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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ

Has Heights Man Ran Massive AI Deepfake Porn Site Targeting Celebs, Officials: Feds Has Heights Man Ran Massive AI Deepfake Porn Site Targeting Celebs, Officials: Feds
Has Heights Man Ran Massive AI Deepfake Porn Site Targeting Celebs, Officials: Feds A Bergen County man was one of two people arrested Wednesday, May 20, in connection with a federal case after posting AI-generated deepfake pornography depicting celebrities, elected officials, and other women without their consent, officials said. Cornelius Shannon, 51, of Hasbrouck Heights, was charged alongside Arturo Hernandez, 20, of Bedias, Texas, under the federal TAKE IT DOWN Act, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York. The two men allegedly posted thousands of images and videos appearing to show real people nude or engaging in sexual acts using…
Serial Shoplifter Among 2 Arrests Made Days Apart In Hasbrouck Heights: Cops Serial Shoplifter Among 2 Arrests Made Days Apart In Hasbrouck Heights: Cops
Serial Shoplifter Among 2 Arrests Made Days Apart In Hasbrouck Heights: Cops Two North Jersey residents were arrested in separate shoplifting incidents days apart in Hasbrouck Heights, including one suspect accused of stealing from the same store twice, authorities said. Hasbrouck Heights police were called to Harbor Freight on Route 17 at 12:05 p.m. Monday, May 11, on a report of a shoplifting in progress, according to Capt. John Behr. Officers were told a woman had left the store with a shopping cart loaded with stolen merchandise. Detective Sgt. Nick Brunetti and Detective Joseph Olivo located a suspect matching the description near Henry and Oldfield avenues and …
F-18 Jets To Soar Over MetLife Stadium For Giants Game, Officials Say F-18 Jets To Soar Over MetLife Stadium For Giants Game, Officials Say
F-18 Jets To Soar Over MetLife Stadium For Giants Game, Officials Say Two F-18 jets are flying in and out of Teterboro Airport this weekend as part of a special flyover at MetLife Stadium, local officials said. Hasbrouck Heights officials said the jets will perform a flyover just before kickoff at the Packers vs. Giants game on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 1 p.m. The planes arrived at Teterboro Airport on Friday, Nov. 14, and are scheduled to depart Teterboro Airport at approximately 12:45 p.m., minutes before the 1 p.m. kickoff. The jets will return to Teterboro Airport at approximately 1:04 p.m., officials said. On Monday, Nov. 17, the jets will depart Te…
Bullet Missed, But Knife Didn’t: Man Wanted In Brutal Has Heights Attack, Officials Say Bullet Missed, But Knife Didn’t: Man Wanted In Brutal Has Heights Attack, Officials Say
Bullet Missed, But Knife Didn’t: Man Wanted In Brutal Has Heights Attack, Officials Say A Jersey City man is being sought on attempted murder charges stemming from a stabbing last week in Hasbrouck Heights, authorities said Monday, Aug. 25. Yusef E. Muhammad, 33, stabbed a 33-year-old woman multiple times in the torso and fired a handgun at the victim just before stabbing her but she dodged the bullet, while in a parked vehicle in Hasbrouck Heights on Aug. 18, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Muhammad drove the victim in her vehicle to HMH Hackensack University Medical Center at approximately 9:25 p.m. and then drove off, Musella said. The vehicle was late…
Repeat Offender Spits On Has Heights Officers, Threatens To Kill Them After Burglaries: Cops Repeat Offender Spits On Has Heights Officers, Threatens To Kill Them After Burglaries: Cops
Repeat Offender Spits On Has Heights Officers, Threatens To Kill Them After Burglaries: Cops A Lodi man with a history of burglaries spat on Hasbrouck Heights police officers and threatened to kill them after a string of vehicle break-ins, authorities said following his latest arrest this week. On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at approximately 7:05 p.m., the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department received a report of a vehicle burglary in progress on the 200 block of Bell Avenue, Lt. John Behr said. Officers Cooke, Renna, Sanchez, and Ciminata responded to the area and observed a male, later identified as Matthew T. Jolls, matching the description walking up the driveway of a residence, according …
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Hasbrouck Heights $1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Hasbrouck Heights
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Hasbrouck Heights The New Jersey Lottery has made yet another millionaire. A $1 million Powerball ticket from the Monday, Aug. 11 Powerball drawing was sold in the Garden State. The ticket was sold at Minit Mart on the 300 block of Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights, lottery officials confirmed. A $50,000 ticket was sold at BK One Stop Shop, a convenience store on East 9th Avenue in Roselle. The winning numbers were 6, 16, 33, 40, 62 and the red Powerball 2. The Power Play multiplier was 2x, according to the New Jersey Lottery. While no one nationwide matched all six numbers, New Jersey was one of just three s…
Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Shakes Hasbrouck Heights, Felt Across NYC Region: USGS Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Shakes Hasbrouck Heights, Felt Across NYC Region: USGS
Magnitude 3.0 Earthquake Shakes Hasbrouck Heights, Felt Across NYC Region: USGS A magnitude 3.0 earthquake rattled Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, late Saturday, Aug. 2, briefly shaking parts of the New York City region, the United States Geological Survey announced. The quake struck at 10 kilometers below the surface, northeast of Hasbrouck Heights in Bergen County, at 10:22 p.m. local time, according to the USGS. Residents across North Jersey and as far south as Trenton reported feeling the tremor, with many in Harrison taking to social media to share their surprise over the shaking. Reports also came in from as far north as Westchester and Rockland counties in New Yo…
Route 17 Hasbrouck Heights Burglar Busted Red-Handed, Cops Say Route 17 Hasbrouck Heights Burglar Busted Red-Handed, Cops Say
Route 17 Hasbrouck Heights Burglar Busted Red-Handed, Cops Say A 58-year-old man was caught red-handed burglarizing vehicles inside a Route 17 rental lot over the weekend, police said. Officers were called to Durante Rentals at 54 Route 17 North in Hasbrouck Heights around 3:53 p.m. Saturday, July 19, on a report of a burglary in progress, according to Hasbrouck Heights Police Lt. John Behr. Police say a man had entered through the fence of the parking lot and was on the property, entering vehicles. Officer Renna arrived first and detained the suspect, identified as Adel Alhablawi of Lodi. Officers Jarett Cooke, Anthony Rossillo, Sgt. Michael DeS…
Crash Causes Heavy Delays On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights Crash Causes Heavy Delays On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights
Crash Causes Heavy Delays On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights A crash on Route 17 southbound in Hasbrouck Heights shut down a lane and the shoulder during the Wednesday afternoon, July 9, commute. As of 3:22 p.m., one of three southbound lanes near Franklin Avenue was closed, along with the right shoulder, according to 511NJ. Delays are likely in the area. Drivers are urged to use caution. Have photos? Email [email protected]
Suspicious Man With Open Beer Turns Out To Be Lodi Burglary Suspect: Cops Suspicious Man With Open Beer Turns Out To Be Lodi Burglary Suspect: Cops
Suspicious Man With Open Beer Turns Out To Be Lodi Burglary Suspect: Cops A suspicious man spotted in Hasbrouck Heights turned out to be the guy police in Lodi had their eyes on in a pair of recent car burglaries, officials said. Matthew Jolls, 32, of Paterson, was wanted on a warrant for burglaries that took place on May 21, near Pine Street and St. Joseph Boulevard in Lodi, Lodi PD Chief Donald Scorzetti said Tuesday, June 3. Responding officers took reports from two separate addresses, and detectives later reviewed home surveillance footage. Jolls was quickly identified and charged with burglary and criminal trespass, Scorzetti said. Hasbrouck Heights Police …
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through South Hackensack Home, Draws Massive Mutual Aid Response 2-Alarm Fire Tears Through South Hackensack Home, Draws Massive Mutual Aid Response
2-Alarm Fire Tears Through South Hackensack Home, Draws Massive Mutual Aid Response A fire tore through a two-story home in South Hackensack Saturday afternoon, May 31, drawing a massive response from fire departments across Bergen County, officials said. Firefighters were called to 4th Avenue at 3:04 p.m. for a reported structure fire, the South Hackensack Fire Department said. "First arriving engine company was met with heavy smoke and fire from the rear side of the structure of a 2 story home and transmitted a 2nd alarm," the department said in a statement. At approximately 1504 hours, The South Hackensack Fire Department was requested to 4th Ave for a reported str…
Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping
Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping The once-bustling Bendix Diner on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights is officially up for sale, months after borough officials shut it down for code and sanitation violations. The diner’s owner, John Diakakis, is understandably heartbroken. "This is not the way I would've wanted things to end," he said. Diakakis, who is blind, said he still visits the shuttered diner three or four times a week, walking through the empty space that once kept him busy seven days a week. When the landmark eatery was forced to close in January, Diakakis was left at a loss. A GoFundMe launched shortly after brought…
Teen Charged In Lodi Park Stabbing That Seriously Wounded 18-Year-Old Victim: Cops Teen Charged In Lodi Park Stabbing That Seriously Wounded 18-Year-Old Victim: Cops
