VIDEO: Shuttered Ridgewood Bus Shelter Demolished VIDEO: Shuttered Ridgewood Bus Shelter Demolished VIDEO: Shuttered Ridgewood Bus Shelter Demolished
Video: Shuttered Ridgewood Bus Shelter Demolished The long-shuttered bus shelter at Van Neste Square in Ridgewood was torn down on the morning of Wednesday, March 26. Photographs and video footage of the demolition were captured by Boyd A. Loving. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dailyvoicenewjersey According to Village Manager Keith Kazmark, the structure will be replaced with a traditional bus shelter. It has been shuttered since 2017. In the meantime, the Village Council is working in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) to choose a permanent design …
Meet Miracle Met In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When Meet Miracle Met In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When Meet Miracle Met In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When
Meet Miracle Met In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When Art Shamsky, who helped lead the New York Mets to the 1969 World Series, is ready to tell his story. Shamsky is signing copies of  "Mets Stories I Only Tell My Friends" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Sunday, March 30 at noon. A prominent fan favorite among the Mets Jewish fanbase, the book features stories and anecdotes from Shamky's 50-year association with the Amazin's, according to a synopsis. Shamsky takes readers into the dugout of the 1969 New York Mets team that shocked baseball, including stories about Tom Seaver, Gil Hodges and Ron Swoboda. Shamsky previously wrote "After the Mi…
Bob Odenkirk Appearing With Northvale To Sign Books: Here's Where, When Bob Odenkirk Appearing With Northvale To Sign Books: Here's Where, When Bob Odenkirk Appearing With Northvale To Sign Books: Here's Where, When
Bob Odenkirk Appearing With Northvale To Sign Books: Here's Where, When Bob Odenkirk is keeping his new poetry book all in the family. The "Better Call Saul" star is the author of "Zilot & And Other Important Rhymes", a book of poems he wrote with his two children when they were younger. His daughter, Erin Odenkirk, a graduate of Pratt Institute, did the illustrations for the book. The Odenkirks will be appearing at Books and Greetings in Northvale on Sunday March 23 at noon. A previous book signing last December was canceled due to illness. The Odenkirks previously held a sold-out book signing at Bookends in Ridgewood. While the family was home together d…
These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024 These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024 These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024
These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024 Bergen County homeowners are shelling out big bucks in property taxes, and if you live in one of these towns, your bill is among the highest in the county. According to data from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Demarest, Tenafly, and Alpine top the list for the highest average property taxes in Bergen County for 2024, with homeowners in these municipalities paying well above the county average (scroll down for a complete listing). Demarest homeowners paid an average of $24,736 in property taxes in 2024, the highest in the county. Tenafly wasn’t far behind, with an average bi…
Best Japanese Restaurant In Bergen County In 2024: Sakura-Bana Best Japanese Restaurant In Bergen County In 2024: Sakura-Bana Best Japanese Restaurant In Bergen County In 2024: Sakura-Bana
Best Japanese Restaurant In Bergen County In 2024: Sakura-Bana We are thrilled to announce that Sakura-Bana has been named Best Japanese Restaurant in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! For over 30 years, Sakura-Bana has been serving authentic Japanese cuisine, even importing premium seafood directly from Japan’s famous Toyosu Fish Market, according to its website. Sakura-Bana's Omakase experience, per its website, offers adventurous diners a chance to savor handpicked creations. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended…
Best Ice Cream In Bergen County In 2024: Van Dyk's Homemade Ice Cream Best Ice Cream In Bergen County In 2024: Van Dyk's Homemade Ice Cream Best Ice Cream In Bergen County In 2024: Van Dyk's Homemade Ice Cream
Best Ice Cream In Bergen County In 2024: Van Dyk's Homemade Ice Cream We are thrilled to announce that Van Dyk's Homemade Ice Cream has been named Best Ice Cream in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! For over 40 years, this family-owned business has taken pride in its time-tested recipes—from a velvety vanilla to creative seasonal specials—and small-batch production, according to its website. One Readers' Choice voter is a devoted fan. “Their peach is the best I've ever had," the voter shared. "When we drove a motorhome to California, Time Magazine had just printed a list of the best ice cream places in the US, and we were able to …
