Paramus Detectives Nab Repeat Offender In Mall, Wendy's Burglaries Paramus Detectives Nab Repeat Offender In Mall, Wendy's Burglaries
Paramus Detectives Nab Repeat Offender In Mall, Wendy's Burglaries A pair of Paramus detectives nabbed an accused burglar from Paterson who they said stole $485 from a mall kiosk and $150 from a local Wendy's. Erick Saldana, 35, of Paterson took two cash drawers from the Tee Shirt Guy kiosk at Bergen Town Center on Route 4 after the shop closed on Aug. 14, Police Chief Kenneth Ehrenberg said. He tried grabbing some merchandise, as well, but failed, the chief said. Around 3:50 a.m. Aug. 17, Saldana entered Wendy's just down the road from the mall on eastbound Route 4 through a back door and emptied the registers, Ehrenberg said. River Edge police arrested…
Restaurants Opening This Spring In East Rutherford's American Dream Mall Restaurants Opening This Spring In East Rutherford's American Dream Mall
Restaurants Opening This Spring In East Rutherford's American Dream Mall East Rutherford’s famed American Dream Mall is continuing to prepare for its next wave of food and restaurant openings.  From upscale and Asian eats to classic American fare and more, the massive location will eventually serve as a hub for about 100 dining spots. The following restaurants are expected to open their doors at the American Dream Mall in March: Thai Express: Thai express has more than 300 locations worldwide. The fast-casual chain specializes in dishes crafted with authentic, Thai ingredients and flavors. Wendy’s: One of America’s most popular burger chain…
Three-Vehicle Crash Injures Two, Including Police Officer, Near Area Gas Station Three-Vehicle Crash Injures Two, Including Police Officer, Near Area Gas Station
Three-Vehicle Crash Injures Two, Including Police Officer, Near Area Gas Station Two people were seriously injured during a three-vehicle crash in the area, including a police officer. The Town of Poughkeepsie crash took place around 10:24 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 25, on South Road in the area of the Mobil Gas Station, said police. A 2010 Toyota driven by a 42-year-old man from Glendale, Arizona, was traveling north, when he attempted to make an illegal U-turn to travel south and was struck by a Town of Poughkeepsie Police vehicle traveling southbound, according to police. After the initial collision, the police vehicle then traveled across the northbound lanes o…
Man Charged In Armed Robbery At Wendy's In Area Man Charged In Armed Robbery At Wendy's In Area
Man Charged In Armed Robbery At Wendy's In Area A man is behind bars after being identified as the suspect who allegedly was involved in an armed robbery in the area, police said. Orange County resident Daniel Webster, 44, of Middletown, allegedly walked into Wendy’s on Route 211 East in Wallkill at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 6, brandishing a handgun and demanding a manager open the restaurant’s safe, the Town of Wallkill police said. It is alleged that Webster took an unknown amount of cash after making the threat and took off, prompting a police investigation. According to police, the investigation led them to Webster, …
Long Islanders Reveal More Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders Reveal More Weirdest Food Combinations
Long Islanders Reveal More Weirdest Food Combinations Long Islanders revealed more of their "weirdest" food combinations when asked on the Long Island Food & Drink group page in part two of an earlier story. Here are some of note: "Peanut butter and salami sandwich or just rolled up," said Doreen Sobelman- Ainslie. "In high school, we used to smash up potato chips into our little ice cream cups," said Cindy Hoey Cavorti. "This was the best thing," added Leslie Foran-Bell on the topic. Gavin Liam said, "Hot honey on pizza." Linda Gieir Chaimowitz said, "Peanut butter, Marshmallow Fluff, and whipped cream sandwich." Earli…
Former Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Captain Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Department Former Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Captain Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Department
