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Ex-Tenafly Councilman's Son Arrested Again For Child Porn, Prosecutor Says Ex-Tenafly Councilman's Son Arrested Again For Child Porn, Prosecutor Says
Ex-Tenafly Councilman's Son Arrested Again For Child Porn, Prosecutor Says A 26-year-old man arrested two years ago on child porn charges alongside his father, a then-councilman in Bergen County, has been arrested again for the same. Steven K. Grossman, of Tenafly, was arrested Friday, Oct. 17, following a search of his home, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The investigation revealed that Grossman used the internet to view, download, and possess more than 100 digital files depicting nude and/or sexually explicit prepubescent and pubescent children, the prosecutor said. Grossman appeared in court for his 2023 arrest alongside his father, …
Tenafly's Cardi B Pregnant With NFL Star's Baby Tenafly's Cardi B Pregnant With NFL Star's Baby
Tenafly's Cardi B Pregnant With NFL Star's Baby Cardi B had double the news for fans this week: a new tour — and a new baby on the way. The Grammy-winning rapper, who lives in Tenafly, NJ, revealed Wednesday, Sept. 17, on CBS Mornings with Gayle King that she is expecting her fourth child with boyfriend and New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, a Gaithersburg, MD native.  She said the baby is due before her first arena tour, “Little Miss Drama,” which kicks off in February. The announcement came just one day after Cardi B rolled out tour dates. This isn’t Cardi’s first high-profile pregnancy reveal. In August 2024, …
Israeli Flag Torched At Synagogue In Tenafly, Hometown Of Hostage Edan Alexander Israeli Flag Torched At Synagogue In Tenafly, Hometown Of Hostage Edan Alexander
Israeli Flag Torched At Synagogue In Tenafly, Hometown Of Hostage Edan Alexander Police are investigating after an Israeli flag was found damaged outside a New Jersey temple located in the hometown of former Hamas hostage and IDF soldier Edan Alexander, authorities said. Tenafly officers were alerted to the vandalism at Temple Sinai in Engle Street on Tuesday, Sept. 16, around 8:40 a.m., according to Tenafly Police Chief Robert Chamberlain. Patrol units responded and saw an Israeli flag that had damage consistent with burn marks and or being melted by a flame source, the chief said.  Representatives from the temple pointed out the damage and worked with o…
'Driving Force:' Tenafly Mom, Local Leader Dies After Brain Cancer Battle 'Driving Force:' Tenafly Mom, Local Leader Dies After Brain Cancer Battle
'Driving Force:' Tenafly Mom, Local Leader Dies After Brain Cancer Battle The Tenafly community is mourning the loss of Jeanne Rivkin Mermelshtayn, a devoted mother, community leader, and driving force in town, who died after a courageous battle with brain cancer.  In a Facebook post on Monday, Sept. 15, the Tenafly Chamber of Commerce called Jeanne’s impact on the town “immeasurable,” noting her leadership as co-president of the Tenafly Downtown Committee and founder of @thisistenafly.  ✨ In Loving Memory of Jeanne Rivkin Mermelshtayn (1983–2025) ✨ It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of... Posted by Tenafly NJ Chamber of Commerce on&n…
America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List
America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List The richest suburbs in America have been named — and the East Coast is cleaning up. A new GOBankingRates report finds that New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia communities are holding their own (and then some) among the country’s priciest and most prosperous addresses. For the second year in a row, Scarsdale, NY wore the crown. The leafy Westchester enclave boasts an average household income of $601,193 in 2023 — up 2.2 percent from the year before — and home values pushing past $1.2 million. Not far behind was Rye, NY, where the average household brings in $421,259 an…
Serial Burglar, Juvenile Nabbed For Stealing 2 BMWs: Fairfield PD Serial Burglar, Juvenile Nabbed For Stealing 2 BMWs: Fairfield PD
Serial Burglar, Juvenile Nabbed For Stealing 2 BMWs: Fairfield PD A 22-year-old Newark resident and a 17-year-old were arrested and charged with stealing two BMWs in Fairfield, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 7. On Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 7:57 a.m., officers responded to Colt Street for a report of a motor vehicle stolen from a driveway of a home overnight, Fairfield police said. Altamir Thornton and the juvenile entered the home through a window and stole cash and a key fob to a 2024 BMW X7M, police said. The vehicle, along with a BMW X5 were later spotted in Glen Avenue that day. The BMW X5 was stolen from Piscataway, police said. The two BM…
PHOTOS: Hamas Hostage Edan Alexander Welcomed Home To Tenafly With Police Escort PHOTOS: Hamas Hostage Edan Alexander Welcomed Home To Tenafly With Police Escort
