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'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire 'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire 'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire
'We Did Not Choose To Leave': Popular NJ Pizzeria Owner Taking Over Bakery Space After Fire The owner of a French bakery and chocolate shop in North Jersey says he was forced out of his longtime downtown location following a fire and a dispute with his landlords, and now a popular area pizza maker is taking over the space. Cedric Hosy, owner of Chocolatine on East Main Street, said the bakery's departure was not voluntary and that he had fought to reopen following the June fire. The fire broke out at neighboring Cafe Crevier just before 1 a.m. in early June, spreading flames and smoke into Chocolatine, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The Morris County Prosecutor's Offi…

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Bergen County Italian Market Closing After 14 Years Bergen County Italian Market Closing After 14 Years Bergen County Italian Market Closing After 14 Years
Bergen County Italian Market Closing After 14 Years An Italian market and catering business is closing after 14 years in Bergen County, its owners announced. Matera's Italian Market & Catering and The Loft on Park Avenue in Rutherford will close after serving the community since 2012, the business announced in a heartfelt Facebook post Monday, Oct. 26. The family-owned business became a fixture in Rutherford, serving Italian food and sandwiches while catering family celebrations, holidays and special occasions. "What started in 2012 as a dream became something far greater than we could have ever imagined," the post reads. "Matera’s was …
Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says
Bergen County Among NJ's Top Counties For Deer Crashes, AAA Says New Jersey drivers are hitting deer at record rates, and the most dangerous time of year is here. A record 11,692 deer-related crashes were reported across the Garden State in 2025, up nearly 2% from the previous record set in 2024, according to AAA Northeast, citing state crash data from Numetric. With deer mating season peaking in October and November, AAA is warning motorists to stay alert, particularly around dawn and dusk, when deer are most active. Between 2020 and 2025, New Jersey recorded 64,780 deer-related crashes, including more than 4,252 involving injuries and 15 involving…
Deadly Mass Shooting Erupts At NJ Candlelight Vigil, Prosecutor Says Deadly Mass Shooting Erupts At NJ Candlelight Vigil, Prosecutor Says Deadly Mass Shooting Erupts At NJ Candlelight Vigil, Prosecutor Says
Deadly Mass Shooting Erupts At NJ Candlelight Vigil, Prosecutor Says A candlelight vigil turned deadly when gunfire erupted, leaving one person dead and four others wounded in a New Jersey city on Monday evening, Oct. 26, authorities said. The shooting happened near Elmwood Place and Irvington Avenue around 9:30 p.m., Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel said. Mourners had reportedly gathered to honor a man killed in a shooting seven years ago. Elizabeth police responding to reports of gunfire found five victims, one of whom was later pronounced dead, prosecutors said. The four surviving victims were being treated at a local hospital, authorities …
Route 17 Dunkin Customer Pulls Knife On Manager Over Unpaid Donuts, Gatorade: Police Route 17 Dunkin Customer Pulls Knife On Manager Over Unpaid Donuts, Gatorade: Police Route 17 Dunkin Customer Pulls Knife On Manager Over Unpaid Donuts, Gatorade: Police
Route 17 Dunkin Customer Pulls Knife On Manager Over Unpaid Donuts, Gatorade: Police A man who walked out of a Bergen County Dunkin without paying for donuts and a Gatorade pulled a knife on the store manager who followed him outside, police said. The incident happened at the Dunkin on Route 17 North in Rutherford around 8:50 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, when Ricardo Salamon ordered doughnuts and a Gatorade before leaving without paying, Rutherford police Chief Sean Farrell said. When the store manager followed him outside and tried to get him to pay, Salamon pulled a knife and began advancing toward the employee, the chief said. Customers pulled the manager back insi…

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Best Places For Retirement Revealed In New Rankings: See Full List A new national ranking reveals the top communities for Americans to spend their retirement years. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Places to Retire list on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The website evaluated more than 850 cities based on factors like affordability, quality of life, health care access, and taxes for retirees. Affordability became the top priority in this year's rankings as Americans continue facing higher living costs and inflation. U.S. News adjusted its scoring system to give more weight to the financial concerns of people approaching retirement. Midland, Michigan,…

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Missing NJ Man, 34, Found Dead In Heavily Wooded Area Along Brook Missing NJ Man, 34, Found Dead In Heavily Wooded Area Along Brook Missing NJ Man, 34, Found Dead In Heavily Wooded Area Along Brook
Missing NJ Man, 34, Found Dead In Heavily Wooded Area Along Brook A 34-year-old Flemington man reported missing in Hunterdon County was found dead in a heavily wooded area along a brook, Monday, Oct. 26, authorities said. Andrew Hunter was reported missing to borough police the day before, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office and Flemington Borough Police Department said. A search involving multiple law enforcement agencies ended when Hunter was found dead in a heavily wooded area along Bushkill Brook in Flemington, authorities said. Preliminary findings showed no signs of suspicious circumstances, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, auth…

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Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks is bringing back one of its most popular holiday traditions. The coffeehouse giant announced the return date for Red Cup Day in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 26. The annual giveaway will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Customers who buy a holiday beverage will receive a limited-edition reusable holiday cup. "Red Cup Day returns Nov. 17! ❤️," the chain posted. "Get ready for one of Starbucks' most beloved traditions." Starbucks hasn't revealed the design of this year's red cup or announced which holiday drinks will qualify for the promotion. …

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Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know
Starbucks Sets Date For Red Cup Day 2026: What To Know Starbucks is bringing back one of its most popular holiday traditions. The coffeehouse giant announced the return date for Red Cup Day in an Instagram post on Monday, Oct. 26. The annual giveaway will be celebrated on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Customers who buy a holiday beverage will receive a limited-edition reusable holiday cup. "Red Cup Day returns Nov. 17! ❤️," the chain posted. "Get ready for one of Starbucks' most beloved traditions." Starbucks hasn't revealed the design of this year's red cup or announced which holiday drinks will qualify for the promotion. …

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Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO) Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO) Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (VIDEO)
Mom Leaves 4 Kids Home Alone For Vegas Work Trip, Arrested At Airport: Police (Video) A mother was accused of leaving her four children home alone for several days while she traveled to Las Vegas for work, authorities said. Irene Miller, 50, was arrested at Orlando International Airport after returning from Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 23, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office. The Kissimmee, Florida, woman faces four counts of child neglect without great bodily harm. Miller left her four kids, ages 14, 12, 11, and 9, at their home when she traveled to Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 18, deputies said. She told investigators that a babysitter from Tampa…