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June 29, 2026
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Articles by John Snyder

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Northern Valley Press

SNAP benefits said partially restored amid federal shutdown; Bergen Volunteers offers resources

November 3, 2025 John Snyder

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will partially fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through November, averting — for now — a complete halt in aid to […]

'I Shall Not Hate' at PCAT Nov, 9, 2025
Northern Valley Press

‘I Shall Not Hate’ as a ray of hope: Tenafly Presbyterians host exclusive U.S. screening Nov. 9

November 2, 2025 John Snyder

The Presbyterian Church at Tenafly (PCAT) is honored to host the exclusive U.S. screening of I Shall Not Hate on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 4 p.m., bringing to Bergen County […]

The creation of PSO secretary Kristy O’Connor, monster Gerald (middle of photo, green fur) emerged to help with Trunk of Treat. He’s made a much more meaningful connection in the life of Washington School. Photos by school parent Maureen Colombo.
Pascack Press

It’s a monster thing: Gerald, Washington School’s ‘second mascot,’ is a PSO sensation on the grow

October 31, 2025 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—Meet Gerald, Washington School’s friendly green monster, who has quickly become a beloved part of the school community. Concocted by PSO volunteer Kristy O’Connor, Gerald began life as […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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