Ridgefield Park-Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
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Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping
Bendix Diner For Sale After Shutdown: Here's What Could Replace It, How Former Owner Is Coping The once-bustling Bendix Diner on Route 17 in Hasbrouck Heights is officially up for sale, months after borough officials shut it down for code and sanitation violations. The diner’s owner, John Diakakis, is understandably heartbroken. "This is not the way I would've wanted things to end," he said. Diakakis, who is blind, said he still visits the shuttered diner three or four times a week, walking through the empty space that once kept him busy seven days a week. When the landmark eatery was forced to close in January, Diakakis was left at a loss. A GoFundMe launched shortly after brought…

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by Cecilia Levine
Canton, MA
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Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu
Dunkin' Welcomes Spring With New Seasonal Items, Exclusive Offers: Here's What's On The Menu Dunkin' is rolling out bright new flavors, bold drinks, and limited-time offers to jumpstart the spring. Dunkin' is welcoming the warmer weather with new flavors, festive treats, and limited-time rewards nationwide starting on Tuesday, April 2. The chain is debuting Arctic Cherry Dunkin' Energy — a fizzy, fruity drink packed with caffeine, cherry, blueberry, and grapefruit flavors. The sparkling iced beverage is the latest in Dunkin's fast-growing energy drink line and is only available for a limited time. Joining the new drink is a festive Spring Munchkins Bucket, filled with 50…

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by Chris Spiker
Montgomery, NJ
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Abandoned Gas Station Demolished In Skillman Abandoned Gas Station Demolished In Skillman Abandoned Gas Station Demolished In Skillman
Abandoned Gas Station Demolished In Skillman An eyesore is no more in Skillman. An abandoned gas station at the corner of Route 206 and Route 518 was recently demolished to the cheers of town officials as the excavator crashed through the broken down roof.  “We are glad to finally move forward and see this eyesore removed from Montgomery’s busy commercial gateway,” said Deputy Mayor Vince Barragan. The gas station was demolished after the township filed multiple notices of violation against the property owner, Anton Nader, including visits from the health inspector. According to town officials, Nader wanted a zoning variance to …

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by Sam Barron
Canton, MA
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Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu
Two Drinks With 'Cult Following' Return To Dunkin': See What Else Is New On The Menu Dunkin' is kicking off spring with the return of two popular beverages and a fresh lineup of savory snacks. Dunkin' locations nationwide will once again serve up the Dunkalatte and pistachio coffee starting on Wednesday, Mar. 5, the coffee chain said in a news release. The drinks are returning alongside new seasonal offerings, including ham and Swiss cheese pretzel sliders. The Dunkalatte, first introduced in the fall of 2024, became an instant sellout. The creamy coffee milk latte — made by blending whole milk with Dunkin's coffee extract — is back for a limited time, available hot or iced…

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by Chris Spiker
Manorville, NY
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Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge
Dunkin' Drops This Controversial Charge Dunkin’ customers will soon be able to add dairy alternatives to any beverage without paying an extra fee. The coffee giant previously charged an upcharge for almond and oat milk, with costs varying by location. In New York City, the additional fee was 75 cents, while in Chicago, customers ordering through the Dunkin’ app paid one dollar. The new policy, which takes effect Wednesday, March 5, comes in response to customer feedback and aims to provide more flexibility for those with dietary preferences. With over 13,200 locations worldwide, Dunkin’ ranks as the second-largest coffee chain g…

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by Joe Lombardi
Pascack Valley, NJ
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Montvale's James Gandolfini Service Area Reopens After Renovations Montvale's James Gandolfini Service Area Reopens After Renovations Montvale's James Gandolfini Service Area Reopens After Renovations
Montvale's James Gandolfini Service Area Reopens After Renovations New Jersey drivers can finally stop at the James Gandolfini Service Area again. After more than a year of renovations, the Garden State Parkway rest stop in Montvale has officially reopened, bringing back popular food spots and a fresh new look. Travelers can now grab a coffee at Dunkin’, a salty snack from Auntie Anne’s, or dig into some classic comfort food at Nathan’s and Burger King. The service area also features an Applegreen retail market for on-the-go essentials. For those waiting on fuel, the Sunoco station is expected to open next week, officials said. The Park & Ride, which…

