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Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos
Uncle Junior's Newark Home On 'The Sopranos' Re-Listed At Slightly Higher Price With New Photos A New Jersey home featured in some epic episodes of "The Sopranos" is back n the market. The home at 480 Highland Ave., in Newark was that of Corrado John “Junior” Soprano Jr., or Uncle Junior, in the hit HBO series. Courtesy of Maikol Puebla Courtesy of Maikol Puebla The 3,000-square-foot property features four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a 2-car driveway and a 2-car garage.  The house was made famous by the first episode of season six. You might remember it by this line: "I'm halfway to China! There's nothing here!" That was Tony digging in the garden outside, looking for hi…
Iconic Sopranos Booth Sells For $82K: 'This Is Heartbreaking' Iconic Sopranos Booth Sells For $82K: 'This Is Heartbreaking'
Iconic Sopranos Booth Sells For $82K: 'This Is Heartbreaking' Woke up this mornin', got yourself a booth.  The booth that Tony Soprano and his family sat in the final scene of "The Sopranos" was sold by Holsten's Ice Cream, Chocolate & Restaurant in Bloomfield on Ebay for $82,600.  The restaurant said on Instagram the booth — where tension built, onion rings were eaten, and  "Don't Stop Believing" was playing — was structurally not safe, having been repaired many times over for more than 60 years. "The time has come," the restaurant wrote. "All good things sometimes need an upgrade. Please understand we don't wa…
Holsten's Selling Famous 'Sopranos' Booth: 'Don't Do It' Holsten's Selling Famous 'Sopranos' Booth: 'Don't Do It'
Holsten's Selling Famous 'Sopranos' Booth: 'Don't Do It' Have you ever wanted to re-create "The Sopranos" finale and be as authentic as possible? Now is your chance. Holsten's Ice Cream, Chocolate & Restaurant in Bloomfield is selling the exact booth Tony Soprano and his family sat in the final scene of the iconic TV show as tension built, onion rings were eaten, "Don't Stop Believing" was playing and the screen inexplicably cut to black.  Tony Soprano The restaurant said on Instagram the booths are structurally not safe, having been repaired many times over 60 years.  "The time has come," the restaurant wrote. "All good things …
‘We’re From Jersey:’ Jonas Brothers Hop On Viral TikTok Trend Ahead Of MetLife Show (VIDEO) ‘We’re From Jersey:’ Jonas Brothers Hop On Viral TikTok Trend Ahead Of MetLife Show (VIDEO)
‘We’re From Jersey:’ Jonas Brothers Hop On Viral TikTok Trend Ahead Of MetLife Show (Video) The Jonas Brothers are from New Jersey — and they’re making sure the TikTok world knows it. The trio, returning to their home state for a MetLife Stadium show ahead of the NHL Devils and Flyers game on Saturday, Feb. 17, posted the home state homage revealing their performance plans to TikTok on Wednesday morning, Dec. 13. “We’re from Jersey — of course we don’t pump our own gas,” begins Kevin. “We’re from New Jersey — of course we’ve spent summer vacations at the Jersey Shore,” Joe continues. “We’re from Jersey — of course we call it Taylor ham,” says Nick before one of his brothers corr…
'Sopranos' Star Joined OnlyFans After Vax Mandate Opposition Made Her Hollywood Pariah: Report 'Sopranos' Star Joined OnlyFans After Vax Mandate Opposition Made Her Hollywood Pariah: Report
'Sopranos' Star Joined OnlyFans After Vax Mandate Opposition Made Her Hollywood Pariah: Report Enjoying Drea de Matteo's content on OnlyFans? You have her vaccine stance to thank. In an interview with Fox News Digital, de Matteo, who played Adriana on "The Sopranos," said she joined the account last month after her stance on the vaccine mandate made her a Hollywood pariah. "My own industry thinks I'm...a savage,"  de Matteo said. "I went from being allowed to work to never being allowed to work again." Matteo was dropped by her agent and almost lost her home over her opposition to vaccine mandates, but soon found another source of income, she said. Fans paying $15 a month for h…
Bada Bing! Drea de Matteo Debuts OnlyFans Account Bada Bing! Drea de Matteo Debuts OnlyFans Account
Bada Bing! Drea de Matteo Debuts OnlyFans Account What would Christopher say? Drea de Matteo, who played Adriana on "The Sopranos" announced on her Instagram that she was launching an OnlyFans account. A subscription costs $15 a month, No word on what De Matteo plans to show off on OnlyFans but she had been teasing the announcement since last September. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DREA DE MATTEO (@dreadematteo) The 51-year-old recently appeared as a guest star on "Mayans M.C." and hosts the Gangster Goddess Broad-Cast where she reminisces about her time on New Jersey's mos…
