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Cold Hard Cuts, Continued: Unilever Announces Additional Layoffs At NJ Headquarters Cold Hard Cuts, Continued: Unilever Announces Additional Layoffs At NJ Headquarters
Cold Hard Cuts, Continued: Unilever Announces Additional Layoffs At NJ Headquarters Unilever has announced that 149 positions at its New Jersey offices will be eliminated over the next 13 months as part of the company’s global productivity program.  Impacted employees will have the opportunity to apply for open positions within the company, receive severance pay, and access outplacement services and development training, according to a statement from Unilever. The company’s U.S. headquarters will remain in New Jersey, transitioning from Englewood Cliffs to a new location in Hoboken beginning March 2025. The job cuts are part of Unilever’s broader Growth Action Plan (…
'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42 'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42
'Glue That Kept Friend Group Together,' Jersey City Dad Justin Chang Dies Suddenly, 42 A Jersey City family is grieving the loss of their patriarch, Justin M. Chang, who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his loved ones. He was 42 years old. Born in Vancouver, Canada, Justin is survived by his wife, Michelle, and their two children, Joshie (3) and Kylie (1).  Known for his unwavering faith and generosity, Justin touched the lives of many, always putting others first. Despite his recent battle with cancer, he faced every challenge with optimism and strength, reads the GoFundMe, launched by a group of lo…
Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts In NJ, Along East Coast Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts In NJ, Along East Coast
Supermarket Game Changer? ShopRite Rolling Out Smart Carts In NJ, Along East Coast Imagine strolling through your local supermarket, scanning items, calculating your total, and then, skipping the checkout line? Thanks to an AI-powered "smart cart," that's now possible. This futuristic shopping experience is now a reality in select ShopRite locations in the East Coast as the supermarket chain introduces technology designed by Instacart to save shoppers time and make grocery runs smoother than ever. The so-called "Caper Carts" are designed to make grocery shopping faster, smarter, and more interactive. To date, about a dozen ShopRite stores have added the carts as another…
CASTING CALL: Rom-Com Drama Filming In NJ Seeks Local Talent, Pays $1.1K CASTING CALL: Rom-Com Drama Filming In NJ Seeks Local Talent, Pays $1.1K
Casting CALL: Rom-Com Drama Filming In NJ Seeks Local Talent, Pays $1.1K Are you an aspiring actor looking to break into the film industry? A new romantic comedy-drama feature film, Soma Ulte, is casting talent from New Jersey, New York City, and the surrounding area, with roles paying up to $1,100. Directed by Byron Ruf and written by Jacob Nagle, "Soma Ulte" tells the story of Aidan Axelrod, a 19-year-old aspiring screenwriter who is openly gay and privately on the autism spectrum. Aidan navigates his feelings for his bisexual best friend, Blake, while managing the complexities of social interactions. The production is looking to fill multiple lead and support…
Italian Deli, Bakery Closing After 50 Years In Hoboken Italian Deli, Bakery Closing After 50 Years In Hoboken
Italian Deli, Bakery Closing After 50 Years In Hoboken It's the end of an era for a deli in Hoboken. Losurdo Brothers, Tony's Bakery, will be closing permanently on Sunday, Dec. 8, the deli shared on Instagram. "It has been an incredible 50 years serving the people of Hoboken and beyond," the deli wrote.   "To our loyal customers and supporters - Thank you. Your belief and trust in us have been the driving force behind our every step. We are so very proud to have been a part of your family gatherings holidays, special events and daily lives. While this chapter ends, we are grateful for the friendshi…
Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community Sudden Death Of Hoboken City Council President Jen Giattino Stuns Community
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 …
'Deranged' Man Attacks Nanny, Curses At Kids In Hoboken Park On Halloween: Police, Campaign 'Deranged' Man Attacks Nanny, Curses At Kids In Hoboken Park On Halloween: Police, Campaign
'Deranged' Man Attacks Nanny, Curses At Kids In Hoboken Park On Halloween: Police, Campaign A 31-year-old man was arrested after police say he was cursing at children and then attacked a nanny in a Hoboken park on Thursday, Oct. 31, Halloween, according to police and the nanny's family. Officers were called to Church Square Park around 12:30 p.m. where a man later identified Troy Timberlake had been cursing at children and elderly people, Hoboken City spokeswoman Marci Rubin. Timberlake then began hitting people, including a woman identified by a local family on a GoFundMe campaign as "B." "A deranged man assaulted her in broad daylight in front of many people and kids," the…
