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End Of An Era: Jersey Shore Bar Closes After 17 Years
A popular Wildwood staple is saying farewell after nearly two decades. Goodnight Irene’s, the iconic restaurant and bar at Pacific Avenue and East Poplar Avenue, announced that this weekend will be its last after 17 years. "AND THAT’S A WRAP FOLKS!" the owners shared on Facebook. "We appreciate you all more than you know." The final days of service, running through Sunday night, Nov. 17, promise to be filled with goodbyes and nostalgia. "We hope to see as many of you as possible," the Irenes family wrote, signing off with "LOVE." For countless locals and visitors, Goodnight Irene’s ha…
Business
Shuttered NJ Stop & Shop Replaced By New Grocery Store Facing Multi-Million-Dollar Revamp
A brand-new grocery store has replaced Stop & Shop in Passaic County, which was among 32 of underperforming stores in the region, and 10 in New Jersey, that closed. The Fresh Grocer, a division of Wakefern operated by the Inserra Family, opened to an enthusiastic crowd at Ringwood’s Fieldstone Park Shopping Center on Friday, Nov. 8. The supermarket’s grand opening saw a strong turnout from the community, who gathered to welcome the new addition to the neighborhood just two weeks after Stop&Shop closed its doors. The Fresh Grocer is set to undergo a multi-million dollar r…
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community
Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino died suddenly on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Mayor Ravi Bhalla said. She was 52 years old. Hudson County View shared a statement from Jen's husband, Joe Giattino: "I am heartbroken to share that my beloved wife, Jen—the love of my life and mother of our three children—passed away suddenly. She was not only an incredible mother but also a dedicated public servant who cared deeply about this community,” her husband Joe Giattino said in a statement. “Jen’s unwavering commitment, kindness, and passion touched so many lives here in Hoboken. We are devastated by …
Police & Fire
Four Arrested In NJ Detective's Home Invasion Killing: 'Significant Step Toward Justice'
Four people have been charged for their roles in a violent home invasion that left a Cumberland County detective dead, authorities announced. Nyshawn Mutcherson, 29, of Vineland; Jarred Brown, 31, of Bridgeton; and Richard Hawkins Willis, 32, of Gloucester City, were each charged with first-degree murder, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release on Monday, Oct. 28. Cyndia Pimentel, 38, of Paulsboro, was also facing charges in the case. Sgt. Monica Mosley, a detective sergeant with the Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office, was shot and killed in her Brid…
News
Teen Killed In Boating Accident Was Rising Rutgers Freshman
More information has come to light about the 18-year-old Wayne resident killed in a boating accident over the weekend in Harvey Cedars. Zeina Mahafzah was days away from beginning her freshman year at Rutgers University, as classes start on Tuesday, Sept. 2. According to university spokeswoman Dory Devlin, Zeina was enrolled in the School of Arts and Sciences–Newark. "The Rutgers-Newark community is devastated by the news of Zeina’s passing, and we are sending our support to the Mahafzah family during this incredibly difficult time," Devlin said. In a post shared to Faceboo…
Police & Fire
Acupuncturist Karin Johnson Killed On Route 23
Karin Johnson, a 75-year-old Cedar Grove resident, was killed on Tuesday, July 9, after being struck by a vehicle walking on Route 23, authorities said. Born in Kearny, Johnson was raised in Cedar Grove, graduating from Cedar Grove High School in 1967, according to her obituary on the Shooks Cedar Grove Funeral Home website. Johnson, who worked as an acupuncturist, enjoyed being in nature and bringing people together, her obituary reads. Dearest Friends and Family of Karin Johnson, I'm so sorry to bring you this unexpected and sudden news of her passing on... Posted by Karin Johnson on&…
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Goffle Creamery Voted Best Ice Cream In North Jersey: Meet High School Sweethearts Behind It
Some of Vinnie and Alyssa Penna's best childhood memories were getting ice cream at the Old Bar Milk Barn. If you grew up in Wayne, you know it: The brown barn with red and white signage. You could grab a cone at the walk-up window or sit in a booth or at a bar. The Pennas enjoyed many an ice cream cone at the Old Barn Milk Bar in their summers dating through Wayne Valley High School. The two got married in 2012 and in August 2021, they opened Goffle Creamery 686 Goffle Road in Hawthorne. The Pennas always envisioned creating a shoppe that would be an ode to places like the…
