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Trio In Clifton Attacked, Knife-Wielding Assailant Caught Trying To Flee US: Police
Two men were stabbed and another cut during a fight in Clifton with a Lodi man who was later caught trying to flee the country, police said.
Mirsad Kolasinac, 51, was captured by federal agents at JFK Airport in Queens, Police Lt. Robert Anderson said. He remained held on Monday, Dec. 18, in the Bergen County Jail.
Officers responding to an overnight fight outside the Village Square shopping center early this month found two men who'd been stabbed with a large kitchen knife at the Botany Lounge, Anderson said.
One victim, 26, had multiple stab wounds in his legs, as well at facial injuries…
Popular All You Can Eat Korean BBQ Spot Adds Another Bergen County Location
A Korean BBQ spot with dozens of locations across the U.S. is adding a second Bergen County location.
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hotpot, is set to open in Lodi, according to its website. The restaurant already has locations in Englewood, Kearny, Jersey City, and Union.
The company is founded by four friends all from different backgrounds, who blended their cuisines over a shared table, the KPot website explains.
"KPOT is a unique, hands-on, all-you-can-eat experience that merges traditional Asian hot pot with Korean BBQ flavors," it continues.
"But it's more than just a meal. KPOT is for both …
Two Bergen County Lotto Players Win Big
Two Bergen County lottery players bucked the odds, winning big bucks in Mega Millions and Powerball, respectively.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Lodi matched four numbers, plus the gold Mega number netting $10,000. The winning ticket was sold at Nick's Deli on Westminster Place. The winning numbers were 5, 6, 29, 32, 61 and the yellow ball was 20.
A Powerball ticket sold in Bogota matched four numbers, plus the Power Ball, netting $50,000. The winning ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven on Palisade Avenue. The winning numbers were 6, 15, 24, 67, 68 and the Power Ball was 11.
North Jersey Family Wins On 'Family Feud'
The Campagnas, a family from Bergen County, showed they know what the survey says.
The Lodi family, Christina, Sarah, Vito, Anthony and Rossella, all cousins won on "Family Feud" on Wednesday, Oct. 18, winning $915. Though the Campagnas defeated the Watkins family, they failed to win the Fast Money round, missing out on their chance to win $20,000.
Anthony Campagna immediately caught the attention of host Steve Harvey because his outfit featured a sock as a pocket square with an older picture of the comedian. Anthony said he decided to wear loafers and wasn't going to miss out on the opport…
'We Are Very Competitive': North Jersey Family Appearing On 'Family Feud'
A Bergen County family is doing the ultimate in family bonding.
The Campagnas, who live in Lodi, will be appearing on "Family Feud" on Wednesday, Oct. 18 on at 7 p.m., on MY9NJ.
Sara, Christina, Vito, Anthony and Rossella, cousins, are excited for the rest of America to see a loud Italian family from Jersey that enjoys busting chops.
"We are very competitive," Christina said. "We have game nights. One night, we were watching the show and decided to give it a shot."
After auditioning, they found out they would be on the show and were flown out to California at the end of February for a tap…
Korean Fried Chicken Franchise Plots North Jersey Expansion
Fans of Korean fried chicken in North Jersey will be 매우 흥분 by this news.
Bonchon, a Korean fried chicken franchise, announced a planned expansion in Hudson, Union and Morris counties. The franchisee, Seung Kim, said he is currently searching for specific sites for the fried chicken joints and an opening date has not been announced.
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Bonchon has more than 122 locations in the United States, including spots in Midland Park, Hackensack, Fort Lee, Lodi, Nutley, Parsip…
NJ Jet Skier Dead, Operator Critical In NY Crash
A jet ski passenger from New Jersey was killed and the operator critically injured following a crash with another watercraft on the Hudson River over Memorial Day weekend.
Saddle Brook's Jorge Arribasplata, 48, was operating a 2018 Yamaha jet ski with a passenger, while David Torres, 49, of Lodi, was driving a 2017 Yamaha jet ski, with his passenger, Charles Sanchez, of Belleville, on the Hudson River in Newburgh on Saturday, May 27, said New York State Police Trooper Steven Nevel.
Both were traveling north when they collided with each other. Torres and Sanchez, 48, were thrown into the ri…
Eight Best Places To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In North Jersey
Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner.
Whether it's nachos, tacos or margaritas you're looking for, there are plenty of spots in North Jersey to try.
Here are some of the most popular restaurants in the area.
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Here are some of the highest rated Mexican restaurants on Yelp and Google to try:
La Fortaleza, Carlstadt, Lodi, Garfield, Passaic, Clifton
Central Taqueria, Morristown
Viva Margarita, Hackensack, Edgewater, Cliffside Park, Wallington
Los Charritos, Weehaw…
