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Newark Mayor Singles Out Stubborn Party Host, Imposes Even Stricter Orders As Virus Spreads Newark Mayor Singles Out Stubborn Party Host, Imposes Even Stricter Orders As Virus Spreads Newark Mayor Singles Out Stubborn Party Host, Imposes Even Stricter Orders As Virus Spreads
Newark Mayor Singles Out Stubborn Party Host, Imposes Even Stricter Orders As Virus Spreads If you throw a party, you can expect a summons.  That was Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka's message the public Monday evening. Particularly, to a Camden Street resident, busted by police for a weekend banger that went until 1 a.m.  Baraka singled out the homeowner in a live COVID-19 briefing while addressing the climbing cases in the city, where nearly 19 percent of the population is infected. "We know about [the party]," the mayor said. "You may get a summons. If you continue to have these wild events in your home, then we’re going to fine you." Officers responding to the scene said…
Man, 19, Critical In Bound Brook Hit-Run Man, 19, Critical In Bound Brook Hit-Run Man, 19, Critical In Bound Brook Hit-Run
Man, 19, Critical In Bound Brook Hit-Run Authorities in Somerset County are investigating a hit-and-run that seriously injured a 19-year-old man. The Bound Brook man was struck while crossing West Union Avenue from the south side to the north side when he was struck by an east bound vehicle in the inner eastbound lane around 10:35 p.m. Saturday, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. The driver fled the scene, Robertson said. The victim was treated at the scene then taken to an area hospital, where he was listed stable condition as of Tuesday, authorities said. On Sunday night, concerned citizens de…
La Fortaleza Opens 4th Location At Former Site Of Lola's Tequila House In Carlstadt La Fortaleza Opens 4th Location At Former Site Of Lola's Tequila House In Carlstadt La Fortaleza Opens 4th Location At Former Site Of Lola's Tequila House In Carlstadt
La Fortaleza Opens 4th Location At Former Site Of Lola's Tequila House In Carlstadt A restaurant known for its authentic Mexican street sandwich and colorful decor is opening a fourth location in Bergen County. La Fortaleza is opening on Paterson Plank Road in Carlstadt next month. The space was formerly home to Lola's Tequila House. The restaurant has three other locations in Garfield, Clifton and Passaic. La Fortaleza was founded by Arturo Ortegas, with a Passaic location in 2001, with a desire to bring authentic Mexican food to New Jersey. View this post on Instagram Getting Ready. Lafortalezarestaurants.com. Garfield. …
'Clean Juice' Opening 2nd NJ Store In Bergen County 'Clean Juice' Opening 2nd NJ Store In Bergen County 'Clean Juice' Opening 2nd NJ Store In Bergen County
'Clean Juice' Opening 2nd NJ Store In Bergen County A health food cafe with hundreds of stores across the U.S. is coming to Wyckoff. Clean Juice has plans to open on Franklin Avenue, its website says. The shop sells smoothies, juices, Acai bowls, quinoa bowls, salads, healthy wraps, toasts and more. Clean Juice was founded by husband and wife duo Kat and Landon Eckles. Kat had been making her own smoothies at home for nearly a decade, when she had the idea to open a juice bar in the Charlotte, NC area. They opened their first location on their 8th wedding anniversary: June 5, 2015. Since then, Clean Juice has opened more than 100 loc…
PHOTOS: Teresa Giudice's New Boyfriend Is Allendale Businessman, Reports Say PHOTOS: Teresa Giudice's New Boyfriend Is Allendale Businessman, Reports Say PHOTOS: Teresa Giudice's New Boyfriend Is Allendale Businessman, Reports Say
Photos: Teresa Giudice's New Boyfriend Is Allendale Businessman, Reports Say There's a new man in Teresa Giudice's life, and he's reportedly a businessman from Allendale (scroll for photos). According to a news article in the New York Post, the "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star has been seeing Luis “Louie” Ruelas. The 46-year-old father of two is the cofounder of Digital Media Solutions.  A fan shared a photo of Giudice and her new man at a football game over the weekend. In second photo below, Ruelas is second from right. View this post on Instagram Teresa is living her best single life bitch!!!! My Queen is the gr…
