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Steven, Billy Van Zandt Honored With Street Renamed In Central Jersey Hometown Steven, Billy Van Zandt Honored With Street Renamed In Central Jersey Hometown
Steven, Billy Van Zandt Honored With Street Renamed In Central Jersey Hometown Two brothers known for their artistic talents and passions were honored in their Monmouth County hometown with a street dedicated to them. Middletown officially renamed Wilson Avenue as Van Zandt Way, in honor of musician Steven Van Zandt and playwright Billy Van Zandt. The township held a dedication ceremony with the help of the New Jersey Hall of Fame on Friday, Apr. 26. Wilson Avenue was chosen because the Van Zandts grew up on that street. "We have both been awarded for our work, but being honored by our hometown is obviously very special," Steven and Billy Van Zandt said in a sta…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Man Convicted Again Of Murdering, Torching NJ Woman, 70, For Money Man Convicted Again Of Murdering, Torching NJ Woman, 70, For Money
Man Convicted Again Of Murdering, Torching NJ Woman, 70, For Money 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Questionable DNA evidence found under the fingernails of a 70-year-old Bergen County woman bludgeoned and burned in her home may have gotten her killer a new trial, but it didn't change the outcome. For a second time, a jury in Hackensack convicted Daniel Rochat on Wednesday of all charges in the brutal September 2012 slaying of real estate agent Barbara Vernieri in her East Rutherford home. Rochat, 48, of Wood-Ridge was originally convicted in June 2017 of beating Vernieri, then pouring gasoline on her and around her home before setting it on fire to cover up the crime scene. Pros…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Ex-Con Charged By FBI With Igniting Explosive Outside Passaic County ATM Ex-Con Charged By FBI With Igniting Explosive Outside Passaic County ATM
Ex-Con Charged By FBI With Igniting Explosive Outside Passaic County ATM A career criminal from Passaic County who's been busted dozens of times in North Jersey in just the past few years used an explosive device to damage an ATM, federal authorities charged. Nicolas Torres, 41, of Passaic, has amassed a lengthy rap sheet over much of his adult life, mostly involving business break-ins that local police and county prosecutors have dealt with. This time, though, the FBI's got him. Torres was captured on surveillance video igniting the device in front of the Chase Bank ATM on North 6th Street in Prospect Park in the early morning hours of July 5, 2022, U.S. Attor…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Sports
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer
Garden State 'El Clasico': Real Madrid, FC Barcelona To Play At MetLife Stadium This Summer One of the most famous sports rivalries in the world is coming to the Garden State this summer. Real Madrid CF and FC Barcelona will play an edition of 'El Clasico' at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 3, the Spanish soccer clubs announced on Tuesday, Mar. 19. Two of La Liga's biggest powerhouses will hold the friendly match as part of a preseason summer U.S. tour. This will be the fourth edition of Spain's most historic rivalry played in the U.S. The first was at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with Lionel Messi and Barcelona defeating their Madrid rivals 3-2 on Monday, July 2…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
STABBING AT AMERICAN DREAM: Video Posted, Secaucus Man Arrested STABBING AT AMERICAN DREAM: Video Posted, Secaucus Man Arrested
Stabbing AT American Dream: Video Posted, Secaucus Man Arrested Video shot at the American Dream Mall captured images of a Secaucus man charged with a stabbing this week. It's believed that two men tried to grab him in the cellphone video recorded from a level above the confrontation at the mall in East Rutherford shortly before 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. The bare-chested assailant pulls the shirt over one man's head and knees him in the face before going after the second. HudPost posted the video on X. Eyewitnesses say a stabbing occurred in the American Dream Mall during this encounter. We have not confirmed these details. pic.twitter.com/bB…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
WILD PURSUIT: Car Thief Pulled From Frigid Meadowlands Creek Is Violent Career Criminal WILD PURSUIT: Car Thief Pulled From Frigid Meadowlands Creek Is Violent Career Criminal
Wild Pursuit: Car Thief Pulled From Frigid Meadowlands Creek Is Violent Career Criminal UPDATE: A Union City man who jumped into a frigid Meadowlands creek during a dramatic police chase is an ex-con with nearly 50 arrests in no fewer than five North Jersey counties over the past 35 years. Career criminal Gregory Calvo, 53, is the very embodiment of the phrase “known to police.” He's been convicted nearly two dozen times in Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, Morris and Essex counties since 1989 – for offenses that include robbery, theft, burglary, drug dealing, domestic violence and aggravated assault -- and has been in and out of state prison and county jails since that time only to be…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Grammy Winning Violinist Performs At North Jersey Restaurant Grammy Winning Violinist Performs At North Jersey Restaurant
Grammy Winning Violinist Performs At North Jersey Restaurant Want to see one of the newest Grammy winners? All you have to do is head right to a restaurant in Bergen County. Lorenza Ponce is the in-house violinist at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in East Rutherford, performing there regularly. Congratulations to our in-house violinist @lorenzaponce for her win at the 2024 Grammys! We are so happy that the @... Posted by Elia Mediterranean Restaurant on Monday, February 19, 2024 Ponce won a Grammy for Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album, for her work on the LP "So She Howls." View this post on Instagram …

