Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
NY Couple Caught Stuffing $6K In J.Crew Clothes Into Bodysuit At Paramus Mall: Police NY Couple Caught Stuffing $6K In J.Crew Clothes Into Bodysuit At Paramus Mall: Police
NY Couple Caught Stuffing $6K In J.Crew Clothes Into Bodysuit At Paramus Mall: Police A couple from East Elmhurst, NY, was arrested after Paramus police say they stuffed more than $6,000 in J.Crew merchandise into a hidden bodysuit and tried to make a clean getaway at a local mall. Detectives with the Paramus Police Department’s Organized Retail Crime Unit were watching a suspicious vehicle in the mall parking lot on Thursday, March 20, around 2:40 p.m., when they spotted the suspects going back and forth between the car and the store, said Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti, who did not name the mall. Detective Matt McGuire saw a male and female repeatedly traveling betwe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Bergenfield, NJ
News
Dumont HS Teacher Narrowly Loses 'Jeopardy!' — Can You Answer His Clues Correctly? Dumont HS Teacher Narrowly Loses 'Jeopardy!' — Can You Answer His Clues Correctly?
Dumont HS Teacher Narrowly Loses 'Jeopardy!' — Can You Answer His Clues Correctly? It was a big night on "Jeopardy!" for Paramus resident Eugene Huang, a teacher at Dumont High School, who made a memorable debut during the Tuesday, March 25 episode — coming just shy of a dramatic upset in the game’s final moments. Huang competed against returning champion Josh Weikert, a politics professor from Collegeville, PA, and Sara Balmuth, an archaeologist from Shasta Lake, CA. Josh came into the night as a two-day champ with $32,800 already under his belt. Here are some of the hardest questions that Huang got right (but you can click here to see the entire game and the answer…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
Business
9 New Bergen County Restaurants You Need To Try Right Now 9 New Bergen County Restaurants You Need To Try Right Now
9 New Bergen County Restaurants You Need To Try Right Now Bergen County’s food scene is heating up with a fresh wave of restaurant openings, bringing bold flavors, unique concepts, and big chef names to neighborhoods across the area. From loaded yuca fries and Greek classics to sizzling ramen and wood-fired pizza, here’s a look at the newest spots you’ll want to add to your must-try list. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BentoMe (@bentomeus) BentoMe, Bergenfield Sushi, but make it speedy. BentoMe is a new takeout and delivery-only spot at 78 Portland Ave. in Bergenfield offering classic…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Swatting Hoax Sends Cops Racing To Empty Paramus Home, Here's Who They Say Was Behind It Swatting Hoax Sends Cops Racing To Empty Paramus Home, Here's Who They Say Was Behind It
Swatting Hoax Sends Cops Racing To Empty Paramus Home, Here's Who They Say Was Behind It A 39-year-old man has been charged after authorities say he made a hoax call to police, falsely reporting a burglary in progress in Paramus and prompting a major emergency response. Joseph D. Monticello, 39, of East Hanover, was arrested after investigators determined he deliberately fabricated the report, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. The incident unfolded on Friday, March 7, at approximately 11:40 a.m., when Paramus Police Communications received an anonymous 911 call claiming that three to four masked men were loading items into a white van outside a home. The caller abruptl…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus, NJ
Police & Fire
Inferno Destroys Multi-Million Dollar Paramus Home, Firefighter Slips On Marble Floor: Sources Inferno Destroys Multi-Million Dollar Paramus Home, Firefighter Slips On Marble Floor: Sources
Inferno Destroys Multi-Million Dollar Paramus Home, Firefighter Slips On Marble Floor: Sources A massive fire that destroyed a newly built multi-million dollar home in Paramus started in a car parked in the driveway and quickly spread to the house early Monday, March 17, Daily Voice has learned. The fire broke out at approximately 2:10 a.m., igniting one of three vehicles (two Teslas and a non-electric vehicle) parked in the driveway, responders said. The vehicle that caught fire was not one of the Teslas, responders said. Flames quickly engulfed the garage, climbed the side of the home, and spread to the second floor and roof. Firefighters battled the inferno for more than four hour…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Police & Fire
Trio Arrested For Sexual Assaults Across Bergen County, Two Involving Children: Prosecutor Trio Arrested For Sexual Assaults Across Bergen County, Two Involving Children: Prosecutor
Trio Arrested For Sexual Assaults Across Bergen County, Two Involving Children: Prosecutor A trio of Bergen County men were arrested in a string of sexual assaults dating back to 2023, authorities announced Monday, March 10. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said that Carlos L. Sibri, 33, of Hackensack; Jonathan E. Rodriguez, 35, of Englewood; and Hector R. Estrada Roca, 37, of Teaneck, have all been lodged in the county jail. The following information was released by Musella: Sibri was arrested on Friday, March 7, and charged with aggravated sexual assault and attempted aggravated sexual assault. His arrest was the result of an investigation dating back to Dec. 17, 2023, wh…

