Tag:

East Hanover, NJ

Wayne Valley Grad, 27, Builds Beauty Empire, Takes Lash Game To The Next Level Wayne Valley Grad, 27, Builds Beauty Empire, Takes Lash Game To The Next Level
Wayne Valley Grad, 27, Builds Beauty Empire, Takes Lash Game To The Next Level For Dominique Sandu, eyelashes are more than just a beauty accessory. They’re a confidence booster and a lifelong passion. The entrepreneur and Wayne Valley High School graduate has turned her love for lashes into a thriving business, D.Sierra Lash Co., with three successful salons, a celebrity client list, and plans for national expansion. Oh, and she's only 27 years old. Sandu opened her first studio in Little Falls in 2021 at 24 years old, a leap of faith that proved to be life-changing.  “I’ve been obsessed with lashes since high school,” Sandu said. “I believe in it, I love…
Infant Was In Hot Car For 4+ Hours Before She Died, NJ Mom Charged, Prosecutor Says Infant Was In Hot Car For 4+ Hours Before She Died, NJ Mom Charged, Prosecutor Says
Infant Was In Hot Car For 4+ Hours Before She Died, NJ Mom Charged, Prosecutor Says Police announced charges against the Morris County woman who they say left her baby in a hot car for more than four hours before she died last month. Livia Patelli, a 33-year-old Roseland resident, has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child in connection with the Wednesday, July 17 death of her six-month-old daughter in East Hanover, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and East Hanover Police Chief Christopher Cannizzo said. Police had been called to a parking lot on South Ridgedale Avenue on Route 10 that day around 1:30…
Baby Dies After Being Left In Car In Morris County: Prosecutor Baby Dies After Being Left In Car In Morris County: Prosecutor
Baby Dies After Being Left In Car In Morris County: Prosecutor Authorities in Morris County are investigating the death of a 6-month-old infant on Wednesday, July 17. Police were called to a parking lot near South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. where they found the baby girl in a parked vehicle, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said.  Paramedics attempted to render lifesaving aid and the baby was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. Preliminary information indicates the child was left unattended in the vehicle prior to death, the prosecutor said. The baby's mother was taken to an area hosp…
Morris County Man Gets 15 Years For Shooting Wife In Head: Authorities Morris County Man Gets 15 Years For Shooting Wife In Head: Authorities
Morris County Man Gets 15 Years For Shooting Wife In Head: Authorities A 79-year-old East Hanover resident was sentenced to 15 years in jail on Friday, July 12 after pleading guilty to shooting his wife in the head in 2020, authorities said. In March 2020 at 2:02 p.m., East Hanover police were called to a resident on Selmar Terrace on a report of a domestic incident involving a gun, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and East Hanover Police Chief Christopher Cannizzo said. An investigation revealed Alexander Jacobs shot his wife Lilia Jacobs, 71, in the head with a loaded .380 Beretta, authorities said. He pl…
WINNER! Morris County Powerball Player Nets Big Bucks WINNER! Morris County Powerball Player Nets Big Bucks
Winner! Morris County Powerball Player Nets Big Bucks It was a wonderful Wednesday for a Powerball player in Morris County. A ticket sold in Morris County matched four numbers plus the red Powerball in the drawing held on Wednesday, June 12, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Ridgedale Wine and Liquors in East Hanover. The winning numbers were 19, 30, 31, 61, 62 and the red Powerball was 21.
