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New Eye Care Center Opens At Bergen New Bridge For Patients 10 And Up New Eye Care Center Opens At Bergen New Bridge For Patients 10 And Up New Eye Care Center Opens At Bergen New Bridge For Patients 10 And Up
New Eye Care Center Opens At Bergen New Bridge For Patients 10 And Up Patients age 10 and older have a new option for eye exams, vision screenings, and treatment of potentially serious eye conditions at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. The hospital has added the ReFocus Eye Health Center to its expanding specialty services, offering everything from routine examinations to care for conditions that can threaten eyesight. According to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, services include diabetic eye exams, care for diabetic retinopathy, cataract evaluations, and glaucoma screening and management. Patients can also receive assessments for changes in vision, treat…
Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message In Bergen County Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message In Bergen County Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message In Bergen County
Councilman's Mission To Bring Back Powerful Fading Message In Bergen County A powerful message appeared in a Teaneck parking lot five years ago. "Sí Se Puede!" read the red, white, and blue words painted in the parking lot at the Richard Rodda Community Center. Spanning 36 by 28 feet, the mural was impossible to miss. And Teaneck Councilman Michael Pagan hoped its message would be, too. The Spanish phrase, which translates to "Yes, we can," was meant to inspire generations of children to dream big, regardless of their backgrounds. The message was especially meaningful to Teaneck's Latino community, but was intended for everyone, Pagan said. "For all of our yo…
NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War
NJ Shopping Plaza Sells For $14.5M After Bidding War A fully occupied shopping plaza in Central Jersey has sold for $14.5 million following a competitive bidding process that drew more than 22 approved bidders, a commercial real estate firm announced. Veronica Plaza, a 33,608-square-foot retail center at Route 27 and Veronica Avenue in Somerset, fetched the second-highest price per square foot for a retail center sale in Somerset County, according to Cushman & Wakefield, which arranged the deal. The shopping center sits on approximately five acres and is home to 18 tenants, including restaurants, medical offices, financial services and ot…
Sydney Sweeney Spotted Filming At NJ College Sydney Sweeney Spotted Filming At NJ College Sydney Sweeney Spotted Filming At NJ College
Sydney Sweeney Spotted Filming At NJ College Sydney Sweeney is back in the Garden State. The 29-year-old actress was spotted filming at William Paterson University in Wayne, according to the school's student newspaper, The Beacon. Student reporter Michael Mendez confirmed with crew members that filming was underway for "The Housemaid's Secret," the sequel to "The Housemaid." The thriller, slated for release in 2027, also stars Paul Anthony Kelly, Brittany Snow, and Kirsten Dunst, according to IMDb. Paul Feig is directing.  The movie follows Millie, who takes a housekeeping job working for a woman she is forbidden from seeing. A…
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age'
Ice Cream Shop Owner Blasts Customers Rude To Teen Workers In Viral Post: 'Act Your Age' A Massachusetts ice cream shop owner is going viral for a profanity-filled post calling out a customer for yelling at a teen employee. David Forgit, co-owner of Coldstuff Ice Cream in Blackstone, posted the angry Facebook message on Sunday, Oct. 4. The outburst came after Forgit said a customer was upset when a sundae cost about 20 cents more than expected. The Facebook post exploded in popularity, receiving more than 295,000 likes and 23,000 comments as of press time. "I swear to God. STOP YELLING AT MY F***ING EMPLOYEES," Forgit wrote. "They are children. This job, for m…
Meet Bergen County's Teacher Of The Year Meet Bergen County's Teacher Of The Year Meet Bergen County's Teacher Of The Year
Meet Bergen County's Teacher Of The Year New Jersey's top teachers are getting their moment in the spotlight, with 19 educators earning countywide honors and one dance teacher taking home the state's top prize. The New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) announced its 2026-27 County Teachers of the Year on Thursday, Oct. 1, recognizing educators for their impact on students, leadership and dedication to public education (scroll down for the full list of best teacher in each New Jersey county). Hannah Olmo, a dance teacher at Dover High School, was named New Jersey State Teacher of the Year on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Olmo, who has …
Former Bergen County Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community Former Bergen County Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community Former Bergen County Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community
Former Bergen County Apple Orchard Transformed Into Massive 370-Home Luxury Community A massive new luxury community with 370 homes, retail space, rooftop pools and a public park is officially underway in Bergen County. Russo Development and Woodmont Properties have broken ground on Orchard House by Vermella, a 21-acre mixed-use development at 300 Chestnut Ridge Road in Woodcliff Lake, the companies announced Thursday, Oct. 8. The project will include 297 apartments, 47 townhomes and 26 supportive housing units. Of the 370 residences, 74 will be designated as affordable housing. More than 9,000 square feet of retail space is also planned, with restaurants, medical offices, …
$14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Paramus Nursery $14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Paramus Nursery $14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Paramus Nursery
$14.5M Deal Seals Fate Of Longtime Paramus Nursery A longtime Bergen County nursery that closed after 80 years has sold for $14.5 million, Daily Voice has learned. Eisele’s Nursery & Garden Center, which sits on six acres at 232 Oradell Ave., closed Sept. 9. The buyer has not been identified. Glenn Bartlett of Coldwell Banker Realty represented both the buyer and seller in the $14.5 million deal. Residential housing is planned for the property, Bartlett confirmed. However, he said it was not immediately clear whether the development would include affordable housing. The sale comes months after Eisele’s announced it would not reopen fo…
Nordstrom Rack Opening New Bergen County Store Nordstrom Rack Opening New Bergen County Store Nordstrom Rack Opening New Bergen County Store
Nordstrom Rack Opening New Bergen County Store New Jersey shoppers will have two new places to hunt for designer deals beginning Thursday, Oct. 8. Nordstrom Rack is opening stores in Ramsey and Marlton on the same day as part of a nationwide expansion by the off-price retailer. The Ramsey store is opening at 225 Interstate Shopping Center, according to Nordstrom Rack's website. The Marlton store is opening at Willow Ridge Plaza. The two stores are among 25 new Nordstrom Rack stores announced nationwide, including 10 in the Northeast. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey community and serving our customers with an amazing off…
NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US
NJ Pasta Restaurant Named #1 In US The best place to get pasta is right here in Morris County. The Pasta Shop at 13 First Ave. in Denville was named #1 on Yelp's Top 100 Pasta Places in the U.S.  View this post on Instagram The executive chef and co-owner of the restaurant is Denville native Tommy Pollio, who developed a passion for cooking as a teenager and worked at kitchens throughout the country including in San Francisco and Chicago. Co-owner Sergio Sciancalepore grew up in an Italian household in Secaucus and grew up working in specialty stores throughout the Garden…
Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In Bergen County Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In Bergen County Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In Bergen County
Major Industrial Project Moving Forward In Bergen County A new 41,115-square-foot industrial facility is moving forward in Bergen County after developers secured construction financing, JLL announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The Class A warehouse is planned for 9 Porete Ave. in North Arlington, within the borough's 25-acre Porete Avenue Redevelopment Area in the Meadowlands, JLL said. JLL Capital Markets arranged the financing from Glacier Credit Strategies on behalf of developer The Hampshire Companies LLC. The amount of the loan was not disclosed. The facility will have 40-foot ceilings, nine loading dock doors, one drive-in door, a 135-foot truck …
Popular Bergen County Supermarket To Close: Report Popular Bergen County Supermarket To Close: Report Popular Bergen County Supermarket To Close: Report
Popular Bergen County Supermarket To Close: Report A popular Bergen County supermarket is slated to close in early 2027, according to multiple news reports. Kings Food Market in Hillsdale has plans to close no later than Jan. 2, 2027, NJ Advance Media reports. A WARN notice filed with the state says 122 employees could lose their jobs. Kings was acquired by Acme Markets for $96.4 million after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2020.