COVID-19: Longtime NJ Wedding Hall That Owes $531K In Back Taxes Shutters COVID-19: Longtime NJ Wedding Hall That Owes $531K In Back Taxes Shutters COVID-19: Longtime NJ Wedding Hall That Owes $531K In Back Taxes Shutters
Covid-19: Longtime NJ Wedding Hall That Owes $531K In Back Taxes Shutters A longtime North Jersey wedding hall has closed its doors after nearly 50 years in business, its owners citing the COVID-19 pandemic. Events booked at Snuffy's Pantagis Renaissance in Scotch Plains are being cancelled, director Steven Pantagis told TAPinto. The company owes more than $531,074 in back taxes and $45,238 in sewer bills, NJ.com reports citing tax records. Around this time last year, the township approved the site for redevelopment. Still, Pantagis denied the hall was closing. Then, last month, company shareholder Nick Pantagis told media outlets that Snuffy's was not planning…
COVID-19: Health Alert Issued For Outbreak At Popular Jersey Shore Bar COVID-19: Health Alert Issued For Outbreak At Popular Jersey Shore Bar COVID-19: Health Alert Issued For Outbreak At Popular Jersey Shore Bar
Covid-19: Health Alert Issued For Outbreak At Popular Jersey Shore Bar New Jersey officials on Monday alerted the public to a COVID-19 outbreak at a popular Jersey Shore bar. Anyone who visited Leggett's in Manasquan between Oct. 17 and Oct. 22 may have been exposed to the virus, State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said during Monday's briefing in Trenton. At least nine servers and bartenders at the 1st Avenue bar tested positive for COVID-19. Health officials were sent to Leggett's on Oct. 23, and management was cooperative, she said. “This is just one example,” Persichilli said. “We really don’t put [alerts] out every day because they have to be…
Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute
Citizens Detain Man, 20, Accused Of Slamming Victim With SUV In North Plainfield Dispute Concerned citizens detained a Plainfield man who chased after a victim in his SUV and hit him, leaving him critical, during a dispute overnight in North Plainfield, authorities said Monday. Emilio J. Liranzomercedes, of Plainfield, was charged with aggravated assault, assault by auto and a disorderly persons for the underage consumption of alcohol, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Liranzomercedes had gotten into an argument with the 21-year-old victim when tried hitting him with his 2011 GMC Acadia on the 400 block of Somerset Street around 1:15 a.m., Rob…
William Paterson University Student, 20, Killed In Union County Crash William Paterson University Student, 20, Killed In Union County Crash William Paterson University Student, 20, Killed In Union County Crash
William Paterson University Student, 20, Killed In Union County Crash A 20-year-old William Paterson University student was killed in a Union County crash Sunday, authorities said. Judah Ibeh-Bartley was heading north on Union Avenue when he lost control driving over a railroad crossing, approximately just south of Hilary Place just after midnight, police said in a statement. New Providence Police Department and the Union County Fatal Accident Unit conducted the investiation. Ibeh-Bartley graduated from Bloomfield High School in 2018. A GoFundMe page in his memory had raised more than $10,300 as of Monday afternoon.
Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions, Says Vaccine Coming Spring 2021 Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions, Says Vaccine Coming Spring 2021 Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Restrictions, Says Vaccine Coming Spring 2021
Murphy Announces New Covid-19 Restrictions, Says Vaccine Coming Spring 2021 Gov. Phil Murphy announced new COVID-19 restrictions in the midst of New Jersey's second wave. Murphy also said he spoke with Dr. Anthony Fauci over the weekend, who was "unequivocal" when he said a vaccine will be ready in April or May. "We're in a sprint for the next six months," Murphy said. The governor remained hopeful a vaccine would be ready for wide distribution in Spring 2021, as long as "all the tires have been checked. "A vaccine doesn't mean we're back to where we were," Murphy said. "But it [will be] a hugely different environment. We've got to use that. "We have a plan rea…
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