Hillburn Mayor Announces Resignation — Here's Why Hillburn Mayor Announces Resignation — Here's Why Hillburn Mayor Announces Resignation — Here's Why
Hillburn Mayor Announces Resignation — Here's Why A Rockland County mayor has announced that he will step down from office later this month.  Village of Hillburn Mayor Joseph P. Tursi announced his resignation in a letter dated Wednesday, Oct. 21, addressed to the Village Board of Trustees and Hillburn residents.  Tursi said his resignation will take effect on Friday, Oct. 30, explaining that an upcoming move to another area has prompted his decision to leave office.  In the letter, Tursi expressed gratitude to residents, village employees, and fellow elected officials for their support throughout his time as mayor.  …
Atco Brewery Announces Closure Atco Brewery Announces Closure Atco Brewery Announces Closure
Atco Brewery Announces Closure A Camden County brewery is closing its doors. Whims Brewing at 302 White Horse Pike in Atco announced it is shutting down in a lengthy Facebook post.  "Whims has always been a deeply personal thing," owner and brewmaster Dorien Saunders said. "A constant in my family’s life for the last 5 years. Ever changing, evolving, shifting, and growing.  The way I want to run Whims isn’t currently feasible. There is also no way to continue it in a way now that I would find meaningful and would satisfy me. So long story short is we’ll be winding this operation down at the end of the…
$114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In White Plains $114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In White Plains $114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In White Plains
$114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In White Plains A new affordable housing development bringing more than 150 apartments to a Westchester County city is moving forward with a multimillion-dollar investment from county officials.  Westchester County will provide more than $10.27 million toward The Sheffield, a planned 154-unit affordable housing development at 90-114 Westmoreland Ave. in White Plains, county officials announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  The approximately $114.7 million project will transform a roughly one-acre property into a residential development featuring apartments, neighborhood retail space, and parking, accordi…
This Westfield Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This Westfield Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why This Westfield Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why
This Westfield Street Has Nation's Best Trick-Or-Treating, Reese's Says: Here's Why Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …
Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory
Maryland Family Turns Son's Fatal Hit-And-Run Into Mission To Save Lives In His Memory Dakota Grimsby's family is determined to make sure his death in a Maryland hit-and-run crash leads to something that could save another life. In the wake of the Sept. 20 crash that killed the 27-year-old in Poolesville, his parents, Joseph Grimsby and Dina Vulpis, have established the Dakota Grimsby Memorial Traffic Safety Fund to help protect pedestrians and improve safety throughout the community. The family is working directly with the Town of Poolesville to establish a dedicated municipal fund that will support traffic safety measures, with a particular emphasis on increasing police pre…
Sally's Apizza Reveals Newington Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans Sally's Apizza Reveals Newington Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans Sally's Apizza Reveals Newington Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans
Sally's Apizza Reveals Newington Location's Opening Date Amid Expansion Plans Sally's Apizza is expanding across the Northeast as the iconic New Haven pizzeria prepares to open another restaurant in Connecticut. The chain revealed the opening date for its newest location at 3329 Berlin Turnpike in Newington in a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. A grand opening celebration will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The restaurant's hours are 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. It'll stay open until 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This will be the eighth Sally's location, six of which are in Connecticut. "We're thrilled to continue growing o…
CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings
Surprising Changes In 2026's Most Popular Baby Names List: See Full Rankings Several names are climbing the rankings of the nation's most popular for babies, according to a new study. BabyCenter released its annual list of the most popular baby names on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Olivia and Noah remained the most popular names for girls and boys, although several other names made major jumps in popularity. Eliana climbed five spots to become the second most popular girls' name, while Evelyn returned to the top 10 for the first time since 2023. Ellie dropped out of the top 10, falling to No. 11. Among boys, the five most popular names remained unchanged for the third straigh…
Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum
Next Stop: A Trip Back In Time At Maywood Station Museum All aboard! Get ready to take a look inside a historic railroad station when the Maywood Station Museum opens its doors to visitors next month. The museum is holding an open house on Saturday, Nov. 14, from noon to 3 p.m., according to the museum’s Facebook page. Located at 269 Maywood Ave., the museum offers visitors a look at the trains, equipment, and artifacts that tell the story of the borough's railroad history. The museum occupies a restored railroad station dating back to 1872, once part of the New York, Susquehanna & Western Railroad. The station was restored by the Maywood St…
Closed Hooters In Farmingdale Purchased For $5.7 Million Closed Hooters In Farmingdale Purchased For $5.7 Million Closed Hooters In Farmingdale Purchased For $5.7 Million
Closed Hooters In Farmingdale Purchased For $5.7 Million The final Hooters location on Long Island has finally sold, about eight months after it closed down. Bolla Oil bought the property and an adjacent Valley Bank for $5.7 million, Long Island Business News reported Friday, Oct. 16. Long Island’s final Hooters at 25 Smith Street in Farmingdale shut its doors in February. The nationwide chain filed for bankruptcy in March 2025, and now the closest Hooters to Long Island are in central New Jersey. The Valley Bank location, whose property was also sold, has continued to operate and has time on its lease, Newsday reported. Bolla Oil, which operat…
Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade
Pace University Names New President After Nearly Decade Pace University has named a new president who will take over leadership of its campuses in Westchester County and New York City after nearly a decade under its current leader.  Robert "Bobby" Ahdieh, a legal scholar and higher education administrator who most recently held several leadership positions at Texas A&M University, has been selected as Pace University's ninth president, the university announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  Ahdieh will officially take office on Friday, Jan. 1, 2027, succeeding President Marvin Krislov, who announced earlier this year that he would step down…
Western Beef Grocery Stores Sold In Nassau County, Getting New Name Western Beef Grocery Stores Sold In Nassau County, Getting New Name Western Beef Grocery Stores Sold In Nassau County, Getting New Name
Western Beef Grocery Stores Sold In Nassau County, Getting New Name All four Western Beef supermarkets on Long Island will be getting a new name. The parent company of Food Bazaar has purchased all four locations and will be changing them into Food Bazaar stores by the end of October, Food Trade News reported Monday, Oct. 19. Western Beef had four locations in Nassau County — 1717 Old Dutch Broadway in Elmont, 322 Nassau Road in Roosevelt, 605 Woodfield Road in West Hempstead, and 192 Glen Cove Road in Carle Place. Bogopa, the company that owns Food Bazaar, has purchased 14 of the 19 Western Beef stores across the New York City metro area, according to New…
Senior Living Community In Florham Park To Begin Construction Senior Living Community In Florham Park To Begin Construction Senior Living Community In Florham Park To Begin Construction
Senior Living Community In Florham Park To Begin Construction Construction is set to begin on Arbor Terrace Florham Park, an 80-apartment senior living community in Florham Park. The facility is set to open in late 2027 and will offer assisted living, Bridges memory support, and memory care as part of a joint venture between Braemar Partners and GEM Reality Capital. It will be operated by Arbor Company. Arbor Terrace Florham Park is at Columbia Turnpike and Elm Street, near a Trader's Joe and a short commute from The Green at Florham Park, home to the New York Jets' training center. The two-story building is designed in a residential style, with…
Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story
Virginia Beach Among America's 10 Safest Cities, But Neighbor Norfolk Tells Different Story Two neighboring Virginia cities landed on opposite ends of a new national safety ranking, with one cracking the top 10 safest in America while the other failed to make the top 100. Virginia Beach ranked sixth safest in the country in WalletHub's 2026 Safest Cities in America study, released on Monday, Oct. 19, while neighboring Norfolk finished a distant 145th out of the 182 cities examined. That put 139 spots between the two Hampton Roads neighbors, despite their close proximity. Virginia Beach earned an overall safety score of 69.39 out of 100, placing it behind only Juneau, Alaska; Warw…
