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November 16, 2025
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Articles by John Snyder

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, […]

Pascack Press

Council to tackle tax maps, library expansion, and housing issues Oct. 7

October 3, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — The Borough Council’s work session on Tuesday, Oct. 7, will bring forward a full slate of policy and infrastructure discussions — from tax maps and drainage concerns to […]

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) joins local leaders and the Alexander family in Tenafly on a lovely Sept. 29 to dedicate a street named “Edan Alexander Way.” Alexander, 21, a Tenafly High School graduate and dual U.S.–Israeli citizen, was kidnapped on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas launched its surprise assault on Israel. Via Peter Figueroa.
Northern Valley Press

Cheering Edan Alexander Way

September 29, 2025 John Snyder

Tenafly on Monday, Sept. 29 renamed River Edge Road Edan Alexander Way in honor of a borough native whose 584 days in Hamas captivity transfixed the world and whose homecoming […]

Ian Weinstein, 17, of Hillsdale, brings his love of the game to Everyone Wins Baseball, a new program opening the field to all. Courtesy photo.
Hillsdale

Pastime at the right time: With ‘Everyone Wins Baseball,’ PVHS senior opens the field to those with special needs

September 27, 2025 John Snyder

HILLSDALE—Bottom of the first, sun on the grass, a kid digs in. Crack of the bat — a clean shot over the shortstop’s head. He’s hustling down the line, arms […]

Brookside school’s student body and PTO turn out on Sept. 12, to cheer Noah Perez’s ribbon cutting for the school’s outdoor classroom and reading area. Perez, who graduated Brookside and is now a Cardinal football player, singer, and actor, told the hundreds gathered, “I’ve always loved reading. To combine that with Scouting—it means a lot to me.” John Snyder photo.
Pascack Press

Full circle and beyond: Cheers as BSA Troop 350’s Noah Perez debuts outdoor classroom at Brookside

September 21, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD—The students of  Brookside Elementary School on Lake Drive in Westwood spilled onto the lawn Friday afternoon — a happy, controlled chaos — some waving hand-drawn signs that shouted Thank […]

Mourners hold candles during a vigil for Charlie Kirk at Veterans Memorial Park in Westwood on Sept. 20, 2025. The event drew local officials and community members who spoke about Kirk’s legacy, political violence, and the need for unity. John Snyder/Pascack Press.
Community Voices

Westwood vigil draws leaders, mourners from Pascack Valley and beyond, to honor Charlie Kirk

September 21, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — Hundreds gathered in Veterans Park on Saturday night, Sept. 20, to mourn conservative activist Charlie Kirk, take their place in a historic moment for conservative identity, and hear calls for […]

Township of Washington BSA Troop 321 Derek Kaine is recognized at the Westwood Regional School Board meeting on Sept. 18, 2025. Flanking him are proud school board president Jason Garcia and superintendent Dr. Patrick McQueeney. John Snyder photo.
Pascack Press

Westwood board spotlights Eagle Scout, student reps, and honorees

September 19, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD REGIONAL SCHOOLS — Recognition took center stage at the Sept. 18 Westwood Regional Board of Education meeting, held at the high school’s Hurley Theater, as trustees honored an Eagle Scout, […]

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