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NJ Ranked Worst Northeast State For Retirement In New Study: Here's Why
Northeast and mid-Atlantic states had mixed results in a new study on the best states for retirement, balancing affordability challenges with strong quality-of-life and healthcare options. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best and Worst States to Retire on Monday, Jan. 27. Florida claimed the No. 1 spot, followed by Minnesota, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota in the top five. The study ranked every state based on 46 retirement-related factors including affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. "Retirement is supposed to be relaxing, but it can al…
Business
Retired Fire Captain's NJ Hot Dog Restaurant Up For Sale After 15 Years
Captain Paul’s Firehouse Dogs, a cherished fixture in Mercer County, has announced it is up for sale after 15 years. Owners Paul and Janice Tweedly shared the news on Facebook on Dec. 28, 2024, citing health concerns as the reason behind the difficult decision. "Had surgery on Monday and doctor said I would have more surgeries upcoming if I didn’t slow down," Paul wrote. "Janice and I can’t thank you enough for your support over the 15 years. All the friendships we have made make this a very difficult decision." Captain Paul’s, located at 2230 Princeton Pike in Lawrence Township, opened it…
Schools
First Male President Of Georgian Court University Announces Retirement: 'I Am Deeply Grateful'
Georgian Court University's first male president will retire at the end of the academic year, officials said. Dr. Joseph Marbach announced he'll step down as head of the private Catholic college in Lakewood on Monday, June 30, 2025. He's also the first non-clergy member to be president of Georgian Court. Dr. Marbach said he'll establish a scholarship in his name for students in financial need, "helping future generations of GCU students achieve their academic goals." "Serving as President of Georgian Court University has been one of the greatest honors of my life," Dr. Marbach said in a st…
Business
'It's Sad To Let Go': Amusement Park Closing After 94 Years Of Fun On Ocean City Boardwalk
An Ocean City amusement park is shutting down after creating nearly a century of summer memories for children and families. Mayor Jay Gillian, the owner of Gillian's Wonderland Pier, said he'll terminate the multi-year lease for the theme park in a couple of months. He made the announcement in a letter posted on the pier's Facebook page on Friday, Aug. 9. Mayor Gillian said he has "little choice" but to retire, closing the park and 6th Street Pizza and Grill along the Ocean City Boardwalk. "The memories I've made with my family and the joy of meeting so many wonderful t…
News
Occupied West Bank Real Estate Fair At Teaneck Synagogue Can’t Be Stopped, Officials Say
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Officials in Teaneck promised Thursday that they'll maintain order at a controversial Israeli real estate event scheduled for this weekend that's expected to draw a huge police presence. What they can’t do, they said, is prevent it from happening. ****** 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: Two out-of-towners were arrested after they threw liquid on protestors near the end of a controversial Israeli real estate showcase at a Teaneck synagogue, authorities said. SEE: Only Two Arrests Made At Trouble-Free Israeli Real Estate Protest In Teaneck, Police Chief Says ****** Palestinian, Muslim, and Jewi…
Police & Fire
NJ Police Chief To Retire After Investigation Into Argument With Sergeant Caught On Camera
The head of a Jersey Shore police department will step down about three months after a heated interaction between him and one of his sergeants during a crash investigation, officials said. Bradley Beach police Chief Leonard Guida will retire on Friday, Mar. 1, according to a Monday, Feb. 26 statement from Mayor Larry Fox. The mayor said Chief Guida's retirement was six months earlier than the borough anticipated. The Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office investigated the exchange between Chief Guida and Sgt. William Major, which happened on Thursday, Nov. 9. At a council meetin…
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New Jersey Is Second-Worst State To Retire In, Study Says
