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NJ Couples Expect Fourth-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? NJ Couples Expect Fourth-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend?
NJ Couples Expect Fourth-Most Expensive Wedding Gifts In U.S.: How Much Should You Spend? Newlywed couples in Northeast and mid-Atlantic states expect some of the most generous wedding gifts in the country, a new study said. Couples in New York expect the most expensive gifts in the U.S. at an average of $204.60 per guest, according to the study by fine jewelry brand Shane Co. The survey, based on responses from more than 3,000 Americans, also highlights regional trends in gift expectations, budgets, and wedding traditions. Connecticut newlyweds had the nation's second-highest expectations of $202.40 per gift, while New Jersey ranked fourth at $172.30. Pennsylvani…

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by Chris Spiker
Events
Bring Your Broken Items Back To Life (For Free) At Rutherford Repair Cafe Bring Your Broken Items Back To Life (For Free) At Rutherford Repair Cafe
Bring Your Broken Items Back To Life (For Free) At Rutherford Repair Cafe Why toss it when you can fix it? Before you kick that wobbly chair to the curb or give up on your flickering lamp, bring it to Rutherford’s Repair Café and watch the magic happen! The Rutherford Green Team’s 11th Repair Café is happening Saturday, Feb. 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the basement of the Rutherford Public Library at 150 Park Ave.  The event is open to anyone in need. Enter through the back courtyard and prepare to give your favorite things a second chance. At the Repair Café, local experts will tinker, sew, and tighten screws to bring your broken treasures back…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Bloomie's, Smaller Bloomingdale's Store, Opening In Central Jersey Shopping Center Bloomie's, Smaller Bloomingdale's Store, Opening In Central Jersey Shopping Center
Bloomie's, Smaller Bloomingdale's Store, Opening In Central Jersey Shopping Center Bloomingdale's is bringing one of its smaller curated stores to Shrewsbury, officials said. Bloomie's will open in The Grove at Shrewsbury on Thursday, Nov. 14, Bloomingdale's said in a news release. It's the fourth location for the concept shop curated with special selections of fashion, jewelry, and beauty products. The store will be the first of its kind to carry an all-women's collection with "contemporary ready-to-wear" clothing and complementary accessories, among other products. "Bloomie's is a perfect example of how our brand continues to evolve with our shoppers' ne…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Westfield Garden State Plaza Unveils New Stores, Restaurants Westfield Garden State Plaza Unveils New Stores, Restaurants
Westfield Garden State Plaza Unveils New Stores, Restaurants The Westfield Garden State Plaza recently welcomed new shops and will soon unveil refreshed stores for the upcoming holiday season. The Paramus mall says it's gearing up for an "unforgettable" holiday season with the grand opening of seven highly-anticipated stores and the unveiling of major updates to existing and popular retail favorites. The newly-opened stores are: Läderach: The renowned Swiss chocolatier, famous for its FrischSchoggi, a marriage of fresh Läderach chocolate with carefully sourced, quality ingredients, presented as delightful slabs, opened this month bringing a sweet in…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Woman, 18, Stole $49K In Luxury Items From New York University Roommate, Sold Them: NYPD NJ Woman, 18, Stole $49K In Luxury Items From New York University Roommate, Sold Them: NYPD
NJ Woman, 18, Stole $49K In Luxury Items From New York University Roommate, Sold Them: Nypd An 18-year-old Bergen County woman is accused of stealing more than $49,000 in handbags and jewelry from her NYU roommate and then selling the items online, according to police and various news reports. Kaitlyn Fung, of Old Tappan, was charged on Thursday, May 2 with grand larceny after confessing to taking a 19-year-old complainant's ring, bracelet, tote, enclave, and top, totaling about $49,000, the NYPD tells Daily Voice. Fung then sold the items online, the NYPD said. Fung and her mother are both named in a lawsuit filed by 19-year-old Aurora Agapov, whose father is Andre Agapov, the CE…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA Sentenced Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA Sentenced
Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA Sentenced 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A member of a burglary ring that specifically targeted Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware was sentenced to a plea-bargained 33 months in federal prison. James Hurt, 48, of New York, and other members of the second-story crew worked from what the FBI called a hit list of dozens of homes in the four states based on “stereotype and opportunity" from Dec. 2, 2016, to March 20, 2019. The burglars often got into homes through unsecured upper-floor windows before seeking out cash, jewelry and guns, the FBI said In one instance, th…

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by Jerry DeMarco