the world's largest indoor karting operator is excited to announce the construction of a new center in Totowa K1 Speed Totowa will become the company's second location in the state joining the existing center in Cinnaminson with two additional centers already under development in the Garden State New Jersey residents won't be the only ones to benefit from K1 Speed Totowa Located less than 20 miles from Midtown Manhattan and 25 miles from Yonkers the new center will also serve racing enthusiasts and thrill-seekers from nearby New York K1 Speed is renowned for its indoor karting experience offering guests 48 inches and taller the chance to race state-of-the-art electric go-karts imported from Italy The new center in Totowa will feature two indoor karting tracks with thrilling elevation changes ensuring unparalleled excitement for all who visit While go-kart racing is the signature attraction at K1 Speed the Totowa location will also include an extensive arcade providing entertainment for the entire family guests can relax and recharge at the Paddock Lounge café Additional amenities at K1 Speed Totowa will include a viewing platform and a private event room making it an ideal destination for group gatherings and special occasions "We're thrilled to expand our footprint in the Northeast," says Founder and CEO David Danglard "The demand for K1 Speed is high in the region and we're working hard to open our Totowa center as well as the next two New Jersey locations." To sign up for updates on K1 Speed Totowa, visit www.k1speed.com/totowa-location.html Founded by David and Susan Danglard in 2003 K1 Speed is the largest indoor electric kart racing brand in the world The company's 101 karting centers span 30 states and 10 countries K1 Speed pioneered electric indoor kart racing in America and appeals to a broad consumer base The company targets arrive-and-drive customers K1 Speed centers offer food and beverage options through its onsite Paddock Lounge concept the world's largest indoor go-kart racing operator is proud to donate $25,000 to Reach Out WorldWide (ROWW) in response to the devastating .. is proud to announce its donation of $104,169 to the American Society for the.. General Sports Entertainment Corporate Expansion Do not sell or share my personal information: A food business has leased a 61,000-square-foot industrial site in Totowa to expand its North Jersey footprint brokers with Lee & Associates – WBE announced Tuesday the team said regional snack food company Wise Foods will occupy more than half of the 84,000-square-foot building at 70 Maltese Drive Pennsylvania-based maker of potato chips and other salty snacks is moving there from a Bergen County location The brokers said the single-story industrial facility boasts 16-foot ceiling heights 10 loading docks and a pair of drive-in doors They also highlighted the four-acre site’s proximity to Interstate 80 23 and 3 as well as Newark Liberty International Airport Daniel Badenhausen and Kyle Janoczkin of Lee & Associates – WBE assisted the tenant in the transaction while Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord offering easy access to major thoroughfares was very attractive to our client,” Stypa said “We conducted a six-month site search on behalf of Wise Foods features and size created an ideal leasing scenario and enabled our client to meet its additional space requirements.” The team noted that Wise Food has an additional lease deal it expects “to close shortly.” has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State Greek Real Estate Partners has gained a seal of approval for one of its key divisions thanks to a new accreditation from the Institute of Real Estate Management All RIGHTS RESERVED Copyright 2023 Real Estate NJ 101 Eisenhower Parkway Roseland Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: cookie policy a high-class ramen bar full of dance beats and delicious smells as we had been waiting for this place to open as avid ramen lovers I’m sorry to say that we were greatly disappointed The first thing we noticed was how loud the music was on top of the bustling conversations of everyone packed into this place with a line out the door and down the sidewalk settled between a birthday party and a family that reeked of cigarettes Dante and I had to carry our conversation through shouting over the music whenever the waitstaff escorted someone to their table they would shout “irasshai,” which is used in Japan to greet a customer it was a nice gesture that reminded us of our trip to Japan after multiple tables were greeted and we heard this call and response again and again… we were a little tired of the yelling we were shocked to find that the bowls were $19/$20 a piece This would have been understandable and forgiven had the ramen lived up to the price I ordered the spicy umami miso ramen because spicy miso ramen