TOP LOCAL News
By FAITH ARMONAITIS
December 16, 2024
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Check out what's on TAPinto in Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge this week.Tuesday, December 17:Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council meeting, 7 p.m., Council ChambersWednesday, December 18:Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council meeting, 7 p.m., Council ChambersHasbrouck ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The 2023-24 season for Wood-Ridge Boys basketball was one of the tougher seasons for the Blue Devils in recent memory, finishing 8-17, 2-6 in the NJIC Meadowlands. But it was not all bad for the Blue Devils, as they finished relatively strong, winning six of their last 10 games. ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Little League girls softball program will move to the Hasbrouck Heights Recreation Department starting in 2025, it was announced at the November 26th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council.The Borough and Hasbrouck Heights Little League ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Veteran girls' basketball coach Cherryl Bott-Melfa takes over the reins of the Hasbrouck Heights High School girls' basketball program, and inherits a team that went 17-8 a season ago, including a win in the North 1 Group 1 NJSIAA playoffs in 2023-24.“Being the first-year ...
LINDEN, NJ – The Bergen Tech Girls bowling team captured first place at the Westfield Blue Devils Tournament at the Jersey Lanes in Linden on Saturday. Senior Samantha Seneres led the way, rolling the high series (214-246-195), and also the second-highest individual series. Kaitlyn Zens rolled a ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - The county prosecutor announced the arrest of a 14-year-old from Bergen County who is accused of making a threat on social media to “shoot up” Bergen Community College on December 16.Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella arrested the juvenile on the charges of false public alarm ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation to protect the ability to access books and learning materials at schools and public libraries was signed into law on Monday by Governor Phil Murphy. The new law – The Freedom to Read Act – prevents arbitrary book banning and protects the rights of students, parents, and ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights Brownie Troop 9841 questioned Hasbrouck Mayor Ron Kistner and Council at the November 26th meeting held in Council Chambers in Borough Hall. The troop was working to earn a Girl Scout merit badge.Each member of the troop, Mia Madeira, Nia Athanasatos, Ella ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights varsity wrestling team kicks off its season on Saturday morning at the Garfield Holiday Tournament at Garfield High School. “Our team is hungry to repeat a league title, and return to the NJIC Final and fourth consecutive state sectional final,” stated ...
HACKENSACK,NJ – Bergen Tech swept Passaic Tech on Friday in a Big North bowling match in Hackensack.“It was a tough fought match tonight versus rival Passaic County Tech who really brought their all,” stated Bergen Tech coach Hank Kuipers. The boys defeated PCTI by a 5-2 score, dropping the first ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Ron Kistner has issued a statement in light of the recent drone sightings across New Jersey and in the area.I understand that the recent reports of drones have been concerning for everyone. On a local level, I have been in constant communication with ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Board of Education honored the November 2024 Students of the Month at its meeting on Monday night in the high school auditorium.Each school administrator announced the student honorees from their building and posed for photos with the students for their ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights looks to the 2024-25 boys' season looking to improve off of last year’s 9-16 year. They return a mix of returning players and newcomers looking to break into the lineup, according to head coach Mike Cebula. The leading returning player is senior guard ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ — The vibrant streets of Asbury Park have been buzzing with excitement as Hollywood descends upon the iconic Stone Pony to film the highly anticipated movie “Deliver Me from Nowhere.” The film, which delves into the making of Bruce Springsteen’s groundbreaking album “Nebraska,” ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Ring in the holiday season this weekend at Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, and County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department.Come out Saturday, December 14, at 6 PM for the highly ...
GARFIELD, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights/Garfield swim teams evened their records at 1-1, defeating Weehawken on Tuesday afternoon. The boys' team defeated Weehawken 88-43, as Christopher and Daniel Sickels recorded two solo and two relay wins. The two were teammates in the 200 Medley Relay and 400 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech swept North Arlington, 7-0, in an independent girls' bowling match on Wednesday in Hackensack. Senior captain Samantha Seneres led Bergen Tech, rolling a 193-234-193 to lead the Knights. Bergen Tech showcased its depth as it used seven bowlers over the three games, with ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Friends of the Library will sponsor a four-day Holiday Book and Jewelry Sale this week. There will be great finds for the whole family and pick up last-minute items to fill loved ones' stockings. The dates and times are as follows:Wednesday, December ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Rutherford scored a 5-2 victory over Hasbrouck Heights in a NJIC Meadowlands bowling match in North Arlington on Tuesday afternoon. The Aviators captured the second match behind William Munoz's 242 en route to a 705-674 victory. Matthew Haines supported Munoz with his high ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Santa Claus will be welcomed to Hasbrouck Heights on Sunday, December 22, as he tours the town being escorted by the Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department. He will make stops around town at various scheduled locations. This year there are new Santa stops.Borough Hall: 3:30 to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech boys and girls bowling teams opened their regular season with convincing 7-0 wins over Clifton in Big North Liberty Division Bowling on Tuesday afternoon in Hackensack.Kayla McManus had the high series of the day, rolling a 664, which was highlighted by a 277 game three ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Northern New Jersey from noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday, December 11.Expect south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected during the day. Gusty winds are expected to blow around unsecured objects, including holiday ...
NEW JERSEY - “We must ensure New Jersey does not become the Wild West for drone activity.” ~ U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)Gottheimer said he is taking new action to prevent misuses of drones, including support for local law enforcement, information for the public, and making sure ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights defeated Secaucus,7-0,in a NJIC Meadowlands Division match-up on Monday afternoon in North Arlington.Willam Munoz led the Aviators with a 591 series, while Samuel Montanez finished with a 575 series, including a team high 214 game in game three of the ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Mayor’s Committee on Community Celebrations will hold its annual Holiday Residential and Commercial Decorating Contest again this year. The preliminary round of judging will be held on Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th. The final round ...
BERGEN COUNTY — Police across the state are starting a month-long crackdown on drunk driving, many of those efforts fueled by grants from the NJ Department of Highway Traffic Safety.The state’s 2024 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign has divided $732,400 among 130 law enforcement agencies to ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Check out what's on TAPinto in Hasbrouck Heights, Teterboro, and Wood-Ridge this week.Monday, December 9:Wood-Ridge Board of Education meeting, 7 p.m., Wood-Ridge High School Auditorium.Tuesday, December 10:Teterboro Mayor and Council meeting, 5:30 p.m., ...
NEW JERSEY – Congressman and Senator-elect Andy Kim has been named by Governor Phil Murphy to fill the U.S. Senate seat immediately as a result of the resignation of Senator George Helmy and the certification of Kim's November win of a full term.“Today, I am appointing Senator-elect Andy Kim to ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Mayor swore in the newest member of the Wood-Ridge Police at Wednesday’s meeting of the Mayor and Council.In a presentation at the beginning of the meeting, Mayor Paul Sarlo swore in Stephen Drotos as a police officer with the Wood-Ridge Police Department. He was ...
MAHWAH, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights 6th grade girls travel basketball team won the Gravy Games 6th grade tournament Championship. The tournament was held by Open Gyms LLC and played in the Mahwah location over Thanksgiving weekend.This was the fourth annual Gravy Games, which sees top teams from ...