Emerson
Rising Eagle backs foster children
WESTWOOD—On a chilly but promising recent weekend at Stop & Shop in Emerson, Erik Herzing and a small army of supporters posted near the entrance, handing out slips of paper […]
Articles by John Snyder
Emerson
Municipalities push back on affordable housing mandates after court denial
PASCACK VALLEY—Local Leaders for Responsible Planning (LLRP), a coalition of suburban municipalities led by Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali, is pressing forward with its legal challenge to New Jersey’s Fourth Round […]
Hillsdale
Pascack Valley Joint Municipal Court to disband amid towns’ tensions
MONTVALE—The Pascack Valley Joint Court, established in 2011 as a model of intermunicipal collaboration, is now set to dissolve by the end of 2025. For more than a decade, the […]
Pascack Press
Mayor vows to help repurpose Party City HQ as company folds
WOODCLIFF LAKE—The separation notice from human resources at 1 Celebration Square was brief and stark: Party City Holdings Inc. (“PCHI”) has made the difficult decision to conduct a mass layoff […]
Park Ridge
Chief Madden retires after 38 years of service in Park Ridge
PARK RIDGE—Police Chief Joseph J. Madden, whose 38-year career with the Park Ridge Police Department included 17 years as chief, officially retired following a ceremonial “walk out” on Dec. 18. […]
Pascack Press
Lower speed limit on Kinderkamack
WESTWOOD—Responding to concerns from residents about safety, Westwood officials have worked with Bergen County to lower the speed limit on Kinderkamack Road from 35 MPH to 30 MPH. The change, […]
Montvale
Hands are tied: Turnpike Authority shuts down Exit 171 right-turn request
WOODCLIFF LAKE/MONTVALE – The New Jersey Turnpike Authority has reaffirmed that the decades-old right-turn restriction at Parkway Exit 171 will remain in place without unanimous consent from Woodcliff Lake, Bergen County, […]
Northern Valley Press
Tenafly Nature Center an outdoor classroom and haven
TENAFLY—Nestled in the heart of Bergen County, Tenafly Nature Center (TNC) offers a unique blend of environmental preservation, outdoor exploration, and education. For more than 60 years, this independent, nonprofit, […]
Hillsdale
Backing Webelos in kindness toward rescued farm friends
HILLSDALE–When Webelos Pack 331 set out to collect discarded pumpkins after Halloween, their mission was simple but impactful: turn potential food waste into nourishment for rescued farm animals. Led by […]
Englewood
Bring home love: START II hosts holiday adoption event Dec. 7
ENGLEWOOD—If you’ve been thinking about adopting a furry companion, Save The Animals Rescue Team II (START II) has the perfect opportunity. On Saturday, Dec. 7, from noon to 4 p.m., the […]