is my all time favorite feeling more like pasta rather than ramen noodles I finished my noodles after roughly five bites and all I had left were the massive amounts of bean sprouts presumably because of the ground meat contained within the bowl which I could maybe credit to the “umami” portion of the meal description but there was absolutely no miso flavor that I could detect whatsoever Dante ordered the JINYA tonkotsu original 2010 the first thing I noticed was how salty it was I am used to tonkotsu broth being well seasoned but it was as if salt was the only seasoning used as the outer layer of the pork tasted like it was completely covered in salt while the inside had an odd sweetness to it that did not compliment the other flavors We realized as we finished our meal that this was not a place where you paid for the food but for the “experience.” It is a restaurant hopping onto a trend with its dance beats and fancy drinks We ordered one of these drinks while we were there she placed the drink on the table and then pulled out a bubble gun and blew a large smoke bubble on top of the drink which released a cloud of smoke that smelled like a dessert flavored cartridge for a vape pen The one thing that made the experience worth it was the staff Our waitress was very nice and came by often to see how we were doing There was a bit of a wait for the food due to some holdups in the kitchen from what I heard but she was on top of visiting our table and seeing if we needed anything If you want to go to a restaurant for its wow factor and ability to be posted on social media I’ve tried various places from the Mitsuwa food court in Edgewater to Ramen Wakana in Egg Harbor Township Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates The sudden death of a 20-year-old New Jersey resident and EMT is sending shockwaves through multiple communities Paul Edward Yannarelli died in Waco, Texas, on April 22, according to his obituary from Festa Memorial Funeral Home. Paul was a student at Baylor University in Texas where he was a member of the wakeboarding team "Paul loved to surf and spent his summers in Seaside Park," his obituary reads He loved attending Baylor and enjoyed his time there with his friends." The Baylor University Honors College shared in a Facebook post saying Paul was a sophomore majoring in health science studies and a "cherished member of the Honors Residential College community in Alexander Hall," the university said The Casino Pier and Breakwater Beach Waterpark in Seaside Heights said they were "deeply saddened" by Paul's sudden loss "Paul worked as an EMT for the waterpark and pier in the past summers and was an excellent team member," the Casino Pier post said "Paul loved to surf and spent his summers here in Seaside Park We all will remember his smiling face and we are sending our love and prayers to Paul's family and friends." addressed the loss in a university-wide statement I must say that I struggle to process the terrible loss we have faced as a Baylor community this week," she wrote we learned with the rest of the world of Pope Francis’ death on Monday and then the death of our own student – sophomore Paul Yannarelli – on Tuesday "Pope Francis demonstrated a Christ-like love for the poor and the needy that I and many others will always admire and Paul was a wonderful example of light and love on our campus The grief many are feeling today is palpable and I encourage anyone in need of support to contact the Pastoral Care team Counseling Center or to use other available resources During these enormously difficult moments for the Baylor Family I remain grateful for the Lord’s presence and his faithfulness to us," Livingstone said Albert and Erin (nee Whitty) Yannarelli; siblings James Yannarelli and Elizabeth Yannarelli; grandparents Albert and Karen Yannarelli and Calvin & Hazel Whitty; along with his girlfriend Click here for Paul Yannarelli's complete obituary. The weather is looking good for most of the weekend and even Saturday's April showers shouldn't keep you cooped up at home so check out some of the fun that North Jersey has to offer In addition to Earth Day and Arbor Day events throughout the region outdoor activities include a 5K in Ridgefield Park trivia at a Denville brewery and a volunteer opportunity to clean up the Rockaway River Live music will keep you entertained indoors with Christian McBride & Bill Charlap Duo at William Paterson tributes to Motown and Johnny Maestro at BergenPAC Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio and Don Sarlin in Morristown Visual art exhibits include Debbie Tintle in Chester and "Visions by 5 Artists" in Clifton and performing arts include the New Jersey Ballet at NJPAC with a beefsteak fundraiser in North Arlington a screening of "Free for All: The Public Library" in Teaneck and public ice skating in West Orange there is