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Got Pizza? Next Stop Hillsdale For 'Two Brothers From Italy' Got Pizza? Next Stop Hillsdale For 'Two Brothers From Italy' Got Pizza? Next Stop Hillsdale For 'Two Brothers From Italy'
Got Pizza? Next Stop Hillsdale For 'Two Brothers From Italy' HILLSDALE, N.J. — A pair of brothers are carrying on their family's legacy at Nino's on Broadway in Hillsdale, which opened last December. Anthony Beninati and Thomas Beninati named the place after their uncle's Lodi pizzeria, also Nino's. The brothers opened their first place as Two Brothers from Italy in Washington Township in 1993. Then came Il Villaggio's in Suffern, N.Y., followed by several other shops — many now under different names — on River Road in Bogota, Maple Avenue in Fair Lawn and Kinderkamack Road in Oradell. Nino's menu pays homage to the Beninati brothers' ancestors, wi…
New York Driver Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rochelle Park New York Driver Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rochelle Park New York Driver Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rochelle Park
New York Driver Arrested On Methamphetamine Charges In Rochelle Park ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. — A New York driver is facing drug charges after two rocks of methamphetamine, a glass jar of marijuana, a scale, baggies, grinder and a vial of suspected THC were recovered by Rochelle Park police from his trunk early Wednesday morning, authorities said. Thomas Lackner, 32 of Delmar, N.Y., was arrested after Lt. Dean Pinto stopped his 2001 Toyota at 12:22 a.m., the lieutenant said. An hour prior, a New York couple was arrested in Rochelle Park on heroin related charges, police said. Lackner, who had three passengers in the car, was traveling in the right lane of Route …
Mohegan Lake Duo Known In Trafficking Circles Face Heroin Charges Mohegan Lake Duo Known In Trafficking Circles Face Heroin Charges Mohegan Lake Duo Known In Trafficking Circles Face Heroin Charges
Mohegan Lake Duo Known In Trafficking Circles Face Heroin Charges Two Westchester residents were busted on heroin and other drug related charges in New Jersey on Tuesday. Blaise Santella, 31, and his passenger Sara Giangiobbe, 28, both of Mohegan Lake, were arrested Tuesday night after a traffic stop, Rochelle Park Police Lt. Dean Pinto said. Santella was driving his 1998 Honda Civic on Essex Street at 11:30 p.m. when police noticed its loud exhaust, an obstructed view out the windshield and no rear license plate light, according to Pinto. Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer saw that Santella was visibly shaking as he handed over his paperwork, alo…
Kickback Crackdown: Paramus Neurologist Charged In 3rd Degree Conspiracy Kickback Crackdown: Paramus Neurologist Charged In 3rd Degree Conspiracy Kickback Crackdown: Paramus Neurologist Charged In 3rd Degree Conspiracy
Kickback Crackdown: Paramus Neurologist Charged In 3rd Degree Conspiracy PARAMUS, N.J. — A neurologist with an office in Paramus is facing up to five years in prison and a fine of nearly $15,000 as the latest to be charged in a statewide kickback crackdown, Attorney General Office announced Wednesday.  Terry Ramnanan, 64, of Upper Saddle River, faces charges of third-degree conspiracy and commercial bribery after being accused of paying illegal kickbacks to a chiropractor, in exchange for patient referrals, according to a press release. Ramnan, of Interventional Spine and Pain, allegedly paid Totowa chiropractor for Ronald Hayek of Totowa for patient referrals f…
Replacing Scaramucci: Could Alpine's Conway Be Next? Replacing Scaramucci: Could Alpine's Conway Be Next? Replacing Scaramucci: Could Alpine's Conway Be Next?