Best Wine List In Bergen County In 2024: Roots Steakhouse Best Wine List In Bergen County In 2024: Roots Steakhouse Best Wine List In Bergen County In 2024: Roots Steakhouse
Best Wine List In Bergen County In 2024: Roots Steakhouse We are thrilled to announce that Roots Steakhouse in Ridgewood has been named Best Wine List in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! You can find a detailed list of available Champagnes, Chardonnays, Sauvignon Blancs, Pinot Noirs, Cabernets, Merlots, and more on the restaurant's website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ categories in December.  Daily Voice Congratulations to Roots Steakhouse! Th…
Best Nail Salon In Bergen County In 2024: Karma Organic Spa Best Nail Salon In Bergen County In 2024: Karma Organic Spa Best Nail Salon In Bergen County In 2024: Karma Organic Spa
Best Nail Salon In Bergen County In 2024: Karma Organic Spa We are thrilled to announce that Karma Organic Spa has been named Best Nail Salon in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards!  Karma Organic Spa offers a serene retreat for those seeking eco-friendly nail care, per its website. Owner Nausil Zaheer, a trained celebrity manicurist, envisioned a salon free from the harsh chemicals commonly found in beauty products and this vision led to the creation of a line of non-toxic polishes as well as an organic nail polish remover derived from soy, according to the nail salon's website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Ch…
Meltemi Opens In Ridgewood, Replacing It’s Greek To Me After 30 Years Meltemi Opens In Ridgewood, Replacing It’s Greek To Me After 30 Years Meltemi Opens In Ridgewood, Replacing It’s Greek To Me After 30 Years
Meltemi Opens In Ridgewood, Replacing It’s Greek To Me After 30 Years Meltemi Greek Restaurant has officially opened its doors in Ridgewood, taking over the space formerly occupied by It’s Greek to Me, owned by  Mayor Paul Vagianos. Located at 21 E Ridgewood Ave., the restaurant opened in February. Posted by Meltemi Greek Restaurant on Monday, February 24, 2025 Meltemi’s menu is packed with Greek classics and Mediterranean twists, including traditional dips like Skordalia (potato, garlic, olive oil), Tyrokafteri (spicy feta cheese and fire-roasted red pepper), and Tzatziki (Greek yogurt, cucumber, and garlic), all priced at $9.95. For …
Garbage Truck Fire Forces Emergency Dump In Parking Lot (PHOTOS) Garbage Truck Fire Forces Emergency Dump In Parking Lot (PHOTOS) Garbage Truck Fire Forces Emergency Dump In Parking Lot (PHOTOS)
Garbage Truck Fire Forces Emergency Dump In Parking Lot (Photos) A Ridgewood garbage truck driver was forced to dump the truck’s burning contents into an empty parking lot early Wednesday, March 5, after smoke was seen coming from the rear of the vehicle, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving. Ridgewood firefighters arrived quickly, finding two large piles of flaming debris on the asphalt, Loving said. Fire crews worked swiftly to extinguish the flames, preventing further spread. A fire prevention officer responded to investigate the cause of the fire, while Ridgewood police officers handled traffic control, according to Loving. Once the fire wa…
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Gymnast Appearing In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When Olympic Gold Medal Winning Gymnast Appearing In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When Olympic Gold Medal Winning Gymnast Appearing In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When
Olympic Gold Medal Winning Gymnast Appearing In Ridgewood: Here's Where, When Jordan Chiles won a gold medal in gymnastics at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Now she's appearing in Bergen County to share her story. Chiles is signing copies of her new book "I'm That Girl: Living the Power of My Dreams" at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m.  In the book, Chiles discusses the turmoil that went on at the Paris Olympics, where she was awarded a bronze medal in the floor exercise after her coach lodged a successful challenge. Chiles was stripped of the medal by Court of Arbitration for Sport based on semantics, according to a synopsis. Chiles also dis…
Serious Crash Reported Along Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus Serious Crash Reported Along Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus Serious Crash Reported Along Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus
Serious Crash Reported Along Route 17 In Ho-Ho-Kus A four-car crash on Route 17 in Ho-Ho-Kus left one passenger trapped and two others injured, forcing emergency crews to shut down the highway Friday evening, Feb. 21, police said. Officers responded to the northbound lanes just south of Hollywood Avenue after an apparent equipment malfunction caused the chain-reaction crash, Ho-Ho-Kus Police Sgt. Michael Gil said. A front-seat passenger in one of the vehicles was entrapped, and two other people suffered minor injuries, Gil said. Ho-Ho-Kus and Ridgewood fire departments arrived to assist with shutting down the roadway and extricating the tr…