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by Sam Barron
Sports
Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl LVIII Prediction
Sports-Loving Jersey Shore Crab Makes Super Bowl Lviii Prediction Maybe he appreciates the Kansas City Chiefs' young and talented defense, maybe he's a Swiftie, or maybe he just likes red more than gold. Whatever the reason is, the sports-loving spider crab at SEA LIFE Aquarium New Jersey has made his prediction for Super Bowl LVIII. The crab from the Shark River in Monmouth County has picked the Chiefs to beat the San Francisco 49ers, according to the East Rutherford aquarium. Even though the Niners were listed as two-point favorites on DraftKings on Thursday, Feb. 8, the prognosticating crustacean went against the oddsmakers. "Without any hesitation, h…

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by Chris Spiker
Schools
Fate Of $49.2 Bond — With $29M Option — For Becton Regional High School Determined By Taxpayers Fate Of $49.2 Bond — With $29M Option — For Becton Regional High School Determined By Taxpayers
Fate Of $49.2 Bond — With $29M Option — For Becton Regional High School Determined By Taxpayers One growing Bergen County high school is proposing a $49.2 million bond that would fund new construction and renovations, two years after a $55 million proposal was shot down by voters. Becton Regional High School serves students from East Rutherford, Carlstadt, and Maywood. Residents of East Rutherford and Carlstadt will vote on the proposed bond on March 12. Maywood, who in 2020 for the first time sent 340 of its students to BRHS, will not be voting but will contribute financially through its tuition contract if the bond is approved. The new BRHS proposal is comprised of three parts, and…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
How Accurate Were NWS' Snowfall Predictions In North Jersey? Let's Compare Maps How Accurate Were NWS' Snowfall Predictions In North Jersey? Let's Compare Maps
How Accurate Were NWS' Snowfall Predictions In North Jersey? Let's Compare Maps The National Weather Service has released an automated analysis of snowfall after the Saturday, Jan. 6 storm. Let's see how accurate the NWS' prediction models were compared to the model released after the storm. The weather service initially said nearly all of Sussex County and large portions of Morris and Warren counties would get a foot of snow.  Wanatage in Sussex County was expected to get the most snow. A foot of snow or more fell there, but the areas around it like Sussex, Hamburg and Branchburg, Blairstown and Hardwick saw something closer to 8 or 10 inches, the NWS analysis s…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Too Drunk MetLife Fan Punches Nurse After Being Taken To Hospital During Giants Game: Police Too Drunk MetLife Fan Punches Nurse After Being Taken To Hospital During Giants Game: Police
Too Drunk MetLife Fan Punches Nurse After Being Taken To Hospital During Giants Game: Police A 54-year-old Kinnelon resident was arrested for punching a nurse after he was taken to a hospital during the Giants game on Sunday, Nov. 26, police said. Todd Lent, clearly not thrilled at having to watch the 2-8 New England Patriots face the 3-8 New York Giants at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, had to be taken to Hudson Regional Hospital because he was so intoxicated, Secaucus police said. Lent didn't even make it to halftime before he had to leave the game.  While a nurse was attempting to treat him in the emergency room, Lent punched her on the left side of her face with a clo…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Black Friday Bomb Threat Sends American Dream Shoppers Scrambling Black Friday Bomb Threat Sends American Dream Shoppers Scrambling
Black Friday Bomb Threat Sends American Dream Shoppers Scrambling A bomb threat briefly evacuated the American Dream mall in East Rutherford Friday morning, Nov. 24. The New Jersey State Police Bomb and K9 units responded to the mall around 7:15 a.m., performing sweeps for explosive devices as shoppers waited in the parking lots, officials said. The threat was later deemed unfounded and shoppers were allowed back inside at approximately 9:15 a.m., according to officials and footage shared to social media. Bomb threat at the American Dream Nov. 24. Omayra Martinez Valnentin "This was done out of an abundance of caution, as the safety of our employees…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In North Jersey Mall Guests will get a front-row seat to the action at one celebrity chef's new restaurant, coming to New Jersey. Award-winning chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson is bringing Marcus Live! Bar & Grille to the American Dream in East Rutherford in early December. Samuelsson planned and executed the Obama Administration's first State dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and curated the team of chefs for the 2022 Met Gala menu, his website says. Marcus Samuelsson Vogler Wikipedia The recipient of eight James Bard Foundation awards, has served as head judge on "Top Chef…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
HEROES: Trapped Victim Rescued, Rushed To HUMC After Collapse At East Rutherford Site HEROES: Trapped Victim Rescued, Rushed To HUMC After Collapse At East Rutherford Site
Heroes: Trapped Victim Rescued, Rushed To Humc After Collapse At East Rutherford Site UPDATE: Firefighters rescued a trapped worker after a foundation wall collapsed at an East Rutherford construction site on Saturday. The wall gave way at a renovation project for a new restaurant on the Union Avenue site of the former Railroad Cafe -- pinning the worker from the waist down -- around 1:30 p.m. Oct. 28. Members of Hackensack Fire Department Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Rescue along with colleagues from several UASI departments worked together to free the trapped worker. Police in neighboring towns up the line closed intersections on northbound Route 17 as an ambula…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Sports
From The Couch To The Dining Room: Giants Guard Eats At North Jersey Restaurant From The Couch To The Dining Room: Giants Guard Eats At North Jersey Restaurant
From The Couch To The Dining Room: Giants Guard Eats At North Jersey Restaurant Giants guard Justin Pugh knew the best place in North Jersey to dine since he went viral on Sunday, Oct. 15. Pugh, who during his player introduction said "Justin Pugh, straight off the couch," was at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in East Rutherford on Thursday, Oct. 19, the restaurant said on Facebook. Sending a huge shoutout to NY Giants offensive lineman Justin Pugh @justinpugh67 for stepping off the couch and gracing us with his presence at Elia. We all bleed blue and loved having you over. @nygiants Posted by Elia Mediterranean Restaurant on Thursday, October 19, 2023 Pugh was sud…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opening Jersey City Shop Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opening Jersey City Shop
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Opening Jersey City Shop Jersey City is about to get a little sweeter. Van Leeuwen, the popular ice cream parlor chain, is opening a location in Jersey City at 347 Grove St.,  the company confirmed on its website.  A Van Leeuwen's is also located in East Rutherford at the American Dream Mall. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Historic Downtown Jersey City (@hdsid_jc) An opening date for Van Leeuwen's has not been announced.

