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'RHONJ' Alum Kathy Wakile Shares Daughter's Jersey City Engagement 'RHONJ' Alum Kathy Wakile Shares Daughter's Jersey City Engagement 'RHONJ' Alum Kathy Wakile Shares Daughter's Jersey City Engagement
'Rhonj' Alum Kathy Wakile Shares Daughter's Jersey City Engagement She said yes! Kathy Wakile's daughter Victoria is officially engaged to  boyfriend Teddy Kosmidis. The former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" cast member on Saturday shared a video of the special moment, which took place at the Liberty House Restaurant in Jersey City overlooking the Hudson River. "Overjoyed," said Wakile of Franklin Lakes, who owns restaurant Pizza Love in Wyckoff. Wakile's husband Richard Wakile posted his own video with the caption: "I’m beyond words and emotions tonight! My Victoria and our new member of our family Teddy have made it official! THE WORLD 🌎 IS INVIT…
$10K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Garfield $10K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Garfield $10K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Garfield
$10K Lottery Ticket Winner Sold In Garfield A New Jersey Lottery ticket good for $10,000 was sold in Garfield. The Mega Millions ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the third-tier prize from the Aug. 23 drawing. The ticket was sold at Food Village on Midland Avenue. The winning numbers were: 11, 15, 37, 54 and 68. The Gold Mega Ball was 21, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 02. The next drawing will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 11 p.m. The jackpot rolls to $103 million.
Running Down Every Labor Day 5K In North Jersey Running Down Every Labor Day 5K In North Jersey Running Down Every Labor Day 5K In North Jersey
Running Down Every Labor Day 5K In North Jersey The air is finally cool but the leaves are still on the trees. The tail-end of summer is a great time to get back into running. No matter if you're fast or slow, there are several 5K races to participate in this Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2) in North Jersey. Most are around $25 to participate. Askin & Hooker Labor Day 5K in Sparta: Law firm of Askin & Hooker, LLC's 4th Annual Labor Day 5K Run around Lake Mohawk will benefit the Lake Mohawk Preservation Foundation.  Closter Labor Day Weekend 5K (Sunday, Sept. 1): This is the 38th Annual Dom Mircovich Memorial Closter 5…
'Princess Leilani' Of Paterson, 10, Succumbs To Rare Heart Condition 'Princess Leilani' Of Paterson, 10, Succumbs To Rare Heart Condition 'Princess Leilani' Of Paterson, 10, Succumbs To Rare Heart Condition
'Princess Leilani' Of Paterson, 10, Succumbs To Rare Heart Condition Leilani Cameron of Paterson was a miracle all her life. Born with a rare heart condition, doctors didn't think she'd make it past birth. A true warrior, Leilani lived 10 years -- and had a smile on her face through it all. Leilani -- who had a heart transplant at 3 years old -- began experiencing heart complications earlier this year. She was waiting several months for a new heart but went into cardiac arrest on Aug. 19 and passed away. More than $16,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Monday morning for Leilani's family. She was remembered for her smile and vivaciousness. Leilan…
Erica Nick Mandeville Of Wayne, 38, Was Loving Mom To Daughters Erica Nick Mandeville Of Wayne, 38, Was Loving Mom To Daughters Erica Nick Mandeville Of Wayne, 38, Was Loving Mom To Daughters
Erica Nick Mandeville Of Wayne, 38, Was Loving Mom To Daughters Erica Jean Nick Mandeville of Wayne died on Aug. 20. She was 38 years old. Born in Ridgewood, Erica was the seventh child of Ken (Mike) and Edna Nick. She graduated from Wayne Valley High School in the Class of 1999. Erica was remembered in her obituary as a loving and devoted mom to her daughters, Kathleen and Allyson. "Erica was a giving person whose warm generous heart was always ready to give of her time, treasures and talents to help out a friend or stranger in need," her obituary says. "She touched the lives of many in positive ways and will be missed dearly by all who were ble…
