Closter
Check out Closter’s House of Christmas Past
CLOSTER, N.J.—It was a very retro Christmas party at Closter’s Lustron home, the relic of the post-World War II housing boom, a pre-fabricated structure at 421 Durie Ave., which is […]
Northern Valley Press
Back in Time
BACK IN TIME: Memoir recalls an Old Tappan Christmas from long ago
OLD TAPPAN, N.J.—May E. Mence Gifford was born in Old Tappan back in 1881, at a time of dirt roads, horses and wagons, years before the first phone came to […]
Northern Valley Press
Haworth Journalist Detained in Nigeria Released on Bail
NIGERIA— After over four months held in a Nigerian jail—despite two court orders to release him and widespread international pressure— Haworth resident and journalist Omoyele Sowore was released on bail […]
Cresskill
Speakers Outline Dangers of Vaping at Cresskill Forum
CRESSKILL, N.J.—As vaping related illnesses and deaths mount across the U.S., it is critical that parents effectively communicate with their children about the dangers of vaping. On Dec. 4, the […]
Cresskill
Cresskill Library’s New Director Outlines Goals
BY STEVE KELMAN CRESSKILL, N.J.—A new library director Cresskill was recently hired and has started running the borough’s library. Laura Chumas began serving in her new position back on Nov. […]
Northern Valley Press
Decorated Military Commander’s Uniform Dedication Jan. 5
TEANECK, N.J.— Join the Teaneck Public Library on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. for the dedication of the military uniform of Gen. Peter Pace, United States Marine Corps (Retired). […]
Back in Time
BACK IN TIME: A Century Ago, the Victrola was a Hot Ticket at Christmas
ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—Long before anybody wanted the latest iPhone for Christmas, the Victrola phonograph was a hot ticket during the holiday season of 1919. You could pick one up at the […]
Cresskill
Borough Honors Its Late Attorney, Vincent Salvatore
BY STEVE KELMAN CRESSKILL, N.J.—The Cresskill Mayor and Council dedicated a plaque at borough hall Dec. 4 honoring the late Vincent Salvatore, who served for 18 years as the borough’s […]
Northern Valley Press
President, CFO of N.J. Company Charged With $17M Fraud Scheme
TENAFLY, N.J.—The president and the chief financial officer of a now defunct New Jersey-based marble and granite wholesaler have been arrested for allegedly orchestrating and participating in a scheme to […]
Englewood
Englewood’s Ice Rink Hosts Its Winter Party
ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—On Sunday, Dec. 15, the Mackay Ice Rink at the John T. Wright Arena in Englewood was aglow with holiday spirit and spirited people of all ages. The Friends […]