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May 19, 2026
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Articles by John Snyder

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
Montvale

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 […]

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
Pascack Press

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 […]

Anthony Rizzo, left, was elected May 8 as next president of the board of the Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds Tony Pallogudis, right, who recruited him as vice president three years ago. (Rizzo portrait Havana Photography.)
Community Voices

Chamber marks new leadership, small-business push at Westwood library

May 8, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—The Greater Pascack Valley Chamber of Commerce marked Small Business Month on Friday, May 8, with a morning program at the Westwood Public Library focused on practical resources for local […]

Montvale

Montvale revises housing plan as KPMG site dispute continues

April 27, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE — The Borough Council has amended its affordable housing plan to require construction of 50 affordable units tied to the former KPMG site regardless of how the property is […]

Steve Setteducati is CEO of New Concepts for Living, a nonprofit serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His family says its focus is on finding that one potential living kidney donor out there who could save his life. Courtesy.
Emerson

The biggest ask of his life

April 19, 2026 John Snyder

EMERSON—Steve Setteducati has spent years helping families plan for the future. Now, facing kidney failure, he is asking for help himself — something he says does not come easily. “I […]

The Township of Washington's Edmund A. Moderacki is River Vale historian and outgoing conductor of the Waldwick Band.
Community Voices

Waldwick Band closing indoor season with free April 26 ‘potpourri’ concert

April 19, 2026 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—The Waldwick Band will conclude its 2025–26 indoor concert season with a free performance at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 26, in the auditorium of the Village School, 100 W. […]

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Hillsdale

Norwood sergeant’s cancer fight prompts community support effort

April 13, 2026 John Snyder

NORWOOD/HILLSDALE — A 25-year veteran of the Norwood Police Department is facing an aggressive cancer diagnosis, prompting colleagues and community members to rally around him and his family. Sgt. Thomas […]

Westwood Councilwoman Erin Collins hosts Rep. Josh Gottheimer and his dog Rosie at Westvale Park on April 7, during Animal Cruelty Prevention Month. Gottheimer outlined new federal proposals targeting gaps in how animal abuse cases are prosecuted, particularly when they cross state lines or occur on federal property. John Snyder photo.
Community Voices

Gottheimer in town on push for child, pet safety

April 13, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) appeared in the Pascack Valley recently to promote a pair of bipartisan initiatives aimed at protecting vulnerable populations — from abused animals to children navigating […]

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Community Voices

Custodial staffing concerns spur calls for turnout at April 13 regional BOE meeting

April 11, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE — A message circulating among Pascack Valley Regional High School District families is urging residents to attend the Board of Education’s April 13 meeting to support custodial staff amid […]

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Montvale

Montvale to host Armenian Genocide commemoration April 18

April 11, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE — A pan-Armenian community commemoration of the Armenian Genocide is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at 4 p.m. at Huff Pond on Memorial Drive. In the event of inclement […]

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