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October 26, 2025
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Articles by John Snyder

Home security footage captures a coyote attacking a woman and her dog in Woodcliff Lake on Oct. 20. Inset: stock image of a coyote (Getty Images).
Pascack Press

Woman, dog recovering after coyote attack; officials urge caution

October 21, 2025 John Snyder

WOODCLIFF LAKE — A 31-year-old local woman and a loyal golden retriever are recovering after both were bitten by a coyote in the backyard of their home early Monday afternoon, Oct. 20, according […]

NJ-PBA shield
Pascack Press

PBA presses for answers in police sergeant exam probe

October 20, 2025 John Snyder

WOODBRIDGE — The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association (NJSPBA) is urging the Civil Service Commission (CSC) to ensure transparency and fairness following allegations of cheating during the Police Sergeant […]

The cast of Academy of the Holy Angels’ fall drama, Radium Girls, brings to life the true story of New Jersey factory workers whose bravery helped change labor laws. Performances run Nov. 7–9 at AHA in Demarest.
Demarest

AHA students bring ‘Radium Girls’ to the stage Nov. 7–9

October 20, 2025 John Snyder

DEMAREST—The Academy of the Holy Angels Theater Program will present Radium Girls by D.W. Gregory from Nov. 7 to 9 at the school’s theater, offering four performances of a drama […]

Community Voices

Council to honor longtime employee, recognize police officers Tuesday

October 20, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—The mayor and council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Borough Hall, 101 Washington Ave. The public session begins at 7:30 p.m., following a 7 p.m. closed session. During the closed portion, the governing […]

Several of the more than 140 people who turned out for the library’s Oct. 10 Mini Golf “Fun”Raiser — a nine-hole course that wound through the upper floors and raised more than $9,000 for the library’s mission. Ashok Ginde photo.
Hillsdale

Fun ‘fore’ a great cause in Hillsdale

October 16, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE—The Hillsdale Free Public Library swapped its usual quiet for the sound of laughter and putters on Friday, Oct. 10, as more than 140 people turned out for the library’s […]

Drone footage released by Westwood Police shows emergency vehicles responding on the night of Oct. 15. The colorful illumination comes from patrol lights, not infrared imaging. Screenshot, Westwood Police video.
Community Voices

Police go ‘above, beyond’ in vulnerable woman’s rescue

October 16, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—A potentially tragic situation ended safely Wednesday night, Oct. 15, when borough police — aided by neighboring departments, a police dog, and a drone — located an elderly woman with […]

The nor’easter’s rain bands lingered over Bergen County late Monday morning, Oct. 13, as seen in this 10:15 a.m. radar image from AccuWeather.com.
Montvale

Nor’easter brings rain, minor damage across Pascack Valley

October 13, 2025 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY— A late-season nor’easter swept through northern New Jersey Sunday night into Monday, bringing more than two inches of rain and gusty winds but sparing the Pascack Valley from major […]

WFD Ladies Auxiliary
Community Voices

Ladies Auxiliary of the Westwood Fire Department marks 100 years

October 11, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — The Ladies Auxiliary of the Westwood Fire Department is celebrating its 100th anniversary this month, marking a full century of service, fundraising, and fellowship in support of the […]

Portrait via Doug Cusato for WWRSD Board of Education; Pascack Press composite.
Pascack Press

Cusato removed from Westwood Regional school board over incomplete training

October 9, 2025 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON — The New Jersey Commissioner of Education has ordered the removal of Westwood Regional Board of Education member Douglas Cusato, effective Sept. 29, following his failure to complete the state’s […]

Yi-An Jin and her winning River Vale Day poster. Courtesy photos.
Pascack Press

Poster contest puts arts in spotlight at Town Day

October 4, 2025 John Snyder

RIVER VALE—When River Vale gathers for its town-wide celebration on Sunday, Oct. 5, one new tradition will greet residents at the gate: a commemorative poster by sophomore artist Yi-An Jin, […]

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