Baltimore Named Third Least Safe City In America As Maryland Neighbor Ranks Among Safest Baltimore Named Third Least Safe City In America As Maryland Neighbor Ranks Among Safest Baltimore Named Third Least Safe City In America As Maryland Neighbor Ranks Among Safest
Baltimore Named Third Least Safe City In America As Maryland Neighbor Ranks Among Safest Only two cities in America are considered less safe than Baltimore, according to a new nationwide ranking. Charm City finished 180th out of 182 cities in WalletHub's 2026 ranking of the safest cities in America, placing the Maryland city third from the bottom in a study that examined everything from crime and traffic deaths to financial security and natural disasters. The city earned an overall safety score of just 36.70 out of 100, finishing ahead of only Baton Rouge, which ranked 181st, and New Orleans, which came in dead last. Baltimore's struggles extended beyond its overall ranking. …
Baltimore Vintage Shop Owner Working 100-Hour Weeks Fights To Reopen After $15K Burglary Baltimore Vintage Shop Owner Working 100-Hour Weeks Fights To Reopen After $15K Burglary Baltimore Vintage Shop Owner Working 100-Hour Weeks Fights To Reopen After $15K Burglary
Baltimore Vintage Shop Owner Working 100-Hour Weeks Fights To Reopen After $15K Burglary A Maryland shop owner who pours up to 100 hours a week into his vintage clothing store is fighting to reopen after burglars smashed their way in and stole thousands of dollars in merchandise. MJ Broderick, the owner of Retrospect Vintage in Baltimore's Federal Hill neighborhood, estimates that thieves stole as much as $15,000 in merchandise from his small shop on South Charles Street, leaving him scrambling to reopen. Sweatshorts? Gone. Most of his jackets? Gone. Ravens gear? Gone just as football season is heating up.  Broderick said the burglars also stole most of his hats, but were…
Two $1M NJ Lottery Tickets Sold Just Days Apart At Wawa, Liquor Store Two $1M NJ Lottery Tickets Sold Just Days Apart At Wawa, Liquor Store Two $1M NJ Lottery Tickets Sold Just Days Apart At Wawa, Liquor Store
Two $1M NJ Lottery Tickets Sold Just Days Apart At Wawa, Liquor Store Two New Jersey Lottery players became $1 million winners just two days apart, with the lucky tickets sold at a Wawa and local liquor store. The first $1 million ticket, for the $100 Million Diamond Dazzler Scratch-Off game, was sold Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Wawa at 3600 Route 9 in Old Bridge, according to the New Jersey Lottery. Two days later, on Friday, Oct. 16, another $1 million winning ticket was sold for the Black Opal 7's Scratch-Off game at Mak on Main Liquors, located at 1500 Main St. in Asbury Park. The two million-dollar prizes were among 13 New Jersey Lottery wins of at least…
$12,500 Down, $1M To Go: Frederick Man Still Racing Toward NASCAR Jackpot $12,500 Down, $1M To Go: Frederick Man Still Racing Toward NASCAR Jackpot $12,500 Down, $1M To Go: Frederick Man Still Racing Toward NASCAR Jackpot
$12,500 Down, $1M To Go: Frederick Man Still Racing Toward NASCAR Jackpot A Maryland man is racing toward a potential million-dollar payday as NASCAR's championship weekend approaches, and he's already collected $12,500 without ever getting behind the wheel. Frederick resident Jeffely Pargo is among just 10 people nationwide still in contention for the $1 million grand prize in NASCAR Powerball's "The Chase," a lottery promotion that could put him in Victory Lane during the sport's championship weekend in November. Pargo survived another round of eliminations on Sunday, Oct. 18, when his name was announced during the Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, earn…
Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study
Northeast's Most Expensive ZIP Codes Revealed In New National Study One of the Northeast's wealthiest regions is climbing the ranks of the nation's most expensive places to buy a home, according to a new study. PropertyShark released its 2026 list of the nation's 100 most expensive ZIP codes by median home sale prices. The real estate data website's report showed the New York City metropolitan area claiming a record 25% of the rankings. The NYC region had 31 ZIP codes on the list, tying California's Bay Area for the most ZIP codes in the rankings. New York state had 20 ZIP codes in the rankings, up from 15 in 2025. The Hamptons dominated New York…
Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Gainesville, Four Others Monitored Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Gainesville, Four Others Monitored Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Gainesville, Four Others Monitored
Friendly Neighborhood Cat Tests Positive For Rabies In Gainesville, Four Others Monitored A familiar feline face in a Virginia neighborhood has tested positive for rabies, raising concerns about possible exposure among residents and their pets who may have crossed paths with the infected cat. The warning comes from the Prince William County Police Department after a calico cat found in the 15500 block of Thoroughfare Road in Gainesville was confirmed to have rabies. Unlike many rabies cases involving wild animals, this cat was known to socialize with people and other pets in the area, making it possible that residents unknowingly came into contact with the infected animal. Now,…
