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March 11, 2026
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E-bikes on the rise—so are the risks. Throttle-powered e-bikes and high-speed models like Surrons are increasingly popular among teens, but unsafe riding—especially without helmets or regard for traffic laws—raises serious safety concerns. Advocates warn that reckless behavior could lead to injuries, tighter restrictions, and backlash against responsible riders.
Community Voices

Complaints of ‘teen terrors’ on bikes draw responses

May 18, 2025 Michael Olohan

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Parents, police, and local youth are being called to action after growing complaints about teens riding bikes and e-bikes recklessly in Hillsdale and Westwood. From weaving through […]

Left to right: Fawn Kennedy of Meadowbrook School, Jenna Santana of Ann Blanche Smith School, and Kathleen “Katie” Eriksson of George White Middle School. The three were recognized as Teacher of the Year during the May 12 school board meeting. Submitted photo.
Hillsdale

How it’s done: three Hillsdale ‘Teachers of the Year’

May 18, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Three Hillsdale teachers were honored as Teachers of the Year at the May 12 Board of Education meeting, recognized through the Bergen County Teacher and Educational Services Professionals Recognition […]

A new look for old George G. White Middle School
Hillsdale

BOE approves $4.1M lease for modular classrooms

May 18, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The Hillsdale Board of Education has approved a $4.1 million contract with MobileLease Modular Space Inc. to lease and install modular classrooms that will house George G. White Middle […]

Emerson

Local students honored — our ‘Unsung Heroes’

May 15, 2025 Staff

PARAMUS, N.J.— Five Pascack Valley-area high school seniors were among 57 Bergen County students honored in March at the 2025 Unsung Hero Student Recognition Ceremony, which celebrates students whose quiet […]

NJTransit says on its website "Our team of 12,000+ employees across a wide range of trades, professions and crafts, pride themselves on serving the transportation needs of the New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia region every day." NJT photo.
Emerson

Pascack Valley commuters face disruption in looming rail walkout

May 14, 2025 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J. (May 14, 2025)—A complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service — including the Pascack Valley Line — could begin as early as Friday, May 16, following a breakdown in […]

‘Under the authority of the people…’ Borough clerk Denise Kohan facilitates, and Mayor Michael Sheinfield officiates, swearing in Travis Woods as Hillsdale’s new police chief on Tuesday, May 13. Borough of Hillsdale photo.
Hillsdale

Chief Travis Woods sworn; says promotions near

May 14, 2025 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Lt. Travis Woods was sworn in as Hillsdale’s new police chief shortly after 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, following the Borough Council’s 6–0 vote approving his appointment.  Woods […]

Via Hillsdale Public Schools
Hillsdale

Board to honor teachers, retirees at May 12 meeting

May 12, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The Hillsdale Board of Education will meet on Monday, May 12 at Ann Blanche Smith School, beginning with a closed executive session at 5:30 p.m., followed by the public session at 6 p.m. in […]

Hillsdale’s Rosemarie D’Alessandro connects with ‘Unpunished’ flimmaker Chico Bryant at the New Jersey Documentary Film Festival, held May 2–4 at Sparta. Vanessa Martino’s film ‘Daughter of Mine,’ about the murder of Joan D’Alessandro, and mom Rosemarie’s child-safety activism, took first place at the festival. Courtesy photos.
Community Voices

‘Daughter of Mine’ wins Best Short Film at NJ Documentary Festival

May 9, 2025 Staff

SPARTA, N.J. (May 9, 2025) — Daughter of Mine, the emotional short film chronicling Hillsdale resident Rosemarie D’Alessandro’s decades-long fight for justice following the 1973 murder of her daughter Joan, was named Best […]

The Hillsdale Manor railroad station in 1910, on the east side of the tracks, south of Parkview Drive. The station was in use for 50 years before it was torn down in the 1940s.
Back in Time

Hillsdale’s Gilded Age suburb

May 9, 2025 Kristin Beuscher

HILLSDALE, N.J.—Hillsdale’s railroad station at Broadway and Hillsdale Avenue is a focal point of the community, an important piece of local history, and a landmark that even appears on the […]

Pascack Valley High School
Hillsdale

Early morning fire closes PVHS for the day; no injuries reported

May 8, 2025 Staff

HILLSDALE, N.J.— A fire in the cafeteria kitchen at Pascack Valley High School early Thursday morning prompted a multi-town emergency response and led to the school’s closure for the day. According […]

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