Officials ID Driver Killed By NJ Transit Train In Lincoln Park As Pompton Plains Man Officials ID Driver Killed By NJ Transit Train In Lincoln Park As Pompton Plains Man
Officials ID Driver Killed By NJ Transit Train In Lincoln Park As Pompton Plains Man NJ Transit officials have released the name of the motorist killed by a train earlier this week in Morris County. Michael Carbone, 77, of Pompton Plains, was struck by Montclair-Boonton Line train 1074 after he disregarded the crossing gates at the Ryerson Road crossing in Lincoln Park around 9:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28, a spokesperson for NJ Transit said. A preliminary investigation found that the crossing gates were working as intended and were in the down position when Carbone drove his vehicle around the gates and positioned it directly into the path of the train, NJ Transit sai…
'The Bear's' Jeremy Allen White Spotted At Hoboken Bookstore 'The Bear's' Jeremy Allen White Spotted At Hoboken Bookstore
'The Bear's' Jeremy Allen White Spotted At Hoboken Bookstore Yes, chef! Jeremy Allen White, the star of the hit TV show "The Bear" was spotted at Little City Bookstore in Hoboken, the bookstore shared on Instagram on Sunday, Oct. 27. According to the bookstore, White purchased " Chicken Soup With Rice", "Harold and the Purple Crayon" and some Halloween books. While it is unknown why the actor was in Hoboken, the Emmy winning actor plans to be spending a lot of time in the Garden State, filming a new biopic about Bruce Springsteen in South Jersey.
Driver Disregarded Crossing Gates Before Being Killed By Train In Morris County: Officials Driver Disregarded Crossing Gates Before Being Killed By Train In Morris County: Officials
Driver Disregarded Crossing Gates Before Being Killed By Train In Morris County: Officials A driver was killed after being struck by an NJ Transit train Monday morning, Oct. 28 in Morris County, authorities said. Montclair-Boonton Line train 1074 struck the vehicle at the Ryerson Road crossing in Lincoln Park just before 9:30 a.m., NJ Transit spokesman Kyalo Mulumba said.  A preliminary investigation found that the crossing gates were working as intended and were in the down position when the driver drove the vehicle around the gates and positioned the vehicle into the path of the train, Mulumba said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The train left Hackettstown at …
Hoboken Council Erupts In Celebration Honoring Local Music Legend Steve Fallon Hoboken Council Erupts In Celebration Honoring Local Music Legend Steve Fallon
Hoboken Council Erupts In Celebration Honoring Local Music Legend Steve Fallon Steve Fallon helped put the Hoboken music scene on the map. The owner of Maxwell's, the legendary music venue that played host to everyone from REM to Nirvana, was feted at the Hoboken City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 23, receiving a standing ovation from the council and those at the meeting. "No one has ever accused the Hoboken city council of being cool but tonight we're kinda cool, because we're honoring Steve Fallon," Councilman Phil Cohen said. Fallon opened Maxwell's at 1039 Washington St. in 1978 and it quickly became the place to hear the hottest indie music. He also formed …
Matt Damon Spotted In Hoboken Matt Damon Spotted In Hoboken
Matt Damon Spotted In Hoboken A restaurant in Hoboken had an A-list star at one of its tables on Wednesday, Oct. 16. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjersey) Oscar winning actor Matt Damon was spotted at Dear Maud, dining with actor Steve Yeun, according to photos shared with Daily Voice. It is unknown why Damon was dining with Yeun, who has won acclaim for his roles in "Minari" and "Beef." Damon was in New Jersey a day after he was spotted in Los Angeles filming a commercial directed by his friend Ben Affleck and co-starring Dav…
NBA Star Just Opened Weed Shop In New Jersey NBA Star Just Opened Weed Shop In New Jersey
NBA Star Just Opened Weed Shop In New Jersey One of New Jersey's newest marijuana shops is owned by a former NBA star. Village Brands is a multi-state cannabis operator founded by industry pioneers, Al Harrington, and Dan Pettigrew. It's officially opening its first East Coast location in Hoboken.  Harrington is an Orange, NJ native who played for the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, and more. After helping his grandmother find treatment for her glaucoma with cannabis, Harrington teamed up with Pettigrew to start Viola to help others in her honor. The duo then founded Village Brands in an effort to expand their footprint and ope…
