Stormy Marino, Bergen County’s Weather Woman, Seriously Hurt In Fall On Black Ice: Twin Sister
Thousands of Bergen County residents know Toni “Stormy” Marino as the friendly, familiar face delivering local weather updates when storms threaten.
Marino, who has more than 16,000 followers on Facebook, has built a loyal following by sharing hyper-local forecasts and helping neighbors prepare for severe weather, including the powerful winter storm that swept through the region last month.
Now, the community that relies on her is stepping up to help after she suffered a serious injury.
Marino was hurt on Friday, Feb. 27, after slipping on black ice, loved ones announced on her Facebook pa…
Jersey Shore Restaurant Announces Closure
A mainstay on the boardwalk has closed its doors.
Stella Marina, which opened in 2009, abruptly announced it was shutting down on Monday, March 2.
"With heavy hearts, we announce the closing of our doors," the restaurant said on social media. "It has been a true privilege to serve the Asbury Park community over the past several years. We are deeply grateful to our incredible staff, loyal customers, friends, and community supporters who made Stella such a special destination on the beach. Asbury Park, thank you for the memories, the support, and the love."
The restaurant was owned by J…
Restaurant To Close After Being Sold In Somers: New Eatery To Open In Its Place
A longtime Westchester burger spot has officially closed its doors and is set to be replaced in the upcoming months.
Burger Barn, located in Somers at 289 Route 100, announced Sunday, March 1, that the restaurant has been sold and will remain permanently closed after 13 years in business.
In a message shared on social media, the owners called the decision a difficult one, reflecting on more than a decade of serving local families, sports teams, vendors, and regular customers.
“It’s been an amazing 13 years,” the post read, thanking the community for its support over…
Family Reeling After Fire Destroys Atlantic City Home
At 3 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 20, Tiosha Goddard's boyfriend woke her from her nap so she could pick up her schools from school and go shopping.
By 4:30 p.m., their Atlantic City apartment was engulfed in flames. Had Goddard not woken up and her and her boyfriend left the apartment on the 1800 block of Mississippi Avenue, they would've been trapped inside, according to a fundraiser set up to support the family.
"That decision saved her life," Goddard's aunt, who created the GoFundMe wrote.
While Goddard, her boyfriend and two children are safe, they lost everything, including their birt…
