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NJ's Best Hole-In-Wall Burger Joint Revealed In New Rankings
A fresh burger debate is ready to hit the griddle.
The new state-by-state list was published by Tasting Table, and focuses on independent, no-frills burger spots with loyal local followings.
Tasting Table said it looked for unassuming places serving burgers that are consistently juicy, flavorful, and worth a drive.
For Daily Voice readers, the list includes standouts in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia.
Here are the burger joints named in those seven states:
New York: Paul's Da Burger Joint, Manhattan. The East Village spot has been s…
Man's Lewd Act In Front Of Girl At NJ Shopping Plaza Leads To Arrest: Cops
A Bergen County man has been arrested after police say he committed a lewd act in front of a juvenile, police said.
Patrick Kavanah, 39, was taken into custody on Wednesday, Sept. 10, following an investigation by the Closter Police Department Detective Bureau, Chief James Buccola announced Friday, Sept. 19.
Police said the incident happened around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28, in the east side parking lot of Closter Plaza. A girl reported that a man was sitting in the driver’s seat of a white 2020 Honda Pilot “with his windows completely down” when the lewd act occurred, according to pol…
Man, 38, Threatens Women With Knife Outside Bergen County Smoke Shop: Cops
A 38-year-old man was arrested on accusations that he threatened two women with a knife outside a Bergen County smoke shop, authorities said.
On Saturday, Aug. 30, Saddle Brook police responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls for a fight in progress at It’s Lit Smoke Shop at 446 Market Street, according to Saddle Brook Police Chief John A. Zotollo Jr.
An investigation by responding officers led to the arrest of Nicholas R. Luna, of Lodi, who allegedly brandished a knife and threatened the two female victims outside the business, Zotollo said.
Luna was charged with second-degree aggravated assault,…
Nine NJ High Schools Ranked Among Top 100 Nationally, Including Best In STEM: See Which Ones
More than two dozen high schools across the Northeast have been recognized among the top 100 in the US, according to a new ranking.
The U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best High School Rankings on Tuesday, Aug. 19. The 2025 list evaluated more than 24,000 public high schools nationwide based on test scores, college-level coursework, and graduation rates.
The report highlights schools where students outperformed expectations in math, reading, and science, passed college-level exams, and graduated on time. U.S. News said its goal is to recognize high achievers while…
Hacker Sends Hate-Filled Midnight Emails To 400+ Fort Lee Condo Residents, Prosecutor Says
A Montclair man was charged after allegedly hacking into a Fort Lee condominium’s communication system and sending hundreds of residents threatening, bias-filled emails, authorities said.
Nicholas M. Scarano, 23, of Montclair, was arrested on Friday, Aug. 15, one day after the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit was notified of a mass email containing bias and threatening language, Prosecutor Mark Musella said Saturday.
The email had been sent to 411 residents at the Atrium Palace condominium complex during the overnight hours, Musella said. Detectives found that two me…
USGS Confirms 2.7 Magnitude Earthquake In Bergen County
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake was confirmed in Bergen County on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 5, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
The tremor struck at 12:11 p.m. EST about 2 kilometers southwest of Hillsdale, at a depth of 12.4 kilometers, according to the USGS.
According to the USGS, residents across dozens of towns in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and even as far as Massachusetts and Vermont reported feeling the quake.
Most responses came from North Jersey and the lower Hudson Valley, including Fair Lawn, Ridgewood, Montvale, Paramus, Westwood, and multiple neighborhoods in t…
They Pulled Guns On Kids In Edgewater, Officials Say: Now Four Are Facing Charges
Four men have been charged including one who remains at large following a year-long investigation into an armed robbery in Edgewater, authorities said.
The investigation stems from a robbery that occurred on Thursday, June 13, 2024, around 7:50 p.m., at a commercial parking lot on River Road, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Friday, Aug. 1.
Five victims, including two juveniles, had just parked when two masked men with firearms approached them, Musella said.
The suspects demanded the keys to the victim’s vehicle, patted down some of the victims, and threatened …
NJ Hospital Named Among Top 20 In America: Brand-New Rankings Released
U.S. News & World Report has released its brand-new hospital rankings for 2025-26, and several East Coast facilities have earned spots on the prestigious list of the Top 20 in the nation.
The 2025-26 Best Hospitals “Honor Roll,” published Tuesday, July 29, features just 20 hospitals nationwide, selected from more than 4,500 reviewed across the country.