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by Sam Barron
Business
'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands In North Jersey 'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands In North Jersey
'We Specialize In Burgers, Shakes, Fries': Burger Joint Expands In North Jersey The hamburger restaurant people have grown to love in Passaic County is moving up to Bergen County. Burgerstrasse, which has been a hit with burger aficionados since it opened in Clifton, is opening a second location in East Rutherford at 130 Park Ave. Edwin Decena, who runs Burgerstrasse, said he feels East Rutherford is ready for a burger joint of its own. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BURGERSTRASSE (@burgerstrasse) "We offer old school American comfort," Decena said. "we're no frills, no gimmicks, no specialty orders. We s…

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by Sam Barron
News
Yankees Coaches Swing By Bergen County Restaurant Yankees Coaches Swing By Bergen County Restaurant
Yankees Coaches Swing By Bergen County Restaurant Well they certainly have a lot of time on their hands to explore Bergen County's finest cuisine these days. Yankees hitting coach Sean Casey,  Yankees strength and conditioning coach Larry Adegoke and MLB Network analyst Mark DeRosa dined out at Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in in East Rutherford on Tuesday, Oct. 3, the restaurant shared on Facebook. "Thank you for choosing us for your dining experience," the restaurant exclaimed on Facebook. Last year, they served the New York Yankees dinner after its 4-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians in Game One of the American League Division…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift Rumored To Be Rooting For Travis Kelce At MetLife Stadium Sunday: Report Taylor Swift Rumored To Be Rooting For Travis Kelce At MetLife Stadium Sunday: Report
Taylor Swift Rumored To Be Rooting For Travis Kelce At MetLife Stadium Sunday: Report Get ready Swifties. And football fans. Your two worlds are about to collide once again as the "New Romantics" singer embarks on a new romance. Taylor Swift is expected to attend the Kansas City Chiefs-New York Jets game on Sunday, Oct. 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, to root on rumored new beau Travis Kelce, according to Front Office Sports.  Swift attended last week's Chiefs-Bears game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, and the broadcast frequently cut to her reactions as Kelce scored a touchdown to help the Chiefs win the game. Fans speculated Swift was secretly wheeled into …

