Fire Destroys Popular Morris County Pizzeria Fire Destroys Popular Morris County Pizzeria
Fire Destroys Popular Morris County Pizzeria An overnight fire Friday destroyed a popular Pequannock pizzeria just short of its 50th anniversary. Flames tore through Cosmo Bella on Newark Pompton Turnpike, blowing through the roof and destroying the building, which also housed apartments upstairs. No injuries were reported. It took a few hours to douse the blaze, which broke out shortly before 1:30 a.m. Mutual aid responders included firefighters from Lincoln Park, Riverdale and Wayne. Authorities were trying to determine the cause, although responders said initial indications are that it likely was accidental. Flames blew throu…
FBI Academy Grad Helming Sheriff's Office Will Be Only Female Chief In Morris County FBI Academy Grad Helming Sheriff's Office Will Be Only Female Chief In Morris County
FBI Academy Grad Helming Sheriff's Office Will Be Only Female Chief In Morris County A true leader. Highly educated. Determined and diligent.  This is how Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon described Kelley Zienowicz, who will be sworn in as chief sheriff's officer next week. The swearing in ceremony will be Sept. 3, making Zienowicz the highest-ranking officer in the law enforcement bureau and the only female chief in Morris County. "Chief Zienowicz has a temperament that motivates and energizes others," Gannon said.  "She is highly-educated, a graduate of the elite FBI National Academy, and a true leader with an impeccable work ethic." Zienowicz grew up in…
Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In River Vale, Lincoln Park Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In River Vale, Lincoln Park
Winning Mega Millions Tickets Sold In River Vale, Lincoln Park A pair of winning New Jersey Lottery tickets were sold in Morris and Bergen counties. The third-tier prizewinning tickets from Tuesday's drawing matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn. Those were: 08, 12, 23, 39 and 43; and the Gold Mega Ball was 06.  The Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The tickets were sold at: Shop Rite of Lincoln Park: 80 Beaver Brook Road ($20,000) Convenience Food Stop, 184 River Vale Road ($10,000) Seventeen other players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500.  Five of those tickets…
Arrangements Made For West Caldwell Resident From North Arlington Killed In Tragic Accident Arrangements Made For West Caldwell Resident From North Arlington Killed In Tragic Accident
Arrangements Made For West Caldwell Resident From North Arlington Killed In Tragic Accident Arrangements have been finalized for a 51-year-old New Jersey father of two who was one of two linemen electrocuted Monday while on a job in Warwick, N.Y. Derrick Paris, a North Arlington native who lived with his family in West Caldwell the past 15 years, was on an assignment with E-J Electric for Orange & Rockland Utilities when he and co-worker Justin McLoughlin, 28, of Trenton, Ga., were killed. Both Paris and his partner were veterans with decades of experience between them, authorities said. A Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stephens Church, 141 Washington Avenue in…
Lineman Electrocuted In Warwick Was North Arlington Native Lineman Electrocuted In Warwick Was North Arlington Native
Lineman Electrocuted In Warwick Was North Arlington Native A 51-year-old North Arlington native was one of two linemen electrocuted Monday while on a job in Warwick, N.Y., authorities confirmed. Derrick Paris, a father of two who lived in West Caldwell, was on an assignment with E-J Electric for Orange & Rockland Utilities when he and co-worker Justin McLoughlin, 28, of Trenton, Ga., were killed. Both Paris and his partner were veterans with decades of experience between them, authorities said. A Mass was scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday at St. Stephens Church, 141 Washington Avenue in Kearny, with burial to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, 340…
$10G Lottery Winner Sold In Lincoln Park $10G Lottery Winner Sold In Lincoln Park
$10G Lottery Winner Sold In Lincoln Park A winning New Jersey Lottery ticket was sold in Lincoln Park. The Mega Millions ticket from Tuesday's drawing was sold at Wolfson's Market on Boonton Turnpike and wins the $10,000 prize. The winning numbers were: 03, 25, 37, 40 and 55. The Gold Mega Ball was 13, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. In addition, ten other players matched four of the five white balls drawn making each ticket worth $500.  One of those tickets was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the prize to $1,000. Moreover, 26,446 other New Jersey players took home $103,474 in prizes ranging from $2 to…
