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RIVER VALE, N.J.—A public hearing on a nearly $25 million municipal budget will be held Monday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m. at town hall, local officials told Pascack Press. Township […]

Montvale mayor seeks dismissal of Facebook blocking lawsuit

MONTVALE, N.J.—An attorney for Mayor Michael Ghassali filed a motion May 21 to dismiss a First Amendment lawsuit against him by a Park Ridge resident who alleges the mayor restricted […]

Joey poses with his mother and guardian, Kim C., during New Concepts for Living’s Kentucky Derby-themed prom at the NCFL Achievement Center in Paramus on May 8.

Adults with special needs enjoy festive prom night at day program in Paramus

PARAMUS, N.J — New Concepts for Living’s Achievement Center in Paramus hosted a Kentucky Derby-themed prom May 8, drawing nearly 400 attendees for an evening of music, dancing, photos and celebration, […]

A small jet aircraft flies over the Township of Washington in fall 2025. Air traffic connected to Teterboro Airport is a near-constant presence — and to many a tiresome intrusion for Pascack and Northern Valley residents. Credit John Snyder.

Is Anybody Listening? 39th District lawmaker presses federal officials on Teterboro Airport rules, routes

May 25, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Assemblyman Robert Auth is pressing federal transportation officials to explain whether operations at Teterboro Airport comply with longstanding federal restrictions intended to keep the airport from functioning as […]

Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III has sent a formal letter to NYNJ FIFA World Cup Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry requesting the creation of an affordable ticket access program for Bergen County residents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (FIFA 2026 Screenshot)

Tedesco seeks affordable World Cup ticket program for Bergen residents

May 22, 2026

HACKENSACK—Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III is urging organizers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to establish an affordable ticket access program for Bergen County residents, arguing that local […]

Mayor Michael Sheinfield stands outside the new Hillsdale Community Center at 137 Patterson St. in a four-minute video tour highlighting the recently opened public space and its amenities.

Mayor touts new community center in  video; ‘a really exciting space’

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Hillsdale’s new Community Center at 137 Patterson St. is the focus of a new four-minute video produced by Mayor Michael Sheinfield, offering residents a preview of the recently opened [...]

Officials report Memorial Field reno progress ‘moving forward’; 30 truckloads of soil due on site

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Administrator Michael Ghassali said May 12 that progress on Memorial Field was “moving forward,” with installation of a drainage system. He said the field was expected to be flat [...]

Arts Walk + Wellness Fair returns June 6

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Celebrate Westwood’s ArtsHub and the Westwood Board of Health will present the sixth annual Arts Walk + Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 6, from noon to 4 p.m. downtown. [...]

Valley Chabad honors teen volunteers

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—Valley Chabad Center for Jewish Life hosted its annual Teen Awards Night on May 4, celebrating more than 100 teens for their dedication and contributions to the CTeen [...]

Council OKs $19M budget; average, $1M home sees $199 yearly local tax bump

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—The Borough Council voted unanimously May 18 to adopt a $19 million municipal budget for 2026 that increases local taxes by $199 on an average assessed home of [...]

Tickets are $20 and include two books of three bingo cards. Additional cards and refreshments will be available for purchase. Proceeds will support The Healing Grove Counseling Center’s affordable counseling services and training programs.

Healing Grove Counseling Center to expand mental health access

WESTWOOD—Parkside Community Church, 545 Fourth Ave., has announced the upcoming arrival of The Healing Grove Counseling Center, a planned 501(c)(3) nonprofit that will provide outpatient, in-person and virtual mental health counseling for adults experiencing depression, [...]

OFF AND RUNNING: Mayor Danielle DiPaola is flanked by newly sworn councilmembers Nicole Argenzia, left, and O’Neil Ellis, right, joined by council members Michael Timmerman and Megan Ciolino, left, and Ashley Sayers and newly named Council President Ashley Rice, right. (Submitted photo)

Welcome signs likely coming to local roads; council OKs salary, construction fee policies

EMERSON, N.J.—In addition to noting this is “the family town,” the borough wants to make sure visitors and passersby know they are welcome when they enter the 2.4-square-mile suburb. Borough Administrator Michael Carelli said the [...]

$25M Montvale budget OK’d; public dings potential data center for fourth round

MONTVALE, N.J.—The Borough Council approved a $25 million local budget for 2026 that increases municipal taxes by $249 on an average assessed home, officials said May 14. The budget increases taxes on an average assessed [...]

Heat advisory issued for Bergen County through Wednesday evening

May 18, 2026

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Bergen County and surrounding areas from 11 a.m. Tuesday through 8 p.m. Wednesday, with heat index values expected to reach the mid to upper 90s. [...]

Affordable housing webinar set for May 28

May 18, 2026

CHERRY HILL, N.J.—Have unanswered questions about New Jersey’s affordable housing law and what it means for local communities? A webinar titled “Building Homes, Building Local Economies: How NJ’s Affordable Housing Law is Strengthening Communities” will [...]

Adults with special needs enjoy festive prom night at day program in Paramus

Is Anybody Listening? 39th District lawmaker presses federal officials on Teterboro Airport rules, routes

May 25, 2026

CLOSTER, N.J. — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a special program on Peter Muhlenberg, the Revolutionary War-era minister and military officer remembered as “the fighting Lutheran parson.” The event is [...]

Entertainment historian John Kenrick, a favorite speaker at the JCC of Northern New Jersey’s Active Seniors program, returns next week with “The Vessel with the Pestle: The Magic of Danny Kaye.”

JCC of Northern NJ senior program continues rapid growth

RIVER EDGE, N.J. — The JCC of Northern New Jersey’s Active Seniors program continues to grow rapidly, with organizers reporting attendance that has more than tripled over the past four years. According to Jennifer Sauer, [...]

Film historian and author Max Alvarez will join Bergen County Players for a special post-show talkback following the May 15 performance of “The 39 Steps” at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. Photo courtesy of Bryan Goldberg Photography.

BCP’s ‘The 39 Steps’ adds film historian Max Alvarez for special talkback

ORADELL, N.J. — Bergen County Players is pairing its fast-moving stage production of “The 39 Steps” with a special appearance by noted film historian and author Max Alvarez at the Little Firehouse Theatre. Alvarez will [...]

Ars Musica Chorale closes landmark 60th anniversary season with Francis Poulenc’s Gloria and André Thomas’ Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy

RIDGEWOOD, N.J.— Ars Musica Chorale closes its landmark 60th Anniversary Season with an electrifying celebration of music, spirit, and community. The program features Francis Poulenc’s Gloria and André Thomas’ Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy, conducted by [...]

EarthFest, Max ZT concert set May 30