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June 28, 2026
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Articles by John Snyder

League of Women Voters of Northern Valley president Tomasina Schwarz displays books that have faced challenges or bans elsewhere during a discussion on school board elections and public education issues June 18 at the Westwood Community Center. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

League discussion on school board elections, book challenges

June 27, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—More than a dozen educators, League of Women Voters members, and residents gathered Thursday evening at the community center for a discussion on New Jersey school board elections and […]

Proud members of the Northeast New Jersey Beekeepers Association gather during the 2026 Hive Tour at the Centennial Park Apiary in Emerson. Pictured, from left, are Ruth Pender-Rosales, Cynthia Rodriguez, John Vervoort, Teddi Oster, John Gaut, Sean Flannelly, Deon Minnaar, and Greg Matthews. Not pictured: Jill Albano, who organized the tour and took the photograph.
Emerson

Region makes a bee-line to Emerson as public apiary hosts big-time beekeeping tour

June 27, 2026 John Snyder

EMERSON, N.J.—Beekeepers from across northern New Jersey gathered at Centennial Park on June 21 as Emerson’s public apiary was featured on the Northeast New Jersey Beekeepers Association’s annual Hive Tour. […]

Assessing damage outside the Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service headquarters after a large tree struck the building early Friday morning. Ambulance operations continue from the Hillsdale Fire Department. Boyd A. Loving photo.
Hillsdale

Tree crashes into Hillsdale ambulance HQ; EMS operations continue from firehouse

June 27, 2026 John Snyder

HILLSDALE, N.J. — A large tree crashed into the Hillsdale Volunteer Ambulance Service headquarters early Friday morning, causing extensive structural damage but narrowly missing a crew member inside the building. The […]

Westwood BSE Troop 350 sees eight Life Scouts rise to Eagle, the pinnacle of Scouting. John Snyder photos.
Pascack Press

Eight Scouts, Eight Legacies

June 21, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—For most Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout represents years of camping trips, merit badges, service projects, leadership positions and personal growth. For Westwood’s Troop 350, it also […]

Gethsemane Cemetery
Community Voices

Gethsemane Cemetery open for Juneteenth commemoration June 19

June 16, 2026 John Snyder

LITTLE FERRY, N.J.—The Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs invites the public to visit historic Gethsemane Cemetery in Little Ferry for self-guided tours in honor of Juneteenth on […]

"Support Bruce Laughton’s Family" on GoFundMe
Community Voices

Community fundraiser launched following death of coach, dad Bruce Laughton

June 16, 2026 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE/WESTWOOD, N.J.—Friends and family members are raising funds to help cover funeral and final expenses following the unexpected death of Bruce D. Laughton, a former youth and high school […]

Compliance, Not Defiance — Borough of Westwood
Pascack Press

Police absorb parking enforcement role, urge ‘compliance, not defiance’; parking enforcement officers to certify as SLEOs, wear body cams

June 14, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Parking enforcement operations in the borough have moved under the supervision of the Police Department, a change officials say is intended to improve safety, training and efficiency as competition […]

Project Crash brought together student actors, first responders, and medical personnel for realistic impaired-driving crash simulations at Pascack Valley High School on June 7–8, and Westwood Regional High School on June 10. Anthony DeRosa photo.
Hillsdale

Crash course in consequences: Agencies rally to give Pascack Valley, Westwood Regional seniors lifesaving lesson

June 14, 2026 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY AREA—As graduation season approaches and students prepare to celebrate milestones with newfound independence, two regional school districts turned to a dramatic teaching tool to deliver a life-saving message: […]

Bergen County Executive James J. Tedesco III has sent a formal letter to NYNJ FIFA World Cup Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry requesting the creation of an affordable ticket access program for Bergen County residents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (FIFA 2026 Screenshot)
Emerson

Pascack, Northern Valley police join World Cup security effort

June 8, 2026 John Snyder

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Police departments from Hillsdale, Emerson, Park Ridge, River Vale, Woodcliff Lake, Upper Saddle River and other northern Bergen communities are participating in World Cup security operations that […]

Hillsdale author Rosa L. Antonini will discuss her new book, “Resourcefulness: The Hidden Power Smarter Than Talent, IQ, & Technology,” at a launch-day author talk on Tuesday, June 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Hillsdale Free Public Library.
Hillsdale

‘Really feeling good with yourself’ — Author talk June 9

June 7, 2026 John Snyder

Hillsdale author Rosa L. Antonini will discuss her new book, “Resourcefulness: The Hidden Power Smarter Than Talent, IQ, & Technology,” at a launch-day author talk on Tuesday, June 9, at […]

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