Jersey City Man Sentenced In Armed Morris County Best Buy Robbery, Prosecutor Says Jersey City Man Sentenced In Armed Morris County Best Buy Robbery, Prosecutor Says
Jersey City Man Sentenced In Armed Morris County Best Buy Robbery, Prosecutor Says A 39-year-old Jersey City man was sentenced to 28 years in prison on Friday, May, 10, for robbing a Best Buy at knifepoint in Morris County in 2022. On May 28, 2022, Michael Guirguis entered a Best Buy in East Hanover and removed iPads and iPods from a display table worth $4,500.  As he tried to flee Best Guy, Guirguis brandished a knife at two employees, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and East Hanover Township Police Chief Christopher Cannizzo said. Police found Guirguis with the knife and stolen items and he was apprehended by …
Party City Celebrating Re-Opening In Morris County Party City Celebrating Re-Opening In Morris County
Party City Celebrating Re-Opening In Morris County Time to get the party started, Morris County. Party City announced it is celebrating the grand opening of its East Hanover store on Saturday, May 4. The grand opening celebrations, at 346 Route 10 W, will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Demonstrations will include learning how to create a candy buffet and learning how to build a balloon column. Additional events include face painting, a coffee bar, product giveaways and a raffle. The store will offer 25% off single items for all customers, 10% balloon orders placed in-store on opening day and $25 gift cards for the first 25 customers. The E…
Driver Who Fled Cops At 100 MPH Captured In Secaucus Hotel: Fairfield PD Driver Who Fled Cops At 100 MPH Captured In Secaucus Hotel: Fairfield PD
Driver Who Fled Cops At 100 MPH Captured In Secaucus Hotel: Fairfield PD A 25-year-old Fairfield man was arrested and charged over the weekend after leading police on a 100 miles per hour pursuit, authorities said. Police originally attempted to stop Deyah Shaabneh on Wednesday, April 24, when officers saw his vehicle had a fake license plate, Fairfield police said. Shaabneh failed to stop and instead, sped down Sand Road going 100 mph, police said. Officers did not pursue him out of concern for public safety, police said. Officers were able to identify Shaabneh using assistance from police in East Hanover and East Brunswick Police Departments, law enforcement s…
Morris County Man Performed Sexual Acts On Child For 2 Years: Prosecutor Morris County Man Performed Sexual Acts On Child For 2 Years: Prosecutor
Morris County Man Performed Sexual Acts On Child For 2 Years: Prosecutor A 65-year-old East Hanover man was arrested and charged with performing sexual acts on a child over the course of two years, authorities said. Gerardo Patrizio committed the sexual acts multiple times on a child between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2024, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and East Hanover Township Police Chief Christopher Cannizzo said. Patrizio was charged with three counts of aggravated sexual assault, three counts of sexual assault and one count of endangering the welfare of a child, authorities said. Patrizio has be…
Hobby Lobby Replacing Bed Bath & Beyond In Morris County Hobby Lobby Replacing Bed Bath & Beyond In Morris County
Hobby Lobby Replacing Bed Bath & Beyond In Morris County Hobby Lobby, the arts and crafts store, is opening another location in New Jersey. The retailer, which is headquartered in Oklahoma, is set to open a location in Morris County at 180 NJ-10 in East Hanover, the site of a since shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond.  Hobby Lobby recently shared a job opening for retail co-manager at the 50,250 square foot store. According to the job description, the co-manager is asked to lead and guide the team with passion, execute the seasonal department's merchandising plans and be actively engaged in the store's processes and procedures to meet financial …
New NJ QuickChek Features No-Fee ATMs, 12 Fueling Stations New NJ QuickChek Features No-Fee ATMs, 12 Fueling Stations
New NJ QuickChek Features No-Fee ATMs, 12 Fueling Stations A new QuickChek has opened in Essex County. QuickChek recently opened a new 4,542-square-foot store in Belleville at 190 Cortlandt Street. The store celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, March 5.  Russ Mensch The store offers no-fee ATMs, 12 fueling stations, outdoor seating and 51 parking spaces.  The location will be open 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., seven days a week. QuickChek has been expanding throughout the Garden State, recently opening locations in East Hanover and Scotch Plains.