Hospitals earn their spot based on top performance across 15 adult specialties and 22 procedures and conditions, with scores drawn from survival rates, patient outcomes, nurse staffing, patient experience, and reputation among specialists…
Paterson Teen Pops Out Of Car Trunk In Surprise Hackensack Armed Robbery: Prosecutor
A months-long investigation into an armed robbery in Hackensack has led to charges against four men and one juvenile, authorities said.
The incident occurred on Sunday, April 27, around 6:30 p.m., near the intersection of East Pleasantview Avenue and Kipp Street, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said on Friday, July 25.
According to Musella, two victims were sitting in a car when a white Mercedes-Benz coupe pulled up and double-parked. Omar I. Cetiner, 21, of Hackensack, allegedly got out with a gun, the prosecutor said. At the same time, a 17-year-old from Paterson reportedly climbed …
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say
The movie people have been waiting for for 29 years has been released. And critics say it's just...okay?
"Happy Gilmore 2" the sequel to the beloved 90s comedy, premiered on Netflix on Friday, July 25. And while fans are excited to see Adam Sandler dominate the golf course again, critics are saying it might not have been worth the wait.
The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelce and professional wrestlers Becky Lyn…
King Of The Block: Renovated Hackensack Home Sells For $70K Over Appraised Value
A fully renovated Hackensack home just sold for $70,000 over appraised value.
The 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home at 431 W. Lookout Avenue hit the market on May 14 for $849,900, according to George Mikhael, the New Jersey realtor who represented the seller, a repeat investor client. Within a week, it was under contract for $920,000.
But the deal nearly fell apart.
“The appraisal came back at $850,000,” Mikhael said. “The buyer got nervous. The lender didn’t want to move forward. We asked for a second appraisal — still $850,000.”
With the deal on the line, Mikhael said he stepped in and went to w…
'Happy Gilmore 2', Filmed All Over NJ, Premieres Friday
The 29-year wait is almost over.
"Happy Gilmore 2," the long awaited sequel to the Adam Sandler golf comedy classic will begin streaming on Netflix on Friday, July 25. In the sequel, Happy Gilmore returns to the sport to pay for his daughter Vienna's ballet school, according to a synopsis.
The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelly and professional wrestlers Becky Lynch and MJF.
The Adam Sandler sequel was fi…
Doctor, 68, Sexually Assaulted Patient During Exam At Bergen County Clinic, Prosecutor Says
A 68-year-old Morris County doctor has been arrested after sexually assaulting a patient during an examination at a Bergen County clinic, authorities said.
Richard B. Tancer, of Montville, was charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact following an incident at the Family Medical Group in Little Ferry, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Monday, July 21.
Tancer is accused of touching the victim's vagina with his hands and pressing his semi-erect penis against the victim's knee during an exam on Friday, July 18, according to Musella.
Tancer was arrested in Montville following …
CVS, Newport Mall, Children's Hospital Among North Jersey Locations Exposed To Measles: Njdoh
A resident of Hudson County has been diagnosed with measles, the New Jersey Department of Health announced Tuesday, July 15.
The single confirmed case is not known to be related to the Ocean County measles case reported last week, NJDOH said. New Jersey is not currently experiencing a measles outbreak, which is defined as three or more related cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, NJDOH said.
Anyone who visited the following locations, only during the specified dates and times, may have been exposed to measles:
University Hospital, Emergency Department, 150 Bergen St. Ne…
Former NJ School Employee Charged After Masturbating In Building With Kids Present: Prosecutor
A 33-year-old former school district employee has been charged in a lewdness investigation in Bergen County, authorities announced.
John C. Stewart, a former substitute teacher in Fair Lawn, is accused of breaking into Thomas Jefferson Middle School on Thursday, July 3 and Friday, July 4, and masturbating in the hallways, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
During one of the instances, children were present for a summer activity, Musella said on Wednesday, July 9.
Charging documents indicate that Stewart, of Midland Park, also broke into the school on Tuesday, July 8. Th…
Video: Dentist Who Won Njsp Racial Profiling Case Caught Drawing Swastika On Tesla, PD Says
A dentist once involved in a landmark racial profiling case against the New Jersey State Police is now facing a hate crime charge after police say he drew a swastika on a Tesla Cybertruck parked in Closter Plaza.
Elmo Randolph, 68, of Orange, turned himself in on Thursday, July 3, and was charged with bias intimidation, a fourth-degree offense, Closter Police Chief James Buccola said.
The incident happened at 3:02 p.m. on Sunday, June 15, in the parking lane between Lululemon and Gary’s Liquors. The vehicle’s owner reported the vandalism the next day, and Tesla surveillance video showed a m…