Replacing Scaramucci: Could Alpine's Conway Be Next? ALPINE, N.J. — Kellyanne Conway of Alpine is among the two perennial candidates who could fill the position of White House Communications Director following the termination of Anthony Scaramucci, The New York Times reports. Conway, the counselor to President Trump, is up against Jason Miller, who held the position during Trump's presidential campaign. She shot down an offer to become Trump's press secretary, saying she'd rather "put cement shoes on" and jump off a bridge, Business Insiders says. Her current office is on the third floor of the West Wing, which previously belonged …
Christmas Carjacker: Getaway Driver Gets Sentencing In Hawthorne Heist Christmas Carjacker: Getaway Driver Gets Sentencing In Hawthorne Heist Christmas Carjacker: Getaway Driver Gets Sentencing In Hawthorne Heist
Christmas Carjacker: Getaway Driver Gets Sentencing In Hawthorne Heist HAWTHORNE, N.J. — A Rockland County, N.Y. man was sentenced Wednesday to 24 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to rob a bar in Hawthorne two Christmases ago, Acting U.S. Attorney William E. Fitzpatrick announced. Oscar Avalos-Cortez, 23, of New City, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Jose L. Linares to an information charging him with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act Robbery.  Judge Linares imposed the sentence Wednesday in Newark federal court. According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court: On Dec. 25, 2015, Avalos-Cortez drove at lea…
New Cliffside Park Baker Once Traded Treats For Admin Assistance New Cliffside Park Baker Once Traded Treats For Admin Assistance New Cliffside Park Baker Once Traded Treats For Admin Assistance
New Cliffside Park Baker Once Traded Treats For Admin Assistance CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Ana Reyes of Cliffside Park nearly a decade ago was working as a school administrator in Wisconsin, baking brownies for her students in exchange for help with paperwork. It wasn't until one of them suggested she follow her heart to the kitchen that she took the leap of faith and bought herself one-way ticket to New York. She's glad she did because Reyes, 32, is preparing to open her first bakery —Love, Ana — on Palisade Avenue. "I've been everywhere and done every job you could possibly think of," said Reyes, a Puerto Rico native. "It took me a while t…
2 Firefighters Injured, 50 Respond To Teaneck 2nd Alarm Blaze 2 Firefighters Injured, 50 Respond To Teaneck 2nd Alarm Blaze 2 Firefighters Injured, 50 Respond To Teaneck 2nd Alarm Blaze
2 Firefighters Injured, 50 Respond To Teaneck 2nd Alarm Blaze TEANECK, N.J. — Two fire lieutenants were treated for injuries at Holy Name Medical Center while responding to a second-alarm house fire just after 12 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said. The Wendel Place fire was deemed under control as of 12:45 p.m., but an investigation was still under way as of 7:30 p.m., Teaneck Battalion Chief Paul Kearns Jr. said in a press release. The Building Department deemed the house to be uninhabitable and the fire department provided direction to the homeowner to assist in the recovery process; to arrange for housing, insurance and security concerns, according t…
Good Deed Leads To Violation For Dumont Learning Center Good Deed Leads To Violation For Dumont Learning Center Good Deed Leads To Violation For Dumont Learning Center
Good Deed Leads To Violation For Dumont Learning Center DUMONT, N.J. — Tutor's Link in Dumont received a citation from the borough for failing to file for a permit to hang backpacks outside during its backpack drive. Instead, the school will be taking donations indoors. "Still collecting backpacks and school supplies at Tutor's Link, but now we are doing it inside," Tutor's Link said on Facebook. "Sorry, Dumont for not applying for the permit to hang backpacks! All donations accepted inside until September 1." Tutor's Link is located at 144 East Madison Ave., Dumont.
Hackensack Scrap Metal Brothers Allegedly Cheated Customers Out Of Millions Hackensack Scrap Metal Brothers Allegedly Cheated Customers Out Of Millions Hackensack Scrap Metal Brothers Allegedly Cheated Customers Out Of Millions
Hackensack Scrap Metal Brothers Allegedly Cheated Customers Out Of Millions HACKENSACK, N.J. — Two brothers who own Cinelli Iron and Metal Co. of Hackensack are facing up to 20 years in prison for cheating customers who sold metal out of millions of dollars, authorities said. Craig Cinelli, 47, of Allendale and his brother, Joseph Cinelli Sr., 61, of Montvale, were arrested Tuesday and charged with several counts of fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney William Fitzpatrick said. David Barteck, 53, of Wood-Ridge, the former chief financial officer of CIMCO, pleaded guilty last month before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton to an information charging him with one count of …
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