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Teen Tax Controversy, Cops Take Down Coke Ring: Top Nov. News
Here's a look back at the top stories this November, including a new Dairy Queen opening up in the Preakness Shopping Center soon.
WAYNE, NJ — We know you're busy. Between Thanksgiving, school events and Black Friday, November is a busy month — sometimes you don't have time to keep up with the news. Patch has got you covered: here are some stories you might have missed in November.
Is 'Kid Tax' At Local Diner Fair? Mom Says No
WAYNE, NJ — A township mother is "incensed" at a local diner that makes her middle school daughter and her friends pay a gratuity on small purchases like milkshakes and french fries. Melissa... Read more
Wayne Police Help Take Down $1.5M Coke Ring
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A tip the Clifton Police Department received led to eight people being arrested and 66 pounds of cocaine worth $1.5 million, along with $872,000 in cash and nine vehicles being... Read more
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Republicans Sweep Local Wayne Election — Again
WAYNE, NJ — Mayor Chris Vergano's Republican ticket swept all four municipal spots up for grabs this year. Donald Pavlak Jr. and Catherine Kazan were re-elected to the Board of Education for... Read more
Dairy Queen Coming To Downtown Wayne
WAYNE, NJ — A Dairy Queen ice cream shop is coming to the Preakness Shopping Center. There is no advertising for the ice cream shop except for a few small Dairy Queen signs on the front windows.... Read more
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NYC Terror Suspect Sayfullo Saipov Was Radicalized In US: Report
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — New York City terror attack suspect Sayfullo Saipov was "radicalized domestically," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday morning.Saipov was "associated with... Read more
Monarch Diner On Rt. 23 In Wayne Is Closed
WAYNE, NJ — The Monarch Diner on Route 23 South has closed. The diner is empty and a for sale sign has been placed on the front of the property. Sisters Tina and Pauline Diakos opened... Read more
Fugitive Found Passed Out In Wayne Parking Lot: Police
WAYNE, NJ — A man wanted in Tennessee was arrested Wednesday after police found him slumped over in a vehicle on Route 23 after he "huffed" from an aerosol can, police said. John D. Mulvaney,... Read more
Toys R Us Cancels Orders After Coupon Glitch
WAYNE, NJ — Shoppers were upset to learn that their online Toys R Us orders were cancelled after an online glitch allowed customers to get more than half off their orders. The glitch allowed... Read more
Wayne Cardiologist, Wife Plead Guilty For Roles In Bribery Scheme
WAYNE, NJ — A township doctor and his wife plead guilty to bribery and conspiracy to commit money laundering for accepting... Read more
Wayne Boy Injured By Drunk Driver Shows Off Singing Skills
WAYNE, NJ — Matthew Polifonte is a big fan of Tim McGraw. The 10-year-old township boy showed off his singing skills on WPLJ radio recently during an interview with Jayde Donovan and Todd Pettengill.Polifonte... Read more
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Photo: A receipt from the Wayne Hills Diner on Friday showing the business charging a gratuity for purchasing a milkshake./Courtesy of Melissa Desch
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