2,600 Layoffs Expected At NJ Hospital Chain 2,600 Layoffs Expected At NJ Hospital Chain
2,600 Layoffs Expected At NJ Hospital Chain Nearly 2,600 people employed by a North Jersey hospital chain are expected to be laid off by the end of the year, according to a newly-filed WARN notice. This month, Carepoint Health filed notices with New Jersey's labor department indicating layoffs would begin on Dec. 12 at healthcare centers in Bayonne, Jersey City, and Hoboken. The 2024 WARN Notice says that 859 employees will be laid off at IJK Opco LLC (CarePoint Health) in Bayonne; 843 employees will be laid off at Hudson Hospital Opco LLC (CarePoint Health) in Jersey City; and that 900 employees will be laid off at&nb…
Man Purposely Hit Goose With E-Bike, Hoboken Police Say Man Purposely Hit Goose With E-Bike, Hoboken Police Say
Man Purposely Hit Goose With E-Bike, Hoboken Police Say A 30-year-old Hoboken man was arrested and charged on Wednesday, Sept. 11 after he intentionally hit a goose with an e-bike, authorities said. At 5:35 p.m., officers responded to Pier A park on reports that a person hit a goose on purpose with a bike, Hoboken police said. Police found Andrew Mullin, who fit the description of the individual, and arrested him, officers said. Mullin was charged with cruelty to animals and issued  summons for riding an e-bike on a walkway, police said. He was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility, police said.
NJ Transit Train Evacuated In Morris County Due To Smoke Condition: Officials NJ Transit Train Evacuated In Morris County Due To Smoke Condition: Officials
NJ Transit Train Evacuated In Morris County Due To Smoke Condition: Officials An NJ Transit traveling from Hoboken to Lake Hopatcong had to be evacuated in Morris County due to a smoke condition on the evening of Monday, Sept. 16, authorities said. The Morris & Essex train 807 departed Hoboken at 5:28 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Lake Hopatcog at 7 p.m., a spokesperson for NJ Transit said. It was evacuated at Convent Station in Morris Township due to a smoke condition in one of the cars, a spokesman said. No injuries were reported among the 50 customers and crew, authorities said. The cause of the smoke condition remains under investigation, authorities sa…
County Paved Over Hoboken Storm Drains Right Before Storm Drenched Region: 'Unacceptable' County Paved Over Hoboken Storm Drains Right Before Storm Drenched Region: 'Unacceptable'
County Paved Over Hoboken Storm Drains Right Before Storm Drenched Region: 'Unacceptable' As the region prepared for major rainfall this week, Hoboken faced a glaring issue: storm drains being paved over. Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said Hudson County paved over storm drains as part of a repaving project on Park Avenue in the city. "This is completely unacceptable on the part of Hudson County," Bhalla said on X, formerly known as Twitter.  "To be clear - my office, along with multiple councilmembers have raised the major drainage issues left behind by the County’s contractor on Park Ave for days and have been ignored.  "Hoboken deserves better and I ask County Executiv…
Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey
Critics Mixed On New Blake Lively Movie 'It Ends With Us' Filmed In New Jersey The reviews are in for "It Ends With Us," the movie filmed all over North Jersey last year and critics are decidedly lukewarm. The Blake Lively movie, an adaptation of the Colleen Hoover beach read, has a 56 rating on Metacritic, a website that aggregates movie reviews, indicating mixed or average reviews.  "It Ends With Us" — directed by Justin Baldoni, who also stars in the film — is about the relationship between Lily and neurosurgeon Ryan. Things get messy when Lily's ex-boyfriend enters the picture. Critics say the film leans too heavily into cliches, but also sensitively de…
Trailer Drops For Bob Dylan Biopic Filmed In New Jersey (VIDEO) Trailer Drops For Bob Dylan Biopic Filmed In New Jersey (VIDEO)
Trailer Drops For Bob Dylan Biopic Filmed In New Jersey (Video) You've spotted them filming in the Garden State for months. Now you're one step closer to seeing it on the big screen. The first trailer for "A Complete Unknown," a biopic of the early career of Bob Dylan was unveiled on Wednesday, July 24.  The movie, which stars Timothee Chalamet as the legendary singer/songwriter, was filmed all over New Jersey, including in Hudson, Essex, Passaic and Cape May counties from the end of March through May, Steven Gorelick, the director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission said.  Regular sightings of Chalamet and other s…
