Staff, Author at Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

Rep. Josh Gottheimer honored 21 Fifth District residents as Hometown Heroes during a July 18 ceremony at the Hackensack Performing Arts Center, including Joseph Bianco of Closter, Barry Wood of Harrington Park, Robert Tracy of Norwood, and Lisa Blumer of Teaneck. Courtesy photo.

Local doers honored as heroes

August 8, 2025 Staff

NORTHERN VALLEY—Among the 21 North Jersey residents recognized as Hometown Heroes by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer on July 18 were four familiar names from the Northern Valley: Joseph Bianco of […]

A still from surveillance footage shows a 15-year-old e-bike rider moments before colliding with a car exiting a Montvale gas station on July 18. Montvale Police.

Teen in viral e-bike vs. car crash video recovering; debate flares over e-bike safety, speed, and responsibility

August 6, 2025 Staff

MONTVALE—A crash involving a fast-moving e-bike and a car exiting a gas station on Chestnut Ridge Road has reignited community debate over the rules, risks, and responsibilities of sharing the […]

Two original paintings by Hillsdale teen artist Priya Bavalia, on display at the Hillsdale Free Public Library in August. The works reflect her range—from serene landscapes to bold, abstract portraiture—and are part of her exhibition to raise awareness and funds for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.

Teen artist uses her work to raise awareness for pulmonary hypertension

August 4, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—Throughout August, the Hillsdale Free Public Library is exhibiting acrylic-on-canvas paintings by Priya Bavalia, a local teen artist whose work spans geometric designs, serene landscapes, and expressive portraits—all centered on […]

Undefeated Champs — Emerson 1–2 capped a perfect summer travel season in the Kinderkamack Softball League with a 13–4 win over River Edge in the championship, finishing 12-0-1 overall. The Cavos’ success was fueled by clutch hitting, solid defense, and a true team effort all season long.

Emerson 1–2 undefeated summer champs

August 4, 2025 Staff

EMERSON 1-2 completed an undefeated summer travel season in the Kinderkamack Softball League, defeating River Edge 13–4 in the championship. This win capped a remarkable season by the Cavos, who […]

For the win! Coaches’ row (top): Mike Carcich (head coach), Jenn Palko (asst. coach), Jon Gray (asst. coach), Angelo DeSalvo (asst. coach). Players standing: Alexa Palko, Alexia Perez, Juliette Rose Connolly, Jackie Giella, Miranda Gray, Katie Tucker, Gabi Aguilar. Players kneeling: Hailey Carcich, Taylor Zeller, Lila Manning, Olivia Kim, Lucia DeSalvo, Kylie Mulhern, Lily Polvere. Not pictured: player Anaya Modi and assistant coach Tom Mulhern. Courtesy photo

Emerson 12U Softball: undefeated KSL champs

August 4, 2025 Staff

EMERSON—The Emerson 12U softball team capped an outstanding summer with a commanding 7–0 victory over Montvale in the Kinderkamack Softball League (KSL) championship, completing an undefeated league season and cementing […]

Montvale 14U celebrates their 5–3 victory over Cresskill to win the Kinderkamack Softball League Summer Championship on July 24— the team’s third summer championship together, and their first with championship rings. Front to back, left to right: Riley Butler, Jaelyn Pawlyk, Nina Tuli, Gabby Marino, Penny Ramm, Madison Higgins, Addy Zoelle, Marin Faller, Leah Cigercioglu, and Lynn Ryan. Christine Higgins photo.

Montvale 14U does it again: takes home KSL title rings; tops Cresskill, 5–3, to claim third summer title together

August 4, 2025 Staff

MONTVALE—The Montvale 14U girls softball team capped off a remarkable season with a 5–3 win over Cresskill on July 24 to claim the Kinderkamack Softball League Summer Championship—their third summer […]

Harrington Park hosts National Night Out Aug. 5

August 4, 2025 Staff

HARRINGTON PARK—The borough will welcome families, neighbors, and law enforcement for National Night Out 2025 on Tuesday, Aug. 5, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Hoelscher Field (formerly Highland Field), across from 150 Tappan Road. Hosted by […]

Motorcyclist killed in Woodcliff Lake crash

August 1, 2025 Staff

WOODCLIFF LAKE—Authorities are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a car that occurred late Friday afternoon, Aug. 1. According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, borough police responded […]

Champions, Together: The winning team—Carly Berube, Sydney Lugo, Emily Briscoe, Aria Reilly, Liana Spadaccini, Hailey Gammarati, Sadie Aday, Lila Waters, Olivia Ribando, Lily Casella, Vivienne Olori, Ellie O’Connell, and Melanie Briscoe—celebrates with coaches Curt Briscoe, Jennifer Briscoe, Ralph Lugo, Mike Gammarati, Greg Waters, Tim O’Connell, and Maria Spadaccini.

Fighting Owls sky-high as Ramsey Rumble champs

July 26, 2025 Staff

RAMSEY—The Park Ridge Fighting Owls continued their impressive 2025 season by capturing the 3rd/4th grade division title at the Ramsey Rumble, a 14-team girls softball tournament held Sunday, July 13, […]

At his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony, July 18, 2025, Rep Josh Gottheimer honors Josephine Higgins, the first and only female mayor of Woodcliff Lake, who served on the borough's council, started the Senior Center in Woodcliff Lake, and volunteers with the Tri-Boro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Courtesy photo.

Pascack Valley doers Higgins, Cirelli, Levinson honored as Fifth District Hometown Heroes

July 18, 2025 Staff

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Among the 21 North Jersey residents recognized as “Hometown Heroes” by U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer on July 18 were three familiar names from the Pascack Valley: Bryan […]