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First-Time Bergen County Parents Welcome One Of NJ's First Babies Of 2026 First-Time Bergen County Parents Welcome One Of NJ's First Babies Of 2026
First-Time Bergen County Parents Welcome One Of NJ's First Babies Of 2026 While much of the nation was ringing in the start of 2026, several New Jersey families were welcoming new additions, including the first babies born at major hospital systems across the state. The last baby born in 2025, baby Barlas, came into the world at 11:57 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Wednesday, Dec. 31, at Saint Clare's Health in Denville. He was born to Orcun and Amina Urlu of Montclair. Orcun and Amina Urlu of Montclair welcome baby Barlas. Saint Clare's Denville University Hospital announced Thursday, Jan. 8, that it delivered what hospital officials believe was the state’…
Tire-Slasher Swings At Detective During Dumont Traffic Stop: Chief Tire-Slasher Swings At Detective During Dumont Traffic Stop: Chief
Tire-Slasher Swings At Detective During Dumont Traffic Stop: Chief A Dumont man accused in a tire-slashing spree took a swing at a detective before being arrested, authorities said. Police Chief Luke Totten told Daily Voice that officers stopped Reese Donohue, 28, on Pine Street Thursday, Sept. 11, after Detective Brandon Torrazzi identified him using camera footage, Totten said. Detective Sgt. Matt Gloeckler, Detective Sam Schlamowitz, Detective James Fitzsimmons, Officer Dylan Lafront, and Officer Dylan Van Riper located him on Pine Street, where Donohue "took a swing" at Detective Schlamowitz, according to Totten. No injuries were reported an…
HS Football Player Charged With Strangulation, Threats In Glen Rock Assault: Police HS Football Player Charged With Strangulation, Threats In Glen Rock Assault: Police
HS Football Player Charged With Strangulation, Threats In Glen Rock Assault: Police Thomas L. Godlewski, a 19-year-old Bergen Tech football player, was arrested in connection with an assault on an 18-year-old Fair Lawn woman at a Glen Rock strip mall, authorities said. The woman reported the incident to Fair Lawn Police at 3:42 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, saying it occurred on Aug. 16, Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann said.  Officers determined the assault happened just outside the borough limits at a shopping center on the 800 block of Prospect Street in Glen Rock, according to the chief. A joint investigation by the Fair Lawn and Glen Rock Police Departments, with…
Coaches Step Up To Support Dumont Basketball Family Who Lost Everything In House Fire Coaches Step Up To Support Dumont Basketball Family Who Lost Everything In House Fire
Coaches Step Up To Support Dumont Basketball Family Who Lost Everything In House Fire A Dumont family is picking up the pieces after a fast-moving house fire destroyed their home Wednesday afternoon, July 30. The Dumont Fire Department was dispatched for a reported smoke condition on Lafayette Avenue, where smoke was visible from the roof, officials said. Firefighters encountered flames on the first floor that had already extended upstairs, firefighters said. A second alarm was struck to bring in additional resources, both due to the hot weather and the extensive overhaul required to knock the fire down. Mutual aid, police, and EMS crews responded. No injuries were repo…
VIDEO: DUI Driver Crashes Stolen Car In Dumont, Then Steals Another, Cops Say VIDEO: DUI Driver Crashes Stolen Car In Dumont, Then Steals Another, Cops Say
Video: DUI Driver Crashes Stolen Car In Dumont, Then Steals Another, Cops Say A man accused of crashing a stolen car and then stealing another one nearby was arrested and charged in multiple Bergen County towns, police said (scroll for video). Reggie Smith was taken into custody in Alpine on Monday evening, June 2, following a crash at East Linden Avenue and Depew Street in Dumont, according to Acting Dumont Police Chief Luke Totten. Video footage shared to Facebook by Michael Andrew Murphy shows a blue sedan careening through the intersection, clipping one car before slamming into another. Smith then ran from the scene, Totten said. Totten said the suspect stole an…
'I F—ed Up:' Hackensack Fire Captain Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit After Hit-Run: Police Report 'I F—ed Up:' Hackensack Fire Captain Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit After Hit-Run: Police Report
'I F—ed Up:' Hackensack Fire Captain Was Nearly 3X Legal Limit After Hit-Run: Police Report A Hackensack fire captain who also volunteers in New Milford allegedly told officers “I f—ed up” after a hit-and-run crash in Bergen County was arrested and charged with DUI, according to a New Milford police report. Thomas Ryan, 55, of New Milford, was found standing outside a black Ford F-150 with heavy front-end damage and a flat tire in the parking lot of 425 Madison Avenue just after 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, according to the report obtained by Daily Voice. Dumont police had contacted New Milford police earlier that night, reporting that the same vehicle had struck two parked cars…
