Hawthorne Top Stories
By REBECCA GREENE
October 16, 2025
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Local Daughter of the American Revolution member, Melissa Mogen, and several other members cleaned headstones at the First Reformed Church in Wyckoff as part of a Day of Service.On October 11, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) honored their founding ...
HALEDON, NJ – Quick-acting individuals pulled an alleged intoxicated man from his car after a crash, which caused the car to burst into flames.Two of the helpful individuals are unidentified good Samaritans, which police would like help identifying."We would like the public’s help to identify two ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Oh, dear, the spooky ghosts are flying on 3rd Avenue in this nor'easter wind.According to the National Weather Service, expect wind gusts of up to 31 mph. Looks like rain will fade away on Tuesday and the sun will reappear on Wednesday.Columbus Day: Rain, mainly before 5pm. High ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Football is different from every other sport in New Jersey in how it chooses its post-season teams. Every other sport uses power points and is done with it. Only football uses the United Power Rating (an averaging of opponent strength rating and power points) and northing ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Nor'easter update: How you doing? Let us know, meanwhile, here's a reminder of the State of Emergency.According to the National Weather Service (NWS), there is a coastal Flood Watch through 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.The nor'easter will continue to be a thorn in our collective ...
October 10, 2025 - On behalf of the Hawthorne Stigma Free team, today we honor World Mental Health Day. We encourage you to find time to unplug for 2 hours today and do something that refreshes you. Take a walk, hang out with your pet, get tea with a friend, enjoy quality time with your family, or ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The governor's office has issued a State of Emergency as of Saturday, Oct. 11 at 10 p.m. due to the impending nor'easter forecast to hit the state and northern New Jersey on Sunday into Monday.Two to five inches of rain is expected in the area with wind gusts between 35–45 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Mother Nature has been kind enough this fall, and now it's time to rile things up a bit.A nor'easter is expected to hit New Jersey on Sunday, Oct. 12 into Monday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Winds could approach 60 mph. “Please secure your garbage and recycling ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Patriots Club is hosting a candlelight vigil honoring Charlie Kirk on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 on the lawn at Paramus Borough Hall, 7 p.m.Charlie Kirk was gunned down by an assassin on September 10, 2025, at one of his "Prove me Wrong" debates at Utah Valley University. The debates ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Some tense moments ended after Wyckoff Police helped convince a suicidal man to go to the hospital, Glen Rock Police Chief Dean Ackermann said.He was taken to Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, the chief said. The peaceful surrender followed hours of uncertainty and ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Valley Health System is excited to announce the opening of The Knispel Center for Comprehensive Cardiomyopathy Care, a critical resource that brings together cardiac specialists to meet the healthcare needs of patients diagnosed with cardiomyopathy or congestive heart ...
WAYNE, NJ — The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued an urgent warning to all licensed professionals about a new scam targeting applicants and licensees with fraudulent emails that attempt to install malicious software.According to the Division, scammers are sending emails instructing ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — New Jersey’s candidates for governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, accused one another of deceitfulness during their second and final debate Wednesday. Throughout the hourlong back-and-forth, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, the candidates ...
PATERSON, NJ - A dozen Paterson Public Schools students had a rare opportunity on Monday, October 6, to speak live with astronaut Kimiya Yui aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as it orbited over New Jersey. The eight-minute voice-only conversation was facilitated by the Fair Lawn Amateur ...
NEW JERSEY — Eligible voters in New Jersey have three ways to cast their ballots in the 2025 General Election.According to the New Jersey Voter Information Portal, the three options are in-person early voting, at a polling place on Election Day and using a mail-in ballot.In Person on Election ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Former NFL cornerback and Piscataway High School standout Kyle Wilson returned home Friday night to a hero’s welcome as Chiefs Nation honored one of its most accomplished alumni during a halftime football game at Kenny Armwood Stadium.Wilson, a 2005 PHS graduate who went on to star ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Always a delightful day, the blessing of the animals at St. Anthony's Church was a blessing to all who attended. On Sunday, October 5, Rev. Stephen Frisk and Rev. Brendon Harfmann, Parochial Vicar, were joined today at St. Anthony's Jubilee Garden by more than 40 pets and their ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Employee health insurance costs are set to rise significantly in the coming year, according to Borough Administrator Eric Mauer.At the October 1 meeting, Mauer stated, “We have received official word of the feared, but anticipated increase of roughly 36% in employee health insurance ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The Borough of Hawthorne will receive $125,000 in county funding to support the Wagaraw Field Bleacher Replacement Project, County Commissioner Orlando Cruz announced at the October 1 council meeting.“I am proud to present a ceremonial open space check in the amount of $125,000 for ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Hawthorne Environmental Commission / Green Team will be hosting Fall Bird Walks. Please see the flyer attached, the walks start at 9 a.m.The next Bird Walk will be on Sunday, October 12 at Eight Acre Woods. All will meet at the entrance on Maitland Avenue near the Boys and ...
Last Saturday’s Hawthorne Day was a great time, and I want to thank all of you for coming out and supporting our vendors and crafters. Thank you to our sponsors who generously donated to make the day happen; please have a look at the sponsorship page which is attached to my letter.I also want to ...
PATERSON, NJ - A wave of pink swept through Paterson on Wednesday as cancer survivors, health advocates, and community leaders launched the fourth annual #EverythingElseCanWait campaign, part of a statewide effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and the importance of early detection.The ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Cameron Diaz was on set in Plainfield on Monday, September 29 for the upcoming Netflix film “Bad Day.” The actress, director Jake Szymanski, film extras and a full crew filmed throughout the day on Park and North avenues in front of the old Courier News building, which was ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Join friends and neighbors on Sunday, October 5 for the town community clean-up of garbage and litter from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the 8-Acre Woods at Maitland Avenue.Each person will receive a set of gloves, two plastic bags and the first 20 residents will receive free grabbers to ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — With the 2025 General Election approaching on Tuesday, November 4, residents are being reminded of important registration and voting dates.During the October 1 council meeting, Borough Clerk Lori Fernandez highlighted upcoming deadlines. “The voter registration deadline for this ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Reminder: the borough continues to work on emergency water main repair along Goffle Hill Road, according to borough notices.Goffle Hill Road will be closed daily starting at 7 a.m. and will reopen at approximately 7 p.m.Closures will continue between Grandview Avenue (Hawthorne) and ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Just some gentlemen getting in some golf!Mike Capazzi, Robin Howard, Ken Bratspies, Roy Weber, and David Silverstein, are some members of the Activities Club who participate in the Par 3 golf outing group at Twin Willows Golf Course in Lincoln Park. The group meets weekly to test ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - “When downtown, please make sure to have a look at our beautifully decorated pocket park, a true showcase of the season in Hawthorne." ~ Mayor John Lane. “The colorful fall plantings throughout the district were made possible through our Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP) ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - The Men's Activities Club hosted Vivian Green Korner who offered a talk on dementia and Alzheimer's, including a discussion on early signs and how to react.Korner, who works with the Bergen County Department of Human Resources, was hosted by Elliot Stack and club president John ...
PATERSON, NJ - Passaic County is changing the way residents access its Home Energy Program, with new office hours and locations beginning Oct. 1.The Paterson office, located in the Center City Mall at 301 Main St., will now operate only on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays will ...