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Sports
Aaron Rodgers Clams Up When Talking Furnishing New North Jersey Home Aaron Rodgers Clams Up When Talking Furnishing New North Jersey Home
Aaron Rodgers Clams Up When Talking Furnishing New North Jersey Home What does a single man do with an 8-bedroom house? Aaron Rodgers isn't telling. The new New York Jets quarterback sat down with WFAN’s Boomer Esiason and Gregg Giannotti on Tuesday, August 15 to talk all things Gang Green and the topic of his new Essex County spread came up. Earlier this month, it was revealed Rodgers purchased a $9.5 million 10,001 square foot mansion in Montclair, which features eight bedrooms, 9.5 bathrooms. "Is your house totally furnished?" Esiason asked. "It's furnished, yea," Rodgers said. Giannotti was curious whether Rodgers furnished all eight of his bedro…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Four Firefighters Injured After Blaze Damages Historic Church Four Firefighters Injured After Blaze Damages Historic Church
Four Firefighters Injured After Blaze Damages Historic Church Grace Presbyterian Church, a 99-year-old Montclair institution, suffered extensive damage after a three-alarm fire tore the building on Tuesday morning, August 15. Montclair firefighters rushed to Grove Street and Tuxedo Road at 8 a.m. and found the fire reaching from the basement to the roofline at the back of the church, Deputy Chief Robert Duncan said. The roof collapsed about a half hour after the blaze started, according to witnesses on scene. It took multiple hoselines and master streams to bring the fire under control at 11 a.m., Duncan said. Four firefighters suffered minor injurie…

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by Jerry DeMarco and Sam Barron
Events
'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother 'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother
'Gioia Mia': North Jersey Restaurant Honors Late Grandmother It's out with Fascino and in with Gioia Mia.  Gioia Mia, which translates to "My Joy" has taken over the spot formerly held by Fascino, at 331 Bloomfield Ave. in Montclair. The restaurant is now run by Mary Cumella, who was general manager of Fascino, with Logan Ramirez, who was chef de cusine at Fascino, serving as an executive chef. Cumella said she had planned to open Gioia Mia at another location but plans fell through. She initially ran Gioia Mia as a pop-up concept at Fascino's and received "incredible" feedback. "The guests loved it," Cumella said. "They said it was the best meal t…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
3 Brick City Brims Get 100 Years Combined For Murdering Informant, Bystander, Rival Gangster 3 Brick City Brims Get 100 Years Combined For Murdering Informant, Bystander, Rival Gangster
3 Brick City Brims Get 100 Years Combined For Murdering Informant, Bystander, Rival Gangster A trio of ruthless Essex County gang members who admitted gunning down a government informant after killing an innocent bystander they mistook for the snitch were sentenced to nearly 100 years combined in federal prison. There’s no parole in the federal prison system, which means the East Orange trio will all have to serve out their plea-bargained sentences: Thomas Zimmerman, 28, was sentenced to 37 years; Tyquan Daniels, 27, got 35 years; Ali Hill, 30, was sentenced to 25 years. That means Daniels and Zimmerman will both be pushing 65 when either tastes freedom again. Hill would be approa…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
North Jersey Dad Chris Lau Dies, 39 North Jersey Dad Chris Lau Dies, 39
North Jersey Dad Chris Lau Dies, 39 Chris Lau, a 39-year-old Glen Ridge resident, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 16, according to his obituary. Lau was a graduate of Rutgers and worked in advertising sales, his obituary reads.  He is survived by his wife Danielle, his children, Joseph and Matthew and his parents, Craig and Cindy, according to his obituary. It is with a heavy heart that I go on to write this post. I met Chris Lau nearly 21 years ago when fate brought us... Posted by Frank Petronella on Monday, June 19, 2023 A funeral was held at Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church in Montclair on Wednesday, J…

