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River Vale author covers friendship, fear, bad behavior in ‘The Getaway’

August 13, 2026

RIVER VALE, N.J. — Kieran Scott knows that divorce changes a family. For her latest thriller, the River Vale author began wondering what it might do to everyone gathered around […]

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) speaks Aug. 12 in Park Ridge, with one of the borough’s massive water tanks as a backdrop. Joining him are, among others, state Sen. Holly Schepisi (R-39), New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell Director Michael Geraghty, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella, Bergen County Chief of Detectives Jeff Angermeyer, Mayor Keith Misciagna, and councilmen Will Fenwick and Bruce Goldsmith. John Snyder photo.

Bipartisan push on cybersecurity action after new attacks

August 12, 2026

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Standing just off the firehouse on Wednesday with one of Park Ridge’s massive municipal water tanks behind him, Rep. Josh Gottheimer pointed to the borough’s water system as […]

Westwood Avenue in downtown Westwood will be closed between Broadway and Kinderkamack Road on Aug. 17 for milling and repaving work.

Westwood Avenue to close Aug. 17 for paving work

August 10, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Westwood Avenue will be closed to all vehicle traffic between Broadway and Kinderkamack Road on Monday, Aug. 17, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. for milling and repaving work […]

Sean Dargan, left, a financial planner affiliated with Northwestern Mutual in Paramus, listens as Steven Hopper, president of Park Ridge-based Pratt Plumbing Heating & Air Inc., holds up company literature during the Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce’s August meeting at the Westwood Public Library. Hopper noted that Pratt will mark its 100th anniversary in 2027. John Snyder photo.

Pascack Valley chamber gets down to business with AI

August 7, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J.—A dentist preparing to open his first Montvale practice sat alongside bankers, financial planners, nonprofit leaders, technology specialists, a plumber approaching his company’s 100th anniversary, a lawyer, a real […]

In My Experience: Jimmy Wagner on ‘What boxing taught me about uncertainty’

August 6, 2026

By COACH JIMMY WAGNERSPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—As a young man, I was described as mentally wayward, nervous, scared and traumatized. What I eventually learned was that […]

Heat advisory issued through Friday evening

August 5, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, through 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, with heat index values expected to reach around 100 degrees. [...]

Westwood Troop 350 Eagle Scout Nicholas Doell cuts the ribbon officially opening the borough’s pilot compost program, the culmination of nearly a year and a half of planning and construction. From left are Claudia Gonzales-Doell, Council President Lauren Letizia, Dominick Paniscotti, Nicholas Hawrylczak, William Harrahy, Doell, Mayor Raymond Arroyo, Councilwoman Erin Collins, Councilwoman Beth Dell, and Keith Doell. Joann Paniscotti photo.

Scout opens door to borough compost program

August 4, 2026

WESTWOOD, N.J.—What began as an Eagle Scout project has become a new community sustainability initiative in the borough. Nicholas “Nico” Doell officially opened the borough’s pilot compost program with a [...]

Montvale municipal tax levy rises nearly 7%

August 4, 2026

Montvale’s 2026 municipal tax levy increased nearly 7%, with officials citing rising costs for employee health insurance, police contracts, pensions, sewer service, and debt obligations as major factors behind the [...]

More info on revaluation, key services

August 3, 2026

EMERSON, N.J.—Before a local property revaluation is conducted, residents will have an opportunity to hear from and ask questions of representatives from Appraisal Systems Inc. of Glen Rock, which will [...]

Summer scene at the reservoir

August 3, 2026

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—In our photograph to the right, dated to around 1906, two men enjoy a moment of serenity and a lovely view at the newly created Woodcliff Reservoir. The [...]

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Black bears sighted near Ridgewood Boulevard North

August 3, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. — Residents are being urged to secure garbage, birdseed, pet food, and other potential food sources following recent black bear sightings near Ridgewood Boulevard North. Township police said residents should not [...]

