Anthony Dattoli "was intoxicated and drove with his twin brother on the hood of his vehicle, ultimately crashing into a tree and leaving his brother with life-altering injuries," Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and West Caldwell …
Business
Best Doughnuts In North Jersey
Simply glazed or topped with outrageous concoctions, doughnuts seem to be that timeless sweet treat that will satisfy you any time of year. When Dunkin Donuts just won't cut it, North Jersey boasts plenty more to choose from. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Beignets, Denville View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glaze Donuts (@glazedonuts) Glaze Donuts, New Milford/Fort Lee/West Caldwell …
Police & Fire
80-Year-Old Victim Slashed By Paterson Woman In Her West Caldwell Home: Police
An 80-year-old woman was recovering after being slashed inside of her West Caldwell home earlier this week, police said. A 911 caller said a woman armed with two knives, later identified as Laila M. Alayat, of Paterson, was banging at her door and trying to force her way in around 7:30 a.m. Monday morning, authorities said. Alayat -- who apparently frequents a neighboring home -- ran across the street and went into a different house, where police found her holding two knives, and an 80-year-old woman bleeding in the living room, authorities said. Officers began giving Alayat verbal command…
News
Winner
: Jersey Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Sold At North Jersey Stop & Shop
A New Jersey Lottery ticket good for $514,159 was sold at a North Jersey supermarket. The Jersey Cash 5 ticket from the Wednesday, April 14, drawing was sold at Stop & Shop in West Caldwell. The winning numbers were 06, 27, 31, 36, and 42 and the XTRA number was 04. The retailer will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for the winning ticket sold. That ticket was sold
Police & Fire
NJ Officer Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Teen For Years, Trying To Get Her To Lie About It
A North Jersey police officer was arrested on accusations he sexually assaulted a teenage girl multiple times and then tried getting her to lie about it to law enforcement agents, reports say. Richard F. Haffner, 43, of West Caldwell -- currently suspended from the Roseland Police Department -- was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a teenager and trying to hire a person as a prostitute, NJ.com reports. Last Friday, he was charged with trying to engaged in prostitution on accusations he tried to offer an acquaintance money for sex in January, court records show. He was suspended with…
Police & Fire
Police: Trio Used Stolen $1M To Renovate North Jersey Deli During Pandemic, Buy Engagement Ring
Two women and one man stole more than $1 million from a North Jersey business and blew it on memorabilia from some of most famous athletes in the sports the world, an engagement ring, exercise bike and renovations to their local deli, authorities said. Regina DeComa, 36, of Cedar Grove; Dawn Becker, 55, of Oakland; and Allan Soriano, 42, of Cedar Grove were arrested on various fraud charges, Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna said. DeComa was an office manager and Becker the financial comptroller of a Fairfield business made "unauthorized distributions of corporate funds" to themselves b…
Business
Amazon Delivery Station Opens In Bergen County
A new Amazon delivery station has opened in Bergen County, creating 300 full- and part-time jobs. The 231,000 square-foot building opened this week at 118 Moonachie Ave., in Carlstadt. The new jobs all pay at least $15.75 per hour in addition to hundreds of driver opportunities for Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners and Amazon Flex drivers. This is the third delivery station to open in the last several weeks in North Jersey -- the others in West Caldwell and Newark. Delivery stations power the last mile of our order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packages are s…
News
Amazon Opens Another North Jersey Facility This Week
Amazon is opening another new delivery station in North Jersey this week. The 640,000 square-foot building Newark facility on Delancy Street will create 100 full- and part-time jobs all paying at least $15 an hour. Hundreds of driver opportunities for Amazon’s Delivery Service Partners and Amazon Flex drivers are also opening up. Last week, Amazon opened a delivery station in West Caldwell, making this the second delivery station to open in Essex County this month. Delivery stations power the last mile of our order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packa…
News
Amazon Opening North Jersey Delivery Station This Week
A new Amazon delivery station will open its doors this week in North Jersey. The West Caldwell facility on Patton Drive is nearly 160,000 square feet, and will create more than 130 full- and part-time jobs. All jobs pay at least $15 an hour (click here to apply). Delivery stations power the last mile of the order process and help speed up deliveries for customers. Packages are shipped to a delivery station from neighboring Amazon Fulfillment and Sortation Centers, loaded into delivery vehicles and delivered to customers. Delivery stations offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to b…
Police & Fire
5 From North Jersey Busted In Lucrative Political Bribery Scheme With Morristown Lawyer
Five North Jersey residents were busted in a major political corruption case that has already produced charges against public officials and political candidates from Hudson and Morris counties. Last month, state officials said Elizabeth Valandingham, 47, had prepared and submitted proposals for the law firm where she worked to the township of Bloomfield for legal services between 2012 and 2016, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. Valandingham said the company hadn’t made any political contributions. She was lying, Grewal said. Valandingham and an unnamed co-conspirator “recr…
Lifestyle
Nurses Get Free Doughnuts, Coffee From Glaze & Dunkin All Day
Calling all nurses! Glaze Donuts is giving free doughnuts to nurses on Wednesday, May 6 in honor of National Nurse's Day -- Florence Nightingale's birthday. Nurses can bring their IDs to any Glaze Donuts shop for a free treat. Stores are located in West Caldwell, New Milford and Fort Lee. Dunkin Donuts is also offering nurses a free medium hot or iced coffee and doughnut to all nurses and healthcare professionals.
News
Beloved Caldwell Middle School Principal James Brown Dies Of Coronavirus, 48
Caldwell's Grover Cleveland Middle School principal James Brown died of coronavirus. He was 48 years old. Brown lived in Colonia with his wife, Sherry, and three children. Gov. Phil Murphy singled out Brown's death during his Friday coronavirus briefing, announcing a total of 29,895 cases statewide. "God bless him,'' the governor said. "The accolades being posted in his memory by the members his community show just how deeply respected and loved he was." The governor also cited the loss of New Jersey jazz great Bucky Pizzarelli, a native of Paterson, bringing the state's total d…
Schools
Flanders Teen In Custody After Attacking Teacher In West Caldwell
A Flanders teen was taken into custody after attacking a teacher and injuring two other staff members at a West Caldwell school, authorities said. The 13-year-old girl attacked the Essex Valley School teacher at 11:04 a.m. on Wednesday, West Caldwell police said. The two staff members sustained minor injuries while intervening, while the teacher initially assaulted was transported to Mountainside Hospital for treatment of undisclosed injuries, police said. The Essex Valley School's website says it's a "comprehensive therapeutic alternative school that offers second chances to students…
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