Trio Arrested For Sexual Assaults Across Bergen County, Two Involving Children: Prosecutor Trio Arrested For Sexual Assaults Across Bergen County, Two Involving Children: Prosecutor
Trio Arrested For Sexual Assaults Across Bergen County, Two Involving Children: Prosecutor A trio of Bergen County men were arrested in a string of sexual assaults dating back to 2023, authorities announced Monday, March 10. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said that Carlos L. Sibri, 33, of Hackensack; Jonathan E. Rodriguez, 35, of Englewood; and Hector R. Estrada Roca, 37, of Teaneck, have all been lodged in the county jail. The following information was released by Musella: Sibri was arrested on Friday, March 7, and charged with aggravated sexual assault and attempted aggravated sexual assault. His arrest was the result of an investigation dating back to Dec. 17, 2023, wh…
Best Bar/Nightlife In Bergen County In 2024: Grant Street Cafe Best Bar/Nightlife In Bergen County In 2024: Grant Street Cafe
Best Bar/Nightlife In Bergen County In 2024: Grant Street Cafe We are thrilled to announce that Grant Street Cafe has been named Best Bar/Nightlife in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Open seven days a week, it’s the perfect destination for a night out, enjoying drinks with friends or relaxing in a lively and friendly setting, per its website. With 22 draft beer lines—including rotating selections from New Jersey and New York breweries—Grant Street Cafe also stands out as a haven for beer enthusiasts, according to its website. “Best food, great service, a plus is they also offer take out," said Readers' Choice voter Diane…
Dumont Dad, Little League Coach John Daly Dies, 55 Dumont Dad, Little League Coach John Daly Dies, 55
Dumont Dad, Little League Coach John Daly Dies, 55 The Dumont community is mourning the loss of John P. Daly, a dedicated father, coach, and carpenter, who died on Friday, Feb. 21. He was 55 years old. Born in the Bronx, NY, John built a career as a carpenter with Local #157 at the Bloomberg Data Center in Orangeburg, NY, according to his obituary on the Frech-McKnight Funeral Home website. Beyond his work, John was deeply involved in his community, serving as a coach for Dumont Junior Football and Dumont Little League Baseball. He was also a member of the Dumont Police Reserves for many years, his obituary states. He is survived by …
Dumont Firefighter Suspended After Close Call With Child Pedestrian, Investigation Shows Dumont Firefighter Suspended After Close Call With Child Pedestrian, Investigation Shows
Dumont Firefighter Suspended After Close Call With Child Pedestrian, Investigation Shows A Dumont firefighter has been suspended for 30 days after nearly striking an 11-year-old girl walking home from school with his department vehicle while responding to a call, officials confirmed. The incident occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 4, outside Engine/Rescue Company No. 3 on Rucereto Avenue, according to the police report obtained by Daily Voice. Firefighter David Gluckman was turning left into the parking lot in his marked fire prevention vehicle when he suddenly stopped after noticing a pedestrian. Gluckman later told officers he did not initially see anyone and insisted he did not make…
Popular Suffern BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All Popular Suffern BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All
Popular Suffern BBQ Spot Fink's Staying Open After All Fink’s BBQ has fired up the grill once again!  After David Finkelstein's popular barbecue spot announced it would be closing late last year (to the great disappointment of longtime customers), the eatery has officially reopened. And with it comes its signature flavors, revamped hours, and a fresh lineup of events. “We’re so grateful to our diehard fans for their support during our closure,” the Fink’s team shared. “Thanks to them, we’re back and ready to serve up everything you’ve been missing!” The Fink's comeback means the kitchen will be open for lunch Monday through Friday, …
Fink's BBQ In Suffern To Close, Owner Hints At Comeback Fink's BBQ In Suffern To Close, Owner Hints At Comeback
Fink's BBQ In Suffern To Close, Owner Hints At Comeback Rockland County staple Fink's BBQ Roadhouse, a community favorite in Suffern, is closing after eight years in business.  Owner Dave "Fink" Finkelstein announced that the restaurant’s last full day of operation will be Monday, Dec. 2, citing ongoing challenges that have become insurmountable. Finkelstein tells Daily Voice: "The location is tough — half of the compass is trees, and trees don't eat BBQ. We're a destination spot, Saturdays are insane and Tuesdays it's a ghost town. It's hard to balance business." Fink’s BBQ opened its Suffern location in 2016 after running a successful sp…
