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New Jersey Drug Ring Dismantled: 57 Kilos Of Coke, $520K Cash Seized, AG Says
Four Bergen County residents were arrested in a major drug trafficking investigation that led to the seizure of $520,000 in cash, large quantities of наркотics, and weapons, authorities said.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced the takedown on Wednesday, April 29. Those arrested include Kwang Joo, 40, of Palisades Park, who was charged as the organizer of a large-scale drug distribution scheme involving cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, Adderall, Xanax, psilocybin, “pink cocaine,” oxycodone, and marijuana, Hannah Oh, 29, of Palisades Park; Sung Sohn, 45, of Englewood Cliffs; and B…
NJ Boy Daniel Spencer Diaz Dies, 14
The Elizabeth community is mourning the death of 14-year-old Daniel Spencer Diaz, as family and friends remember a boy they call “the best human.”
Diaz died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, his mother, Evelyn wrote on a GoFundMe. She described Daniel as a “bright and loving 14-year-old” who faced challenges related to his diagnosis of ADHD, ODD, and other disorders.
“Despite these struggles, Daniel had a heart full of compassion,” Diaz wrote. “He was always looking out for others, making sure his family and friends were okay, and finding joy in simple things like playing outside.”
Daniel also h…
North Jersey Charcuterie Announces Closure
A popular Essex County gourmet food shop is closing its doors.
Butler and the Board, at 103 Forest St. in Montclair, announced on social media its closure, with the charcuterie's last day being Tuesday, Dec. 30.
"The simple truth is, our lease is up and we’re ready to move onto new life adventures," Jeff and Cathy Butler, who own the shop, wrote on Instagram. "Making this decision wasn’t easy. Creating and nurturing our business has been the most rewarding, fun, exhausting, and challenging thing we’ve ever done. While we have always been profitable, owning a small business is not for …
Asthma Turned Out To Be Cancer: Within Days, NJ Teen Collapsed On Kitchen Floor, Died
One day, doctors thought it was asthma and a sinus infection. Two days later, 13-year-old Alexander Billson collapsed on the kitchen floor of his New Jersey home. And within 72 hours, he was gone.
The Woodland Park eighth grader was removed from life support Monday, Sept. 29, just one day after doctors discovered a hidden cancerous tumor in his neck or chest, according to Facebook posts from his mother, Maria.
Monday evening, she announced that the family would be removing him from life support. She said she washed and brushed his signature long, brown hair, braided it, and then cut it to b…
NJ Little League Coach Dies Week After Cancer Diagnosis
A New Jersey community is mourning the loss of a father, coach, and mentor who died just days after a sudden cancer diagnosis.
Christopher (Chris) Woolis, 47, of Elmwood Park, was diagnosed with cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 9, and passed away only seven days later, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, according to Elmwood Park Little League President Steven Kochlick.
“It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our dear friend and Vice President of Elmwood Park Little League, Chris Woolis,” Kochlick wrote in a statement to the community. “Chris served on the Board for …
Exclusive: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most
At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life.
The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life.
But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
‘If You Cut Me, I’ll Kill You’: Bergen Barber Who Shaved John Gotti Closes After 40 Years
After more than 40 years in the same chair on the same street, Carlstadt barber Vito Quattrocchi says it’s time to close his shop’s doors.
“It’s not an easy thing to say,” Quattrocchi wrote in a Facebook post on Tuesday, Aug. 12. “Because that shop wasn’t just a place of business — it was a part of my life, and yours.”
Quattrocchi, of Vito's Barber Shop on Hackensack St., said he’s seen little boys grow into young men, young men into grandfathers, and has been there for first communions, graduations, weddings, and “everything in between.” He’s shared laughs, heard stories, and sat quietly w…
Pro Golfer-Turned Fitness Model, Sister-In-Law Open Vegan Cookie Shop In Bergen County
A former pro golfer and fitness model with nearly 17,000 followers on Instagram is bringing her healthy-living passion to the dessert world — one cookie at a time.
Miko Page, 33, of Guttenberg, and her sister-in-law, Amal Page, 49, of Clifton, have opened Kukki Vegan at 7 East Pleasant Ave. in Maywood.
The vegan cookie and dessert shop specializes in small-batch treats made without dairy or harsh chemicals — something Miko said she was desperate to find during the pandemic.
"During the pandemic, we were eating a bunch of junk, and I can’t do dairy," said Miko, a pro golfer-turned fitness m…
Woman Killed In Route 287 Crash Was Animal Lover Who Worked At Morris County Horse Corporation
A 40-year-old Connecticut woman who was killed last week in a chain-reaction crash in New Jersey was known for her compassion and care for her loved ones and her remarkable generosity, her family said.
Lauren Kopko, of Stratford, died on Thurs., Jan. 16, when her Honda was involved in a four-car pileup on Route 287 in Mahwah, NJ. She would have celebrated her 41st birthday on Sat., Jan. 25.
The Bridgeport native rose through the ranks at Breyer Horses in Pequannock, NJ, to become project manager, her obituary said. However, it was her personality that truly shone.
"Lauren’s prof…
NJ Native Billy DiMaio Killed In New Orleans Attack
Chestnut Hill College and Holmdel High School are mourning the loss of alumnus Billy DiMaio ’22, a standout lacrosse captain and respected community leader, who was among the victims killed in the New Orleans terror attack on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
DiMaio, 24, of Holmdel, graduated from Chestnut Hill College in 2022, where he excelled in both academics and athletics. As captain of the college’s lacrosse team in his senior year, he was known for his leadership, determination, and positive influence on teammates and peers.
Posted by Billy Dimaio on Monday, July 31, 2023
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