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Old Tappan Medium To Channel 'The Chin,' Her Mafia Don Father
OLD TAPPAN, N.J. — Old Tappan native Rita Gigante came to being a spiritual healer/medium in a unique way: she is the daughter of infamous mafia boss Vincent “The Chin” Gigante.For the record, her...
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Prosecutor: Leonia Luxury Car Dealer From Ridgefield Pocketed $1M+
LEONIA, N.J. – A Leonia luxury car dealer from Ridgefield pocketed more than $1 million in loans, said authorities who arrested him on Tuesday in Englewood.Antonio L. Gutierrez, 39, who owns and...
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Meadowlands Tradition Over As Ringling Brothers Shuts After 146 Years
The curtain is falling for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, an annual staple at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford and other area venues like the Barclay Center in Brooklyn.Money was the...
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Elevated Levels Of Lead Discovered In Englewood Hospital Water System
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — Recent tests indicated that lead in Englewood Hospital and Medical Center's drinking water greatly exceeded federal standards, NorthJersey.com reports.The hospital has switched to...
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Hackensack High Alum Goes 'Cat Atomic' At Solo Philly Show
HACKENSACK, N.J. — An artist and Hackensack native already known in the toy art world has landed his first major show featuring his illustrations.Hackensack High School's Felix "Cat Atomic" Martinez...
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Edgewater Shop Owner Puts An Artful Twist On Froyo
EDGEWATER, N.J. — An Edgewater frozen yogurt shop owner is combining unusual aspects in business. “I love art. You see it in all the details around the shop," said Paul Turpanjian of Ridgefield, who...
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Vote Now: Allendale Steakhouse Competes For Top Honors In DVlicious Contest
ALLENDALE, N.J. -- There are times – especially in winter – when you crave the comforting environment of a steakhouse and all its pampering glory. Add some red wine, a side of potatoes and you’re in...
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Teen With Rare Disease Inspires Elmwood Park To Run For Awareness
ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. – A few years ago, Denise and Sal Ingui didn’t know the signs of Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome. How would they?After all, it is estimated that just one in every 300,000 people have the...
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Bergenfield Quadriplegic Walks 17 Years After Freak Accident
BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Lauren LaPorta of Bergenfield isn't even on the treadmill and she's already shaking. The 28-year-old had just hoisted herself out of her motorized wheelchair and — ever so slowly —...
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No Time To Make Dinner? Learn Batch Cooking In Haworth
HAWORTH, N.J. — Northern Valley mom Tracee Yablon Brenner has a better way to make dinner — batch cooking — and she’ll be teaching her methods Jan. 26 in Haworth.“If you plan out your menu and your...
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Former Paramus State Champ Suriano Facing Toughest College Competition
PARAMUS, N.J. — Bergen Catholic graduate and Penn State grappler Nick Suriano has only been taken down once this season.Losing isn't something he's used to. Last year he finished off his high school...
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Ridgewood Forbids Short-Term House Rentals
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — It’s illegal to rent out a residential property in Ridgewood for 30 days or less, per an ordinance that went into effect Jan. 13.Only a handful of homes were affected, but it was...
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Get 'Corny' On National Popcorn Day, Ridgewood
National Popcorn Day is this Thursday, Jan. 19, and here's a "corny" survey that proves Americans may be divided when it comes to politics, but there's something most citizens agree on -- love of...
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Retired Anesthesiologist Turns To Musical Recording In Tenafly
TENAFLY, N.J. — A concert ends and immediately it's clear: that was one of the best performances you've ever heard. But now it's locked away in your mind's spotty memory. It's gone.Tenafly's Alan Van...
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Instagram Sensation 'Finicky Foodie' Frequents Ridgewood Restaurants
Who: Alyssa DiPalma, Stony PointOn Instagram: Finicky FoodieTop 3 Foods to photograph: Pizza, macaroni and cheese, french friesSTONY POINT, N.Y. -- Even the finickiest of eaters enjoys food. Alyssa...
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The Park Steakhouse In Park Ridge Earns Finalist Spot In DVlicious Contest
PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- There are times – especially in winter – when you crave the comforting environment of a steakhouse and all its pampering glory. Add some red wine, a side of potatoes and you’re in...
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River Edge Kids Care For Single 'Superhero' Mom Battling Cancer
RIVER EDGE, N.J. — Up until last month, Val Purciello's four River Edge children could've sworn she was invincible.For year's, they watched her get up at 5 a.m. to open the childcare center at Retro...
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Progressive Women Find Leader In Wyckoff Mom Who Worked For Trump
WYCKOFF, N.J. – Before Erin Chung became a stay-at-home mom raising three children in Wyckoff, she had another job.For more than five years, she worked for President-Elect Donald Trump, as marketing...
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Coach Shapes Paterson Boy Into Jiu-Jitsu Phenom
TOTOWA, N.J. – Jalen Mitchell may only be 10 years old, but he is already taking the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world by storm.The 4th grader at School 25 in Paterson is the first youth national Jiu-Jitsu...
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It's Lit! LED Lights Promote Pedestrian Safety In Paramus
PARAMUS, N.J. — Crosswalks in Paramus are looking extra flashy this year.Five new School Zone Solar LED Flashing Beacon systems are two Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon Solar LED crosswalk systems...
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