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Borough Council SLEO info session Oct. 21; district security forum Oct. 29

October 15, 2024

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Borough officials will hold an information session on the need for special law enforcement officers (SLEOs) at Dorchester Elementary and Woodcliff Middle schools during the Borough Council meeting on […]

New SRO approved for Pascack Valley High School; cost-sharing talks ongoing

October 14, 2024

HILLSDALE—The Borough Council unanimously approved the hire of a new school resource officer (SRO) for Pascack Valley Regional High School on Oct. 8, though concerns were raised about the distribution […]

Pascack Press Election Guide 2024: Our regional and local school board races

October 14, 2024

PASCACK VALLEY—Two candidates are contesting one Pascack Valley Regional High School Board seat in River Vale, and three candidates are vying for two open seats in both Montvale and Park […]

Senior OL/DL Shane Burke (#50) and junior OL/DL Jake Wawra (#62) celebrate Pascack Valley’s 5-1 record after the win over Paramus. Mike Smith photo.

That’s got to hurt: 5-1 Panthers blank Spartans, 42-0

October 13, 2024

PASCACK VALLEY—The Pascack Valley football team earned its second shutout of the season with a dominant 42-0 victory over Paramus. Now at 5-1, the Panthers’ offense continues to impress, having scored […]

Be there! Five Corners Shoppes grand reopening Oct. 19

October 13, 2024

WESTWOOD’S FIVE CORNERS SHOPPES celebrate its grand re-opening with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10:30 a.m. led by Mayor Ray Arroyo, the Borough Council, Roger Gross (owner of […]

Hillsdale 125th Anniversary Chairperson Gerry Beatty, Hillsdale Mayor Michael Sheinfeld, and Rick Savino.

Hillsdale’s 125th Anniversary Journal $15 at library

October 13, 2024

HILLSDALE—Organizers are thrilled to announce the launch of the sale of Hillsdale’s 125th Anniversary Journal, a special publication commemorating 125 years of innovation, dedication, and excellence. “This 184-page journal not [...]

Pascack Press Election Guide 2024: Westwood, Woodcliff Lake

October 13, 2024

PASCACK VALLEY—Five council races are contested in the Pascack Valley this Nov. 5, with Republicans and Democrats competing for seats. Here’s a rundown of the candidates and their views in [...]

Fans flock to new trail at Woodcliff Lake Reservoir

October 13, 2024

WOODCLIFF LAKE—It was a sunny day and the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature. Residents of Woodcliff Lake and surrounding towns, including Hillsdale, Park Ridge and Montvale, gathered [...]

Dozens graduate expert babysitter program

October 13, 2024

PARK RIDGE—The Park Ridge Fire Prevention Bureau hosted its annual Peter J. Harkin Babysitters Program on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, preparing approximately 50 exceptional girls and boys, ages 10 [...]

Hometown rivals bring it: Raiders 14, Hawks 0 in annual Friendship Bowl

October 13, 2024

PASCACK VALLEY—The River Vale Raiders seniors hosted the Hillsdale Hawks in the annual Friendship Bowl on Saturday— and perhaps it was the home field advantage but the Raiders did pretty [...]

Mayors advised: Act on housing plans by Jan. 31

October 13, 2024

PASCACK VALLEY—North Jersey mayors face critical deadlines to adopt and file their fourth-round affordable housing obligation numbers or risk losing immunity to builder’s remedy lawsuits. Towns must have their housing plans finalized by Jan. 31, [...]

The Hillsdale House Hotel as it looked in the 1890s. The building still stands at Broadway and Hillsdale Avenue.

Pascack’s Political Past: PHS exhibit highlights election relics

October 12, 2024

PARK RIDGE—Did you know that Park Ridge’s first election in 1894 was explosive—literally? The winning candidate, who led by a single vote, celebrated by firing off a cannon in Depot Square. How about the story [...]

Ghassali updates mayors on suit over new affordables law

October 12, 2024

PASCACK VALLEY—Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali told a group of Bergen County mayors Oct. 8 that he anticipated at least up to 30 or more towns to join a recently filed lawsuit that challenges the fourth [...]

Hillsdale schools empower students on local charities

October 12, 2024

HILLSDALE—It’s notable how much time and energy the Hillsdale Board of Education—and its students—are committing to charitable activities this school year. As we reviewed the agenda for the board’s Oct. 14 meeting, run by president [...]

Emerson Jr./Sr. High School 10th Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner Oct. 16

October 12, 2024

EMERSON—Emerson Jr./Sr. High School is set to celebrate its 10th Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Seasons Catering in Washington Township. The event begins at 7 p.m., with tickets priced at $135 per person, including [...]

Celebrate all things autumn at lively Tenafly Fall Fest on Oct. 20

October 15, 2024

TENAFLY—The Borough of Tenafly, in collaboration with the Tenafly Chamber of Commerce, is excited to announce the entertainment lineup for the upcoming Tenafly Fall Festival. The event is Sunday, Oct. 20, from noon to 5 [...]

Amie AbuRustum photographed by Nadeem AbuRustum

The Chest aims at new heights with Amie AbuRustum as board president

October 12, 2024

ENGLEWOOD—The Community Chest of Eastern Bergen County has announced that Amie AbuRustum of Tenafly has been appointed president of its Board of Managers. AbuRustum, who served as first vice president, has been an active member [...]

Foundation launches ‘Beyond the Wall’ digital content Illuminating ‘The Black Women’s Mural’

October 12, 2024

ENGLEWOOD—The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) has launched Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women’s Mural, an interactive website developed through its ArtsBergen initiative. The site explores the meaning, significance, and creation [...]