Former Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Captain Accused Of Stealing Thousands From Department A former Manhasset-Lakeville fire captain has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from a bank account used by the department. Alex November, 30, of Glen Cove, was arrested on Thursday, June 20 and charged with grand larceny, 12 counts of falsifying business records, and official misconduct, said the Nassau County District Attorney's Office. “This defendant allegedly stole more than $10,000 from a Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department bank account and used that money for personal expenses,” District Attorney Madeline Singas said. “Volunteer fire departments provide lifesavin…
Stewart's Reopens On Route 46, Car-Hop Service Returning Soon Stewart's Reopens On Route 46, Car-Hop Service Returning Soon
Stewart's Reopens On Route 46, Car-Hop Service Returning Soon Stewart's Root Beer Drive-In is back on Route 46 for one more season -- and soon the car-hop service will be, too. The all-American roadside eatery that opened more than 70 years ago closed in 2017 during talks of converting the restaurant into a Wendy's. But negotiation and approval delays has given owner Hugo Degidi another season, to many customers' delight. Crinkle-cut fries, frothy root beer floats, Coney Island hot dogs and cheeseburgers are among the favorite menu items at Stewart's. Stewart's, 449 US-46, Rockaway
Wayne PD: 179 Oxy Pills, Coke, $832 Drug Money Found In SUV Parked After-Hours At Wendy's Wayne PD: 179 Oxy Pills, Coke, $832 Drug Money Found In SUV Parked After-Hours At Wendy's
Wayne PD: 179 Oxy Pills, Coke, $832 Drug Money Found In SUV Parked After-Hours At Wendy's Wayne police seized 179 Oxycodone pills, a bag of cocaine and $832 in suspected drug proceeds from a Queens driver who’d been parked at the Wendy’s on Route 46 nearly two hours before it opened. Officers Ardian Cela and Gerard Venezia had noticed the 2016 Mazda SUV while responding to another incident about an hour earlier, Detective Capt. Laurence Martin said. Drug paraphernalia in plain view raised their suspicions, prompting a search that turned up the drugs and cash, Martin said. The driver, 44-year-old Edward Cahill, was released pending court action on various drug offenses, under Ne…
Route 17 TGI Friday's Out, Westin Hotel In Route 17 TGI Friday's Out, Westin Hotel In
Route 17 TGI Friday's Out, Westin Hotel In A TGI Friday's on Route 17 will be coming down to make room for a Westin hotel. Approved this summer by the Wood-Ridge Planning Board, the seven-story hotel is owned by Briad Development -- the same developer that owns TGI Friday's and the Wendy's next door, NorthJersey.com reports. There will be approximately 100 rooms available in the hotel. No word on when work or demolition will begin.
PHOTOS: The Barriers Worked! Car Crashes Into Paramus Wendy's -- Almost PHOTOS: The Barriers Worked! Car Crashes Into Paramus Wendy's -- Almost
Photos: The Barriers Worked! Car Crashes Into Paramus Wendy's -- Almost The crash barriers worked! On what would have been the late founder Dave Thomas's 86th birthday, a car barreling into a Wendy's restaurant on eastbound Route 4 in Paramus landed atop bollards erected after several previous crashes. There was no immediate word on injuries after the white sedan ended up pointed in the air. CHECK BACK FOR MORE DETAILS
Police: Drunken Driver Fell Asleep In Wendy's Drive-Thru In Milford Police: Drunken Driver Fell Asleep In Wendy's Drive-Thru In Milford
Police: Drunken Driver Fell Asleep In Wendy's Drive-Thru In Milford MILFORD, Conn. — A 26-year-old man was arrested on drunken driving charges after he fell asleep in the drive-thru at Wendy's overnight, Milford police said. Milford police were called to the Pilot Travel Center on Old Gate Lane at 2:53 a.m. Sunday about the driver.  An investigation led to the arrest of Angel Irizarry of West Haven on a charge of driving under the influence, police said. Irizarry provided a breath sample, which showed he had an elevated blood alcohol level, police said.  He was released on $500 bond for a court appearance on Feb. 8.