TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO PARAMUS
December 25, 2024
PARAMUS, NJ – If you're getting a bit of cabin fever during this cold, snowy December, Bergen County has just what you need: an outdoor wonderland!County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you back to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education honored two outgoing trustees and fall athletes for their outstanding efforts during its December meeting. It is the final meeting of 2024.Superintendent Dr. Jillian Torrento and Board President Lori Cintron were not in attendance as ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen Tech bowling team has been busy heading into the Christmas holidays. Coming off a pair of third place finishes in the Charles Simon Baker Bonanza in Hopelawn, the Knights defeated Union City, 7-0, 6-1 in an independent bowling match on Monday afternoon in Hackensack.The ...
WYCKOFF, NJ – Earlier this week an archeological dig day was hosted at Ridgewood Water’s water treatment facility site on Cedar Hill Avenue in Wyckoff. Before starting the construction of the PFAS treatment facility at the location, Ridgewood Water was required to do a stage one archaeological ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - It's a quiet week with the Christmas/Hanukkah holiday mid-week, but check out what's on TAPinto in Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge this week.Tuesday, December 24:Christmas EveWednesday, December 25:Christmas Day and Hanukkah begins at sunset.Looking for ...
WALLINGTON, NJ – Madeline McCotter had 12 points to lead Wood-Ridge as the Blue Devils defeated Wallington, 39-29 in a NJIC Meadowlands girls basketball game on Saturday in Wallington. Wood-Ridge improved to 1-2 overall, 1-0 in the Meadowlands. It was the first win for new Head Coach Lou ...
SUFFERN, NY – Wood-Ridge/Wallington runners took home three medals at the Paul Schwartz Invitational track meet held on December 20 at Rockland Community College in Suffern. Sprinter Liana Poczos took home a pair of silver medals, finishing second in the Girls Novice 55 Meter dash and Girls Novice ...
WOOD-RIDGE,NJ – The Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council held their last meeting of the year on December 18th, passing two ordinances on second and final reading. Mayor Paul Sarlo also announced that there was no need to hold “Sine Die” meeting (which holds the final year of the meeting over into the next ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The Hackensack Middle School Media Center transformed into a winter wonderland of generosity as local education partner DMR Architects of Hasbrouck Heights delivered holiday joy to nearly 60 students across the district's seven schools through their annual “Holiday Heart” ...
Don’t let winter stop you from bringing a bit of the outdoors inside. Take a break from the holiday rush for a bit of gardening and crafting relief. Grab a pruner and basket then wander through your landscape gathering a few evergreen branches, berry-laden stems, and cones to create a holiday ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Santa Claus will once again visit children early this holiday season at the Wood-Ridge Fire Department on Saturday, December 21, from 11:30 to 1 p.m.Children and families are invited to the firehouse to meet with Santa and share their holiday gift wishes. He will also pose for ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Six Hasbrouck Heights and one Wood-Ridge football player have been named to the All Group 1 Football Team, as selected by nj.com and North Jersey Advance Media. Hasbrouck Heights defensive lineman Joe Russo was the lone First Team selection. Russo had 13 sacks and 17 tackles for ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council voted to approve the following as part of the December 17th consent agenda.Minutes from Work & Regular Session – November 26th, 2024222. Payroll223. Authorizing Fire Department Percentages224. Authorizing Payment to former Firemen for 25 ...