something to do everywhere for everyone See below for the details and the weather forecast Weather forecast for April 24 to April 27According to the National Weather Service: Debbie Tintle art exhibit in ChesterThe final days of the Atrium Art Gallery winter exhibit are Thursday and Friday featuring realistic landscape watercolor artist Debbie Tintle of Chester the vanishing farms and countryside around Chester New Jersey are sources of inspiration for me as well as the people and places I come across in my travels to the Adirondacks concerned with the light and color of a scene – the sounds are all part of my overall impression of a place My goal is to capture and share the elusive mood of a place and time in the same way that I experienced it." Go: Debbie Tintle art exhibit at the Atrium Art Gallery, 50 North Road, Chester. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday. chesterrecreationnj.org Public ice skating in West OrangePublic 90-minute ice skating sessions are available on Friday with learn-to-skate programs to be held a half-hour before the start of each session and a special skating session on Thursday for adults ages 35 and older Clifton Arts Center presents 'Visions by 5 Artists'The final days of this exhibit are Thursday Richard Toglia and Michael Zaccheo represent a range of styles from realistic depictions to abstract interpretations often drawing inspiration from the natural world Visitors can expect to see a mix of watercolor Go: "Visions by 5 Artists" at the Clifton Arts Center in the Municipal Complex. 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday. $3 suggested admission. 973-472-5499, cliftonartscenter.org Taproom Trivia in DenvilleThe weekly Taproom Trivia at Diamond Spring Brewing takes place on Thursdays with hosts Best Men Trivia Ten team areas available and reservations are not required but you may call ahead to save a spot for a team of two to six players the game may be extended outdoors where blanket rentals and heaters will be available Go: Taproom Trivia at Diamond Spring Brewing, 50 Broadway, Denville. 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday. Call 973-453-6341 after 4 p.m. to make a reservation, begin finding a spot at 6:30, reserved team tables not claimed by 6:55 will be released for walk-ins. diamondspringbrewing.com under the vision of the artistic director Maria Kowroski returns to Newark on Thursday and Friday with its program "Legacy & Vision." It centers around Twyla Tharp’s "Nine Sinatra Songs" and a world premiere by Harrison Ball "Nine Sinatra Songs" (1982) is an escape into a glamorous world of seven couples tracing the arc of their relationships to the music of Frank Sinatra Capturing the essence of romance and nostalgia it is set to such Sinatra jazz-pop hits as “All the Way,” “That’s Life” and “Strangers in the Night.” Also on the program is "The Sky Is the Same Colour Everywhere," the second world premiere for New Jersey Ballet by Harrison Ball - a former New York City Ballet principal dancer Set for about 19 dancers in costumes designed by Zac Posen the piece is reflective of community and human relationships Go: New Jersey Ballet at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday. $49 to $69. njpac.org, njballet.org Support the club on Friday night at the Columbian Club with dinner including filet mignon There will also be a trivia contest and a 50/50 raffle Go: North Arlington Woman's Club beefsteak fundraiser at the Columbian Club, 194 River Road. 6 to 10 p.m. Friday. $50. Call Judy at 201-354-7902 for tickets. northarlington.org The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series presents this show at Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship on Friday evening Flax is a classically trained violinist who also employs jazz and improvisational techniques grooves and a knowledge of American fiddle traditions capable of crooning like Nat King Cole and Chicago blues shouts upright bass and three-part vocals to the mix collaborated with Jacob Collier and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra He is a graduate of the New England Conservatory Guitarist and songwriter Sarlin began his musical career in his late teens and toured with Van Morrison with three genre-jumping instrumental albums to date a place and a time; and performs solo guitar instrumentals as well He also shares stories of his adventures as a kid on the road Go: Rob Flax's Boom Chick Trio and Don Sarlin at Morristown Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road. 7:30 p.m. Friday. $21 in advance, $20 at the door; $15.75 in advance, $15 at the door for Folk Project members; free (but ticket required) for children age 12 and younger when accompanied by an adult; $10 for live webcast. folkproject.org Walk & Doggie Dash is Saturday morning at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield Park Area III Run or walk in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities walk or roll through the park with or without a dog and well-behaved with people and other dogs but on-site registration will also be available Go: The Michael B. Carpenter 5K, Walk & Doggie Dash at Overpeck Park in Ridgefield Park. 10 a.m. Saturday; registration opens at 8:30 a.m., race starts at 10, awards and lunch at 11. $35 through April 25 at noon; $40 at the event; free Spectrum for Living clients. runsignup.com/sfl5k Volunteers are needed Saturday morning to join Boonton Township Recreation in cleaning up the Rockaway River and other areas in the township Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts are welcome to help Volunteers will walk along the river on Rockaway Drive Go: Rockaway River Clean Up, meeting at 31 Rockaway Drive, Boonton. 10 a.m. Saturday. recdirector@boontontownship.com, boontontownship.com Creativity and Culture in MontclairStep into a world of words movement and voices this Saturday at Montclair State University with a day of 24 literary and cultural events in partnership with the Montclair Literary Festival (held in downtown Montclair on May 3) this celebration invites everyone to engage and explore storytelling in all its forms From the personal narratives of a student story slam to the oral histories shared through the Human Library is a day where diverse perspectives come to life Connect with published Latinx and Hispanic authors in a book discussion celebrate the creativity of alumni writers across genres and dive into the process of adapting literature for the screen Student choreographers will take the stage adding another layer to the day’s festivities Go: Express Yourself! A Day of Stories, Creativity and Culture at Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave. 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday. montclair.edu Take a trip down memory lane Saturday night at BergenPAC with the music of Motown and Johnny Maestro The vocalists and musicians in That Motown Band perform songs like “Heat Wave,” “Ain’t too Proud to Beg,” “Baby Love,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “My Girl,” “Ain’t no Mountain High Enough” and other hits by Smokey Robinson a soul singer that was a member of the Delfonics for 25 years and released the 1981 single The Step by Step Band is a group of four vocalists and four musicians that perform Johnny Maestro’s songs from his time with the Crests through the Brooklyn Bridge such as "The Worst that Could Happen," "Sixteen Candles," "Gee" and "Step by Step." Go: That Motown Band and Step by Step Band at Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 N. Van Brunt St., Englewood. 7 p.m. Saturday. $39 to $59. bergenpac.org Super Trans Am will perform arena anthems and chart-topping radio hits from the 1970s at Deboniar Music Hall on Saturday night break out the air guitar and take a trip back to the '70s as the band plays classic rock hits The group features Bobby August (bass guitar/lead vocals) James McGill (electric and acoustic guitars/lead vocals) Paul Riario (electric guitars/lead vocals) Lance Hyland Stark (drums/lead vocals) and Jay Soltys (keyboards/lead vocals) The show is accompanied by video and stage production that pays homage to the era’s pop culture Go: Super Trans Am at Debonair Music Hall, 1409 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck. 8 p.m. Saturday; doors open at 6. $20 in advance; $25 day of show. debonairmusichall.com, supertransam.com Street Hassle to perform in HopatcongThis self-described "powerful horn band" will bring classic rock Motown and pop to the Beacon on Lake Hopatcong on Saturday The group boasts a six-piece horn section featuring players that have worked with Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi and a repertoire that aims to appeal to all audiences Go: Street Hassle at the Beacon, 453 River Styx Road, 8 p.m. Saturday. streethassle.com, thebeaconlh.com, 973-347-7777 The Borough Mayor and Council and Board of Recreation's car show on Union Boulevard on Sunday will include cars Trophies will be awarded per judged class - 1920s to 1950s Proceeds will benefit the Board of Recreation Go: Totowa Car Show on Union Boulevard, Crews Street to Totowa Road (trophy ceremony at the Community Center, 385 Union Blvd.). 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday; rain date is May 18. Free for spectators. 201-803-6111, mmonteyne@totowanj.org. totowanj.org Christian McBride & Bill Charlap Duo at William PatersonMcBride is a bassist that has won nine Grammy awards and is artistic director of both the Newport Jazz Festival and Jazz House Kids in Montclair Charlap is a pianist that won a Grammy in 2016 with Tony Bennett for their album “The Silver Lining: The Songs of Jerome Kern.” His latest album The two will share the stage at William Paterson University on Sunday A Sittin’ In Meet the Artist session will take place one hour prior to the performance giving audience members an opportunity to interact with the performers Go: Christian McBride & Bill Charlap Duo at the Shea Center for Performing Arts, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Road, Wayne. 