Bergen County News
By MEAGAN KANE
January 19, 2026
PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus Public Schools is beyond proud of alumni, Jake Thistle, for reaching new heights. Honored as an accomplished singer and songwriter by the District, Thistle's tunes align with those of all ages. Now, while working on new music, he is taking his talents to the big leagues. “As ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - A suspect has been identified and arrested in connection with a rock-throwing incident on the New Jersey Turnpike which seriously injured an 8-year-old girl on a school bus, according to the New Jersey State Police.Earlier today, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, Hernando Garciamorales, a ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Below are the household hazardous waste collection dates for Paramus and what is accepted.Paramus Collection Information:Location: Bergen Community College, 400 Paramus Rd.Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Dates:Sunday, April 19Sunday, June 7Sunday, Oct. 18Mahwah Collection ...
PARAMUS, NJ — In the early hours of New Year's Day, a heavy house fire on Spring Valley Road displaced a family of five, losing everything as a result.The report came in at approximately 1:50 a.m., according to the Paramus Fire Department. Upon arrival, the fire was extending up the exterior ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco thanks County employees and the Board of Commissioners for achieving numerous milestones in 2025.“Take a look back on the year with us,” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco. “As County Executive, I am grateful to all those who helped make ...
PARAMUS, NJ — A 37-year-old woman pushing a stroller at the Garden State Plaza didn't have an infant under the blanket, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said: She was hiding nearly $2,000 worth of stolen clothing.Iman Barnes was stopped by Anti-Crime Detective Matthew McGuire and Officer ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco invites everyone to the Winter Wonderland attraction, open now until Jan. 4, 2026.To celebrate Kwanzaa, the Wonderland will host a Kinara Lighting Ceremony. Located at Van Saun County Park, the celebration takes place on Sunday, Dec. 28 at ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – With an anticipated winter storm headed to Hackensack this evening, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco shared snow-removal and storm-response plans. Confirmed by the county, the National Weather Service has issued an advisory noting 4–8 inches of snow could fall between this ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — The Bergen County Office of Emergency Management has issued a Code Blue Alert, effective Wednesday, December 24 at 7 p.m. until Tuesday, Dec. 30, at 12 p.m. The County is expected to see four to eight inches of snow. According to the National Weather Service: The temperature ...
PARAMUS, NJ — After hearing that two Paramus Police officers recently helped shovel snow for an elderly resident, East Brook Middle Schoolers ensured that their actions did not go unnoticed. A Borough ordinance requires residents to remove snow off of sidewalks within 24 hours after ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — A group of Wood-Ridge High School alumni continue to host an annual football game that gives back to the town's food pantry.The eighth annual Thanksgiving Eve Bowl Tournament was held Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving at Donna Ricker Memorial Field. What started out as a fun ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mr. & Mrs. Claus will be at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland on Christmas Eve!County executives and partners encourage visitors to gather for last-minute photos and requests before their return to the North Pole. The jolly duo will be there all day. Winter Wonderland runs ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti has announced the arrest of a man for possession of a stolen credit card and fraudulent use of a credit card at the Westfield Garden State Plaza.PPD Anti-Crime Unit officers were patrolling the Westfield GSP on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, around 5 ...
HOPELAWN, NJ – The Bergen Tech girls bowling team swept the awards at the 9th Annual Charles A. Simon Challenge held at Majestic Lanes in Hopelawn. The girls captured the team championship, as well as the team high game (236), four-game set (797), finished first in the qualifying round with a total ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland continues its month-long festivities this weekend with a Hanukkah celebration, live music, ice skating and family activities as the seasonal attraction enters its fourth weekend.The event, held at Van Saun County Park, will feature a community menorah ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County has issued a Code Blue Alert that is in effect through 6pm Tuesday Dec. 16, 2025.The National Weather Service reported the following:The temperature will reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower ORA wind chill temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The County of Bergen and the Bergen County Division of Childcare Resources have announced the 2025 annual Holiday Project. Now until Dec. 15, unwrapped gift donations for children aged 0–13 will be accepted.Items can be dropped off at the main entrance of One Bergen County ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners invite residents and visitors back to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland for its third weekend of seasonal celebrations.Northern New Jersey’s premier winter destination continues to offer a festive lineup ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Community is strong in the Borough this holiday season. Bringing warmth to the table of those in need is the Paramus Youth Council with contributions to their Food Drive.“Help us fight hunger one donation at a time,” the council shared on the Borough website. “Your generosity can ...
TETERBORO, NJ – Bergen County Technical High School – Teterboro Campus is among the recipients of the 2025 New Jersey Blue Ribbon Schools Award. The school is one of only 11 New Jersey public and non-public schools – and the only county vocational-technical high school this year – to earn this ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ - Bergen Tech continued its busy opening weekend of the high school bowling season, as the Lady Knights girls team took second place at the Marisa Tufaro Classic at the Majestic Lanes in the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge. The boys team finished fourth.Kaitlyn Zens continued her ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Educators agree: the key in academic engagement lies in small, consistent habits that build confidence, curiosity and discipline. And it all begins at home.“Raising a child to have a love of learning and a desire to succeed is much like walking a tight rope,” said West Brook Middle ...
TETERBORO, NJ - If there was any school that was built for this year’s change in the bowling scoring rules, it was Bergen Tech. Over the past several years, the head coach has not only prepared his teams by improving their individual play, but their depth as well.The Knights were 21-4 a season ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Coming next month is an opportunity for young people and adults to gain crucial knowledge about mental wellbeing.Bergen County will host two sessions of Mental Health First Aid Classes in December. The eight-hour course will leave participants with a better understanding of mental ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Keep the roads safe this Thanksgiving weekend.Plan ahead with these tips from the Bergen County Sheriff's Department:Never drive while impairedEven one drink can affect your reaction time.Choose a sober driver before the festivities begin.Use rideshare apps, taxis or public transit ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Floating through the Lincoln Tunnel and into Manhattan were 32 larger-than-life balloons.Getting them to the 99th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade early this morning were the Bergen County Sheriff's Office and County Police Motorcycle Association.The Office said that 100 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Bergen County has issued a Code Blue Alert for Friday, Nov. 28 at 12 a.m. to Sunday, Nov. 30 at 9 a.m.The National Weather Service reported the following:The temperature will reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower ORA wind chill temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a ...
𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗜𝗧 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧: A parolee who twice served prison time for stalking a Glen Rock woman remained held in Bergen County's jail today following his weekend arrest.Bergen County Prosecutor issued a media-wide release today confirming details reported here following the arrest of Christopher Joel ...
An assault at the Waldwick train station led to the arrest of a local resident, NJ TRANSIT confirmed.Jose Iraheta, 30, attacked the victim with "a possible knife" around 9:15 p.m. yesterday (Sun., Nov. 23rd), according to the transportation agency's public information office.Responders said it may ...
A parolee from Hawthorne who twice served prison time for stalking a Glen Rock woman went right back to it soon after being freed in July, authorities charged. It's difficult to fathom someone being jailed three times in less than three weeks, but Christopher Joel Greig, 43, was. Greig, who has a ...