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Bayonne Mourns Loss Of DPW Worker Brian 'Julio' Ahern: 'Friend To All'
Tragedy strikes again in Bayonne. The city is mourning the loss of Brian "Julio" Ahern, a lifelong community member and supervisor for the Department of Public Works, who died Saturday, July 6. Mayor Jimmy Davis said Ahern was "a friend to everyone." "Julio never wasted time, it was too important to him," the mayor said. "Whether it was family time, work time, giving back to our community time, or play time, he gave it his all and enjoyed every minute of it. His zest for life was as big as he was. He lit up every room he walked into. He was larger than life." The Ahern family name runs de…
Business
Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop
It was 2017 and Matt Dagistanli was in the process of building the structure that stands today at 65 W. Madison Avenue in Dumont, when his donkey went missing. He wasn't a real donkey, of course, but a statue that Dagistanli and his former business partner had affectionately called Dumbo. Dagistanli grew quite fond of Dumbo, and wasn't ready to get rid of him at the turn of his career change. "I didn’t want to sell it or throw it away, so I took it home," said Dagistanli, 63, of Rutherford. "My wife said, 'You need to take this away.'" Dagistanli had nowhere to keep Dumbo except for …
Schools
Man Dies In 'Tragic Incident' On Grounds Of NJ High School: Officials
A community member died in what officials are calling a "tragic incident" on the grounds of a New Jersey school district on Wednesday, Nov. 15. Police responding to Highland Park High School around 6:25 a.m. found an unresponsive male, local police said. He was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, where he was pronounce dead. "The patient was not affiliated with Highland Park Schools nor was the patient ever inside of a school building," local police said. Highland Park Schools Superintendent Kristina Nicosia said that a community member died before the school d…
Obituaries
Former Roseland Police Chief Dies At 91: 'Loss Will Be Felt Throughout Community'
Walter Critchett, who served the Roseland community as a police officer and later police chief for 40 years, died at the age of 91, the borough announced. After serving in the Navy, Critchett joined the Roseland Police Department in 1956. He was named police chief in 1970, serving until 1996, when he retired. “The Critchett family name is woven into the fabric, history and legacy of the Borough of Roseland,” said Mayor James R. Spango. “Chief Critchett served our borough with distinction and honor for 40 yeasr. The loss of Chief Critchett will be felt throughout our com…
Obituaries
Hearts Break For Nutley's Nicholas Messina, 53
Nicholas Thomas Messina III died suddenly on Saturday, July 15 at the age of 53, according to his obituary. Nicholas was a native of Bloomfield and lived in Nutley, his obituary reads. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and his two-year-old son, Nicholas Thomas Messina IV. Nicholas worked for Essex County’s job development unit in East Orange, "helping people find jobs and making a difference in the community," his obituary reads. "Nicholas made friends wherever he went, all over the world. His gracious and giving nature touched so many lives and his light will shine for years to com…
Business
Popular Hoboken Eatery Closes After 17 Years: 'This Is Brutal'
Dwight Thompson was just an employee when he began working at Hoboken's 918 Willow in 2005. It wasn't long before he was promoted to manager and, soon enough, he owned the place along with business partner Stephen Bailey. They called it "D's Soul Full Cafe," and since 2010, it's been a staple in the community, a popular hangout and late-night food stop with a focus on the arts. But Sunday, May 14 was D's last day in business. And the community is heartbroken. View this post on Instagram A post shared by D's Soul Full Cafe (@dssoulfullcafe) …
News
Beloved Bogota Bagel Man Dies
He was deeply woven into the community's fabric, so it's with deep sadness that folks are learning that Thomas Walsh died at the bagel shop in Bogota where he'd worked for as long as most could remember. Walsh, 80, of Cliffside Park kept things hummin' at Boxcar Bagels. The general manager regularly arrived hours before sunrise so that those still asleep would have a pleasant start to their days, thanks to fluffy, jumbo-sized bagels that became the trademark of the shop in front of the train tracks. It was around 4 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, in fact, when borough police were called to the R…
Obituaries
Morris County Native, Dedicated Dad Of 2 Matthew Bell Dies At 38
