Jesse Y. Sayegh

The Bellevue Theatre property has been declared an area in need of rehabilitation, which could smooth the process of the redevelopment of the historic theater and will give the owners a tax abatement.

Negotiations continue for the fate of Bellevue Theatre, 268 Bellevue Ave., according to Andrew Cifelli, lawyer for Bellevue owner Jesse Y. Sayegh.

By LINDA MOSS, ERIN ROLL and GWEN OREL moss@montclairlocal.news roll@montclairlocal.news orel@montclairlocal.news  This past Sunday night marked what could be the last picture show at the Bellevue Theatre, leaving residents shocked and heartbroken over Bow Tie Cinemas’ decision to close its movie house at the iconic Tudor building in Upper Montclair. Patrons ...

By LINDA MOSS moss@montclairlocal.news Sunday night marked what was likely the last picture show at the Bellevue Theatre, and long-time patrons and a group of protesters sadly watched as Bow Tie Cinemas employees took down the movie titles from the building's marquee, leaving it strangely blank and bare...