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Kim Feddersen will present “Orchids 101” at the Sundial Garden Club meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Hillsdale Public Library.

Sundial Garden Club to host ‘Orchids 101’ program May 4 in Hillsdale

April 15, 2026

HILLSDALE — The Sundial Garden Club will host a presentation titled “Orchids 101” by Kim Feddersen at 6 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Hillsdale Public Library, 509 Hillsdale Ave. […]

Alex Prizgintas is shown with a vintage image of the Nevele Grand Hotel, featured in his upcoming Borscht Belt lecture at the Montvale Public Library.

Montvale library hosts talk on Borscht Belt architecture April 30

April 14, 2026

MONTVALE — The Montvale Public Library will host “Borscht Belt Architecture: Designs of the Jewish Alps” on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. Presented by historian and collector Alex Prizgintas, […]

Norwood sergeant’s cancer fight prompts community support effort

April 13, 2026

NORWOOD/HILLSDALE — A 25-year veteran of the Norwood Police Department is facing an aggressive cancer diagnosis, prompting colleagues and community members to rally around him and his family. Sgt. Thomas […]

Westwood Councilwoman Erin Collins hosts Rep. Josh Gottheimer and his dog Rosie at Westvale Park on April 7, during Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. Gottheimer outlined new federal proposals targeting gaps in how animal abuse cases are prosecuted, particularly when they cross state lines or occur on federal property. John Snyder photo.

Gottheimer in town on push for child, pet safety

April 13, 2026

WESTWOOD—U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) appeared in the Pascack Valley recently to promote a pair of bipartisan initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations — from abused animals to children navigating […]

Custodial staffing concerns spur calls for turnout at April 13 regional BOE meeting

April 11, 2026

MONTVALE — A message circulating among Pascack Valley Regional High School District families is urging residents to attend the Board of Education’s April 13 meeting to support custodial staff amid […]

Montvale to host Armenian Genocide commemoration April 18

April 11, 2026

MONTVALE — A pan-Armenian community commemoration of the Armenian Genocide is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at 4 p.m. at Huff Pond on Memorial Drive. In the event of inclement [...]

A cellular communications tower at Town Hall in the Township of Washington. Hillsdale officials are considering hiring an independent consultant to evaluate local cell-service gaps ahead of a planned meeting with Verizon. John Snyder photo over “Cellular Wave Dance" via StockCake.

Residents question proposed Stonybrook cell tower; cite property, health impacts, call for ‘independent’ study

April 10, 2026

HILLSDALE—Nearly a dozen residents spoke April 7 against a proposed 130-foot cell tower at Stonybrook Swim Club, citing concerns about property values, health impacts, and potential declines in membership. A [...]

$5.8M Memorial Field overhaul targets early summer finish

April 8, 2026

HILLSDALE—The borough engineer said a $5.8 million renovation of Memorial Field will likely be finished in mid-June, plus or minus a few weeks depending on spring weather conditions. Borough Engineer [...]

Bergen County Canstruction yields can-do drive, winner

April 6, 2026

WESTWOOD REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT—The Bergen County Canstruction brought together student teams from eight schools this year—and Westwood Regional High School left with the top prize. The Westwood Regional School District [...]

Ban on bikes, scooters at several downtown sites

April 6, 2026

WESTWOOD—The Hub of the Pascack Valley has adopted a new ordinance requiring riders to “walk their wheels” in the Central Business District, restricting the use of bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and [...]

Bergen County stands up ‘United We Serve’ April 18–26

April 6, 2026

HACKENSACK—Bergen County has announced the launch of United We Serve Bergen, a countywide Week of Service scheduled for April 18–26 as part of its broader commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. County Executive James J. Tedesco [...]

In 1935, owner Jerry Sexton sold the company to Rockland Coaches. Spring Valley Motor Coach Co. was later absorbed into Red & Tan Lines.Miss Spring Valley, launched in April 1926, made daily runs to Times Square with local stops in Montvale, Park Ridge, Woodcliff Lake, Westwood and Hillsdale. This photograph was taken on Broadway in Westwood, with the railroad tracks just visible in the background.

Motoring to NYC Roaring Twenties-style

April 6, 2026

A century ago, Pascack Valley residents gained a new option for getting into New York City. In April 1926, New York & New Jersey Motor Coach Co. opened an express bus line running between Spring [...]

‘Fair Share’ community garden registration open

April 6, 2026

MONTVALE—The borough’s community garden will likely open at D’Agostino Farms off Summit Avenue in early May, with room for 40 gardeners as the 2026 growing season begins, the mayor and borough officials told Pascack Press [...]

Woodcliff Lake taxes would drop about $508 under proposed regional school budget

April 1, 2026

WOODCLIFF LAKE — The proposed 2026–2027 Pascack Valley Regional High School District budget would reduce the average Woodcliff Lake tax bill by approximately $508, according to figures presented to the board of education. The district’s [...]

Primary Election June 2 to set party slates; most local races uncontested

March 30, 2026

PASCACK VALLEY—Registered Democratic and Republican voters in Pascack Valley will head to the polls June 2 to select party nominees in a limited number of contested congressional and county races, while most local council contests [...]

The Duo features Amy Duran and Barbara Ciannella.

Community Church in Harrington Park to host free piano concert

April 15, 2026

HARRINGTON PARK — The Community Church in Harrington Park will host a free concert, “Life Is a Song,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the church, 1 Spring St. A reception will follow in [...]

Norwood sergeant’s cancer fight prompts community support effort

April 13, 2026

County board hands over names, party affiliations of 2025 poll workers to RNC; students’ names redacted

March 30, 2026

HACKENSACK—Bergen County elections officials have provided the names and party affiliations of poll workers who worked during early in-person voting and the 2025 General Election to the Republican National Committee. The disclosure followed a legal [...]

At 91, Fay Yeager still inspires from the heart

March 29, 2026

By TARA SCHLUTERSpecial to Pascack Press EMERSON—Fay Yeager has been teaching yoga for more than half her life.Like most fitness instructors, she is committed to improving the health of her students. Like many instructors, she [...]

March 27 deadline nears for county open space grant letters

March 23, 2026

HACKENSACK — Bergen County officials are reminding municipalities and qualified nonprofit organizations that letters of intent for the 2026 Open Space Trust Fund Grant Program are due Friday, March 27. The annual program offers funding [...]

De La Rosa on policing, technology, and mental health

March 22, 2026

ENGLEWOOD—Deputy Police Chief Matthew De La Rosa has served with the Englewood Police Department since 2002, working assignments that range from patrol and investigations to training and administration. This month, De La Rosa discusses his [...]

Former councilman charged in criminal mischief, stalking case

March 17, 2026

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS — Former borough councilman Glen A. Luciano has been charged in connection with a series of incidents involving damage to residential property, according to the Police Department. Police said a victim reported damage to residential [...]