New Jersey's great for many things. But apparently not retirement. A new study said New Jersey is the second-worst state to retire in 2024, pointing to the Garden State's high costs for taxpayers and lack of healthcare facilities. WalletHub released a study about the best and worst states to retire on Monday, Jan. 22. New Jersey ranked 49th on the list, finishing only ahead of Kentucky. The study said New Jersey is second worst in affordability for retirees. WalletHub's affordability rank includes metrics like adjusted cost of living, which New Jersey was 37th. It also factors in the …
Lifestyle
3 NJ Seniors Revealed As Contestants On 'Golden Bachelor'
For the first time in Bachelor franchise history, 22 women in the prime of their lives will roll up their stockings and step into the spotlight for a chance at love. Three of the women — all ages 60 to 75 and hoping for lasting love with Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner — hail from New Jersey. They are: Anna, 61, a retired nutritionist from Summit Maria, 60, a health and wellness director from Teaneck Theresa, 69, a financial services professional from Shrewsbury These accomplished golden ladies will take time away from their established home lives, friends and family, in the quest to redisco…
Police & Fire
Aggravated
Manslaughter
: Husband Jailed In Shooting Death Of Beloved Bergen Police Officer
UPDATE: A retired Tenafly police officer has been charged with aggravated manslaughter in the shooting death of his husband, last month in their Sussex County home, Daily Voice has learned. Joseph Grieco, 37, remained held in the Morris County Correctional Facility in Morristown in connection with the July 26 death of retired NYPD Officer John Kelly, who had deep ties in Bergen County. The single aggravated manslaughter charge cites an "extreme indifference to human life." Under New Jersey law, that means the defendant didn't set out to kill the victim but acted in such a reckless and unr…
Lifestyle
NJ Teacher Surprised By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (
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A longtime Union elementary school teacher learned just how much she meant to her students on live TV. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, DeBaere, who teaches at Livingston Elementary School, was spotlighted on "The View," by Union High School teacher and teacher advocate Nicholas Ferroni. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The View (@theviewabc) But what DeBaere didn't know was a special video had been prepared, featuring her family, colleagues and former students who spoke about what she meant to them. DeBaere is retiring at…
Business
Central Jersey Bowling Center Shutters Permanently
A Central Jersey bowling center plans to close permanently later this month. Woodbridge Bowling Center has been in business for more than 40 years. The center, at 346 Main St. in Woodbridge, announced it will close on Sunday, May 21. The owners are retiring, according to the message on the center’s website. “It is with the most heartfelt words that we let all of you know, after 40+ years under the management of Joey D and 20+ years under the ownership of the DiSilvestros, Woodbridge Bowling Center will be closing their doors at the end of the day May 21st,” the message said. “…
Business
NJ Butcher Shop Sabatos Shutters After 100 Years
A popular butcher shop at the Jersey Shore will shutter after nearly 100 years in business. Sabatos Prime Meats, in Belford, will close for good on March 18. As of March 18th we will be closing our door for good. After much thought we have decided to retire. We would like to... Posted by Sabatos Prime Meats on Friday, March 3, 2023 The Sabatos family opened the shop in 1918 in Newark, and in 1939 opened Sabatos & Sons in Irvington, its website says. The shop has been solely operating in Belford for 62 years. More than 500 people commented on Sabatos' Facebook post, lamenting its…
Business
Customers Say Goodbye To LBI's Cherished Sandbox Cafe
New Year's was bittersweet for Vincent and Dana DiSalvio, who announced they'd be retiring — and their popular LBI restaurant The Sandbox Cafe would be closing after 20 years. The Sandbox Cafe became a popular spot for locals who came back year after year for scones, pancakes, eggs, tacos, sandwiches and of course, the company and atmosphere. The Ship Bottom eatery was the flagship location and was followed by a second in Surf City, in 2015. Citing a growing family, the DiSalvios said they'd be retiring to enter the next chapter of their lives. "While we love what we do and will miss seei…
Sports
MLB Pitcher From NJ Rick Porcello Announces Retirement
