Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You
Bergen County Bites: Nine New Must-Try Restaurants Opening Near You Two sushi spots, a Cajun hot pot eatery, and a cozy family-owned café. These are just a few of the exciting new restaurants that have recently opened — or are about to debut — in Bergen County. Here’s the lineup: Carlstadt: Meet Hot Pot, 508 Route 17, an authentic hotpot and cajun seafood/grill, now open. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MeetHOTPOT (@beijinghotpotnj) Closter: Sookae's Kitchen, 211 Closter Dock Road, artisanal catering and gourmet meals. Now open. Englewood: Sko Sushi, 41 Sylvan Ave., sushi by master s…
Knife-Wielding Jersey City Man Arrested After Attacking Victim In Edgewater: Police Knife-Wielding Jersey City Man Arrested After Attacking Victim In Edgewater: Police
Knife-Wielding Jersey City Man Arrested After Attacking Victim In Edgewater: Police A Jersey City man faces multiple charges, including first-degree robbery, after a physical altercation involving a knife in Edgewater on Friday, Nov. 8, police said. Edgewater Police responded to the scene at approximately 12:48 p.m. after receiving a report of a dispute involving a weapon, Edgewater Police Chief Donald Martin said. The caller, identified as the victim, told police he caught 38-year-old Steven Ranne burglarizing his vehicle. When the victim confronted Ranne, a physical altercation broke out, police said. During the scuffle, Ranne allegedly brandished a pocket knife, causing…
Air Quality Worsens As Wildfire Smoke Wafts Over North Jersey Air Quality Worsens As Wildfire Smoke Wafts Over North Jersey
Air Quality Worsens As Wildfire Smoke Wafts Over North Jersey Smoke from the Jennings Creek Wildfire was wafting over portions of North Jersey, causing a rapid decline in air quality Friday, Nov. 15. The Jennings Creek Wildfire, which has scorched 2,283 acres across Passaic County, NJ, and Orange County, NY, was 90% contained Friday, Nov. 15, a week after it broke out, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service.  Residents in Bergen County, from Oakland to Fort Lee, reported smoke drifting from the wildfire (is smoke in your town? see the Daily Voice Instagram story to report where you live). A smoke map from AirNow.Gov shows the Air Q…
Fort Lee Teen Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Pal Park Who Had Sedan Repaired: Officials Fort Lee Teen Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Pal Park Who Had Sedan Repaired: Officials
Fort Lee Teen Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Pal Park Who Had Sedan Repaired: Officials A 28-year-old Fort Lee man is facing multiple charges following a hit-and-run accident that left a teenager seriously injured last month, authorities said. Hugo R. Paz-Lajuj was identified as the driver who struck the 17-year-old boy on Oct. 14 around 6:40 a.m., at Brinkerhoff Avenue near 14th Street in Palisades Park, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The boy was hospitalized with serious injuries and Paz-Lajuj fled, Musella said. After a month-long investigation, detectives identified Paz-Lajuj as the driver and found his 2004 Honda Civic, which had reportedly be…
Reassuring Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Of Palisades Park, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47 Reassuring Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Of Palisades Park, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47
Reassuring Dispatcher Erik Midgley, Of Palisades Park, Man Of Many Talents, Dies Suddenly, 47 Erik J. Midgley, a dedicated Bergen County Public Safety dispatcher and lifelong community volunteer, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Nov. 10, according to his obituary on the Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home website. He was 47 years old. Known for his reassuring presence during emergencies, Erik spent many years as the calming voice on the other end of the line for those in crisis, his obituary says. His legacy includes years of volunteer work with the Palisades Park and Fairview Ambulance Corps. Erik worked as a public servant for more than 25 years, including 19 with the Bergen County…
Mugshots Released: SWAT Raid Uncovers 28K Fentanyl Pills, Meth, Ghost Guns In Bergen County Mugshots Released: SWAT Raid Uncovers 28K Fentanyl Pills, Meth, Ghost Guns In Bergen County
Mugshots Released: SWAT Raid Uncovers 28K Fentanyl Pills, Meth, Ghost Guns In Bergen County A major drug bust in Bergen County led to the seizure of tens of thousands of fentanyl-laced pills, along with cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, and untraceable firearms, authorities said in announcing the arrests of the three men behind it. Ramon Morillo, 39, of Fort Lee; Brandon Morillo, 31, of Lodi; and Joseph Diaz, 34, of Fort Lee, were arrested on Thursday, Nov. 7, following a months-long investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Narcotic Task Force, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The investigation began in July 2024, when detectives identified Mo…
