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Hoboken SantaCon Arrests, Summonses: Guests On Better Behavior This Year, Police Say
Guests at Hoboken's annual Santacon were on better behavior this year than last, but arrests were still made, police said.
Two people were arrested and another 34 people were issued summonses at the annual SantaCon in Hoboken on Saturday, Dec. 16, authorities said.
SantaCon is an annual bar crawl where people dress up like Santa. While the event raises money for charity, it has become reviled by many residents, disgusted by the trail of drunken mayhem left in its wake.
This year's SantaCon had less arrests than year's past, Marci Rubin, a spokeswoman for the city said.
"Arrest…
Stew Leonard's Founder Dies At 93, Leaving $600 Million Legacy
The creator of "one of the most famous food retailers in the world" died at 93 years old, leaving a world-record-breaking grocery store chain to his family.
Stew Leonard Sr., of Westport, CT, died on Wednesday, April 26 at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City after a brief illness, according to Stew Leonard's website.
We are sad to announce that Stew Leonard, Sr., the founder of Stew Leonard’s, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023,... Posted by Stew Leonard's on Thursday, April 27, 2023
Leonard launched the first Stew Leonard's in Norwalk, CT, in December 1969.
The successful g…
Heartbreaking Battle Ends For Beloved Bergen Firefighter
A career Bergen County firefighter's valiant battle with cancer ended Saturday, leaving countless loved ones, first responders, friends and others devastated.
"We all ask why the great ones are taken to soon and we can't find the answer," Hackensack Fire Capt. Justin Derevyanik wrote as news of the death of Timothy Rice spread on Saturday.
Timmy Rice, 42, of Emerson leaves Regina, his wife of 15 years, their daughter, Aubrey, and their son, TJ.
He was "one of a kind, truly one of the nicest, most caring people I’ve ever known," Doug Habermann wrote -- just one of a rapidly growing collect…
North Jersey Native, Musician Marc DiCianni Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 30
North Jersey native, artist and musician Marc Louis DiCianni died March 30 from complications of diabetes. He was 30.
Born in Denville, DiCianni grew up in Sparta and spent time in California before moving to Burlington, Vermont, his obituary says.
DiCianni was known for his relentless love of all things music. He often attended live shows, composed and performed his own songs and created art inspired by his own music, his memorial says.
“Marc was a selfless and generous soul, frequently contributing to a variety of charitable causes and always living for others,” reads his obituary.
“Mar…
Support Surges For Family Of Wayne's Late Anthony Bonanni, 35
Support is surging for the wife and child of 35-year-old Anthony Bonanni of Wayne, who died unexpectedly Dec. 5.
More than $57,800 had been raised on a GoFundMe campaign for Bonanni's wife, Colleen, and son, AJ, as of Thursday morning.
"Anyone who knew Anthony, knew he had a huge heart," says the campaign, launched by Colleen's sister, Laura Byrnes.
"He was kind, generous, and loved his family. He was extremely thoughtful, loyal, and delivered perfectly timed one liners."
Anthony graduated from Wayne Hills High School in 2004, where he was a standout player on the varsity soccer tea…
Fitness Guru Seeks 'Elves' To Help Bring Christmas To North Jersey Homeless
Leah Fairchild had just given Christmas bags to a dozen homeless people on the streets of Manhattan when she began to cry. She wanted to do more.
Since that Christmas five years ago, she has.
“Each year I vow to do it bigger and better,” said Fairchild, who, with the help of volunteers raised nearly $3,500 last year, visited seven shelters in Bergen, Passaic, Hudson and Essex counties and distributed 350 gift bags to those living on the street.
Fairchild, a single mom of three who owns and operates Train on Purpose (TOP) Hybrid Fitness Studio in Lyndhurst, launched her “Christmas Miracle …
Fairfield Wawa Opening Friday, Free Coffee All Weekend
Wawa, the convenience store chain, is cutting the ribbon on its latest location, in Fairfield, this Friday.
Doors at the store, at 28 Little Falls Road, open at 8 a.m. The first hundred customers through the door get a free t-shirt. The ribbon-cutting takes place at 9 a.m., followed by a a Hoagies for Heroes sandwich-making contest between Fairfield police officers and Fairfield firefighters. Wawa will present $1,000 checks to the winning and runner-up teams, to be donated to the charities of their choice.
Also, the store will be offering free coffee all weekend throu…
