Linden's 111 Amici Closing After 36 Years As Owner Retires Linden's 111 Amici Closing After 36 Years As Owner Retires Linden's 111 Amici Closing After 36 Years As Owner Retires
Linden's 111 Amici Closing After 36 Years As Owner Retires A longtime New Jersey Italian restaurant is preparing to close its doors after 36 years in business. The owners of 111 Amici Ristorante, located at 1700 W. Elizabeth Ave., in Linden, announced the restaurant will permanently close on Sunday, Aug. 2, as owner Giovanni Lavorato retires. "It is with both heavy hearts and immense gratitude that we announce the closing of 111 Amici Ristorante after 36 unforgettable years of serving this incredible community & all the surrounding areas." Established in 1990, the restaurant said it grew from a family dream into a gathering place where generat…
Lake Carmel Restaurant Reveals Final Day In Business After 24 Years Before Moving (UPDATE) Lake Carmel Restaurant Reveals Final Day In Business After 24 Years Before Moving (UPDATE) Lake Carmel Restaurant Reveals Final Day In Business After 24 Years Before Moving (UPDATE)
Lake Carmel Restaurant Reveals Final Day In Business After 24 Years Before Moving (Update) One of Putnam County's longtime neighborhood restaurants has revealed its final day of business before downsizing to another location.  After announcing last month that it would be leaving its longtime home, La Famiglia Bar & Grill has now revealed that its closing date for its restaurant at 110 Route 311 in Lake Carmel — after more than 24 years in business — will be Friday, July 24.  In a message shared with customers on Sunday, July 12, the owners said a farewell party will be held the day before on Thursday, July 23, beginning at 5 p.m.  The event will feature l…
Floodwaters Wiped Out Callie's Creamery In Neptune At The Worst Possible Time Floodwaters Wiped Out Callie's Creamery In Neptune At The Worst Possible Time Floodwaters Wiped Out Callie's Creamery In Neptune At The Worst Possible Time
Floodwaters Wiped Out Callie's Creamery In Neptune At The Worst Possible Time An ice cream shop in Neptune was forced to temporarily close after they were hit with heavy flooding. Video shared by the owners of Callie's Creamery shows the restaurant underwater following last weekend's storms.  "For three years, their family-owned ice cream shop has been more than just a place to grab dessert—it's been a place where families celebrate birthdays, kids enjoy their first ice cream cone, friends gather after the beach, and our community comes together to make memories," Samantha Janusz, who organized a GoFundMe, wrote. "Their shop has always been a welcoming s…
Dad, 3 Children Killed In Massive House Fire In Pennsylvania: Coroner Dad, 3 Children Killed In Massive House Fire In Pennsylvania: Coroner Dad, 3 Children Killed In Massive House Fire In Pennsylvania: Coroner
Dad, 3 Children Killed In Massive House Fire In Pennsylvania: Coroner A father and his three children were killed after a house fire tore through a home in Pennsylvania early Sunday morning, July 5, authorities confirmed. The fire broke out in the 100 block of North Front Street in Newport around 3:30 a.m., where firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames, according to Newport Assistant Fire Chief Travis Babski. Perry County Coroner Robert Ressler identified the victims as 38-year-old David Carr, 16-year-old Hannah Carr, 16-year-old McKenzie Carr, and 6-year-old Paige Carr. All four victims were found on the first floor of the home, Babsk…
Lindenhurst Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind' Lindenhurst Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind' Lindenhurst Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind'
Lindenhurst Man Killed In Car Accident Honored In Fundraiser: ‘One Of A Kind' An online fundraiser has been launched for a Long Island man who was killed in a car accident. William “Billy” Scott, 38, died May 31, according to an obituary. His friends and family remembered him as “one of a kind.” “He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back without hesitation and never ask for anything in return,” organizer Louise Caracciolo wrote in the GoFundMe. “His outgoing personality, sense of humor, and genuine kindness made him impossible to forget.” Scott, of Lindenhurst, died when he was struck by a vehicle, according to the fundraiser. He has not be…
Carteret School Aide Dies, 55 Carteret School Aide Dies, 55 Carteret School Aide Dies, 55
Carteret School Aide Dies, 55 A Carteret school aide known for her laughter, generosity and devotion to her family has died at 55. Ernestina Cruz died on Saturday, June 27, at Overlook Medical Center in Summit, according to her obituary on the Chubenko Funeral Home website. Born in Cayey, Puerto Rico, Cruz moved to Carteret in 1987 and spent years working as a teacher's aide for Carteret Public Schools.  She was known for her generous spirit, strength and lively personality. She loved making people laugh, cooking Puerto Rican meals for family and friends, hosting gatherings, dancing and listening to music, but not…
