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Bergenfield, NJ
Obituaries
Gabriel Antonio Rovetto Of Dumont, 23, Dies
DUMONT, N.J. — Gabriel Antonio Rovetto of Dumont died on Saturday, June 3. He was 23 years old. More than $13,800 had been raised as of Friday morning on a GoFundMe launched to help his family cover funeral expenses. Loved ones and acquaintances alike left heartfelt messages for Rovetto on his Facebook wall, many referencing his love for Pink Floyd. "I'm at a loss for words right now. I know how much you love Floyd like I do so this is for you Gabe," said one friend, who included a link to "Wish You Were Here." "You have such a bright soul," another longtime …
Teaneck, NJ
Obituaries
Late Garden State Plaza Shooter's Teaneck Brother Dies, 27
TEANECK, N.J. — The brother of the accused Garden State Plaza shooter who turned the gun on himself in 2013 died on Saturday, June 3. Kevin Shoop, 27, is remembered as a charismatic inspiration on a GoFundMe site recently launched to support his family. His brother, Richard Shoop, was a pizza deliveryman who in November 2013 went on a rampage at the Garden State Plaza with a rifle similar to an AK-47. He left behind a note at his parents’ home that “suggested that something was going to happen — that he was either going to be arrested and go to jail or die,” former Bergen County Prosecutor…
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Your Community
Happy Birthday To Garfield's Dick Vitale
GARFIELD, N.J. -- Happy birthday to legendary sports broadcaster Dick Vitale, who coached basketball in local schools before moving on to higher-level coaching and broadcasting. He'll turn 78 on Friday, June 9. Vitale was born in Passaic. Locally, he coached at a Garfield elementary school before moving on to Garfield High School for one season. He then coached at his alma mater, East Rutherford High School, for seven seasons. He coached college basketball at Rutgers and the University of Detroit, as well, before coaching the Detroit Pistons for one full season and a bit of another. Vitale …
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Your Community
School Nurses Revive Indian Hills Freshman With No Pulse
OAKLAND, N.J. — School nurses were able to revive an Indian High School freshman who lost his pulse during gym class, NorthJersey.com reports. The nurses used an Automatic External Defibrillator before the student was transported by medics to an area hospital, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.
Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Mayor Swears Son, Bergen's 1st Paid Female Into Ridgewood Fire Department
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Two new firefighters were sworn into the Ridgewood Fire Department Wednesday. The first was U.S. Marine Shelby Taylor, 25, Bergen County's first female career firefighter. The second was Dane Knudsen, Mayor Susan Knudsen's son. Ridgewood is among the four paid fire departments in Bergen County, the others being Englewood, Teaneck and Hackensack.
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
On Your Side
Ex-Ramsey Chipotle Worker Wants Overtime Pay
RAMSEY, N.J. — A former Ramsey and Clifton Chipotle employee suing the Mexican eatery says corporate owes her big-time in overtime, NorthJersey.com reports. Carmen Alvarez, 55 of Fairfield, says she began working more than 40 hours a week in overtime without extra pay when her shift was switched from salary to an hourly rate, the article says. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
Hackensack, NJ
On Your Side
Hackensack Juicy Platters Staff Digs Deep During Ramadan
HACKENSACK, N.J. — Alaa Mohamed stands behind the counter in Juicy Platters Hackensack, carefully scooping hot ladles of yellow rice and spiced meats into tin pans for customers to devour. Normally, she would be counting down the hours and minutes until it was her time to eat. But the Lodi teen is fasting for Ramadan until June 24, so until then, she will be spending her lunch and dinner breaks reading religious material in her car. "Your whole body is fasting — you're supposed to have a clear mind," said Mohamed, 18. "You are 100 percent pure. There are no distractions or temptations — ev…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Cliffside Park Kabob Cafe Expanding Across Bergen County
CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Kabob on the Cliff in Cliffside Park recently opened a new location in Ridgewood and is planning another one in Rutherford. Construction on the Persian/Iranian restaurant is underway on Park Avenue in Rutherford. It is located on Palisade Avenue in Cliffside Park and Godwin Avenue in Ridgewood.
Pascack Valley, NJ
On Your Side
Drive-Thru Emerson Starbucks Now Open
EMERSON, N.J. — The new Starbucks in Emerson is officially open. The 322 Kinderkamack Road location features a drive-thru and a brand new facility. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for June 21.
Paterson, NJ
On Your Side
Wayne Glaze Donuts Will Remain Open Despite Rumors
WAYNE, N.J. — Despite rumors, Glaze Donuts is not closing its Wayne location, owner Jule Hazou told Daily Voice. He suspects the rumor was started by a disgruntled employee. Wayne moms will receive 15 percent off during the month of June. The Paramus location is expected to open next week, he said.
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