TOP LOCAL News
By FAITH ARMONAITIS
November 28, 2024
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The inaugural girls soccer Senior Showcase ended in a 2-2 tie, but the coaches, players and fans at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex didn't care. The game was about the girls and their final opportunity to play the high school game they love.“It was a pleasure to be a part of the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - All it took was a conversation to get this community cornerstone in place. And now it's helping the city win awards.A building-sized mural at Main Street and Banta Place did arise from a conversation or two, but it was no accident that it was inspired by an artist, Lynn ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Tickets to Bergen County’s Winter Wonderland presented by Bergen New Medical Center are on sale at www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com, which was announced by Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks Department.Van Saun County Park hosts ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The surgical department at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has just been enhanced by a new partnership with Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Surgery.“Together with Columbia, we will elevate the standard of treatment our patients receive by using innovative ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Joe Cutrona has stepped down as the Wood-Ridge head football coach, according to an announcement posted on the team's Facebook page. Cutrona was named the Blue Devils head football coach in February 2021 and took the Blue Devils to the NJSIAA Group 1 playoffs all four seasons he ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - An overturned car closed a busy portion of Terrace Avenue in Hasbrouck Heights around noon on Tuesday.On Tuesday, November 26, at approximately 12:00 p.m., Hasbrouck Heights Police responded to Terrace Avenue at Michigan Avenue on a report of a motor vehicle crash with a ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Hasbrouck Heights 9U Fall travel baseball team won the NEBAS Fall Title on November 16, after securing a 15-4 win over Emerson. The 9U team finished the season with a record of 7-2, behind a strong performance of pitching and hitting throughout the season.This 9U group took ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Movie star Adam Sandler took a few moments to pose with Hackensack Police on Friday, Nov. 22, near the set of his new movie “Happy Gilmore 2”.Facebook Post: “Hackensack PD had an amazing time providing security for Adam Sandler while he filmed his new movie, Happy Gilmore 2! Our ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex will host the inaugural Senior Showcase of some of the top girl soccer players in the conference on Tuesday, November 26 at 6 p.m.The showcase will feature 44 top senior talent from across the conference. According to Park Ridge coach Dylan Evans, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights High School announced the Honor Roll students for the first marking period of the 2024-25 school year. Starting this year, there are two levels of Honors in high school.First HonorsSeniorsAgapinan AlfonsusAlvarez CeciliaAmendola DanielAndrade SilviaBarsoum ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Check out what's on TAPinto in Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge this week. Tuesday, November 26:The inaugural Senior Showcase, featuring the top senior girls' soccer talent from throughout the conference. Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex, 6 p.m. Article coming ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS -- Hasbrouck Heights Middle School announced the Honor Roll students for the first marking period of the 2024-2025 school year.High Honor Roll 2024-2025 Marking Period 1Eighth GradeAlcaide TiagoBari NatalieBarrera EsterBashir ZaimaBeattie AbigaelBhalotia ShlokCastro AimeeDziura ...
This winter, brighten your mood and surroundings by planting and growing a few amaryllis. Your thoughts may turn to red when considering this plant but now you can find a variety of colors and flower shapes. Select the color that best suits your mood and indoor décor.Fill your home with these ...
PARAMUS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights’ Aidan Morrow and Mackenzie Bua were selected to their respective First Team All Bergen County Cross-Country Teams selected by the Bergen County Coaches Association. “This is Aidan's second year in a row being named 1st Team All-Bergen County in cross-country," ...
EVESHAM, NJ – A second teenage boy has been arrested on Tuesday, November 19 in connection with the October 30 forest fire that sent 53 acres of land up in flames, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Evensham Township Police Department.Similarly to the initial suspect, the boy is ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to visit Drumthwacket during the holidays.“This beautiful property, appropriately known as the People's House, is a historical and cultural treasure that becomes even more remarkable at this time of year,” ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ -- Officials have announced the Holiday Tree Lighting ceremonies in Wood-Ridge over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.Wood-Ridge will hold its Holiday Tree Lighting and Tomorrow's Children's Fund Toy Drive on Friday, November 29. It will be held at Veterans Park at Valley Boulevard ...
CALDWELL, NJ – Over the past five years, Hasbrouck Heights football has become a “pipeline” of talent to the Caldwell University Sprint football team. On November 9, senior Chris Lohrmann participated in his Senior Night, as he participated in his last sprint football game for the Cougars.Lohrmann ...
TRENTON, NJ — With much of New Jersey receiving between three-quarters of an inch and an inch of rain or more in the past 24 hours, The New Jersey Forest Fire Service announced Thursday that fire restrictions statewide have been lifted.The Forest Fire Service lists the fire danger as “low” on its ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -- The Hasbrouck Heights PBA Local 102 will collect toys for the 36th annual P.B.A. Toy Drive during the 2024 holiday season.New unwrapped toys for children can be dropped in collection bins located at Police Headquarters at 248 Hamilton Avenue and Borough Hall (as of Monday, ...
HARRISON, NJ - November 16th was a history-making day for the Wood-Ridge Junior Football program as two of its teams captured Meadowlands Football League Super Bowl titles. It was the first time that two teams won in the same season, with the added bonus of one of the teams going undefeated.“This ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights CFO David Sireci presented the Finance Report for October at the November 12th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. Per Sireci’s report:The current fund balance as of October 31st was $1,312,747. The entire balance was invested and is ...
SECAUCUS, NJ – Thirteen members of the Hasbrouck Heights football team were named to the NJIC All Meadowlands Football team, announced on Monday by the conference. Six players were named to the First Team, five players were named to the Second Team, and two were granted Honorable Mention ...
SECAUCUS, NJ – Thirteen Wood-Ridge players were named to the NJIC All-Patriot League football team, announced Monday by the conference. Five players were named to the First Team, six to the Second Team and two were granted Honorable Mention status.Senior offensive lineman Aidan Kelly and senior ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Members of Hasbrouck Heights Boy Scout Troop 17 fanned out across the borough to collect food donations during the 27th annual Scouting for Food outreach this past Saturday.According to Craig Birth, Scoutmaster of Troop 17, the Scouts collected over 180 bags of nonperishable ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - “I am deeply disappointed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s decision to resume congestion pricing." ~ Bergen County Executive Jim TedesccoThat sums up most of Northern New Jersey thinking on New York City's congestion pricing, which although reduced, is back from the political ...
PARAMUS, NJ – There's no place like Bergen County for the holidays, as the Bergen County Zoo and the annual Winter Wonderland festivities fill Van Saun County Park.“Van Saun County Park is once again transforming into North Jersey’s ultimate holiday destination, offering unforgettable experiences ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - The conference room at Bergen County Academies was packed with people who spilled out into the hallway who came to support Samantha Seneres as she signed her Division 1 commitment letter to bowl for Fairleigh Dickinson University next fall. Those in attendance included her ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council approved the following items as part of the consent agenda at their November 13th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council. 1. MINUTES:Minutes of the October 16, 2024, Meeting.2. RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of the following139-2024 Payment of Bills.140-2024 ...
HOLMDEL, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights senior Aidan Morrow finished 18th in the boys division of the NJSIAA Cross-Country Meet of Champions on Saturday morning.Morrow finished with a time of 16:12, 48 seconds behind Joe Barrett of Christian Brothers Academy. Christian Brothers also captured the team ...