Teen Charged In Lodi Park Stabbing That Seriously Wounded 18-Year-Old Victim: Cops A 16-year-old boy from Bergen County has been arrested in connection with a stabbing that left an 18-year-old seriously wounded at a park in Lodi, police said. Lodi Police Chief Donald Scorzetti said the teen was taken into custody on Wednesday, April 2, after officers executed a search warrant at his Hasbrouck Heights home. The stabbing happened on Saturday, March 29, around 4:50 p.m., when police were called to Memorial Park near the track entrance for a fight involving a knife. Responding officers found the 18-year-old male victim from Hasbrouck Heights with a visible stab wound. He was …
Lawsuit Was Filed Against Bogota Driver Days Before He Died In Route 17 Crash, Records Show Lawsuit Was Filed Against Bogota Driver Days Before He Died In Route 17 Crash, Records Show
Lawsuit Was Filed Against Bogota Driver Days Before He Died In Route 17 Crash, Records Show A Bogota man killed in a Route 17 crash earlier this month was facing a civil lawsuit for an unrelated car accident that allegedly caused serious injuries, court records show. Edwin B. Coreas, the 30-year-old driver killed in the Thursday, March 6, Hasbrouck Heights crash, was named in a civil action filed in Bergen County Superior Court just days before his death, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice. Coreas also has 10 pages of violations in the New Jersey court system, many of which are traffic offenses. The lawsuit, filed by a Hawthorne resident, accuses Coreas and Wesca…
Truck Driver, 30, Killed In Route 17 Hasbrouck Heights Crash: Prosecutor (UPDATE) Truck Driver, 30, Killed In Route 17 Hasbrouck Heights Crash: Prosecutor (UPDATE)
Truck Driver, 30, Killed In Route 17 Hasbrouck Heights Crash: Prosecutor (Update) Authorities have identified the driver killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights, officials said. Edwin B. Coreas, 30, of Bogota, was pronounced dead at the scene after his Isuzu box truck was involved in a chain-reaction crash on Thursday, March 6, at approximately 6:20 p.m., according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella. The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department responded to the four-vehicle crash in the southbound lanes near Franklin Avenue, along with the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department and other emergency responders, Musella said. Multiple victims in the ot…
Driver Killed, Others Injured In Route 17 Multi-Car Crash In Hasbrouck Heights Driver Killed, Others Injured In Route 17 Multi-Car Crash In Hasbrouck Heights
Driver Killed, Others Injured In Route 17 Multi-Car Crash In Hasbrouck Heights A driver was killed and several others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash that shut down Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights during the evening rush hour, authorities confirmed. The crash, which involved four vehicles, happened near the intersection with Franklin Avenue in the southbound lanes around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, according to Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer. One of the drivers was pronounced dead at the scene, while multiple others were rushed to an area hospital with varying degrees of injuries, Angermeyer stated. The Bergen Cou…
Hasbrouck Heights Pair Charged In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose In Hackensack Hasbrouck Heights Pair Charged In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose In Hackensack
Hasbrouck Heights Pair Charged In Deadly Fentanyl Overdose In Hackensack Two Hasbrouck Heights residents have been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly fentanyl overdose in Hackensack, authorities said. Robert Wichowski, 31, and Xiomara Frias-Barbosa, 28, were taken into custody on Wednesday, March 5, following a months-long investigation into the Nov. 2, 2024, overdose death of a 54-year-old man at a private residence in Hackensack, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Police responded to the home at 6:36 that night and found the victim unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities noted indicators of a possible drug…
SWAT Team, FBI Track Down Repeat Offender In Saddle Brook Bird Store Crossbow Attack SWAT Team, FBI Track Down Repeat Offender In Saddle Brook Bird Store Crossbow Attack
SWAT Team, FBI Track Down Repeat Offender In Saddle Brook Bird Store Crossbow Attack A 53-year-old man accused of shooting a pet store employee in the face with a crossbow in North Jersey was tracked down less than 24 hours later with help from the FBI and the Bergen County SWAT team, and more, in Ocean County, authorities said. Raymond M. Carey, of Hasbrouck Heights, was captured in Pine Beach on Tuesday, Feb. 18, in connection with the åssault at Birds By Joe 2 (where a $7,000 African parrot was stolen last month) on Route 46 in Saddle Brook, according to Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella and store employees. Just before 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, Carey went in…
