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Yelpers Say This Paramus Diner Is Best In Bergen County Yelpers Say This Paramus Diner Is Best In Bergen County Yelpers Say This Paramus Diner Is Best In Bergen County
Yelpers Say This Paramus Diner Is Best In Bergen County PARAMUS, N.J. — Of the dozens of diners across Bergen County, Yelpers say the Surburban Diner in Paramus is best. Nearly 280 customers reviewed the Route 17 eatery, and 144 gave it either four or five stars. Several people said the Nutella S'mores pancakes are a must-try, along with anything in the dessert case. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Could This Middletown Diner Be Best In Orange County? Could This Middletown Diner Be Best In Orange County? Could This Middletown Diner Be Best In Orange County?
Could This Middletown Diner Be Best In Orange County? MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Of all the diners in Orange County, Yelpers say the Americana Diner & Restaurant in Middletown is best. Of the 56 reviews, 17 users gave the Route 211 stop five stars, and 14 gave it four stars. The American might best be known for its massive portions at a low price, but is also said to have friendly wait staff. "The calmest most pleasant efficient diner wait staff I've ever met," one customer said. Several others cited their waiters and waitresses by name, saying how pleasant they were. Breakfast foods and any steak or chicken dish seem to be favorites f…
Bergen County Basketball Star Caught In NCAA Scandal Bergen County Basketball Star Caught In NCAA Scandal Bergen County Basketball Star Caught In NCAA Scandal
Bergen County Basketball Star Caught In NCAA Scandal HACKENSACK, N.J. — A Hackensack basketball player might not be playing for the NCAA after all. Jahvon Quinerly, a Hudson Catholic point guard committed to Arizona, appears to be the player given money from agents through Arizona men’s basketball assistant Emanuel “Book" Richardson, azcentral.com reports. Richardson is among the four NCAA assistant basketball coaches arrested by the FBA in a corruption and bribery scheme, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Quinerly is facing a potential suspension throughout his freshman season, and may not be playing at all, the article says. …
Jessica Covino Of Rochelle Park Dies, 27 Jessica Covino Of Rochelle Park Dies, 27 Jessica Covino Of Rochelle Park Dies, 27
Jessica Covino Of Rochelle Park Dies, 27 ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — Jessica Michele Covino of Rochelle Park died on Saturday, Sept. 23 at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood. She was 27 years old. She was born on Dec. 20, 1989 in Hackensack to parents Barbara Y. Reformat and father Carmine Covino, and attended Paramus Catholic High School. She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Michael and Irene Reformat, and Maria Concetta Covino; and a host of aunts, uncles, friends and cousins. Visitation is Thursday, Sept. 28 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Patrick J. Conte Funeral Home, Inc., 274 Market St., Elmwood Park. A Funeral Mass will be on …
Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Ridgefield Park Bakery Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Ridgefield Park Bakery Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Ridgefield Park Bakery
Mother-Daughter Duo Opens Ridgefield Park Bakery RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. — A new bakery has opened in Ridgefield Park, BoozyBurbs reports. The Main Street shop is run by mother-daughter duo Gina Costanza and  Chelsea Almanza. Costanza has been baking for more than a decade, and got her start selling with her famed key lime pies now offered in Zabar's, West Side Market, Fresh Direct and more. CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM BOOZYBURBS.
DETOUR: Hackensack Road Closed For Railroad Repairs DETOUR: Hackensack Road Closed For Railroad Repairs DETOUR: Hackensack Road Closed For Railroad Repairs
Detour: Hackensack Road Closed For Railroad Repairs HACKENSACK, N.J. — Anderson Street in Hackensack will be closed Thursday due to repairs on the railroad tracks. City officials have been working with NJ Transit to make railroad crossings smoother, Deputy Mayor David Sims said. The tracks near Fairmount Eats and B&W Bakery have already been repaired.
Bergen County 'Powerhouse In Pigtails' Joins Bravo's RHONJ Cast Bergen County 'Powerhouse In Pigtails' Joins Bravo's RHONJ Cast Bergen County 'Powerhouse In Pigtails' Joins Bravo's RHONJ Cast
Bergen County 'Powerhouse In Pigtails' Joins Bravo's Rhonj Cast TENAFLY, N.J. — One more Bergen County housewife from Tenafly has been added to Bravo's hit show returning Oct. 4. Nicknamed "Powerhouse In Pigtails," Margaret Josephs is a Mahopac, N.Y. native, and graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with degrees in marketing and fashion design. She is the founder and designer of lifestyle brand Macbeth Collection. Her business includes fashion, beauty, tech and various other accessories. Returning cast members include Teresa Guidice, Melissa Gorga, Dolores Catania, Siggy Flicker and Danielle Staub. 
NJ Wawa Customer Says He Had Maggots In His Sandwich, Store Says Likely No NJ Wawa Customer Says He Had Maggots In His Sandwich, Store Says Likely No NJ Wawa Customer Says He Had Maggots In His Sandwich, Store Says Likely No
NJ Wawa Customer Says He Had Maggots In His Sandwich, Store Says Likely No After a New Jersey Wawa customer posted a video of what appears to be maggots crawling in his sandwich, the chain conducted and internal investigation that found no evidence to support the man's claim. Customer Chris Garcia, 22, purchased a chicken cheesesteak wrap from the store's new Ewing location, and realized when he got home that there were maggots squirming in his sandwich, NJ1015.com reports. "Outside of this single, unauthenticated video, our robust internal investigation shows there is no evidence that substantiates the claims made in the video," said Wawa, which has loc…
Kimberly Erin Pedersen Of Middletown Dies, 27 Kimberly Erin Pedersen Of Middletown Dies, 27 Kimberly Erin Pedersen Of Middletown Dies, 27
Kimberly Erin Pedersen Of Middletown Dies, 27 Kimberly Erin Pedersen of Middletown died suddenly on July 26. She was 27 years old. Born in Westwood, New Jersey, Pedersen was a 2008 Middletown High School graduate.  She attended O.C.C.C. and received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from SUNY at Albany. She grew up in Goodwill Church in Montgomery.  She recently became engaged to her longtime love, Christopher W. Korwan. Pedersen loved cooking and gardening. She created artistic and delicious meals and gorgeous flower displays for herself and her friends to enjoy.  She is survived by her parents, Norman and Maureen of Middl…
Hillsdale Barber Gives New Career Old School Feel Hillsdale Barber Gives New Career Old School Feel Hillsdale Barber Gives New Career Old School Feel
Hillsdale Barber Gives New Career Old School Feel HILLSDALE, N.J. — Eydie Gorme plays softly over the speakers in Tim Kane's Hillsdale Avenue barbershop. If you didn't know the place opened just over a decade ago, you'd think it's been around forever. But talk to Kane for a few moments and you'll soon learn that's not the case. "I was selling real estate, new construction, in 2005 and I was out on the street," Kane, of Pompton Lakes, said, careful not to take his eyes off of his client for too long. "I knew I had to make a change." It wasn't until he got his next haircut that Kane realized: "I can do this."…
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