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
What We Know About The Jonas Brothers' Private Performance At American Dream Mall What We Know About The Jonas Brothers' Private Performance At American Dream Mall
What We Know About The Jonas Brothers' Private Performance At American Dream Mall Bergen County boy band the Jonas Brothers made a quick trip home last week. Wyckoff natives Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas performed during a private event at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford on Thursday, Aug. 10 for The Children's Place. View this post on Instagram A post shared by American Dream (@americandream) The performance celebrated back-to-school fashion, giving back to communities in need, engaging in interactive kid-friendly activities. According to a press release, The Children's Place and the JoBros launched their "Best S…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Blue Ivy Steals The Show At Beyonce's MetLife Concert (WATCH) Blue Ivy Steals The Show At Beyonce's MetLife Concert (WATCH)
Blue Ivy Steals The Show At Beyonce's MetLife Concert (Watch) She's following in her mother's footsteps. Footage of Blue Ivy Carter, the 11-year-old daughter of Beyonce and Jay-Z, dancing on stage during mom's shows at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford last weekend as part of the Renaissance World Tour is going viral on social media. Crowd went crazy for Blue Ivy 💙 #RENAISSANCEWORLDTOUR pic.twitter.com/NJE0fYV5bK — Dom was in CLUB RENAISSANCE 🪩 (@BeykandaForever) July 30, 2023 Blue Ivy joins Beyonce on stage during "My Power" and "Black Parade," and also proudly displayed her New York roots with her attire while doing her dad's (and Diamond Dall…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Babies R Us Reopening At American Dream Babies R Us Reopening At American Dream
Babies R Us Reopening At American Dream After five years, Babies R Us is back. The retailer, a spinoff of Toys R Us, is reopening at American Dream in East Rutherford on Wednesday, July 19 at 11 a.m. following a ribbon cutting ceremony.  The American Dream location spans 10,000 square feet and will offer products and services to new and expecting families. Babies R Us originally shut its doors in 2018. The Babies R Us opening comes on the heels of competitor Buy Buy Baby announcing it will close all its locations. Toys R Us is also attempting a comeback at American Dream, opening a flagship two-story location at the mall in…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Cake Boss Buddy Valastro Dines At North Jersey Restaurant Cake Boss Buddy Valastro Dines At North Jersey Restaurant
Cake Boss Buddy Valastro Dines At North Jersey Restaurant A restaurant in Bergen County got a visit from the boss.  The Cake Boss, that is. Buddy Valastro, the star of the hit reality show "Cake Boss", visited Elia Mediterranean Restaurant in East Rutherford on Saturday, July 15, the restaurant shared on its Facebook page. Valastro, a Hoboken native, attended Ridgefield Park High School and took baking classes at Bergen County Technical High School. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buddy Valastro (@buddyvalastro) This is not the restaurant's first brush with fame. Last year, they serve…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Cardi B Throws Daughter Birthday Bash For The Ages At American Dream Mall Cardi B Throws Daughter Birthday Bash For The Ages At American Dream Mall
Cardi B Throws Daughter Birthday Bash For The Ages At American Dream Mall Cardi B gave her daughter, Kulture, a birthday party to remember. According to her Instagram feed, the rapper and her husband, Offset, celebrated Kulture's fifth birthday at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford.  Kulture had her run of the Nickelodeon Universe Indoor Amusement Park, including hugging Blue from "Blue's Clues" and getting to play at Dora's Sky Railway. And of course there was plenty of cake and candy to go around. "My baby is five🥹," wrote Cardi B on Instagram. "Happy birthday to my pretty princess. It’s beautiful seeing my girl grow yet makes me a lil sad that my…