School In Cortlandt Manor To Close After Unexpected Enrollment Decline School In Cortlandt Manor To Close After Unexpected Enrollment Decline School In Cortlandt Manor To Close After Unexpected Enrollment Decline
School In Cortlandt Manor To Close After Unexpected Enrollment Decline A Westchester County Catholic school is closing its doors, with officials citing an unexpected drop in enrollment that made it impossible to continue operating. St. Columbanus School in Cortlandt Manor will permanently close at the end of next week, the Archdiocese of New York's Superintendent of Schools Office announced.  According to the Archdiocese, the decision came after a "significant and unexpected decline" in enrollment commitments for the 2026-27 school year.  Although school leaders, faculty, and families spent the past year working to strengthen the school's future, of…
Candy Shop To Close After 5 Years In Bedford: 'We Never Really Profited' Candy Shop To Close After 5 Years In Bedford: 'We Never Really Profited' Candy Shop To Close After 5 Years In Bedford: 'We Never Really Profited'
Candy Shop To Close After 5 Years In Bedford: 'We Never Really Profited' A candy and ice cream shop in Westchester County that served as a passion project for its owners will soon close its doors for good.  Bedford Candy Bar, located at 627 Old Post Road in Bedford, announced that it will cease operations later this month after five years in business.  Its last day will be Saturday, June 27, the shop said in a social media announcement. In its closing announcement, the business thanked its loyal customers and reflected on the many children who frequented the store over the years.  "Thank you to all of our amazing young customers, most with crump…
Man, 54, Killed In Amenia Porsche Crash Was Community Leader, DJ, Father (UPDATE) Man, 54, Killed In Amenia Porsche Crash Was Community Leader, DJ, Father (UPDATE) Man, 54, Killed In Amenia Porsche Crash Was Community Leader, DJ, Father (UPDATE)
Man, 54, Killed In Amenia Porsche Crash Was Community Leader, DJ, Father (Update) A Dutchess County, NY man killed in a crash this month is being remembered as a beloved father, DJ, mentor, and driving force behind a prominent arts organization in the Hudson Valley.  Scott Anderson, 54, of Amenia, died on Monday, June 8, following a two-car crash on South Amenia Road in the Town of Amenia, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Anderson, a native of Bedford, Massachusetts, was driving a 1998 Porsche Carrera eastbound near Benson Road at around 4:50 p.m. when he lost control of the vehicle. Investigators said the Porsche crossed into the westbound lane and collided w…
Norwalk’s New River Street Sunset Bazaar Brings Vendors, Music, Food Nights Downtown Norwalk’s New River Street Sunset Bazaar Brings Vendors, Music, Food Nights Downtown Norwalk’s New River Street Sunset Bazaar Brings Vendors, Music, Food Nights Downtown
Norwalk’s New River Street Sunset Bazaar Brings Vendors, Music, Food Nights Downtown Norwalk will roll out its first-ever River Street Sunset Bazaar this summer, turning the Historic Wall Street District into an evening market with local vendors, live music, food and drinks, lawn games, and family-friendly activities. The free series is set for three Saturdays: June 13, July 11, and Aug. 8, running from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on River Street, the City of Norwalk said in a press release. City officials describe the Bazaar as a relaxed, walkable way to spend a summer evening downtown, with residents, families, and visitors encouraged to browse, eat, and listen to live entertainment…
Caught On Camera: Thief Steals Giant Ice Cream Cone From Popular DC Shop Near Howard University Caught On Camera: Thief Steals Giant Ice Cream Cone From Popular DC Shop Near Howard University Caught On Camera: Thief Steals Giant Ice Cream Cone From Popular DC Shop Near Howard University
Caught On Camera: Thief Steals Giant Ice Cream Cone From Popular DC Shop Near Howard University A giant ice cream cone that became a favorite photo spot for Howard University students, graduates, and neighborhood families has disappeared from outside a popular DC ice cream shop after a late-night thief made off with the colorful display. The theft happened last month at Here's The Scoop, a family-owned ice cream shop on Georgia Avenue NW across from Howard University, according to owner Karin Sellers. Security cameras captured the suspect taking the decorative cone from the shop's patio area, where customers regularly stopped for photos while visiting the business. Here's T…
Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay
Fire Tears Through LBI Landmark, Staff Facing Summer Without Pay A fire broke out at a popular LBI restaurant over the weekend, leaving its future uncertain and dozens of employees without their primary source of summer income. Owners of Wally's in Surft City announced the Saturday night fire in a Facebook post Sunday, May 31, saying no employees, customers, or neighboring residents were injured. "So last night didn't go as anyone planned," the restaurant wrote. The fire started after staff finished what the restaurant described as "a wonderful Saturday night shift. "We are so incredibly happy to be able to share that no one from Wally's or an…