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PASCACK VALLEY— Bergen County election officials will answer residents’ questions about voting procedures, ballot security and voter rights during a virtual information session Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. The […]

A detail from Boswell Engineering’s fall 2024 Pre-Demolition Survey Report for the former swim club property at 464 Ridgewood Boulevard North. The survey was conducted to identify potential hazards—including asbestos, lead-based paint, universal waste, underground storage tanks, and PCBs—prior to demolition or redevelopment. Officials say the survey was a proactive step to ensure safety during future site work.

PCB contamination found beyond former swim club site

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—Soil testing at the township-owned former swim club has identified PCB contamination requiring cleanup on both the 6.1-acre site and an adjoining residential property, a Boswell Engineering […]

Hopper Street parking concerns aired

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The mayor said the ordinance allowing parking on only one side of Hopper Street—which borders newly renovated Memorial Field—will be enforced by the Police Department as an immediate response […]

The stagecoach to Closter departed from Park Ridge’s Pascack Trading Post, a center of commerce for the Pascack Valley’s early settlers. This view shows the weathered building before its demolition in the 20th century. Its cornerstone, dated 1770, is preserved at the Pascack Historical Society’s museum.

An 1860s trip through the Pascack Valley: Part 1

It’s a fine morning and autumn is in the air. Let’s take an imaginary ride through the Pascack Valley and try to picture the countryside as it appeared in those […]

An artist’s rendering shows the proposed 122-unit assisted living facility planned for the former Armenian Nursing and Rehabilitation Center site at 70 Main St. in Emerson.

Land Use Board rejects 122-unit assisted living proposal; height, size, location criticized

EMERSON, N.J.—By a vote of 6-1, the borough’s Land Use Board rejected an application Sept. 17 for a 122-unit assisted living proposal on a 3.5-acre site that was previously occupied [...]

Heavy recovery equipment surrounds an overturned crane on Sunny Hill Terrace in River Vale Thursday, Sept. 17, after it toppled during tree removal, damaging two homes. No injuries were reported. Photo by John Snyder/Pascack Press

Updated: Crane topples into two River Vale homes; no injuries reported

September 17, 2026

RIVER VALE, N.J.—A crane working on a tree removal overturned on Sunny Hill Terrace Thursday morning, sending its boom through one home and into another. No one was injured, according [...]

Scouts deliver downtown bike rack, earn Bronze Awards

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Toby Kalman found two bicycles blocking a downtown restaurant entrance one Friday while out with friends. She moved them out of the way and spoke to the kids who [...]

Special delivery, shared honor: Two officers, two EMTs recognized for helping welcome baby Marshall Boone

HILLSDALE, N.J.—When Joshua Boone held his baby son aloft at Hillsdale Borough Hall on Sept. 8, the applause celebrated an arrival that had brought a family and four local first responders [...]

Nov. 18 hearing on data center option in housing plan: Public comments due Sept. 25; Planning Board hearing Oct. 6

MONTVALE, N.J.—A Nov. 18 fairness hearing will consider whether Montvale’s affordable housing plan can allow a data center at the 34-acre KPMG site off Chestnut Ridge Road if the developer [...]

Cooperstown, N.Y., August 2026: Back to front, left to right: Manager Elan Ofeck, Riley Kahn, Connor Smith, Chase Lambert, Maison Mussa, Lincoln Drummond, Mikey Phelan, Matt Baez, Coach Will Odige Jr., Tony Odige, Nick Quinn, Nick Jones, Mason Morris, Liam Sager, and Peyton Calonico. Grit Venom photo.

Venom slides home from Cooperstown

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Before they could trade pins at Cooperstown, they worked the sidewalk outside Goldberg’s Famous Bagels. Before the home runs, there were fundraising tables, donated sports equipment, and a subzero Super Bowl weekend outside Angelina’s [...]

Hillsdale’s police force in 1928: James Holland, Charles Bulach, Chief Lawrence Foley, William Bulach, and Henry Koelsch. The starting salary for a Hillsdale police officer was $1,650, while the chief made $2,000 a year.

Survey: Lower taxes, small-town charm, downtown improvements top priorities

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Affordable taxes, small-town charm and a more attractive, active downtown topped residents’ priorities in an economic development survey presented at the Sept. 8 Borough Council meeting. More than 80% of respondents named “affordable taxes” [...]

Illumination 250 brings free arts festival to downtown Hackensack Oct. 3

HACKENSACK — Giant puppets, cultural performances, art installations and an interactive audio adventure will fill downtown Hackensack on Saturday, Oct. 3, during Illumination 250, a free, all-ages celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Activities run from [...]

Emerson starts work toward ‘Film Ready’ status

EMERSON, N.J.—The borough is pursuing state certification to help attract film and television productions, Mayor Danielle DiPaola said at the Sept. 1 council meeting. DiPaola said the five-step certification process prepares municipalities to host productions, [...]

Mayor seeks new street tribute to WWII soldier Blackwell

EMERSON, N.J.—Mayor Danielle DiPaola wants to name a new street for Kenneth J. Blackwell, a borough native who died during World War II, after learning that the former Kenneth Avenue had honored his service. The [...]

Bergen election officials to discuss voting, ballot security Sept. 22

An 1860s trip through the Pascack Valley: Part 1

It’s a fine morning and autumn is in the air. Let’s take an imaginary ride through the Pascack Valley and try to picture the countryside as it appeared in those last few years before modernity [...]

Illumination 250 brings free arts festival to downtown Hackensack Oct. 3