JERK'D: Seasoned Jamaican Restaurateur Brings 30 Years Experience To Hackensack JERK'D: Seasoned Jamaican Restaurateur Brings 30 Years Experience To Hackensack JERK'D: Seasoned Jamaican Restaurateur Brings 30 Years Experience To Hackensack
Jerk'D: Seasoned Jamaican Restaurateur Brings 30 Years Experience To Hackensack Marva Layne knows a thing or two about Caribbean cooking. The Jamaican-born restaurateur recently opened Jerk'D Kitchen on Essex Street in Hackensack but has 30 years of experience to boot. Layne got her start in the late 1980s with a Jamaican bakery in New York. Although that closed after four years, Layne opened two other Caribbean restaurants. It wasn't until she opened Negril Villages -- in Atlanta and New York City -- alongside husband Carlton Hayle, and son Sim Walker that things truly started falling into place. JERKD, 363 Essex St., Hackensack.JERKD Hackensack's David Sims …
'Too Late,' Judge Tells Paramus Teacher, Bus Crash Survivor Who Tried To File Suit 'Too Late,' Judge Tells Paramus Teacher, Bus Crash Survivor Who Tried To File Suit 'Too Late,' Judge Tells Paramus Teacher, Bus Crash Survivor Who Tried To File Suit
'Too Late,' Judge Tells Paramus Teacher, Bus Crash Survivor Who Tried To File Suit A Paramus teacher who survived the Morris County school bus crash on Route 80 might have been able to file a lawsuit -- if only she had tried sooner, according to a Superior Court judge. East Brook Middle School teacher Jessica Madonna was diagnosed with PTSD in January, eight months after the Mount Olive crash that killed her colleague, a fifth grade student and left nearly 40 others injured, NJ.com reports. The 28-year-old was released from the hospital the day of the crash without symptoms, and returned to teaching the following September, the article says citing Morris County court docu…
5 Things To Know Going Into The Week In North Jersey (Tunnel Project, VMAs & More) 5 Things To Know Going Into The Week In North Jersey (Tunnel Project, VMAs & More) 5 Things To Know Going Into The Week In North Jersey (Tunnel Project, VMAs & More)
5 Things To Know Going Into The Week In North Jersey (Tunnel Project, VMAs & More) Here's what you need to know going into the week in North Jersey (Aug. 25 edition). A new NY/NJ rail tunnel plan has cut $1.5 billion off the estimated Hudson River tunnel project cost (New York Times). The plan -- announced Friday -- reduces the cost from $11 billion to $9.5 billion and would include repairs to the existing tunnel under the Hudson River (damaged in Superstorm Sandy) and could help lessen delays. Officials are now seeking $5.4 billion from a federal grant program instead of $6.8 billion. THE VMAs are coming to Newark. And traffic is expected to be a nightmare (but what…
3 North Jersey Athletes On 'American Ninja Warrior' 3 North Jersey Athletes On 'American Ninja Warrior' 3 North Jersey Athletes On 'American Ninja Warrior'
3 North Jersey Athletes On 'American Ninja Warrior' Three North Jersey athletes are competing for $1 million on "American Nina Warrior." Season 11 of the NBC show's finals will air Monday night at 8 p.m. -- with 90 people (and three from New Jersey) vying for the grand prize. Many of the athletes have been on before. Here are some you may recognize, either from television of your neighborhood. Sean Bryan: Cranford native, Seton Hall Prep. grad, 34 years old. This will be Bryan's fourth season. Sean Bryan@papalninja Joe Capobianco: Lives in Gillette (Long Hill, Morris County) 25 years old. Works as the director at the Centercourt Ninja …
5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County 5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County 5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County
5 New Restaurants To Try In Bergen County Empanadas. Pad Thai. Mexican burgers. There is something for everyone in Bergen County. Here are some of the latest restaurants to open in the area. COMING SOON: Hook & Reel, Route 4, Elmwood Park: Seafood restaurant with nearly a dozen New Jersey locations. Try the cajun boil. No word yet on opening date, BoozyBurbs says. Hook & Reel is coming to Elmwood Park.Hook & Reel Hamburguesa, Hackensack Street, Carlstadt: "Mexico City street style burgers, like you've never tasted before," the website promises. The owners, the same ones who own Taqueria Los Gueros across Bergen C…
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