Dentist Transforms Shuttered NJ Movie Theater, Keeps Cinema Theme Alive Dentist Transforms Shuttered NJ Movie Theater, Keeps Cinema Theme Alive Dentist Transforms Shuttered NJ Movie Theater, Keeps Cinema Theme Alive
Dentist Transforms Shuttered NJ Movie Theater, Keeps Cinema Theme Alive A New Jersey movie theater that entertained families for nearly a century has been transformed into a pediatric dentist's office, complete with popcorn chandeliers, a mini movie theater, and the original marquee. Dr. Sabrine Obbad opened Joie Pediatric Dentistry inside the former Ramsey Cinema in July 2026, more than six years after the theater closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Obbad, who found the abandoned theater in 2024, said she knew almost immediately what she wanted to do with it. "I remember walking into the abandoned theatre and feeling an instant connection and vision for the …

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NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies? NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies? NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies?
NJ Offering Up To $200 A Month In Utility Bill Relief: Who Qualifies? New Jersey residents struggling with rising utility bills could qualify for up to $200 a month in financial assistance through a state program that has expanded its benefits. Applications are now open for the Universal Service Fund (USF), which helps eligible low- and moderate-income households pay their electric and natural gas bills, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities announced Friday, Oct. 30. The program now offers minimum monthly credits of $20 for gas and electric service, up from $5, and a maximum combined benefit of $200 per month, up from $180. The increases were approved la…
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$14M Deal: NJ Apartment Complex Changes Hands A 66-unit apartment complex in North Jersey has sold for $14 million, with the real estate firm behind the deal claiming the sale set a new local record. Washington Heights, located at 550 Washington Avenue in Belleville, sold for more than $212,000 per unit, Hudson Atlantic Realty announced Friday, Oct. 23. Built in 1972, the property includes three three-story apartment buildings spread across two acres. The complex has 48 one-bedroom apartments and 18 two-bedroom apartments. Adam Zweibel, president of Hudson Atlantic Realty, brokered the sale on behalf of seller Axial Partners, represen…
Hoboken Schools Locked Down, Park Evacuated Amid Reported Threat Hoboken Schools Locked Down, Park Evacuated Amid Reported Threat Hoboken Schools Locked Down, Park Evacuated Amid Reported Threat
Hoboken Schools Locked Down, Park Evacuated Amid Reported Threat A reported potential threat prompted school lockdowns, a park evacuation, and street closures in Hoboken before police announced plans for a controlled dismissal at Hoboken Middle School. The A.J. Demarest building, home to Hoboken Middle School, was placed on lockdown, while Calabro School, Hudson School, and the Rue Building were ordered to shelter in place, Hoboken police said. Church Square Park was also evacuated, and students were kept inside as a precaution. Streets between Fourth and Sixth streets and Bloomfield and Garden streets were closed. In an update, police said Hoboken Midd…
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NJ Husband Mourned After Killed In Crash Dylan Reed Walnoha, a Somerset resident, was killed in a crash on Monday, Oct. 26, according to a fundraiser set up to support his widow.. While the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office did not confirm, he is believed to have been killed after his car was engulfed in flames after it was involved in a crash with a tractor trailer on Route 202 in Branchburg. At 5:03 p.m., Branchburg police responded to the crash at Route 202 and Holland Brook Road following a collision between a Peterbilt tractor-trailer and a Ford sedan, Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Chief of County Detectives Me…

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Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure A popular Rockland County attraction that has challenged visitors to climb more than 100 feet above the ground for nearly 14 years is closing its doors, though its owners say there may still be hope for a comeback. Palisades Climb Adventure, located inside the Palisades Center mall in West Nyack, announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, that it will eventually be closing.  The attraction has welcomed families and thrill-seekers since December 2012 and describes itself as the world's largest indoor ropes course. It boasts challenging climbing obstacles and ziplines, with visitors able …

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Painter Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In 2-Story Fall At Bergen County Home: Report Painter Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In 2-Story Fall At Bergen County Home: Report Painter Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In 2-Story Fall At Bergen County Home: Report
Painter Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries In 2-Story Fall At Bergen County Home: Report A painting contractor suffered life-threatening injuries after falling two stories at a Bergen County home on Friday, Oct. 30, incident photographer Boyd A. Loving reports. The incident happened just before noon at a home on Overbrook Road in Ridgewood, where village police, firefighters, EMS crews, and paramedics from The Valley Hospital responded to the scene. The injured contractor was transported by ambulance to Hackensack University Medical Center's main campus, Loving said. It was not immediately clear whether the incident would be reported to the Occupational Safety and Heal…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist
Hackers Steal $6.3B In Minutes During Record Cryptocurrency Heist North Korea-linked hackers have reportedly attacked the world's biggest cryptocurrency exchange in what could become the largest cryptocurrency theft in history. Binance temporarily suspended withdrawals after a security breach, the company said in an update on Friday, Oct. 30. Blockchain security company TRM Labs estimated $6.36 billion in digital currencies was stolen on Thursday, Oct. 29, with most of the cryptocurrency taken in about 20 minutes. TRM Labs said it had "high confidence" that TraderTraitor was behind the cyberattack. The hacking group backed by North Kor…

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Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses
Trump Erupts At Reporter, Revives Canceled Rallies As GOP Fears Midterm Losses President Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who questioned his decision to cancel several campaign rallies, which have since been reinstated, as Republicans increasingly fear losing control of Congress in the midterm elections. Trump erupted at Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage after returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on Thursday, Oct. 29. Trump had just attended a campaign rally in Rock Hill, South Carolina, as Republicans scramble to protect their majorities in the House and Senate. Bogage asked Trump whether he wanted to cancel a planned rally to support Kansas Sen. Roger M…