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September 20, 2026
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News about Westwood, N.J.

From left: Troop 98178 co-leader Jeanine Farfalla, Siena Tricario, Isabella DeFabrizio, Victoria Horton, Rebecca Rodriguez, Lainey Joy Johnson, Harper McCormack, Seraphina Katz, Hayden Hogan, Toby Kalman and co-leader Jamie Hogan celebrate the troop’s new bike rack and Bronze Awards at Westwood’s Sgt. Christopher R. Hrbek Post Office Building on Sept. 13. John Snyder photo.
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Scouts deliver downtown bike rack, earn Bronze Awards

September 13, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Toby Kalman found two bicycles blocking a downtown restaurant entrance one Friday while out with friends. She moved them out of the way and spoke to the kids who […]

Cooperstown, N.Y., August 2026: Back to front, left to right: Manager Elan Ofeck, Riley Kahn, Connor Smith, Chase Lambert, Maison Mussa, Lincoln Drummond, Mikey Phelan, Matt Baez, Coach Will Odige Jr., Tony Odige, Nick Quinn, Nick Jones, Mason Morris, Liam Sager, and Peyton Calonico. Grit Venom photo.
Hillsdale

Venom slides home from Cooperstown

September 13, 2026 John Snyder

WESTWOOD, N.J.—Before they could trade pins at Cooperstown, they worked the sidewalk outside Goldberg’s Famous Bagels. Before the home runs, there were fundraising tables, donated sports equipment, and a subzero […]

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
Emerson

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.
Emerson

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. […]

Pascack Press

Parkside Community Church to host benefit concert supporting new mental health nonprofit

September 8, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J. — Parkside Community Church will present a special benefit concert featuring Christopher Doran performing the music of Josh Groban, with special guest vocalist Nancy Feldman, on Saturday, Sept. […]

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)
Community Voices

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 […]

An examination and testing showed abnormalities in Buddy’s bloodwork and enlargement of his kidneys and liver. He was subsequently diagnosed with leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can affect animals and people. Courtesy.
Community Voices

‘He could barely even wag his tail’ — After pup Buddy’s death, resident raises awareness of leptospirosis

September 6, 2026 John Snyder

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON, N.J.—When Joanna Policastro returned from vacation, she expected to find Buddy, her family’s 2-year-old golden retriever, waiting to greet her. Instead, she learned that her son had taken […]

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

Deer forum gives residents opportunity to weigh local control options

September 5, 2026 Michael Olohan

HILLSDALE, N.J.—The proliferation of white-tailed deer in Hillsdale—and what to do about them—will be the focus of a town hall meeting in early October at Borough Hall. The issue of […]

American Summer, the directorial debut of Westwood native Michael W. Gray, will play at Westwood Cinemas Sept. 2–10. The coming-of-age family comedy was filmed at locations in Westwood, Allendale and Ho-Ho-Kus.
Ho-Ho-Kus

Showtimes, tickets available for Westwood native Michael Gray’s directorial debut, ‘American Summer’

August 30, 2026 Michael Olohan

WESTWOOD, N.J.—”American Summer,” a film produced by former Westwood resident and current Ho-Ho-Kus resident Michael W. Gray, is set to open nationally Sept. 4. It will premiere at Westwood Cinemas […]

Pascack Press

Westwood Cares seeks donations as emergency assistance funds run low

August 28, 2026 Pascack Press

WESTWOOD, N.J. — Westwood Cares is appealing to the community for donations as its funds for helping local residents facing financial emergencies run critically low. The nonprofit assists Westwood residents […]

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