I think that pronunciation of mozzarella is a North Jersey thing. I never heard it from Italian-Americans in South Jersey or Philly growing up (nor in Italy, come to think of it), but even non-Italians in certain parts of North Jersey said it like that.
I paid $25 for my Metrocard this week. But I also successfully passed my driving test!!! I'm a licensed driver and yes, I'm bragging about it.