Morris County native and dedicated father of two Matthew Robert Bell died at his home on Thursday, Oct. 6. He was 38. Born and raised in Denville, Matthew graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 2002, his obituary says. Matthew loved sports, live music, and spending time with friends. He is remembered as an endlessly generous person who embraced his role as a loving father to his two children, Alexander and Sophia Bell, his memorial says. “The loss of this wonderful person is a pain that will be felt by many, and he will always be remembered as a kind, caring man who was so full of l…
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Danzig Bass Player, Wife Dedicate Bench In Mahwah Park In Memory Of Beloved Chihuahua
Sir Otis looked forward to his daily walks in Mahwah's Silver Creek Park. "He went to the park between 11:30 and 12:30 every day for 10 years," said Lana Grecco. "He knew whenever it was time. He was always ready." The spunky Chihuahua was at the park in the township's northeast corner near the New York State border when he passed on Dec. 21, 2021. He was 16. Lana made a vow with her husband, Steve "Zing" Grecco, who plays bass with the legendary New Jersey heavy metal band Danzig, among other acts. "We promised ourselves that we'd do something to honor his memory at the spot our little…
News
Shock, Sadness Spread: Young Harrison Police Officer Dies
People get to know their police officers in small towns like Harrison, where shock and sadness continued to spread with the news that one of its finest had suddenly died. Officer Elizabeth Yasmin Delacruz succumbed at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood following a medical procedure elsewhere, said Maureen Curran Kleinman, the manager of communications and marketing for Valley Health System. A graduate of Lincoln High School in Jersey City, and a graduate student in criminal justice at John Jay College in Manhattan, Delacruz served in the U.S. Marine Corps, She was appointed to her depar…
Police & Fire
Big-Hearted Bergen County Sheriff's Officer Dies Suddenly
“A big man with an even bigger heart” is how a colleague described former Bergen County Sheriff’s Officer Scott Emerson, who died suddenly this weekend. Emerson, 34, of Fair Lawn, “wasn’t feeling well, and they called an ambulance," another colleague said Sunday. The 8-year department veteran may have suffered an infection following recent surgery, friends said. He hung on throughout the day Saturday -- as family, friends and colleagues gathered at the hospital -- before he passed away, one said. "They brought him back several times," the friend said. "Then they couldn't. He went on his o…
Schools
First Day Of Kindergarten Holds Special Meaning For Lyndhurst Family
Tradition. Family values. Longevity. That's what Columbus Elementary School represents for the Restrepo family of Lyndhurst. Four generations of the family will have attended the Lake Avenue school come Wednesday, when 5-year-old Francesca Restrepo will start her first day of Kindergarten -- 100 years after her great-grandmother. "It's something to be said about our town," said Francesca's mom, Liz Restrepo, who also attended Columbus with her husband and Francesca's father, Juan. Francesca has only met some of her relatives but fully understands that she will be carrying history, mem…
Lifestyle
Off The Chain: Dog Park Opens In Passaic
A brand new dog park is opening in Passaic. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at the Armory Park on Gregory Avenue on July 21 at 3 p.m. The PetSafe® Armory Memorial Dog Park was made possible through the PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ program, a grant program that provides funding to create safe, off-leash dog parks nationwide. Passaic is one of 13 communities across the country to receive funding through the 2018 PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ program. Out of more than 120 applicants, the city was awarded a $25,000 grant to fund the construction of PetSafe® Armory Memorial Do…
Obituaries
Tribute
: Iconic Cycle Shop Owner Marty Epstein Of Bloomfield Dead At 69
Bloomfield native Marty Epstein, the owner of Marty's Reliable Cycle in Morris County, died Thursday after a six-year cancer battle. He was 69 years old. "Marty has touched many lives over the years and his passion for life and cycling will continue to inspire the community for generations to come," the shop posted on Facebook. "We thank you all for your love and support during this incredibly difficult time." Marty was on a mission to save the world with bikes. The Bloomfield native purchased the shop (then called Reliable Cycle) in 1978 at its original location on Speedwell and Spring …
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