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Community Rallying To Send Body Of 'Wonderful Person' Killed In VA Hit-Run Back To El Salvador Community Rallying To Send Body Of 'Wonderful Person' Killed In VA Hit-Run Back To El Salvador
Community Rallying To Send Body Of 'Wonderful Person' Killed In VA Hit-Run Back To El Salvador Before a hit-and-run driver in Fairfax County killed him, Julio Pasassi was a pillar of his adopted community who was known as a "true friend and leader," according to his family. Now that same community is rallying around his family as they hope to send his body back to his native El Salvador to be buried along with other loved ones. "Julio was struck by a hit-and-run driver as (he) walked to his car during his morning commute," Stephanie Trimmer, who organized a fundraiser for the Pasassi family, said.  "This devastating loss has affected all of us, and our thoughts are with Julio’s…
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game
Best Restaurants To Try If You're Going To Jets Or Giants Game Watched the New York Jets and New York Giants in Week 1 and already having second thoughts about buying a ticket to see them play at MetLife Stadium this year? Well, there are plenty of restaurants and bars around the stadium if you're planning to see the Giants attempt to rebound from their dismal 2023 season or see if Gang Green can live up to the hype.  And who knows, pick the right spot and you might see Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a Cedar Grove resident, celebrating what Jets fans hope will be many home victories this season. Marcus Live! Bar & Grille in American D…
New Owners Of The Cottage Bar Have Message For Longtime Customers New Owners Of The Cottage Bar Have Message For Longtime Customers
New Owners Of The Cottage Bar Have Message For Longtime Customers It took months for Anabella Sol Cavagliato and Jorge Mora to gain the trust of patrons after opening In The Drink. It was 2017 and the bar and restaurant at Preakness Valley Golf Course in Wayne had long been owned and operated by someone else. The customers were skeptical of change. They didn't like it, at first. They didn't want it, said Cavagliato, 41, and Mora, 47, of Bogota. But over time, the customers warmed up to the new atmosphere, fare, and drinks. These days, In The Drink is thriving. And so are its owners, who will be taking over The Cottage Bar — the Irish pub two d…
'Life Had Its Own Plans:' Man Chasing American Dream Dies In Fatal Maryland Crash 'Life Had Its Own Plans:' Man Chasing American Dream Dies In Fatal Maryland Crash
'Life Had Its Own Plans:' Man Chasing American Dream Dies In Fatal Maryland Crash Isaac Akomanyi came to Maryland, leaving his wife and young son behind in Ghana, in search of the American dream. That dream was shattered in July when the Germantown man was involved in a fatal crash in Montgomery County, leaving 3-year-old Aden, wife Mavis, and other loved ones reeling in Africa. On the evening of Saturday, July 20, Akomanyi was driving a Nissan when he was involved in a crash with a Dodge Ram 1500 pick-up that ended with his car wrapped around a tree and the truck smashing through the back of his vehicle.  Now, the community is coming to the aid of the fa…
Mom, 4-Year-Old Hospitalized After I-81 Triple Fatal Crash In Central PA Mom, 4-Year-Old Hospitalized After I-81 Triple Fatal Crash In Central PA
Mom, 4-Year-Old Hospitalized After I-81 Triple Fatal Crash In Central PA A 4-year-old girl and her mom are in the hospital with serious injuries after a triple fatal crash on Interstate 81 killed the family's matriarch, a family friend told Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 16.  Lieu Nguyen, 49 of Harrisburg, was among the three killed in a crash when a tractor-trailer left I-81 North went over the grassy median and struck multiple vehicles on I-81 South on Sunday, July 14, as Daily Voice reported at the time.  Lieu's daughter, 28-year-old Hoa-my Nguyen, and her daughter (Lieu granddaughter) 4-year-old Mila Nguyen remain in Hersey Medical Center w…
H-Mart Opening 16,800-Square-Foot Food Hall At American Dream Mall H-Mart Opening 16,800-Square-Foot Food Hall At American Dream Mall
H-Mart Opening 16,800-Square-Foot Food Hall At American Dream Mall The top Asian supermarket in the country is coming to American Dream in a big way. American Dream, in East Rutherford, announced H Mart will be opening a 16,860-square-foot food hall later this spring. The food hall will be the largest in the northeast. Food offerings at H Mart will include Korean delicacies from Sang's Tofu & Grill and K-Town Hero, offering bulgogi beef brisket, fried chicken and gochujang pork belly by Hooni Kim. Other fast-casual Asian dining options include:  The Bao: Specializing in Dim Sum, noodles and soup dumplings Gold Miss: Donuts, hot dogs, ice cream,…