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by Sam Barron
Police & Fire
Ex-NJ Lawyer Convicted Of Killing GF Dies In Jail On Father's Day Ex-NJ Lawyer Convicted Of Killing GF Dies In Jail On Father's Day
Ex-NJ Lawyer Convicted Of Killing GF Dies In Jail On Father's Day James Ray III, the Montclair lawyer convicted of killing Angela Blesdoe, the mother of his 6-year-old daughter, died in jail just days before he was due for sentencing, Daily Voice has learned. Ray, 60, was found unconscious in his cell at the Essex County Jail on Father's Day around 6 p.m., the New York Times says citing James Troisi, the vice president of the union that represents the jail’s supervisors.  "We have confirmed that James Ray that has died, though the cause and manner are not known," said Robert Florida, spokesman for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. "An a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
It’s Over: Burglars Who Stole $1M In World Series Rings, More From Berra Museum Busted By Feds It’s Over: Burglars Who Stole $1M In World Series Rings, More From Berra Museum Busted By Feds
It’s Over: Burglars Who Stole $1M In World Series Rings, More From Berra Museum Busted By Feds The local cops suspected it was an inside job, but federal authorities on Thursday said otherwise. It seems the burglars who broke into the Yogi Berra Museum at Montclair State University nearly a decade ago and stole several of his World Series rings, two of his MVP plaques and the glove the Yankee legend used to catch Don Larsen’s perfect game were actually part of a multi-state ring. Eight people in all were charged with a series of heists of priceless artwork and one-of-a-kind sports memorabilia from museums and cultural centers in several states and Washington, D.C. from 1999 through …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
HIGHWAY ROBBERIES: Masked Trio Terrorizes NJ Gas Station Attendants In Three Counties HIGHWAY ROBBERIES: Masked Trio Terrorizes NJ Gas Station Attendants In Three Counties
Highway Robberies: Masked Trio Terrorizes NJ Gas Station Attendants In Three Counties A trio of armed robbers terrorized gas station attendants in several North Jersey towns overnight Tuesday, taking cash and valuables at gunpoint, authorities confirmed. Information was still coming in as this story was being written. At this point, however, the same three masked bandits are believed responsible for armed robberies in Montclair, at an Exxon station on Route 46 in Elmwood Park and at an Exxon/Tiger Mart on 21st Avenue in Paterson before dawn June 13. They were also tied to a failed holdup at a Wawa in Garfield. Authorities believe the three black suspects dressed all in blac…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Business
Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio
Neapolitan Native Brings Taste Of Italian Street Food To NJ At New Restaurant Lo Sfizio To Josephina Spinosa, food and family have always gone hand-in-hand. Now, she's bringing a taste of her family's favorite foods to Parsippany at Lo Sfizio Italian Street Food. Spinosa lives in Montclair with her husband, Sergio Capdevielle, and their 1-year-old, Leonardo.  The couple launched Lo Sfizio in April with the ultimate goal (or rather, a much-welcomed favor) of bringing a taste of classic Italian cuisine to the area. Josephina Spinosa and her husband Sergio Capdevielle.Special to Daily Voice Spinosa was raised in Naples until she was eight and loved learning about Neapolita…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey
Best Ice Cream Shops Across North Jersey This summer’s gonna be a hot one, and we all know that staying cool can be serious business.  What better way to ward off the heat than with a delicious dish of soft serve or a creamy, custardy cone loaded with your favorite toppings? Here’s a list of the most popular ice cream shops across North Jersey, meticulously curated according to the highest-rated shops on user review sites. Holsten’s, Bloomfield "So tasty and refreshing" - Any customer who tries this Come on by today and experience our delicious Orange Creamsicle #icecream #homemade #bloomfieldnj #getlocal Posted by Hols…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Popular Diner Opens 4th NJ Location Popular Diner Opens 4th NJ Location
Popular Diner Opens 4th NJ Location A new diner is about to be the "Toast" of Union County. Toast City Diner announced it will be opening its fourth location in the Garden State in downtown Cranford.  The diner is expected to open in fall 2023 at South and Walnut Ave next to the Cranford Hotel and be run by founder Amy Russo and her partner Adam Torine. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toast City Diner (@toastcitydiner_) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toast City Diner (@toastcitydiner_) The diner has l…

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by Sam Barron
Real Estate
Montclair Mansion Built By Renowned WWII Engineer Hits Market At $2.9M (LOOK INSIDE) Montclair Mansion Built By Renowned WWII Engineer Hits Market At $2.9M (LOOK INSIDE)
Montclair Mansion Built By Renowned WWII Engineer Hits Market At $2.9M (Look Inside) A North Jersey home built by famed engineer August Komendant can be yours, though you'll have to pay up. The home at 205 Highland Ave. in Upper Montclair has hit the market for $2.9 million. The home is listed by West of Hudson Real Estate. During World War II, Komendant worked with Gen. George Patton and afterward helped rebuild bridges damaged by the war.  He was the engineer for the famed Habitat complex in Montreal and the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, while making a home in Montclair. 205 Highland Ave., MontclairWest of Hudson Real Estate via Zillow 205 Highland Ave., Mont…

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by Sam Barron