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A rendering shows outdoor gathering and play areas planned for Valley Chabad’s future community home at 530 Chestnut Ridge Road in Woodcliff Lake. The project, now under construction, will include worship, educational, social, and youth spaces as part of a new approximately 20,000-square-foot facility expected to open in 2027. Courtesy Valley Chabad

Valley Chabad to celebrate groundbreaking for new Woodcliff Lake home May 17

May 11, 2026

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Valley Chabad will hold a groundbreaking and cornerstone-setting ceremony Sunday, May 17 for its new community home at 530 Chestnut Ridge Road, marking what the organization […]

Pascack Hills students gather in support of Westwood UNICO’s annual pasta dinner for autism awareness. Photo by Roseann Heytink.

Westwood UNICO dinner serves up support for autism programs

May 11, 2026

By MAYA ZISLINSPCECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD — Westwood UNICO brought students, families and community members together April 25 for its annual pasta dinner supporting autism awareness and two special […]

Pictured from left are Bergen County Commissioner Chairman Steven Tanelli, Oradell Mayor James Koth, Stefano, Oradell Police Chief David Gangemi, Lt. Joe Maino and Councilman Ted Gullo.

Oradell honors officer for lifesaving response at hockey rink

May 11, 2026

ORADELL, N.J. — The Oradell mayor and council recognized Police Officer Frank Stefano on April 28 for helping save the life of a man who collapsed during an adult hockey […]

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

May 11, 2026

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 […]

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

May 11, 2026

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 […]

Ars Musica Chorale closes its 60th anniversary season Saturday, May 30, at West Side Presbyterian Church in Ridgewood with Poulenc’s Gloria and André Thomas’ Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy, joined by the Adelphi Orchestra. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m.

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

May 11, 2026

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 [...]

Anthony Rizzo, left, was elected May 8 as next president of the board of the Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds Tony Pallogudis, right, who recruited him as vice president three years ago. (Rizzo portrait Havana Photography.)

Chamber marks new leadership, small-business push at Westwood library

May 8, 2026

WESTWOOD—The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce marked Small Business Month on Friday, May 8, with a morning program at the Westwood Public Library focused on practical resources for local [...]

Gottheimer in Hillsdale Calls Farm Bill ‘Rotten to the Core,’ Announces ‘Feed Our Kids Act’

May 7, 2026

HILLSDALE, N.J. — U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer on Thursday announced the proposed “Feed Our Kids Act,” federal legislation that would provide free breakfast, lunch, and after-school snacks to all K-12 [...]

Township sisters advance to USRowing Mid-Atlantic Championships

May 6, 2026

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON — Sophia Emmanouilidis, an eighth-grader at Westwood Regional Middle School, has qualified for the USRowing Mid-Atlantic Championships, set for May 9–10 at Mercer Lake in West Windsor. [...]

Park Ridge board to hear proposed changes to Sony Drive housing project

May 5, 2026

PARK RIDGE — The borough’s Planning Board is scheduled to hear an application Wednesday, May 13, that would modify part of the already-approved redevelopment at One Sony Drive. The applicant, [...]

Montvale introduces $2.1M bond for roads, equipment upgrades

May 4, 2026

MONTVALE— The Borough Council has introduced a $2.1 million capital bond ordinance that includes nearly $1 million in planned improvements to Memorial Drive, along with funding for police, fire and public works equipment. The ordinance, introduced [...]

Cardinal Youth Cheerleading registration set

May 4, 2026

WESTWOOD— Cardinal Youth Cheerleading will hold in-person registration for Westwood and Washington Township athletes entering grades 2–8 in September. Registration is at the Westwood Community Center, 55 Jefferson Ave., from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Grades 2–4 [...]

Event offers access to autism, care, and family support services

May 4, 2026

LODI— Families in the Pascack Valley and across Bergen County are invited to a Community Resource Vendor Night on Wednesday, May 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the South Bergen Jointure Commission Middle/High School, [...]

5,000+ Pascack voters receive mail-in ballots; early return urged ahead of June 2 primary

April 28, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—More than 5,000 registered voters across eight Pascack Valley towns have received mail-in ballots for the Tuesday, June 2 primary, with county officials urging voters to return them early—preferably by secure drop box—to ensure [...]

Hillsdale church to mark 150 years

April 27, 2026

Hillsdale United Methodist Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary on Sunday, May 3, at 10 a.m., marking generations of faith, worship and service in the community. The church, at the corner of Hillsdale and Magnolia [...]

JCC of Northern NJ senior program continues rapid growth

May 11, 2026

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, [...]

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

May 11, 2026

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 [...]