Hoboken Mayor Announces Congressional Run, Primarying Menendez Hoboken Mayor Announces Congressional Run, Primarying Menendez
Hoboken Mayor Announces Congressional Run, Primarying Menendez Ravi Bhalla, the mayor of Hoboken, announced Tuesday, Dec. 12, he is running for Congress in New Jersey's 8th Congressional District. Bhalla will be primarying incumbent Rob Menendez (D-Jersey City), the son of Senator Robert Menendez, who was recently indicted on federal corruption charges. The younger Menendez, who has represented the 8th district since 2023, has not been accused of any wrongdoing.  Menendez announced in September he was running for re-election for a second term and has already received endorsements from numerous elected officials in Hudson County. In a video announ…
American Dream: Pizza Chefs From Italy Open Bergen County Restaurant American Dream: Pizza Chefs From Italy Open Bergen County Restaurant
American Dream: Pizza Chefs From Italy Open Bergen County Restaurant Five immigrants, three of whom are pizza chefs from Italy, have opened a Bergen County restaurant in pursuit of the American Dream. Culto Italiano, or the Italian vibe, opened on Dec. 1 at 49 W. Church Street in Bergenfield.The three pizza chefs are 31-year-old Corrado Cervelli, 23-year-old Angelo Riccio, Gianni Massaro. The other two owners are Tammy Castellanos and her husband, Ariel Castellanos, of Rutherford. Tammy and Ariel Castellanos with Corrado Cervelli, Angelo Riccio, and Gianni Massaro at their new restaurant, Culto Italiano. Courtesy of Tammy Castellanos …
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In American Dream Mall Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In American Dream Mall
Celebrity Chef Opening Action-Packed Restaurant In American Dream Mall Guests will get a front-row seat to the action at one celebrity chef's new restaurant, coming to New Jersey. Award-winning chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson is bringing Marcus Live! Bar & Grille to the American Dream in East Rutherford in early December. Samuelsson planned and executed the Obama Administration's first State dinner honoring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and curated the team of chefs for the 2022 Met Gala menu, his website says. Marcus Samuelsson Vogler Wikipedia The recipient of eight James Bard Foundation awards, has served as head judge on "Top Chef…
Babies R Us Reopening At American Dream Babies R Us Reopening At American Dream
Babies R Us Reopening At American Dream After five years, Babies R Us is back. The retailer, a spinoff of Toys R Us, is reopening at American Dream in East Rutherford on Wednesday, July 19 at 11 a.m. following a ribbon cutting ceremony.  The American Dream location spans 10,000 square feet and will offer products and services to new and expecting families. Babies R Us originally shut its doors in 2018. The Babies R Us opening comes on the heels of competitor Buy Buy Baby announcing it will close all its locations. Toys R Us is also attempting a comeback at American Dream, opening a flagship two-story location at the mall in…
Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream
Win Taylor Swift Tickets At American Dream American Dream in East Rutherford is getting into Taylor Swift weekend, offering up perhaps the greatest prize of all. To celebrate Swift's three shows at Met Life Stadium next door, American Dream is offering up 3 sets of tickets, 1 pair for each of her The Era Tour shows on Friday, May 26, Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28.  Attendees can enter online here, but they must be there in person onsite when the winner is announced at 5 p.m. each day. On Friday and Saturday, the winner will be announced at The Dream Stage, Court A, Level 1 and on Sunday at Court C, Level 1. Aside from ti…
New Kosher Restaurants Opening At American Dream New Kosher Restaurants Opening At American Dream
New Kosher Restaurants Opening At American Dream A trio of Kosher eateries are set to open at American Dream in East Rutherford. Bravo Kosher Pizza will be offering New York style pizza, salads and dishes. Chickies offers traditional and creative falafel dishes, while Goldie Lox will be serving tie-dye bagels, sandwiches and juices. The restaurants join the lineup of kosher eateries at American Dream which include Cinnabon, Cotton Pop Shop, Dunkin’ Donuts, Geoffrey’s Café, Häagen-Dazs, Oreo Café, and Mrs. Fields. "We’ve made a conscious effort to bring in dining options that support a variety of dietary needs and that includes an ex…
Retired Police Chief, Polish Immigrant Open New Gym In Old Jersey City Firehouse Retired Police Chief, Polish Immigrant Open New Gym In Old Jersey City Firehouse
