TOP LOCAL News
By CHIP ARMONAITIS
September 1, 2024
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – It will be year two for the Wood-Ridge/Wallington co-op in girls soccer, and head coach Jerry Cala is enthusiastic about his team after what he termed a “great summer” of work. The team was 9-8-1, with an appearance in the North 2, Group 2 playoffs in 2023, and they look to ...
PARAMUS, NJ - "My Voice is Missing!" That's how Ashvy Shah felt as a six-year-old attending Paramus schools, but now as a senior this fall with a stunning weighted grade point average of 4.34, Ashvy is touting her recently self-published children's illustrated book that talks about her journey ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Two New Jersey men were arrested on multiple charges including burglary, theft, and weapons charges in a three-county burglary spree. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of Kali J. Carter, 49, of East Orange, NJ, and Demetrius D. Hale, 49, of ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Wood-Ridge boys soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 9-0 shut-out win over Passaic Charter on Friday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. "We are pleased with the result today, and it was a byproduct of the preseason we have had thus far," said head coach Alberico ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Michael Trudell, Wood-Ridge Class of 1985, will be inducted into the Wood-Ridge Hall of Fame on September 25th at a ceremony at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. Trudell was a standout basketball player for the Blue Devils. Trudell was a prolific scorer for the Blue Devils in the ...
WAYNE, NJ — Democrats from the 9th Congressional District officially selected state Sen. Nellie Pou to replace late US Rep. William “Bill” Pascrell Jr. on the November ballot. Most of the 464 Democratic committee members from Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties made their choice for Pou by a ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Wood-Ridge kicked off the new season with a 24-10 victory over Spotswood in an independent high school football game on Thursday night at Donna Ricker Field. After a low-scoring first half, Wood-Ridge scored three touchdowns in the second half to pull away with the ...
BROOKLYN, NY - The Hasbrouck Heights Girls Travel Basketball program took a road trip to the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn, NY, to watch WNBA rivals New York Liberty take on the Connecticut Sun on Saturday, August 24. The Liberty is the top ranked team in the WNBA standings and the Connecticut ...
Port Authority Will Suspend Non-Emergency Repair Work at Nearly All Crossings Friday to Tuesday to Accommodate Higher Traffic Volume; PATH to Operate Modified Saturday Schedule on Monday, Sept. 2 NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that more than ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – With just four returning starters, Wood-Ridge head boys soccer coach Alberico De Pierro has had a competitive pre-season camp as players battle for playing time. Friday, when the Blue Devils open against Passaic Charter at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex, some of those questions ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed the following resolutions at the August 20th meeting of the Mayor and Council as part of their consent agenda. 145. Payroll 146 Authorizing Raffle License for HH Junior Football 8/23/24 HH Junior ...
PATERSON, NJ - The streets surrounding St. John the Baptist Cathedral were filled with mourners as thousands attended the funeral of Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. on Wednesday. The cathedral was packed with family, friends, and a range of local, state, and federal officials, including Governor Phil ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Area residents will be able to honor the memories of those lost at 9/11 services in Hasbrouck Heights and Wood-Ridge. The Borough of Wood-Ridge will hold a 23-year anniversary Memorial Service and Candlelight Vigil to honor the heroes and victims of September 11, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Michael Sabato, Class of 1996, will be inducted into the Wood-Ridge Hall of Fame on September 25 at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. Sabato was a multi-sport athlete, as a member of the track and football teams. A speedy wide receiver and defensive back on the football team, Sabato ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for Bergen County and surrounding area from Wednesday, August 28, from 11am to 8pm. The hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illness to occur, especially in vulnerable populations and the elderly. On ...
TETERBORO, NJ - Nine-year-old Jacob Joana could barely contain his excitement as he clutched a small cardboard crate with soft meows coming from inside. "I wanted to have a best friend in the house, so this is going to be my best friend now," Jacob said of his new kitten, Oreo, as he walked to ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The upcoming season brings change to the Wood-Ridge football program, which kicks off its season on Thursday against South Jersey Group 2 powerhouse Spotswood at Donna Ricker Field. The Blue Devils finished 6-4 in 2023, losing in the opening round of the NJSIAA playoffs at ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Walmart has recalled nearly 10,000 cases of apple juice sold in stores across 25 states — including New Jersey — due to elevated levels of inorganic arsenic. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall affects 9,535 cases of Great Value brand apple ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approved the appointment of Ashley Calligy as the new Supervisor of Guidance and Testing at Thursday night's meeting. She will replace Vincenzo Barchini who was named the new Hasbrouck Heights High School principal during the July ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Paul Rosiak, Class of 2003, will be inducted into the Wood-Ridge Hall of Fame on September 25 at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. Roziak, a multi-sport standout, is one of 12 athletes being inducted into the Hall of Fame that evening. Primarily known for his accomplishments in Track ...
NEW JERSEY — Democrats started to swiftly line up to replace U.S. Rep. William “Bill” Pascrell Jr. within 48 hours of his death on Wednesday, Aug. 21 – not out of callousness, but necessity to comply with state law. Pascrell’s untimely death gave Democrats only eight days to nominate a 9th ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Board of Education approved an Interim Principal for Wood-Ridge Intermediate School during its Monday night meeting. Rosemary Giacomelli was approved as full-time Interim Building Principal. Her appointment runs from August 26, 2024, through June 30, 2025. She ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council passed six ordinances on introduction and one on second and final reading at the August 20 Meeting of the Mayor and Council at Borough Hall. The Council passed, with no public comment being offered, an ordinance to amend and supplement ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council approved the hiring of three Special Law Enforcement Officers at their August 21st meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in Council Chambers at the Wood-Ridge Municipal Building. The meeting began with a moment of silence recognizing the passing of US ...
PARAMUS, NJ - In one of its prettiest settings, the county is hosting its annual Senior Festival at Van Saun County Park on Thursday, September 12. Raindate: Tuesday, September 17 If you're 60 years or older, join area residents for a fun-filled day which includes lunch, music and ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Councilman Robert Bing addressed flooding issues that plague Hasbrouck Heights every time that the area is hit with heavy rainfall. He laid a significant amount of the blame at the feet of State Senator Joseph Lagana (D-38) and Assemblyman Chris Tully (D-38) and ...
LODI, NJ - The first person in line for the Thursday morning Amazon Fresh grand opening arrived at 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. One Lodi resident and her son had set up camp chairs outside the newest Amazon store the previous night. She said it was a bit cold, but had a heavy coat and multiple ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Council hired four Civilian Police Dispatchers at the August 20th meeting of the Mayor and Council held in Council Chambers at Borough Hall. The department hired the following individuals. All hirings were effective August 20. Robert ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ - Local elected officials have reacted to the passing of longtime New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. The longtime public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. He represented the 9th District in NJ, ...
BRIGANTINE, NJ - At a recent field hearing in Brigantine, Congressmen Jeff Van Drew (D-2) and Chris Smith (D4) led a discussion on the implications of the proposed offshore wind programs. They were joined by PA Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and a panel of experts to provide their viewpoints to ...