FAIR LAWN, NJ - A now viral video has drawn the attention of social media stars, according to a Fair Lawn High School graduate from the class of 2019.

Bernard Moerdler, 19, is a Fair Lawn High School 2019 graduate, said he and his classmates are very disturbed about the widely reported incident on September 8 in which a "13-year-old autistic boy was being bullied by multiple high ...

FAIR LAWN, NJ - The borough is adding a second weekly garbage collection from September 21 through October 17. 

The Borough Council voted unanimously to provide the twice per week service, especially noting students remain at home with distancing learning extended until October 19. With many people still working from home and children at home, the council reasoned, there is the ...

TRENTON, NJ – As end-of-summer parties give way to welcome-back-to-college keggers, the cases of COVID-19 among New Jersey’s youngest populations are on the rise.

Residents in the 19-24 age range now represent the highest percent positivity rate in the state, according to State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli.

About 6% of those ages 19 to 24 are COVID-19-positive and those ...

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Four years ago, Fair Lawn’s Sean O’Malley was filled with just as much enthusiasm to kick-start his high school career as any 14-year-old. A lover of sports, he served on the volleyball team in the fall of 2016 before making varsity ice hockey in the winter. But as he glided off the ice at the conclusion of a successful season, a trip to the doctor in the ...

The census has always been important when it comes to the allocation of resources, funding, infrastructure, and more. But filling out the census this year may be more important than ever, because, you guessed it, Covid-19. “Results from the 2020 Census underway now will help federal, state, local and tribal officials plan funding for health care services for the next decade,” ...

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - As New Jersey drifts into flu season, many residents will once again decide whether to get their flu shots; where to get them; and if a flu shot has any preventative impact on COVID-19. The differences between the two viruses affect not only the mortality rate and symptom development, but also prevention and cure.

According to the World Health Organization WHO, the ...

Long-term slowdown in land development could be derailed by exodus to suburbs

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New data confirms that New Jersey has recently been using a lot less land for new development than it did 20 ...

UNION, NJ – Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., headquartered in Union, has announced a major organizational realignment, including a workforce reduction of approximately 2,800 employees, estimated to save $150 million.

In a statement from the corporation, the company said the workforce reduction will impact employees “across its corporate headquarters and retail banner stores, effective ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ - Simple, quick and thoughtfully approached, the 9-11 commemoration in the borough matched the manner in which the monument itself was built.

Approximately 100 people gathered at the Veteran Park 9-11 Monument on Main Street on Friday to commemorate the 19th anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed approximately 3,000 people. All 11 individuals from Glen Rock died at ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ - "We have to do something."

Those were the words from Brad Jordon who called a friend on September 12, 2001.

"He wanted to do something to help," Jon Cole, the recipient of that call, said.

Jordon, who passed away suddenly earlier this year, is the brainchild of G.R.A.C.E., the Glen Rock Assistance Council & Endowment, the organization founded to ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - So, you think being able to Google the answers on your smartphone will be your ticket to good grades as the school year kicks off?

Think again, says Rutgers researchers.

The ease of finding information on the internet is hurting students’ long-term retention and resulting in lower grades on exams, according to a Rutgers University–New Brunswick study.

The ...

GLEN ROCK, NJ - Tomas J. Collado, a Glen Rock High School student, was announced as a Merit Scholarship® award Semifinalist.

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), out of Evanston, Illinois, announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to ...

TRENTON, NJ – More than half the public school districts and private schools that are working with the state on drafting their reopening plans will start the school year with a hybrid model of in-person and remote learning, officials said Wednesday.

Gov. Phil Murphy said 434 school districts will be using the hybrid model, 242 will start with all-remote instruction, 68 will utilize ...

TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

NEW JERSEY - West Virginia has been added and Ohio and Maryland have been re-added to New Jersey's travel advisory list, announced Governor Murphy.  Governor Murphy announced the added and re-added states during the Tuesday September 8 press conference.

Travelers who are coming from the following states and territories are being asked to self quarantine for 14 days: AL, AK, AR, ...

HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the Bergen County Zoo, located in Van Saun County Park, has officially reopened to the general public just in time for Labor Day.

The Zoo will reopen with several newly installed upgrades to enforce social distancing and encourage proper hygiene including hand sanitizing dispensers, viewing barriers, and signage ...

TRENTON, NJ -- NJ Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli today, during the governor's COVID-19 press briefing, warned of a possible “twin-demic” this year during flu season and urged New Jerseyans to get their flu shots.  

“As we enter the fall season, we are also moving into the flu season. This year we are preparing for the possibility of a twin-demic,” ...

NEW JERSEY - West Virginia has been added and Ohio and Maryland have been re-added to New Jersey's travel advisory list, announced Governor Murphy.  Governor Murphy announced the added and re-added states during the Tuesday September 8 press conference.

Travelers who are coming from the following states and territories are being asked to self quarantine for 14 days: AL, AK, AR, ...

NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey school districts, this week will mark the first day of class. 

While all have prepared — opting for in-person, remote or a hybrid of the two — new coronavirus cases are to be expected, state officials said Tuesday. 

“We have all the public health protocols and procedures in place to safeguard our children, our educators, ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - Fair Lawn will have one of the 18 election ballot drop boxes as part of the governor's executive order mandating each county install the secure boxes for the November 3 election.

Bergen County Board of Elections announced the location of those boxes today, each to be located outside the building.

Bergenfield ...

NEW JERSEY — Less than two months from Election Day, Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday said a new website will allow New Jersey residents to register to vote and track their mail-in ballot all while on the go or from the comfort of their home.

“This online form is safe and secure, and can be accessed anywhere – whether from a library computer or your smartphone,” Gov. Phil ...

As each New Jersey summer comes to a close, one sure thing that takes away the sting from saying goodbye to hot, sunshine-filled days is attending a San Gennaro Festival. This celebration, lasting 11 days in Manhattan and with smaller-scaled celebrations in our state, is a food-fest of Italian flavor. Peppers and sausage and zeppolis reign supreme with their tempting aromas in the ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – NJSIAA (New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association), the governing body for high school sports in New Jersey, has announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the NFL. The organization will host a two-day, virtual diversity, bias, and cultural competence workshop for football game officials. The two-day session’s goal is to increase awareness ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -  “Go outside and play!” is the message that is coming from the NJSIAA, as it released its latest set of guidelines for the Return-to-Sports for the Fall of 2020.  Fall sports, with the exception of gymnastics and girls volleyball, will continue according to the current schedule, beginning practice on September 14, with depending on sport, competition ...

FAIR LAWN, NJ - Fair Lawn Police swore in a new police officer and police chaplain during a ceremony held in the Borough of Fair Lawn Council Chambers today. 

Police Officer Gilot Castor, 29, had served with the Paterson Police since 2015. He is a 2011 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson and is currently studying at Passaic County Community College. He will be ...

FAIR LAWN, NJ - Police closed Route 208 North at Maple Avenue after discovering concrete falling from the overpass before 2 p.m. today. 

The closure caused a massive backup on Route 208 especially through rush hour. New Jersey Department of Transportation was on the scene assessing the overpass. 

Northbound traffic was being diverted onto Maple Avenue through the ...