TOP LOCAL News
By FAITH ARMONAITIS
January 23, 2026
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education announced the retirement of four longtime employees during Thursday night's meeting. The BOE accepted the following retirements:William Jones, Custodian, effective August 1, 2026David Rispoli, Teacher, effective July 1, 2026Evelyn ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – William Munoz rolled a 618 as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Wood-Ridge, 7-0, in a NJIC Meadowlands bowling match on Thursday. Hasbrouck Heights is now 13-2 overall, 12-0 in the Meadowlands. Wood-Ridge is 3-10 in both.Mohammed Elnahal led the Aviators to an 818-683 game one ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Bergen Tech girls captured first and the boys second in the New Jersey Technical Athletic Conference championship held in North Brunswick on Thursday. Gloucester Tech was second in the girls and first in the boys divisions. Kaitlyn Zens rolled a 572 to lead the Knights on the ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Becton Regional jumped to an early lead and Hasbrouck Heights never did catch up, losing to the Wildcats, 54-49, in a NJIC Patriot boys basketball game Wednesday in Hasbrouck Heights. The Aviators fall to 4-10 overall, 2-4 in the National Division. Becton is 6-6 overall, ...
NORTH HALEDON, NJ – Addison Fleming scored 16 points to lead Eastern Christian to a 49-44 win over Hasbrouck Heights in a NJIC Meadowlands girls basketball game on Wednesday in North Haledon. Eastern Christian is now 8-3 overall, 5-1 in the Meadowlands. The Lady Aviators fall to 6-8 overall, 4-2 ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Wood-Ridge appointed Jacqueline Goldklang as Director of Recreation at the January 21, 2026, meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council. Mayor Paul Sarlo made the appointment, which was approved by the Council.Additionally, the following individuals were named to the Board of ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – In a match with possession of first place in the Big North Liberty Division on the line, Bergen Tech defeated Passaic Tech 5-2 in a boys bowling match on Wednesday afternoon in Hackensack. Needing a 7-0 victory for outright possession of first place, the two teams are tied for ...
LODI, NJ – Union City, one of the top Group 4 programs in North Jersey, defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 7-0, in an independent bowling match on Tuesday in Lodi. Union City improves to 10-1 overall. Hasbrouck Heights fell to 11-2 with the loss.The bowling alley was decorated with orange and black ...
Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a utility-costs state of emergency in an inauguration speech filled with New Jersey pride on Tuesday, as she moved to take on the affordability crisis in the Garden State and “shake up the status quo.”Standing before state lawmakers in the N.J. Performing Arts Center ...
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
GARFIELD, NJ — Hasbrouck Heights had four wrestlers win the Group E division and four wrestlers finished in the top eight in the George Jockish Bergen County Coaches Association County Tournament meet over the weekend at Garfield Middle School.Mateo Toledo finished in sixth at 126 pounds. Nico ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen Tech girls bowling team returned to the lanes, sweeping Fort Lee, and giving them their only loss of the season, with a 7-0 sweep Monday in a Big North non-division match-up. Fort Lee is now 12-1 on the season with the defeat. Bergen Tech is 9-1.Isabella Brunson’s 242 ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Christian Nario scored 21 points to lead Wood-Ridge to a 53-42 overtime win in a NJIC independent boys' basketball game on Monday at home. The game was tied at 40-40 going into overtime. Wood-Ridge outscored Ridgefield 13-2 in the extra session for the win.Wood-Ridge led 24-16 at ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Wood-Ridge borough officials, the owners and others gathered for the official grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newest restaurant to make its home in the borough.Holger Inamagua, the owner of Millennial’s Table, was joined by members of the Wood-Ridge Council, employees, and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Holy Angels defeated Bergen Tech, 3-1, in the final of the Bergen County Girls bowling tournament on Saturday in Hackensack. It is Holy Angels' second straight county title.Holy Angels qualified first