John Snyder, Author at Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, […]

Participants at the League of Women Voters of Bergen County’s Constitution Day program in Westwood, Sept. 17, 2025. The event drew a full house for a panel discussion on the state of American democracy. John Snyder photo.

League forum marks Constitution Day with urgent call to defend democracy

September 18, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD — Billed as a Constitution Day celebration, the League of Women Voters of Northern Valley’s Sept. 17 forum in Westwood quickly became a pointed call to defend democracy. League president […]

Members of American Legion Post 153 raise the American flag as Boy Scouts salute during Park Ridge’s Sept. 11 Memorial Service at Veterans’ Park. John Snyder/Pascack Press

Photos: Candlelight and remembrance in Park Ridge, 24 years after 9/11

September 12, 2025 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE — The borough gathered at Veterans’ Park on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 11, for a candlelight ceremony of remembrance led by American Legion Post 153, marking the 24th […]

A row of dirt-bike–style electric motorcycles sits strapped to a flatbed after being impounded by Westwood police on Sept. 3. The department says throttle-only models without pedals require registration, insurance, and a licensed operator. (Courtesy Westwood Police Department)

Police seizing illegal electric motorcycles; parents urged to check what they’re buying

September 10, 2025 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—Both Park Ridge and Westwood police went on Facebook Sept. 3 with the same warning: those dirt-bike-style electrics zipping around town aren’t e-bikes—and officers are taking them off the […]

Two new community residences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) will be introduced at a ribbon-cutting on Friday, Sept. 12, at 49 Greenhalgh Lane. NCFL photo

River Vale, NCFL to open two special-needs residences Friday

September 10, 2025 John Snyder

RIVER VALE — Two new community residences for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) will be introduced at a ribbon-cutting on Friday, Sept. 12, at 49 Greenhalgh Lane. Mayor […]

Pascack Valley towns join forces to mark America’s 250th anniversary

September 5, 2025 John Snyder

PARK RIDGE—Three Pascack Valley boroughs are joining forces to help mark the nation’s 250th anniversary — the nation’s semiquincentennial — planning a year-long slate of events that will tie local […]