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…
Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure
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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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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ID Of Driver Killed By Njsp In Bergen County Released Authorities have identified the man fatally shot by a New Jersey State Police detective in Bergen County and released new details about the encounter that led to his death. Roberto Castro-Quinonez, 30, of Bakersfield, California, was killed during an encounter with plainclothes detectives on Gotham Parkway near West Commercial Avenue in Moonachie around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to an update from the New Jersey Attorney General's Office. The detectives were conducting a criminal investigation in the area when Castro-Quinonez approached one of them, authorities said. An in…

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Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning A seafood recall is prompting an urgent warning for shoppers: The fish could pose a life-threatening risk even if it looks and smells normal. Haifa Smoked Fish, based in Queens, New York, is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. The bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness. The recall includes all lots, and the company initiated it Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fish went to retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and food service customers in New York, Ne…

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Seafood Recall Alert: Potentially Deadly Illness Risk Prompts Warning A seafood recall is prompting an urgent warning for shoppers: The fish could pose a life-threatening risk even if it looks and smells normal. Haifa Smoked Fish, based in Queens, New York, is recalling approximately 560 pounds of cold smoked sprats because of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, according to its announcement posted by the FDA. The bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness. The recall includes all lots, and the company initiated it Tuesday, Oct. 27. The fish went to retailers, restaurants, wholesalers, and food service customers in New York, Ne…

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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…