L.E.A.D VP, Retired NJ Police Chief Bret Alemy Dies During Florida Retreat L.E.A.D VP, Retired NJ Police Chief Bret Alemy Dies During Florida Retreat
L.E.A.D VP, Retired NJ Police Chief Bret Alemy Dies During Florida Retreat Bret Alemy, an Air Force veteran who later served as police chief in Hardyston, died on Thursday, Jan. 4, while attending a retreat in Orlando. He was 50 years old. Alemy was serving as Vice President of Program Development for Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) at the time of his death, the organization said.  "The L.E.A.D Family is in mourning over the unexpected passing of our cherished, admired and beloved Vice President of Program Development Chief Bret Alemy," L.E.A.D. said on Facebook.  "The organization is stunned but focused on serving the Alemy family …
'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus, Wayne Valley HS Grad, Dies 'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus, Wayne Valley HS Grad, Dies
'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus, Wayne Valley HS Grad, Dies Michele Posthumus, a Wayne native who lived in Asbury Park, died on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at the age of 57, according to her obituary. Born on Feb. 17, 1966, she graduated from Wayne Valley High School and ran two businesses, "Absentee Property Management" and "She's My Ride, her obituary reads.  She enjoyed skiing, golf, swimming and spending time with her dog, Arthur, according to her obituary. Michele will be missed more than many can understand 💜 Posted by Jane Reynolds on Thursday, December 28, 2023 Michele is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, her obituary reads…
Smoky Post-Christmas House Fire Ravages Passaic Home Smoky Post-Christmas House Fire Ravages Passaic Home
Smoky Post-Christmas House Fire Ravages Passaic Home A smoky house fire in Passaic went to four alarms the day after Christmas. No injuries were immediately reported in the blaze, which ignited in a Van Buren Street home near Central Avenue around 11 a.m., Passaic Mayor Hector Carlos Lora said. "All tenants are reported to be out and safe," the mayor said around noon. "Nobody appears to be in the building." Firefighters were quickly removed after a partial ceiling collapse, Lora said. They had two ladder trucks and multiple hand lines in operation. Damien Danis for DAILY VOICE Although smoke met them at the scene, the fire may have b…
Tommy Trademarks: Giants QB Files Copyright To Sell Branded Pizza Tommy Trademarks: Giants QB Files Copyright To Sell Branded Pizza
Tommy Trademarks: Giants QB Files Copyright To Sell Branded Pizza No one ever accused Giants rookie quarterback Tommy DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate, of not trying to cash in on his fame. DeVito, who made national news after a dustup over a canceled autograph signing at a pizzeria, has filed new trademarks for "Passing Paisano" and "Tommy Cutlets" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on Wednesday, Dec. 20 through TD LLC, a limited liability company, based in New Jersey. Big Blue's newest star earned the nicknames after he expressed love for his mother's chicken cutlets while celebrating his Italian heritage on the field. DeVito, 25, lives at h…
Bloods Leader, Passaic County Man Busted with 28 Lbs Of Coke, 500 Lbs Of Pot At Teterboro: FBI Bloods Leader, Passaic County Man Busted with 28 Lbs Of Coke, 500 Lbs Of Pot At Teterboro: FBI
Bloods Leader, Passaic County Man Busted with 28 Lbs Of Coke, 500 Lbs Of Pot At Teterboro: FBI A high-ranking member of the Bloods with longstanding mob ties and a Passaic County man with a criminal history of his own were seized when they tried to fly to London out of Teterboro Airport with 28 pounds of cocaine and 500 pounds of pot on a private jet, federal authorities said. Leonardo Petrosillo, 45, of West Milford, and Edwin Spears, 49, of Newark brought three companions -- Spears’s girlfriend, an exotic dancer from Maryland and a friend of hers -- as a front for a dozen drug-stuffed bags of luggage, they said. The plane was to fly it all to John Lennon Airport in London, accordin…
Tommy DeVito Hires Marketing Agency After Agent's Booking Snafu Tommy DeVito Hires Marketing Agency After Agent's Booking Snafu
Tommy DeVito Hires Marketing Agency After Agent's Booking Snafu Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito, a Don Bosco graduate, has hired a marketing agency to take over his personal appearances after an autograph signing at a Morristown pizzeria was canceled when his agent tried to double DeVito's fee. Maxx MGMT will now be handling DeVito's appearances, a rep for the agency confirmed. DeVito's agent, Sean Stellato, who had been making headlines for his "Goodfellas" cosplay, will still be negotiating his football contract, according to the New York Post. The move comes after Stellato tried to double DeVito's fee from $10,000 to $20,000 for an appearance at Con…
