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Fort Lee Hot Dog Joint Shuts Its Doors Fort Lee Hot Dog Joint Shuts Its Doors Fort Lee Hot Dog Joint Shuts Its Doors
Fort Lee Hot Dog Joint Shuts Its Doors FORT LEE, N.J. — In less than one year of being open, Callahan's in Fort Lee has shut its doors. The Anderson Avenue shop opened in 2016 and is in no way affiliated with the Callahan's in Norwood, owned by Dan DeMiglio, former shop owner Leonard Castrianni's nephew. The original Callahan's in Fort Lee closed in 2006, and was owned by DeMiglio's grandfather.  DeMiglio, however, brought Callahan's back from the dead in a food truck in 2014, and the following year opened the eatery's first brick and mortar store in Norwood. He gained international attention last year for his Truffle Mac And …
Elmwood Park Mayor Who Foiled Scam Tops Bergen County News Elmwood Park Mayor Who Foiled Scam Tops Bergen County News Elmwood Park Mayor Who Foiled Scam Tops Bergen County News
Elmwood Park Mayor Who Foiled Scam Tops Bergen County News BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the five stories that topped Bergen County news last week: MAYOR FOILS SCAM: A Little Ferry man accused of claiming to be a utility worker checking the furnace Wednesday chose the wrong target: Elmwood Park Mayor Robert Colletti. STOP THE PARTY: It happened so quickly that no one at the St. Patrick's Day campaign fundraiser in Lyndhurst could believe their eyes: A local deejay whose heart had stopped was revived by a trio of public servants. WEGMANS: Wegmans Food Markets has announced the grand opening date for its first Bergen County Location in Mont…
9-Year-Old Critically Injured In Wayne DWI Crash Tops Passaic County News 9-Year-Old Critically Injured In Wayne DWI Crash Tops Passaic County News 9-Year-Old Critically Injured In Wayne DWI Crash Tops Passaic County News
9-Year-Old Critically Injured In Wayne DWI Crash Tops Passaic County News PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Here's a look at the five stories that topped Passaic County news last week: DWI CRASH: A 9-year-old boy was critically injured Thursday in a Wayne crash involving five cars that police said was caused by a drunk driver, authorities said. RHONJ ARREST: Detectives and U.S. Marshals arrested two men on murder, arson and robbery charges Monday night in connection with the killings of two others who were found on a Paterson street in a burning car owned by "The Real Wives of New Jersey" guest Kim DePaola, authorities said Tuesday. SUPERMARKET WARS: The Wayne Hi…
Some Edgewater, Fort Lee Residents Without Water Some Edgewater, Fort Lee Residents Without Water Some Edgewater, Fort Lee Residents Without Water
Some Edgewater, Fort Lee Residents Without Water EDGEWATER, N.J. — A water main break Saturday left many Edgewater and Fort Lee residents with low water pressure or without water. The incident occurred on a 12-inch after main located on River Road running from Main Street in Fort Lee to Burdett Court in Edgewater. A SUEZ crew was on scene replacing the water valve Saturday evening and is working with PSEG to coordinate power interruption to customers. Traffic on River Road is being redirected to Route 5.
Hackensack Dad: One Smile Is All It Takes Hackensack Dad: One Smile Is All It Takes Hackensack Dad: One Smile Is All It Takes
Hackensack Dad: One Smile Is All It Takes HACKENSACK, N.J. — Spin instructor Carlyle Myrie of Hackensack learned early in life that being a superhero wasn't an option. That's never stopped him from trying, though. "As my father would say, 'You can't save the world, but if you can help one person, they will help the next.'" "My way of impacting this world is just to be a positive influence." "Someone could be on the edge about to break, and then someone cuts them off in traffic and that's it. Or, you could smile at that same person, and that's all they needed to have a better day." People who have spe…
Paramus Senior Pulls Off Surprise Fashion Show Promposal Paramus Senior Pulls Off Surprise Fashion Show Promposal Paramus Senior Pulls Off Surprise Fashion Show Promposal
Paramus Senior Pulls Off Surprise Fashion Show Promposal PARAMUS, N.J. — Jack Roma’s heart was pounding as he walked down the runway with Jess Guidetti at the Paramus High Senior Class Fashion Show Thursday. Roma wasn’t as nervous that they’d mess up as he was for what was about to happen. Once they got to the end, Guidetti turned around to see the pair’s friends holding signs that read: “PROM?” Roma was right behind her with a bouquet of roses that his sister handed him from the audience. Roma pulled off the surprise without a hitch, and to top it off, she said yes. SEE VIDEO ABOVE FOR MORE.
Study Hard, Party Harder: 'Snooki Bill' Wouldn't Have Stopped 2011 Speech Study Hard, Party Harder: 'Snooki Bill' Wouldn't Have Stopped 2011 Speech Study Hard, Party Harder: 'Snooki Bill' Wouldn't Have Stopped 2011 Speech
Study Hard, Party Harder: 'Snooki Bill' Wouldn't Have Stopped 2011 Speech A bill named after MTV's "Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizi passed the Assembly and is making its way to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's desk, NorthJersey.com reports. The bill, which was drafted after the reality television star collected $32,000 for a 2011 event at Rutger's University, is meant to prohibit public institutions of higher education from using state funds upwards of $10,000 to pay fee of commencement and other speakers. Polizzi's fee, however, didn't come from tax dollars, NorthJersey.com reports. Instead, hers was covered by Rutgers'  Programming…
Passaic's Rodney Frelinghuysen Deals Trumpcare 'Mortal Blow' Passaic's Rodney Frelinghuysen Deals Trumpcare 'Mortal Blow' Passaic's Rodney Frelinghuysen Deals Trumpcare 'Mortal Blow'
Passaic's Rodney Frelinghuysen Deals Trumpcare 'Mortal Blow' PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R) announced that he would vote against the GOP's bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. The U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 11th congressional district is the chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, and committee chairpersons typically vote in line with the House leadership.  The Hufftington Post described Frelinghuysen's move as a "potentially mortal blow" to Trumpcare, as the Republican leadership can only afford to lose 21 or 22 votes, according to the article. “Seven years after enactment of Obamacar…
Three Injured In Amtrak Train Derailment, Penn Station Service Suspended Three Injured In Amtrak Train Derailment, Penn Station Service Suspended Three Injured In Amtrak Train Derailment, Penn Station Service Suspended
Three Injured In Amtrak Train Derailment, Penn Station Service Suspended Rail service in and out of Penn Station in New York City is being diverted to Hoboken Terminal due to a derailed Amtrak train Friday morning, NJ Transit announced. Three people suffered injuries after an Amtrak Acela departing Penn Station made contact with a New Jersey Transit train in the station, according to multiple reports. Approximately 300 passengers were removed from the train. Cross honoring is in effect system-wide with NJT bus, private carriers and PATH. Twitter user Jordan Geary reported his train collided with another, blowing his window out and into him.  "Thankfully e…
Paramus Native's New App Sparks Central Park Snowball Fight Paramus Native's New App Sparks Central Park Snowball Fight Paramus Native's New App Sparks Central Park Snowball Fight
Paramus Native's New App Sparks Central Park Snowball Fight PARAMUS, N.J. — Had Paramus native Josh Block never launched his new app, the 19-person snowball fight that went down in Central Park during Snowstorm Stella wouldn't have happened. The 25-year-old and three friends rolled out the activity-based app Sponté — derived from the word "spontaneous" — earlier this month, and it already has more than 200 active users. "Sponté is the only place where you can plan an event instantly with your friends or people in your area," explained Block, a Rutgers University graduate with a background in finance. "We get people off thei…
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