Pascack Press
RIVER VALE POLICE BLOTTER: Jan. 13, 2020
RVPD does its part at PBA Toy Drive for kids, families On Dec. 20, 2019 the River Vale Police Department took part in the annual PBA Toy Drive, having collected […]
Pascack Press
Pascack Press
Mayor Calamari Faces Tough Questions Heading Into 2020
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—The Township Council reorganization meeting on Jan. 6 saw the swearing in of two new members, both Republican, one of whom was then elected council president. Swept […]
Paramus
Therapist Facing Sex Crimes Charges From Alleged Encounters with Student: Prosecutor
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—A primary therapist working at a private high school in Paramus engaged in a sexual relationship with a student under the age of 18, the Bergen County […]
Closter
Westwood Names Bill Martin Volunteer of the Year 2020
WESTWOOD, N.J.—Saying, “I’m not a fireman, I’m not a doctor, I’m not an EMS tech; I’m not sure I deserve to win,” a local architect with his eye on the […]
Emerson
Women Make History in Emerson Reorganization
EMERSON, N.J.—A “historic moment” occurred Jan. 2 in Emerson—both for the borough and the role of women in local government. On Jan. 2, Mayor Danielle DiPaola swore in Republicans Nicole […]
Closter
Imprisoned ‘Torso Killer’ Confesses in Three Cold Cases
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—Notorious New Jersey serial killer Richard Cottingham, 73, who is serving more than 200 years in prison, has confessed to three cold-case slayings of local teenage girls from […]
Alpine
Parks ‘Master Plan’ Adopted; Officials To Set New Priorities
BERGEN COUNTY, N.J.—Nearly three-and-a-half years after initiating efforts for a first-ever parks master plan with much fanfare at Overpeck County Park, Bergen County Executive James Tedesco watched Dec. 18, 2019, […]
Hillsdale
Reorganized Hillsdale Council Back to Work
HILLSDALE, N.J.—On Sunday, Jan. 5, Hillsdale reorganized its government as incumbent Republican Mayor John Ruocco was sworn in as mayor by state Assemblyman Robert Auth (R–Old Tappan). The unopposed […]
Park Ridge
Gottheimer Swears in Misciagna, Epstein, Metzdorf
PARK RIDGE, N.J.—U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-5) administered the oath of office to Mayor Keith Misciagna, Councilman Robert Metzdorf, and Councilwoman Kelly Epstein on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Also sworn in […]
Northern Valley Press
Taking The Stage: ‘33 Variations’ Opens Jan. 11
ORADELL, N.J.—Bergen County Players, one of America’s longest-running little theater companies, is pleased to continue its 2019–2020 season with the Tony-nominated play “33 Variations.” Written by Moises Kaufman (“The Laramie […]