Best Delis In Morris County, According To Yelp Best Delis In Morris County, According To Yelp
Best Delis In Morris County, According To Yelp Friendly owners. Fresh bread. And no skimping on the cold cuts. All of the highest-rated delis on Yelp share these commonalities. Here are some of Morris County's best delis, according to Yelp. Mimi’s Delicatessen, Madison: "Small hole in the wall type feel. One of those places you want to keep secret." Mimi's Deli in MadisonMimi's Deli A&A Fine Foods, Lincoln Park: "This place is unique, rare to find an Italian deli like this one anymore." A&A in Lincoln Park.A&A Fine Foods Paulie G’s Deli and Grill, Whippany: "The owner Paulie was just a super great friendly guy and …
Attorney: Driver In Gas Station Crash That Killed 3 Didn't Know Heroin Was Laced With Fentanyl Attorney: Driver In Gas Station Crash That Killed 3 Didn't Know Heroin Was Laced With Fentanyl
Attorney: Driver In Gas Station Crash That Killed 3 Didn't Know Heroin Was Laced With Fentanyl The drugged Sussex County driver accused of killing a father, son and gas station attendant in a fiery Route 23 crash didn't know that his heroin was laced with fentanyl, his lawyer said. Defense attorney John Latoracca said if the case goes to trial he'll argue that Jason Vanderee was passed out behind the wheel because of the fentanyl, News12 reports. Vanderee, 29, of Vernon, said he doesn't remember the February crash. Jon Warbeck and his son, Luke, both of Lincoln Park, were getting gas the morning of Feb. 19 when the speeding Honda Pilot with an overdosed Vanderee behind the wheel lit…
Police: No Injuries After Helicopter Tips Over During Training At Lincoln Park Airport Police: No Injuries After Helicopter Tips Over During Training At Lincoln Park Airport
Police: No Injuries After Helicopter Tips Over During Training At Lincoln Park Airport No injuries were reported when a helicopter tipped over around 4:20 p.m. during a training session at Lincoln Park airport, local police said. The pilot was performing maneuvers over a small grassy area when the tail rotor struck the ground, rolling the copter onto its side, Lincoln Park Police Detective Mike Bono said. Flight training school "Aero Safety Training" operates out of the privately-owned airport but police did not know if the pilot was an employee or student from the school, Bono said. Further investigation will be handled by the FAA.
New Lincoln Park Retail Space Available At Former Valero Site New Lincoln Park Retail Space Available At Former Valero Site
New Lincoln Park Retail Space Available At Former Valero Site The site of the former Valero gas station in Lincoln Park will soon be replaced by a brand new retail space. "The Corner Shoppes" on Comly Road were approved by the LP Planning Board earlier this month. The 8,000-square-foot building opposite Boro Hall has five retail units up for lease, available August and September of this year. The construction status was listed as "proposed" on the building's listing. Nearby Lincoln Park Plaza, home to Ace Home Center and Hardware and McDonald's, will be remodeled this summer, listing agent Vita & Vita Reality Corp. said. Click here for more…
POLICE: Tuesday Crash KOs Power, Shuts Lincoln Park Street Until Midnight POLICE: Tuesday Crash KOs Power, Shuts Lincoln Park Street Until Midnight
Police: Tuesday Crash KOs Power, Shuts Lincoln Park Street Until Midnight A portion of Boonton Turnpike in Lincoln Park will be closed until 12 a.m. Wednesday after a violent car accident Tuesday morning, police said. A truck collided with a sedan at the intersection of Riverview Avenue before spinning out of control and landing underneath a bent utility pole just before 7 a.m., ABC7 reports. The turnpike will be closed between Comly and Ryerson roads, police said. Local residents reported power outages following the crash.
TRIBUTE: April Zanfino Of Lincoln Park Dies, 19 TRIBUTE: April Zanfino Of Lincoln Park Dies, 19
Tribute: April Zanfino Of Lincoln Park Dies, 19 Resilient. Talented. Funny. This is how friends, family and loved ones are remembering April Victoria Zanfino of Lincoln Park, who died suddenly on Feb. 27 at 19 years old. Born in Paterson, April loved dancing, writing songs and playing music on the piano, her obituary says. She graduated from Boonton High School in 2018, where she played basketball. More than $9,600 had been raised for her family on a GoFundMe launched by Lori Johnson as of Wednesday afternoon. Condolences poured in. "April was a beautiful person both inside and out," one family wrote under on obituary. "I’ve nev…