Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Trader Joe's Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Trader Joe's
Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Trader Joe's We are thrilled to announce that Trader Joe's in Stamford has been named Best Gourmet/Specialty Foods Store in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Trader Joe's in Stamford describes itself as a community-focused grocery store, featuring a distinctive range of products that balance quality and cost-effectiveness. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Fairfield County began with reader nominations in October and ended with a voting period for finalists in 80+ categories in December.  …
Best Coworking Space In Bergen County In 2024: Office Evolution Hackensack Best Coworking Space In Bergen County In 2024: Office Evolution Hackensack
Best Coworking Space In Bergen County In 2024: Office Evolution Hackensack We are thrilled to announce that Office Evolution has been named Best Coworking Space in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to Office Evolution’s website, the company is dedicated to creating a vibrant community of business professionals in a coworking space designed for productivity.  "Great coworking environment," said Readers' Choice voter Eric of Office Evolution in Hackensack. "Supportive and helpful staff." Photo supplied by Office Evolution Hackensack Readers' Choice voters highlighted the space as an ideal place to meet clients, enjo…
Best Brunch In Bergen County In 2024: Mr. Geez Best Brunch In Bergen County In 2024: Mr. Geez
Best Brunch In Bergen County In 2024: Mr. Geez We are thrilled to announce that Mr. Geez has been named Best Brunch in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, Mr. Geez is a family-run eatery founded by Steve Goodman, a hospitality veteran with 40 years of experience.  "We are regular customers of Mr Gee's and it never fails to satisfy!" said Lisa, a Readers' Choice voter. "The owners are fantastic, warm and welcoming. The food is always good—lunch or breakfast. It's one of our favorite dining options."  Photo supplied by Mr. Geez Joined by his son, Michael, and wife, Debb…
Best Farmers' Market In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Goshen Farmers' Market Best Farmers' Market In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Goshen Farmers' Market
Best Farmers' Market In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Goshen Farmers' Market We are thrilled to announce that the Goshen Farmers' Market has been named Best Farmers' Market in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the Goshen Farmers' Market, sponsored by the Goshen Chamber of Commerce, is dedicated to promoting local agriculture and fostering a sense of community.  The market's mission, per its website, is to provide a platform for local food producers and artisans to connect directly with consumers in a welcoming environment.  The team at the Goshen Farmers' Market. Photo supplied by Goshen Fa…
Best Children's Museum In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum Best Children's Museum In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum
Best Children's Museum In The Hudson Valley In 2024: Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum We are thrilled to announce that the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum has been named Best Children's Museum in the Hudson Valley in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, the Mid-Hudson Discovery Museum is the region's premier destination for children and families. The museum offers interactive exhibits focusing on early literacy, art, STEM education, health, and the local community, providing an enriching environment where children can develop foundational skills through purposeful play and interpersonal connections, per its website. Mid-Hudson Discovery …
Greencastle Teen Dies Suddenly After Flu Complications, Community Mourns Greencastle Teen Dies Suddenly After Flu Complications, Community Mourns
Greencastle Teen Dies Suddenly After Flu Complications, Community Mourns Christian Theodore Todd, 16, a beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, after falling ill with the flu. His death has left his family and community in shock and heartbreak, with more than 600 mourners gathering to honor his life—the largest service ever hosted by the funeral home, his family told Daily Voice on Thursday, Feb. 20. Born on Feb. 13, 2008, in Harrisburg, Christian was the son of Eric T. and Waneta J. (Johnson) Todd, according to his obituary posted by Miller-Bowersox Funeral Home. A junior at Greencastle-Antrim High School, he also att…
Reckless Driver, 19, Severed Foot Of Good Samaritan Following North Babylon Crash, DA Says Reckless Driver, 19, Severed Foot Of Good Samaritan Following North Babylon Crash, DA Says