Only Two Arrests Made At Trouble-Free Israeli Real Estate Protest In Teaneck, Police Chief Says Only Two Arrests Made At Trouble-Free Israeli Real Estate Protest In Teaneck, Police Chief Says
Only Two Arrests Made At Trouble-Free Israeli Real Estate Protest In Teaneck, Police Chief Says Two out-of-towners were arrested after they threw liquid on protestors near the end of a controversial Israeli real estate showcase at a Teaneck synagogue, authorities said. The two assaults were the only incidents after what had been several hours of orderly demonstrations on Sunday, March 10, that drew thousands of participants and onlookers. The ongoing Israel-Hamas war stoked concerns over staging such an event, which reportedly involved information on some properties in West Bank settlements that the United States has considered illegal. The protests weren't only two-sided. Boyd A…
NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space
NJ Mall Is Getting Major Overhaul Complete With Luxury Apartments, Outdoor Entertainment Space A major redevelopment of Monmouth Mall is about to begin, transforming the shopping center into luxury apartments, new retail options, and a town center. The developer, Kushner — with headquarters in Florham Park and New York City — is planning to convert the 64-year-old mall on Route 35 in Eatontown into a large attraction called Monmouth Square.  Kushner's chief development officer Michael Sommer said the redevelopment will turn the mall inside out by tearing down indoor halls to create an open-air concept, with demolition set to begin in March. The intent is to …
Experienced ER Physicians Open First Urgent Care In Port Chester Experienced ER Physicians Open First Urgent Care In Port Chester
Experienced ER Physicians Open First Urgent Care In Port Chester The only urgent care center in Port Chester is changing the way people who live and work in the community access healthcare. American Family Care (AFC) is now seeing patients seven days a week at a state-of-the-art facility in the Waterfront at Port Chester on Westchester Avenue and Main Street. AFC Port Chester is independently owned and operated by Dr. Jijoe Joseph and Dr. Ilya Parizh. They are both board-certified emergency room physicians who have years of experience treating patients. “Our vision for AFC Port Chester goes beyond immediate medical care. It’s about creating a healthcare …
Meet Tommy DeVito In North Jersey (For Real This Time) Meet Tommy DeVito In North Jersey (For Real This Time)
Meet Tommy DeVito In North Jersey (For Real This Time) Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito will be doing an autograph signing in North Jersey Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 19, after all.  DeVito will be signing autographs at Bubbakoo’s Burritos in Livingston at 277 Eisenhower Parkway from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  The rookie sensation, who led Big Blue to three straight wins while professing a love for his mamma's chicken cutlets, was originally set to sign autographs at Coniglio's in Morristown, but the signing was canceled after the restaurant said DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, doubled his appearance fee from $10,000 to $20,000, following…
BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall
BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall A roadside food truck offering sweet and savory barbecue specialties has opened across the street from the former Phillipsburg Mall. Drake’s Joint Roadside BBQ is “bringing the smoke show to you” at 1193 Rt. 22. It first opened on Rt. 10 in East Hanover and has two additional locations slated for Newark and Wayne, its website says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Drake’s Joint (@drakesjoint) The place was opened by Daniel Risis, whose old spot Toby’s Cup, is heading to auction later this week. Drake's offers platters stacke…
Roxbury Motel Shooting Suspect Nabbed In Florida, Another At Large: Prosecutor Roxbury Motel Shooting Suspect Nabbed In Florida, Another At Large: Prosecutor
Roxbury Motel Shooting Suspect Nabbed In Florida, Another At Large: Prosecutor A woman in Florida was arrested in connection with the October shooting of a Roxbury dad at a Route 46 motel — while her partner in crime remains at large, authorities said. Auraceli A. Maldonado, 24, of Irvington, was charged with first-degree armed robbery, conspiracy, aggravated assault, and weapons offenses, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a joint release on Tuesday, Dec. 5. The charges stem from an armed robbery and shooting at the Roxbury Motel on Route 46 on Wednesday, Oct. 18, that cost Selwyn Torres, 36, his left leg, Daily Voice reported. More than $3,800 had be…
School Bus Ride Turns Deadly: Nurse Charged In Death Of NJ 19-Year-Old Disabled Man School Bus Ride Turns Deadly: Nurse Charged In Death Of NJ 19-Year-Old Disabled Man
