Restaurant Closes Suddenly After 30 Years In Harrison: 'The Time Has Come' Restaurant Closes Suddenly After 30 Years In Harrison: 'The Time Has Come'
Restaurant Closes Suddenly After 30 Years In Harrison: 'The Time Has Come' A longtime Westchester County restaurant has served its final meal. Wellington's Grill, located in Harrison at 110 Halstead Ave., announced on Tuesday, Jan. 20, that it has closed permanently as of Monday, Jan. 19, ending a three-decade run in the village. “Effective today, January 19, 2026, Wellington’s Grill will close permanently,” owners Bill and Aly Powell wrote in a message shared on Facebook. “We would like to thank all of our friends, family, customers and staff that have worked for us over the last 30 years.”  The Powells said the decision marks a personal transition. “The t…
NRVT Seeks Matching Donations To Grow Trail In 2026 NRVT Seeks Matching Donations To Grow Trail In 2026
Nrvt Seeks Matching Donations To Grow Trail In 2026 Norwalk River Valley Trail is asking supporters to donate in 2026 to help add new miles and care for the trail. Norwalk River Valley Trail said in a Facebook post that it sees the trail as a thread connecting local towns, creating places for calm, connection, and joy. Donations can be made here. Norwalk River Valley Trail's logo.  Norwalk River Valley Trail The donations will help support additional miles of trail, maintain greenways and wildlife habitats, and build welcoming areas designed to encourage movement, wellness, and shared use. Matching gifts are available that wou…
High School Sweethearts Opening Dumont Bar 'Choir Practice' High School Sweethearts Opening Dumont Bar 'Choir Practice'
High School Sweethearts Opening Dumont Bar 'Choir Practice' For one Bergen County family, opening a bar isn’t about business: it’s about recreating the feeling of home. Choir Practice, the brainchild of Paramus residents Kenneth "Kenny" Egbert, his wife and high school sweetheart Angele, and their three children, is preparing to open at 26 West Madison Ave. in Dumont — the town where Angele’s parents both grew up. The space was previously home to the popular Fink’s BBQ, which closed in 2024, and briefly to Bar 26, which operated for about two months. The family closed on the building and liquor license in November 2025 after about a year of negotiat…
Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown
Video Shows Laundromat Ice Raid In Morristown Immigration and Customs Enforcement took multiple people into custody during a sweep in Morristown on Sunday, Jan. 11, authorities said. Video of the 10 a.m. raid near Speedwell Avenue and Henry Street was shared to Instagram. A local laundromat was among businesses raided, the township said in a statement Monday morning. Multiple people were taken into custody, the town said, noting they were notified in advance and did not participate in or assist with the operation. “Morristown is a community built by generations of immigrants, and our diversity is one of our greatest strengths,” said M…
Darien Police Warn Of Police Impersonation Scam Calls Darien Police Warn Of Police Impersonation Scam Calls
Darien Police Warn Of Police Impersonation Scam Calls Darien police are warning people about callers posing as officers and pushing for fast payment over the phone. Fraudsters have been telling people they face an active arrest warrant, missed jury duty, or unpaid fines, then demanding money right away, according to the Darien Police Department's Facebook post. The department said the calls can sound believable, with scammers using spoofed phone numbers and even citing officer names or badge numbers. Department's logo. Darien Police Department People are reminded that real law enforcement will not try to resolve matters through a phon…
New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (WATCH) New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (WATCH)
New Video Shows View Of ICE Agent Who Killed Mother In Minneapolis (Watch) Newly released video shows the view of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent when he killed a Minneapolis mother in her SUV. Right-wing media outlet Alpha News published video of the shooting on Friday, Jan. 9. Jonathan Ross, 43, was recording on his phone when he fired three shots at 37-year-old Renee Good in a south Minneapolis neighborhood. ICE agents were conducting an immigration raid near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7. The 47-second video shows the first-person view of Ross, a veteran and former Border P…
'With Heavy Hearts,' Troy Lunch Spot Forced To Close After 3 Years 'With Heavy Hearts,' Troy Lunch Spot Forced To Close After 3 Years
