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May 31, 2025
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Year: 2025

E-bikes on the rise—so are the risks. Throttle-powered e-bikes and high-speed models like Surrons are increasingly popular among teens, but unsafe riding—especially without helmets or regard for traffic laws—raises serious safety concerns. Advocates warn that reckless behavior could lead to injuries, tighter restrictions, and backlash against responsible riders.
Community Voices

Complaints of ‘teen terrors’ on bikes draw responses

May 18, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Parents, police, and local youth are being called to action after growing complaints about teens riding bikes and e-bikes recklessly in Hillsdale and Westwood. From weaving through […]

Left to right: Fawn Kennedy of Meadowbrook School, Jenna Santana of Ann Blanche Smith School, and Kathleen “Katie” Eriksson of George White Middle School. The three were recognized as Teacher of the Year during the May 12 school board meeting. Submitted photo.
Hillsdale

How it’s done: three Hillsdale ‘Teachers of the Year’

May 18, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Three Hillsdale teachers were honored as Teachers of the Year at the May 12 Board of Education meeting, recognized through the Bergen County Teacher and Educational Services Professionals Recognition […]

Photographed 120 years ago this week—on May 20, 1905—two boys stand outside Montvale's School No. 1 at Summit Avenue and Spring Valley Road. When the school opened in 1899, only 400 people lived in Montvale.
Back in Time

Montvale’s tale of two schoolhouses

May 18, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

MONTVALE, N.J.—At the turn of the 20th century, Montvale ended up with two identical schoolhouses less than 2 miles apart. Here is how it happened. Montvale had become a separate […]

A new look for old George G. White Middle School
Hillsdale

BOE approves $4.1M lease for modular classrooms

May 18, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The Hillsdale Board of Education has approved a $4.1 million contract with MobileLease Modular Space Inc. to lease and install modular classrooms that will house George G. White Middle […]

RV Memorial Day
Pascack Press

River Vale Memorial Day ceremony Saturday, May 24

May 18, 2025 Pascack Press

RIVER VALE, N.J. — The Township of River Vale invites the community to its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Saturday, May 24, at 10:30 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 406 Rivervale Road, between Town […]

Then-Park Ridge Police Capt. Joe Rampolla briefs Park Ridge School District officials in 2022 on “Run, Hide, Fight”—a nationally recognized strategy for surviving active shooter situations and other violent threats. Now Chief Rampolla invites the community — mostly young adults and up — to a similar sesson at Park Ridge High School on June 12. Park Ridge School District photo.
Park Ridge

‘You want to go home to your family’

May 17, 2025 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE, N.J.—On a quiet evening in June, inside the Little Theater at Park Ridge High School, Police Chief Joseph Rampolla hopes to fill every seat with people willing to […]

Detail of photo via Emerson Volunteer Fire Department on Facebook.
Emerson

Emerson fire captain charged with forgery, record tampering over respirator fit tests

May 16, 2025 Staff

EMERSON, N.J. (May 16, 2025)—A senior fire official in the Borough of Emerson has been charged with forgery and falsifying public records, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced May 16. […]

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At swim club site, township waits for answers as contamination testing expands

May 15, 2025 Michael Olohan

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J. (May 15, 2025)—A second round of soil contamination testing by Boswell Engineering was conducted in early May at the former Washington Township Swim Club to determine […]

Emerson

Local students honored — our ‘Unsung Heroes’

May 15, 2025 Staff

PARAMUS, N.J.— Five Pascack Valley-area high school seniors were among 57 Bergen County students honored in March at the 2025 Unsung Hero Student Recognition Ceremony, which celebrates students whose quiet […]

NJTransit says on its website "Our team of 12,000+ employees across a wide range of trades, professions and crafts, pride themselves on serving the transportation needs of the New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia region every day." NJT photo.
Emerson

Pascack Valley commuters face disruption in looming rail walkout

May 14, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J. (May 14, 2025)—A complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service — including the Pascack Valley Line — could begin as early as Friday, May 16, following a breakdown in […]

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