3 p.m. Sunday. $33; $30 for seniors. 973-720-2371, wp-presents.org Part of the 2025 Teaneck International Film Festival Documentary Series Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor tell the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen From the pioneering women behind the Free Library Movement to today's librarians who service the public despite working in an age of closures and book bans meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all There will be a talkback at this screening at Puffin Cultural Forum on Sunday afternoon Go: "Free For All: The Public Library" at the Puffin Cultural Forum in Teaneck. 4 p.m. Sunday. Free. Registration is required. eventbrite.com Annual Soup Supper at Closter Nature CenterIndulge in an array of soups at this annual fundraising event for the whole family on Sunday evening Thanks to the generosity of local restaurants guests can sample as many soups as they desire There will also be a table of breads from Balthazar Baker and Buon Gusto Attendees can hike a trail and then go to the cabin and picnic tables for dinner All proceeds support the Nature Center's educational programs Go: Annual Soup Supper at Closter Nature Center, 154 Ruckman Road. 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday. $15; $5 for children. Commemorative CNC Mugs available for $10 extra. info@closternaturecenter.org. closternaturecenter.org Heritage Capital Group LLC has sold a nearly 507,000-square-foot industrial park near Interstate 80 in Totowa brokers with Cushman & Wakefield announced Thursday Longpoint Partners paid an undisclosed sum for the 13-building portfolio known as the Totowa Commerce Center The brokerage team noted that the park — which has 50 tenants across 12 divisible industrial buildings one office building and a 5.8-acre development site — includes properties on Commerce Way It also benefits from more than $2.8 million in recent renovations and hands-on management as well as its proximity to consumers “Totowa Commerce Center represents a rare opportunity to acquire an infill industrial park of scale in northern New Jersey,” said Cushman’s Gary Gabriel who was part of the team representing the seller and procuring the buyer The 506,723-square-foot portfolio includes 1 1 and 2 Center Court and 999 Riverview Drive C&W added that the site has 92 loading positions clear heights ranging from 21 to 23 feet and more than 1,400 total parking spaces throughout are less than a mile from I-80 and have quick access to routes 46 and 23 The site is also less than five miles from Route 3 and the Garden State Parkway “The success of Totowa Commerce Center is illustrative of a highly efficient park that offers optionality to occupiers of all types and sizes,” Schmidt said “Nothing comparable has been built in decades and Longpoint Partners will benefit from the park’s competitive advantages.” principal of Ridgewood-based Heritage Capital Group added: “We are very excited to close this transaction with great execution by the purchaser and the Cushman & Wakefield team and we know the purchaser will have further success under their ownership.” PATERSON — A four-alarm fire on Totowa Avenue on Sunday evening forced people from their homes and displaced residents of a building close to Hinchcliffe Stadium but the fire has spread to an adjacent building One woman rushed out of the building while carrying her mother as the blanket wrapped around her parent caught fire "Everything happened really fast," Mendez said Firefighters evacuated the building shortly before 5:30 p.m and mutual aid from surrounding communities has been called billowing cloud of white smoke could be seen coming from the building at that time One woman was treated for smoke inhalation and three dogs were missing in the wake of the fire "I drove here because I was close and I know a lot of families live in that unit but everybody got out," the council president said labor and the economy for NorthJersey.com and The Record Email: munozd@northjersey.com; Twitter:@danielmunoz100 and Facebook A new Starbucks is coming to Route 46 East in Totowa as part of a recently approved project by Doren Development which sits between Riverview Drive and Union Boulevard is home to a former Sonic drive-in that the partnership plans to repurpose The development team secured an approval from the borough’s planning board on July 10 having also locked down approval from the state Department of Transportation The firm expect to complete the project at 244 Route 46 East in the first quarter of 