Popular Peruvian food truck owners open restaurant in N.J. town with plans to expand
A new restaurant serving authentic Peruvian cuisine and handcrafted cocktails has recently opened in Bergen County. Asu Mare Peru Restobar, a family-run business at 430 Market Street in Elmwood Park, launched takeout and to-go orders last weekend, with full dining service and non-alcoholic beverages starting Monday....
Update: Extreme cold warning in place for 3 N.J. counties Sunday afternoon – wind...
At 12:58 p.m. on Sunday, the National Weather Service released an updated extreme cold warning in effect until 1 p.m. for Hudson, Essex and Union counties. The weather service comments, “Very cold wind chills as low as 10 degrees below zero expected.”. “The cold wind chills could result in...
Shomrim: Be Vigilant as Scammers Target People Leaving Banks
Boro Park residents should be on high alert, as thieves are reportedly targeting people leaving banks with cash, using distraction tactics to steal money before victims realize what’s happening. On Friday, a man had just withdrawn cash from a bank on 13th Avenue and entered his vehicle when an...
A Historic Cemetery Needs a Plan B
(This content was created with the help of AI.) One of the nation's oldest cemeteries is turning to one of the newest forms of burial: human composting. The Wall Street Journal reports that Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn is teaming with the German company Meine Erde (My Earth) to introduce "natural organic...
Analilia Mejia lead grows to 868 over Malinowski
Analilia Mejia’s lead in the special Democratic primary for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th district has increased from 676 votes to 868 after more votes were counted in Essex County. Mejia now leads former Rep. Tom Malinowski, 18,512 to 17,644. Former Lt. Governor Tahesha Way is in third...
NYPD sergeant convicted after throwing cooler at fleeing drug suspect in New York City:...
A New York City Police Department (NYPD) sergeant who fatally threw a plastic cooler at a scooter-riding suspect fleeing a drug bust was convicted of manslaughter Friday. Sgt. Erik Duran, 38, was found guilty in the August 2023 death of Eric Duprey, who was speeding away from undercover police along a sidewalk in the...
Former corrections officer accused of stealing over $9,000 in sick time
The former officer is accused of pocketing more than $9,000 in sick time she was not entitled to.
Electronics giant opens new headquarters in Jersey City
Casio America recently opened its new corporate headquarters in Jersey City, relocating its sales and marketing operations to a 13,647-square-foot space at 185 Hudson St. The electronics company designed the facility to support collaboration among its teams with open workstations, conference rooms and a product...
Relief ahead for bitterly cold Eastern US but dangerous storms loom
Northeasterners may soon find some relief from frigid conditions, as cold air is expected to retreat over the coming weeks
Pies from this Staten Island pizzeria were delivered by Mayor Mamdani to firefighters
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a local pizzeria brought some warm, cheesy goodness to hardworking firefighters serving Staten Island. Towne Deli Pizzeria served up about eight pies that the mayor handed out to FDNY Engine 167 & Ladder 87 on Annadale Road Saturday, according to manager Victor Polizzotto.