'With Heavy Hearts,' Troy Lunch Spot Forced To Close After 3 Years A beloved Troy lunch spot known for gourmet sandwiches and laid-back vibes is preparing to serve its final meals. Mallo’s, located at 156 4th Street, will shut its doors on Friday, Jan 23, the owners announced on Facebook. “With heavy hearts, we’re announcing that Mallo’s will be closing permanently,” they wrote. “Due to our landlords’ decision not to renew our lease, we are unable to continue operating.” The eatery, which opened in September 2022, quickly became a go-to lunch destination on Fourth Street, offering gourmet sandwiches and local, fresh ingredients in a cozy, deli-style setti…
Westfield Wine Bar Suddenly Announces Closure Westfield Wine Bar Suddenly Announces Closure
Westfield Wine Bar Suddenly Announces Closure A popular wine bar in Westfield rang in the New Year with some bad news. 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro an institution in Westfield for 25 years announced on Thursday, Jan. 1, that it is shutting its doors. "Happy New Year from 16 Prospect," Timothy Boyle, who runs the bar with his brother, Christopher, wrote on social media. "Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control we shall be closed permanently. My spine refuses to return to work in 2026. I’ll post more detail later." As of Monday, Jan 5, the owners have yet to elaborate on reasons for the closure. Patrons expressed shoc…
Best Bakery In The Hudson Valley In 2025: General Bakeshop Best Bakery In The Hudson Valley In 2025: General Bakeshop
Best Bakery In The Hudson Valley In 2025: General Bakeshop We are thrilled to announce that General Bakeshop has been named Best Bakery in the Hudson Valley in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! One Readers’ Choice voter put it plainly: “Amazing pastries and food,” while another declared, “No contest!”  The bakery's building was part of the Borden Condensed Milk Factory back in the 1800's. Photo supplied by General Bakeshop. That connection to its customers is intentional. “Our goal has always been to build a sense of community through food, this just proves that we are achieving our goal,” the team shared after the win. It’s…
Best Coffee Shop In Westchester County In 2025: The Peekskill Coffee House Best Coffee Shop In Westchester County In 2025: The Peekskill Coffee House
Best Coffee Shop In Westchester County In 2025: The Peekskill Coffee House We are thrilled to announce that The Peekskill Coffee House has been named Best Coffee Shop in Westchester County in the 2025 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to the coffee shop’s website, its mission centers on a passion for both coffee and people, built on the belief that coffee connects communities from the moment it’s planted to the moment it’s poured. The site explains that the team is committed to uniting and inspiring with authenticity and kindness, starting with selecting coffees that align with those values.  The Peekskill Coffee House. Photo supplied by T…
Kids Make The Mess, Parents Get The Coffee: Art Cafe Opens In Westfield Kids Make The Mess, Parents Get The Coffee: Art Cafe Opens In Westfield
Kids Make The Mess, Parents Get The Coffee: Art Cafe Opens In Westfield A new art café designed for kids, and the adults chasing them, is opening in North Jersey this month. Art Cafe will open Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 317 South Ave. in Westfield, according to the business. The concept was created by co-founders Cory Dimitrakopoulos and Esther Managan, who said the idea grew out of years spent hauling their children from activity to activity while searching for caffeine and somewhere to sit. Courtesy of the Art Cafe “We are two Westfield moms who have spent years taking our kiddos on adventure after adventure, desperate for coffee and a comfortable place …
Holocaust Survivor’s Menorah Vandalized Outside Bridgeport Synagogue: Police Holocaust Survivor’s Menorah Vandalized Outside Bridgeport Synagogue: Police
Holocaust Survivor’s Menorah Vandalized Outside Bridgeport Synagogue: Police Police in Bridgeport are searching for the person who vandalized a menorah outside a synagogue, according to synagogue leaders who say the incident was captured on video. Senior Rabbi Evan Schultz said in a Facebook post that he arrived at Congregation B’nai Israel last week, shortly after Hanukkah ended, and found the menorah broken on the ground. "This was the first time in my thirteen years at the synagogue that something like this had ever happened," he wrote. "Sure we’ve had incidents — suspicious people walking in the parking lot, a bomb threat, but never someone walking onto our prop…