2025 — Page 7 of 9 — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

Bergen County’s new superintendent of schools, Patrick Fletcher, speaks at the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley meeting on Jan. 9 at the Westwood Community Center. John Snyder photo.

Bergen County Superintendent of Schools on Civics, School Funding

January 16, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Nearly three dozen parents, grandparents, educators, and past and current officials from the Pascack and Northern Valley areas gathered at the Westwood Community Center on Jan. 9 to hear from […]

With the support of his wife, Alissa, and their children, Kristian and Hannah, and many friends old and new — here, the first major DBF fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus in Washington Township — Dennis Burke has embraced his journey with resilience, dignity, and humor. Credit: Mary Evans.

Have friends, will triumph

January 16, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—When Dennis Burke was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in June 2023, he faced not only the profound challenges posed by the disease but also the many daunting emotional […]

Construction appears not to be in progress in April 2024 at the Block 419 Emerson Station project, which is at the heart of lawsuits. John Snyder photo.

Might borough settle over Block 419?

January 16, 2025 Michael Olohan

EMERSON—Mayor Danielle DiPaola surprised those attending the borough’s Jan. 7 council reorganization meeting with a hot take on the Block 419 situation: a pre-trial settlement of the borough’s long-delayed case […]

US Airways Flight 1549 (N106US) after crashing into the Hudson River.

16 Years Later: Remembering the Miracle on the Hudson

January 15, 2025 Pascack Press

NEW YORK, N.Y.—Sixteen years ago today, a quick-thinking crew of NY Waterway ferries performed what is considered the most successful marine rescue in aviation history. On Jan. 15, 2009, US […]

The restaurant and hotel at 23 Hardenburgh Ave. in Haworth was The Antlers when this group was photographed in the 1930s. True to its name, the building was decorated with a huge carved stag head.

A speakeasy thrives in Haworth

January 13, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

HAWORTH—Many people of the Northern Valley will remember Pero’s, the restaurant on Hardenburgh Avenue, with its red-and-white-checked tablecloths and the best pizza around. Since the 1990s the restaurant has been […]

Borough backs ‘realistic’ affordable housing legislation

January 13, 2025 Michael Olohan

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Borough Council on Dec. 16, 2024 threw unanimous support to a resolution backing a proposed statewide legislative effort to reduce affordable housing obligations by up to 80%. The push […]

U.S. Marine Sgt. Chris Hrbek, a Westwood volunteer firefighter, was killed in action in Afghanistan on Jan. 14, 2010. He was 25.

A mayor reflects on sacrifice, community, and history

January 13, 2025 Pascack Press

Ahead of the Jan. 19 memorial service on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of Marine Sgt. Chris Hrbek’s death, Mayor Ray Arroyo has asked us to reprint these remarks […]

Hail to the (ex)-chief! WLFD Chief Rob Kuehlke and ex-captain Jim Kuehlke, Herb’s sons, presented the honor, underscoring the Kuehlke family’s deep ties to the department. Pictured together, the three men embody a legacy of service that spans generations. Courtesy photo.

Kuehlke honored on his 50 years’ service

January 13, 2025 Staff

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Woodcliff Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLFD) celebrated a remarkable milestone this month, at the top of 2025, honoring ex-chief Herb Kuehlke for 50 years of dedicated volunteer service […]

Suzi Gerace showcases her clay mask adorned with laser-cut plastic earrings, created using the Hillsdale Library’s resources, alongside Hillsdale Free Public Library Director David Franz at the January mixed media art exhibit featuring four local artists at the Hillsdale Free Public Library.

Dream Makers Art Studio mixed media art show at the Hillsdale Library

January 13, 2025 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE— For the month of January, Dream Makers Art Studio will showcase a four-person mixed media art exhibit at the Hillsdale Free Public Library, at 509 Hillsdale Ave. This art […]

Pascack Mayors Breakfast Returns to Iron Horse Restaurant

Pascack Mayors Breakfast Returns Jan. 22

January 13, 2025 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD—The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce invites residents and local professionals to kick off the new year with the Pascack Mayors Breakfast 2025, a signature event bringing together community members […]