'Never, Never, Never Give Up:' Dumont Teacher Lauren Zucconi Dies After 10-Year Cancer Battle 'Never, Never, Never Give Up:' Dumont Teacher Lauren Zucconi Dies After 10-Year Cancer Battle
'Never, Never, Never Give Up:' Dumont Teacher Lauren Zucconi Dies After 10-Year Cancer Battle Lauren Zucconi, a Bergen County teacher, loving wife, and proud Long Beach Island homeowner, passed away on Monday, Nov. 25, after a decade-long battle with cancer, according to her obituary on the Volk Leber Funeral Home website. She was 36 years old. Her unwavering mantra, “Never, never, never give up,” defined her courageous journey and inspired those around her. Born in Westwood and raised in Chestnut Ridge, NY, Lauren excelled in academics and athletics, graduating from Spring Valley High School, where she met her soulmate, James Robert Nash, her obituary says. She went on to earn…
Smoky Morning For New Jersey Residents After Frightening Night For Some New Yorkers Smoky Morning For New Jersey Residents After Frightening Night For Some New Yorkers
Smoky Morning For New Jersey Residents After Frightening Night For Some New Yorkers New Jersey residents awoke to smokey skies Sunday morning, Nov. 17, following a terrifying night for some New York residents around Greenwood Lake. While the Jennings Creek Wildfire was 90% under control in New Jersey last Friday, Nov. 15, flames continued to rage over the weekend in New York's Sterling Forest Fire, forcing some residents to evacuate their homes around Greenwood Lake Saturday night, Nov. 16. ***URGENT UPDATE*** Residents on EDGEMERE Avenue are being requested to evacuate at this time. Residents north of 42... Posted by Town Of Warwick on Saturday, November 16, 202…
Park Ridge Hairdresser Danielle Hickman Dies Suddenly, 38, Survived By 10-Year-Old Daughter Park Ridge Hairdresser Danielle Hickman Dies Suddenly, 38, Survived By 10-Year-Old Daughter
Park Ridge Hairdresser Danielle Hickman Dies Suddenly, 38, Survived By 10-Year-Old Daughter Support is on the rise for the daughter of a Bergen County mother who died unexpectedly this month. Danielle Hickman, of Park Ridge, died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 22, her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website says. She was 38 years old. Danielle attended Park Ridge High School, Bergen Community College and Parisian Beauty Academy, her obituary says. The proud owner of Trend Setters II on Washington Avenue in Dumont, Danielle was passionate about her business and enjoyed long walks and cooking her obituary continues. Those who survive her include her 10-year-old daughter Ca…
Michael Kormanik, 'Sandwich Artist' At Family's Popular Bergen County Deli, Dies Michael Kormanik, 'Sandwich Artist' At Family's Popular Bergen County Deli, Dies
Michael Kormanik, 'Sandwich Artist' At Family's Popular Bergen County Deli, Dies The death of Michael John Kormanik, a Paramus resident and well-known employee at his family's Dumont deli, died on Tuesday, Sept. 24, according to his obituary on the Shook Funeral Home website.  The 35-year-old car enthusiast a self-proclaimed "sandwich maker" Denaros Deli in Dumont, which his father Ivan purchased in 2004. Daily Voice interviewed Kormanik for a story on Denaro's back in 2016. “I was always handy with tools and felt that is where my future would be,’’ he said at the time. “I enjoyed working with motors, but owning your own business is one of the best ways to go, espe…
Erratic Dumont Porsche Driver Found With Loaded Rifle, Ammo In New Milford, Police Say Erratic Dumont Porsche Driver Found With Loaded Rifle, Ammo In New Milford, Police Say
Erratic Dumont Porsche Driver Found With Loaded Rifle, Ammo In New Milford, Police Say A 47-year-old Porsche driver was found with military-style ammunition and a loaded AR-style rifle during a routine traffic stop in Bergen County this week, police said. New Milford Police Officer Dennis Calacione was called to Madison Avenue for an erratic Porsche Cayenne driver Monday, Sept. 23 around 10:40 a.m., Police Chief Brian Clancy said. The officer found the grey vehicle in the parking lot of New Milford Liquors, where he made contact with the driver, Christopher J. Swift, of Dumont, Clancy said. While speaking to Swift, Calacione saw a large weapon case and "military-style" ammun…
Peeping Tom, 37, Films Inside Stranger's Home In Dumont, Police Say Peeping Tom, 37, Films Inside Stranger's Home In Dumont, Police Say
Peeping Tom, 37, Films Inside Stranger's Home In Dumont, Police Say A 37-year-old Dumont man was lodged in the Bergen County Jail on accusations he approached someone's front door and began filming the inside of their home, authorities said. Christian Ferrer was identified as the suspect who went up to the door of a stranger's home and used a cell phone to film inside the home, Dumont Police Detective Lt. Luke Totten said. Ferrer was charged with criminal trespass and stalking. He was lodged in the Bergen County Jail.