and Bergen Tech second for the playoff round. Holy Angels defeated River Dell ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ — Brian Donohue joined the borough's Class III Officers, which is the special police division of Fair Lawn's force that covers 10 district schools.On January 13, 2026, Deputy Mayor Josh Reinitz swore in Donohue, as a Class 3 Special Police Officer, according to a borough press ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — Hasbrouck Heights Middle School student Kaolisezam Dozie-Obele took first place in the 14th Annual Junior Aviator Spelling Bee on Thursday night at Kiefer Auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Junior Beta Club. His final winning words were “aquacade” and “assuage.”Ryan ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights indoor track team took sixth place in both the boys and girls divisions of the NJSIAA Relay Championships - Group 1 2026 on January 15th at The Bubble in Toms River.The boys 55 Shuttle Hurdle team (Erdit Mani, Brandon Jera, Sal Riccobono and Armani Mora) ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech rebounded from a first game loss to beat Bergen Catholic, 5-2, in a Big North non-divisional boys bowling match on Friday in Hackensack. Bergen Tech is 8-4 with the win. Bergen Catholic falls to 5-6Behind Vincent Nobile’s 228, the Crusaders won game one, 1,018 to 995. ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Brian Groves scored 18 points to lead Hasbrouck Heights to a 50-41 victory in a NJIC non-division game on Friday night in Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights is now 4-8 with the win. Leonia falls to 5-6 with the loss.Hasbrouck Heights outscored Leonia 13-3 in the second ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights defeated Becton, 7-0, in a NJIC Meadowlands bowling match on Thursday in North Arlington. The Aviators improved to 12-1 overall, 11-0 in the Meadowlands with the win. Becton is now 6-5 in the Meadowlands and overall.William Munoz rolled a 674 series to lead ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following three Ordinances on Introduction, and one on final hearing, at the January 13th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Council. The Ordinances on Introduction will have their second hearing at the January 27th meeting. 13.
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech defeated Clifton, 7-0, in a Big North boys bowling match on Thursday in Hackensack. Bergen Tech is now 7-4 overall, 4-1 in the Big North, Clifton is now 1-7 overall, 0-4 in the Big North. Evan Chin led the Knights with a 662 series, highlighted by a 234 game.
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Jack Caprio nailed five three-pointers and Christian Nario scored 24 points to lead Wood-Ridge over Hawthorne Christian, 69-40, in a NJIC non-divisional boys basketball matchup Wednesday in Hawthorne. Wood-Ridge improves to 6-4 overall, while Hawthorne Christian remains winless at ...
LEONIA, NJ – Angelica Do and Dani Daproza each scored 16 points as Leonia defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 48-45, in a NJIC independent girls' basketball game Wednesday in Leonia. Hasbrouck Heights goes to 6-6 on the season with the loss. Leonia is now 6-4. Leonia jumped out to a 15-8 first quarter ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following resolutions as part of the Consent Agenda at the January 13th meeting of the Mayor and Council.Consent Agenda23. Payment of Fees to State – Marriage/Civil Union Licenses24. Payment of Fees to State – Dog Licenses25.
NEW MILFORD, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights moved one win closer to NJIC Meadowlands regular season title with a 54-15 win over New Milford in wrestling action on Tuesday night. Hasbrouck Heights is now 8-2 overall, and 4-0 in the Meadowlands. New Milford falls to 3-9, 1-3 overall.New Milford jumped out ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech defeated Ridgefield Park, 7-0, in a Big North non-league girls bowling match on Wednesday in Hackensack. Bergen Tech is 8-1 with the win. Ridgefield Park is 0-9.Isabella Brunson led the Knights with the series of the day, rolling a 622 (230-190-202.) Hannah Kim just ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mount Laurel resident Isabeau Levito will be taking her local training and focus to Milan, Italy when she competes as part of the U.S. Ice Skating team during the 2026 Winter Olympics next month. Levito earned her spot on the 16-member U.S. Ice Skating Team on Sunday, January 11, ...