Staff, Author at Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

“Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart,” said Sean Smith to a council chamber full of supporters, who erupted in sustained applause when his morning’s business with the borough, March 20, 2025, had wrapped.

Questions after borough, chief Smith reach accord

March 20, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—Information on the record is scarce at press time but Hillsdale can expect to undertake a search for a new police chief. Mayor Michael Sheinfield announced at press time on […]

A bus carrying passengers from Lakewood to New Square, N.Y. overturned on the Garden State Parkway near Exit 172 on Sunday night. Photo via Montvale Mayor Michael Ghassali's Facebook.

Tears, prayers, questions as bus overturns on GSP in Montvale; injuries, no fatalities

March 10, 2025 Staff

MONTVALE—A bus carrying passengers from Lakewood to New Square, N.Y. overturned on the Garden State Parkway near Exit 172 on Monday night, leaving many injured, including at least one child in critical condition. The […]

Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman of Newark on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey — including in Hillsdale, Emerson, and River Vale.

Dunkin’ burglary, vandalism spree lands suspect in jail

March 4, 2025 Staff

HACKENSACK—Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 24-year-old Enajaim E. Bowman of Newark on various charges related to a series of burglaries across northern and central New Jersey […]

Westwood teen arrested over double homicide in Spring Valley

February 17, 2025 Staff

SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — A 19-year-old Westwood resident is in custody following a double homicide in nearby Spring Valley that left two women dead from severe head injuries. The Rockland/Westchester […]

Ciaran Henry with William Ferara, warden of Holy Trinity, at the Eagle Project work site. Courtesy photo.

Ciaran Henry dazzles in Holy Trinity Church care

February 9, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—Congratulations and job well done go to Ciaran Henry of Boy Scout Troop 109, who has completed his Eagle Scout project, focusing on the beautification of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, […]

Rendering of the overhauled George G. White Middle School, via Hillsdale Public Schools website.

District shares next steps on overhauling George White school

January 19, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—The Hillsdale Board of Education shared significant updates on the progress of the George G. White Middle School renovation project in a Jan. 14 letter to district families, highlighting achievements […]

Volunteers rise to the occasion with Styrofoam drive

January 19, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—The white stuff accumulated in rising drifts on Saturday, Jan. 11. Snow? No, Styrofoam. In a scant two hours that day, more than 80 cars showed up downtown to deliver […]

With the support of his wife, Alissa, and their children, Kristian and Hannah, and many friends old and new — here, the first major DBF fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus in Washington Township — Dennis Burke has embraced his journey with resilience, dignity, and humor. Credit: Mary Evans.

Have friends, will triumph

January 16, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE—When Dennis Burke was diagnosed with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in June 2023, he faced not only the profound challenges posed by the disease but also the many daunting emotional […]

Hail to the (ex)-chief! WLFD Chief Rob Kuehlke and ex-captain Jim Kuehlke, Herb’s sons, presented the honor, underscoring the Kuehlke family’s deep ties to the department. Pictured together, the three men embody a legacy of service that spans generations. Courtesy photo.

Kuehlke honored on his 50 years’ service

January 13, 2025 Staff

WOODCLIFF LAKE—The Woodcliff Lake Volunteer Fire Department (WLFD) celebrated a remarkable milestone this month, at the top of 2025, honoring ex-chief Herb Kuehlke for 50 years of dedicated volunteer service […]

Via congestionreliefzone.mta.info: "It’s time for a city that moves faster, breathes easier, and works better. Congestion Pricing will dramatically reduce traffic in the Congestion Relief Zone, transforming the area from gridlocked to unlocked. Less traffic means cleaner air, safer streets, and better transit."

Waking up to NYC’s ‘congestion tax’

January 6, 2025 Staff

PASCACK VALLEY—Happy New Year, commuters: It’s time to update your E-ZPass. New York City’s congestion pricing plan launched Sunday, Jan. 5, bringing with it new tolls for vehicles entering Manhattan […]