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Trailer Drops For Sydney Sweeney Thriller ‘The Housemaid,’ Filmed Across NJ Trailer Drops For Sydney Sweeney Thriller ‘The Housemaid,’ Filmed Across NJ
Trailer Drops For Sydney Sweeney Thriller ‘The Housemaid,’ Filmed Across NJ Lionsgate has released the first trailer for "The Housemaid," a thriller starring Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried that filmed at some of the area’s most recognizable spots. Directed by Paul Feig, the movie follows Millie (Sweeney), a struggling woman who takes a job as a housemaid for an elite couple, Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew (Brandon Sklenar), according to IMDB.  What begins as a new start quickly spirals into dark, dangerous twists.  The screenplay is adapted from Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel by Rebecca Sonnenshine. It's set to hit theaters on Dec. 19. THE HOU…
Hundreds Face Layoffs At Major Companies Across New Jersey, WARN Notices Show Hundreds Face Layoffs At Major Companies Across New Jersey, WARN Notices Show
Hundreds Face Layoffs At Major Companies Across New Jersey, Warn Notices Show Multiple companies are set to lay off hundreds of workers across New Jersey in the coming months, according to the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) list. Claire’s Boutiques Inc. will lay off 155 employees in Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, and Union counties, effective Nov. 3.  Claire's announced it would be closing 290 stores nationwide last August, after filing for bankruptcy. Ernst & Young will cut 130 jobs in Hudson and Middlesex counties on Oct. 31, while Merck & Co. in Rahway will lay off 58 employees on Nov. 14. Mark Anthony Brewing in Hill…
Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend
Here's Every Pizzeria Headed To Dave Portnoy's 'One Bite' Pizza Fest This Weekend Just One Bite? This weekend, it's all you can eat. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy is turning New York City into the pizza capital of the world this Saturday, Sept. 13, when his One Bite Pizza Festival takes over Randall’s Island Park. With more than 40 of Portnoy’s highest-rated pizzerias dishing out slices from noon until night, expect New York–style, Neapolitan, Sicilian, tomato pies, grandma slices, and bar pies, all in one place. Here’s the full lineup of pizza royalty coming to NYC, organized by state: NEW YORK Di Fara Pizza – Brooklyn (9.4) John’s of Bleecker St. – Manhattan…
21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD 21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD
21 People Arrested After Graffiti Causes $500K Damage: Hanover Twp PD Hanover Township police are cracking down on graffiti. The department announced 21 people have been arrested and charged after graffiti caused $500,000 in damage over the past few years on  on buildings, businesses, public property, railroad property, bridges, and various other locations in Hanover Township.  Identifying and charging suspects allows a victim to recover financial assistance in the form of restitution to make repairs, police said. Those charged are: Two juveniles who spraypainted “GMAIL”, “GMAIL8”, “SCATE”, and “SCATE5” are charged with five counts …
Alleged Delbarton Abuse Probe Shines Spotlight On Newark Bishop Eyed As Next Cardinal Alleged Delbarton Abuse Probe Shines Spotlight On Newark Bishop Eyed As Next Cardinal
Alleged Delbarton Abuse Probe Shines Spotlight On Newark Bishop Eyed As Next Cardinal Long-buried secrets of clergy abuse at Delbarton, one of New Jersey’s most prestigious all-boys Catholic schools, may finally spill into public view, the New York Post reports — and a Newark bishop now being considered for cardinal is at the center of it. The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP) is demanding that Church leaders block Auxiliary Bishop Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., from becoming the next Archbishop of Newark, citing his decades of leadership at Delbarton School and St. Mary’s Abbey in Morristown during alleged abuse at the hands of more than a dozen monks and a lay …
Morristown Jeweler Sold Lab-Grown Diamonds As Genuine, Misrepresented Value: Cops Morristown Jeweler Sold Lab-Grown Diamonds As Genuine, Misrepresented Value: Cops
Morristown Jeweler Sold Lab-Grown Diamonds As Genuine, Misrepresented Value: Cops A 43-year-old Morristown jeweler was arrested and charged with selling fake diamonds, authorities in Mount Olive announced Tuesday, Aug. 12. On Tuesday, June 17, a victim told officers that Justin Wentzel, of Morristown, sold them three pieces of jewelry in which he misrepresented the authenticity of the precious gems and misrepresented the value of the jewelry, Mount Olive police said. Wentzel's social media pages show that he runs Ice Storm Jewelry. A 2022 NJ Advance Media story shows him making a ring at his Flanders home. Wentzel sold lab-grown diamonds as genuine diamonds and ove…
Unsafe Lane Change Leads To DWI Charge For Morristown Woman: Denville PD Unsafe Lane Change Leads To DWI Charge For Morristown Woman: Denville PD
Unsafe Lane Change Leads To DWI Charge For Morristown Woman: Denville PD A 36-year-old Morristown woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Denville on Sunday, Aug. 3, authorities said. At 2:34 a.m., officers observed a vehicle making an unsafe lane change while traveling westbound on Route 10, Denville police said. During a traffic stop, the driver, Faith Altiner, exhibited signs of impairment, police said. Altiner failed several field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, police said. Altiner was also charged with careless driving, reckless driving and unsafe lane change, police said.