2025 “We’re excited to breathe new life into this vacant property and bring a high-demand brand like Starbucks to the Totowa community,” said Rick Doren Jr. managing partner and president of operations “This conversion is a great example of smart redevelopment — taking an underutilized site and turning it into something that adds value Longpoint Partners LP has secured nearly $64 million in financing for its purchase of more than 448,000 square feet of shallow-bay industrial space in Totowa said Monday that it provided the fixed-rate loan in connection with the 10-building Totowa Commerce Center portfolio Located less than a mile from Interstate 80 the properties are currently leased to 39 tenants that benefit from its connection to New York City and the surrounding area Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller as part of a deal announced in late June that included an additional three buildings within a 506,723-square-foot portfolio The assets included in PGIM’s $63.5 million transaction span 448,224 square feet “We are excited to demonstrate our core financing capabilities with this large industrial transaction and are pleased to work with Longpoint to provide financing for a highly functional industrial park with great accessibility and a deep labor pool,” said PGIM Real Estate Executive Director Michelle Liu who led the financing on the firm’s behalf Heritage Capital sells 13-building, 507,000 sq. ft. industrial park in Totowa A 35-year-old Totowa man faces charges after a "cache of illegal firearms" were found in his home who had received a tip over "reckless activities with firearms" in posts in gun enthusiast Facebook groups Kyle Arena was arrested and charged with multiple firearm and weapon offenses the Totowa Police Department said in a release He was handed over to the Passaic County Sheriff's Department pending a detention hearing Totowa police said it was acting on an anonoymous email Wednesday that included screenshots of Arena's posts with "questionable content from various Facebook groups ranging from pointing firearms at people while driving and photos of illegal items like silencers." which included background and fireams checks of Arena and corroborating the posts on Facebook led to a judge issuing a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order which allows police to search for and temporarily seize all firearms ammunition and other dangerous items such as knives Local: Nine towns sue New Jersey to stop next round of affordable housing mandates While serving a search warrant at a Lincoln Avenue home that Arena shares with his parents authorities uncovered illegal firearms in a crawl space with 129 fully-loaded illegal high-capacity magazines several illegal "sharp-edged weapons," ballistic body armor helmet and items used to build and alter firearms The Passaic County Sheriff's Department bomb unit also seized four explosive items from the home that were detected with a K-9 search terroristic threat and resisting arrest charges The elder Arena was released pending a court appearance A massive Paterson fire left over 40 people displaced from their homes Sunday night The Red Cross Disaster Action Team responded to the fire on Totowa Avenue, assisting 42 people from 11 families with emergency lodging, food and clothing, the organization said are expected to receive assistance once they are available to meet with Red Cross representatives The four-alarm blaze broke out Sunday evening near Hinchliffe Stadium forcing dozens of residents from their homes Fire Chief Alex Alicea said there were no reports of major injuries as of Sunday night but the fire spread to an adjacent building One woman carried her mother out of the building as a blanket wrapped around her caught fire "Everything happened really fast," he said and called for mutual aid from surrounding communities A thick cloud of white smoke billowed from the structure as crews battled the flames from the exterior Mendez said one woman was treated for smoke inhalation "I drove here because I was close and I know a lot of families live in that unit," he said The fire remains under investigation to determine the cause 2024 at 4:45 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Authorities searched a Lincoln Avenue home on Tuesday after an email tip came in "that a resident had been engaging in reckless activities with firearms," officials said (Photo credit: Totowa Police Department)TOTOWA NJ — A Totowa father and son have been charged after officials uncovered a stash of illegal firearms and explosives in their home Authorities say they seized a "large cache" of weapons after an email tip came in "that a resident had been engaging in reckless activities with firearms." The tipster sent screen shots from a Facebook group for gun enthusiasts and a photo of the resident "pointing a gun out the window