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116-Year-Old Jersey Shore Market Abruptly Closes, Accused Of Unpaid Debts In Lawsuits 116-Year-Old Jersey Shore Market Abruptly Closes, Accused Of Unpaid Debts In Lawsuits
116-Year-Old Jersey Shore Market Abruptly Closes, Accused Of Unpaid Debts In Lawsuits A Monmouth County market that abruptly closed after more than a century of business is facing several lawsuits for unpaid debts, according to court filings. Sickles Market closed its grocery store in Little Silver in early March. The store had been open on Harrison Avenue since 1908. The market's website had a statement explaining the sudden closure. "It is with heaviest hearts that we have closed the doors on our 116-year-old business at this time," the statement said. "We have been so lucky to have all of you by our side on this long journey, from friends near and far, to our incredible …
‘Don’t Sleep On Snacks’: Boston’s First Sake Bar Is One Of Resy’s Top ‘Vibey’ Spots ‘Don’t Sleep On Snacks’: Boston’s First Sake Bar Is One Of Resy’s Top ‘Vibey’ Spots
‘Don’t Sleep On Snacks’: Boston’s First Sake Bar Is One Of Resy’s Top ‘Vibey’ Spots Boston's first-ever sake bar made it on Resy’s top “vibey” spots of 2023 because foodies don’t only go to a restaurant for tasty drinks and delicious dishes, they also look for the best atmosphere. The Koji Club, located in Brighton, serves a wide range of sake drinks and snacks — from caviar to sushi bento boxes and Japanese curry empanadas. Their sake list includes drinks from Japan as well as rice wines made in France and Mexico. The Koji Club serves a wide selection of sake drinks from around the world. Ally Shmalling The Koji Club’s menu described the junta ginjo drink by Mexican …
Westport Eatery Closes After Over Decade In Business: 'So Many Amazing Memories' Westport Eatery Closes After Over Decade In Business: 'So Many Amazing Memories'
Westport Eatery Closes After Over Decade In Business: 'So Many Amazing Memories' An eatery that has been a fixture in Fairfield County for over 10 years has closed one of its locations.  Saugatuck Sweets, which has two locations in the county, closed its Westport store at 575 Riverside Ave. on Sunday, Dec. 17, owners Chris and Al DiGuido announced.  In their announcement, the owners cited economic challenges and lingering effects from the pandemic as influencing their decision, which they made with "mixed feelings," they said.  "We have determined that it is no longer financially viable for us to keep this business afloat," the owners added, also sa…
'Thanks For Your Business': Restaurant In Needham To Close After 4 Years 'Thanks For Your Business': Restaurant In Needham To Close After 4 Years
'Thanks For Your Business': Restaurant In Needham To Close After 4 Years A restaurant that has brought Mediterranean and South American flavors to Needham will shut its doors after four years. Latina Kitchen and Bar at 30 Dedham Ave. will pour its last drinks and serve its final dishes on Sunday, Dec. 17, according to a post on social media.  Thanks for your business! We hope you've enjoyed your time with us as much as we've enjoyed serving you.Thanks team for your hard work and resilience. You inspire us and keep us going through tough times. The restaurant opened just before the pandemic, which caused serious issues throughout the restaurant industry.  But ow…
COVID-19: Pandemic Has Caused 'Collective Trauma' Among US Adults, New Poll Reveals COVID-19: Pandemic Has Caused 'Collective Trauma' Among US Adults, New Poll Reveals
Covid-19: Pandemic Has Caused 'Collective Trauma' Among US Adults, New Poll Reveals Adult Americans are still experiencing "collective trauma" nearly four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a brand-new poll. The long-term stress sustained since the outbreak began has had a significant impact on well-being, evidenced by a significant increase in reported mental health conditions and chronic illnesses, according to the results of the nationwide survey conducted by The Harris Poll for the American Psychological Association (APA) among more than 3,000 US adults age 18 and older. Those ages 35 to 44 reported the most significant increase in chroni…
Popular Audubon Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet' Popular Audubon Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet'
Popular Audubon Burger Joint Closes: 'Bittersweet' A hot dog and burger restaurant that was born as a creative response to the pandemic and quickly became a staple in South Jersey will be closing its doors this weekend. Burgertime NJ, located in Audubon, will flip its last patty on Saturday, Oct. 14. The W. Merchant Street joint is owned by Dane DeMarco, who also runs Gass & Main in Haddonfield. Burgertime sold a creative variety of hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches, along with simple classics and sides.  DeMarco announced the restaurant's closing on social media, noting the decision wasn't an easy one. Dear friends and loyal cu…
COVID-19: New Variant With 30 Mutations May Cause Breakthrough Infections, CDC Warns COVID-19: New Variant With 30 Mutations May Cause Breakthrough Infections, CDC Warns
Covid-19: New Variant With 30 Mutations May Cause Breakthrough Infections, CDC Warns A newly identified COVID-19 strain with around 30 mutations may cause breakthrough infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The BA.2.86 strain, now known as Pirola, has been identified in three states: Michigan, Virginia, and Ohio. The Michigan case, the first in the US, was an older woman who had recently returned from Japan. "BA.2.86 may be more capable of causing infection in people who have previously had COVID-19 or who have received COVID-19 vaccines," the CDC said in a Risk Assessment Summary. "Scientists are evaluating the effectiveness of the f…
Viral Smash Burger Tacos Have Customers Flocking To This Family's LBI Cafe Viral Smash Burger Tacos Have Customers Flocking To This Family's LBI Cafe
Viral Smash Burger Tacos Have Customers Flocking To This Family's LBI Cafe "It's like a Big Mac on a taco." That's how Kristin Mailhiot describes the menu item that's been driving traffic to her LBI cafe — both online and IRL. Mailhiot opened Jersey Girl Grill on Long Beach Boulevard 16 summers ago with her husband, Shawn. They now have help running the place from their college-age kids. Mailhiot, who grew up in Philadelphia and Jenkintown, PA, launched the smash burger taco this summer after seeing a chef's fancier take on it on social media last winter.  Once she nailed her own recipe, Mailhiot posted a photo of the finished product to Instagram, and things t…
'A Taste Of Taiwan: New Restaurant Opens In Garfield 'A Taste Of Taiwan: New Restaurant Opens In Garfield
'A Taste Of Taiwan: New Restaurant Opens In Garfield A North Jersey eatery is aiming to introduce people to the diverse world of Taiwanese cuisine. Bowlba recently opened at 59 Passaic St. in Garfield, bringing the taste of Taipei to the area. The restaurant is the brainchild of Chloe Leung, her husband Clement, and Bosco Won, a partner and chef. "This is my wife's passion project," Clement Leung said. "Her family is from Taiwan and they've worked in the Taiwanese night markets for past 40 years." View this post on Instagram A post shared by BOWLBA Taiwan Eatery (@bowlba.usa) After immigratin…
Mom Who Sold 80 Dozen Cookies In First Day Of Biz Opening Hawthorne Storefront Mom Who Sold 80 Dozen Cookies In First Day Of Biz Opening Hawthorne Storefront
Mom Who Sold 80 Dozen Cookies In First Day Of Biz Opening Hawthorne Storefront Alyson Levine hasn't ever gotten to watch her customers enjoy the ooey gooey deliciousness she makes for them. At best, the Wyckoff mom will get a text saying the chocolate chip cookies were amazing. But it's not the same as watching the joy firsthand. Later this summer, Levine will get to do just that when she brings Hands Down Cookies — the cookie business she launched remotely during the pandemic — to a storefront in Hawthorne. "I'm really excited to be around people and see people smile when they eat my cookies," the mom of two said in a call with Daily Voice. Alyson Levine, of Ha…
Massachusetts Ranks 3rd Worst In Country For Accessible Housing, Report Says Massachusetts Ranks 3rd Worst In Country For Accessible Housing, Report Says
Massachusetts Ranks 3rd Worst In Country For Accessible Housing, Report Says Massachusetts minimum-wage workers would need to work 91 hours a week to afford a "modest" one-room rental home, a new report says.  Affordable housing is out of reach for many Americans, and Massachusetts workers are even harder-hit. The state ranked the third-worst in the country for worker housing accessibility, according to an annual report released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition on Wednesday, June 14.  The average Massachusetts minimum wage worker can afford rent of up to $780 per month, but the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom house is $1,772, the report said.  T…
'It Has Been Our Pleasure': Restaurant In Delmar Closing After 8 Years In Business 'It Has Been Our Pleasure': Restaurant In Delmar Closing After 8 Years In Business
'It Has Been Our Pleasure': Restaurant In Delmar Closing After 8 Years In Business A restaurant in the region known for its “fresh and wholesome comfort foods” is closing after eight years in business. Delmar Bistro, located in the corner of a strip mall Delmar at 180 Delaware Avenue, will serve its last diners on Saturday, April 29, owner Cindy Leffler announced on Facebook. “It has been our pleasure to be here for the past 8 years.” Leffler said. “We are grateful for all of your support over the years.” April 29th will be our last day of service. It has been our pleasure to be here for the past 8 years. We are grateful for all of your support over the years. Poste…
North Jersey Wedding Venue 'The Manor' To Shutter After 66 Years North Jersey Wedding Venue 'The Manor' To Shutter After 66 Years
North Jersey Wedding Venue 'The Manor' To Shutter After 66 Years A North Jersey wedding venue will close its doors after 66 years in business come July. The Manor, in West Orange, announced it will be closing on July 6, 2023. "We are agonizingly aware that there is no 'good' time for this to happen and are doing our sincere best to responsibly and respectfully resolve each and every pending event thoughtfully," the Knowles family wrote on the venue's website, thanking clients for graciousness and understanding. "The scale of those whose lives we’ve touched is truly beyond our fathoming — and we have never ceased to be humbled by it. Through the pandemic…
Here's How 2022 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report Here's How 2022 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report
Here's How 2022 Westchester Housing Market Compared To Other Hudson Valley Counties: Report After a dramatic rise in housing sales in the Hudson Valley as a result of the pandemic, the buying of homes started to decline in 2022, according to a new report.  Compared to 2020 and 2021, housing sales in Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess Counties showed a decline in 2022, according to a report by the Houlihan Lawrence real estate brokerage from Thursday, Jan. 5.  While sales declined, average sales prices of homes also increased in all three counties, the report said. Houlihan Lawrence officials attributed this to an "unsustainable" volume of sales created by high demand…
'Best Boss Ever': Hull Restaurant Owner Surprises Staff With Trip To Disney 'Best Boss Ever': Hull Restaurant Owner Surprises Staff With Trip To Disney
'Best Boss Ever': Hull Restaurant Owner Surprises Staff With Trip To Disney If you were to ask the staff at TOAST restaurant in Hull how they feel about their boss, they would say she really knows how to make them feel special. "She is always there for you and if you’re having a bad day," hostess Stevie Ryan told Daily Voice about owner Jessica Travis. "She always makes sure you are okay before she even thinks about herself and would do anything in the world for us."  That includes giving her staff an unforgettable trip to the most magical place on earth: Disney World. Travis said the trip was her way of giving back to her staff who have become incredibly close ov…
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business
Julia's Bakery In Orange Shutters After Decades In Business A longtime Connecticut bakery known for its fresh pastries and cakes made from scratch has permanently closed.  Julia's Bakery, located in the New Haven County town of Orange, officially closed on New Year's Day. Owner Jeff Chandler announced plans for the closure on Friday, Dec. 2. "This journey now ending would have been unimaginable from its start 32 years ago," the announcement reads. "We are deeply thankful to all those who have shared in it: our staff, whose commitment paved the road through four locations and a pandemic; the town of Orange for accepting us as part of the commun…
‘Dire Situation:’ Warren County Community Supports Elderly Couple Desperate To Dig New Well ‘Dire Situation:’ Warren County Community Supports Elderly Couple Desperate To Dig New Well
‘Dire Situation:’ Warren County Community Supports Elderly Couple Desperate To Dig New Well The Warren County community is coming together during the holiday season to support a beloved couple in desperate need of a new well after years of ongoing medical and financial issues from a head-on crash. Longtime Warren County residents Walter and Brenda Kuntz were in a head-on car accident about 15 years ago that caused them to suffer from life-changing injuries and left them unable to work full-time, according to a GoFundMe launched by their children. Walter Kuntz was “forced to retire early” due to the extent of his injuries and has been in and out of the hospital ever since, the camp…
6-Week-Old Girl From Cape Cod Battling RSV At Boston's Children Hospital 6-Week-Old Girl From Cape Cod Battling RSV At Boston's Children Hospital
6-Week-Old Girl From Cape Cod Battling RSV At Boston's Children Hospital A 6-week-old girl is one of thousands of people in Massachusetts to contract a virus that has seen a surge in cases over the past month.  Katie Hauge's niece Kinsley was hospitalized with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) at Boston Children's Hospital on Friday, Nov. 4, Hauge said in a GoFundMe campaign.  Kinsley's parents, Josh and Mariah, have been traveling from Cape Cod to Boston to visit their daughter while she remains in the intensive care unit, Hauge said.  "With Kinsley only being 6 weeks into this world and the lack of maternity leave benefits available, Mariah spends the majori…
Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains
Brand-New Eatery Open For Business In North White Plains A new eatery has opened for business in Westchester County.  Bagel Girl in North White Plains, located at 731 North Broadway, is now serving patrons.  The menu includes a variety of bagels, house-made spreads, and other baked items including muffins, croissants, and English muffins, according to the eatery's website.  The shop also sells breakfast sandwiches to-go, salads, yogurt, coffee, and tea.  Owner Lauren Bucci, who grew up in White Plains, said on the shop's website that starting Bagel Girl was her dream and that the pandemic gave her an opportunity to fulf…
Around 2 Million NYers To Get Nearly $500M In Tax Relief Checks: Here's Who Qualifies Around 2 Million NYers To Get Nearly $500M In Tax Relief Checks: Here's Who Qualifies
Around 2 Million NYers To Get Nearly $500M In Tax Relief Checks: Here's Who Qualifies New Yorkers may want to keep an eye on their mailbox in the coming weeks as the state has begun sending out tax relief checks to some families in an effort to alleviate rising costs of living.  The New York Department of Taxation and Finance announced that it started sending out $475 million worth of checks to 1.8 million residents who received at least $100 in Empire State child credits or the state’s earned income credit on their 2021 state tax return. Payments will average $270 per eligible recipient. Checks are being mailed automatically and recipients don’t need to do anything in orde…
Regal Cinemas Quietly Closes Richland Crossing Theater Regal Cinemas Quietly Closes Richland Crossing Theater
Regal Cinemas Quietly Closes Richland Crossing Theater Regal Cinemas has closed a Bucks County location. The Regal Richland Crossing movie theater off Route 309 in Quakertown shuttered on Thursday, Sept. 15, the company announced on its website. Regal's parent company Cineworld Group LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this month.  "The pandemic was an incredibly difficult time for our business, with the enforced closure of cinemas and huge disruption to film schedules that has led us to this point,” Cineworld CEO Mooky Greidinger said. The following 18 Regal locations remain open in Pennsylvania: Conshohocken, Regal Plymouth M…
Scathing Report Says Nurses At This NJ Hospital Wouldn't Feel Safe Being Treated There Scathing Report Says Nurses At This NJ Hospital Wouldn't Feel Safe Being Treated There
Scathing Report Says Nurses At This NJ Hospital Wouldn't Feel Safe Being Treated There A scathing report released by the largest union representing healthcare workers in New Jersey reveals how nurses feel working at one Jersey Shore hospital — and it's largely not great. It all came to a head for Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center nurses during the pandemic, when they found themselves fighting their employer for protection all while working on the front lines under already stressful conditions, the Health Professionals and Allied Employees (HPAE) report says. "Working conditions at Jersey Shore University Medical Center during the pandemic led to many …
Hoboken Mom's Babka Biz Holds Gradn Opening In Jersey City Hoboken Mom's Babka Biz Holds Gradn Opening In Jersey City
Hoboken Mom's Babka Biz Holds Gradn Opening In Jersey City A North Jersey mom who had help from her husband and daughters launching a charitable babka business at the height of the pandemic is moving into a storefront. Hoboken's Michal Prevor started Babka Bailout to help pay her housekeeper's rent at the height of the pandemic. On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Prevor will hold a grand opening for Babka Bailout at its new digs on 476 Central Ave. in Jersey City from 1 to 4 p.m. Babka is a dough filled with chocolate then rolled up or braided and baked.  Babka BailoutBabka Bailout Babka Bailout offers a variety of flavors including Nutella-Oreo, cereal…
New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report
New Eatery Featuring Southern Dishes Opens In Camden County: Report A new restaurant serving Southern food, fancy drinks and live music has opened in South Jersey, NJ Advance Media reports. Essie's, owned by Mike and Cherie Gillespie, is located at 1 Garfield Ave. in Clementon. Essie'sFacebook/ Essie's Its opening was fraught with delays due to the pandemic and a roof collapse caused by a snowstorm in 2017, the outlet reports. The eatery features cajun and creole dishes like hot wings, fish tacos, fried oysters, hush puppies and more, its menu says. Fans of the long-awaited restaurant posted about their anticipation on Facebook.  Fans looked forwa…
Texas Man Gets Prison Time For Threatening Maryland Doctor Over COVID-19 Vaccine Texas Man Gets Prison Time For Threatening Maryland Doctor Over COVID-19 Vaccine
Texas Man Gets Prison Time For Threatening Maryland Doctor Over Covid-19 Vaccine The man who threatened a Maryland doctor who publicly advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine after tracking down his personal information will spend time in federal prison, the Department of Justice announced. Aubrey, Texas resident Scott Eli Harris, 52, was sentenced to six months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release after threatening the doctor in Maryland, according to US Attorney Erek Barron. 
“While we are all entitled to our own opinion, no one has the right to threaten the life of someone because of race, national origin, or because of holding different views,” Barr…
Upcoming Blood Drive In Carmel Announced Amid 'Severe' Summer Shortage Upcoming Blood Drive In Carmel Announced Amid 'Severe' Summer Shortage
Upcoming Blood Drive In Carmel Announced Amid 'Severe' Summer Shortage The New York Blood Center is urging local residents to attend an upcoming blood drive amid a "severe" summer shortage.  The organization announced plans for a blood drive on Friday, July 29, in Putnam County at 112 Old Route 6 in Carmel. The blood drive is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lisa Starzyk, an account manager at NYBC, said there are a number of reasons for the current shortage, including the continued impact of the pandemic on blood drives and donations. "Our attendance at blood drives is just not back to pre-pandemic levels," she said. Other reasons for the…
COVID-19: New Wave With 'Worst Version' Of Omicron Starting, Leading NY Doctor Says COVID-19: New Wave With 'Worst Version' Of Omicron Starting, Leading NY Doctor Says
Covid-19: New Wave With 'Worst Version' Of Omicron Starting, Leading NY Doctor Says A new COVID-19 wave with the strongest strain of the Omicron variant appears to have started in New York, one of NYC's top epidemiologists in the city is saying. Dr. Jay Varma, who was former Mayor Bill de Blasio's top public health advisor during the pandemic, said the infection rate appears to have stabilized at a high level rather than subsiding as summer starts to get into full swing. "This is likely the beginning of a BA.5 wave," Varma stated in a Tweet.  "Reported cases are at a high plateau, which means actual transmission is very high when you account for the &g…
Popular North Jersey Froyo Shop Closing Due To 'Someone Else's Actions' Popular North Jersey Froyo Shop Closing Due To 'Someone Else's Actions'
Popular North Jersey Froyo Shop Closing Due To 'Someone Else's Actions' A popular frozen yogurt shop that weathered many a storm is closing after a decade of business in North Jersey. Bohemian Raspberry on South Avenue E. in Westfield made the announcement on June 22 in a Facebook post, saying the landlord has plans for our building that do not include them. The last day of business will be Aug. 1. "We persevered through a pandemic but have no recourse for someone else’s actions," the post reads. "The shop opened days before Hurricane Sandy bore down on NJ, leaving the community decimated. As luck would have it, our opening day flags and electric service…
Special Olympics Torch Set To Arrive In Howard County This Week Special Olympics Torch Set To Arrive In Howard County This Week
Special Olympics Torch Set To Arrive In Howard County This Week The Special Olympic Torch, or the "Flame of Hope" is set to return to Howard County later this week, officials say. The torch will be handed off at Centennial Park in Ellicott City at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 23, according to Howard County Officials.  Law enforcement officers will carry the torch with the assistance of Special Olympics athletes over a six mile course of roadways around the park.  The torch has been carried hundreds of miles across Maryland during the month of June to raise awareness and money for the Special Olympics Maryland. The Special Olympics athletes partic…
COVID-19: Positivity Rate Hits 14 Percent In CT, 39 New Deaths Reported COVID-19: Positivity Rate Hits 14 Percent In CT, 39 New Deaths Reported
Covid-19: Positivity Rate Hits 14 Percent In CT, 39 New Deaths Reported The COVID-19 positivity rate in Connecticut is approaching levels not seen since the surge of Omicron cases as the state reported more than three dozen new virus-related deaths. In the latest update on Thursday, May 19, the state Department of Public Health reported 39 more COVID-19-related deaths, bringing the total up to 11,022 since March 2020. In the past seven days, there have been nearly 70,000 COVID-19 PCR and NAAT tests administered in Connecticut, according to health officials, resulting in 9,751 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus for an average seven-day positivity rate of 1…
COVID-19: Infection Rate Above 13 Percent; Hospitalizations Up In CT; Latest Rundown By County COVID-19: Infection Rate Above 13 Percent; Hospitalizations Up In CT; Latest Rundown By County
Covid-19: Infection Rate Above 13 Percent; Hospitalizations Up In CT; Latest Rundown By County Alarm bells are sounding for some in Connecticut as the positive COVID-19 infection rate across the state crossed new dubious milestones as the battle with the virus continues. In his latest update on Monday, May 16, Connecticut Gov. Lamont said that in the past seven days, there have been more than 84,000 COVID-19 tests administered, resulting in 11,044 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus. The average seven-day positive infection rate statewide now sits at 13.05 percent. Fifty-five more COVID-19 patients were admitted to Connecticut hospitals, as the number being treated statewide ro…