Retired Police Chief, Polish Immigrant Open New Gym In Old Jersey City Firehouse One is a retired police chief from Bergen County and the other a Polish immigrant who 20 years ago was rollerblading home from work at 3 a.m. because he had no other means of transportation. Both have achieved their shared dream of owning a gym. Marty Kahn, who retired as Fairview's police chief last July, and David Jaros, who moved to Lodi from Poland knowing not a lick of English are opening Firehouse Fitness later this spring, in a historic Jersey City firehouse. The name came easily to the fitness buffs, who met some years ago in the 5 a.m. crew at Hackensack Meridian Fitness and Welln…
Peruvian Brothers Living American Dream Bringing 'Taste Of Home' To Amazon's HQ2 Peruvian Brothers Living American Dream Bringing 'Taste Of Home' To Amazon's HQ2
Peruvian Brothers Living American Dream Bringing 'Taste Of Home' To Amazon's HQ2 The American Dream is what the Lanzone family was after when they moved from Peru to McLean, VA in the late 1990s. Brothers Giuseppe and Mario were in their teens at the time, and spoke little English. The adjustment wasn’t easy, but given the state of their home country — riddled with terrorism, kidnappings and political unrest — it was a necessary one. The American Dream that Giuseppe and Mario achieved is one they never could’ve imagined. After one became an Olympic rower for Team USA, and the other the captain of a yacht in the Mediterranean, the brothers are seeing wild success as th…
Albanian Chef, GF Open Bethlehem Steakhouse In Love Story For The Ages Albanian Chef, GF Open Bethlehem Steakhouse In Love Story For The Ages
Albanian Chef, GF Open Bethlehem Steakhouse In Love Story For The Ages Life has brought nothing but good things to Genc Gashi since meeting Samantha Gangewere, he says. The 26-year-old Albanian native moved to the US in 2017, and would go on to work as a chef at Three Oak Steakhouse in Easton. It was there that he met 31-year-old Gangewere, a loyal patron. Genc GashiCourtesy of Genc Gashi The two became a couple in 2021, and discovered they shared the same dream of opening a restaurant. Gashi says Gangewere's support was just what he needed to make his American Dream come true. Gashi quit his job at Three Oak last August, and that very day, the couple beg…
Italian Family Living American Dream Gets Visit From Portnoy At North Jersey Pizzeria Italian Family Living American Dream Gets Visit From Portnoy At North Jersey Pizzeria
Italian Family Living American Dream Gets Visit From Portnoy At North Jersey Pizzeria Four generations with 60 years of pizza knowledge shared a slice of their story of the American Dream with pizza aficionado Dave Portnoy.  The Curcio's apparently run a pizza destiny with cheese of gold, based on how popular their parlor Sun-Ray Pizza was with passers-by as they advised Barstool Sports CEO Dave Portnoy with which style of pizza made the family famous.  Portnoy visited 440 Main Street in Little Falls and mistakenly ordered a thin "barstool" style pizza, but the family typically makes square Sicilian-style pizza, like their patriarchy and recently deceased founder L…
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Brand-New Poll Reveals NYers' Reaction To Student Loan Forgiveness Plan When it comes to President Biden’s sweeping plan to forgive thousands of dollars in federal student loans, a majority of New Yorkers support the move, according to a fresh Siena College poll.  The poll found that by 56 to 33 percent, New Yorkers supported the plan, which would forgive up to $20,000 in debt for those who received Pell Grants with loans held by the Department of Education. Non-Pell Grant recipients would have $10,000 in student debt canceled. Among those polled, 29 percent think Biden’s plan goes too far, while 21 percent said it doesn’t go far enough. Thirty-nine …
'Tony Lived The American Dream': Restaurant Owner From Yonkers Dies 'Tony Lived The American Dream': Restaurant Owner From Yonkers Dies
'Tony Lived The American Dream': Restaurant Owner From Yonkers Dies A longtime restaurant owner in Westchester County has died at the age of 82 following a long illness. Anthony Manousos, of Yonkers, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 26, according to his obituary. He was the husband of Orsa Manousos and the father of Michael and Seva.  He immigrated to the United States at the age of 16 with his father and sister and lived in Yonkers for the rest of his life. "Tony lived the American Dream," his obituary reads. Manousos was proud of his Greek heritage, leading a number of different community organizations, and he had a passion for c…
Toys 'R' Us Makes Comeback With Opening Of US Flagship Store In NJ Toys 'R' Us Makes Comeback With Opening Of US Flagship Store In NJ