while driving a car." The tipster said that Arena had been posting "questionable content" in several groups also including photos of illegal items such as silencers Police began an investigation and searched through the online gun group to verify the tip and gathered enough evidence to support a search and seizure warrant said Chief Carmen Veneziano in a news release along with the Passaic County Sheriff's bomb units and Emergency Response Team searched the Lincoln Avenue home where Arena lives with his parents "The search of the home uncovered a large cache of illegal firearms hidden in a crawl space 129 fully-loaded illegal high-capacity magazines and parts used to build and alter firearms," officials said adding that they also seized four explosive devices Kyle Arena was arrested and faces multiple firearms and weapons violations The Passaic County Sheriff's Office took him into custody after he was processed at Totowa Police During the execution of the search warrant Officials said he was released from custody pending his first court appearance Read the full police statement in the post embedded below, or click here to see it on Facebook: Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Totowa Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred early Sunday morning at a local hotel.According to preliminary reports officers responded to the Wyndham Garden Totowa on US-46 just before 5 a.m following reports of a robbery in progress authorities discovered that several armed individuals had entered the hotel and carried out the robbery The suspects remain at large as the investigation continues Police are urging anyone with information to come forward 2024 at 3:47 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}"Experience ramen like it's meant to be" at an acclaimed Japanese eatery which teamed up with a regional food service company to bring their savory noodle dishes to North Jersey NJ — Ramen noodle lovers might just have a new go-to spot as JINYA Ramen Bar has opened up their first Garden State location in Passaic County The franchise prides itself on authentic dishes with broth that has been simmered for more than 20 hours in-house and flavorful toppings including pork belly Ramen offerings include a wide variety of toppings rich broth in perfect balance with flavorful noodles." The franchise has locations in 19 other states They've also got a happy hour seven days a week JINYA's newest restaurant is located at 465 U.S the president and COO of Doherty Enterprises Hours for the Totowa location are as follows: Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m where the relationship between broth and noodles is serious but delicious business," the restaurant said and JINYA's bar is stocked with authentic Japanese beers and liquors along with signature cocktails and craft beer from local New Jersey breweries One unique feature at JINYA is the High Ball Machine "which delivers super-chilled whisky mixed with a perfectly calibrated ratio of high-carbonation soda water." JINYA partnered with Doherty Enterprises Inc. which operates more than 160 restaurants in New York and New Jersey Doherty will also donate $1 from every one of JINYA's “Flying Violette” cocktails sold to the American Cancer Society See more photos of their menu offerings and the ribbon-cutting below: Passaic County authorities have arrested a father and son in Totowa after a raid on their home uncovered a large cache of illegal firearms and ammunition The arrest followed an investigation sparked by an anonymous tip to the Totowa Police Department, which reported that the son, Kyle Arena, 35, was engaging in dangerous behavior with firearms and posting concerning content in various Facebook groups.The tip alleged that Arena had been pointing firearms at people while driving and sharing photos of illegal items such as silencers The email included screenshots of posts from a Facebook gun enthusiasts group called "Meal Team 6.1 Mid-Tier Main Group," as well as a photo of a gun being pointed out of a car window Authorities initiated an investigation that included a background and firearms check on Arena They also combed through the Facebook group to substantiate the claims police obtained a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order (TERPO) allowing them to search Arena’s residence at 230 Lincoln Avenue and temporarily seize all firearms With support from the Passaic County Sheriff's Emergency Response Team and Bomb Units Totowa Police executed a search warrant on the home The search revealed a hidden arsenal of illegal weapons including 129 fully loaded high-capacity magazines and components for assembling and modifying firearms The Bomb Unit also recovered four explosive items He was processed and released pending a court appearance Kyle Arena was arrested without incident and charged with multiple