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Will New Owner With 'Magic Touch' Get This Englewood Tudor Its Mojo Back?
This Bergen County home may not be in its prime, but it could be soon, thanks to a new owner who saw its potential.
The 2,316-square-foot home at 272 W. Ivy Lane in Englewood was listed by by Bonnie Bernhardt of ReMax, at $679,000 on June 5.
According to Compass agent Juan Gamarra, who represented the buyer, all four floors of the five-bedroom, four-bathroom house were renovated within the last year, however, upkeep wasn't quite where it should've been.
"Unfortunately, it lost its spark," the agent said.
Along came 272 W. Ivy Lane's new owner, who closed the sale on Aug. 21, for $71…
Popular New York Bodega Sandwich Hottest Item Sold By New Teaneck Food Truck
A chopped cheese is nothing new for Haze Perez Segura.
The 43-year-old Teaneck resident grew up eating them every time he went into Washington Heights to visit friends and family.
"It's like a burger, but chopped like a Philly cheese steak with caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and ketchup," said Segura, who was raised in Englewood. "It's served on a toasted hero."
The chopped cheese is a staple in bodegas and delis across New York City.
It's also one of the most popular items on Segura's food truck, Chick-Teaz, which he rolled out this month at Votee Park in Teaneck, he sai…
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming
Sushi? Burgers? French pastries?
No matter what your hankering, there's a good chance you can find the food you're looking for in Bergen County.
Several new restaurants have opened this summer, with more on the way.
Here's a rundown:
Bullhorns Burger Grill, 91 Route 17 south, Liberty Commons, East Rutherford, now open
Butterfish, 15 Franklin Pl., Rutherford: "Michelin-worthy" sushi, coming soon
Dodona Cafe, 529 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park: Albanian restaurant now open.
Domoto by Domo, 570 Piermont Road, Closter: Sister restaurant of DOMODOMO, high-end Japanese food speciali…
VA Man Sexually Assaulted Teen In Englewood Multiple Times In 2003, Prosecutor Says
A 40-year-old Virginia man has been charged with sexual assault in Bergen County, NJ, authorities said.
David Persaud, of Woodbridge, VA, is accused of sexually assaulting a juvenile multiple times in 2003 in Englewood, NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said.
At the time, the victim was between 13 and 18 years old, Musella said.
The investigation into Persaud was launched on Wednesday, May 29. He was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 8 at his home in Virginia and remanded to the Prince William County Adult Detention Center pending extradition to New Jersey.
Persaud has been cha…
Two $50K Powerball Tickets Sold In Bergen County: Here's Where
Two Bergen County Powerball players won $50,000 last week.
The tickets were sold in the Monday, Aug. 5 and Wednesday, Aug. 7 drawings.
The Aug. 5 ticket was sold at the G.W. Bridge Exxon, located at 484 Route 4 east in Englewood. The winning numbers from the Aug. 5 drawing were 29, 42, 44, 51, and 54. The Powerball was 12.
The Aug. 7 ticket was sold at the Krauszer's at 49 West Main St., in Ramsey. The winning numbers for the Aug. 7 drawing were 6, 19, 35, 47, and 57. The Powerball was 9.
18-year-Old Woman Killed In Englewood Motorcycle Crash With Jeep, Police Say
An 18-year-old woman died and an 18-year-old man was hospitalized after the motorcycle they'd been riding on collided with a Jeep in Bergen County on Tuesday evening, July 9, authorities said.
The 2019 Yamaha motorcycle, operated by the 18-year-old Haverstrawn, NY man, was heading east on E. Palisade Avenue in Englewood when it was struck by a Jeep Cherokee in the westbound lanes, that had been turning left onto Dana Place, Englewood Police Detective Lt. Fred Pulice said.
The front driver's side of the Jeep collided with the Yamaha at the intersection, ejecting the Stony Point, NY woman and…
Fallen Tree Sparks Massive House Fire In Tenafly, Responders Say (Photos)
A Tenafly home erupted in flames after a tree came crashing through the roof early Saturday, July 6, Englewood firefighters said.
Firefighters from multiple towns were called to the Jefferson Avenue home around 9 a.m. just after a tree fell into a bedroom while the family was home, according to abc7.
Rescue 3, along with Chief 210 and Deputy 1, responded into Tenafly this morning for a working fire in a private home.... Posted by Dumont Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, July 6, 2024
Rescue 3, along with Chief 210 and Deputy 1, responded into Tenafly this morning for a work…
Bicyclist, 47, Dies After Being Struck On Route 9W In Englewood Cliffs
Jake Kim, a 47-year-old Englewood resident was killed after his bicycle was truck by a vehicle on Wednesday morning, June 19, according to a fundraiser created to assist his family.
As of Thursday, June 27, more than $12,000 has been raised.
"The famous 9W leaving from Fort Lee, will no longer feel the same without him," Jang won Woo, who organized the fundraiser said."
Kim was struck by a Mercedes Sprinter Van at 9:50 a.m. at the intersection of Palisade Avenue and Sylvan Avenue, Englewood Cliffs police said.
Kim was transported to Englewood Hospital and Medical Cen…
