River Vale Archives — Pascack Press & Northern Valley Press

October 9, 2026

Left: The Dragoons were mounted troops adept at fighting both on horseback on on foot. Baylor’s troops wore regimental colors of blue and white, as seen here. Middle: After nearly 190 years, dragoons are unearthed in 1967. Right: A portrait of Lt. Col. George Baylor, who was just 26 at the time of the massacre that would come to bear his name. He received a bayonet wound to the lung, but survived.

Baylor Massacre memorial ceremony canceled due to weather

October 9, 2026 Pascack Press

RIVER VALE, N.J.—The Baylor Massacre Memorial Ceremony scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Baylor Massacre Burial Site in River Vale has been canceled due to anticipated inclement weather, Bergen […]

River Vale Day delivers, rain and shine

October 5, 2026 Pascack Press

RIVER VALE, N.J. — A little rain couldn’t put a damper on River Vale Day, which brought families and neighbors together Sunday at the Mark Lane Sports Complex for an afternoon […]

Jen Charnow and Jen Auerbach are building something new together: a foundation designed to connect neighbors with charitable organizations close to home.

Community ties grow into new mission for volunteers; first ‘Better Together’ fundraiser Oct. 22

October 5, 2026 John Snyder

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.—After 22 years of friendship, raising children and volunteering in local schools, Jen Charnow and Jen Auerbach are building something new together: a foundation designed to connect neighbors […]

Knights announce Oktoberfest dinner fundraiser

October 5, 2026 Northern Valley Press

HAWORTH, N.J.—The Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Conception Council 9021 of Norwood, will hold its annual Oktoberfest Dinner on Friday, Oct. 23, at Sacred Heart Parish Hall, 102 Park St. The […]

It's school pick-up time for this busy mom, at Westwood Regional High School on Thursday, July 11, 2024. John Snyder photo.

Towns request Bergen County help with deer population; regional effort sought

October 4, 2026 Michael Olohan

HACKENSACK, N.J.—Some Pascack Valley and Northern Valley town councils are “respectfully requesting” that the Bergen County executive and commissioners begin to undertake a regional approach to deer population concerns and […]

Paul Low with Montvale Library Director Giulia Bombace. Courtesy photo.

One card, 64 libraries, a summer well spent

September 28, 2026 John Snyder

MONTVALE, N.J.—Late in the day, Paul Low was behind a Dunkin’ in Cliffside Park, looking for a library with no sign. He had already been there once. His car’s directions […]

Heavy recovery equipment surrounds an overturned crane on Sunny Hill Terrace in River Vale Thursday, Sept. 17, after it toppled during tree removal, damaging two homes. No injuries were reported. Photo by John Snyder/Pascack Press

Updated: Crane topples into two River Vale homes; no injuries reported

September 17, 2026 John Snyder

RIVER VALE, N.J.—A crane working on a tree removal overturned on Sunny Hill Terrace Thursday morning, sending its boom through one home and into another. No one was injured, according […]

Members of American Legion Post 153 raise the American flag as Boy Scouts salute during Park Ridge’s Sept. 11 Memorial Service at Veterans’ Park, Sept. 12, 2025. John Snyder/Pascack Press

25 Years: Pascack Valley towns’ 9/11 remembrance ceremonies

September 11, 2026 Juliana Demarest

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, N.J.—Our communities are announcing ceremonies to mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives. […]

Pascack Press front pages from fall 2001 document the local toll of the Sept. 11 attacks, community vigils and tributes to those lost. Twenty-five years later, they preserve a record of the Pascack Valley’s grief and unity.

Lest We Forget: Marking 25 Years Since 9/11

September 10, 2026 Juliana Demarest

PASCACK VALLEY AREA, BERGEN COUNTY—We swore we would never forget. Two and a half decades have passed since the day that forever changed the course of life for countless individuals. […]

Facebook owner Meta agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to an array of U.S. states over claims its platforms intentionally addicted teens. (Photo by Anne-Marie Caruso/New Jersey Monitor)

Hills Valley Coalition leader welcomes Meta’s teen safeguards

September 7, 2026 John Snyder

PASCACK VALLEY—Teenagers using Instagram and Facebook will face new time limits, overnight restrictions and other safety measures under a multistate settlement co-led by New Jersey. The court-approved agreement resolves government […]

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