Gourmet Chinese Restaurant Expands To Clifton Gourmet Chinese Restaurant Expands To Clifton
Gourmet Chinese Restaurant Expands To Clifton A contemporary Chinese restaurant is coming to Clifton. Chef Yang 46, located on Route 46 eastbound, specializes in elegant and versatile Sichuan cuisine in a modern setting with traditional Chinese highlights. The restaurant seats 160 people and will be replacing Chengdu 46, a 20-year local icon for Sichuan food in the area. After it went out of business, Dinggen Wang and Jiaging Yang bought the address but changed everything else -- from the interior to the menu -- hoping to reinvigorate the place. Wang and Yang -- who has 30 years of culinary experience -- have other restaurants i…
Two Friends Of Hudson Valley Writer Corroborate Claim Of Trump Sex Assault Two Friends Of Hudson Valley Writer Corroborate Claim Of Trump Sex Assault
Two Friends Of Hudson Valley Writer Corroborate Claim Of Trump Sex Assault Close friends of writer E. Jean Carroll, a Hudson Valley resident, have corroborated her claim of sexual assault by Donald Trump in the mid-1990s. In this article by The New York Times, and a related podcast, Lisa Birnbach and Carol Martin detail conversations they had with Carroll at the time of the alleged violent attack in a dressing room at Bergdorf Goodman and contact the three friends have had since.  Carroll, who lives in a cabin on an island in the Wawayanda Mountains outside Warwick in Orange County, is best known for her "Ask E. Jean" column, which has appeared in Elle m…
Estranged Husband Of Missing New Canaan Mom Crossed State Line Into New York Estranged Husband Of Missing New Canaan Mom Crossed State Line Into New York
Estranged Husband Of Missing New Canaan Mom Crossed State Line Into New York At the same time news came that Fotis Dulos may have violated his probation by traveling to New York, the estranged husband of missing Jennifer Farber Dulos broke his silence to reporters following a court hearing. “I just want to tell my children that they’re constantly on my mind and that I love them and miss them very much,” he told a group of reporters at the Stamford Superior Courthouse on Wednesday, June 26.  Fotis Dulos, who is free on $500,000 bail, was in court for a hearing regarding his divorce from Jennifer Dulos, 50, who was last seen on Friday, May 24. Jennifer Farber Dul…
Corrections Officer From Irvington Sexually Abused Inmates, Prosecutor Says Corrections Officer From Irvington Sexually Abused Inmates, Prosecutor Says
Corrections Officer From Irvington Sexually Abused Inmates, Prosecutor Says An Irvington man who works as a corrections officer at a federal prison in New York has been indicted on several charges accusing him of coercing female inmates into sex, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan said Tuesday.  Colin Akparanta, 42, abused at least four women at the Metropolitan Correctional Center from 2012 through 2018, allegedly smuggling contraband like makeup, food and personal hygiene items in exchange for sex.  With at least one inmate, Akparanta "explicitly conditioned his provision of contraband on the inmate’s continued performance of sexual acts with him," …
Does My Bunion Need Surgery? Does My Bunion Need Surgery?
