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Longtime New Milford Dive Bar Revamped Under New Owners Longtime New Milford Dive Bar Revamped Under New Owners Longtime New Milford Dive Bar Revamped Under New Owners
Longtime New Milford Dive Bar Revamped Under New Owners NEW MILFORD, N.J. — If you don't know about it, you would probably miss the New Milford bar that recently reopened under new owners on River Road. But that's just the way they like it: Tucked away, to preserve the speakeasy feel. Brookchester Bar & Liquors has become Barrel & Brew, thanks to Old Tappan father-son duo Albert Tirado Jr., 32, and Albert Tirado. The Tirados, who own a supermarket in Valley Cottage, N.Y., bought the place just over a year ago and began renovating in Februrary.  While they liked the location and privacy it offered in the corner of the shopping plaza, th…
Happy Birthday To Englewood's Bruce Harper, Former Jets Return Kicker Happy Birthday To Englewood's Bruce Harper, Former Jets Return Kicker Happy Birthday To Englewood's Bruce Harper, Former Jets Return Kicker
Happy Birthday To Englewood's Bruce Harper, Former Jets Return Kicker ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Englewood and Norwood native and Closter resident Bruce Harper.Harper, a retired Jets running back and kick returner, was born June 20, 1955 and turns age 62 on Tuesday. Harper played high school football at Dwight Morrow High School in Englewood and then played at Kutztown State College, Pa. He was signed by the Jets as an undrafted free agent out of Kutztown. Harper is the all-time kick returner in New York Jets history with 5,407 yards in kickoff returns. He also served as the Jets punt returner from 1977 to 1982, totalling 1,748 PR yards and 1 touch…
Teaneck Trainer Heals With Pain, Inspires Others Along The Way Teaneck Trainer Heals With Pain, Inspires Others Along The Way Teaneck Trainer Heals With Pain, Inspires Others Along The Way
Teaneck Trainer Heals With Pain, Inspires Others Along The Way TEANECK, N.J. — Pain is what Teaneck fitness trainer Mike Leggett says shaped his body. It started emotionally when he was 20 with the pain of feeling lost, mostly. That became the pain of sore muscles and the brutal impact of hard work. Broken bones. Damaged knees. Torn rotators.  But Leggett knew his body had the ability to heal itself and that if he could overcome the pain — inside and out — he'd be stronger on the other side. "I’m a survivor," said Leggett, 31, a personal trainer at UFC in Edgewater and Underground Fitness in Tenafly. "Self-healing is a hard thing to d…
Can You Hear Me Now? Antenna Could Fix Midland Park Dead Zone Can You Hear Me Now? Antenna Could Fix Midland Park Dead Zone Can You Hear Me Now? Antenna Could Fix Midland Park Dead Zone
Can You Hear Me Now? Antenna Could Fix Midland Park Dead Zone MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — Verizon Wireless is hoping that the Midland Park Zoning Board will approve its application for an antenna on top of the high school, NorthJersey.com reports. The area's reception is so bad that one coach was unable to place a call for help into the building during an emergency, the article says. Click here for the full story.
Food Truck Catches Fire At MetLife Stadium's New Jersey State Fair Food Truck Catches Fire At MetLife Stadium's New Jersey State Fair Food Truck Catches Fire At MetLife Stadium's New Jersey State Fair
Food Truck Catches Fire At MetLife Stadium's New Jersey State Fair EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — A food truck broke out in flames at the New Jersey State Fair Monday at MetLife Stadium. No injuries were reported. The incident occurred at 1 p.m. in Lot F, authorities told Daily Voice. The cause is under investigation.
Can You Keep Up? Kardashian Pal Spotted At Fort Lee Movie Theater Can You Keep Up? Kardashian Pal Spotted At Fort Lee Movie Theater Can You Keep Up? Kardashian Pal Spotted At Fort Lee Movie Theater
Can You Keep Up? Kardashian Pal Spotted At Fort Lee Movie Theater FORT LEE, N.J. — Reality television star Jonathan Cheban stopped in Fort Lee over the weekend. The entrepreneur, noted for his recurring role on "Keeping Up with the Kardashians," posted a photograph of himself modeling a jean jacket with Tupac's face on it at the iPic Theater on Saturday. He was in New York City over the weekend.
Suit Against Montvale Homebuilders Settled For $9M Suit Against Montvale Homebuilders Settled For $9M Suit Against Montvale Homebuilders Settled For $9M
Suit Against Montvale Homebuilders Settled For $9M MONTVALE, N.J. — A suit against of the nation's largest homebuilders — which has new homes for sale in Montvale and has a Clifton spa — was recently settled for $9 million, NJ.com reports. The suit against Hovnanian Enterprises was filed by condo owners in 2013 for construction problems on a West New York apartment building on the Hudson River, the article says. Two of K Hovnanian Homes' Autumn Way townhouses are still on the market in Montvale for $758,000, according to Zillow.com. The company also owns K. Hovnanian's Four Seasons at Great Notch Spa & Club in Clifton. CLICK HERE FOR …
Englewood Councilman Berated Police After Car Was Towed Englewood Councilman Berated Police After Car Was Towed Englewood Councilman Berated Police After Car Was Towed
Englewood Councilman Berated Police After Car Was Towed ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — City Councilman Charles Cobb accused the Englewood Police Department of targeting him in an angry phone call after his car was towed in December, NorthJersey.com reports. Cobb had his car towed from his house after a license plate reader indicated his registration expired 11 months prior, the article says. He also threatened to retaliate against  Atlantic Towing, the company that towed his car, according to NorthJersey.com. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL NORTHJERSEY.COM STORY.
Retirement Ahead For Teaneck High School Principal Retirement Ahead For Teaneck High School Principal Retirement Ahead For Teaneck High School Principal
Retirement Ahead For Teaneck High School Principal TEANECK, N.J. — Dennis Heck, a longtime teacher, coach and administrator in the Teaneck school system, is retiring as high school principal this year. He is in his sixth year as principal and began his career as a gym teacher in Paterson and Clifton. He continued in Teaneck as the football coach in 1988, before becoming a teacher and then holding several administrative positions.
Bennigan's In Saddle Brook Closes Bennigan's In Saddle Brook Closes Bennigan's In Saddle Brook Closes
Bennigan's In Saddle Brook Closes SADDLE BROOK, N.J. — Bennigan's in Saddle Brook has shut its doors. The restaurant's website says "CURRENTLY CLOSED." It at one point had a location in Englewood. Bennigan's specializes in Irish hospitality and has approximately 12 locations remain across the U.S., including one in Vineland.
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