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The Bergen Record

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Passaic County files eminent domain lawsuit over $106M project

Two weeks after breaking ground on a $106.4 million government complex in Paterson, Passaic County went to court to secure a 242-square-foot strip of neighboring property after it was unable to reach a deal with the owner. The county filed an eminent domain lawsuit seeking temporary use of the neighboring land for two years to access the construction site. The county offered $5,600 to use 241.9 square feet of a commercial property at 332-344 Main St. for two years but could not reach an agreement with its owner, Empire Package LLC, said a complaint filed Oct. 27 in state Superior Court. Story continues below photo gallery. The property borders the former Passaic County Jail site at 11 Marshall St., where a six-story office building and parking garage are planned. The county had the land appraised in September by Wade Appraisal LLC of Metuchen. The firm valued it at $115 per square foot and used a 10% annual rental rate to calculate the cost of the two-year easement. That came to $5,564, with no additional damages assessed for the rest of the property. The county set its offer at $5,600 and sent it by mail Sept. 25, with another copy delivered

Passaic County, NJ · 3d

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Looking back: West Milford 40 years ago

Plans to demolish an existing A & P supermarket building in the Union Valley Road, Hewitt eight-acre “West Milford Shopping Center” with a new company store replacement were announced in 1996. The new building was completed and approved for occupancy by Township of West Milford officials, many of whom attended the Grand Opening in 1999. This was the third time an A&P supermarket was located in the township. In the late 1920s, the store was in a small building on Greenwood Lake Turnpike overlooking the south shore of Greenwood Lake. The second market location was in a new A&P building on Union Valley Road across from Our Lady Queen of Peace Church. That building was demolished and replaced by the existing building. The business finally closed when the A&P Company liquidated all locations in 2015. Cosmos, the latest of a couple of other unsuccessful supermarket chains in the existing building failed to attract enough customers for profit.

West Milford, NJ · 3d
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You’ll Happily Drive Hours Just For The Fried Chicken At This Modest New Jersey Restaurant

Somewhere in Paterson, New Jersey, there’s a restaurant with an orange roof and a cartoon chicken on the sign that has been quietly serving some of the best fried chicken in the state, and most people outside of Passaic County have no idea it exists. That’s a situation worth...

Paterson, NJ · 1d
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The Small-Town New Jersey Diner Where Locals Catch Up Over Delicious Homestyle Breakfasts

Some restaurants feed you, and some restaurants actually make you feel something, and the Oakland Diner in Oakland, New Jersey does both before your coffee even gets cold. If you haven’t made the trip to this Bergen County gem yet, your weekends have been missing something important. New Jersey...

Oakland, NJ · 6d
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Daily Voice

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Oakland Dad, 48, Former Pro Athletic Trainer Craig LaBianco Dies After Health Battle

Craig LaBianco, a New Jersey father who built a career around sports before moving into medical sales died Sunday, Nov. 1, after a long health battle. He was 48 years old. LaBianco was a graduate of Arlington High School in LaGrangeville, according to his obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home we…

Oakland, NJ · 2d

Montclarion

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The Sussex County Slave Graveyard Is A Chilling Reminder of New Jersey’s History

In the middle of the woods of the “ghost town” of Walpack, New Jersey, a little over an hour northwest of Montclair State University, sit some 50 gravestones of formerly enslaved African American residents. For centuries, the graves have remained unmarked and go mostly unnoticed. Their lack of recognition from government officials reminds us that, in 2026, racism is still very real, entrenched into the political institutions of our country.

Sussex County, NJ · 2d

Times Herald-Record

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Poll for best diner in Orange County ends in three-way tie

Three Orange County diners shared the lead in voting for the county's best diner. That was the result of this week's Orange County Showdown poll. Felicia's Little Diner, in Walden; the New Windsor Family Restaurant; and Fiddlestix Cafe, in Cornwall, each received 15 percent of the vote in this week's poll. Two other diners had double-digit scores. Maddy's Diner, in Middletown, was just behind the three poll leaders, with 14 percent of the vote. The Goshen Plaza Diner received 10 percent of the vote. Murder charge: State police: Thomas Ryan formally charged with his father's murder in Greenville There were two other ties among the remaining nominees. The New Chester Diner Family Restaurant and City Winery Hudson Valley in Montgomery each got 7 percent of the vote. The Alexis Diner in Newburgh and the Woodbury Diner each had 6 percent of the vote. The Cup & Saucer Diner, in Pine Bush, received 5 percent of the vote. Check in again next week, when we present the next Orange County Showdown poll. Mike Randall covers breaking news for the Times Herald-Record and the Poughkeepsie Journal. Reach him at mrandall@th-record.com. This article originally appeared on Times Herald-Record: Poll for best diner in

Orange County, NY · 7h

Times Herald-Record

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Middletown apartment listing prices tick upward in October

Renters in Middletown saw apartment listing prices slightly increase from October 2025's median of $2,350, an analysis of new data from rental marketplace Zumper shows. The typical apartment listed for rent at $2,400 in October. Median listing prices in Middletown are trending 4% upwards from the previous month's $2,300 price. The data covers all bedroom sizes, ranging from studios to four-bedroom units, within the specified metropolitan area. It reflects the median rent for all listings that were active at any given point during the month, according to Russell Middleton, co-founder of Zumper. New construction is included in the data and listings that are currently occupied or no longer available are excluded. data.recordonline.com Out of 161 rental listings in Middletown, none are subsidized. One-bedroom apartments listed to rent at a median of $2,088, 5% higher than September, when they were $1,990. Since October 2025, one-bedroom rental prices rose 12% from $1,870. Two-bedroom apartments listed for rent were basically flat to September at a central price of $2,350, compared to $2,360. Since October 2025, two-bedroom rental prices slightly dropped from $2,350. Statewide, New York rental listing prices are slightly lower than September's median of $3,399. One-bedroom rentals were listed for a typical

Middletown, NY · 1d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This New Jersey Reservoir Has A Story Most People Driving Past It Have Never Heard

What if the peaceful reservoir you drive past was once an entire village? Not a handful of old buildings, but a real community with homes, roads, and people who had to leave it all behind. Sounds like the setup for a historical mystery, doesn’t it?. I find it fascinating...