Natasha Lyonne TV Show Casting Talent From Tri-State Area Natasha Lyonne TV Show Casting Talent From Tri-State Area
Natasha Lyonne TV Show Casting Talent From Tri-State Area Have you always wanted to work with Natasha Lyonne? Now is your chance. The second season of Peacock's "Poker Face," the acclaimed TV show starring Lyonne, is seeking talent from Hoboken, Jersey City and Newark for background roles for shoots in July. The show is looking for bikers with motorcycles between the ages of 25 and 65. Bikers should be skilled riders who are comfortable riding a short distance on camera and are asked to provide their own motorcycles and helmets. "Bonus if you can provide your own leather riding gear," the listing said. The role pays $226 a day. "Poker Face" is …
Ex-Deputy Mayor Of Newark Admits Taking $25K Bribe In Restaurant Bathroom: Feds Ex-Deputy Mayor Of Newark Admits Taking $25K Bribe In Restaurant Bathroom: Feds
Ex-Deputy Mayor Of Newark Admits Taking $25K Bribe In Restaurant Bathroom: Feds Carmelo Garcia, who previously served as deputy mayor of Newark and one term in the state General Assembly, admitted to taking $25,000 in bribes, federal authorities said.  Garcia, 49, pleaded guilty to conspiring with two Newark business owners to obtain corrupt payments intended to influence and reward him for assisting them with the acquisition and redevelopment of various city-owned properties while serving on the Newark Department Economic and Housing Development, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said. Between 2017 and 2019, Garcia sought and received significant mone…
NJ Transit Service Suspended For Third Time This Week, Passengers Hurl Angry Tweets NJ Transit Service Suspended For Third Time This Week, Passengers Hurl Angry Tweets
NJ Transit Service Suspended For Third Time This Week, Passengers Hurl Angry Tweets For the third time this week, NJ Transit service has been suspended both in and out of NY Penn Station Friday, June 21. NJ Transit cited the cause as Amtrak overhead wire issues. It was unclear if these were the same wires causing issues Thursday, June 20. 2 of 2: NJ TRANSIT rail tickets & passes are being crossed-honored by NJ TRANSIT and private carrier buses and PATH at Newark Penn, Hoboken and 33rd Street, NY. Customers should visit https://t.co/spCbF3CIxN for alternate service information. — NJ TRANSIT (@NJTRANSIT) June 21, 2024 Service was suspended Tuesday morning, June 18, …
Walmart Cutting Hundreds Of Positions From North Jersey Office Walmart Cutting Hundreds Of Positions From North Jersey Office
Walmart Cutting Hundreds Of Positions From North Jersey Office Layoffs are ahead for more than 200 of Walmart's North Jersey employees. A New Jersey WARN notice says the company will begin the cuts to 237 positions at its corporate office in Hoboken on Aug. 14, with more to come on Nov. 1, and Jan. 31, 2025. According to the Wall Street Journal, employees may work remotely but are being asked to spend the majority of their times in the offices.  Employees in other U.S. cities are also facing layoffs, and are being asked to relocate to central hubs, the outlet said. Daily Voice has reached out to Walmart for additional information.
Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station
Downed Lines Disrupt Amtrak, NJ Transit Service Between NJ, Penn Station It's certainly not convenient. Amtrak and NJ Transit customers were livid over service disruptions between Penn Station and Newark due to downed power lines blocking the tracks on Wednesday evening, May 22. In a statement posted to X, Amtrak said service was stopped at 5:36 p.m. with no estimation of restoration. As of 10 p.m., widespread delays were being reported by Amtrak. Service along NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor was also suspended between Penn Station and Metropark in Edison, and along the North Jersey Coast Line between Penn Station, and Long Branch. The Raritan Valley Line was s…
SEEN THEM? Hoboken PD Seeks Help ID'ing 'Persons Of Interest' In Aborted Carjacking SEEN THEM? Hoboken PD Seeks Help ID'ing 'Persons Of Interest' In Aborted Carjacking
Seen Them? Hoboken PD Seeks Help ID'ing 'Persons Of Interest' In Aborted Carjacking Hoboken police are asking the public for help identifying two people who may -- or may not -- have been directly involved in a botched carjacking nearly two months ago. The victim’s 2020 Range Rover was unlocked and running in the 100 block of River Street shortly before 3:30 p.m. March 27, police said. Seeing someone get into the driver’s seat, the victim jumped into the passenger seat, tussled with the intruder and turned off the engine, they said. The victim told police he took a shot to the face before the assailant bailed out and ran off with a second person. Hoboken EMS treated the …