Best Diner In Bergen County In 2025: Suburban Diner Best Diner In Bergen County In 2025: Suburban Diner
Best Diner In Bergen County In 2025: Suburban Diner We are thrilled to announce that Suburban Diner has been named Best Diner in Bergen County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Suburban Diner has been serving the community from its spot on Route 17 North in Paramus since 1956—originally a small train car, now a fully renovated “modern retro” diner that still keeps its classic charm. The site adds that the diner offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner in comfortable dining rooms, and also features a new bakery department where desserts are made fresh on-premise each day. The 2025 Daily Voice Readers…
Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years
Popular Vineland Greek Restaurant Announces Major Change After 41 Years An institution in Vineland decided they deserved a day off. Olympia Restaurant, which has been serving up Greek dinners for 41 years at 739 S Delsea Dr., announced on social media they will now be closing on Sundays. "After 41 years of proudly serving our community seven days a week, the time has come for us to close on Sundays, with the exception of Mother’s Day and Father’s Day," the restaurant wrote. "We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you Monday through Saturday. Diners were supportive of the move. "My soul left my body lol I thought you were closin…
Academy Recruits Help Catch 'Real-Life Grinch', Find Stolen Gifts In Poughkeepsie: Sheriff Academy Recruits Help Catch 'Real-Life Grinch', Find Stolen Gifts In Poughkeepsie: Sheriff
Academy Recruits Help Catch 'Real-Life Grinch', Find Stolen Gifts In Poughkeepsie: Sheriff Law enforcement academy recruits training in Dutchess County helped stop a porch theft and get back stolen Christmas presents after springing into action during a fitness test.  The theft happened at around 1:45 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22, on Parker Avenue in the City of Poughkeepsie. While recruits from the Dutchess County Law Enforcement Academy were conducting a physical fitness test along the North Side Trail, a resident approached them and reported that a package had just been stolen from her front porch, according to the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.  The victim provid…
'Beacon Of Light': East Hartford Man Killed In I-84 Crash Remembered For Life Of Service 'Beacon Of Light': East Hartford Man Killed In I-84 Crash Remembered For Life Of Service
'Beacon Of Light': East Hartford Man Killed In I-84 Crash Remembered For Life Of Service The family of a Connecticut man killed in an I-84 pileup earlier this month said he lived a life defined by generosity, service, and love for others. John Henry Farrell III, 39, of East Hartford, died Dec. 17 after another vehicle crashed into his car near Exit 55, Connecticut State Police said. His loved ones described Farrell as a source of compassion and warmth in his obituary.  John Henry found joy in knitting, enjoying exotic cuisines, spending time in nature, and sharing memorable moments with his cherished nephews. He loved going to Broadway plays and concerts, and was a devote…
Penn Police Officer, Yardley Dad Tomasz Czarnuszewicz Dies At 34 Penn Police Officer, Yardley Dad Tomasz Czarnuszewicz Dies At 34
Penn Police Officer, Yardley Dad Tomasz Czarnuszewicz Dies At 34 A University of Pennsylvania police officer, father, and New Jersey native has died, leaving behind a young daughter and a community shaped by his years of public service. Tomasz Andrzej Czarnuszewicz, 34, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Hopewell, New Jersey, according to J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Czarnuszewicz spent his life committed to protecting others, building a career in public safety that spanned multiple agencies. He began working as a security officer at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before serving as a corrections …
Pennsville's Bethanne McCarthy Patrick, Former NJ Assemblywoman, Dies At 55 Pennsville's Bethanne McCarthy Patrick, Former NJ Assemblywoman, Dies At 55
Pennsville's Bethanne McCarthy Patrick, Former NJ Assemblywoman, Dies At 55 Former New Jersey Assemblywoman Bethanne McCarthy Patrick has died, with news of her passing spreading on social media Thursday, Dec. 18. She was 55 years old. A Republican from Pennsville, McCarthy Patrick served one term in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2022 to 2024, representing South Jersey. The NJ Globe said she was found in her home Thursday morning. McCarthy Patrick worked as an emergency medical technician with Inspira Health and served on the Mannington Township Board of Education between 2019 and 2021. She also owned the Cornerstone Cafe in Carneys Point. She rose to prom…
Milford Mourns Death Of 'Champion Of The Vulnerable,' Compassionate Advocate For Others Milford Mourns Death Of 'Champion Of The Vulnerable,' Compassionate Advocate For Others