Toys 'R' Us Makes Comeback With Opening Of US Flagship Store In NJ National toy retailer Toys ’R’ Us is making a surprise comeback with the opening of a massive two-story flagship store in the Garden State’s renowned American Dream Mall. The brand’s very first flagship store comprises 20,000 square feet and will be “reminiscent of the beloved toy store customers know and love,” officials said. In addition to featuring a massive selection of toys of all types, the store allows visitors to watch interactive experiences and enjoy product demonstrations. Meawhile, younger guests can meet Geoffrey the Giraffe and fill up at the beloved mascot’s branded cafe be…
Tiësto Headlining Thanksgiving Eve Show At NJ Mall Tiësto Headlining Thanksgiving Eve Show At NJ Mall
Tiësto Headlining Thanksgiving Eve Show At NJ Mall Tiësto will be headlining a concert at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford on Thanksgiving Eve. The international EDM DJ will be spinning his hits at Nickelodeon Universe, from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Nov. 24.  General admission tickets are $111.87, with VIP admission tickets going for  $190.97. Click here to buy tickets. Tiësto - The Business (Official Lyric Video) ⏬ Get Tiësto - The Business here: https://tiesto.lnk.to/TheBusiness Join the Notification Squad! Click the 🔔Bell. ✘ Prox Spotify Playlist!: http://spoti.fi/Proximity ✘ Proximity Instagram: http://instagram.com/Proximit…
Motorcyclist Killed In Meadowlands Crash Motorcyclist Killed In Meadowlands Crash
Motorcyclist Killed In Meadowlands Crash A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash near the Meadowlands in East Rutherford early Wednesday evening, responders said. The victim, 25, from West New York went down on the ramp from southbound Route 120 to eastbound Route 3 across from the American Dream shortly after 5 p.m., East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Phillip Taormina said. Three lanes of Route 120 along with the ramp remained closed for several hours  for clearing of the wreckage and the collection of evidence, the deputy chief said. All lanes were subsequently reopened, he said. East Rutherford police…
'American Dream Come True': Dr. Oz Surprises NJ Restaurateur With $10,000 'American Dream Come True': Dr. Oz Surprises NJ Restaurateur With $10,000
'American Dream Come True': Dr. Oz Surprises NJ Restaurateur With $10,000 Faith, hope and patience is what Morris County restaurateur Mickey Chopra says inspired him to help others during the pandemic, even though he was struggling. Everything came full circle for Chopra last week, when Dr. Oz surprised him with $10,000 for the launch of his new series, "Surprise Restaurant Rescue." "I may be born in India but here, right here is where you see America," said Chopra, who owns I2I Italian and Indian Fusion and Vinnie's Pizza and Ristorante in Boonton. "I wasn't going to let the pandemic shatter my American Dream."  Chopra moved to the U.S. from India at just …
Trump Says Westchester Affordable Housing Policy 'Trying To Destroy Beautiful Place' Trump Says Westchester Affordable Housing Policy 'Trying To Destroy Beautiful Place'
Trump Says Westchester Affordable Housing Policy 'Trying To Destroy Beautiful Place' Westchester was a trending topic on social media this week after President Donald Trump called it “ground zero” in a tirade on low-income housing. Trump took aim at Westchester during an interview on Fox News as he continues his crusade on low-income housing. In 2009 county officials reached an affordable housing settlement in which the county agreed upon for hundreds of affordable housing units in one of the nation’s wealthiest areas. “I know the suburbs,” Trump, who owns the Seven Spring estate in Bedford, said on Fox News. “Westchester was ground zero … okay … what they were trying to d…
Rockland County District Attorney Welcomes New Employee On Path To Be Assistant DA Rockland County District Attorney Welcomes New Employee On Path To Be Assistant DA
Rockland County District Attorney Welcomes New Employee On Path To Be Assistant DA A new employee who will later become the county's assistant district attorney was welcomed to Rockland County during a swearing-in ceremony. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II welcomed Rosibel Ventura Almonte as she was sworn in by the Honorable Roselina Serrano, Village of West Haverstraw Justice on Wednesday, June 24, at the Rockland County Courthouse. Almonte was hired as a legal assistant, and after passing the BAR exam and admission to practice law, she will serve as an assistant district attorney, Walsh said. Currently residing in Pomona, Al…
Here's How Much American Dream's Indoor Ski, Snow Board Slope Will Cost You Here's How Much American Dream's Indoor Ski, Snow Board Slope Will Cost You