He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC
He's Fought For His Country, Now This 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Faces A Different Battle In DC Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez has worn three uniforms in his life: first in service of his country, then for his community. The third doesn't come with a badge, but it's the one he may cherish most: Dad. Now, he's facing a different kind of battle after being diagnosed with cancer. For his wife and five young daughters, the diagnosis has brought uncertainty, with his fellow officers hoping to ease the family's financial burden so Nunez can focus on treatment. "Those who know 'Nuney' know the kind of man he is: a devoted husband, the ultimate girl dad, a loyal friend, and a brother in blue," the …
Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida
Marine, Cop, Congressional Hopeful: Maryland Veteran Now Fighting For His Life In Florida Tony "Rome" Emanuel has spent much of his life on the front lines, and not always in uniform. From serving in the Marines to decades protecting Maryland communities, Emanuel's career eventually took him to the US Virgin Islands, where he traded police work for gun violence prevention and even set his sights on Congress. A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Emanuel's commitment to brotherhood and service has followed him throughout his life, including a distinguished career in the military and more than 30 years policing in his community. That included time with the Montgomery Coun…
Fate Of Notorious Kings Park Psych Ward Tower, Empty For 30 Years, Remains Up In Air Fate Of Notorious Kings Park Psych Ward Tower, Empty For 30 Years, Remains Up In Air Fate Of Notorious Kings Park Psych Ward Tower, Empty For 30 Years, Remains Up In Air
Fate Of Notorious Kings Park Psych Ward Tower, Empty For 30 Years, Remains Up In Air The fate of a 13-story former psychiatric center on Long Island will remain undecided at least until next year — and cost nearly $3 million to figure out, officials said Friday, Oct. 16. The infamous Building 93 in Nissequogue River State Park could be torn down following the analysis by D&B Engineers and Architects, the state’s Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation said Friday. Building 93 and its various smaller centers have gone unused since 1996, when Kings Park Psychiatric Center closed. The complex’s largest structure, Building 93 served as the infirmary but it now…
'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Long Island Waterways: Here's Where 'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Long Island Waterways: Here's Where 'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Long Island Waterways: Here's Where
'Forever Chemicals' Detected In Long Island Waterways: Here's Where Toxic “forever chemicals” have been found in at least 13 bodies of water across Long Island, according to a national analysis released Tuesday, Oct. 13. All 13 sites sampled for PFAS between 2022 and 2024 tested positive for the chemicals, which earned their “forever” nickname because they break down so slowly in the environment, according to the report from the Environment America Research & Policy Center. Across New York, 93.3% of all testing sites revealed PFAS in the water, the report says. That was even higher than the national average of 83% in more than 1,600 locations. Of the 1…
Westwood's Il Vero Breaks Silence On Backlash Westwood's Il Vero Breaks Silence On Backlash Westwood's Il Vero Breaks Silence On Backlash
Westwood's Il Vero Breaks Silence On Backlash Gia Giudice's new Bergen County restaurant has broken its silence following a wave of poor reviews. Il Vero is standing by its controversial no-children policy, saying its adults-only atmosphere was intentional and that not every restaurant is meant for everyone. The Westwood restaurant opened by the daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and business partner Maria Sausa, has faced criticism from early diners over everything from its prices and food to a policy barring children. Now, Sausa is responding. "Our decision to create an adults-only dining experience at …
BWI's Longest Runway Reopens After $83.8M Overhaul Ahead Of Holiday Travel Rush BWI's Longest Runway Reopens After $83.8M Overhaul Ahead Of Holiday Travel Rush BWI's Longest Runway Reopens After $83.8M Overhaul Ahead Of Holiday Travel Rush