You Can Buy Tony Soprano's Boat (LOOK INSIDE) You Can Buy Tony Soprano's Boat (LOOK INSIDE)
You Can Buy Tony Soprano's Boat (Look Inside) Who hasn't wanted to sit on a boat, smoke a cigar, blast some Dean Martin, indulge in some gabagool and discuss family business? United Yacht Sales is selling "The Stugots", Tony Soprano's boat featured on a season 1 episode of "The Sopranos." The 1999 Cape Fear 47 Sportfish now goes by "Never Enough" and has been listed for sale in Stamford, CT. View this post on Instagram A post shared by United Yacht Sales (@united_yacht_sales) "The boat was restored," Paul Ouimette, the broker for the boat said. "It fell into disrepair, but the gentlemen…
'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant 'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant
'Sopranos' Actors Create Their Own Menu Items At This Jersey Shore Restaurant Their motto isn't "Where 'The Sopranos' Eat At The Shore" for nothing. Yet another actor from the hit HBO show stopped by Chico & Sons in Northfield this week. This time, it was Dan Grimaldi — aka, Patsy Parisi. Karl Kulakowski purchased the Tilton Road restaurant in 2020, and invites actors from "The Sopranos" to stop by and make their own sandwiches or entrees. Their creations get a spot on the menu. Karl Kulakowski, left, and "The Sopranos" actors.Chico & Sons So far, the menu at Chico & Sons boasts The Sister Janice, The Big P, The Eugene, The Johnny Sack, The Vito, To…
Vince Vaughn Paterson Mayor's Doppleganger? That's What He Says Vince Vaughn Paterson Mayor's Doppleganger? That's What He Says
Vince Vaughn Paterson Mayor's Doppleganger? That's What He Says Who hasn't seen Vince Vaughn in North Jersey by now? The "Wedding Crashers" star has been popping up in the area amid filming for the upcoming movie "Nonna's." His latest stop? Paterson. "THE WEDDING CRASHER!" said Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh, who shared a photo with the actor to Facebook. "Vince Vaughn is literally a Giant among men! He's 6'5 and has a larger than life personality. It was a pleasure to finally meet someone who some people say is my doppelganger.  "We are profoundly grateful that he picked Paterson to film his upcoming movie. #GreatFalls #GreatFilming." That's righ…
Gottem! NJ Celebs Perhaps Unknowingly Troll Devils For Hurricanes After Playoff Win Gottem! NJ Celebs Perhaps Unknowingly Troll Devils For Hurricanes After Playoff Win
Gottem! NJ Celebs Perhaps Unknowingly Troll Devils For Hurricanes After Playoff Win Et tu Teresa Giudice? The Carolina Hurricanes didn't just defeat the New Jersey Devils on the ice, they also delivered a social media knockout.  Following the Hurricanes series win over the Devils to advance to the conference finals, the Canes decided to have some fun at the expense of New Jersey, enlisting some Jersey heavyweights to offer their congratulations. Teresa Guidice of "The Real Housewives of the New Jersey," The Situation of "The Jersey Shore," Fireman Ed of guy who cheers at Jets games fame, Federico Castelluccio and Vincent Curatola of "The Sopranos," and Mauro Castano from…
Police ID Body Of Driver Found In Wooded Area Hours After Car Fire In Morris County Police ID Body Of Driver Found In Wooded Area Hours After Car Fire In Morris County
Police ID Body Of Driver Found In Wooded Area Hours After Car Fire In Morris County Police have identified the driver found dead in a wooded area nearly eight hours after his car was found ablaze in Morris County over the weekend. Anthony Zaccaro's body was located in a wooded area near Lynn Park, in Lincoln Park, about a half-mile from where his car was found burning on Ungerer Road around 7:15 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, according to various news reports and Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll. A GoFundMe for the Sussex man's family says he leaves behind his fiance, Hannah, and two children, Brooklynn and Ryamond. "This unexpected and gutwrenching loss leaves not only …
Pete Davidson Came To Iconic North Jersey Ice Cream Shop — 'With A Girl' Pete Davidson Came To Iconic North Jersey Ice Cream Shop — 'With A Girl'
Pete Davidson Came To Iconic North Jersey Ice Cream Shop — 'With A Girl' Fans of "The Sopranos" and New Jerseyans know what the hype is about at Holsten's. Apparently, Pete Davidson wanted to, as well. He stopped by the iconic Bloomfield ice cream shop with a woman, employees said, on Thursday, Jan. 12. Employees did not know who the woman was, and speculated she may have been family. When asked what brought the comic actor to the iconic shop that served as the setting of Tony Soprano's last meal, Holsten's general manager Karl Schneider said: "He's a big fan of delicious food and delicious ice cream, but of course, 'The Sopranos.'" Davidson was "super nic…