Boonton, NJ · 1d

CNY News

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Avoid a Ticket: Parking Bans Begin Across the Hudson Valley

Simply parking your car could get you a ticket in towns across the Hudson Valley starting this month.

Dutchess County, NY · 3d

Attack of the Fanboy

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A New Jersey shopper walked into Walmart and found the clothing aisles blocked off because selling them that day is illegal

Most Walmart stores sell just about everything seven days a week, but one corner of New Jersey still plays by rules written for a very different era. TikTok user @joselwees found that out on a Sunday trip to Walmart in Bergen County, where the clothing section was closed off to shoppers. His short video about it has drawn hundreds of thousands of views. In the clip, the creator explained that he is new to New Jersey and had no idea about the rule. He told viewers that in Bergen County it is illegal to sell clothes on a Sunday, so at Walmart, “they basically close off all the clothes.” The footage pans across racks of coats and other clothing that shoppers could see but could not buy that day. The creator ended the video by asking his followers for an explanation, saying “I need answers.” His caption was shorter and more pointed, calling the situation “petty,” while the on-screen text simply asked what was going on in Bergen County. The answer, as several commenters quickly explained, is a set of blue laws that has survived in the county for decades. Bergen County’s blue laws still ban Sunday clothing sales Bergen

Bergen County, NJ · 6d

News 12

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STORM WRANGLER 12: Snowflakes fly in Sussex County as New Jersey sees its first snowfall of the season

Sussex County, NJ · 3h

Secret NYC

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Skipping the New York State Thruway rest stops this Thanksgiving is easy; a quiet Shell station in Monsey just ranked as the state’s best with a 4.6-star rating

New Yorkers are officially gearing up for one of the absolute busiest travel seasons of the year. Thanksgiving road trips are right around the corner, which means preparing for heavy traffic, packed highways, and the inevitable hunt for a decent pit stop. If you are heading upstate or simply leaving the city limits to visit family, you will want to plan your fuel stops strategically. Recent data has just revealed the highest-rated gas station in New York State , and it is located conveniently close to the city. The top-rated pit stop in New York According to a brand-new study by seobacklinks.com , one specific station stands head and shoulders above the rest. The Shell station at 83 Nyack Tpke, W Rte 59 in Monsey has claimed the title of the state’s highest-rated eligible gas station. This Rockland County stop boasts a very impressive 4.617-star average based on 188 Google reviews . In a landscape where most highway rest stops barely scrape by with two or three stars, this local Shell station has quietly built a stellar reputation among daily commuters and road-trippers alike. Why this matters for your holiday commute Let’s be honest. Finding a clean, reliable, and highly-rated

Monsey, NY · 1d

Daily Voice

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Young Ogdensburg Soccer Player Dies, $25K Raised For Grieving Family

A community in Sussex County is mourning the death of a 9-year-old soccer player as friends, teammates, and neighbors rally to support his grieving family. Adrian Sek , of Ogdensburg, is being remembered for his love of soccer and the friendships he built on and off the field, according to a GoFundMe…

Sussex County, NJ · 3d

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Morris Knolls Season Ends After Thrilling 28-27 Defeat

Allendale, N.J. — Many have heard the expression “to see a grown man cry.” It’s humbling to see a team of them. Morris Knolls seniors were struggling to contain their emotions after shaking hands with the Northern Highlands Highlanders following their playoff matchup. The game, a back-and-forth battle of two top teams in the bracket, went down to quite literally the last minute.

Rockaway, NJ · 2d

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This Tiny New Jersey Cafe Serves Everything 100% Gluten-Free And Dairy-Free

Somewhere in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, there’s a cafe that’s quietly rewriting the rules of what allergen-friendly food can taste like. Defying Gravitea isn’t just a clever name, it’s a promise that good food doesn’t have to come with a side of worry. Now, before...

Pequannock Township, NJ · 3d

Daily Voice

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Undefeated Middletown Football Team Barred From Section 9 Championship Over Adult Error

An undefeated Orange County high school football team is being blocked from playing in its championship game because of a mistake made by school officials, prompting an outcry from local leaders who say the players should not be punished for something beyond their control. New, updated repor…

Orange County, NY · 3d

rocklandnews.com

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Ramapo Clarifies Plans for Senior Center Property

Montebello, NY – The Town of Ramapo has clarified that its Senior Citizens Community Center at 319 Haverstraw Road is not being sold, following questions about a proposal from Veolia Water New York to purchase a portion of the surrounding town-owned property. According to information provided by town officials...

Ramapo, NY · 2d

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Jersey Families Have Gathered Around The Brick Ovens At Kinchley’s Tavern In Ramsey For Generations

Some kids in Ramsey learn to ride a bike, tie their shoes, and order a thin-crust pie, roughly in that order. One longtime fan first came to this tavern at about age eight and is now close to seventy, and the pizza has stayed loyal the whole time. The place...

Ramsey, NJ · 3d

92.7/96.9 WRRV

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'Sons of Anarchy' Star Spotted Filming New Episode of Hudson Valley Sho

Hollywood keeps coming to the Hudson Valley! A fan-favorite actress has been spotted filming for season 2 of 'Best Medicine.

Orange County, NY · 9h