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Raises hefty harvest in Emerson
EMERSON—In our featured photo, dated to autumn, 1964, Dominick Brescia measures the enormous squash he grew in his garden in Emerson. This amazing specimen, which he grew from seeds sent […]
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Editorial: On Veterans Day, Dick Bozzone, and Americanism
PASCACK VALLEY—Veterans Day, observed every year on Nov. 11, is a day set aside to honor all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Originally known as […]
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New trial date over $500,000 snub
EMERSON—The long-awaited trial between Emerson and its downtown redeveloper over a $500,000 payment for deeded property has been postponed to Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. in Superior Court, Hackensack. Attorneys […]
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Assemblymen Auth, Azzariti announce re-election campaign for 2025
OLD TAPPAN—Assemblymen Robert Auth and John Azzariti Jr., who represent New Jersey’s 39th Legislative District, have announced their campaign for re-election to the General Assembly. The election, set for Nov. […]
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‘Tired but feeling good’ — Staff writer Michael Olohan reflects on working the polls in Emerson
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK, Dateline Emerson—All in all, it was not what I expected, or was told to expect, by folks who warned me to be careful, noting things might get ugly, […]
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Emerson leads Bergen County in voter turnout, outpaces Pascack Valley neighbors
EMERSON—The borough emerged as a standout in the Nov. 5 presidential election, leading Bergen County in voter turnout with 74.87% of registered voters casting ballots, according to unofficial results from […]
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Republicans return to councils; Dems win in WCL, Hillsdale; $180K ask for WCL school guards nixed
PASCACK VALLEY—Contested council races in five Pascack Valley towns on Nov. 5 showed Republican candidates elected or reelected, while a couple of Democratic challengers appeared to take or reclaim seats: […]
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$500K case against redeveloper delayed to Dec. 2
EMERSON—The long-awaited trial between Emerson and its downtown redeveloper over a $500,000 payment for deeded property has been postponed to Dec. 2 at 9 a.m. in Superior Court, Hackensack. Attorneys […]
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Judge keeps ERUR attorneys on case despite their motion to adjourn over unpaid invoices; jury trial over redevelopment starts Nov. 4
EMERSON—The legal firm representing Emerson Redevelopers Urban Renewal (ERUR) is not free to drop its client, the borough’s redevelopment partner and adversary, in a jury trial scheduled to start Nov. […]
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A Wacky Wager in Westwood
WESTWOOD—When former Mayor Harry Goodwin came up on the wrong side of an election wager in 1929, he had to give his friend a ride down Westwood Avenue in a […]