100-Year-Old Bergen County Retail Center Sells For $7.35M 100-Year-Old Bergen County Retail Center Sells For $7.35M
100-Year-Old Bergen County Retail Center Sells For $7.35M A 100-year-old retail center in Bergen County has been sold for $7.35 million, a commercial real estate firm announced. The 22,000-square-foot center, Union Avenue Retail Center, located at 308–314 Union Ave., spans 21,897 square feet and includes seven single-story units, according to a Nov. 21 release from Marcus & Millichap. The property was built in 1925 and renovated in 2019 on a 1.9-acre parcel, according to the firm. “Stabilized retail centers in Bergen County consistently achieve significant investor demand,” said Alan Cafiero, senior managing director investment at Marcus …
Somerset County Schools Closed, Delayed: Snowstorm Shuts Down Dozens Of Districts Tuesday Somerset County Schools Closed, Delayed: Snowstorm Shuts Down Dozens Of Districts Tuesday
Somerset County Schools Closed, Delayed: Snowstorm Shuts Down Dozens Of Districts Tuesday A fast-moving winter storm forced widespread school closures and delays across Northwest Jersey on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Districts in Passaic, Morris, Sussex, Warren, and Somerset counties announced schedule changes as snow moved into the region. Passaic County Delayed: Ringwood Wanaque Morris County Closed: Chester Township School District Mendham Borough School District Mendham Township School District Morris County Vocational School District Washington Township School District West Morris Regional High School District Delayed: Boonton Township School District Butler Public School Distri…
NJ's Charlie Puth Performing National Anthem At Super Bowl LX NJ's Charlie Puth Performing National Anthem At Super Bowl LX
NJ's Charlie Puth Performing National Anthem At Super Bowl LX Despite the Jets and Giants languishing in last place, New Jersey is going to be well represented at the Super Bowl. Charlie Puth, a Monmouth County native, has been tapped to perform "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Super Bowl LX, the NFL announced. The Rumson native's performance is part of the pregame festivities for the game, which will be held Sunday, Feb. 8 at Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles. Puth, whose hit songs include "See You Again" and "We Don't Talk Anymore" is performing ahead of the release of his new album, "Whatever's Clever!" on Friday, March 6. Country music star Brandi C…
Toddler Celebs With 147M YouTube Subscribers Coming To American Dream Mall Toddler Celebs With 147M YouTube Subscribers Coming To American Dream Mall
Toddler Celebs With 147M YouTube Subscribers Coming To American Dream Mall The American Dream Mall will host one of its biggest creator events yet when global YouTube sensations Vlad & Niki arrive for their first-ever public appearance. The brothers, known for their brightly colored, high-energy videos featuring pretend play, toy adventures, teamwork lessons, and kid-friendly storytelling, have become two of the most-watched children’s creators in the world, with more than 147 million subscribers.  They'll be at the East Rutherford mall on Sunday, Nov. 30 at 9 a.m. Their recent uploads regularly climb into the millions, including videos where they learn …
‘Original Jersey Queen’ Teresa Giudice Stops By Bergen County Bar On Thanksgiving Eve ‘Original Jersey Queen’ Teresa Giudice Stops By Bergen County Bar On Thanksgiving Eve
‘Original Jersey Queen’ Teresa Giudice Stops By Bergen County Bar On Thanksgiving Eve Former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice was spotted at a Bergen County bar on Thanksgiving Eve.  Giudice posed for a photo with retired dancer Merylin Mitchell, husband Louie Ruelas, and Fair Lawn's The Craftsman owner Dave Casey on Wednesday, Nov. 26, the bar shared on social media. “When the original Jersey queen walks into The Craftsman, the whole place lights up!" the post reads. "She’s a sweetheart, and he brings the perfect chill to her fire. What a duo! Happy Thanksgiving EVE." The reality star hosted Thanksgiving at her Montvale home, sharing photo…
$200M Deal Backs 34-Story High-Rise Bringing Affordable Housing To Jersey City $200M Deal Backs 34-Story High-Rise Bringing Affordable Housing To Jersey City
$200M Deal Backs 34-Story High-Rise Bringing Affordable Housing To Jersey City A major financing package has been secured for a mixed-income residential tower planned for Jersey City’s Journal Square. The roughly $200 million structured capitalization supports Homestead Gateway, a 34-story high-rise that will bring new affordable units to the neighborhood, according to a JLL news release. The project, led by Lions Group, includes a forward commitment from Freddie Mac and a capital solution provided by the Urban Investment Group at Goldman Sachs Alternatives. JLL said the financing combines a construction loan, bridge facility, LIHTC equity and Aspire tax credit purcha…