Transformer, Live Wires Fall On Vehicle Sparking Blaze In Bergenfield Transformer, Live Wires Fall On Vehicle Sparking Blaze In Bergenfield
Transformer, Live Wires Fall On Vehicle Sparking Blaze In Bergenfield Firefighters in Bergenfield worked to put out a fire caused by high tension wires and transformers from a utility pole that had fallen on a vehicle Wednesday evening, Aug. 14. It happened on North Washington Avenue and West Church Street, where PSE&G was called to the scene to turn off the power. At the scene. Bergenfield Fire Department The occupants of the vehicle were able to escape before flames consumed the car. Firefighters knocked down the blaze, with help from a Teaneck ladder and engine company from Dumont.
Career Comes Full Circle For 28-Year-Old Closter Baker Opening Cake Shop Career Comes Full Circle For 28-Year-Old Closter Baker Opening Cake Shop
Career Comes Full Circle For 28-Year-Old Closter Baker Opening Cake Shop After 10 years working at cake shops across the region, Bergen County's Lori Lupardi is opening one of her own. Lupardi, 28, has fond memories of baking with her mother and grandmother, particularly around holidays growing up in Closter. In her junior and senior years at Northern Valley Demarest, Lupardi had a baking internship in Dumont and was looking at colleges, when her mom pointed out she could go to school for baking. Lupardi ended up graduating with her bachelor's of science in baking and pastry arts from Johnson and Wales, and spent the following decade learning the trade. She fe…
JACKPOT! Lottery Ticket Sold In Dumont Wins Big JACKPOT! Lottery Ticket Sold In Dumont Wins Big
Jackpot! Lottery Ticket Sold In Dumont Wins Big It was a sensational Sunday for a lottery player in Bergen County. A ticket sold in Dumont matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Sunday, July 28, winning $295,216. The ticket was sold at 7-Eleven on West Madison Avenue. The winning numbers were: 04, 07, 08, 14 and 44 and the XTRA number was: 03. The Bullseye number was 14. 
From Manhattan To Dumont: Tapia Custom Tailors Welcome New Beginnings From Manhattan To Dumont: Tapia Custom Tailors Welcome New Beginnings
From Manhattan To Dumont: Tapia Custom Tailors Welcome New Beginnings After years of serving a loyal clientele in New York City, Tapia Custom Tailors is finally ready for the next step. We’re excited to embark on this new journey and eager to bring a legacy of articulate tailoring to Dumont, NJ and surrounding areas. Community has always been the heart of our brand; we take pride in bespoke tailoring solutions that feel right and befitting our clients. Our new location enables us to do what we do best, just in a different setting. New York has been our home for so long but we believe this move allows us to take it one step further. We strive to offer unparall…
UPDATE: Fierce Fire Ravages $3M Tenafly Home UPDATE: Fierce Fire Ravages $3M Tenafly Home
Update: Fierce Fire Ravages $3M Tenafly Home 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A fierce fire blew through a $3 million Tenafly home Friday night. Everyone got out OK and no injuries were reported after the fire ignited on the first floor near the back of the Hudson Avenue home off County Road shortly before 8:30 p.m. June 14. It quickly went to three alarms and then, later, a fourth for coverage. Firefighters had the bulk of the blaze knocked down within a half hour, then remained until 11 p.m. or so dousing hot spots. Although responders at the scene said an unattended candle appeared responsible, fire officials haven't yet posited a definitive cause. Mutu…
Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop
Storied Disappearing Dumont Donkey Is Hero Mascot At Builder's New Ice Cream Shop It was 2017 and Matt Dagistanli was in the process of building the structure that stands today at 65 W. Madison Avenue in Dumont, when his donkey went missing. He wasn't a real donkey, of course, but a statue that Dagistanli and his former business partner had affectionately called Dumbo. Dagistanli grew quite fond of Dumbo, and wasn't ready to get rid of him at the turn of his career change. "I didn’t want to sell it or throw it away, so I took it home," said Dagistanli, 63, of Rutherford. "My wife said, 'You need to take this away.'" Dagistanli had nowhere to keep Dumbo except for …
UPDATE: Dogs Die In New Milford House Fire UPDATE: Dogs Die In New Milford House Fire
Update: Dogs Die In New Milford House Fire Two dogs were killed in a New Milford house fire early Tuesday night, authorities said. The residents weren't home when the blaze broke out in the kitchen at the back of the Voorhis Avenue home and quickly spread shortly after 7 p.m., New Milford Police Chief Brian Clancy said. Borough firefighters were immediately joined by their colleagues from Oradell and River Edge, with New Milford Fire Chief Gerry Smithson operating as the scene commander, the chief said. They battled cluttered conditions along with the flames, he said. The blaze broke out in the rear kitchen at the Voorhis…
