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These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG
These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG Twenty-eight municipalities statewide have been cited by New Jersey officials for excluding the LGBTQIA+ community in their online marriage license applications. The municipalities face fines of up to $10,000 if they don't fix the problem, the state said. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights said DCR has issued Notices of Violation to the municipalities for allegedly violating the Law Against Discrimination by publishing marriage license application forms on their websites that exclude certain LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking to obtain marriage licenses. Th…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Killed On Route 287 ID'd As Morristown Man Pedestrian Killed On Route 287 ID'd As Morristown Man
Pedestrian Killed On Route 287 ID'd As Morristown Man A 38-year-old Morristown man was struck and killed on Route 287 on Thursday, March 1, authorities said. Alfrez Hernandez was walking near the left lane when he was struck by a Volkswagon Tiguan near milepost 16 on the southbound side of the highway in Bridgewater around 2:30 a.m., New Jersey State Police Trooper Charles Marchan said. The driver of the Volkswagon remained on scene and was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Five Great Places For Takeout In Morris County Five Great Places For Takeout In Morris County
Five Great Places For Takeout In Morris County Don't feel like cooking tonight? Look no further. Here are five great spots for takeout in Morris County. Whether you’re looking for Italian, Chinese, Mexican, or something else, these restaurants have you covered.  So if you’re looking to get a delicious meal without having to leave the comfort of your own home, give these places a try. 1. ALEV Mediterranean Grill, Rockaway This popular Rockaway restaurant has been a staple in the community for years, serving up delicious and unique dishes from the Mediterranean region. The menu includes a variety of freshly prepared entrees, side dishe…

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by Daily Voice
Business
Burlington Opening Pair Of NJ Stores Burlington Opening Pair Of NJ Stores
Burlington Opening Pair Of NJ Stores Two more New Jersey Burlington stores are on their way. Burlington, formerly Burlington Coat Factory, will be opening one store in Morristown in March and another in Rio Grande in April, its website shows. The Morristown store will be located at 191 E. Hanover Ave., and the Rio Grande store in the Rio Grande Plaza, according to job postings from Burlington. The company is headquartered in Burlington Township and currently operates 44 stores in New Jersey.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Video Shows Fatal Morris Motel Shootout With Fugitive Wanted For Wounding Bergen Woman Video Shows Fatal Morris Motel Shootout With Fugitive Wanted For Wounding Bergen Woman
Video Shows Fatal Morris Motel Shootout With Fugitive Wanted For Wounding Bergen Woman A soundless TV is on in his Route 46 motel room when a tactical team bursts in and an ex-con being sought for shooting a New Milford woman in Elmwood Park raises a silver revolver. Several shots are fired by shield-wielding members of Morris County's emergency response team, and James Allandale instantly falls to the floor. He's pronounced dead less than 10 minutes later. The scene at the Knights Inn in Pinebook this past New Year's Eve is captured in a pair of body-camera videos released by state authorities as part of a mandated review of all deaths involving police in New Jersey. All…

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by Jerry DeMarco, Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria
Investment Banking Exec Leaves 30-Year Career To Open Morristown Taqueria Nov. 30, 2022 was Raul Santoyo's last day of work as an investment banking executive. The Long Valley dad and Mexico City native dreamed of opening his own taqueria since the day he arrived in New Jersey 16 years ago, and has joked with friends ever since that one day, he'd give them "the taco they deserve." And so, he quit his job a few months ago to do just that. On Friday, Feb. 17, Santoyo, his older brother Alejandro Santoyo, and  Gabriel Galvan, a pharmaceutical executive, are opening Central Taqueria in Morristown. When asked how it felt to finally pursue his dreams, …