Cache Of Firearms Found During Investigation Into Bergen Parks Employee For Theft: Prosecutor Cache Of Firearms Found During Investigation Into Bergen Parks Employee For Theft: Prosecutor
Cache Of Firearms Found During Investigation Into Bergen Parks Employee For Theft: Prosecutor A former Bergen County Parks Department employee has been arrested after authorities say he stole tools and heavy equipment from the county’s parks department—including a woodchipper and a 20-foot trailer—while also illegally possessing more than a dozen unregistered firearms. Charles T. Gatt, 44, of Sparta, was arrested on Feb. 11, following an investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations Squad, Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. The probe began in January after an audit revealed that multiple pieces of equipment were missing from the Bergen County Departme…
Bergen County's Hottest New Restaurants: Ramen, Soul Food, And Everything In Between Bergen County's Hottest New Restaurants: Ramen, Soul Food, And Everything In Between
Bergen County's Hottest New Restaurants: Ramen, Soul Food, And Everything In Between Bergen County's food scene just got a whole lot tastier.  Five brand-new spots to satisfy your cravings have opened in the area.  Whether you’re slurping noodles, biting into a stuffed paratha, or indulging in soulful comfort food, there’s something for everyone to love. Ramen Factory — Old Tappan Calling all noodle lovers! Ramen Factory at 216 Old Tappan Rd is serving up ramen bowls, rice dishes, and snacks like crispy Japanese fried chicken, gyoza, and pork buns. It's the perfect cozy escape for a flavor-packed meal. View this post on Instagram …
Armed NY Pair Terrorized Gas Attendants Along Major Bergen County Highways: Prosecutor Armed NY Pair Terrorized Gas Attendants Along Major Bergen County Highways: Prosecutor
Armed NY Pair Terrorized Gas Attendants Along Major Bergen County Highways: Prosecutor A year-long investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office has led to the arrests and indictments of two Westchester, NY men, in a series of armed robberies across three North Jersey counties, authorities said. Veron S. Brown, 26, and Ryan D. Servis, 25, of Mount Vernon, were identified as the masked men terrorizing gas station attendants across the region since January 2024, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The first incident occurred on Jan. 7, 2024, at 4:50 a.m., when Clifton Police responded to an armed robbery at a Route 3 gas station. Two masked men in a black …
Blind Bendix Diner Owner Fights To Save Route 17 Icon Before It's Too Late Blind Bendix Diner Owner Fights To Save Route 17 Icon Before It's Too Late
Blind Bendix Diner Owner Fights To Save Route 17 Icon Before It's Too Late For decades, the Bendix Diner has been a roadside landmark on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights, serving up comfort food and nostalgia to locals and travelers alike.  But now, the iconic diner faces an uncertain future after borough officials shut it down on Friday, Jan. 10, citing code and sanitation violations. Owner John Diakakis says he’s been struggling for years to address the issues with the diner’s fire suppression system but has been unable to find a contractor willing to take on the job. “I’ve tried about 30 people in the last two years alone,” said Diakakis, who also happens to…
Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights
Health Violations Close Bendix Diner On Route 17 In Hasbrouck Heights A popular diner along Route 17 was forced to closed over health code violations, according to a borough notice posted on the door. UPDATE: Blind Bendix Diner Owner Fights To Save Route 17 Icon Before It's Too Late Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights was surrounded by yellow caution tape on Sunday, Jan. 12, with a bright red notice and the word "unsatisfactory" taped to the glass door.  The notice is dated Friday, Jan. 10, but does not go into detail. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Daily Voice NJ (@dailyvoicenewjers…
School Shelters In Place After Fleeing Driver Crashes In Hasbrouck Heights: Police School Shelters In Place After Fleeing Driver Crashes In Hasbrouck Heights: Police
School Shelters In Place After Fleeing Driver Crashes In Hasbrouck Heights: Police A 29-year-old Hasbrouck Heights man was arrested Friday, Jan. 3 after fleeing from police and crashing a Mercedes SUV into a utility pole near an elementary school, police said. Officer John Mullins was patrolling near Hasbrouck Heights High School around 12:27 p.m. when he spotted a driver later identified as Joel Ventura in a blue Mercedes SUV making an improper turn, Hasbrouck Heights Police Lt. John Behr said. As Mullins turned his patrol vehicle around, the SUV sped away out of sight.  Shortly after, Mullins came across a crash at Paterson Avenue and the Boulevard involving a vehi…