From left, Northvale athletic director and physical education teacher Mike Schulman, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, Northvale school nurse Joan Bohan, and Bergen County Clerk John Hogan mark Bohan and Shulman’s recognition as Fifth District Hometown Heroes at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center on July 31. Bohan and Shulman were honored for helping save a middle school basketball player who suffered cardiac arrest during a game.

Northvale lifesavers Joan Bohan and Mike Schulman honored as Hometown Heroes

August 2, 2026

HACKENSACK—The Fifth Congressional District was on full display Friday, July 31, as first responders, veterans, educators, volunteers, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates from across North Jersey gathered at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center to be [...]

Sounding off on affordability at rep’s event

August 1, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—Park Ridge Mayor Keith Misciagna joined U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) for a telephone town hall July 22 focused on affordability concerns facing North Jersey residents, including health care costs, prescription drug prices, Social [...]

Parting of the clouds: Water restrictions eased

August 1, 2026

Park Ridge and Woodcliff Lake residents may resume limited lawn watering after recent rainfall, cooler temperatures, and conservation efforts helped restore water storage levels following a July water emergency that officials said was caused by [...]

End of the road for house at 450 Pascack

August 1, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The long-neglected house and barn at 450 Pascack Road are history. Shortly after 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, an 18-wheeler pulled away from the property carrying debris from the roughly 1,860-square-foot home [...]

Guitarist Tomas Rodriguez returns to St. Paul’s Oct. 4

August 10, 2026

CLOSTER, N.J.—Guitarist and composer Tomas Rodriguez returns to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 3 p.m. as part of the church’s 2026–2027 Concert & Lecture Series. Rodriguez, a New York City-based [...]

Heat advisory issued through Friday evening

August 5, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—A heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, through 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, with heat index values expected to reach around 100 degrees. The advisory covers Bergen County [...]

Northvale lifesavers Joan Bohan and Mike Schulman honored as Hometown Heroes

August 2, 2026

New rules of the road on e-bikes

July 26, 2026

TRENTON — New e-bike regulations took effect July 19, requiring riders across the state to meet licensing, registration and helmet requirements and, for faster models, carry liability insurance. Under the law, e-bikes are divided into [...]

Hackensack seeks volunteers for giant puppet workshops, Oct. 3 parade

July 21, 2026

HACKENSACK — The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation is inviting residents of all ages to help create giant puppets for Illumination 250, an all-day arts festival celebrating America’s 250th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 3, in [...]

Girl Scout DreamLab Discovery Day for young creators

July 19, 2026

PARAMUS—The Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey will kick off a summer of hands-on learning with DreamLab Discovery Day on Tuesday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Girl Scout DreamLab, 300 Forest [...]

Lt. James Tracy, a 24-year veteran of the Englewood Cliffs Police Department, was appointed acting chief and officer in charge effective May 23 following the retirement of Chief William Henkelman. Photo courtesy of the Borough of Englewood Cliffs.

Englewood Cliffs appoints Tracy acting police chief

July 13, 2026

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Lt. James Tracy, a 24-year veteran of the Police Department, has been appointed acting chief and officer in charge. The mayor and council unanimously approved the appointment at its May meeting. [...]

When the heart of Cresskill hit the auction block

July 7, 2026

CRESSKILL, N.J.—This week we go back 95 years to the creation of a Cresskill neighborhood. On July 9, 1921, a crowd gathered under a massive tent at the center of Cresskill. Many had come from [...]

Ranging WRIC lands $1.2M in grants, aiding vital outlets

July 7, 2026

ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — The Women’s Rights Information Center has received more than $1.2 million in grants to expand services for individuals and families throughout Bergen County. The Englewood-based nonprofit said the funding will support services related [...]

Mayor Michael Wildes on challenges in immigration

July 7, 2026

ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Mayor Michael Wildes is managing partner of the immigration law firm Wildes & Weinberg, P.C., founded in 1960 by his father, Leon Wildes, who is widely known for representing John Lennon in his deportation [...]