$62M Financing Secured For Bergen County Apartment Portfolio, JLL Says $62M Financing Secured For Bergen County Apartment Portfolio, JLL Says
$62M Financing Secured For Bergen County Apartment Portfolio, JLL Says A large residential portfolio spanning North Jersey has secured $62 million in financing. The funding was arranged for Tower Management Service and will be serviced by JLL Real Estate Capital, LLC, a Freddie Mac Optigo lender, the firm said. The portfolio includes five garden-style apartment complexes with 541 units. Those include Omni Apartments in Bergenfield, Arcadia Court Apartments in Hackensack, Park Engle Apartments in Englewood, and is anchored by Spring Gardens Apartments in Summit.  The Summit property, built in 1968, consistently maintains a 97%+ occupancy rate, a…
Brendan Fraser Visits NJ Theater For New Movie Brendan Fraser Visits NJ Theater For New Movie
Brendan Fraser Visits NJ Theater For New Movie Brendan Fraser visited  The Bellevue Theater in Montclair on Saturday, Nov. 22, as he continues to promote his new film, "Rental Family." "Rental Family," which stars the Oscar winning actor is about an American actor living in Japan who works for an agency playing stand-in roles for strangers. "Thanks for coming out to the screening," Fraser said. "This movie is about making a human connection, something that we can very easily overlook or lack in this increasingly synthesized world we live in and reaching out and having the authentic care and concern of someone close to you, is not a…
$27M Financing Secured For Massive Warehouse Along Route 287 $27M Financing Secured For Massive Warehouse Along Route 287
$27M Financing Secured For Massive Warehouse Along Route 287 A 147,620-square-foot warehouse in Central Jersey has secured $27.1 million in bridge financing. The deal was announced Tuesday, Nov. 18, by according to JLL Capital Markets. JLL said it arranged the financing for Bridge Point Piscataway, a Class A warehouse at 10 Constitution Ave., in Piscataway. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Bridge Industrial, and secured the loan through PPM America, Inc., the firm said. The facility includes 36-foot clear ceiling heights, 41 dock-high doors, two drive-in doors, 118 car parking spaces, 57 trailer stalls, and 3,000 square feet of office spac…
Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not
Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not Does butta make it betta? That's something Stewart Leonard Jr. set out to answer when he tried the viral salted butter-dipped vanilla soft serve cone earlier this week. The sweet-and-salty treat is the newest creation of New York-based French pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the inventor of the cronut. The dairy magnate posted his taste test on Stew Leonard's social platforms. And the verdict? "Mmmmmmm!" he gushed, wiggling his hips. "Who doesn't love ice cream? Who doesn't love butter? And who doesn't love salt?" His doctor, he joked, would not approve of the trendy dessert. @stewleona…
$6M Mega-Estate With Its Own Golf Course Is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold In This NJ Town $6M Mega-Estate With Its Own Golf Course Is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold In This NJ Town
$6M Mega-Estate With Its Own Golf Course Is Most Expensive Home Ever Sold In This NJ Town A 23-acre luxury compound known as “Mattaccino” has officially become the most expensive home ever sold in one New Jersey town, closing this week for $6 million. Located at 1980 Campbell Road in Wall Township, the 30,000-square-foot estate was represented by Sal Ventre of REAL Brokerage and sold after drawing national attention for its massive footprint and resort-style amenities. "We coined it as a 'residential resort,' because that's truly what it is," Ventre said. "From a nightclub to arcades, four to five different bars, a massage spa, saunas, a theater, racquetball court, four-hole gol…
Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat
Sherrill Formally Resigns From Congress: Here's What's Next For Her Seat Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill officially announced her resignation from Congress. Sherrill, who represents New Jersey's 11th Congressional istrict, sent a resignation letter to Gov. Phil Murphy this week. Her resignation will take effect Thursday, Nov. 20 at 11:59 p.m. "It has been an honor to serve the residents of the 11th Congressional District since 2019. I’ve been proud to fight for our communities, getting shovels in the ground for the Gateway Tunnel project, slashing through red tape on critical flood mitigation projects, protecting Picatinny Arsenal’s mission, and funding community …