Person Extricated In Hasbrouck Heights Crash, Firefighters Say Person Extricated In Hasbrouck Heights Crash, Firefighters Say
Person Extricated In Hasbrouck Heights Crash, Firefighters Say Hasbrouck Heights emergency responders were kept busy Monday, Dec. 30, handling two back-to-back emergencies that tested their swift response and teamwork. After clearing a gas leak on Raymond Street, Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department units were dispatched to the Boulevard in front of Borough Hall for a motor vehicle accident involving possible entrapment. Chief 62 arrived at the scene to find one person trapped inside a vehicle and immediately transmitted a 10-30 for assistance, the department said on Facebook. Crews from Squad 1 and Engine 2 worked together to stabilize the vehicle and sa…
Ramsey Mom, Oakland Educator Jennifer Paradiso Dies, 44: 'Always Saw The Best In People' Ramsey Mom, Oakland Educator Jennifer Paradiso Dies, 44: 'Always Saw The Best In People'
Ramsey Mom, Oakland Educator Jennifer Paradiso Dies, 44: 'Always Saw The Best In People' Support is on the rise for the family of Jennifer Paradiso, 44, a Bergen County wife, mother of three, and longtime educator, who died on Thursday, Dec. 12. “Jenn was an incredible wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who always saw the best in people,” reads a GoFundMe page that had raised more than $22,800 as of press time.  Jenn battled cancer twice, once in 2015 and again in early 2023.  "Where most would have faltered or given up, she courageously continued her fight never once missing a beat," the campaign, launched by her family, continues. Jenn was born and ra…
Hackensack Barber's Christmas Light-Wrapped BMW Is Driving His Important Mission Hackensack Barber's Christmas Light-Wrapped BMW Is Driving His Important Mission
Hackensack Barber's Christmas Light-Wrapped BMW Is Driving His Important Mission If you’ve driven through Bergen County recently, chances are you’ve noticed a glowing BMW lighting up the road.  That dazzling car belongs to Hackensack's Starlyn Delgado, who’s turning heads this holiday season to collect toys for kids in need. Delgado, 33, runs Star Mobile Cuts, a mobile barbershop based at the Hasbrouck Heights VFW and organizes an annual toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots. To raise awareness, he spent nine hours wrapping his BMW in hundreds of Christmas lights, which he powers through his car’s cigarette lighter and secures with packing tape. “I’m always changing …
Romanian Duo Charged in $289K Bitcoin-For-Fake-Gold Cryptocurrency Scam In Bergen County Romanian Duo Charged in $289K Bitcoin-For-Fake-Gold Cryptocurrency Scam In Bergen County
Romanian Duo Charged in $289K Bitcoin-For-Fake-Gold Cryptocurrency Scam In Bergen County A year-long investigation has led to charges against two Romanian men accused of orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam involving fake gold and Bitcoin valued at approximately $289,000, and a Bergen County victim, authorities said. The suspects, 33-year-old Ciprian A. Tiber and 43-year-old Ahmed Zarei, remain at large and are believed to have returned to Romania following the alleged fraudulent transaction in September 2023, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. The investigation began when Hasbrouck Heights police contacted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crime…
Mugshot Shows DUI Driver Accused Of Killing Construction Worker On Route 46 Mugshot Shows DUI Driver Accused Of Killing Construction Worker On Route 46
Mugshot Shows DUI Driver Accused Of Killing Construction Worker On Route 46 The mugshot of a Newark man who police say was intoxicated when he caused a Route 46 crash over the weekend that killed an area construction worker, and then lied to police about it, has been released. Jose M. Sumba Astudillo, 36, initially told officers at the scene he was a passenger and that the driver had fled following the incident near the Route 17 junction in Hasbrouck Heights on Sunday, Dec. 1 around 2:30 a.m., Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The crash claimed the life of 57-year-old Angel S. Uzhca Yadaicela of Elmwood Park, who was taken to Hackensack University Me…
Hackensack Driver, 25, Cited In Hasbrouck Heights Rollover Crash Hackensack Driver, 25, Cited In Hasbrouck Heights Rollover Crash
Hackensack Driver, 25, Cited In Hasbrouck Heights Rollover Crash A Hackensack man walked away unscathed after his SUV overturned and snapped a utility pole in Hasbrouck Heights, leaving a major roadway closed for hours. The single-vehicle crash occurred Tuesday, Nov. 26, at around 12 p.m. at the intersection of Terrace Avenue and Michigan Avenue, police said. Responding officers found a 2021 Lexus SUV rolled over with a snapped utility pole. The 25-year-old driver had already self-extricated by the time police arrived and declined medical attention at the scene, authorities said. He was issued a summons for careless driving, according to Lt. John Behr of…
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…