Dumont Mom Jailed For Abusing Kid: Prosecutor Dumont Mom Jailed For Abusing Kid: Prosecutor
Dumont Mom Jailed For Abusing Kid: Prosecutor A 46-year-old Dumont woman was jailed for physically abusing one of her children, authorities said. Stacey A. Wilmarth was arrested by Dumont police on Monday, June 3, in connection with allegations from a week earlier, records show. Detectives from Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella’s Special Victims Unit subsequently charged Wilmarth with aggravated assault and child endangerment. She remained held Tuesday in the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack. ****** ALSO SEE: A 48-year-old Fort Lee mom was charged with aggravated ma…
Chemical Extinguisher Helps At Northvale Machine Shop Fire Chemical Extinguisher Helps At Northvale Machine Shop Fire
Chemical Extinguisher Helps At Northvale Machine Shop Fire Firefighters used a high-volume dry chemical extinguisher to help with a machine shop blaze in Northvale. The Livingston Street fire ignited shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday, May 16. The Paramus Fire Department’s Foam Unit provided a significant assist extinguishing flames on aluminum shavings that were placed in metal barrels and brought outside. Crews remained at the scene until about 7:30 p.m. Firefighters who went into the building were sent to a decon station due to burning metals and materials. Other mutual aid companies at the scene and in coverage included firefighters from Closter…
BBQ Rebranded: Meet The Faces Behind Bar 26, Formerly Fink's, In Dumont BBQ Rebranded: Meet The Faces Behind Bar 26, Formerly Fink's, In Dumont
BBQ Rebranded: Meet The Faces Behind Bar 26, Formerly Fink's, In Dumont Fink's just got a facelift, and the faces behind it are stepping into the light. Since opening in 2012, the West Madison Avenue barbecue spot in Dumont has remained largely the same. The menu, the ambiance, the people. That changed on Friday, April 26, with the grand opening of Bar 26 BBQ & Grill. "It’s healthy to reinvent yourself every once in a while — make sure you're feeling your best," said Samantha Matthews, 28, a New Milford native who's been newly-promoted to her role of assistant general manager of Bar 26, after nine years working in various roles at Fink's. "We'd been …
Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont
Bar 26 Replacing Finks In Dumont A brand-new barbecue spot is replacing a longtime favorite in Bergen County. Bar 26 BBQ & Grill opened on Friday, April 26 in the space occupied by Fink's BBQ Smokehouse at 26 West Madison Avenue, in Dumont. "Our goal is to fuse traditional barbecue with modern dining to create a delicious menu and happy atmosphere for everyone," the website says. "Come dine with us in the restaurant, grab a drink at the bar, or shoot a game of pool in our lounge! New specials are added weekly!" Dave "Fink" Finkelstein opened Fink's in Dumont in 2012, and its sister restaurant in Suffern, NY four …
Dumont Man Seized After SWAT Standoff Following Series Of Threatening Messages, Chief Says Dumont Man Seized After SWAT Standoff Following Series Of Threatening Messages, Chief Says
Dumont Man Seized After SWAT Standoff Following Series Of Threatening Messages, Chief Says A Dumont man was seized following a brief SWAT standoff after he threatened borough police, authorities said. Michael D. Tolan, 49, was upset by two motor vehicle summonses he received on Saturday, April 13, Dumont Police Chief Brian Joyce said. He then contacted Dumont Municipal Court and left nine voicemails “voicemails threatening to do harm to former and current members of the Dumont Police Department,” the chief said. A Bergen County Regional SWAT team and Cresskill police joined their Dumont colleagues at Tolan’s Magnolia Avenue home on Saturday. “After a brief standoff, Mr. Tolan …
Dumont Man, 42, Struck, Killed By Freight Train Dumont Man, 42, Struck, Killed By Freight Train
Dumont Man, 42, Struck, Killed By Freight Train A 42-year-old Dumont man was struck and killed by a freight train at daybreak Monday, authorities confirmed. A northbound CSX train struck the man between West Madison and New Milford avenues around 6:30 a.m. April 1, Dumont Police Chief Brian Joyce said. "Our investigation supports that this was a suicide," the chief said. "Our department’s condolences are extended to the family." Joyce cited the assistance of CSX police, the Bergen County Sheriff's Office and the county Medical Examiner's Office, which collected the body.This comes a little less than a week after a 26-year-old N…