Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Man Who Brought Explosives To Sea Bright Bar Spared Jail Time Jersey Shore Man Who Brought Explosives To Sea Bright Bar Spared Jail Time
Jersey Shore Man Who Brought Explosives To Sea Bright Bar Spared Jail Time A 56-year-old man who admitted leaving explosives at a Jersey Shore bar and causing the cancellation of a Labor Day parade in South Plainfield has been spared jail time, authorities said. Thomas G. Kaiser was sentenced to one year of probation on Tuesday, after pleading guilty on July 13 to two counts of possession of prohibited weapons and one count of tampering with physical evidence, according to Christopher Swendeman, a spokesman for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. Kaiser was arrested on Labor Day weekend 2019 after bringing an explosive to Donovan’s Reef in Sea Bright and givi…

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by Jon Craig
Lakewood, NJ
News
Whale Watchers Spot Entangled, Endangered Whale In 'Poor Condition' Off Jersey Shore Coast Whale Watchers Spot Entangled, Endangered Whale In 'Poor Condition' Off Jersey Shore Coast
Whale Watchers Spot Entangled, Endangered Whale In 'Poor Condition' Off Jersey Shore Coast A group of whale watchers spotted an endangered whale entangled off the Jersey Shore coast over the weekend. Naturalists aboard the "American Princess" -- a New York-based whale watch -- saw the North Atlantic right whale at around 2 p.m. Sunday, about 2.7 nautical miles east of Sea Bright, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries said. The whale appears to be in "extremely poor condition" and has large lesions on its body, NOAA Fisheries said. There were two visible lines partially embedded around the whale's head and likely has a more complex entanglement,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Business
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Opening Dates For 3 Additional NJ Locations Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Opening Dates For 3 Additional NJ Locations
Tommy's Tavern + Tap Announces Opening Dates For 3 Additional NJ Locations Tommy's Tavern + Tap has announced an opening dates for three new locations in New Jersey. The restaurant, bar and pizzeria is coming to Morris, Mercer and Passaic counties in the next coming months. The Morris Plains location will open this month, the Princeton location will open next month and the Clifton spot will be open by Christmas, the restaurant said on its website and social media pages. Tommy's has locations in Staten Island, NY, Sea Bright, NJ and Freehold, NJ. The Clifton restaurant will be located at 828 Route 3, at the former site of TGI Friday's at the Promenade. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Trapped Fire Chief Low On Air 'Self-Rescues' From Engulfed Jersey Shore Home Trapped Fire Chief Low On Air 'Self-Rescues' From Engulfed Jersey Shore Home
Trapped Fire Chief Low On Air 'Self-Rescues' From Engulfed Jersey Shore Home A photographer captured an image of a working fire chief escaping a multi-alarm blaze that destroyed two Jersey Shore homes Tuesday. Long Branch Fire Chief Ronald Guidetti was trapped by flames on the top floor of one of the Monmouth Beach homes, the Long Branch Professional Firefighters FMBA Local 68 said Wednesday in a post. “Unable to utilize the interior stairwell, he made his way to a window and found no egress ladder,” the firefighters association said. “He removed his face piece as he was running out of air to get the attention of members operating on the exterior. “The chief self…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Paterson, NJ
Business
Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opening Clifton Location Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opening Clifton Location
Jersey Shore Pizzeria Opening Clifton Location Tommy’s Tavern + Tap will soon open the doors of a new location in Clifton, reports say. The Jersey shore pizzeria and bar, which is founded by the creators of Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza, will open this fall at the former TGI Friday’s at The Promenade Shops, reports say. With existing locations in Sea Bright, Freehold and Staten Island, the Clifton shop marks the first North Jersey location for the pizzeria. Tommy’s is known for its fresh coal-fired pizzas and other classic bar fare. The chain also offers rotating daily lunch specials like half-priced sushi, burgers and wings. Click here f…

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by Valerie Musson
Edison, NJ
Weather
TORNADO WATCH: Power Outages Across Central Jersey, High Winds, Wires Down Along Jersey Shore TORNADO WATCH: Power Outages Across Central Jersey, High Winds, Wires Down Along Jersey Shore
Tornado Watch: Power Outages Across Central Jersey, High Winds, Wires Down Along Jersey Shore The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for most of New Jersey on Monday through 6 p.m. High winds toppled trees and utility poles, damaging homes and vehicles and closing some roadways in Central Jersey. Among the damage: More than 2,100 electric customers in South Brunswick were reported without power; In East Brunswick, high winds knocked wires down closing Route 18 in both directions near Highland Street; About half the residents of South River reported power outages due to multiple utility poles and transformers knocked out of service; Multiple traffic lights were out of …

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by Jon Craig
Middletown, NJ
Lifestyle
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Monmouth County 10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Monmouth County
10 Most Popular Pizzerias In Monmouth County Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings in Monmouth County? Here are 10 places you can try today. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. Federici's: The Federici family has been serving up thin-crust pizza and "unsurpassed" hospitality for the better part of a century, now with locations in Belmar, F…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elizabeth, NJ
Police & Fire
Explosives Found On Route Cancel Labor Day Parade Featuring Gov. Murphy Explosives Found On Route Cancel Labor Day Parade Featuring Gov. Murphy
Explosives Found On Route Cancel Labor Day Parade Featuring Gov. Murphy More than a half-dozen explosive devices were found near the route of a Labor Day parade that New Jersey Gov. Murphy was scheduled to attend with his wife, canceling the event, authorities said Monday. Thomas Kaiser, 55, who owns the property near what was supposed to be South Plainfield’s 62nd annual parade, was taken into custody and the devices collected, authorities said. He was charged with two counts of possessing a destructive device, Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni Sea Bright Police Chief Brett M. Friedman and South Pl…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Monsey, NY
Business
Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County
Jersey Shore Burrito Joint Sets Sights On Rockland County A Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts Mexican food fused with American flavor will be opening a location in Rockland County. While no leases have been signed, Bubbakoo's Burritos announced the Rockland restaurant (the exact location of which has not been announced) is among two development deals in the Empire State -- the other in Staten Island. Both are expected to open by summer of this year. The restaurant offers the usual fast-casual burrito fare such as burritos, bowls, tacos, salad, nachos and quesadillas -- but with 16 different protein options. Those include fried chicken, ba…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
Jersey Shore Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County Jersey Shore Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County
Jersey Shore Mexican Restaurant Opens In Bergen County A Jersey Shore-based eatery that touts Mexican food fused with American flavor has opened its 23rd store in Bergen County. Bubbakoo’s Burritos, located on Ramapo Valley Road in Oakland, offers the usual fast-casual burrito fare such as burritos, bowls, tacos, salad, nachos and quesadillas -- but with 16 different protein options. Those include fried chicken, barbecue pork, Buffalo shrimp and grilled steak, as well as some more unusual flavors such as ghost pepper chicken and sriracha pork.  Vegetarian options include a bean-cheese-guacamole combo and batter-fried jalapeños. And, originals …

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by Cecilia Levine