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by Sam Barron
News
Man Suing American Dream Says He Broke His Leg Riding Waterslide Man Suing American Dream Says He Broke His Leg Riding Waterslide
Man Suing American Dream Says He Broke His Leg Riding Waterslide A man is suing the American Dream mall in East Rutherford claiming he broke his leg while riding a waterslide at the DreamWorks Water Park  in July 2021. Xavier Velez filed a lawsuit in Superior Court of New Jersey in Bergen County on Wednesday, June 21. Also named in the suit were Triple Five, which owns the mall, and the operators and manufacturers  of the waterslide. While riding the Zanier Zig Zag Slide, Velez said the receptacle pool was inadequately filled causing him to hit the bottom of the slide so severely that he broke his leg, requiring surgery and permanent injuries, …

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Former NJ Kid Guitarist Charged With Kidnapping Woman Former NJ Kid Guitarist Charged With Kidnapping Woman
Former NJ Kid Guitarist Charged With Kidnapping Woman A Paramus man was charged with first-degree kidnapping after authorities in East Rutherford said he abducted his ex-girlfriend. Adam Sarkisian, 26, was arguing with the woman when he suddenly grabbed her by the sweatshirt, yanked her into his 2008 Dodge Charger and sped off on Oak Street around 2:15 a.m. Sunday, June 25, Police Capt. Jeff Yannacone said. An alert went out to area law enforcement agencies after the woman's mother dialed 911. Hasbrouck Heights police checked behind the Hilton Hotel, just off Routes 17 and 80, because Sarkisian had been known to sleep in an old fire truck in …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey
Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey This summer’s gonna be a hot one, and we all know that staying cool can be serious business.  What better way to ward off the heat than with a delicious dish of soft serve or a creamy, custardy cone loaded with your favorite toppings? Here’s a list of the most popular ice cream shops across North Jersey, meticulously curated according to the highest-rated shops on user review sites. Holsten’s, Bloomfield "So tasty and refreshing" - Any customer who tries this Come on by today and experience our delicious Orange Creamsicle #icecream #homemade #bloomfieldnj #getlocal Posted by Hols…

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by Valerie Musson
Events
Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream
Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream American Dream in East Rutherford is getting into Taylor Swift weekend, offering up perhaps the greatest prize of all. To celebrate Swift's three shows at Met Life Stadium next door, American Dream is offering up 3 sets of tickets, 1 pair for each of her The Era Tour shows on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28.  Attendees can enter online here, but they must be there in person onsite when the winner is announced at 5 p.m. each day. On Friday and Saturday, the winner will be announced at The Dream Stage, Court A, Level 1 and on Sunday at Court C, Level 1. Aside from ti…

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by Sam Barron
Lifestyle
Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How
Want To Get Face Value Taylor Swift Tickets For Met Life Shows? Here's How A Twitter feed has become the place to try and get Taylor Swift tickets for her "The Era Tour" shows at MetLife Stadium this weekend, though you have to make sure you're "Ready For It." Taylor Swift's three shows at MetLife on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28 have been sold out for months and tickets on secondary sites like StubHub will run you four figures, even for the nosebleed seats. That's where @ErasTourResell comes in. The feed, run by three devoted Swifties, is a hub for people to sell their Taylor tickets for the price they paid for them. The page has attracted …

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by Sam Barron
Business
New Kosher Restaurants Opening At American Dream New Kosher Restaurants Opening At American Dream
New Kosher Restaurants Opening At American Dream A trio of Kosher eateries are set to open at American Dream in East Rutherford. Bravo Kosher Pizza will be offering New York style pizza, salads and dishes. Chickies offers traditional and creative falafel dishes, while Goldie Lox will be serving tie-dye bagels, sandwiches and juices. The restaurants join the lineup of kosher eateries at American Dream which include Cinnabon, Cotton Pop Shop, Dunkin’ Donuts, Geoffrey’s Café, Häagen-Dazs, Oreo Café, and Mrs. Fields. "We’ve made a conscious effort to bring in dining options that support a variety of dietary needs and that includes an ex…

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by Sam Barron
Business
Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey
Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey Some North Jersey pizzerias have been around for decades. Others are brand new. Some have a thin and crispy crust. Others are fluffy and plump. Whatever your pizza preference may be, one thing's for sure: There are plenty of places to choose from in North Jersey. Daily Voice polled our Instagram followers on their favorite pizzerias, and (in no particular order) here were the most common answers: Ralph's, Nutley Danny's, Bloomingdale Grant Street Cafe, Dumont Tenth Street Pasta & Pizza, Hoboken Nellie's, Waldwick Park Tavern, East Rutherford Mario's, Saddle Brook Star Tavern, Ora…

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by Cecilia Levine