New Milford Brothers Arrested After Viral Diamond District Brawl With TraxNYC Owner: Report
Two New Jersey jewelers were arrested following a violent confrontation inside New York City’s Diamond District that was captured on video and shared widely on social media, according to social media posts and the New York Post.
George Akay, 46, and his brother Freddy Akay, 42, who online records show are both New Milford, NJ, residents, are facing assault charges for attacking competing jeweler Maksud Agadjani, the owner of TraxNYC, inside their shared business space on West 47th Street, according to the New York Post and multiple viral clips shared by Agadjani.
Agadjani owns Tra…
Thirsty Turtle Tavern Expanding To Barrington
The Thirsty Turtle, a Pennsylvania-based tavern and pizzeria, is expanding to New Jersey.
The Thirsty Turtle shared plans to open its doors in Barrington in Spring 2026.
The tavern said it will feature an extensive menu ranging from pizza and burgers to sushi, along with scratch-made appetizers, rotating seasonal beers, and craft cocktails. The space is designed to feel “elevated yet cozy,” with multiple TVs for sports, an open kitchen, exposed brick walls, reclaimed wood accents, concrete flooring, and outdoor fire pits, according to the post.
“We look forward to welcoming you soon and cr…