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by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine
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Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report
Nine NJ Hospitals Named Among America's Best In New Report Nine of New Jersey's hospitals were named among America’s best of 2023, according to a new Healthgrades report. The "America’s 250 Best Hospitals" report is based on “overall clinical excellence,” with methodology including the evaluation of the hospital’s performance for 31 different procedures and conditions. The nine New Jersey hospitals that made the list: Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center in Holmdel Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston Morristown Medical Center in Morristown Hackensack Meridian Health Jers…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
25-Year-Old Morristown Woman Missing For Nearly A Month: Prosecutor 25-Year-Old Morristown Woman Missing For Nearly A Month: Prosecutor
25-Year-Old Morristown Woman Missing For Nearly A Month: Prosecutor A 25-year-old Morristown woman with New York ties has been missing for nearly a month, authorities say. Imani Glover was last seen by a family member with another woman near 239 West 15th Street in New York on Wednesday, Jan. 4, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a Tuesday release. Glover has to East Orange, Irvington, Newark, and Harlem, New York, authorities said. Glover is described as a Black female standing 5 feet 3 inches tall with brown eyes and black hair and weighing around 160 pounds. She has a tattoo on her left wrist (Shantia) and on the back of her neck. …

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by Valerie Musson
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World Record Broken By NJ Man Who Dined At 18 Michelin-Starred Restaurants World Record Broken By NJ Man Who Dined At 18 Michelin-Starred Restaurants
World Record Broken By NJ Man Who Dined At 18 Michelin-Starred Restaurants A Garden State man who dined at a dozen and a half Michelin-starred restaurants in New York City has done it — he’s officially broken a Guinness World Record. Oh, did we mention that he did it in less than 24 hours? Yeah, that’s kind of a major detail. “My goal was to make every single meal a memorable one because I only had limited time left to eat there,” Edison native and current Morristown resident Eric Finkelstein, 34, told NJ.com. Finkelstein, a healthcare IT worker and obviously a major foodie, mapped out his meticulous itinerary on Oct. 26, 2022, to include Le Pavillon in Midt…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Newark Ex-Con Busted Again For Morris Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes — This Time Ramming Cop Car Newark Ex-Con Busted Again For Morris Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes — This Time Ramming Cop Car
Newark Ex-Con Busted Again For Morris Pursuit In Stolen Mercedes — This Time Ramming Cop Car A Newark man with a laundry list of prior charges involving eluding and burglary yet again tried — and failed — to get away from police after breaking into a home twice, stealing a Mercedes, and ramming a police cruiser, authorities said on Friday, Jan. 13. Tysean Ware, 20, was charged theft, burglary, conspiracy to commit theft and burglary, eluding, and other offenses, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll announced. Ware was allegedly seen on video surveillance breaking into a Morris Township home where a child was present and stealing a 2021 Mercedes SL500 Maybach around 3 p.…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
'She Fought Hard Every Day:' Sussex County Resident Danielle Murray Dies After Long Illness, 33 'She Fought Hard Every Day:' Sussex County Resident Danielle Murray Dies After Long Illness, 33
'She Fought Hard Every Day:' Sussex County Resident Danielle Murray Dies After Long Illness, 33 Sussex County resident Danielle Murray died at Overlook Hospital in Summit after a long illness on Monday, Dec. 26. She was 33. Born in Seoul, South Korea, Danielle moved to Sussex County in 1990, her obituary says. She then moved with her family to Colorado Springs before returning to Sussex County, where she had resided for the past 20 years. Danielle graduated from High Point Regional High School and worked for Atlantic Health in Morristown as an Administrative Assistant, according to her memorial. Danielle had a “heart of gold” and will forever be remembered for her endless generosity…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Unexpected Death Of Hackettstown Native, 26, Prompts Wave Of Community Support Unexpected Death Of Hackettstown Native, 26, Prompts Wave Of Community Support
Unexpected Death Of Hackettstown Native, 26, Prompts Wave Of Community Support The unexpected death of a 26-year-old Hackettstown native has prompted a wave of community support. Ian Christopher Rossi died on Tuesday, Dec. 13, his obituary says. Born in Morristown, Ian had been apprenticing with a tree service at the time of his death. Ian was known for his skateboarding skills and earned a scholarship to Woodward Professional Skate Boarding School. He loved to work with children and teach them how to ride. Ian was passionate about all things outdoors, especially fishing, snowboarding, and swimming. His one-of-a-kind sense of humor and love for family made watchin…

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by Valerie Musson