TOP LOCAL News
By CHIP ARMONAITIS
August 8, 2024
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Nearly every sport has a period of time that the media has nicknamed, the Silly Season. In college sports, it has to do with the turnover of coaches, with the small program losing its coaches to a bigger program. In high school football, it is the pre-season rankings and ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Fire Department took possession of two new vehicles on August 1, a new Chief's vehicle and a reserve fire engine, to provide additional equipment for the all-volunteer organization. The 2024 Ford Expedition that will serve as the mobile command ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – A three-sport star for Wood-Ridge High School, Nicole Fleck, Class of 2012, has been named to the 2024 Wood-Ridge High School Hall of Fame Class, to be inducted on September 25 at the Fiesta in Wood-Ridge. Fleck's greatest accomplishments probably occurred on the basketball ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Concentration and focus surged within the walls of the Hasbrouck Heights Public Library this past Friday as residents competed in the library’s first ever puzzle competition. Participants competed in teams of four with at least one adult per group. Each team was given an ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The August meeting of the Wood-Ridge Planning Board has been canceled due to lack of an agenda. The next meeting per the official notice (see below) will be October 1, 2024. Please be advised that the Planning Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 7:00 pm ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Bergen New Bridge Medical Center has scheduled a blood drive for August 12 to combat "the worst blood donation shortage experienced in a decade," according to hospital officials. In January 2024, the American Red Cross declared a national emergency due to the shortage of blood.
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Catching up on some of the local stories that were missed over the past few months. Below are the final results of the June primary according to the Bergen County Clerk. Republican Councilman Robert Bing is seeking his second term. Councilman Joseph Samperi, ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Ponies are back in the park after a brief hiatus! The pony ride concession has reopened thanks to a new four-year agreement with concessionaire Ponies in the Park, LLC, which will assume operation of the Van Saun County Park pony ring and paddock facility. The pony ride concession ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Van Saun County Park’s water splash pad has reopened to the public after several repairs, according to county officials. The splash pad will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Labor Day. County Executive James Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the County Parks ...
GARFIELD, NJ - Catching up on some stories that were missed over the past few months in local sports. The Hasbrouck Heights/Garfield swim team honored one of its biggest classes before the home meet against Fair Lawn High School. Head Coach Laura Mielke recognized each swimmer for their ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Freemasons of Euclid Lodge #136 held their 38th Annual Scholars Awards Ceremony, honoring the top 10 graduating seniors of Hasbrouck Heights High School’s Class of 2024. Celebrated at the event by family, friends, masons and community leaders, the students were ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Five newcomers and one incumbent will run for the three seats on the Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education in November. Newcomers James Dunn, Adrienne Simmons, Vincent A. Risavalto III, Joseph Apruzzese, and Mark R. Padovano are running along with incumbent Lauren ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - Wood-Ridge Superintendent of School Anthony Albro updated residents on the expansion construction project at the Catherine E. Doyle Elementary School during Monday night's special meeting. During his Superintendent's Report, Albro offered an update on the status of the ...
WASHINGTON – The recall of Boar’s Head deli meats has been expanded to approximately 7 million pounds of deli meat and poultry products. The updated recall issued by Boar’s Head Provisions Co in Jarratt, VA, includes additional “ready to eat” meat and poultry products due to possible Listeria ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – It's still vacation time, so if you're looking for a day trip or staycation, DiscoverBergenCounty.com, a tourism website, may have a fun trip for your family that won't break the bank. County Executive Tedesco, the Board of Commissioners, and the Bergen County Division of ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Knights of Columbus, Saint Anthony Council # 11585 out of the Assumption Church in Wood-Ridge, will host a Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The drive will run from 3:00 PM until 7:00PM at Veterans Memorial Park, 240-246 Valley Blvd. Wood-Ridge. Appointments ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The Wood-Ridge Board of Education approved the transfer of Keith Lisa to the position of Business Administrator/Board Secretary at a special meeting Monday night at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. Currently, the principal of Wood-Ridge Intermediate School, Lisa will ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights High School girls soccer team got into the spirit of the Summer Games with an Olympics-themed practice. According to head coach Jennifer Keller, the team has four seniors "so I made four teams, and they each got to pick what country they wanted to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The next generation of Hasbrouck Heights track stars sparkled at the USA Track & Field Junior Olympics Regionals held in Lincoln Park in Jersey City earlier in the month. Leon Kaiser placed first in the high jump, long jump and 80 meter hurdles. Competing in the 11-12 ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - A New Milford man was charged with attempted sexual assault, criminal restraint, criminal sexual contact and simple assault, police said, after an incident in a Riverside Square Mall bathroom. Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of Craig L. Herbert, 30, of ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – A pleasant summer evening. A free concert in the park. That is what Hasbrouck Heights residents were treated to on Thursday, July 25, as the Borough kicked off its Summer Concert in the Park Series. After opening remarks from Hasbrouck Heights Mayor Ron Kistner ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Men’s Association will be holding their annual Bizik-Hughes Memorial Golf Outing on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at the Meadows Golf Club located at 79 Two Bridges Road in Lincoln Park, NJ. The price per person is $150.00 for early registration ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Taking the train and riding the bus is going to cost residents more. This is after NJ Transit’s board of directors approved a new $3 billion operating budget on Wednesday, expected to sharply raise fares for riders. This is reportedly the agency’s biggest-ever operating ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Sweet tooths and coffee enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as GiGi’s Bakery & Cafe has opened its doors on the Boulevard in Hasbrouck Heights. The storefront has been open for about a month, and store co-owners Kimberly Valencia, Brigette Valencia, and Kevin ...
NEW JERSEY -- When the Olympic flame is officially lit on Friday, July 26 in Paris, France for the opening of the summer games, 23 of New Jersey's finest athletes will be among the almost 600 athletes representing Team USA. The more than 10,500 athletes competing in the XXXIII Olympiad hail ...
WASHINGTON – Boar’s Head announced it is recalling several of its deli meats due to possible Listeria contamination. Two deaths, 34 illnesses and 33 hospitalizations across 13 states have been linked to meats sliced at delis, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The Hasbrouck Heights Board of Education approved Vincenzo Barchini as the new Hasbrouck Heights High School principal during Thursday night's meeting. He will replace Linda Simmons who announced her retirement from the district in March 2024. The Board approved Barchini ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – A resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding with Local 108 RWDSU, UFCW, AFL-CIO CLC Hasbrouck Heights DPW Unit, affiliated with the International Brother of Teamsters was approved at the July 16th meeting of the Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and Council. Hasbrouck ...
TRENTON, NJ/WASHINGTON, DC — New Jersey residents will soon be able to utilize IRS Direct File, which will let them submit their federal tax returns for free. Gov. Phil Murphy and U.S. Department of the Treasury Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo announced Wednesday that more than 1.3 million New ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – The Wood-Ridge Council passed its Consent Agenda at the July 17th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council. In the Council Chambers. The Consent Agenda consisted of two parts. Part A approved the appointment of Matthew Roncaioli as a Police Office in the Wood-Ridge Police ...