Photos: Hamas Hostage Edan Alexander Welcomed Home To Tenafly With Police Escort Edan Alexander, a Tenafly native held hostage by Hamas for 19 months, was welcomed home on Thursday, June 19, with a police procession and cheers from neighbors. Edan Alexander gets tearful hometown welcome after 584 days in Hamas’ clutches: ‘Their child is our child’ https://t.co/nnp2XNqpjh pic.twitter.com/XKMYYFYkPx — New York Post (@nypost) June 19, 2025 What a moment. Hundreds of people lined the streets of Tenafly, NJ to welcome home Edan Alexander - nearly 600 days after he was captured and held hostage by Hamas. “We’re all just so excited,” one woman tells me. Full coverage…
Videos Show Powerful Moment Edan Alexander Is Released Videos Show Powerful Moment Edan Alexander Is Released
Videos Show Powerful Moment Edan Alexander Is Released After 583 days in captivity, Edan Alexander is home. The Tenafly, NJ native was released from Hamas captivity on Monday, May 12.  Photos and videos show the 21-year-old IDF soldier being released to his family in Israel. Redemption of HostagesStaff-Sgt. Edan Alexander, reunites with his family at the initial reception facility. pic.twitter.com/PDp8uX48ce — Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) May 12, 2025 New Jersey native Edan Alexander is last American freed from HamasHe hugs his family draped in the Stars and Stripes holding Israeli flag 🇺🇸❤️🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/iJeoBJkQFt —…
Tenafly's Edan Alexander Released By Hamas After 19 Month Hostage Ordeal Tenafly's Edan Alexander Released By Hamas After 19 Month Hostage Ordeal
Tenafly's Edan Alexander Released By Hamas After 19 Month Hostage Ordeal Edan Alexander, a Bergen County native, who had been held hostage by Hamas for 19 months, has been released on Monday, May 12, according to published reports. Alexander, a 21-year-old Tenafly resident and the last living U.S. citizen held captive in Gaza, was handed over to Red Cross representatives, NBC News reported. Alexander will be transferred to Israeli special forces inside the Gaza Strip, the Israeli Defense Force said. Alexander was originally taken hostage during the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Hamas confirmed Alexander's release, calling it a step "being taken to achieve a ce…
Tenafly Hosts Watch Party For Edan Alexander Hostage Release Tenafly Hosts Watch Party For Edan Alexander Hostage Release
Tenafly Hosts Watch Party For Edan Alexander Hostage Release The anticipation is building for when Edan Alexander, a Tenafly native, will be a free man.  A crowd is gathered at Huyler Park in Tenafly  on Monday, May 12, awaiting the release of Edan Alexander, who has been held hostage by Hamas since the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel. A screen showing a live broadcast from Israel is being projected to the crowd as attendees wear Israeli attire and flags to show their support. Kyle Muzza/UNF News On Sunday, May 11, Hamas leaders announced they would be releasing Alexander. The news was later confirmed by President Donald Trump. This is the …
Hamas Agrees To Release Tenafly Hostage Edan Alexander, Again Hamas Agrees To Release Tenafly Hostage Edan Alexander, Again
Hamas Agrees To Release Tenafly Hostage Edan Alexander, Again Edan Alexander will soon be a free man,  On Sunday, May 11, Hamas leaders announced (for the second time since March) that they'd be releasing the 21-year-old New Jersey native who was taken hostage in the Oct. 7 attacks. President Trump later confirmed the news, too. U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff tells NBC News he is en route to Israel to secure Edan, a Tenafly native who is the last surviving American-Israeli hostage taken by Hamas and is a U.S. and Israeli citizen. Khalil al-Hayya, the head of Hamas' negotiating team, made the announcement about Alexander's release on Sunda…
BREAKING: Suspects In High-Profile Armed Robbery Arrested In Overnight Bergen County Spree BREAKING: Suspects In High-Profile Armed Robbery Arrested In Overnight Bergen County Spree
Breaking: Suspects In High-Profile Armed Robbery Arrested In Overnight Bergen County Spree Four suspects — including a 17-year-old boy and two men from a high-profile armed robbery last summer — have been charged in a string of overnight burglaries that victimized occupied homes across Bergen County, law enforcement officials announced Tuesday, May 6. Jason N. Amador, 18, of Newark; Rahiem A. Maldonado, 23, of Newark; Altamir L. Thornton, 22, of Newark; and a 17-year-old from Woodbridge were identified as the individuals behind a burglary spree that hit homes in Englewood, Cresskill, Paramus, and Tenafly during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024, Bergen County Prose…
Drunk Man Caught Driving 'All Over Road' On I-87 In Yonkers While Over 3x Legal Limit: NYSP Drunk Man Caught Driving 'All Over Road' On I-87 In Yonkers While Over 3x Legal Limit: NYSP
