TOP LOCAL News
By MELINDA MYERS
December 8, 2024
Dress up a potted dwarf spruce, Norfolk Island pine, lemon cypress or topiary Rosemary or lavender plant for the holidays and enjoy its beauty all year. Add a bit of garland and a few small ornaments for a festive effect.Norfolk Island pines have long been decked out and displayed for the holidays.
PARAMUS, NJ – County Executive Jim Tedesco, the County Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department invite you to enjoy the second weekend of Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland, presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center. North Jersey’s premier destination for winter family fun is ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Charges have been filed against 33-year-old Ciprian A. Tiber and 43-year-old Ahmed Zarei, both of Romania. The two men have been charged with theft by deception and two counts of conspiracy to commit money laundering. The charges are a result of a long-term, joint investigation ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen Tech bowling used its depth on Friday evening as both the boys and girls team captured titles' in the 13th Annual Tom Irwin Memorial Crusader Classic at Bowler City.The boys used seven bowlers in finishing first ahead of Montville in the team standings. Delbarton was third, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Christmas is in peril! Santa Claus himself has filed a police report in Phillipsburg, reporting his iconic jingling bells missing after a mishap during his holiday rounds. But fear not—help is on the way from a merry band of heroes.It’s so important, they even called in the ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - It's a tale as old as time. This year Hasbrouck Heights Middle School will present “Beauty and the Beast Jr.”The show dates are Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 7 at 3 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the door, $7 for adults, $5 for students. Children ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Wood-Ridge has been part of the annual Bergen County Winter Wonderland event since 2017, sponsored by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco. Kris Amels, who has volunteered for the job since inception, has taken the lead in decorating the borough tree. Every year since, including during ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights opened its 2024-25 bowling season with a tough 5-2 loss to North Arlington in a NJIC Meadowlands match-up at North Arlington lanes on Thursday.The match was tight throughout, as the Vikings captured the total pin count by 28 pins, 2,278 to 2,250. The ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -- While temperatures hovered in the mid 40's with a wind that made it feel colder, residents turned out for the annual Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony held Friday night. The annual event is sponsored by the Hasbrouck Heights Regional Chamber of ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – The Bergen Tech boys and girls bowling teams kicked off their seasons by winning the Big North Liberty Division Opening Tournament on Wednesday, with Theo Zamora capturing first place for the boys high series, and Kayla McManus capturing first place for the girls.Zamora rolled a ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – A new coach, but returning bowlers give Hasbrouck Heights a strong foundation to compete in the 2024-2025 season. Brian Wenzel takes over the program, which had a strong turnout, as they look to improve on last season’s 10-12 season. “Although we are young, we return the ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Returning three of four starters from last year’s 12-10 season, the Wood-Ridge bowling team has a strong core heading into the 2024-25 season. The Blue Devils finished with a 10-9 record in the Meadowlands Division and should challenge for a spot in the top tier of the ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education has made changes to its December meeting schedule, according to Robert Brown, Interim School Business Administrator.The December Committee Meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 16, at 5:30pm, in the HS Media Center. No Action ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Two Hasbrouck Heights football players were named to the All Bergen County Coaches Association football team that was officially announced on Tuesday.Senior defensive lineman Joseph Russo was named to the First Team All Defensive squad. Russo led the Aviators with 17 ...
PARAMUS, NJ - It's Giving Tuesday, the day after Cyber Monday, and if you've already shopped till you dropped, here's a chance to give the gift of compassionate care.“Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is a vital safety net facility dedicated to removing barriers to high-quality, accessible, and ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of 36-year-old Jose M. Sumba Astudillo of Newark, NJ, on charges related to a fatal motor vehicle crash in Hasbrouck Heights over the weekend.On Sunday, December 1, at approximately 2:28 a.m., the Hasbrouck Heights Police ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The county prosecutor's office has launched a public safety video series to show individuals how to avoid becoming a victim of scammers of various types.The series, entitled “Need to Know”, will provide valuable information to improve the safety of the Bergen County community.Brief ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -- Wood-Ridge Senior High School announced the Honor Rolls for the first marking period of the 2024 - 2025 school year.Highest Honors - 12 Acemyan, MaryanaAvila, ZyraCala, AnthonyCastellano, ChristopherCastillo, MariusDavid, ChloeEmpuerto, Klyd Thomas JetGoicoechea, MatthewIzaguirre, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - This past season, Fiona Helly became the all-time leading scorer and finished with the most goals in a season. Helly, a junior, finished the season with 28 goals scored. This brings her total to 66 in her career, which now puts her in first place all time. “Fiona is an absolute ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department are investigating a fatal motor-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 46 West at the junction of Route 17.The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department responded to a single-car, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -- Wood-Ridge Junior High School announced the Honor Roll students for the first marking period of the 2024 - 25 school year.High Honors – 8th Grade Ahmed, MiaBrzeski, JakubCastillo, MarcChern, SerenaCrews, MakaylaD’Agnese, BrielleDiaz, MartinaHatcher, MalcolmKreiser, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – After warmer weather conditions for most of the fall season, it turned cold Friday night as Wood-Ridge residents turned out to the Wood-Ridge Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Veterans Park on Valley Boulevard.After volunteers led the crowd in some Christmas carols, ...
TETERBORO, NJ – The goal for the Bergen Tech boys bowling team is one that every team has at the start of its season, a Group State Championship. Few, however, have the amount of talent that can reasonably expect to compete for that goal. Bergen Tech does.Last year, the Knights fell short of that ...
It’s time to begin tackling that gift list for the holidays. Consider gifting your favorite gardener something practical and attractive to enjoy for months and even years. No matter your budget, you can find the perfect gift to generate a smile immediately and throughout the garden season.Stuff a ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Members of the Hasbrouck Heights Men's Association unloaded Christmas trees from Canada for their annual sale on Friday morning, at the corner of Terrace and Franklin Avenues, continuing the group's 30-plus year tradition.The Christmas tree sale officially began Friday. The ...
TETERBORO, NJ – After winning the Big North Liberty Division Title and the Bergen County Championship in 2023-24, Bergen Tech Girls Bowling has set their collective sights even higher.With a team that returns the same varsity lineup, just a year more experienced and improved, to improve on their ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Prior to Thanksgiving, the Bergen County Office of Food Security, in partnership with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, distributed 90,000 lbs of fresh produce to 40 food pantries across Bergen County to support their holiday food distributions. The participating pantries ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Ron Kistner made two presentations to the Lanzo family for the civic donations to the town at the November 26, meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council.The first presentation was in recognition of the Lanzos donating a 2024 Harley-Davidson ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - For the fifth year in a row, the Hasbrouck Heights Green Team will be collecting used plastic toys to distribute to children in the vicinity. Drop-offs will be taken from December 2 to December 13. There are two drop off locations: (leave donations on the porch)• 314 ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - With many residents having an extended Thanksgiving holiday weekend, TAPinto rounded up five local events to enjoy.Friday, November 29:Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland opens on Friday at 12noon. Van Saun County Park hosts North Jersey’s ultimate holiday experience as it ...