Clifton Archives

Baristanet Profile: Wendy Letven

Kristin Wald - January 13, 2023

Name: Wendy Letven Where do you live? I live in the Montclair Heights Section of Clifton When did you move there? I moved here in 2016 Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Philadelphia area of...

Clifton Dentist Easter Mannequin Display Ransacked (Again)

Baristanet Staff - April 6, 2021

Not everyone is a fan of Dr. Wayne Gangi's mannequin displays. The Clifton dentist put up an Easter display this year, but the display had disappeared by Sunday morning, according to Baristaville's Warren Levinson,...

More Social Than Distant At Country Club

Baristanet Staff - March 20, 2020

Area parks may be closed but a reader sent us this photo of the Upper Montclair Country Club. We called the club to ask if they were changing their policies due to COVID-19. The...

Love Bandit Breaks Heart Of Clifton Dentist Valentine’s Display

Baristanet Staff - February 14, 2020

Clifton's seasonal decorating dentist had set up his latest holiday homage -- a Valentine's-themed mannequin runway display -- but apparently someone didn't love it, leaving just one lonely mannequin.

Black Lace Blues Takes Final Bow After 13 Years, Farewell Show At Great Notch...

Baristanet Staff - December 9, 2019

The Great Notch Inn was filled to capacity with fans of the local band "Black Lace Blues" Saturday night as they performed their final show after 13 years. In a message on their...

Clifton Dentist Celebrates Summer With New Display

Baristanet Staff - June 19, 2019

Friday is the official first day of summer, but Wayne Gangi, Clifton's decorating dentist, is already celebrating. Gangi has followed up his Easter display with a patriotic, pool party-inspired display (but fishnets with a...

Clifton Dentist Sparks Outrage With ‘Sexy Bunny’ Mannequin Display

Baristanet Staff - April 10, 2019

Clifton dentist Wayne Gangi is known for his extravagant, gory, over-the-top Grove Street Halloween decorations every year. He's also a fan of Christmas lights, covering every square inch of his property with them. This...

Traffic Alert: Route 46 Traffic To Shift At Passaic Ave. to Willowbrook Mall

Announcement - April 8, 2019

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced a traffic shift as the Route 46 at Passaic Avenue to Willowbrook Mall infrastructure enhancement and congestion relief project between Fairfield, Essex County and Wayne,...

Senators Gillibrand and Booker Share Inspiration #OffTheSidelines in Montclair

Kristin Wald - September 30, 2014

Work/life balance, mentoring and importance of a female voice in politics discussed.

Fire in Clifton Kills 11 Dogs

Baristanet Staff - August 26, 2014

The home also housed the resident's pet sitting business.

Afghanistan to Montclair: Living the Humanitarian Village

Kristin Wald - August 4, 2014

A Montclair photographer's role in one boy's journey to health and well-being.

SOFIA to Hold its 4th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence – “From Surviving to...

Kristin Wald - July 22, 2014

In New Jersey, on average, there are 70,000 domestic violence calls every year.

Pitty Rescue, Inc. to Hold Yard Sale Fundraiser, May 31 and June 1

Martta Rose - May 9, 2014

Pitty Rescue, Inc., a charitable nonprofit rescue organization, will hold a yard sale to raise funds for the dogs currently in their care on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1 at Paradise Pet...

#MFF14: Montclair Film Festival Holds Free Ticket Contest to Thank Montclair

Kristin Wald - May 2, 2014

Win tickets to five different screenings.

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Clever Commute

Fun fact Montclair, NJ, is known for its vibrant arts scene, with several theaters and art galleries, such as the (12:46 PM) (sent Sun 02/05/23)
Fun fact Montclair, NJ, is known for its vibrant arts scene, with several theaters and art galleries, such as the (12:46 PM) (sent Sun 02/05/23)
9:25am 66 bus from West Orange Cancelled (09:46 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
9:25am 66 bus from West Orange Cancelled (09:46 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
Route 3 East at a standstill. Buses diverting to Route 80 but massive delay at Willowbrook due to the lack of buses returning. (08:11 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
Services are being delayed due to Downed wires on Rt 3 both directions near New Jersey Turnpike (08:06 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
Services are being delayed due to Downed wires on Rt 3 both directions near New Jersey Turnpike (08:06 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
Get where you need to go for less with DeCamp Bus Lines' reduced fare program! Discounts available for seniors 62 a (07:16 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
Get where you need to go for less with DeCamp Bus Lines' reduced fare program! Discounts available for seniors 62 a (07:16 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
33 Broad leaving Sunset with plenty of seats. Bus moving up Broad fast. (06:58 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
6pm 33 Broad still at gate. Totally full with standing. (06:04 PM) (sent Tue 01/31/23)
Line for 33 Broad, gate 16, is back to gate 6 and building. (05:48 PM) (sent Tue 01/31/23)
33 leaving Watchung Ave about half fulll (07:02 AM) (sent Tue 01/31/23)
Fun fact Commuting on a bus can save you money! Taking the bus instead of driving can save on gas, parking, and ca (06:26 AM) (sent Tue 01/31/23)
Fun fact Commuting on a bus can save you money! Taking the bus instead of driving can save on gas, parking, and ca (06:26 AM) (sent Tue 01/31/23)

