SUV Launched Onto Ridgewood Lawn In Crash, 1 Hospitalized SUV Launched Onto Ridgewood Lawn In Crash, 1 Hospitalized
SUV Launched Onto Ridgewood Lawn In Crash, 1 Hospitalized One person was hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash that sent an SUV careening onto a lawn in Ridgewood on Wednesday morning, Nov. 20. The collision, which occurred near a residential and commercial structure at South Maple Avenue and Dayton Street, left one victim with a non-life-threatening back and neck injury. Ridgewood Police, Fire, and EMS responded to the scene, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving. The victim was transported by ambulance to The Valley Hospital for treatment. A tow truck later removed the heavily damaged SUV from the property. Photos from the cra…
Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Bergen County, Police Say Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Bergen County, Police Say
Pair Of Prowlers Arrested After Overnight Foot Pursuit In Bergen County, Police Say Two men, including one with a replica handgun, were arrested early Monday morning, Nov. 18 following a foot pursuit involving multiple Bergen County police departments after they were caught them prowling residential neighborhoods, authorities said. Glen Rock Officer Nicholas Onove was on patrol just after 2:30 a.m. when he spotted two men in dark clothing near properties on Cornwall Road and Gibson Place. When Onove attempted to confront them, the suspects jumped a fence into the backyard of a Cornwall Road property and fled. Following a foot chase involving Sgt. Greg Carter, Officer James…
Meet Jessica Seinfeld In North Jersey Meet Jessica Seinfeld In North Jersey
Meet Jessica Seinfeld In North Jersey Jessica Seinfeld is showing people they can still enjoy dessert, no matter what their diet is. Seinfeld, who has been married to Jerry Seinfeld for 25 years, is signing copies of her new cookbook, "Not Too Sweet: 100 Dessert Recipes for Those Who Want More with Just a Little Less," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. In the cookbook, Seinfeld offers dessert recipes for any diet,  be it vegan, gluten-free, less-sugar, no-sugar, no-nuts...or “no restrictions," according to a synopsis. Seinfeld, who has written six cookbooks, provides instructions for making all …
Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County
Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Bergen County Jerry/Garry/Terry/Barry/Larry Gergich is making the trek from Pawnee to Bergen County. Jim O'Heir, who played the hard-luck character on the acclaimed sitcom "Parks and Recreation," is signing copies of his new book "Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. O'Heir takes people behind the scenes of the show, featuring never-before-told stories and interviews with the cast, including Chris Pratt, Retta and Rob Lowe, and tales of epic dance-offs in the hair and makeup trailers to iconic birthday partie…
These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show
These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show Some of New Jersey’s best public elementary schools are right here in Bergen County, according to fresh rankings from Niche.com that highlight top-performing schools across the nation.  While Niche ranks schools nationwide, Daily Voice is diving deeper into what makes Bergen County a standout for quality education. Niche’s rankings draw on a comprehensive analysis of academic performance and student life, combining U.S. Department of Education data with test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of Niche users. This meticulous process identifies the schools that excel in acad…
Newly Re-Elected Ridgewood Mayor Steps Down As 30-Year Owner Of Greek Restaurant Newly Re-Elected Ridgewood Mayor Steps Down As 30-Year Owner Of Greek Restaurant
Newly Re-Elected Ridgewood Mayor Steps Down As 30-Year Owner Of Greek Restaurant After nearly 30 years at the helm of It’s Greek to Me, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos has announced his decision to step away from the restaurant. Vagianos shared the news with mixed emotions, reflecting on the deep connection he has fostered with Ridgewood since moving his family to what he calls “the most wonderful town in America.” “It’s been an incredible ride,” Vagianos expressed. "Little did I realize that when I moved my family to the most wonderful town in America that I would be in a business that became my passion for almost 3 decades." Vagianos was re-elected as mayor alongside&n…
Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey
Meet Actor Tim Matheson, Star Of 'Animal House', 'West Wing' In North Jersey Tim Matheson, who starred in the comedy classic "Animal House" is ready to tell his story. Matheson is signing copies of his new book, "Damn Glad to Meet You" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. In his seven-decade career, Matheson has worked in both movies and TV, and tells stories about working with Lucille Ball, Dick Van Dyke, Steven Spielberg, and Aaron Sorkin, according to a synopsis. Matheson also talks about how he transitioned from acting to directing and his time on "The West Wing" according to a synopsis.  For more information on the signing, click…
Meet Michael Ray Richardson, Who Played For Knicks, Nets, In North Jersey Meet Michael Ray Richardson, Who Played For Knicks, Nets, In North Jersey
Meet Michael Ray Richardson, Who Played For Knicks, Nets, In North Jersey Michael Ray Richardson was a four-time NBA All Star who starred for the Knicks and Nets before being banned for drug use, starting him on a road to redemption. Richardson is signing copies of his new book "Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. On the Knicks, Richardson led the league in assists and steals, and made the All-Defensive team twice, while also playing for the Nets and Warriors. In 1986, Richardson was banned from the NBA for repeated drugs and alcohol violations. Richardson played fo…
Suspended Driver Arrested, Another Hospitalized In Crash That Sent Vehicle Into Ridgewood Home Suspended Driver Arrested, Another Hospitalized In Crash That Sent Vehicle Into Ridgewood Home
Suspended Driver Arrested, Another Hospitalized In Crash That Sent Vehicle Into Ridgewood Home A wanted motorist driving on a suspended license was arrested and another was hospitalized in a crash Sunday morning, Nov. 3 in Ridgewood, police said. Andrew Tucker, 42, of Park Ridge, was heading south on W. Saddle River Roda when he tried passing a southbound Tesla turning left onto Terhune around 10:15 a.m., Ridgewood Police Capt. Glenn Ender said. The impact caused the Honda to leave the roadway, sending it into the garage of 471 W. Saddle River Road, the captain said.  Tucker was arrested on warrants out of Hasbrouck Heights and issued several summons including driving whil…
Meet Christina Ricci In North Jersey Meet Christina Ricci In North Jersey
Meet Christina Ricci In North Jersey Wednesday is coming to Bergen County on Thursday. Christina Ricci, who played Wednesday Addams in “The Addams Family” is signing copies of her new guidebook to tarot cards at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. “Cat Full of Spiders Tarot Deck and Guidebook” is a surrealist dive into the cinematic subconscious of the iconic actress, according to a synopsis, she takes readers through a retrospective of her personal and professional journey told through tarot. The set also comes with a guidebook explaining each tarot card’s meaning as well as suggestions for simple spreads for…
Meet Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay in North Jersey Meet Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay in North Jersey
Meet Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay in North Jersey Many people dream of beating Bobby Flay. But if you live in Bergen County, you can settle for meeting Bobby Flay. Bobby Flay is signing copies of his new cookbook “Bobby Flay: Chapter One” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Monday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. “Bobby Flay: Chapter One” is a lookback on Flay’s career and features 100 recipes from the first leg of his career, according to a synopsis. The recipes are accompanied by photographs, and stories about working with restaurants and his early TV appearance. Recipes include King Crab Gumbo with Crab Rice and Crispy Okra or his signature Shrimp and Roast…
Car Struck By Train In Fair Lawn Car Struck By Train In Fair Lawn
Car Struck By Train In Fair Lawn Service to the Main-Bergen Line was delayed Friday night, Oct. 18 after a car was struck by a train in Fair Lawn. Photo(s) of the day, 10/18/2024: In what is apparently becoming an increasingly familiar scenario in Northwest Bergen... Posted by Boyd A. Loving on Friday, October 18, 2024 Fair Lawn police said that the car mistakenly turned onto the tracks.  Port Jervis Line train 63, which left Hoboken at 6:37 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Port Jervis at 9:12 p.m., struck the vehicle on the tracks at the Morlot Avenue Crossing just before 7:30 p.m., NJ Transit officials …