Does My Bunion Need Surgery? Hallux valgus (or “bunion”) deformities are extremely common. They usually develop over long periods of time, exacerbated by certain shoes (narrow toe boxes, heels) or related foot deformities (such as flatfoot). However, they can also show up in younger individuals, even adolescents, who have a family history of bunions. While many people don’t like the look of their bunions, most bunions do not cause people pain. The best way to avoid pain (and surgery) is to avoid the kinds of shoes that cause pain! Usually this means wearing wide toe box shoes. However, for some patients, this is not eno…
LAWSUIT: Closter Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student, 14, After Losing Contest LAWSUIT: Closter Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student, 14, After Losing Contest
Lawsuit: Closter Debate Team Coach Wrongly Attacked Student, 14, After Losing Contest A 14-year-old from Fort Lee left his prestigious private school in Closter after coaches on the debate team accused him of selling out a recent contest, according to a lawsuit filed in Superior Court. The former Kugnus ACTS Academy student faced "false, malicious and defamatory" from debate coach after losing in the second round of a contest last month in the Lakeland Westchester Classic in New York, NorthJersey.com reports. The teen was accused of sharing strategies and files with a friend on the opposing Manhattan team, who “possessed the exact same overviews, block an…
Fordham Grad Helms Hackensack's BITE Food & Coffee Co Fordham Grad Helms Hackensack's BITE Food & Coffee Co
Fordham Grad Helms Hackensack's BITE Food & Coffee Co A career in finance would have certainly been lucrative -- but it wasn't what excited Bergen County native Kareem Elzarka most. The 23-year-old has been at the helm of several Manhattan delis with his father Mike Elzarka since graduating from Fordham University in 2017. Earlier this month, the pair opened BITE Food & Coffee Co. on Essex Street in Hackensack. It's exactly where Elzarka wants to be. "I like this business," the Ramapo High School grad said. "It's a lot of fun and rewarding. Challenging -- but it's a good time." BiteCecilia Levine BiteCecilia Levine BiteCecilia…
City-Bound Commuter Bus Catches Fire Near 'Spaghetti Bowl' In Wayne City-Bound Commuter Bus Catches Fire Near 'Spaghetti Bowl' In Wayne
City-Bound Commuter Bus Catches Fire Near 'Spaghetti Bowl' In Wayne No injuries were reported after a Manhattan-bound commuter bus caught fire Tuesday morning near the “spaghetti bowl” in Wayne. The driver extinguished the small fire on the rear undercarriage of the 194 bus from Butler after pulling over on southbound Route 23 near where it meets Route 23 and 80 around 7 a.m., NJ Transit spokesman Jim Smith said. Other buses were dispatched to collect the 54 passengers, he said.
Heel Pain: What Is It And How Can I Treat It? Heel Pain: What Is It And How Can I Treat It?
Heel Pain: What Is It And How Can I Treat It? Since we all rely so much on our feet to get us around, it can be a real problem when they start acting up. Heel pain is extremely common and is something I see in my patients every day. The most likely cause of heel pain is plantar fasciitis, which is a painful inflammation of the plantar fascia, a tough band of tissue that starts at the bottom of your heel and travels along your arch all the way out to the toes. Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury that is more common in older individuals and usually pops up out of nowhere. Typically, patients complain of stabbing pain in their heel when…
Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City
Former Manhattan ADA Takes 'Inspector General' Role For Westchester City A former Manhattan Assistant District Attorney is coming to Mount Vernon to “provide the means to hold city employees, boards and officials accountable,” according to the mayor. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced the appointment of former Manhattan ADA Charles Knapp, who will be tasked with “protecting residents, preventing corruption and enforcing quality controls so justice can prevail.” As the city’s Inspector General, Knapp’s role will be to investigate complaints, prevent and detect corruption, and conflicts of interest or abuse. He will also assist in establishing programs fo…
'Perfect Storm' Of Repairs, Construction Could Create NYC Commute Chaos, Report Says 'Perfect Storm' Of Repairs, Construction Could Create NYC Commute Chaos, Report Says
'Perfect Storm' Of Repairs, Construction Could Create NYC Commute Chaos, Report Says A “perfect storm” of construction and repairs may cause a nightmarish commuter into Manhattan for several years. A New York Post report outlined the troubles commuters may face in the coming years, as crews get set to begin extensive subway repairs, highway construction work, railroad work and other projects that will tie up traffic and cause gridlock in the city. Beginning on Friday, crews will begin work preparing for the scheduled 15-month shutdown of the L-train subway between Brooklyn and Manhattan. That pattern is scheduled to continue on non-consecutive weekends for several months. T…
Fox Business Anchor From Westchester Honored For Coverage Of Cancer Battle Fox Business Anchor From Westchester Honored For Coverage Of Cancer Battle
Fox Business Anchor From Westchester Honored For Coverage Of Cancer Battle Fox Business anchor and Hartsdale resident Gerri Willis was honored Wednesday, May 23 by the Susan G. Komen Foundation at the Impact Awards in Manhattan. Willis received the 2018 “Surviving with Impact” award.  This past September, Fox News/Fox Business sponsored “Team Gerri’ in the Susan G. Komen NYC Race for the Cure where she raised over $21,000, ranking in the top 10 donors. Willis was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in April 2016 and had to start treatment immediately.  After a few months medical leave, Willis decided to go back to work while continuing treatment. As…