MOBO train #1079, the 6:39 PM Hackettstown arrival, is up to 25 min. late due to congestion from late train #858. (06:31 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
MOBO train #6233, the 11:27AM MSU arrival is up to 15 min. late due to track maintenance. (11:21 AM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Update MOBO train #6299, the 11:41 PM departure from PSNY, is cancelled due to a mechanical issue. Please take tra (12:16 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
MOBO train #6299, the 11:41 PM departure from PSNY, is currently delayed due to a mechanical issue. An update to follow. (12:01 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is operating on or close to schedule with residual delays to tra (07:21 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
Rail service into and out of Penn Station New York is subject to up to 20-minute delays due to an Amtrak signal iss (06:31 AM) (sent Wed 02/01/23)
MOBO train #6274, the 10:05 PM arrival into PSNY, is up to 25 mins late due to an earlier mechanical issue. (09:41 PM) (sent Fri 01/27/23)
MOBO train #6213, the 6:50 AM departure from PSNY, is up to 20 minutes late due to earlier equipment availability. (07:16 AM) (sent Fri 01/27/23)
MOBO train #6293, the 9:27PM arrival into MSU, is up to 15-minutes late due to police activity near Secaucus. (09:11 PM) (sent Thu 01/26/23)
Conductor advised that we need to be flagged to cross thru a RR crossing between Bay and Walnut St. (06:22 PM) (sent Thu 01/26/23)
The 905 from Watchung Avenue to New York Penn arrived at 9:07. (09:07 AM) (sent Thu 01/26/23)
MOBO train #6293, the 9:27 PM arrival into MSU, is up to 20 mins late due to an earlier mechanical issue. (09:16 PM) (sent Wed 01/25/23)
6:41 Montclair train pulled out of station at 6:51. No announcent for delay. (07:00 PM) (sent Wed 01/25/23)
Update MOBO train #262, the 7:22 PM Hoboken arrival is operating on or close to schedule following earlier mechanical issues. (06:51 PM) (sent Wed 01/25/23)
MOBO train #262, the 6:39 PM departure from MSU, is currently delayed due to mechanical issues. An update will follow. (06:46 PM) (sent Wed 01/25/23)

M and E train #6909, the 3:02 AM arrival into Dover, is up to 25 mins late due to Amtrak track maintenance. (01:46 AM) (sent Sat 02/04/23)
M and E train #6909, the 3:02 AM arrival into Dover, is up to 25 mins late due to Amtrak track maintenance. (01:46 AM) (sent Sat 02/04/23)
Morris and Essex Line rail service is subject to up to 45-minute delays in both directions between Morristown and D (10:36 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Morris and Essex Line rail service is subject to up to 45-minute delays in both directions between Morristown and D (10:36 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Morris and Essex Line rail service has resumed between Morristown and Dover and is subject to up to 60-minute delay (09:11 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Morris and Essex Line rail service has resumed between Morristown and Dover and is subject to up to 60-minute delay (09:11 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Update 2 M and E train #882, the 9:06 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 60 min. late due to a downed tree near Morris Plains. (09:06 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Update 2 M and E train #882, the 9:06 PM arrival into Hoboken, is up to 60 min. late due to a downed tree near Morris Plains. (09:06 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Update M and E train #657, the 8:07 PM arrival into Dover, is up to 60 min late due to an earlier downed tree near Morris Plains. (09:06 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Update M and E train #657, the 8:07 PM arrival into Dover, is up to 60 min late due to an earlier downed tree near Morris Plains. (09:06 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Update M and E train #6672, the 9:23 PM arrival into PSNY, is up to 40 min. late due to a downed tree near Morris Plains. (08:51 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
Update M and E train #6672, the 9:23 PM arrival into PSNY, is up to 40 min. late due to a downed tree near Morris Plains. (08:51 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
(1/2) Morris and Essex Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Morristown and Dover due to a down (08:41 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
(1/2) Morris and Essex Line rail service is suspended in both directions between Morristown and Dover due to a down (08:41 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)
(2/2) Customers should seek alternative transportation. We are working as quickly as possible to provide substitute bus service. (08:41 PM) (sent Fri 02/03/23)