Here's How Much American Dream's Indoor Ski, Snow Board Slope Will Cost You American Dream's indoor ski and snow board facility Big SNOW opens Thursday. Here's what it'll cost you. Note that packages are $20 cheaper if purchased online. The package comes with with ski/snowboard equipment rentals, pants and a jacket, a helmet, 2-hour slope access and complimentary access to the Terrain Based Learning™ skills areas with instructors. The packages (valid for anyone ages 7 and up) are: Single SNOW Day Package: $69.99 +Tax at the door and $49.99 +Tax online, add 2 extra hours for $20 3-Day Package (valid for 3 anytime visits): $149.99 +Tax at the door and $…
Tick Tock Diner Opens After Revamp Tick Tock Diner Opens After Revamp
Tick Tock Diner Opens After Revamp The Tick Tock Diner is back in business. Clifton's legendary Route 3 eatery recently reopened after a 10-week renovation. ** UPDATE: Customers Unimpressed By New Tick Tock Diner, Manager Says Not Much Has Changed ** The revamped diner sports a new executive chef, modernized menu, expanded bar and updated interior (last renovated 25 years ago). Since opening in 1948, the Tick Tock Diner has evolved with the times from humble beginnings as a small roadside diner.  The current owners bought it in 1987 and expanded the building to its present size in 1994. This year’s renovation is the firs…
Burglars Steal More Than $140K In Handbags, Jewelry From American Dream CEO's Bronx Mansion Burglars Steal More Than $140K In Handbags, Jewelry From American Dream CEO's Bronx Mansion
Burglars Steal More Than $140K In Handbags, Jewelry From American Dream CEO's Bronx Mansion Someone broke into the Bronx mansion of the American Dream mall's billionaire CEO and swiped nearly $140,000 worth of jewelry and handbags, authorities said. ** UPDATE: A $2,500 reward was being offered by the NYPD for anyone who can help lead to the arrest of the thieves ** The thieves forced their way in through a second-floor balcony of the home of Don Ghermezian in the borough's exclusive Villanova Heights section shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, the NYPD said. Nearly 30 handbags and jewelry were taken from the 46-year-old tycoon's home, police said.  Ghermezian is the CE…
These Are American Dream Parking Rates These Are American Dream Parking Rates
These Are American Dream Parking Rates American Dream shoppers are going to have to open their wallets just to get into the mall. Set to open this Friday in East Rutherford, American Dream is charging customers for parking. Keep scrolling for the rates. Regular Parking Rates 0 – 29 min Free 30 min - 3 hours $3 Up to 4:59 hours/min $4 Up to 6:59 hours/min $5 Up to 7:59 hours/min $6 8:00+ hours $24 (Maximum all day rate applies) Valet $10 - (standard parking fees apply). During events at MetLife Stadium, event parking rates are in effect.. Validation available on Event Day parking with the purchase of a Nickelodeon Un…
UPDATE: Worker From Hunterdon, 37, Killed In Crash At American Dream Mall UPDATE: Worker From Hunterdon, 37, Killed In Crash At American Dream Mall
Update: Worker From Hunterdon, 37, Killed In Crash At American Dream Mall A worker from Hunterdon County who was hospitalized after a collision at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford on Wednesday died of his injuries. Eric Papenfuhs, 37, of Hampton, was brought to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries after a Bobcat utility vehicle that he was operating crashed into the back of a flatbed truck around 2:15 p.m., authorities said. Papenfuhs was working for Sentinel Systems of Hewitt, they said. The UTV he was operating is similar to a golf cart, a source told Daily Voice. Once known as Xanadu and long co…
Forever 21 To File For Bankruptcy Forever 21 To File For Bankruptcy
Forever 21 To File For Bankruptcy Fast fashion retailer Forever 21 announced it will be filing for bankruptcy Sunday. Headquartered in California, the company will close nearly 350 stores internationally, including 178 in the U.S. "The bankruptcy is a blow to a company that prided itself on embodying the American dream, as well as a reminder of how quickly the retail landscape is transforming," the New York Times reports.  Forever 21 was most successful in the early 2000s, selling clothing that replicated designer looks for "rock-bottom prices," The Times said. A staple at large shopping malls, Forever 21 has stores …
American Dream Will Have 35,000-Square-Foot H Mart American Dream Will Have 35,000-Square-Foot H Mart
American Dream Will Have 35,000-Square-Foot H Mart Rejoice, H Mart fans: The beloved Asian-American grocer is coming to the American Dream. H Mart will occupy a 35,000-square-foot space and will be the first location in New Jersey to have a "Let Them Talk Bar and Stage" with live music, cocktails and weekly entertainment events. The supermarket will also have its popular "Market Eatery" food hall concept with dozens of options to choose from and an on-site bakery. American Dream is slated to open in October.