TOP LOCAL News
By FAITH ARMONAITIS
December 28, 2025
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Members of the Hasbrouck Heights Scouts spread some holiday cheer when they assembled Jared Boxes and the gift of play for young patients.Seven Boy Scouts and 15 Cub Scouts participated in the program. The two groups worked together and secured 21 boxes, amassing 21 service ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Christian Nario scored 27 points and Jacob Metcalfe 24 as Wood-Ridge defeated Becton, 71-59, in the Herb Cohen Boys Holiday Basketball Tournament in Wood-Ridge on Saturday. The Blue Devils improved to 2-2 on the season. Becton falls to 1-3.Wood-Ridge jumped out to a 15-8 first ...
OLD TAPPAN, NJ – Alexa Caunedo scored 25 points to lead Old Tappan past Hasbrouck Heights, 63-34, in the opening round of the Joe Poli Classic Girls Basketball Tournament on Friday afternoon in Old Tappan. The Golden Knights led 13-6 at the end of one quarter, and 33-14 at the half. Gina ...
PARAMUS, NJ – With an anticipated winter storm headed to Paramus 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 to 8 inches of snow could fall between Thursday ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — All Hasbrouck Heights residents who have licensed dogs will receive the renewal applications for 2026 in the mail from the borough's Health Department. The deadline for registration is January 31, 2026. Registration can be done by mail or in-person. Any dog owner who does ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – A Winter Storm Warning has been issued from Thursday, December 25 until Saturday, December 27 at 1 p.m. by the National Weather Service. What to know:Heavy snow is expected.Approx. 4–8 inchesTravel could be very difficult.The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Residents generously donated to Hasbrouck Heights PBA Local 102's 37th annual Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Toy Drive this year.The month-long toy drive resulted in the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department donating over 300 toys to the effort, which is coordinated ...
SECAUCUS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights defeated Secaucus, 60-22, in a NJIC Meadowlands boys wrestling match Tuesday evening in Secaucus. The Aviators improved to 2-0 on the season, and 2-0 in the Meadowlands, with the win. Secaucus falls to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in the Meadowlands.The Aviators opened the ...
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 ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council honored the Hasbrouck Heights Junior Football Pee-Wee Division cheerleaders and football team at their December 16th meeting in Council Chambers at Borough Hall. The Pee Wees were the 205 Meadowlands Football champions, defeating ...
NEW YORK, NY - Hasbrouck Heights' Michael Napolitano started hot out of the blocks, winning the boys 55- and 200-meter dash at the Spiked Shoe Holiday Festival at the 168th Street Armory on December 22nd. Evellete Broncano took second place in the girls’ varsity shot put, while the boys' 4 x ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Come see Mr. and Mrs. Claus before they head home! Bergen County's Winter Wonderland will operate during special hours on Christmas Eve.Ticketholders can visit the attraction between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of County ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Van Saun County Park in Paramus welcomed visitors to celebrate Hanukkah at Bergen County's Winter Wonderland over the weekend."The County of Bergen is proud to stand with our Jewish community and neighbors during this holiday season," said County Executive Jim Tedesco, "and we hope ...
NEW JERSEY – With the Powerball jackpot soaring to record-setting levels, it may be tempting to buy lottery tickets of any kind for everyone on your holiday gift lift. The New Jersey Lottery, however, is reminding shoppers to skip the kids when buying lottery tickets. The Lottery noted that ...
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 Turkey Bowl Tournament was held Wednesday afternoon before Thanksgiving at Donna Ricker Memorial Field. What started out as a fun pickup ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Mr. and 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 through ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Christian Nario had 23 points as Wood-Ridge defeated Wallington, 55-49, in a NJIC National boys basketball game Monday evening in Wood-Ridge. The Blue Devils are now 1-2 overall, and 1-0 in National division play. Wallington falls to 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the National.The Blue ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights rallied from a 38-36 deficit after three quarters to defeat Eastern Christian, 56-49, in a NJIC Meadowlands girls basketball game in Hasbrouck Heights on Monday afternoon. The Lady Aviators are now 2-1, 1-0 in the Meadowlands, on the season, while Eastern ...
LODI, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights swept Bogota, 7-0, in a NJIC non-divisional bowling matchup Monday afternoon at Lodi Lanes. The Aviators improved to 6-0 overall with the win; Bogota is now 2-3.William Munoz continued his hot start for the Aviators, rolling a 713 series, highlighted by a 278 in the ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Santa Claus made a brief stopover at the Wood-Ridge Fire Department on Saturday, checking in on all the borough's girls and boys before his return on Christmas Eve.He met with 50-plus families, listening to their gift requests, visiting with them and their parents, and posing for ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Wood-Ridge junior Michael Prato and Hasbrouck Heights sophomore Michael Colaneri were named to the All Group 1 First Team that was announced last week. Hasbrouck Heights had four players named to the Second Team in Michael Napolitano, Cooper Hines, Brady Shine, and Noel ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — Towaco resident and World War II veteran Gerry Gemian, 103, was recognized as the “Veteran of the Game” by the New York Jets at their football game on Sunday, Dec. 7. The honor, held on the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, highlighted Gemian’s incredible service ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — The Bergen County Prosecutor announced the arrests of four Wood-Ridge residents on various drug and weapons offenses on Saturday afternoon.Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of 31-year-old Tyrone S. Frost; 28-year-old Jachai Rice; 38-year-old Meghan ...
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 ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Christian Nario scored 32 points but it was not enough, as Wood-Ridge fell to Elmwood Park, 72-69, in a NJIC Independent game on Friday evening in Wood-Ridge.The Blue Devils, who lost by two to Saddle Brook, are now 0-2, with two close defeats in their ledger.Elmwood Park jumped ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — The Wood-Ridge Police Department swore in three new officers at the December 17th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council. The officers were hired during the summer and sent to the Bergen County Police Academy, and are being sworn in as a result of their graduation on December ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Ashley Shine scored 18 points and Gina Minichello 14 as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Becton, 47-27, in a NJIC non-divisional girls basketball game on Friday at Hasbrouck Heights. The Lady Aviators improved to 1-1 on the season with the win, Becton falls to 1-2 ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — The Wood-Ridge Council passed the following items as part of the Consent Agenda at the December 17th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council. It was the final, scheduled meeting of the year. The next meeting will be the 2026 Reorganization on January 3rd at 4 pm.1.
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights' William Munoz rolled a 642 series as the Aviators rolled over Harrison, 7-0, in a NJIC Meadowlands Division match. The Aviators are now 5-0 on the season with the win, and 5-0 in the Meadowlands Division.Cyril DeGuzman rolled a 596 series for the Aviators, ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech split with Old Tappan in Big North, non-league action on Thursday afternoon. The Knights girls team won, 7-0, while Old Tappan beat Bergen Tech, 7-0, in boys' action.Kaitlyn Zens continued her hot start to the season, rolling a 673 series, highlighted by a 243 in game ...