2026 — Page 13 of 34 — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

‘THAT GOOD GULF GASOLINE’: Park Street in Montvale circa 1930.

An unchanged corner of Montvale

May 16, 2026 Kristin Beuscher

MONTVALE, N.J. Montvale sure has changed over the past 95 years. The population has grown from about 1,200 to 8,500. With that growth, acres of farmland and forest became homes […]

Now pitching for the New York Boulders… Berkeley school sisters Scarlett Hlavaty, a fourth grader, and Madelyn Hlavaty, a first grader, throw out a ceremonial first pitch during the “Rockland Boulders Reading Challenge” celebration at Clover Stadium as their father, Kevin Hlavaty, prepares to catch both balls at once. Courtesy photo

Kids knock Boulders reading challenge out of the park

May 16, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—Berkeley and Brookside elementary school students turned reading into a winning season this spring, combining for 38,162 minutes read as part of the New York Boulders Reading Challenge. The program […]

Rooting for the future: Hillsdale Daisies interview officials, plant an oak tree, for big Earth Day gains

May 16, 2026 Pascack Press

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The members of Daisy Troop 99133 may still be in kindergarten, but local officials say they have already made a lasting investment in their community. To celebrate Earth Day, […]

Rally around the effort on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Pascack Valley High School’s track and field, where Prusha will represent New Jersey in the nationwide effort, joined by Hillsdale volunteer EMT Isabella Zimmerman and Hillsdale Police Sgt. Dave Sayers.

Prusha powers through for vets’ mental health

May 16, 2026 Pascack Press

PASCACK VALLEY—Jake Prusha is putting one foot in front of the other — 500 miles’ worth — for veterans, mental health awareness, and those who feel they are carrying their […]

St. Paul’s to Host America 250 Program on ‘Fighting Lutheran Parson’

May 14, 2026 Northern Valley Press

CLOSTER, N.J. — St. Paul’s Lutheran Church will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a special program on Peter Muhlenberg, the Revolutionary War-era minister and military officer remembered as “the fighting […]

A rendering shows outdoor gathering and play areas planned for Valley Chabad’s future community home at 530 Chestnut Ridge Road in Woodcliff Lake. The project, now under construction, will include worship, educational, social, and youth spaces as part of a new approximately 20,000-square-foot facility expected to open in 2027. Courtesy Valley Chabad

Valley Chabad to celebrate groundbreaking for new Woodcliff Lake home May 17

May 11, 2026 John Snyder

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — Valley Chabad will hold a groundbreaking and cornerstone-setting ceremony Sunday, May 17 at 11 a.m., for its new community home at 530 Chestnut Ridge Road, marking […]

Pascack Hills students gather in support of Westwood UNICO’s annual pasta dinner for autism awareness. Photo by Roseann Heytink.

Westwood UNICO dinner serves up support for autism programs

May 11, 2026 Pascack Press

By MAYA ZISLINSPECIAL TO PASCACK PRESS WESTWOOD — Westwood UNICO brought students, families and community members together April 25 for its annual pasta dinner supporting autism awareness and two special […]

Pictured from left are Bergen County Commissioner Chairman Steven Tanelli, Oradell Mayor James Koth, Stefano, Oradell Police Chief David Gangemi, Lt. Joe Maino and Councilman Ted Gullo.

Oradell honors officer for lifesaving response at hockey rink

May 11, 2026 Pascack Press

ORADELL, N.J. — The Oradell mayor and council recognized Police Officer Frank Stefano on April 28 for helping save the life of a man who collapsed during an adult hockey […]

Entertainment historian John Kenrick, a favorite speaker at the JCC of Northern New Jersey’s Active Seniors program, returns next week with “The Vessel with the Pestle: The Magic of Danny Kaye.”

JCC of Northern NJ senior program continues rapid growth

May 11, 2026 Pascack Press

RIVER EDGE, N.J. — The JCC of Northern New Jersey’s Active Seniors program continues to grow rapidly, with organizers reporting attendance that has more than tripled over the past four […]

Film historian and author Max Alvarez will join Bergen County Players for a special post-show talkback following the May 15 performance of “The 39 Steps” at the Little Firehouse Theatre in Oradell. Photo courtesy of Bryan Goldberg Photography.

BCP’s ‘The 39 Steps’ adds film historian Max Alvarez for special talkback

May 11, 2026 Pascack Press

ORADELL, N.J. — Bergen County Players is pairing its fast-moving stage production of “The 39 Steps” with a special appearance by noted film historian and author Max Alvarez at the […]