firearms and weapons violations.He was processed by Totowa Police and handed over to the Passaic County Sheriff's Department Authorities have not disclosed further details about the investigation but emphasized the importance of community tips in preventing potential threats 2024 at 5:03 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The franchise NJ — "Experience ramen like it's meant to be" at an acclaimed Japanese eatery The newest JINYA Ramen Bar in Totowa is the brand's first Garden State location and there will be a grand opening on Tuesday 10 — including a free bowl of ramen for the first 100 customers JINYA's ramen menu includes a wide variety of toppings The eatery also has a happy hour every day of the week from 3 p.m and their bar is stocked with authentic Japanese beers The newest restaurant is located at 465 U.S. 46 in Totowa, with their opening festivities beginning at 10:45 a.m. on Sept. 10 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. DJ Nicco DiRenzi will be playing music for the dinner crowd Regular hours for the Totowa location are as follows: Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m "which delivers super-chilled whisky mixed with a perfectly calibrated ratio of high-carbonation soda water." "The Japanese have always valued precision and quality and this Highball Machine embodies these principles by ensuring that every Highball served is exactly as it should be—light and refreshing," the restaurant chain said in a news release JINYA partnered with Doherty Enterprises Inc. "Their expertise in the northeast and our expertise in ramen will pair wonderfully as we begin to develop additional locations throughout the region," said Tomo Takahashi “We are beyond excited to open our first JINYA Ramen Bar and introduce Totowa to this incredible dining experience,” said Tim Doherty “Our mission has always been to bring diverse and high-quality dining options to our communities and JINYA perfectly aligns with that vision We can’t wait for our guests to experience the exceptional ramen and hard-to-find Japanese beers and liquors that JINYA has to offer.” To learn more about JINYA and see the full menu, visit jinyaramenbar.com A Passaic County woman has launched a fundraiser in an effort to help her son who remains jailed after authorities uncovered his massive stash of firearms Kyle Arena remains jailed after police found his trove of illegal weapons and high-capacity magazines Kyle Arena's charges stemming from his Sept Cheryl Arena called it "an extreme violation of his rights as an American," and implored the general public to help fight the case "If it can happen to him it can happen to you," she writes "The legal team that has been retained is top notch but with that comes a price Every penny donated will go towards his legal expenses Arena's arrest came after authorities were tipped off on Tuesday Screenshots showed Arena pointing a firearm out of a vehicle window while driving and other illegal items including silencers A judge ultimately granted authorities a temporary extreme risk protection order (TERPO) which uncovered large cache of illegal firearms hidden in a crawl space Four explosive items found in the home were seized by the Passaic County Sheriff's ERT Kyle Arena was charged with multiple firearms and weapons violations TOTOWA — A “large number” of illegal firearms body armor and explosive items were removed from a home by police Totowa police went to the Lincoln Avenue home of Kyle Arena on Tuesday after a resident sent an email about his "reckless activities with firearms and "questionable content" posted on Facebook according to police chief Carmen Veneziano The posts included screenshots of Arena pointing firearms at people while driving and pictures of illegal items like silencers Others in a Facebook gun enthusiast group called "Meal Team 6.1 Mid-Tier Main Group"  also expressed concern in the comments section A judge issued a temporary extreme risk protection order that allowed police to search the home and seize firearms ammo and other items deemed dangerous such as utility and tactical knives A large cache of weapons was found hidden in a crawl space including 129 fully loaded high-capacity magazines several "illegal sharp-edged weapons," ballistic body armor a helmet and part used to make and alter firearms A K9 unit also found four explosive items in the home Arena was arrested and charged with several firearms and weapons violations He is being held by the Passaic County Sheriff's Office terroristic threats and resisting arrest.  He was released pending a court hearing Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom Gallery Credit: Dan Zarrow A “large number” of illegal firearms, parts to make weapons, body armor and explosive items were removed from a home by police.\nRead More Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom