Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
SEE ANYTHING? Police Seek Witnesses To Morris County Crash That Hospitalized 3 Cyclists SEE ANYTHING? Police Seek Witnesses To Morris County Crash That Hospitalized 3 Cyclists
SEE Anything? Police Seek Witnesses To Morris County Crash That Hospitalized 3 Cyclists Police in Morris County are seeking witnesses to a recent crash that hospitalized three cyclists. The crash occurred near Powerville Road and Meadowbrook Road in Boonton on April 8, township police said. All three cyclists were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Though a suspect has been identified, police encourage witnesses to contact the detective bureau at 973-402-4022.

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
WINNER: Lottery Ticket Worth $706K Sold In Morris County WINNER: Lottery Ticket Worth $706K Sold In Morris County
Winner: Lottery Ticket Worth $706K Sold In Morris County It’s a winner! A Jersey Cash 5 ticket worth more than $706,000 was sold in Morris County. A ticket matching all five numbers for Thursday’s drawing was sold at Country Farm on Washington Street in Boonton, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 08, 15, 17, 28, and 45. The XTRA number was 03. The lucky winner will take home the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $706,150.

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
SEE ANYTHING? Police Seek Clues In Morris County Home Burglary SEE ANYTHING? Police Seek Clues In Morris County Home Burglary
SEE Anything? Police Seek Clues In Morris County Home Burglary Police in Morris County are seeking clues after a weekend home burglary. The suspect broke into a home near Twin Hills Drive in Boonton when the owners were away on March 5 around 6:30 p.m., township police said. It is not known whether any possessions were taken, police said. Anyone with surveillance footage or other information about this incident is asked to contact the Boonton Township Police Department Detective Bureau. The Morris County Sheriff's Office, Town of Boonton Police, and Mountain Lakes Police also assisted at the scene.

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
UPDATE: Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental UPDATE: Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental
Update: Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental The deaths of a 35-year-old Morris County mom and her 11-year-old son have been ruled accidental, authorities said Tuesday. The bodies of Warda Syed and Uzair Ahmed were recovered from the Upper Pond section of Grace Lord Park in Boonton on Feb. 23. Police were called to the scene for reports of an unattended 6-year-old -- later identified as Syed’s child, who was unharmed, authorities said previously. "There is no cause to believe there was any criminal activity involved in either individual's death," Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Sheriff James…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
News
Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental
Drowning Of Boonton Mom, 11-Year-Old Son Ruled Accidental The deaths of a 35-year-old Morris County mom and her 11-year-old son have been ruled accidental, authorities said Tuesday. The bodies of Warda Syed and Uzair Ahmed were recovered from the Upper Pond section of Grace Lord Park in Boonton on Feb. 23. Police were called to the scene for reports of an unattended 6-year-old -- later identified as Syed’s child, who was unharmed, authorities said previously. "There is no cause to believe there was any criminal activity involved in either individual's death," Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Morris County Sheriff James…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Mom Found Drowned With Son Was Substitute Teacher Who Suffered Trio Of Recent Tragedies NJ Mom Found Drowned With Son Was Substitute Teacher Who Suffered Trio Of Recent Tragedies
NJ Mom Found Drowned With Son Was Substitute Teacher Who Suffered Trio Of Recent Tragedies The 35-year-old Morris County mother found drowned with her 11-year-old son in a Boonton pond had suffered a trio of recent tragedies, reports say. The body of Warda Syed and her son, Uzair Ahmed, were recovered from the Upper Pond section of Grace Lord Park in Boonton around 6:40 p.m. Tuesday, Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a release with other county officials. Syed, a substitute teacher in the Boonton school district, rented an apartment from the cousin of Dr. Abdul Raja, who says the family had been struggling after her husband was diagnose…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
UPDATE: IDs Released For Woman, 11-Year-Old Son Found Dead In Morris County Pond UPDATE: IDs Released For Woman, 11-Year-Old Son Found Dead In Morris County Pond
Update: IDs Released For Woman, 11-Year-Old Son Found Dead In Morris County Pond Authorities have confirmed the identities of the 35-year-old woman and 11-year-old boy found drowned in a Morris County pond Tuesday evening. The body of Warda Syed and her son, Uzair Ahmed, were recovered from the Upper Pond section of Grace Lord Park in Boonton around 5:40 p.m., Acting Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said in a release with other county officials. Syed’s younger six-year-old son was also found at the scene unharmed, though his name will not be released, Carroll said. Additional details will be released “when appropriate,” Carroll said. The ongoing investigatio…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
Most Popular Pizzerias In Morris, Sussex Counties Most Popular Pizzerias In Morris, Sussex Counties
Most Popular Pizzerias In Morris, Sussex Counties Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings? Here are plenty you can try today in Morris and Sussex counties. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these pizzerias, however, are dishing up pies we think you'll love. M&S Pizza, Dover Pomodoro Ristorante & Pizzeria, Morristown Fiamma Wood Fired Pizza, Morristown Tabor Pizzeria, Morris Plains Mangiano Pizza Rest…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Business
'American Dream Come True': Dr. Oz Surprises NJ Restaurateur With $10,000 'American Dream Come True': Dr. Oz Surprises NJ Restaurateur With $10,000
'American Dream Come True': Dr. Oz Surprises NJ Restaurateur With $10,000 Faith, hope and patience is what Morris County restaurateur Mickey Chopra says inspired him to help others during the pandemic, even though he was struggling. Everything came full circle for Chopra last week, when Dr. Oz surprised him with $10,000 for the launch of his new series, "Surprise Restaurant Rescue." "I may be born in India but here, right here is where you see America," said Chopra, who owns I2I Italian and Indian Fusion and Vinnie's Pizza and Ristorante in Boonton. "I wasn't going to let the pandemic shatter my American Dream."  Chopra moved to the U.S. from India at just …

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by Cecilia Levine
Edison, NJ
Business
'America's Hottest Start-Ups': Magazine Says These NJ Eateries Are The Next Big Thing 'America's Hottest Start-Ups': Magazine Says These NJ Eateries Are The Next Big Thing
'America's Hottest Start-Ups': Magazine Says These NJ Eateries Are The Next Big Thing Some of the best up-and-coming eateries are right here in North Jersey, according to a list compiled by one website. "QSR Magazine" named several local joints among the 40 best startups in America. The restaurants on the list have less than 40 locations and survived the COVID-19 pandemic.  All are "primed for success," the magazine says. The Salad House: Sandwiches, soups, toasts, small plates and more are on the menu at the Salad House -- which, of course, has big customizable salads. Locations in Millburn, Morristown, Westfield, Livingston, Montclair and soon Englewood. Wings Over…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Police & Fire
Police: 1 Hospitalized, 1 Arrested In Stabbing At Morris County Home Police: 1 Hospitalized, 1 Arrested In Stabbing At Morris County Home
Police: 1 Hospitalized, 1 Arrested In Stabbing At Morris County Home One man was arrested and another hospitalized in a Thursday night stabbing at a Morris County home. Joseph Sessa, 46, stabbed a 44-year-old man in the torso multiple times at a home on Lorraine Terrace in Boonton just after 7:05 p.m. Thursday, local police said. The victim identified Sessa as the attacker at a home nearby before being taken to a local hospital for treatment, authorities said. A knife was also recovered from the scene, police said. Sessa, of Boonton, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses, police said. The incident remains under investigati…

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by Valerie Musson
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Schools
SNOW DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday SNOW DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday
Snow DAY: These Morris And Sussex County Districts Are Closed Thursday Dozens of schools and districts in Northern Jersey have announced closures and early releases in anticipation of the Nor’easter storm expected to pummel the region with heavy snowfall. Several Morris and Sussex County schools made the list, including Rockaway Valley Elementary School in Boonton and the entire Madison Public School district, marking its first snow day of the year. Scroll down to view the updated list of Morris and Sussex County schools and districts that will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 17. Butler  Boonton Denville  East Hanover  Fredon Township Elementary S…

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by Valerie Musson