Drunk Man Caught Driving 'All Over Road' On I-87 In Yonkers While Over 3x Legal Limit: Nysp A New Jersey man was arrested after he was spotted driving erratically and drinking alcohol behind the wheel on the New York State Thruway in Westchester, police announced.  The incident happened on Thursday night, April 24, around 9:50 p.m., when troopers received several reports of a vehicle swerving across the southbound lanes, New York State Police announced on Monday, April 28.  Witnesses reported the driver appeared to be drinking alcohol while driving, police added.  Troopers quickly found the vehicle and pulled it over. The driver was identified as Gerardo Salguero-G…
Undercover Investigation: Cresskill Opioid, LSD Dealer Arrested, Prosecutor Says Undercover Investigation: Cresskill Opioid, LSD Dealer Arrested, Prosecutor Says
Undercover Investigation: Cresskill Opioid, LSD Dealer Arrested, Prosecutor Says A 21-year-old Cresskill man has been arrested for selling LSD and opioid pills in Bergen County, authorities said. Jeffrey S. Kishinevskiy was arrested Thursday, April 3 in Tenafly following a month-long undercover investigation, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Detectives from the prosecutor’s Narcotic Task Force and the Paramus Police Department identified Kishinevskiy as a drug dealer after an investigation that began in March 2025, Musella said. Specifically, Kishinevskiy was suspected of selling LSD and opioids in Bergen County, Musella said. Kishinevskiy was tracked down i…
Former Tenafly Cop Convicted Of Killing Husband In 'Freak Accident' Sentenced: Prosecutor Former Tenafly Cop Convicted Of Killing Husband In 'Freak Accident' Sentenced: Prosecutor
Former Tenafly Cop Convicted Of Killing Husband In 'Freak Accident' Sentenced: Prosecutor Joseph Grieco, a former Tenafly police officer convicted of fatally shooting his husband in what he called a freak accident was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Thursday, April 10, authorities said. Grieco was previously convicted of aggravated manslaughter and faced up to 30 years in prison. On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, Grieco and his husband John Kelly, a former New York City police officer, were at their Vernon Township home after a night out with friends, Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Sahil  Kabse said.  Grieco, who had been drinking, retrieved his handgun, a Gen4 Glock…
Hamas Agrees To Release Tenafly's Edan Alexander, Last Living American Hostage: Reports Hamas Agrees To Release Tenafly's Edan Alexander, Last Living American Hostage: Reports
Hamas Agrees To Release Tenafly's Edan Alexander, Last Living American Hostage: Reports Edan Alexander is coming home. The 20-year-old Tenafly, NJ native is the last surviving American-Israeli hostage taken by Hamas in the Oct. 7 attack. Multiple news outlets including ABC and The Hill said on Friday, March 14, that the terrorist organization agreed to release Alexander along with the bodies of four other dual nationals. The announcement, which came on the Jewish holiday of Purim, was reportedly made on Telegram, according to The Hill. After graduating from Tenafly High School in 2022, Alexander volunteered to serve in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). He was serving at the G…
These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024 These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024
These Bergen County Towns Had The Highest Property Taxes In 2024 Bergen County homeowners are shelling out big bucks in property taxes, and if you live in one of these towns, your bill is among the highest in the county. According to data from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Demarest, Tenafly, and Alpine top the list for the highest average property taxes in Bergen County for 2024, with homeowners in these municipalities paying well above the county average (scroll down for a complete listing). Demarest homeowners paid an average of $24,736 in property taxes in 2024, the highest in the county. Tenafly wasn’t far behind, with an average bi…
Trump Wants Hamas To Release Tenafly Hostage Edan Alexander: Envoy Trump Wants Hamas To Release Tenafly Hostage Edan Alexander: Envoy
Trump Wants Hamas To Release Tenafly Hostage Edan Alexander: Envoy "Edan Alexander is an American, and he’s injured—so he’s a top priority for us." That's what President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff told reporters Thursday, March 6, as negotiations intensify for the release of the 20-year-old Tenafly, NJ native still being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. Alexander is the only remaining Israeli-American hostage believed to still be alive in captivity, the NY Times reports. Witkoff, speaking on the former president’s behalf, expressed frustration with Hamas, calling for immediate transparency in the hostage situation. "We feel Hamas has not bee…