Newly Re-Elected Ridgewood Mayor Steps Down As 30-Year Owner Of Greek Restaurant Newly Re-Elected Ridgewood Mayor Steps Down As 30-Year Owner Of Greek Restaurant
Newly Re-Elected Ridgewood Mayor Steps Down As 30-Year Owner Of Greek Restaurant After nearly 30 years at the helm of It’s Greek to Me, Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos has announced his decision to step away from the restaurant. Vagianos shared the news with mixed emotions, reflecting on the deep connection he has fostered with Ridgewood since moving his family to what he calls “the most wonderful town in America.” “It’s been an incredible ride,” Vagianos expressed. "Little did I realize that when I moved my family to the most wonderful town in America that I would be in a business that became my passion for almost 3 decades." Vagianos was re-elected as mayor alongside&n…
Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions
Brush Fire Ravages 19 Acres On Palisades: Firefighters Battle Blaze Amid Statewide Restrictions Firefighters are battling a 19-acre brush fire that erupted Thursday night, Nov. 7, on the cliffs of the Palisades Interstate Park.  Visible from across the Hudson River, the blaze has turned the scenic cliffs into an intense battle zone, with flames licking at the steep, rocky terrain and sending plumes of smoke billowing into the evening sky. The fire, fueled by dry brush and challenging cliffside conditions, remains only 30% contained as of Friday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Crews from Fort Lee, Englewood, Ridgefield, Leonia, Edgewater, and more have jo…
Body Of Missing Edgewater Man, 19, Found At Base of Palisades After Intense Search (UPDATE) Body Of Missing Edgewater Man, 19, Found At Base of Palisades After Intense Search (UPDATE)
Body Of Missing Edgewater Man, 19, Found At Base of Palisades After Intense Search (Update) The body of a 19-year-old Edgewater man was recovered from the base of the cliff near Rockefeller Lookout on the Palisades Interstate Parkway after police said he was reported missing by his family on Wednesday, Nov. 6. The Palisades Interstate Parkway Police were alerted around 5 p.m. by Edgewater police after a cell phone ping traced the young man’s location to the scenic lookout point in Englewood Cliffs, PIP Police Lt. Raymond E. Walter said in a release. Walter added that concerned family members, who had last seen him that morning, revealed he had a history of depression and had …
Dems Overtake Republicans In Early Voting: Here's Where Polls Are Now Open In North Jersey Dems Overtake Republicans In Early Voting: Here's Where Polls Are Now Open In North Jersey
Dems Overtake Republicans In Early Voting: Here's Where Polls Are Now Open In North Jersey More than 38 million Americans had cast their votes in the 2024 elections as of Saturday morning, Oct. 26, the University of Florida Election Lab's early voter tracker shows. Polls have officially opened for early, in-person voting in New Jersey. How will you be voting? According to the UFL lab, 7.8M Democrats and 6.9M Republicans had already voted. Here's where you can show up and vote in each county in North Jersey come Saturday morning, Oct. 26. BERGEN Jack Alter Community Center, Fort Lee Garfield Nutrition Center & Senior Citizens Building, Garfield County Admin Build…
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Fort Lee $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Fort Lee
$1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Fort Lee A $1 million New Jersey Lottery ticket was among the more than $3 million in cash prizes sold last week across the state. Monday, Oct. 7, was particularly remunerative for nine winner. Three draw participants and six Scratch-Off players combined to win nearly $800,000. The top winner landed the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot of $413,896, with a ticket sold at J&M Grocery in Newark.  John’s Liquors & Deli in Hudson County’s Kearny sold a $200,000 winner in the Triple Golden Cherries Scratch-Off game. On Oct. 9, the Robbinsville Quick Check, in Mercer County sold a winning $400,000 Cro…
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Soon Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Soon
Bergen County Restaurant Openings: What's Here, What's Coming Soon Fall is officially here, and so are several restaurants that opened in the last month in and around Bergen County. Below are some new spots to try, along with some more that are on the way. Crumbl Cookie Media Kit Crumbl Cookies, Paramus: The fast-growing cookie chain the offers over-the-top, innovative cookie creations has opened at Bergen Town Center. D'avant Bakery, Ridgefield: Established in 2016 as a Korean bakery, D'avant's website says it takes pride in craftsmanship, quality, and creativity. It offers pastries, cakes, fresh bread, and more, all infused with "uniquely Asian flavor…