Longtime Wayne Township Employee Brian Reardon Dies Unexpectedly, 57 Longtime Wayne Township Employee Brian Reardon Dies Unexpectedly, 57
Longtime Wayne Township Employee Brian Reardon Dies Unexpectedly, 57 Brian Reardon, who spent 37 years working for Wayne Township in the water and road department, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the age of 57, according to his obituary. Reardon grew up in West Paterson and graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls and then went to work for Wayne, his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website reads.  He was renowned by his co-workers for being able to lift a manhole with a single hand, according to his obituary. To my friend Brian Reardon. I will miss the jokes and the laughs. Thank you for being such a …
BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall
BBQ Food Truck Opens Across From Former Phillipsburg Mall A roadside food truck offering sweet and savory barbecue specialties has opened across the street from the former Phillipsburg Mall. Drake’s Joint Roadside BBQ is “bringing the smoke show to you” at 1193 Rt. 22. It first opened on Rt. 10 in East Hanover and has two additional locations slated for Newark and Wayne, its website says. The place was opened by Daniel Risis, whose old spot Toby’s Cup, is heading to auction later this week. Drake's offers platters stacked high with tender brisket, ribs, chicken, and pulled pork, as well as a series of mouthwatering sides like gruyere mac n’ chees…
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays To See This Year In North Jersey It may be getting dark early but Christmas light displays are keeping New Jersey bright. Daily Voice has partnered with Sandy Nussbaum-Giercyk, the creator of "The Great Holiday Light List: Sights of the Season," to come up with your guide to the best home Christmas light displays across North Jersey. Nussbaum-Giercyk, who owns a Disney-focused travel company, has compiled multiple lists for every county in NJ, FL, NY, PA and MA. "Since we all can't live in Disney every day, holiday lights are the next best way to create magic," she said. "You can see them where ever in the country yo…
Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop
Giants QB 'Tommy Cutlets' Signing Autographs At Wayne Sandwich Shop Has Tommy DeVito, the North Jersey native and winner of two straight games, given you hope about the future of the New York Giants? Tell him yourself. DeVito, the rookie starting quarterback for Big Blue, will be signing autographs at Primo Hoagies in Wayne at 1168 Hamburg Turnpike on Tuesday, Nov. 28 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. This is DeVito's first public autograph appearance, the sandwich shop said. DeVito is a Cedar Grove native and Don Bosco graduate. In honor of DeVito's love for his mother's chicken cutlets, Primo Hoagies is offering 15 percent off on all primo size chicken cutlet …
Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New NJ Location Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New NJ Location
Best Friends' Hot Chicken Franchise Expands With New NJ Location Hudson County is heating up. Dave's Hot Chicken, the popular fast casual Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant, will be opening in Kearny Commons, owned by Urban Edge Properties, next year in a 2,316 square foot space, Urban Edge announced. Dave's has a location in Wayne and will be opening one soon in Ocean Township. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DavesHotChicken (@daveshotchicken) Although Dave's is known for its hot chicken, which comes in hot, extra hot, and reaper varieties, diners can pick chicken without the mouth-scor…
STEAK OUT: Wayne PD Nabs Warehouse Burglar Swiping Choice Cuts STEAK OUT: Wayne PD Nabs Warehouse Burglar Swiping Choice Cuts
Steak OUT: Wayne PD Nabs Warehouse Burglar Swiping Choice Cuts A late-night burglar dressed in dark clothing drove a pallet jack loaded with thousands of dollars worth of steaks to an exit of a food service warehouse -- and directly into the arms of Wayne police, authorities said. Amid a series of after-hours break-ins, Driscoll Foods arranged for a special police detail at their facility on Westbelt near the Willowbrook Mall, Detective Capt. Dan Daly said. It paid off when Officer Pat Wlazel and Detective Nick Henriquez spotted a vehicle slowly drive by around 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, the captain said. Soon after they saw a bandit – identified a…