Best Dental Practice In Bergen County In 2024: East Madison Dental Best Dental Practice In Bergen County In 2024: East Madison Dental
Best Dental Practice In Bergen County In 2024: East Madison Dental We are thrilled to announce that East Madison Dental has been named Best Dental Practice in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to East Madison Dental’s website, this practice is led by a unified team of general and specialty dental professionals who are dedicated to delivering clinical excellence in a compassionate environment. Readers Choice voter Chelsea called East Madison Dental "the absolute best!" Another voter proclaimed "Best dentists ever!" East Madison Dental's office is at 101 Piermont Rd. in Tenafly. Photo supplied by East Madison D…
Woman Badly Burned In Suspicious Tenafly House Fire, Arson Investigators On Scene: Officials Woman Badly Burned In Suspicious Tenafly House Fire, Arson Investigators On Scene: Officials
Woman Badly Burned In Suspicious Tenafly House Fire, Arson Investigators On Scene: Officials A suspicious fire at a Tenafly home left a woman with severe burns as arson investigators work to determine the cause, authorities said. Tenafly police and firefighters responded to 12 Cameron Road on Thursday, Feb. 27, at 11:44 a.m., where they found a single-family home engulfed in flames, according to Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Deputy Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer. A female victim managed to escape before first responders arrived, but she suffered smoke inhalation and severe burns, officials said. She was rushed to Hackensack University Medical Center for treatment…
NY Teacher Requested Nudes, Engaged In Sex Acts With Two Kids Online: Bergen Prosecutor NY Teacher Requested Nudes, Engaged In Sex Acts With Two Kids Online: Bergen Prosecutor
NY Teacher Requested Nudes, Engaged In Sex Acts With Two Kids Online: Bergen Prosecutor A 37-year-old Long Island teacher is facing charges out of Bergen County after authorities said he pretended to be a juvenile and engaged in online sexual behavior with pre-teens. Ryan J. McCaffery, of Ridge, NY became the center of an investigation last month when the Tenafly Police Department and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crimes Unit regarding a sexual online chat conversation that occurred in 2022 between a juvenile victim under the age of 13 and an online stranger, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. McCaffery, who authorities confirmed works as a teacher,…
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…
Alpine Mansion Rented By Cardi B Sells For $7.25M After 7 Years On The Market (PHOTOS) Alpine Mansion Rented By Cardi B Sells For $7.25M After 7 Years On The Market (PHOTOS)
Alpine Mansion Rented By Cardi B Sells For $7.25M After 7 Years On The Market (Photos) After spending seven years on the market, a luxurious Bergen County home once occupied by Cardi B has sold for $7.25 million. The 11,623-square-foot mansion at 16 Dogwood Lane in Alpine closed on Monday, Feb. 3.  The secret to closing the deal? A fresh approach by Taylor Lucyk of the Taylor Lucyk Group, and Richard Orlando and Jason Pierce, of Prominent Properties Sotheby's International Realty, who took over the listing in July 2024 and sold the property in just six months. Sources tell Daily Voice that the exquisite mansion was rented by rapper Cardi B during the…
'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Of Tenafly Dies, 44 'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Of Tenafly Dies, 44
'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Of Tenafly Dies, 44 Dr. Julie Ferrauiola, a Ridgewood plastic surgeon known for her artistry, compassion, and technical skill, died on Jan. 17, at 44 years old.  Born and raised in Tenafly, Julie was an artist from a young age and a New Jersey Governor’s Scholar of the Fine Arts, according to her obituary on the Barrett Leber Funeral Home website. Julie initially pursued fashion, earning a degree from the prestigious Parsons School of Design, but later transitioned to medicine. The Couture Surgeon website says that Julie completed her general surgery training at Wright State University befo…
Tenafly's Edan Alexander, Hamas Hostage Seen Pleading For Freedom In Newly-Released Video Tenafly's Edan Alexander, Hamas Hostage Seen Pleading For Freedom In Newly-Released Video
Tenafly's Edan Alexander, Hamas Hostage Seen Pleading For Freedom In Newly-Released Video For the first time since his abduction by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, New Jersey's Edan Alexander has appeared in a video released by the terrorist group. The harrowing footage, shared on Saturday, Nov. 30, shows the 20-year-old Israeli-American, who hails from Tenafly, crying and pleading for his life in a message directed to Israeli and American leaders. Speaking in both Hebrew and English, Alexander states he has been held hostage for more than 420 days. “It’s time to put an end to this nightmare,” he says in an emotional appeal to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Click here to wat…