BWI's Longest Runway Reopens After $83.8M Overhaul Ahead Of Holiday Travel Rush It took nearly three months and more than $83 million, but Maryland's busiest airport finally has its longest runway back. The massive makeover at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport came to an end on Thursday, Oct. 15, when Runway 10-28 reopened to air traffic after undergoing a complete rehabilitation that began in the heart of summer. And it didn't take long for the freshly paved runway to get its first visitor. At 2:24 p.m., Southwest Airlines Flight 716 touched down from West Palm Beach, Florida, becoming the first aircraft to use the runway since construction…
South Baltimore Sports Legend Who Gave Kids A Place To Play Now Needs A Team Of His Own South Baltimore Sports Legend Who Gave Kids A Place To Play Now Needs A Team Of His Own South Baltimore Sports Legend Who Gave Kids A Place To Play Now Needs A Team Of His Own
South Baltimore Sports Legend Who Gave Kids A Place To Play Now Needs A Team Of His Own For generations of young athletes in Maryland, Coach Kenny Kulesz was the man who made sure the fields were ready, the teams were organized, and there was always a game to play. Now, the South Baltimore sports legend is the one who needs a team in his corner after suffering a stroke. Kulesz suffered a stroke that significantly affected his speech and balance, leaving the longtime coach facing an uncertain road to recovery that could stretch months or even years. According to his family, he will need at least several weeks of inpatient rehabilitation, followed by extensive therapy and care …
2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Westwood Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Westwood Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Westwood Restaurant
2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Westwood Restaurant Gia Giudice's new restaurant has barely opened its doors, and diners are already divided over everything from the food and prices to a reported no-children policy. UPDATE: Il Vero has broken its silence on receiving 2-star reviews. Il Vero, the new Westwood restaurant from the daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and Maria Sausa, a catering and special events coordinator, has begun welcoming guests, with early reviews praising its atmosphere while raising complaints about service, pricing and the dining experience. While the Center Avenue restaurant has received …
Rabid Raccoon Found In Darlington Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures Rabid Raccoon Found In Darlington Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures Rabid Raccoon Found In Darlington Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures
Rabid Raccoon Found In Darlington Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures A raccoon carrying a deadly virus has Maryland health officials worried about who, or what, it may have encountered before being found. The animal was discovered near the 1500 block of Arena Road in Darlington, Harford County, where officials are now urging residents to come forward if they or their pets had contact with a raccoon in the area. The warning came on Wednesday, Oct. 14, a day after the Harford County Health Department received confirmation from the state that the animal had tested positive for rabies. The concern isn't simply that the infected raccoon was found. It's that heal…
PETA Joins Push For Harford County Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue PETA Joins Push For Harford County Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue PETA Joins Push For Harford County Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue
PETA Joins Push For Harford County Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue Helping an injured kitten on the side of a Maryland road has cost a longtime school bus driver her livelihood. Now, thousands of people are fighting to get her back behind the wheel. Cynthia Morgan, 67, spent 11 years transporting students in Harford County. This month, she was removed from her position along the North Harford Elementary School route after allowing a 10-year-old boy to rescue a kitten along Heaps School Road in Pylesville. The incident has drawn national attention, with nearly 12,000 people signing a petition demanding her reinstatement. A GoFundMe is helping offset he…
Franklin Police Face Independent Review, And Residents Get A Say Franklin Police Face Independent Review, And Residents Get A Say Franklin Police Face Independent Review, And Residents Get A Say
Franklin Police Face Independent Review, And Residents Get A Say Franklin residents will have a chance to weigh in on their police department as it prepares for an independent review to determine whether it meets professional law enforcement standards. The Franklin Borough Police Department in Sussex County is seeking public input ahead of an on-site assessment through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), according to a Thursday, Oct. 15 announcement. The review is part of the department's effort to earn accreditation and will examine five areas: administration, personnel, operations, investigations, and the handling of people …