Back in Time
Emerson church predates borough
EMERSON—The first church in Emerson held its inaugural service 125 years ago this week. At the time, the village, which was part of the Township of Washington, had about 450 […]
Month: November 2025
Pascack Press
Safety complex work in home stretch; by the numbers
RIVER VALE—Approximately 71% of the under-construction Public Safety Complex’s $750,000 contingency fund to handle unanticipated construction expenses was spent by the end of October, according to resolutions approved as part […]
Northern Valley Press
Animal rescues, food pantries feel strain as shutdown deepens
As the federal government shutdown stretches into its fifth week, Bergen County’s food pantries are not the only ones struggling to keep up with growing need. Animal rescue groups say […]
Northern Valley Press
Bergen County, FoodBank of N.J. to host emergency food distribution amid federal shutdown
LEONIA — As the federal government shutdown enters its fifth week, leaving thousands of Bergen County residents without paychecks or SNAP benefits, the County of Bergen and the Community FoodBank of […]
Northern Valley Press
Repub. Jack Ciattarelli tops 6 of 8 Pascack Valley towns for governor; Dem. Mikie Sherrill wins statewide
Although most Pascack Valley towns favored Republican Jack Ciattarelli for governor, statewide voters elected Democrat Mikie Sherrill as New Jersey’s 57th governor, giving her 56.2% of the statewide vote to […]
Northern Valley Press
Democrat Mikie Sherrill wins New Jersey governor’s race
By Dana DiFilippoNew Jersey MonitorNov. 4, 2025 TRENTON—Democrat Mikie Sherrill was elected New Jersey governor on Tuesday, landing a hard-fought victory that many election observers regarded as a rejection of […]
Pascack Press
Update: Five Dimes brewery hearing still on ZBA agenda
WESTWOOD — The Zoning Board of Adjustment intends to start a requested hearing on an application by Five Dimes Brewery Monday night, but the full proceedings will have to wait until […]
Hillsdale
School district, town hope to save pre-Civil War white oak tree
HILLSDALE — As America gets ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, Hillsdale’s town and school officials have joined together to save a small part of local history that likely […]
Community Voices
Cardinals Care: Food aid resources
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—”As the holiday and winter seasons approach, we are reminded of the strength and compassion that define our Cardinal community. This time of year offers a special opportunity […]
Northern Valley Press
SNAP benefits said partially restored amid federal shutdown; Bergen Volunteers offers resources
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will partially fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through November, averting — for now — a complete halt in aid to […]