These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show
These Are Bergen County's Top Public Elementary Schools, New Rankings Show Some of New Jersey’s best public elementary schools are right here in Bergen County, according to fresh rankings from Niche.com that highlight top-performing schools across the nation.  While Niche ranks schools nationwide, Daily Voice is diving deeper into what makes Bergen County a standout for quality education. Niche’s rankings draw on a comprehensive analysis of academic performance and student life, combining U.S. Department of Education data with test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of Niche users. This meticulous process identifies the schools that excel in acad…
Two Men Arrested On Child Sex Crime Charges In Separate Bergen County Cases: Prosecutor Two Men Arrested On Child Sex Crime Charges In Separate Bergen County Cases: Prosecutor
Two Men Arrested On Child Sex Crime Charges In Separate Bergen County Cases: Prosecutor Two men are facing charges in separate child sexual assault investigations, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced this week. In the first case, 18-year-old Justin M. Urgiles of Demarest faces charges of second-degree sexual assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and assault, Musella said.  The Tenafly Police Department alerted the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit on Sept. 14 regarding allegations involving a juvenile under 18 in Tenafly. Urgiles was arrested on Nov. 4 and remanded to the Bergen County Jail awaiting a court appearance. In the …
6 Most Expensive Homes Sold In Last 30 Days In Bergen County 6 Most Expensive Homes Sold In Last 30 Days In Bergen County
6 Most Expensive Homes Sold In Last 30 Days In Bergen County A property in Englewood that sold for $5.37 million appears to be the most expensive residential sale in Bergen County in the last 30 days. According to Redfin, the prices on Bergen County homes were up 9.3% for the month of September compared to 2023, with a median price of $711,000. Most homes sell after 70 days on the market, compared to 68 days last year. Data for October was not available as of press time. Here are the six most expensive homes that sold in the last 30 days in Bergen County, according to Zillow: 1. 276 E. Linden Ave., Englewood, $5.37 million, Sept. 25 2. 96…
Popular NYC Italian Restaurant Expands To Tenafly Popular NYC Italian Restaurant Expands To Tenafly
Popular NYC Italian Restaurant Expands To Tenafly Serafina, the popular New York City Italian restaurant frequented by multiple celebrities, is coming to New Jersey. Serafina will be coming to Tenafly and is set to open in Spring 2025, local political candidate Jenny Jackson announced in a post shared by the Tenafly Chamber of Commerce. Serafina's website says: Serafina’s unique combination of a casual-cool setting, charming service, and its creative twist on homestyle Italian fare has kept both locals and a celebrity-studded clientele coming back for more. Quite simply, Serafina has become one of the world’s favorite restaurants. Celebs …
Tenafly Man, 50, Assaulted Child Under 16: Prosecutor Tenafly Man, 50, Assaulted Child Under 16: Prosecutor
Tenafly Man, 50, Assaulted Child Under 16: Prosecutor A 50-year-old Bergen County man has been charged with assaulting a child under the age of 16 years old, authorities said. Chen Chu "Teddy" Koo, of Tenafly, was investigated by the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office following a tip from the NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency that came in on Monday, Sept. 30, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Koo was arrested that day and charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and fourth-degree child abuse. He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance in Bergen County Superior Court in …
Will New Owner With 'Magic Touch' Get This Englewood Tudor Its Mojo Back? Will New Owner With 'Magic Touch' Get This Englewood Tudor Its Mojo Back?
Will New Owner With 'Magic Touch' Get This Englewood Tudor Its Mojo Back? This Bergen County home may not be in its prime, but it could be soon, thanks to a new owner who saw its potential. The 2,316-square-foot home at 272 W. Ivy Lane in Englewood was listed by by Bonnie Bernhardt of ReMax, at $679,000 on June 5.  According to Compass agent Juan Gamarra, who represented the buyer, all four floors of the five-bedroom, four-bathroom house were renovated within the last year, however, upkeep wasn't quite where it should've been. "Unfortunately, it lost its spark," the agent said. Along came 272 W. Ivy Lane's new owner, who closed the sale on Aug. 21, for $71…