Flower Shop To Close After 8 Years In Croton-On-Hudson — Here's Its Last Day
An independent flower shop in Northern Westchester is preparing to close its doors after nearly a decade in business.
Upper Village Blooms, located at 122 Grand St. in Croton-on-Hudson, announced over the weekend that it will officially close after eight years in business.
The florist’s final retail day will be Sunday, June 7. Throughout June, the shop will also sell remaining inventory, display pieces, and furniture.
Owner Catherine Kondo Arkin shared the emotional news in a heartfelt message posted online, thanking customers, artists, employees, friends, and famil…
Popular Ridgewood Restaurant Closing After Building Sold, Ending 37-Year Run
A popular Ridgewood restaurant will close next month after 37 years in business, following the sale of the building housing the longtime eatery, owners announced Wednesday, May 13.
The Village Green Restaurant, which has served the community since 1989, said on its website and Facebook page that chef and owner Kevin had operated the business for the past 15 years before learning the property had been sold.
“We recently learned that the building was sold to a new landlord, and despite our best efforts, we were unable to come to a new agreement,” the statement says. “Unfortunately, everything…
PalPark, Fort Lee Residents Arrested, 57 Kilos Of Coke, $520K Cash Seized In Drug Ring, AG Says
Four Bergen County residents were arrested in a major drug trafficking investigation that led to the seizure of $520,000 in cash, large quantities of наркотics, and weapons, authorities said.
The New Jersey Attorney General's Office announced the takedown on Wednesday, April 29. Those arrested include Kwang Joo, 40, of Palisades Park, who was charged as the organizer of a large-scale drug distribution scheme involving cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, Adderall, Xanax, psilocybin, “pink cocaine,” oxycodone, and marijuana, Hannah Oh, 29, of Palisades Park; Sung Sohn, 45, of Englewood Cliffs; and B…
Alexandria Boy With Cerebral Palsy Inspires With Joy, Strength, And Daily Determination
A young boy who loves Encanto, yogurt, and making his family laugh is at the center of a story that hits close to home for many parents.
Alexander Staron, a nonverbal child living with cerebral palsy, spends his days moving through the world in his own way — often army crawling from room to room when he decides he’s had enough of one place, his parents shared.
He can be silly, stubborn, and selective with affection, but deeply loved, with a personality that shines through every interaction, loved ones say.
“He is sweet when he wants to be, selective about who he gives his attention and aff…
Ocean City Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies
Paul Stahl, a.k.a. "Coach Paul", a longtime Burlington Township resident died on Tuesday, April 14, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website.
A graduate of Mount St. Mary's University, Stahl played semi-pro baseball and was a devoted fan of the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers, his obituary reads.
Stahl dedicated countless hours to mentoring, encouraging, and uplifting young athletes, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family.
"He made a lasting impact on so many lives, both on and off the field, and his presence will be deeply missed throughout the commu…
Fast-Moving Fire Destroys Tiptons' Logging And Sawmill As Neighbors Step Up For Family
A fast-moving fire tore through a historic Carroll County sawmill, destroying a multi-generation family business in hours and leaving a Maryland community reeling.
On Thursday, April 16, the blaze engulfed Tiptons' Logging and Sawmill in Union Bridge, completely gutting the structure and leaving behind charred wreckage.
No injuries were reported, but the "community lost a beloved spot, taking with it decades of hard work, irreplaceable equipment, and the livelihood of three generations," organizers said.
In the hours since the fire, there has been an outpouring of support from neighbors as…
