Westwood Patriarch, 72, Facing Charges In Family Stabbings Westwood Patriarch, 72, Facing Charges In Family Stabbings
Westwood Patriarch, 72, Facing Charges In Family Stabbings UPDATE: Three family members were hospitalized after a homeowner stabbed his wife and daughter in a possible attempted murder-suicide Tuesday night in Westwood, authorities said. None of the injuries appeared life-threatening after 72-year-old Troy Jones stabbed his 67-year-old wife, Cathy, and their 31-year-daughter, Ashleigh, in their home at the corner of Westwood Boulevard and Hooper Street, law enforcement sources told Daily Voice. Cathy Jones was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center by Advanced Life Support after being stabbed, they said. She likely will survive, although &…
Hello, Sailors: Fleet Week 2018 Is On, Plus Bergen Memorial Day Events Hello, Sailors: Fleet Week 2018 Is On, Plus Bergen Memorial Day Events
Hello, Sailors: Fleet Week 2018 Is On, Plus Bergen Memorial Day Events U.S. sailors have once again taken Manhattan, arriving on a flotilla of 14 ships that launched a Fleet Week packed with seven days of tri-state area events, exhibitions and spectacles. The USS Arlington led the way for the 2,300 sailors on Wednesday, as crew members in their whites stood shoulder to shoulder before the 25,000-ton warship – named for the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon -- docked at Manhattan’s Pier 90. For more than 35 years, on and off, residents have enjoyed the pageantry, as well as the chance to mingle – and take selfies, of course -- with the United States’ fighting forces …
Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger
Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger The Travel Channel is putting one of Bergen County's most famous burgers on the map. The Now & Tater burger from Callahan's in Norwood will appear on an episode of "Food Paradise" sometime this summer, owner Dan DeMiglio said. The show filmed Tuesday at the store with DeMiglio and chef Danny Fabian until 2 a.m. Fabian is the mastermind behind the now and tater burger. "The inspiration was based on social media -- creating something that was buzz worthy," he said. "At the same time we wanted to create a great burger that was just unique." This isn't not…
Safest Places To Live In Bergen County Ranked Safest Places To Live In Bergen County Ranked
Safest Places To Live In Bergen County Ranked Ever wonder how safe your town really is? Niche.com has assessed the overall safety of Bergen County, compiling its findings into a new list for 2018. The ranking takes into account key indicators of a location’s safety, including violent and property crime rates as well as resident reviews. Here are the safest Bergen County towns, ranked by Niche.com: 20. Glen Rock 19. Allendale 18. Mahwah 17. Westwood 16. Woodcliff Lake 15. Oradell 14. Dumont 13. New Milford 12. Ho-Ho-Kus 11. Alpine 10. Montvale 9. Waldwick 8. Norwood 7. Northvale 6. Haworth 5. Emerson 4. Harrington Park 3. Washington T…
Northern 'Valley's Got Talent': Come See, Hear, Enjoy Northern 'Valley's Got Talent': Come See, Hear, Enjoy
Northern 'Valley's Got Talent': Come See, Hear, Enjoy NORTHERN VALLEY, N.J. -- The Northern Valley Coalition and the parent organizations from all seven valley school districts are hosting their second annual "Valley's Got Talent" on April 27. The special event runs from 7-9 p.m. Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan, 140 Central Avenue. The winners from each town's elementary, middle and high school talent contests will be competing against one another in each age category in the Valley finals. Judges include mayors from all seven towns: Closter Mayor John Glidden; Demarest Mayor Ray Cywinski; Haworth Mayor John Sma…
Fit Cops: New Milford Dad Was All Natural Body Builder Fit Cops: New Milford Dad Was All Natural Body Builder
Fit Cops: New Milford Dad Was All Natural Body Builder John Yoon of the Bergen County Sheriff's Department was a freshman in college when someone offered him steroids for the first time. He didn't even know what they were and wasn't interested. Yoon would come to learn as an all-natural body builder that he'd have to work harder than opponents who rely on performance-enhancing drugs. "If you want something, you have to go get it," said the 48-year-old New Milford father of three. "You do what you have to do and you don't complain." Yoon's late parents ingrained that lesson in him when he was growing up in South Korea. Hi…
Man Rams Car Into Vehicle After Palisades Restaurant Dispute, Police Say Man Rams Car Into Vehicle After Palisades Restaurant Dispute, Police Say
Man Rams Car Into Vehicle After Palisades Restaurant Dispute, Police Say Police had to track down a suspect who allegedly slammed his car repeatedly into another man’s vehicle after being involved in an altercation at a Palisades restaurant. The Orangetown Police Department received a report shortly after 10:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, where there was an alleged dispute at Zapata Restaurant involving two men. Police said that an investigation into the dispute determined that Norwood, N.J. resident John Chugranis had allegedly been involved in the incident inside the restaurant, proceeded to leave the eatery, enter his vehicle and intentionally rammed his vehicle…
Are You Made For TV? Food Network Filming At Bergen County Restaurant Are You Made For TV? Food Network Filming At Bergen County Restaurant
Are You Made For TV? Food Network Filming At Bergen County Restaurant They're baaaack... after a segment in September, Food Network is returning to Bergen County. The network will be filming at Callahan's in Norwood on Fat Tuesday. The restaurant's most recent claim to fame is its Stuffed Truffle Gouda Bacon Mac N' Cheese Ball Burger. Owner Daniel DeMiglio also released Callahans' latest creation: the Cap'n Crunch Fried Chicken Burger. Drop in for a shot at your own claim to fame Tuesday, Feb. 13.
Norwood Art History Teacher Anthony Vitale Dies At 42 Norwood Art History Teacher Anthony Vitale Dies At 42
Norwood Art History Teacher Anthony Vitale Dies At 42 NORWOOD, N.J. – Anthony James Vitale of Norwood died on January 10. He was 42. Vitale was an accomplished art history teacher at Renaissance Leadership Academy MS 322 in Washington Heights, NY. He is survived by his parents Joseph and Amelia Vitale of Norwood, sister Samantha, as well as aunts and uncles Theresa and Fred Smith and Virgilio and Janice Gimino. He is also survived by cousins Stacy and husband Chris, Sean and wife Belinda, Jennifer and husband Matt, Michele and husband Jerry, Chris, Andy, Abby, Tony Bill, Kim, Ava, Patricia, Ty, Zoe, Taylor, Caylee and Christopher. He was prede…
Like To Cook? Follow This Norwood Instagrammer: 12.8 Thousand Already Are Like To Cook? Follow This Norwood Instagrammer: 12.8 Thousand Already Are
Like To Cook? Follow This Norwood Instagrammer: 12.8 Thousand Already Are NORWOOD, N.J. -- Easy banana pancakes, homemade taco seasoning and penne with vodka are some of the recipes you'll find at @aldentediva, an Instagram account started by Tara Ippolito-Lafontant six years ago. "My brand is simple," says the Norwood resident. "I just want to influence and inspire people to cook; maybe introduce someone to a product or technique they never knew. "I try to post easy recipes anyone can do that will also taste great." It seems to be working. The 35-year-old mom of a six-week-old has 12,800 Instagram followers. Though she's also on Faceboo…