Brick Dad, 36, Dies Suddenly, Leaves Pregnant Wife, Young Son
The Brick Township community is mourning the sudden loss of local dad Matthew Michael Matera, who died unexpectedly at his home on Sept. 10, according to his obituary from the Weatherhead Young Funeral Home. He was 36.
Matera was born in Point Pleasant and spent his childhood in Cape Coral, FL, before returning to New Jersey, where he built a life with his wife, Jen, according to his obituary. Together, they were raising their 2½-year-old son, Matthew James “MJ,” and were expecting their second son this November, his obituary reads.
Matera owned Triple M. Motors in Point Pleasant, wher…
Drunk Driver Found Sleeping In Car On I-95 In Pelham Almost Hits Cop After Waking Up: Nysp
A driver from New Jersey is accused of passing out drunk behind the wheel in an active work zone on Interstate 95 in Westchester County, NY, then nearly hitting a trooper as he tried to drive away, police said.
The incident a little before 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, in the town of Pelham, according to New York State Police.
Troopers said they found Ramiro Efrain Tarcoguaman, 27, of New Jersey, unresponsive inside a 2013 Chevrolet stopped in the northbound center lane.
Officers broke a rear passenger window to reach him, at which point he allegedly shifted into drive, forcing a tr…
Clerk Admits Botched Legal Advice, Judge Restores Recall Of Park Ridge BOE Member Robert Fisher
A Bergen County judge has reinstated a petition to recall Park Ridge Board of Education member Robert Fisher Jr. after it was previously rejected over a notary dispute, Daily Voice has learned.
Fisher, who joined the board in January 2023 just months after graduating high school, was the subject of a recall effort that gathered 2,141 signatures — more than the 1,864 required, according to the Bergen County Clerk’s Office.
Clerk’s Error and Judge’s Ruling
On Monday, Sept. 15, Bergen County Clerk John Hogan confirmed that Judge Peter Geiger accepted the petition, clearing the way for the reca…
MD Ranked Second-Happiest State In Nation, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Happiest States in America on Monday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 metrics of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, income growth, unemployment, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also measured how many adults feel active and productive, as well as factors like sleep, leisure time, and community support.
"In addition to pursuing your passions, having a good work-l…