New Jersey native and former New York Mets pitcher Rick Porcello will be hanging up his cleats after 15 years in the major leagues. The 33-year-old pitcher who graduated from Seton Hall Preparatory School in West Orange made the announcement on the WFAN's Bradfo Sho podcast. Porcello thanked his fans and listeners for "all the great memories," and mentioned vague personal issues. The pitcher, who last appeared on the mound in 2020, said COVID helped him gain perspective on his life, realizing he wanted to be more present with family. Porcello was selected by the Detroit Tigers in 2007, the…
News
Viral TikToker Helps 81-Year-Old NJ Walmart Worker Retire
A 19-year-old New Jersey TikToker has used his platform to help an 81-year-old Walmart worker pay off her mortgage and retire at long last. It all started when Devan Bonagura posted a clip of Nola Carpenter during her shift at Walmart in Hackettstown on Wednesday, Nov. 2. He captioned it: "I feel bad." The video garnered lots of attention and ultimately prompted Bonagura to launch a GoFundMe page for Nola. It took off immediately, reaching an astonishing $100,000 in less than 24 hours. In a heartwarming update on Friday, Nov. 4, Bonagura and Nola’s family shared the exciting news with Nola…
Sports
Gronk Announces NFL Retirement
Gronk's professional football career will soon be coming to an end. The 33-year-old New England Patriots tight end, whose real name is Rob Gronkowski, announced his retirement on Instagram Tuesday, June 21. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Gronkowski (@gronk) Gronk grew up in Amherst, NY but attended Woodland Hills High School in Churchill Pennsylvania for his senior year. He played 11 seasons in the NFL, nine of which were with the Patriots, before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. Gronk announced an initia…
Police & Fire
Community Mourns Loss Of Retired NJ, PA Couple Killed In Surfside Building Collapse
A couple with ties to the Philadelphia area and the Jersey Shore were among the dozens of victims killed in the Surfside, Florida building collapse. David and Bonnie Epstein were on the 9th floor of the Champlain Towers South with their dog, Chase, loved ones say. They previously lived in Bucks County, PA and Brooklyn, NY, and spent summers in Ventnor, NJ, according to 6abc. David and Bonnie had one child, 26-year-old Jonathan, their pride and joy, according to David's business partner, Richard Oller. Jonathan penned a heartfelt tribute to his parents on Facebook. Heartbroken to shar…
News
Englewood Police Chief Lawrence Suffern Retires
Englewood Police Chief Lawrence Suffern retired on Wednesday. Suffern, who’d been on vacation and was due to return Wednesday, was Bergen County's only Black police chief. He retired effective Thursday, city officials announced in a release. “Best chief ever to have served our great city,” Mayor Michael Wildes said following the announcement. “Respected in the county and serving since he was 18 years old for the last 33 years.” "What a sad day in Englewood this is!" wrote Rasheed J. Goins. "Thank you for your leadership and serving our community with such grace for all these yea…
Police & Fire
Longtime Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose To Retire
Longtime Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose will retire in March after 34 years on the force. Ambrose's final day in the division will be on March 31, Mayor Ras J. Baraka said. “When I appointed Director Ambrose as Public Safety Director, I knew that his leadership, work ethic, integrity and love for our city is what we needed to fulfill my vision of combining police, fire, and emergency management into one department,” Baraka said. “His service to the City of Newark has been paramount. I appreciate all that he has given, and I hope for nothing but the best in his retirement…
Lifestyle
Lottery's 'Biggest Tickets Ever' Found In Bergen, Mercer Counties -- Three More Still Out There
A pair of Super 50 Scratch-Off tickets were found in Bergen and Mercer counties -- and three still remain out there somewhere. The tickets were sold at Paketeria Food Market on South Olden Avenue in Trenton, and Worldwide Liquors on Van Wrinkle Ave., in Garfield. The Mercer County winner stopped by a local food market and asked for five of the new Super 50 tickets -- the lottery's "biggest tickets ever." After receiving his towering five-foot-tall set of tickets, he scratched through the record-sized game one at a time. The first four were lucky enough, netting him three pri…
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