South Hackensack Family Took A Chance On Netflix Casting, Now Toddler's In ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ South Hackensack Family Took A Chance On Netflix Casting, Now Toddler's In ‘Happy Gilmore 2’
South Hackensack Family Took A Chance On Netflix Casting, Now Toddler's In ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ What started as a fun family outing turned into something straight out of a Hollywood dream for one Bergen County family. Amanda Williams, 35, of South Hackensack figured she and her partner, Erick Golomb, would take their kids to an open casting call for "Happy Gilmore 2" just for fun. It was August 2024, and the event was being held at a hotel in Morristown. Erick Golomb and Amanda Williams with Bruce and Vivian. Amanda Williams The family of four was among thousands who showed up. When they arrived, the line was already wrapped around the building. But the massive Sandler fans w…
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say
Moronic, Witless, Vulgar: 'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Exactly What Fans Will Love, Critics Say The movie people have been waiting for for 29 years has been released. And critics say it's just...okay? "Happy Gilmore 2" the sequel to the beloved 90s comedy, premiered on Netflix on Friday, July 25. And while fans are excited to see Adam Sandler dominate the golf course again, critics are saying it might not have been worth the wait. The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelce and professional wrestlers Becky Lyn…
'Happy Gilmore 2', Filmed All Over NJ, Premieres Friday 'Happy Gilmore 2', Filmed All Over NJ, Premieres Friday
'Happy Gilmore 2', Filmed All Over NJ, Premieres Friday The 29-year wait is almost over. "Happy Gilmore 2," the long awaited sequel to the Adam Sandler golf comedy classic will begin streaming on Netflix on Friday, July 25. In the sequel, Happy Gilmore returns to the sport to pay for his daughter Vienna's ballet school, according to a synopsis. The movie features the return of Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald as the iconic Shooter McGavin and Ben Stiller as the malevolent nursing home aide. Joining the cast are Bad Bunny, Margaret Qualley, Travis Kelly and professional wrestlers Becky Lynch and MJF. The Adam Sandler sequel was fi…
Flood Watch, Heat Advisory Issued For NJ As State Recovers From Deadly Storms Flood Watch, Heat Advisory Issued For NJ As State Recovers From Deadly Storms
Flood Watch, Heat Advisory Issued For NJ As State Recovers From Deadly Storms Just one day after a fast-moving storm swept through New Jersey, causing dramatic rescues, a home explosion, and multiple deaths, officials have issued both a Flood Watch and Heat Advisory for the region. The Flood Watch, issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, warns that flash flooding is possible in seven New Jersey counties from Wednesday afternoon, July 16, through late Wednesday night. The counties include Sussex, Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, and Mercer, affecting cities such as New Brunswick, Morristown, Newton, Flemington, Trenton, and Somerville, of…
$85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized $85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized
$85M Sale Of Morris Plains Luxury Apartments Finalized A sprawling luxury apartment community in Morris Plains just sold for a whopping $85 million, officials with CBRE announced on Friday, July 11. The buyer, whose name has not been released, purchased Signature Place, a 197-unit Class A complex featuring high-end finishes and resort-style amenities, from Veris Residential, a New Jersey-based real estate investment trust. Built in 2018, Signature Place offers apartments averaging more than 1,000 square feet and is loaded with perks: a pool, yoga studio, golf simulator, movie theater, conference rooms, pet spa, and a clubroom with game tables a…
'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' NJ Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others 'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' NJ Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others
'High-Dose Turmeric Supplement Nearly Killed Me:' NJ Mom Hopes Her Story Will Save Others Katie Mohan was just trying to feel a little healthier when she picked up a bottle of turmeric supplements at Costco in the spring. What happened instead nearly killed her. And now, the 57-year-old Morristown mom of three is warning others after a high-dose turmeric supplement landed her in NYU Langone’s liver transplant unit. “I was taking this to just kind of be a little healthier,” said Mohan, a longtime fitness instructor at The Bar Method in Bernardsville. “I had no idea these were signs of liver damage.” Mohan began taking 2,250 mg of turmeric with black pepper extract in March to e…
Award-Winning Chef Opens 12,000-Square-Foot Hotspot In Morristown Award-Winning Chef Opens 12,000-Square-Foot Hotspot In Morristown
Award-Winning Chef Opens 12,000-Square-Foot Hotspot In Morristown A 12,000-square-foot food and drink destination from a Food & Wine award-winning chef is opening in the heart of Morristown, and it’s all about celebrating Jersey. The Morris Proper is being billed as a “culinary love letter to the Garden State” by the Chelsea Hospitality Group. It opens this month at 100 Morris St., offering a locally focused, ingredient-driven menu that reflects the roots of its founders. Created by Gensler and Stokes Architecture + Design, the space includes a 360-degree bar, open kitchen views, vintage-meets-modern design, and a wraparound patio at Morris and Spring…
Man Found Dead By Train Tracks In Morristown, 2 Charged After Tampering With Second Body: Cops Man Found Dead By Train Tracks In Morristown, 2 Charged After Tampering With Second Body: Cops
Man Found Dead By Train Tracks In Morristown, 2 Charged After Tampering With Second Body: Cops Two people have been arrested in connection with the death of a 65-year-old man who was found near train tracks in Morristown, officials said. Enrique “Flaco” Vega, 33, and Cassandra West, 31, were taken into custody after an investigation into the death of Stanley M. Robinson, a Dover resident, on Friday, June 13, Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said. Morristown Police and paramedics responded at approximately 9:14 a.m. to a report of an unresponsive man found on Patriots Path, south of Cory Road and near the NJ Transit railroad tracks, Carroll said. Officers arrived and fo…
DWI Driver Possessed Billy Club: Denville PD DWI Driver Possessed Billy Club: Denville PD
DWI Driver Possessed Billy Club: Denville PD A 62-year-old Morristown man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated on Tuesday, June 10, authorities said. At 8:16 p.m., officers responded to a report of a drunk driver, locating him on Route 46 near Franklin Road, Denville police said. Ronald Roccasecca, the driver, was under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and was found to be in possession of a billy club, police said. Roccasecca was arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, driving while intoxicated, driving vehicle without an interlock device, reckless driving and other traffic offenses. 
‘Suspicious Death’ By Morristown Railroad Tracks: Prosecutor ‘Suspicious Death’ By Morristown Railroad Tracks: Prosecutor
‘Suspicious Death’ By Morristown Railroad Tracks: Prosecutor An unresponsive man was found near railroad tracks in Morristown on Friday morning, June 13, authorities said. At 9:14 a.m., EMS and Morristown police found the man, who has not been identified, at Patriots Path and Cory Road by the railroad tracks, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The death has been deemed suspicious, authorities said, it and remains under investigation.
Air Quality Alerts Issued Across NJ/NY As Temps Hit 90s, Pollution Risks Rise Air Quality Alerts Issued Across NJ/NY As Temps Hit 90s, Pollution Risks Rise
Air Quality Alerts Issued Across NJ/NY As Temps Hit 90s, Pollution Risks Rise It’s not just hot — it’s hazardous. Air quality across New Jersey and New York is expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups on Thursday, June 12, as temperatures climb into the 90s and Code Orange Alerts are in effect. Health officials say that ground-level ozone and fine particulates will combine with heat to pose risks for children, seniors, and people with heart or lung conditions. ⚠️ Air Quality Alerts Code Orange Air Quality Alerts issued by the NJ Department of Environmental Protection Counties affected: Bergen, Essex, Union, Hudson, Passaic, Middlesex, Mercer, Ocean, Burling…
Bodycam Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver In Morristown Pedestrian Crash, Charge Downgraded Since Bodycam Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver In Morristown Pedestrian Crash, Charge Downgraded Since
Bodycam Shows Arrest Of DUI Driver In Morristown Pedestrian Crash, Charge Downgraded Since A Morristown woman who hit a pedestrian while driving drunk had her original charge of assault by auto downgraded to disorderly conduct, court and police records show. And now, bodycam footage of her arrest has been released. The crash occurred at 2:14 a.m. on July 30, 2023, near Liberty and Hazel Streets, according to police. Jessica AndresFlores, 22, was driving west on Hazel Street and turning left onto Liberty when she struck a man walking on the sidewalk The victim was found lying on the ground with visible injuries, and police later confirmed surveillance footage supported the account…
Watch Brand-New ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Trailer: Can You Spot NJ Locales In Netflix Sandler Sequel? Watch Brand-New ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Trailer: Can You Spot NJ Locales In Netflix Sandler Sequel?
Watch Brand-New ‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Trailer: Can You Spot NJ Locales In Netflix Sandler Sequel? Get ready to laugh — and spot your hometown. A new, longer trailer for "Happy Gilmore 2" dropped this weekend. Watch it below. A shorter teaser trailer for the film was released in March. Happy Gilmore returns July 25!  Netflix The Adam Sandler sequel was filmed all over New Jersey, with scenes shot in Kearny, Morristown, Montclair, Hackettstown, Verona, and Hackensack. The movie is jam-packed with stars, including Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, Bad Bunny, Travis Kielce, and more. The film will premiere on Netflix on July 25. The sequel brings Sandler back…
Dog Walker With History Of Theft Burglarized Employer’s Home: Denville PD Dog Walker With History Of Theft Burglarized Employer’s Home: Denville PD
Dog Walker With History Of Theft Burglarized Employer’s Home: Denville PD A 63-year-old Morristown dogwalker with a history of theft was arrested and charged with burglarizing her employer’s home on Wednesday, May 14, authorities said. Officers responded to a burglary at a resident and determined Maureen Denman had entered a separate closed room within the home of her employer she was not permitted in, Denville police said. Denman proceeded to search through personal belongings before exiting the room and the residence, police said. In December 2023, Denman entered pretrial intervention after she was charged with fraudulent use of a credit card and theft of mov…
Popular Morritown Sushi Spot To Close After 10 Years Popular Morritown Sushi Spot To Close After 10 Years
Popular Morritown Sushi Spot To Close After 10 Years A popular Morristown restaurant known for its Japanese and Korean cuisine is closing. Laku Sushi, located on 30 Lafayette Ave., will serve its last customers on Saturday, June 15, Daily Voice has learned. The owners shared the news in a heartfelt message posted on Instagram in response to a post by @morristown.nj. “Thank you everyone for all the support all these years,” the restaurant wrote. “We are closing due to the reconstruction of the building. We really appreciate everyone’s support and kind words. We loved doing business here for the last ten years and created so many memories with…
Cops Search School For Cameras After Edison Catholic School Teacher's Arrest Cops Search School For Cameras After Edison Catholic School Teacher's Arrest
Cops Search School For Cameras After Edison Catholic School Teacher's Arrest Authorities have completed a sweep of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School following the arrest of a 50-year-old teacher who they say made child pornography. Axel Palomares, 50, was arrested at his home in Morristown on Tuesday, May 27, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said.  A search for hidden cameras in the Catholic high school in Edison, which involved the New Jersey State Police Electronic Scent Detection (ESD) K-9s, was conducted that day. The sweep included locker rooms and bathrooms, the prosecutor's office said, "and no cameras or other recording equipmen…
He Came For Transcripts With A Loaded Gun, Morristown Officials Say: Ex-Student Arrested He Came For Transcripts With A Loaded Gun, Morristown Officials Say: Ex-Student Arrested
He Came For Transcripts With A Loaded Gun, Morristown Officials Say: Ex-Student Arrested A former Morristown High School student was found carrying a loaded and defaced handgun after he entered the school to request transcripts earlier this month, officials said. The arrest came after an earlier incident on Thursday, May 8, when police received a photo and video showing the same individual removing what appeared to be a two-tone handgun from his waistband and hiding it inside a green tote bag at 28 Clyde Potts Drive, according to Mayor Timothy Dougherty and Morristown officials The video was circulated to all Morristown police as part of an officer safety memo. Days later, the…
'Deeply Troubling:' DWI Rookie Cop's Rollover Crash Prompts Statement From Morristown Officials 'Deeply Troubling:' DWI Rookie Cop's Rollover Crash Prompts Statement From Morristown Officials
'Deeply Troubling:' DWI Rookie Cop's Rollover Crash Prompts Statement From Morristown Officials Morristown officials have released a statement and provided some additional details day after news broke that a newly-hired officer was recently charged with driving while intoxicated. Laura V. Starnes, 22, of Glen Gardner, was off duty when she crashed on Morris Street near Olyphant Place around 11 p.m. on Monday, May 6, officials said. According to a statement from Mayor Timothy Dougherty on Tuesday, May 20, Morristown police responded to the scene and found Starnes with minor injuries and “signs of intoxication.” She was transported to Morristown Medical Center, where she consented to a …
Newly-Hired Morristown Cop Charged With DUI, Prosecutor Confirms Newly-Hired Morristown Cop Charged With DUI, Prosecutor Confirms
Newly-Hired Morristown Cop Charged With DUI, Prosecutor Confirms A freshly-hired Morristown police officer was charged with driving while intoxicated after an off-duty crash earlier this month, officials said. Laura V. Starnes, 22, of Glen Gardner, was involved in a single-vehicle collision around 11 p.m. on May 6 on Morris Street near Olyphant Place, according to Morris County Prosecutor Meghan Knab. Starnes was transported to Morristown Medical Center after the crash. She was off duty at the time, authorities said. On May 7, she was issued summonses for operating under the influence of alcohol and careless driving, Knab said. The case has been tr…
Trump Expected In Morristown Ahead Of West Point Graduation Speech, FAA Issues VIP Alert Trump Expected In Morristown Ahead Of West Point Graduation Speech, FAA Issues VIP Alert
Trump Expected In Morristown Ahead Of West Point Graduation Speech, FAA Issues VIP Alert The FAA has issued a VIP Movement Notification for the Morristown/Bedminster area from May 23 to May 25, signaling that President Trump is expected to be in New Jersey ahead of his scheduled commencement address at West Point. The alert, published by the FAA Safety Team (FAAST), outlines temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) up to 17,999 feet MSL. It does not name Trump specifically, but notices of this kind are typically reserved for presidential-level travel, especially when they include areas like Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster. Specific restrictions will be available via NOTAM an…
DRUG RAID: 40 Bundles Of Heroin, Cocaine Found On Man In Morristown, Prosecutor Says DRUG RAID: 40 Bundles Of Heroin, Cocaine Found On Man In Morristown, Prosecutor Says
Drug Raid: 40 Bundles Of Heroin, Cocaine Found On Man In Morristown, Prosecutor Says A 61-year-old Whippany man was arrested after police say they found heroin, cocaine, and drug money during a raid in Morristown, Morris County prosecutors said. George R. Washington was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 13, following a narcotics investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Prosecutor Robert Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally said. Washington was charged after police executed search warrants for his person, his vehicle, and a Morristown home he was linked to, authorities said. Inside, detectives seized approximately 65 grams of suspected cocaine, 40 …
Hanover Firefighter Injured In Drill: Authorities Hanover Firefighter Injured In Drill: Authorities
Hanover Firefighter Injured In Drill: Authorities A firefighter was injured during a training exercise at the Hanover Township Department of Public Works complex on Tuesday, May 6, authorities said. The firefighter, who has not been identified, was injured during a routine drill, the Whippany Fire Department said. They were transported to Morristown Medical Center for treatment, authorities said. The firefighter is in serious but stable condition, authorities said. "We are... reviewing the incident thoroughly to understand exactly what occurred and to reinforce our commitment to the highest safety standards in all training operations," Fi…
Hamburg Dad Bryan Evans Dies Suddenly, 39 Hamburg Dad Bryan Evans Dies Suddenly, 39
Hamburg Dad Bryan Evans Dies Suddenly, 39 Shock and sadness spread following the sudden death of Bryan Evans, a Sussex County father of four. Evans, 39, died on Sunday, April 27 in Morristown, according to his obituary on the Pinkel Funeral Home website. Bryan, of Hamburg was a devoted husband to Laura and a proud father to sons Bryce and Sylas, and daughters Taylor and Aryana, his obituary says. He worked at Givaudan in East Hanover since 2021 and was named Employee of the Month multiple times for his dedication and work ethic, his obit says. He was known for his kind heart, loyalty, and quiet strength. In addition to his wife and…
Morristown Man Who Raped Child Learns Fate: Prosecutor Morristown Man Who Raped Child Learns Fate: Prosecutor
Morristown Man Who Raped Child Learns Fate: Prosecutor A 45-year-old Morristown man was sentenced to 46 years in prison last week after previously being convicted of sexually assaulting a child, authorities said. Alexander MasariegoFlores was convicted last December of three counts of aggravated sexual assault, two counts of second degree sexual assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert  McNally, and Morristown Chief of Police Darnell Richardson said. Between February and September 2023, MasariegoFlores sexually assaulted an 8-year-o…