School Bus Ride Turns Deadly: Nurse Charged In Death Of NJ 19-Year-Old Disabled Man A 29-year-old licensed nurse has been arrested following the death of a disabled man after a school bus ride in Morris County, authorities said. Emelio J. Rivera, of Carlstadt, was charged with second-degree endangerment and neglect of a disabled person, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said Thursday, Nov. 2. The charges stem from an East Hanover incident on Friday, Feb. 10 in which the victim, Matthew Rossi, 19, had just arrived home on his school bus. Rossi, who is disabled and uses a wheelchair, was found unconscious and despite life-saving measures by EMS crews was pronounced …
22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect 22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect
22,000+ NJ Residents Without Power, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Remains In Effect Thousands of New Jersey residents were without power after a round of powerful afternoon storms swept through the region. The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for much of the region through 11 p.m., and that comes after a round of quarter-sized hail and gusty winds. As of 5:25 p.m., the following areas were without power: JCP&L Essex County: 7,005 customers (most in Millburn [3.2K], Livingston [2.3K]) Monmouth County: 2,563 (most in Howell [1.9K]) Morris County: 11,300 (most in Boonton [1.6K], East Hanover [2.2K], Florham Park [1.2K], Montville [3…
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89)
Taylor Swift: Eras Tour Movie Comes To NJ Theaters (And Tickets Are Just $19.89) Couldn't get tickets to see Taylor Swift's The Era Tour in person? You're very much not alone. But don't worry, Swifties, there's a way to experience the pop culture juggernaut. "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" will be premiering at AMC Theatres throughout the Garden State starting on Friday, Oct. 13 (obviously) with tickets going on sale Thursday, Aug. 31. Showtimes will run Thursdays to Sundays.  Standard showings are priced at $19.89 (cute!) for adults and $13.13 for seniors and children (of course).  The concert film, which will run 2 hours and 45 minutes long (or short),&…
QuickChek Opens New North Jersey County Location QuickChek Opens New North Jersey County Location
QuickChek Opens New North Jersey County Location QuickChek is setting up in shop in Morris County. The convenience store celebrated the opening of its new 5,868 square-foot store at 235 Route 10 East in East Hanover on Tuesday, Aug. 15. As part of the grand opening celebration, QuickChek is giving away one free cup of coffee per customer, per day, for 7 days to QuickChek Rewards members at the East Hanover store. The new East Hanover store is open 24 hours a day. QuickChek has been expanding throughout the Garden State, recently opening a location in Totowa in May.
27 NJ Boston Market Stores Issued Stop-Work Orders By Labor Department 27 NJ Boston Market Stores Issued Stop-Work Orders By Labor Department
27 NJ Boston Market Stores Issued Stop-Work Orders By Labor Department Boston Market stores across New Jersey owe its workers thousands of dollars in back wages, and the state's labor department is taking action. The NJDOL issued 27 stop-work orders to Boston Market locations throughout the state on Monday, Aug. 14 saying the rotisserie chicken franchise owes more than $600,000 in back wages to 314 employees. The investigation began after the NJDOL received a complaint from an employee at a restaurant in Hamilton last November. Since then, almost three dozen people have come forward, naming several other locations. Citations were issued for unpaid/late pa…
Ralph Macajoux, Lifelong West Orange Resident, Dies At 49 Ralph Macajoux, Lifelong West Orange Resident, Dies At 49
Ralph Macajoux, Lifelong West Orange Resident, Dies At 49 Ralph Macajoux, a lifelong resident of West Orange, died on Sunday, July 2 at the age of 49, following a brief illness, according to his obituary.  Macajoux was a youth behavioral therapist, working at the Spectrum 360 Academy in Livingston and the Jewish Community Center in West Orange, helping young adults with special needs, his obituary reads. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Academy360 Upper School colleague, Ralph Macajoux.... Posted by Spectrum360 on Friday, July 7, 2023 An avid guitar player, Macajoux was also a huge fan of sci-fi and comics a…
July 4th Fireworks In North Jersey July 4th Fireworks In North Jersey
July 4th Fireworks In North Jersey Happy 247th birthday America! If you're looking to celebrate by watching fireworks displays, you've got plenty of options across North Jersey. Here are fireworks events to catch in the area this weekend (many are day-long events but this list is just for fireworks): Allendale, Crestwood Lake, Tuesday, July 4 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Clifton, Clifton Stadium, $3 per person, fireworks at dusk Denville, Gardner Field, Tuesday, July 4, 9:15 p.m. Dover, Hamilton Field Complex, Monday, July 3, fireworks at dusk, adults $4, students $3, seniors $1. East Hanover, Lurker Park, Tuesday, Ju…
Emergency Gas Leak Evacuates 2 Homes, Closes Morris County Intersection: DEVELOPING Emergency Gas Leak Evacuates 2 Homes, Closes Morris County Intersection: DEVELOPING