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by Cecilia Levine
Brooklyn Park, MD
News
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
Baltimore Hospital Ranked In Top 5 Worldwide, Six Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…

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by Chris Spiker
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Obituaries
Services Set For Lodi High School Senior Killed In Clifton Crash Services Set For Lodi High School Senior Killed In Clifton Crash
Services Set For Lodi High School Senior Killed In Clifton Crash Services have been finalized for a Lodi High School senior who was killed in a Clifton crash, one month before her 18th birthday. A GoFundMe campaign, launched by Veronica Delgado to support Ezra Sanchez’s family had raised $19,900 as of Friday, March 7. Sanchez was a loving, outgoing 17-year-old who attended Lodi High School and was weeks away from turning 18 on April 3, according to Delgado. "This is shocking and tragic," Delgado wrote. "We are setting up this GoFundMe to help relieve the burden of costs for this family. Any and all donations are appreciated." While they did not identif…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Marketing Firm In Bergen County In 2024: WOWbix Best Marketing Firm In Bergen County In 2024: WOWbix
Best Marketing Firm In Bergen County In 2024: WOWbix We are thrilled to announce that WOWbix has been named Best Marketing Firm in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Since its founding in 2015, WOWbix, which specializes in services like branding, SEO, web design, social media marketing, and PPC, has been dedicated to helping businesses thrive without breaking the bank, according to its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ categories in December. …

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by Daily Voice
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Bookstore In Bergen County In 2024: Barnes & Noble Best Bookstore In Bergen County In 2024: Barnes & Noble
Best Bookstore In Bergen County In 2024: Barnes & Noble We are thrilled to announce that Barnes & Noble in Paramus has been named Best Bookstore in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! After relocating from its former location in 2023, the new Paramus store reopened with a modern and redesigned space that features a carefully curated selection of books, toys, games, and gifts as well as an updated Barnes & Noble Cafe, according to its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period fo…

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by Daily Voice
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Kids' Clothing Store In Bergen County In 2024: Carter's Best Kids' Clothing Store In Bergen County In 2024: Carter's
Best Kids' Clothing Store In Bergen County In 2024: Carter's We are thrilled to announce that Carter's in Paramus has been named Best Kids' Clothing Store in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Carter's, a trusted name for children's clothing for generations, offers quality and stylish outfits for boys and girls ranging in sizes from preemie to 14, according to its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ categories in December.  Daily Voice Congratulations t…

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by Daily Voice
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Cocktails In Bergen County In 2024: The Orange Lantern Best Cocktails In Bergen County In 2024: The Orange Lantern
Best Cocktails In Bergen County In 2024: The Orange Lantern We are thrilled to announce that the Orange Lantern has been named Best Cocktails in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! Established in 1933, the Orange Lantern is known for its expertly crafted drinks, friendly service, and electric atmosphere, according to its website. The Orange Lantern also offers live music twice a week, per its website. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ categories in December.  …

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