Uncle Junior's Home On 'The Sopranos' Hits NJ Market (LOOK INSIDE) Uncle Junior's Home On 'The Sopranos' Hits NJ Market (LOOK INSIDE)
Uncle Junior's Home On 'The Sopranos' Hits NJ Market (Look Inside) "I'm halfway to China! There's nothing here!" Remember that scene from "The Sopranos?" Season 6, Episode 1, Tony is digging in the garden outside of Uncle Junior's home looking for his body. Well, that Newark home is on the market for $545,000. According to a Sopranos filming location guide, the 380 Highland Ave. home was featured in Season 1 Episode 13, S2E2, S4E5, S4E9 and S6E1. It's located in the city's historic Forest Hill section and sits on a 4,792-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The listing agent is Linda Alemar of Sky Realty Associates. Click her…
Bergen Restaurant Owner, 'Green Book' Actor ID'd As Victim Whose Body Was Found Dumped In Bronx Bergen Restaurant Owner, 'Green Book' Actor ID'd As Victim Whose Body Was Found Dumped In Bronx
Bergen Restaurant Owner, 'Green Book' Actor ID'd As Victim Whose Body Was Found Dumped In Bronx Bergen County actor and restaurant owner Frank Vallelonga Jr. was identified as the alleged overdose victim whose body was found dumped on a Bronx sidewalk earlier this week, authorities said. Vallelonga, 60, a longtime Paramus resident more recently of Franklin Lakes, lived in a long shadow cast by his late father, Frank Sr., an actor known for his recurring role on "The Sopranos" -- and whose nickname, "Tony Lip," gave his son's Italian pasta and pizza joint its name. According to Bronx court reports, a city man loaded the lifeless body into a vehicle owned by Vallelonga's younger brother…
NJ Town's Historians Desperate To Save Cherished Funeral Home Featured In 'The Sopranos' NJ Town's Historians Desperate To Save Cherished Funeral Home Featured In 'The Sopranos'
NJ Town's Historians Desperate To Save Cherished Funeral Home Featured In 'The Sopranos' A historic funeral home dubbed Belleville's "town jewel" is facing demolition. Built in 1887, the Cozzarelli Memorial Home is one of the town's last surviving historical structures, and was featured in "The Sopranos," as Tony mourned his mom's loss. The Washington Avenue building could be designated an "Area in Need of Redevelopment," as a resolution approved during a council meeting last month will allow the Planning Board determine that, NJ Advance Media reports. Michael Perrone, the president of Belleville's historical society, says the town is looking to demolish the building to m…
Drunk Driver Charged In Death Of Man Beaten, Dumped Outside Famous NJ Strip Club Drunk Driver Charged In Death Of Man Beaten, Dumped Outside Famous NJ Strip Club
Drunk Driver Charged In Death Of Man Beaten, Dumped Outside Famous NJ Strip Club UPDATE: A Fort Lee driver was charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a Fair Lawn man outside the Satin Dolls nightclub on Route 17 in Lodi. Bryan Wood, 35, was drunk when his 2020 BMW M8 struck 38-year-old Marko Guberovic shortly after 3:30 a.m. May 22, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Five Ridgefield Park men – two of them brothers – had left the victim in the southbound highway’s fast lane after beating him during a dispute outside the club made famous as the "Bada Bing" in the legendary TV show "The Sopranos," the prosecutor said. Guberovic was then struck and drag…
Montvale Mom Who Produced 'Little Steven's Underground Garage' Passes At 36 Montvale Mom Who Produced 'Little Steven's Underground Garage' Passes At 36
Montvale Mom Who Produced 'Little Steven's Underground Garage' Passes At 36 TRIBUTE: When loved ones say their final goodbyes to Jenna Antonacci of Montvale on Friday, they will no doubt recall how much she loved -- and at one time lived -- music. Antonacci had worked in her mid- to late-20s as a producer for the wildly popular "Little Steven's Underground Garage," created by longtime E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt on Sirius XM. She immersed herself in communicating with bands, managers and labels to organize appearances, among other tasks, and worked directly on the program hosted by Andrew Loog Oldham, the former manager and producer for the Rolling St…
COLD CASE: Killer Of Rockland Teen In Notorious Bergen Motel Got Away, Is He Around Today? COLD CASE: Killer Of Rockland Teen In Notorious Bergen Motel Got Away, Is He Around Today?
Cold CASE: Killer Of Rockland Teen In Notorious Bergen Motel Got Away, Is He Around Today? The morning was relatively warm for December when the body of a slain 18-year-old Rockland County girl was found at an infamous Route 17 motel in Bergen County. Someone killed Rosetta Jean-Baptiste by “mechanical asphyxiation” -- similar to what happened to George Floyd.  Only this was 28 years ago. Her parents didn’t know it, but Jean-Baptiste was also pregnant with a boy who was close to full term. He died, as well. The killer was never found. Members of a special cold case unit made up of investigators from the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and New Jersey State Police are still h…
Senseless Death Of Fair Lawn Man Outside Satin Dolls Devastates Friends, Loved Ones Senseless Death Of Fair Lawn Man Outside Satin Dolls Devastates Friends, Loved Ones
Senseless Death Of Fair Lawn Man Outside Satin Dolls Devastates Friends, Loved Ones The senseless death of a Fair Lawn man outside a famed North Jersey strip club this weekend shocked and saddened many -- but likely none more so than his young niece. Marko Guberovic, 38, adored Tessa, who friends called "the absolute light of his life." Just a small sampling of sweet and sometimes silly selfies he took with the blond-haired pre-teen showed the love they shared. Guberovic was killed around 3:30 a.m. Saturday following a fight with a group of men outside Satin Dolls, the Route 17 club made famous as the "Bada Bing" in the legendary TV show "The Sopranos." Five Ridgefield …
UPDATE: Victim, 38, Struck, Killed Outside Satin Dolls UPDATE: Victim, 38, Struck, Killed Outside Satin Dolls
Update: Victim, 38, Struck, Killed Outside Satin Dolls Five Ridgefield Park men – two of them brothers -- are charged with beating a Fair Lawn man outside the Satin Dolls nightclub in Lodi and then dumping him onto Route 17, where he was struck and killed. Adrian Hoti, 23, and Fero Hoti, 24, along with Kevin Agudelo and Christian Reyes, both 22, and Julio Pena, 23, are all charged with aggravated manslaughter showing "extreme indifference to human life" and endangering an injured victim. The quintet apparently got into a dispute with Marko Guberovic, 38, while waiting for dancers to leave the club -- made famous as the "Bada Bing" in the legen…
Prosecutor: Man Struck, Killed Outside Lodi Strip Club Was Beaten, Left In Path Of Driver Prosecutor: Man Struck, Killed Outside Lodi Strip Club Was Beaten, Left In Path Of Driver
Prosecutor: Man Struck, Killed Outside Lodi Strip Club Was Beaten, Left In Path Of Driver UPDATE: Five Ridgefield Park men – two of them brothers -- are charged with beating a Fair Lawn man outside the Satin Dolls nightclub in Lodi and then dumping him onto Route 17, where he was struck and killed. Adrian Hoti, 23, and Fero Hoti, 24, along with Kevin Agudelo and Christian Reyes, both 22, and Julio Pena, 23, are all charged with aggravated manslaughter showing "extreme indifference to human life" and endangering an injured victim. The quintet apparently got into a dispute with Marko Guberovic, 38, while waiting for dancers to leave the club -- made famous as the "Bada Bing" in t…
North Jersey Native Stars In Newly Released Movie 'From The Vine' North Jersey Native Stars In Newly Released Movie 'From The Vine'
North Jersey Native Stars In Newly Released Movie 'From The Vine' A North Jersey native who won an Emmy for his role in "The Sopranos" is the lead in a new movie released this week. "From The Vine" -- out Friday, Oct. 9 -- stars Joe Pantoliano, who was born in Hoboken and raised in Cliffside Park. You may recognize Pantoliano from his role as Ralph Cifaretto on HBO's "The Sopranos," which won him the an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He also appeared in "The Matrix," "The Goonies," "Bad Boys" and more. Directed by Sean Cisterna, "From The Vine" follows Pantoliano as downtrodden Marco Gentile, who returns to his hometown in …
Most Popular Ice Cream Shops In Essex County Most Popular Ice Cream Shops In Essex County
Most Popular Ice Cream Shops In Essex County Craving a sweet treat to cool you down on a hot summer day? Here are several ice cream shops you can try today in Essex County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Scroll down for the complete list. Absolute Zero Ice Cream, Montclair: The one-of-a-kind creamery earned a 4.7/5-star Google rating and is known for serving decadent ice cream rolls, which come in various flavors and can be topped with fruits, cereals, cookies and other tasty treats. 410 Bloomfield Avenue…
Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ
Woodbridge Native Opens 4 'Sopranos' Inspired Coffee Shops In NJ Cawfee, ya want some? Bada Bean Cawfee, a coffee shop inspired by hit HBO show "The Sopranos," is opening four New Jersey locations. Woodbridge native and entrepreneur Drew Adelman is teaming up with Peter Pannullo, of Holmdel, to bring Bada Bean to Woodbrige, Toms River, Montgomery and Newark. Their first store -- which was seasonal only -- opened on the Seaside boardwalk in 2018, but has since closed to focus on year-round shops. "Paying homage to the mobsters of the past, Bada Bean combines delicious 'cawfee' with a classic, authentic New Jersey experience," the website says, "and som…
'Sopranos' Actress Who Played Fairfield Car Saleswoman Says Weinstein Sent Chocolate Penises 'Sopranos' Actress Who Played Fairfield Car Saleswoman Says Weinstein Sent Chocolate Penises
'Sopranos' Actress Who Played Fairfield Car Saleswoman Says Weinstein Sent Chocolate Penises The actress who played a Fairfield car saleswoman on the "The Sopranos" testified Thursday that disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein sent her care packages complete with chocolate penises, movies and Valium. Annabella Sciorra -- one of three women accusing Weinstein of sex abuse -- said Weinstein raped her in her Manhattan apartment and then forcibly performed oral sex on her in the early 1990s.  The actress was the first of the three women to testify against Weinstein in Manhattan Supreme Court Thursday. Sciorra told prosecutor Joan Illuzzi-Orbon that the packages were to he…
Jennifer Lopez Says She Almost Worked As New Jersey Stripper Jennifer Lopez Says She Almost Worked As New Jersey Stripper
Jennifer Lopez Says She Almost Worked As New Jersey Stripper Making thousands of dollars as a New Jersey stripper was almost a reality for Jennifer Lopez, who says she considered the gig before her career took off. The Bronx native divulged the tid bit in a recent interview with W Magazine, discussing her role as stripper Ramona in "Hustlers." "There was a moment in my life when my friends, who were also dancers, told me about making thousands of dollars at clubs in New Jersey," said Lopez, who did not specify exactly which ones. "They said, 'You won’t need to be topless.' It sounded awfully good when I was broke and eating pizza every day, but I ne…
Parking Restrictions Early Next Week In Newark For Film Production Parking Restrictions Early Next Week In Newark For Film Production
Parking Restrictions Early Next Week In Newark For Film Production Officials have announced parking restrictions in Newark to accommodate film production in the city early next week.  Filming will take place for "Lincoln," a Universal Television miniseries, authorities said.  Following is the schedule of no parking restrictions 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, and 5 a.m. to 12 a.m. Tuesday:    No parking on Commerce Street from Broad Street to Mulberry Street · No parking on Commerce Court from Raymond Boulevard to Commerce Street · No parking on Park Place from Raymond Boulevard to East Park Place · No parking on…
'Sopranos' North Caldwell Home Is On The Market: Report 'Sopranos' North Caldwell Home Is On The Market: Report
'Sopranos' North Caldwell Home Is On The Market: Report The home where fictional Jersey crime boss Tony Soprano once hung his white bathrobe is up for sale, The New York Times reported Friday.  The 5,600-square-foot house in North Caldwell was featured prominently in HBO's "The Sopranos." The opening credit sequence showed a cigar-chomping Tony making his way westwards from Newark to his leafy suburban estate with a long,  winding driveway.   Numerous scenes were filmed there during the show's eight-year run, although many other interior scenes were actually shot on a New York soundstage.  The asking price for the home,…
Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of 'Sopranos' Premiere With Screening At MSU Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of 'Sopranos' Premiere With Screening At MSU
Celebrate The 20th Anniversary Of 'Sopranos' Premiere With Screening At MSU It's been two decades since TV viewers got their first look at a cigar-chomping Tony Soprano snagging a ticket at a Turnpike tollbooth before making his way to his mansion in the Caldwells as the now iconic theme song, "Woke Up This Morning," played over the opening credits.  To mark the debut of The Sopranos, the acclaimed HBO series that helped launch what many consider to be a new golden age of dramatic television,  critic Alan Sepinwall and Hugh Curnutt, a professor of television studies at Montclair State University, are hosting a screening of the show's first episode Mon…