Milford Mourns Death Of 'Champion Of The Vulnerable,' Compassionate Advocate For Others Jamie Mullen Rude was larger than life, deeply kind, and endlessly welcoming. That sentiment echoed through the scores of memorial posts honoring the 69-year-old Milford community leader who died suddenly on Dec. 9. He is survived by his husband of 20 years, Walter Mullen Rude. A co-founder of Milford Pride and a longtime leader at the First United Church of Christ of Milford, Jamie Rude was a fierce advocate for change. Friends said he was driven to confront injustice wherever he saw it, fueled by what seemed like an inexhaustible well of energy. "Jamie was larger than life. Accomplished,…
Sun River Health Raises $1M At 50th Anniversary Cornucopia Gala Sun River Health Raises $1M At 50th Anniversary Cornucopia Gala
Sun River Health Raises $1M At 50th Anniversary Cornucopia Gala Sun River Health was pleased to welcome more than 500 guests at Cornucopia 2025 – the organization’s annual fundraising gala – this year celebrating their 50th anniversary. Held at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan, the evening’s celebration honored five decades of expanding access to high-quality, compassionate health care in communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, partners, and friends, an incredible $1 million was raised to support continued access to care for the more than 250,000 patients who rely on Sun River Health’s s…
Sudden Death Of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Hockey Dad Brian Walling Leaves Community Reeling Sudden Death Of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Hockey Dad Brian Walling Leaves Community Reeling
Sudden Death Of Scotch Plains-Fanwood Hockey Dad Brian Walling Leaves Community Reeling The sudden death of a 46-year-old dad and leader in the youth hockey community is spreading shock and sadness through a tight-knit New Jersey community. Brian Walling died unexpectedly on Monday, Nov. 10, according to his obituary from the Fanwood Memorial Funeral Home website. Born in Brooklyn to the late Cliff and Carol Walling, he grew up in Staten Island and later earned a degree in criminal justice from St. John’s University, his obituary says. Brian worked for many years as a site supervisor with Citnalta Construction Corp., where he was known for his strong work ethic and easygoi…
Hudson Valley Assemblyman Announces 9-Month Deployment: 'It Will Be Very Difficult To Be Away' Hudson Valley Assemblyman Announces 9-Month Deployment: 'It Will Be Very Difficult To Be Away'
Hudson Valley Assemblyman Announces 9-Month Deployment: 'It Will Be Very Difficult To Be Away' A New York State Assemblyman who represents part of the Hudson Valley announced that he will soon be deployed overseas for nine months as part of his ongoing service in the United States Navy Reserve.  In a letter mailed to constituents in the 101st Assembly District, which includes parts of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster counties, Assemblyman Brian Maher shared that his deployment will begin later this month.  Maher shared more information about his deployment in a social media post on Thursday, Nov. 6, saying that while he is “excited to serve” his country, it will …
Vineland Group Home Staff, Owner Charged With Abuse Of Elderly Resident: AG Vineland Group Home Staff, Owner Charged With Abuse Of Elderly Resident: AG
Vineland Group Home Staff, Owner Charged With Abuse Of Elderly Resident: AG The Pennsylvania-based owner of a South Jersey group home and several staff members have been charged in connection with the neglect and abuse of an elderly resident, state officials said Monday, Nov. 3. Elwyn Pennsylvania Delaware Inc., based in Elwyn, PA, and employee Gwendolyn Singletary were arraigned on Monday, Oct. 20, before Cumberland County Superior Court Judge Cristen P. D’Arrigo on charges of neglect of an elderly or disabled person and conspiracy to commit neglect, both third-degree crimes, officials said. Singletary also faces a fourth-degree charge of assault on an institutiona…
Saddle River Firefighter, Wealth Management Advisor Jack Inserra Dies: 'Bigger Than Life' Saddle River Firefighter, Wealth Management Advisor Jack Inserra Dies: 'Bigger Than Life'
Saddle River Firefighter, Wealth Management Advisor Jack Inserra Dies: 'Bigger Than Life' Shock and sadness spread Wednesday, Oct. 15 as the Saddle River Fire Department announced the death of one of its own: Jack Inserra. Inserra served as a firefighter in Saddle River for more than 20 years and previously served as its association president. It is with deep sadness that the Saddle River Fire Department announces the passing of Association Ex-President and... Posted by Saddle River Fire Department on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 He is being remembered as a devoted father, friend, and leader whose impact stretched far beyond the firehouse. “Jack proudly served the …