Emergency Gas Leak Evacuates 2 Homes, Closes Morris County Intersection: Developing An emergency gas leak shut down a Morris County intersection and evacuated two homes on Friday, May 26, according to police and developing reports. Initial and unconfirmed reports said a gas line was struck on Mt. Pleasant Avenue in East Hanover around 10:30 a.m., requiring crews to clear two homes. Meanwhile, the roadway was shut down from the intersection of River Road to the back of the Wendy’s restaurant on Route 10 as fire crews responded. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Body Pulled From Lehigh River Identified ID'd As Missing LU Student Body Pulled From Lehigh River Identified ID'd As Missing LU Student
Body Pulled From Lehigh River Identified ID'd As Missing LU Student The body of Lehigh University student from New Jersey who's been missing since January was recovered in the Lehigh River last week, school administrators said in a statement Wednesday.  "After a concerted search effort last winter failed to provide any information about his disappearance, we received confirmation today that a body recovered in the Lehigh River last week was Daniel’s," wrote President Joseph J. Helble in a letter to the campus community on May 24.  Lee, a second-year engineering student whose LinkedIn profile shows he's from East Hanover, NJ, was reported miss…
Wawa Opens On Route 10 In East Hanover Wawa Opens On Route 10 In East Hanover
Wawa Opens On Route 10 In East Hanover Wawa’s newest store in East Hanover is now open for business. The Route 10 store opened bright and early Thursday, May 18, offering free Wawa’s coffee for its first 100 customers, as well as promotional t-shirts reading, 'Coffee, Hoagies, Kindness.' The grand opening ribbon-cutting ceremony also included a meet-and-greet with former soccer player Bradley Wright-Phillips, an appearance by the “freestyle crew,” and, of course, a photo-op with Wawa's mascot, Wally Goose. The location is just one of four stores to open in the Garden State this season. Wawa, 28 Rt. 10, East Hanover, …
Longtime Essex County Sheriff's Lt. Tony Butler Dies Longtime Essex County Sheriff's Lt. Tony Butler Dies
Longtime Essex County Sheriff's Lt. Tony Butler Dies Tony Butler, a longtime lieutenant in the Essex County Sheriff's Department, died on Tuesday, May 9, according to his obituary. Butler, an East Hanover resident who was a native of Cedar Grove, spent 17 years with the Essex County's Sheriff's Department and was known for lighting up a room with his laughter and quick wit, his obituary reads. He loved being outside with a book in his hand, listening to Elvis and The Beatles, and with his dog, Bonez, who predeceased him, according to his obituary. He is survived by his wife Diane, his children, Danielle and Anthony, and numerous siblings, in…
Tributes Pour In For Beloved Morris County Native Carlie Peterson After Sudden Death At 18 Tributes Pour In For Beloved Morris County Native Carlie Peterson After Sudden Death At 18
Tributes Pour In For Beloved Morris County Native Carlie Peterson After Sudden Death At 18 Tributes and condolences are pouring in for beloved Morris County native Carlie Annelise Peterson, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 4 at the age of 18. A longtime resident of East Hanover, New Jersey, Carlie moved to Brodheadsville about three years ago and attended Pleasant Valley High School, her obituary says. Remembered as a “true Jersey girl,” Carlie loved spending summers on the beach and on the boardwalk. She also embraced her artistic side in the form of fashion, makeup, and drawing, her memorial says. “Carlie’s adventurous nature and free, spontaneous spirit was a hallmark …
Driver Killed In Route 280 Crash Was Talented North Jersey Musician Driver Killed In Route 280 Crash Was Talented North Jersey Musician
Driver Killed In Route 280 Crash Was Talented North Jersey Musician The driver who died in a weekend crash on Route 280 was being remembered as a talented North Jersey musician and a beloved friend to many. Nathaniel Gardiner, 58, of Bloomfield, was behind the wheel of a Hyundai passenger car when he ran off the right side of the westbound lanes, down a grass embankment, and struck a tree near milepost 2.2 in East Hanover around 11:25 a.m. Sunday, March 26, Daily Voice previously reported.  Video and photo tributes instantly poured in on social media for Gardiner, who friends and former bandmates call a skilled guitarist and compassionate friend. This…
Driver Killed In Morris County Crash On Route 280: State Police Driver Killed In Morris County Crash On Route 280: State Police
Driver Killed In Morris County Crash On Route 280: State Police A 58-year-old driver died in a Sunday morning crash on Route 280, authorities said. The crash occurred in the westbound lanes near milepost 2.2 in East Hanover around 11:25 a.m., NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told Daily Voice. A Hyundai passenger vehicle driven by Nathaniel Gardiner ran off the right side of the road and down a grass embankment before hitting a tree, Curry said. Gardiner, of Bloomfield, was killed in the crash. The incident remained under investigation. Additional details were not released.