NATIONWIDE — The popular event supply store – Party City – will be closing its doors nationwide, according to an abrupt announcement.All retail storefronts, including Edgewater and two Paramus stores, will be closing on February 1 per a message that was sent to store managers. Party City has been ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Three teachers from Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School were named Exemplary Educators of the Year, an award granted by the New Jersey Department of Education. The trio of educators, Bonnie Campagna, Antonia Hahn, and Jennifer Hynes, were among 160 recipients from throughout the ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland at Van Saun County Park will offer guests another weekend packed with winter holiday fun for the whole family.Starting Friday, December 20th, Winter Wonderland will be open daily through January 1st.* You no longer must wait for the weekend to enjoy ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights continued its hot streak, winning 7-0 over Wallington in a NJIC Meadowlands boys bowling match. The Aviators improved to 4-3 on the season with the win.William Munoz rolled a 496 series to lead the Aviators, who won despite experiencing a down day on the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech’s Samantha Seneres converted a spare in the 10th frame of game one to lift the Lady Knights to a six-pin win in game one of a three-game sweep of Immaculate Heart Academy in Big North bowling on Thursday afternoon.With the win, Bergen Tech improved to 6-0, and has not ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Once again, Hasbrouck Heights indoor track expects to be one of the top boys and girls programs in Northern New Jersey.The girls will be looking to defend the indoor NJIC Conference and NJSIAA State North 1, Group 1 Sectional title, led by a strong core of senior ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Ethan Martinez scored 27 points to lead North Arlington to 82-49 victory over Wood-Ridge in a NJIC non-divisional game Thursday night in Wood-Ridge. Wood-Ridge falls to 0-2 with the loss, while North Arlington improves to 2-0.A big run by North Arlington in the second quarter put ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – It was a birthday like few others. A golden birthday if you wish. (A golden birthday is when age matches the birthdate.)On his 17th birthday, William Munoz rolled the first 300-game in league play in Hasbrouck Heights High School bowling history on Tuesday as the junior led ...
READINGTON, NJ - The New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning has announced it will not be returning to Readington in 2025.According to a release on the festival website, in 2023 they celebrated 40 years of the festival. The event had grown into the largest summertime hot air balloon and music ...
Waldwick 61, Hasbrouck Heights 47HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Andrew Del Rey scored 19 second half points to lead Waldwick to a come-from-behind, 61-47 victory over Hasbrouck Heights in a NJIC non-divisional boys basketball game that was the season opener for both teams on Tuesday. Waldwick trailed, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Due to the expected overnight rain and the resulting field conditions, the Recreation Department's Winter Wonderland event scheduled for Thursday, December 19th, has been canceled. The borough looks forward to hosting this event in 2025.The Borough will continue to collect ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Nico Altamura rolled a 618 series as Wood-Ridge defeated Weehawken, 7-0, in a NJIC Meadowlands Division match on Tuesday. Altamura rolled a match high 213 in game three, surpassing his first game 212 by a pin,Jadyn Arnone chipped in with a 552 series, which included 192 and ...
HACKENSACK,NJ – Bergen Tech swept Passaic, 7-0, 7-0 in a Big North Liberty Division bowling match on Tuesday in Hackensack.Kaitlyn Zens rolled a 614 series, including a match high 234 in the opening game to lead Bergen Tech. Samantha Seneres chipped in with a 555 series, while Kayla McManus rolled ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – It is going to be a learning season for Wood-Ridge High School girls' basketball team, as it introduces a new coach, Lou Castellanos, with a young and inexperienced team.The Lady Blue Devils are coming off a 12-14 season in 2023-24, and will be led by their lone upperclassman, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Residents are invited to attend the Winter Wonderland hosted by the Hasbrouck Heights Rec Department at Woodland Park. The event is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It was canceled earlier in the month due to inclement weather.Residents can pose ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ - Dylan Matawa and Nico Altamura led Wood-Ridge to a 7-0 victory over St. Mary in a NJIC Meadowlands bowling match on Monday afternoon in North Arlington.Matawa rolled the high game for the match (201) in the first match to lead Wood-Ridge to 646-530 victory. Nico Altamure ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – The New Orleans Saints' 14-11 victory over the Giants was only part of the story happening at MetLife Stadium during Week 14. New Orleans Interim Head Coach Darren Rizzi, a native of Hillsdale, and a Bergen Catholic alum, was joined on the field pre-game by friends, family and ...