Reckless Driver, 19, Severed Foot Of Good Samaritan Following North Babylon Crash, DA Says A teenager is facing charges after an alleged reckless driving crash on Long Island that left a Good Samaritan disfigured. Marianne Mkrtchian, 19, of North Bellmore, was indicted for assault and related charges in Suffolk County Court on Friday, Feb. 7, in connection with a North Babylon crash in August 2024. Mkrtchian was speeding eastbound on Skidmore Road in a Mercedes Benz sedan when she ran a stop sign at Lloyd Avenue at around 6 p.m. on Aug. 27, 2024, the Suffolk County DA’s office said. She tried braking, turned erratically, and crashed through a telephone pole, splitting the pole i…
Bankbridge High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies: 'Tremendously Painful News' Bankbridge High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies: 'Tremendously Painful News'
Bankbridge High Schooler Mason Gerber Dies: 'Tremendously Painful News' Mason Gerber, a student at Bankbridge Regional High School died in the hospital on Sunday, Feb. 2, Gloucester County Special Services School District Superintendent James Dundee announced. "Mason has been a lifelong member of our school family, touching the hearts of so many students and staff throughout the years," Dundee said. "His presence brought joy, kindness, and warmth, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him." Rest Easy Mason Gerber a big loss to the bankbridge and the special Olympics communities Posted by John Remsing on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 Out of respec…
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of Ridgefield Park Officer Steven Fernandez Home Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of Ridgefield Park Officer Steven Fernandez Home
Video Shows Route 17 Procession Escorting Body Of Ridgefield Park Officer Steven Fernandez Home The body of Ridgefield Park Police Officer Steven Fernandez was escorted back to New Jersey on Tuesday, Feb. 4, in a major procession along Route 17. Video captured by Boyd A. Loving shows Ridgefield Park Officer Steve Fernandez's body being escorted home Wednesday, Feb. 4. Boyd A. Loving Video of the procession was captured at the Route 17 Park & Ride in Ridgewood by Boyd A. Loving. The clip shows dozens of law enforcement vehicles traveling in the southbound lanes. The procession traveled along Route 17 through New York into New Jersey ending at approximately 4 p.m. Fer…
Fast-Growing Charcuterie Brand Expands In Bergen County With Haworth Shop Fast-Growing Charcuterie Brand Expands In Bergen County With Haworth Shop
Fast-Growing Charcuterie Brand Expands In Bergen County With Haworth Shop A fast-growing charcuterie brand is bringing its gourmet grazing boards to a new part of Bergen County. Graze Craze, known for its artfully crafted charcuterie spreads, has opened at 160 Terrace Street in Haworth. This is the chain's third New Jersey location and it has more than 60 nationwide and internationally. The shop is owned by Jenny Jee, a restaurant industry veteran who turned her passion for fresh, high-quality food into a full-time venture. "I'm thrilled to offer something new to the community that brings people together to create memories over good food," Jee said. Graze Craze…
Ben & Jerry’s Reopens in Hoboken After Brief Closure Ben & Jerry’s Reopens in Hoboken After Brief Closure
Ben & Jerry’s Reopens in Hoboken After Brief Closure Ice cream lovers in Hoboken can breathe a sigh of relief. The Ben & Jerry's at 405 Washington St. reopened on Wednesday, Jan. 22 following a brief closure for renovations that left those with a sweet tooth (even in the bitter cold) filled with anxiety when they walked by and saw the store closed and papered over. "We're excited to be back up and running, ready to serve our delicious treats to the community once again," Kath Olayres, a spokesperson for Ben & Jerry's said. 
Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Red Hook: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled' Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Red Hook: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled'
Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Red Hook: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled' Columbia County's William Michael "Bill" Dougher, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of his community, is being remembered for his profound impact on those who knew him following a tragic head-on crash in Dutchess County. The crash occurred on Thursday, Jan. 23, just before 4 p.m., on State Route 9G in Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department. Police said Dougher’s northbound Hyundai crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons, colliding head-on with a pickup truck. Dougher, age 68, of Germantown, had to be extricated from his vehicle and was …