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by Cecilia Levine
Montgomery-Walden, NY
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Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Crawford, Nabbed Months After: Police Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Crawford, Nabbed Months After: Police Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Crawford, Nabbed Months After: Police
Driver Crashes Truck Through Dunkin’ In Crawford, Nabbed Months After: Police A man has been charged months after crashing his pickup truck into a Hudson Valley Dunkin’ location, causing extensive damage that led to the building’s demolition, police announced.  The crash happened in Orange County on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024, when 44-year-old Eric Schrader, of Pine Bush, drove a 2015 Chevrolet Silverado eastbound on Route 52 before crossing the westbound lane, leaving the roadway, and slamming into the Dunkin’ building in Crawford, the Crawford Police Department announced on Monday, Feb. 3.  Schrader's truck barreled more than three-quarters of the way into …

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by Ben Crnic
Pascack Valley, NJ
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James Gandolfini Service Area Sets Opening Date After Renovations James Gandolfini Service Area Sets Opening Date After Renovations James Gandolfini Service Area Sets Opening Date After Renovations
James Gandolfini Service Area Sets Opening Date After Renovations Pull over, Parkway travelers—the James Gandolfini Service Area along the Garden State Parkway finally has an opening date. The Montvale rest area will open its doors Monday, Jan. 27, and it’s bringing big Jersey energy along with some fan-favorite eats. Dunkin’, Auntie Anne’s, Nathan’s, and the Applegreen retail market will be ready to serve up snacks and coffee to keep your road trip rolling. Burger King might be flipping burgers by Monday, but officials say they’ll know for sure later this week. Meanwhile, Sunoco will take a little longer to join the fun, with plans to open during the we…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hagerstown, MD
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Dunkin’ Debuts High-Tech 'Next-Generation Restaurant' In Hagerstown Dunkin’ Debuts High-Tech 'Next-Generation Restaurant' In Hagerstown Dunkin’ Debuts High-Tech 'Next-Generation Restaurant' In Hagerstown
Dunkin’ Debuts High-Tech 'Next-Generation Restaurant' In Hagerstown Coffee and donut lovers in Northern Maryland have a new reason to "run on Dunkin’" with the grand opening of its Next Generation restaurant in Washington County. The new business opened during the holiday season at 19405 Emerald Square in Hagerstown, officially opening on Dec. 25 last month  "This cutting-edge location brings faster service, sustainability, and exciting new features to the community," a spokesperson for the company said. The 2,200-square-foot restaurant now employs 15 crew members and is open daily from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will be operated by franchisee Neil Patel, w…

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by Zak Failla
National Interest
Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab
Quakertown's Sabrina Carpenter Turns 'Me Espresso' Into 'You Espresso' With Dunkin’ Collab Sabrina Carpenter, the Grammy-nominated singer, and Pennsylvania native, is shaking things up — literally — as she teams up with Dunkin’ to debut a new signature drink just in time for New Year’s Eve, the company announced on Monday, Dec. 30. Born in Quakertown and raised in East Greenville, Carpenter’s Pennsylvania roots are as bold as her espresso. Her father built her a home recording studio in the Lehigh Valley, where she first crafted the music that propelled her to stardom. She’s often credited her Keystone State upbringing for inspiring her creativity and shared fond memories of her s…

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by Jillian Pikora
Oceanside, NY
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Half-Baked Heist: Donut Bandit Foiled By Dunkin' Employees In Oceanside Half-Baked Heist: Donut Bandit Foiled By Dunkin' Employees In Oceanside Half-Baked Heist: Donut Bandit Foiled By Dunkin' Employees In Oceanside
Half-Baked Heist: Donut Bandit Foiled By Dunkin' Employees In Oceanside A sticky-fingered bandit made a daring donut grab at a Long Island Dunkin’, but his getaway quickly went off the rails – literally. The donut drama unfolded at the Oceanside Dunkin’ store on Lawson Boulevard, at around 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27. Nassau County Police said a masked man entered the store and removed multiple packages of donuts before exiting the business without paying. Two employees — a 19-year-old and a 47-year-old man — chased the suspect outside, where a physical altercation ensued.  The suspect dropped the stolen donuts in the scuffle before running to the LIRR stat…

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by Michael Mashburn
Freehold, NJ
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Supporters Of Freehold Township HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event Supporters Of Freehold Township HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event Supporters Of Freehold Township HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event
Supporters Of Freehold Township HS Football Coach Battling Cancer Plan Drive-By Event Freehold is rallying to support a beloved football coach and history teacher battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. An event called "Coach Mac’s KO Cancer Drive By" will be held in the Freehold Township High School parking lot at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 22. The drive-by was planned to show support for 44-year-old Brian McNamara as he undergoes heavy chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The special parade was organized by a close friend of McNamara's named Lenny. "Everyone has been asking to see Brian, but due to his current treatment schedule and health, this dr…

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by Chris Spiker