Hearts Break For Nutley's Nicholas Messina, 53 Hearts Break For Nutley's Nicholas Messina, 53
Hearts Break For Nutley's Nicholas Messina, 53 Nicholas Thomas Messina III died suddenly on Saturday, July 15 at the age of 53, according to his obituary. Nicholas was a native of Bloomfield and lived in Nutley, his obituary reads. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and his two-year-old son, Nicholas Thomas Messina IV.  Nicholas worked for Essex County’s job development unit in East Orange, "helping people find jobs and making a difference in the community," his obituary reads.  "Nicholas made friends wherever he went, all over the world. His gracious and giving nature touched so many lives and his light will shine for years to com…
Roof Collapses In Clifton House Fire Roof Collapses In Clifton House Fire
Roof Collapses In Clifton House Fire UPDATE: The roof of a Clifton home collapsed during a fire on Saturday that brought arson investigators. The two-alarm blaze -- three bells for coverage -- ignited shortly before noon May 27 and quickly spread through the home on dead-ended Lynn Drive. Firefighters went defensive once the roof began collapsing, then returned to an offensive attack soon after. No injuries were reported. The two-alarm blaze -- three bells for coverage -- ignited shortly before noon May 27 and quickly spread through the Lynn Drive home.Victor Scrivens for DAILY VOICE A preliminary cause wasn't given. A …
NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support
NJ Teen Who Recently Woke Up From Coma Sees Community Support Nelson Matos has been fighting for his life since his 17th birthday. The Nutley junior in high school recently awakened from a weekslong coma, and a fundraiser has been set up to help pay for his medical bills and medical equipment. As of Thursday, May 25, more than $42,000 has been raised. Matos initially experienced a minor cold and then acid reflux before being rushed to Mt. Sinai Hospital where he was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect. Matos had a stroke after surgery and fell into a coma. Upon awakening from the coma, he currently is suffering from paralysis and a speech impairm…
Car Crashes Into Bank In Nutley Car Crashes Into Bank In Nutley
Car Crashes Into Bank In Nutley A person crashed into the front entrance of the Valley Bank on River Road in Nutley on Friday, May 19, police said. The driver believed their vehicle was in park, police said. No one was injured and the Nutley Fire Department and Code Enforcement inspected the building for safety, police said. The vehicle was removed from the bank, which was secured by private contractors, police said.
Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey
Most Popular Pizzerias In North Jersey Some North Jersey pizzerias have been around for decades. Others are brand new. Some have a thin and crispy crust. Others are fluffy and plump. Whatever your pizza preference may be, one thing's for sure: There are plenty of places to choose from in North Jersey. Daily Voice polled our Instagram followers on their favorite pizzerias, and (in no particular order) here were the most common answers: Ralph's, Nutley Danny's, Bloomingdale Grant Street Cafe, Dumont Tenth Street Pasta & Pizza, Hoboken Nellie's, Waldwick Park Tavern, East Rutherford Mario's, Saddle Brook Star Tavern, Ora…
Patrol Units Damaged As Boy, 15, Tops 100MPH In Clifton Police Pursuit Through Several Towns Patrol Units Damaged As Boy, 15, Tops 100MPH In Clifton Police Pursuit Through Several Towns
Patrol Units Damaged As Boy, 15, Tops 100MPH In Clifton Police Pursuit Through Several Towns A 15-year-old stolen car thief damaged two Clifton police vehicles while failing to elude his pursuers, authorities said. A police chase had passed through Passaic, Nutley, East Rutherford and Secaucus – with speeds exceeding 100 miles an hour -- before heading back to Clifton, where a chain-reaction crash occurred, Detective Lt. Robert Bracken said. Officer Mohammed Rayyan was the first to spot the 2021 Ford Bronco on southbound Route 21 near Ackerman Avenue shortly after 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 15. The driver of the vehicle, which had been reported stolen out of Woodland Park earlier in t…
Trio Targeted Dunkin' In North Jersey Robbery Spree: Police Trio Targeted Dunkin' In North Jersey Robbery Spree: Police
Trio Targeted Dunkin' In North Jersey Robbery Spree: Police Three people have been arrested and charged by Secaucus Police for robbing multiple Dunkin' locations on the same night in April. Ocean Roberts, a 19-year-old Bayonne resident, Yanik Pendleton, a 22-year-old Bayonne resident and Wilmer Arias-Dejesus, a 22-year-old East Newark resident were arrested by police this month, Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller said. On Sunday April 9, at 2:56 a.m., the group robbed the Dunkin' at 216 County Ave., at gunpoint, stealing $350 from the register, with Arias-Dejesus and another man acting as lookouts while Pendelton and Roberts took the loot, Mil…
North Jersey's Joseph Luongo, 33, Remembered As Loving Son, Brother North Jersey's Joseph Luongo, 33, Remembered As Loving Son, Brother
North Jersey's Joseph Luongo, 33, Remembered As Loving Son, Brother Joseph Vincent Luongo, who died on Saturday, March 25, is being remembered as a loving son and brother, according to his obituary. Luongo, 33, lived in Pompton Plains and previously lived in Nutley, according to the obituary.  He worked as a boiler operator at Johanna Foods in Flemington, and is survived by his parents, Francisco and Deanna, and his brothers, Francesco and Valentino. Oh, Joe Luongo, you were a beautiful soul and my family loved you as one of our own. May you rest in peace. Posted by Billy Tooma on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Just found out another of my classmates pas…
Missing Mountainside Hospital Patient Found Safe Missing Mountainside Hospital Patient Found Safe
Missing Mountainside Hospital Patient Found Safe UPDATE: A missing hospital patient has been found safe. Nathaniel Sheppard had been admitted to Mountainside Hospital on March 6 and discharged on March 13, Nutley police said. He was found unharmed Sunday morning, March 26, police said.
Childhood Friends Bring Montclair Deli To Bergen County Childhood Friends Bring Montclair Deli To Bergen County
Childhood Friends Bring Montclair Deli To Bergen County A pair of childhood friends from Nutley who reconnected later in life are expanding their deli from Montclair to Bergen County. Sparo's Deli & Catering will be coming to Ramsey in the coming weeks, management tells Daily Voice. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sparo’s Deli & Catering (@sparosdeli) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ☆ANJ & MO’S EATS☆ (@that.delish.ishh) Mike Sparacino and Adam Rose opened Sparo's on Bellevue Avenue in Upper Montclair in 2019. …
Four Charged In Hoboken Street Fight That Went Viral (UPDATE) Four Charged In Hoboken Street Fight That Went Viral (UPDATE)
Four Charged In Hoboken Street Fight That Went Viral (Update) Four men are in hot water after authorities in Hoboken say they participated in a late-night brawl that went viral on social media in October of last year. Joseph Cosenza was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault, while an arrest warrant was issued for Samuel Sorce, 25, of Florham Park, in the Oct. 23 street fight on Hudson Street and Hudson Place, Hoboken police spokesperson Marci Rubin said. Sorce is accused of conspiracy, aggravated assault, and endangering an injured person, police said. Meanwhile, summonses were issued for Robert Ferrarelli, 23, of Nutley, and Ch…
Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey
Best Doughnut Spots In North Jersey It’s a new year, which means we’re back again with a new list of North Jersey’s best spots for everyone’s favorite dessert disguised as breakfast — the deliciously decadent doughnut. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications, and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Some are longtime favorites while others have only recently opened their doors. All of these bakeries, however, are dishing out creamy, frosted, and jelly-filled doughnuts we think you'll love — some might even have a line out the door before dawn when th…