'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 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 …
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Sayreville Parkway Crash Shuts All Lanes During Evening Rush A crash shut down all southbound local lanes of the Garden State Parkway in Middlesex County on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 27, according to a traffic alert. The crash was reported south of the Raritan Toll Plaza in Sayreville as of 4:52 p.m., according to 511NJ. A medical helicopter was reportedly called to the scene. All southbound local lanes were blocked and traffic cameras show major gridlock. Daily Voice has reached out to NJSP for details.
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Suspect Wanted In Bergen County Car Theft Case Joins Pal Behind Bars A 21-year-old Jersey City man wanted for months in a string of alleged car thefts and burglaries across Bergen County has been arrested, and it's not his first run-in with police alongside his alleged accomplice. Donte Anthony Wright was taken into custody Monday, Oct. 26, in connection with a string of incidents across Cliffside Park, Palisades Park, and Leonia on May 24, court records show. The latest investigation began with a stolen wallet and a trail of credit card transactions, after a vehicle was burglarized on Hillside Avenue in Palisades Park, Police Capt. James Rotundo s…
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Off-Duty Police Sergeant Assaults 2 At Local NJ Restaurant: Prosecutor An off-duty police sergeant is accused of assaulting two patrons at a North Jersey restaurant, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 27. Thomas Connors, 39, of West Milford, allegedly assaulted the two patrons at Jessie's Country Kettle located on the Greenwood Lake Turnpike, around 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes said. Connors, a West Milford police sergeant, was arrested without incident in Totowa on Tuesday, Oct. 27, by members of the Passaic County Prosecutor's Office Public Integrity Unit, Valdes said. He was charged with two counts of simp…

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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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Murder Charge Reinstated For Ex-nypd Detective In Fatal GWB Shooting: Report A retired NYPD detective from the Hudson Valley, NY accused of fatally shooting a father of two during a road-rage confrontation on the George Washington Bridge is once again facing a murder charge after a Manhattan grand jury returned an indictment, according to reports.  Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was indicted on second-degree murder on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in connection with the shooting death of Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported.  The indictment marks a significant development in the case, as Romero had initially been charged with murder following the …

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Pop-Tarts Launching 'Unexpected' Flavor Inspired By Liquid Death: When To Buy Pop-Tarts is teaming up with Liquid Death to introduce a new orange-flavored pastry. The new Squeezed to Death Frosted Orange Pop-Tarts will arrive at participating retailers in November, Mars, Incorporated announced in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 27. The limited-time flavor is based on Liquid Death's orange soda-flavored sparkling water. The toaster pastries feature an orange-flavored filling and a crust with hints of sugar cookie flavor, along with frosting and orange sprinkles. "Pop-Tarts has always made room for a little fun with flavor, and our partnerships let us take that spirit…

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Bright Fireballs Could Punctuate Taurid Meteor Shower Peak: Best Viewing Times The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …