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WOODCLIFF LAKE, New Jersey (WABC) -- A long-time hotel in New Jersey is closing its doors after nearly 40 years of business.

Like many other hotels, the Woodcliff Lake Hilton could not bounce back from the pandemic.

Feb. 26 will mark the longstanding hotel's final day as the Hilton.

"It just became impossible from a financial perspective to be an ongoing concern," said Senator Holly Schepisi of District 39. "No one expected this abrupt closure."

This is the second major hotel being closed in the Senator's District.

The Sheraton Crossroads in Mahwah, where a major auto club holds its annual car shows, shuttered in December.

"And for some people who had events planned there, they moved them to the Hilton and now they're scrambling once again to find something else," said Sen. Schepisi.

Mahwah's Junior Formal event had originally been scheduled for the site in March, but the school district now says it has secured a new site.

The organizers of the car show, however, are still looking for a new location.

"We're scrambling," said Jeff Bornstein of the 'Dean Man's Curve' car club. "People are asking if they'll get their money back."

Sen. Schepisi says the hotel had been struggling for some time after losing major corporate customers when several companies in the area relocated their headquarters to others states.

A bank took over the hotel and brought in a management company to try to keep it afloat.

"I think it was a perfect storm, still seeing the impact of what a prolonged shutdown had on our businesses in the region," she said.

Business is business, and unfortunately some circumstances change. However, memories last.

"I grew up here, spent my teen years going to events," said Schepisi. "I had my Sweet 16 there."

The senator says the property has been sold to a developer, who plans to convert the 21-acre property into housing.

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WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. -- The sale of a New Jersey hotel has now left event planners scrambling to find a new place to hold their events.

It's been a staple for more than 40 years -- the Hilton in Woodcliff Lake.

"It's a place that I've come to for the better part of my entire life," Sen. Holly Schepisi said.

So many, including the state senator, have close ties with the hotel.

"Even for myself, I had my own Sweet 16 here 36 years ago," Schepisi said.

But now an abrupt end -- the Hilton is shuttering its doors on Feb. 26.

"Ever since the pandemic, we've seen a downturn in economic activity," Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carlos Rendo said.

Rendo says as corporations left, they also left empty spaces behind.

"There is less of a need for hotel space, and they have been struggling since then," he said.

But the quick sale of the hotel to a local development company is now leaving people with weddings and other events that were booked at the hotel scrambling.

"This takes a whole year to plan this thing. We signed a contract probably four months ago," said Jeff, a sponsor of the Dead Man's Curve Wild Weekend.

The sold-out car show is planned for Labor Day weekend with nearly 20,000 spectators expected to attend.

"Knew nothing about-- this was like a gut punch to us. We just found out two weeks ago, 10 days ago, and so we're like in a, in a bad way right now," Jeff said.

Rendo says the hotel building was put up for auction in November and the sale was just announced two weeks ago.

As people look for a new place to host their events, Rendo says employees will be located to other Hilton properties.

Whatever the plan turns out to be, Jeff has hopes he going to make his new deadline to find a new venue for his car show.

"We're gonna have a show this year. You know, we're, we're determined, we'll have it somewhere. We just have to find the right place," he said.

In a statement, the management company for the property told us:

"Pyramid Global Hospitality currently serves as the third-party management company for the Hilton Woodcliff Lake. While the team was aware of an ownership transition, Pyramid Global was only recently notified that the new owner intended to close the property. At this time, the Pyramid Global team and the staff at Hilton Woodcliff Lake is doing everything we can to provide a smooth transition for guests as we prepare for operations to close February 26, 2024."

A prominent New Jersey hotel that has been in business in Bergen County for more than 40 years is set to close later this month, forcing people to scramble to reschedule proms and other special events planned for the venue’s event space, officials said.

Hilton Woodcliff Lake has been sold at auction to a development group owned by Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and will shut its doors on Feb. 21, state Sen. Holly Schepisi and borough Mayor Carlos Rendo confirmed to NJ Advance Media on Tuesday.

Though a third-party management company had been operating the hotel for some time, the imminent closure caught employees and people who were planning to hold events there off guard, the senator said.

“It was a surprise that it’s being closed that quickly,” Schepisi, R-Bergen said. “It was a surprise to employees and people who have functions — people having proms and bar mitzvahs and Sweet 16s, brides who are calling in a panic who had booked blocks of rooms for their guests.”

The third-part management company who runs the hotel said it only also recently learned of the plan to shutter the hotel and gave a different closing date.

“Pyramid Global Hospitality currently serves as the third-party management company for the Hilton Woodcliff Lake,” it said in a statement. “While the team was aware of an ownership transition, Pyramid Global was only recently notified that the new owner intended to close the property. At this time, the Pyramid Global team and the staff at Hilton Woodcliff Lake is doing everything we can to provide a smooth transition for guests as we prepare for operations to close February 26, 2024.”

The hotel has a little less than 100 employees, who are being offered jobs at other Hilton properties, Rendo told NJ Advance Media.

Schepisi, who grew up in the area, said she will miss attending events at the 338 room hotel, which opened in 1980.

“It is sad to see it go,” she said. “I personally have been going there since I was a teenager. I’m 52 and I had my Sweet 16 there. We had proms there, so it really has been a staple of the community for decades.”

Rendo called the closing “a sign of the times.” He hasn’t been provided specifics about what Wilf’s management company has planned for the 21-acre property but expects it will eventually look vastly different.

“They’re a residential developer so I can only imagine what they have planned,” the mayor said, noting the borough will take a financial hit through the loss of tax revenue and having one less business with a liquor license.

Wilff, a billionaire real estate developer who grew up in New Jersey, has been in numerous legal squabbles involving his properties over the years.

In 2013, a New Jersey judge ordered Zygi Wilf, his brother and cousin to pay about $100 million over a broken deal to develop an apartment complex.

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It's another summer season at the Jersey Shore, and soon, our waters will be twinkling with fireworks overhead.

That's right, Fourth of July is around the corner — so we're turning up the tunes, the technology, the parades and the festivals. Before heading out in your red, white and blue, be sure to check the forecast, town websites and social media pages to ensure fireworks are taking place as scheduled.

Here's a look at when and where to see fireworks in Monmouth and Ocean counties. This list is organized by date. To see a list organized by town, click here.

Saturday, June 24

Keansburg: dusk, part of Keansburg Recreation's Fourth of July Family Fun Fest, noon to 10 p.m., 1 Beachway Ave., live music and fireworks at dusk. Go:monmouthresourcenet.org or keansburgnj.gov.

Manchester: dusk, Harry Wright Lake in the Whiting section, part of Manchester Day 2023 festival, which begins at 2 p.m. with games, rides, vendors and more. Rain date is July 25. Go: manchestertwp.com.

Wednesday, June 28

Berkeley Township: dusk, part of the Sounds Of Summer concert series, Veterans' Park in the Bayville section, music begins at 6 p.m., followed by fireworks. Go: berkeleytownship.org.

Thursday, June 29

Point Pleasant Beach: Thursdays, June 29, and every Thursday through Aug. 31, with a special Marvel hero-themed night on Aug. 24, Jenkinson’s beach. Go: 732-892-0600, jenkinsons.com.

Friday, June 30

Belmar: The festivities kick off with a concert at 8:30 p.m. in front of the Taylor Pavilion. Fireworks follow, accompanied by a computerized lightshow. Free, all donations ($25 recommended per family) are going to support veterans through Rebuilding Warriors, a nonprofit dedicated to pairing service/companion dogs to veteran amputees, as well as those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury. Go: [email protected] or raising4.org.

Sea Bright: dusk, Municipal Beach, 1097 Ocean Ave. Go: 732-842-0099, seabrightnj.org/sbnj.

Saturday, July 1

Aberdeen: 9 p.m., Veterans Memorial Park, Ocean Boulevard and Lakeshore Drive in the Cliffwood Beach section. Festivities begin at 5 p.m, with food trucks, live music, face painting, bouncy castles and more. Catch the shuttle starting rounds at 5 p.m. from the LA Fitness parking lot on Route 35 to Veterans Memorial Park. Rain date is Sunday, July 9. Go: 732-583-4200, ext. 130, @Aberdeentwp on Facebook.

Barnegat: dusk, Barnegat High School, 180 Bengal Boulevard. Rain date is Saturday, July 8. Go: barnegat.net.

Ocean Township: fireworks follow music, which begins at 7 p.m., corner of Deal and Whalepond roads. Go: oceantwp.org.

Six Flags Great Adventure: part of Fourth of July Celebration, which continues July 2 to 4, 1 Six Flags Blvd., off Route 537. Go: 732-928-1821, sixflags.com

Sunday, July 2

Freehold Borough: around 9:20 p.m., gates open at 5:30 p.m., music and performances from 5:45 p.m., Freehold Raceway, 130 Park Ave.; bring blankets or folding chairs. Go: 732-462-4200, borough of Freehold Facebook page.

Hazlet: dusk, Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave. Rain date is Monday, July 3. Bring chairs, towels or blankets. Go: hazlettwp.org/Recreation.

Lavallette: 8 to 9:30 p.m., concert followed by fireworks, Lavallette Gazebo, Bay Boulevard at Philadelphia Avenue. Rain date is Sunday, July 9. Go: 732-793-7477, lavallette.org.

Manasquan: 7:30 to 9 p.m., part of Independence Day Celebration and Wavelength concert, Main Beach. Go: manasquan-nj.gov.

Monday, July 3

Asbury Park: 9 p.m., 2nd and 4th avenue beaches. It's recommended to arrive early to find a seat. Rain date is Friday, July 7. Go: 732-502-4528, cityofasburypark.com.

Bradley Beach: dusk, beachfront. Rain date is Sunday, July 9. Go: bradleybeachnj.gov.

Colts Neck: 8 p.m., Bucks Mill Park, 137 Bucks Mill Road. Come early for the celebration, and bring a blanket or lawn chairs. Go: coltsneckbusiness.org.

Keansburg Amusement Park & Runaway Rapids: dusk, 275 Beachway Ave. Go: 732-495-1400, keansburgamusementpark.com

Lacey: 9:15 p.m., Lacey High School, 73 Haines St., Lanoka Habor section, live music begins at 7:30. Rain date is Wednesday, July 5. Go: 609-693-1100, laceytownship.org or oceancountytourism.com

Lakehurst: dusk, Lake Horicon. Antique car show at Lakehurst Elementary School, 301 Union Ave., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Parade down Union Ave. at 11 a.m. Go: 732-657-4141 or lakehurst-nj.gov

Tuesday, July 4

Atlantic Highlands:Atlantic Highlands Firemen's Fair, Atlantic Highlands Marina, 2 Simon Lake Drive. The fair runs from 6 to 11 p.m., and continues with fireworks nightly from July 5 to 8. Atlantic Highlands also will host fireworks at 9:45 p.m. Friday, July 7, at Atlantic Highlands Harbor, Go: 732-291-1444, ahnj.com.

Beach Haven: 9:30 p.m., Bay Village, Taylor Avenue, Beach Haven. Rain date is Wednesday, July 5. Go: 609-492-2800, bayvillagelbi.com.

Beachwood: dusk, beach on Bayside Avenue. Food, vendors, music, activities. Go: beachwoodusa.com.

Brielle: 7:30 p.m., part of the River Queen boat cruises, 800 Ashley Ave. Dinner and cash bar. Cruise is rain or shine, fireworks are weather permitting. Go: 732-528-6620, riverboattour.com.

Lakewood: After BlueClaws game, FirstEnergy Park, 2 Stadium Way, admission included with game ticket. Fireworks also follow games on July 7 and 28. Go: 732-901-7000, blueclaws.com.

Long Branch: 9 p.m., part of 30th annual Oceanfest, starts at 10 a.m., with musicians, dancers, clowns, musical acts, food vendors and more. Go: 732-222-0400, oceanfestnj.com

Seaside Heights: 9:30 p.m. on the boardwalk. Go:seaside-heightsnj.org or 732-793-9100.

Thursday, July 6

Brick: Windward Beach Park, 265 Princeton Ave., part of the SummerFest Concert Series, which hosts fireworks after every show. Food court opens at 6 p.m., with beer and wine garden. Music begins around 7 p.m.. Go:bricktownship.net, facebook.com/BrickTwpNJGovernment or oceancountytourism.com.

July 8

Freehold Township: Michael J. Tighe Park, 65 Georgia Road, part of Freehold Township Day, a celebration of veterans. Car show begins at 3 p.m., festival from 4 to 11 p.m., with bands, free children's rides and more. Go: 732-294-2199, freeholdtownshipday.com.

July 9

Jackson: part of Food Trucks and Fireworks, 4 to 9 p.m., with music, a DJ and giveaways, John F. Johnson Junior Memorial Park, 260 Kierych Memorial Drive. Go: 732-928-1260, oceancountytourism.com.

July 12

Seaside Heights: boardwalk, 9:30 p.m., and every subsequent Wednesday through August. Go: exit82.com or oceancountytourism.com.

Gabriela L. Laracca joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey in 2021 and eagerly brings her passion for cuisine and culture to our readers. Send restaurant tips to [email protected].

Benefits of Medication-Assisted Treatment

Central Jersey Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Cliffwood, New Jersey, is one of the leading providers of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the state. At our clinic, we help adults age 18 and older of all genders pursue lasting recovery from addictions to heroin, prescription painkillers, and other opioids. MAT is an evidence-based type of opioid addiction treatment that incorporates prescription medications and therapy to address both the physical and emotional aspects of opioid addiction. The medications patients can receive at our opioid addiction treatment center include Suboxone, buprenorphine, and methadone. These work to prevent painful withdrawal symptoms and curb further opioid cravings. While these medications are effective in helping people stop opioid use, medication alone is not enough to address the complex social and psychological aspects of addiction. This is why MAT includes counseling, as these sessions can help you understand how opioid addiction affects your health, behaviors, and relationships.

What To Expect

Our Suboxone and methadone clinic is staffed by caring and qualified professionals who will guide you through the treatment process. During your initial assessment, our admissions team will gather background information, including your medical history and any previous substance abuse or mental health treatment. Once you complete the assessment, the next step is admission to our outpatient treatment program. You will receive an individualized treatment plan that includes both prescription medication and counseling sessions. Depending on your specific needs, you will receive a prescription for Suboxone, buprenorphine, or methadone. A staff member will administer the medication to you and monitor its effects. While you are enrolled in our MAT program, you will take part in both individual and group therapy sessions with a qualified substance abuse treatment professional. Full participation in these therapy sessions is essential for the success of MAT. Therapy is an opportunity for you to explore the struggles you’re having with opioid addiction, learn healthy coping mechanisms, build community, and develop the skills to remain in recovery.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Center

Serving Cliffwood, South Amboy, Strathmore, and surrounding communities, Central Jersey CTC is a safe and supportive place for people who need treatment for opioid addictions. Conveniently located on Route 35 near Cliffwood Beach in Monmouth County, our clinic offers a well-rounded approach for treating opioid addiction. Our medication-assisted treatment program includes group therapy, individual therapy, and prescription medication to help you begin your recovery journey. As part of your treatment plan, you will meet with our team to address both the physical and behavioral components of opioid addiction. We understand that everyone’s story is unique, which is why we will customize your treatment plan to your specific needs and goals. We make it easy to get started by accepting both appointments and walk-ins for your initial assessment. Pursuing recovery from opioid addiction is a brave step toward a healthier life and more fulfilling future, so contact us today.

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