Press Releases
By TEAM LANE 2025
October 21, 2025
The members of Team Lane – Mayor John Lane and Councilmembers Bruce A. Bennett, Dominic Mele, and Anna Marie Sasso – are publicly questioning why the Democrat-controlled Passaic County Board of Elections is stubbornly refusing to install security cameras and sign-in logs at mail-in ballot storage ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Valley Health System is proud to announce its Orthopaedic Residency Program has received accreditation by the American Board of Physical Therapy Residency and Fellowship Education (ABPTRFE). Valley’s program is the first accredited orthopaedic physical therapy residency program in New ...
The 'Better Balance for Hawthorne' candidates visited with many local businesses over the weekend, sharing with them their plan to address affordability, ensure public safety, and support our local establishments. 'We've been customers of so many of our wonderful local businesses over the years, so ...
The 'Better Balance for Hawthorne' team joined forces with the Passaic County Central Labor Council on Saturday to hit the doors in Hawthorne on the team's behalf. Dozens of council members came into town to talk to hundreds of their fellow members in support of Mike Kassai for mayor, and Paul ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – At the Hawthorne High School (HHS) Homecoming football game at Allison King Field last Friday, October 10, 2025, the HHS graduating Class of 1970 presented the school with a commemorative plaque recognizing 55 years of support for the Mary Jo DeFranco Memorial Scholarship. In ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Valley Hospital is proud to announce that it has received reaccreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Commission on Cancer (CoC) Accreditation Program. The ACS CoC is a consortium of professional organizations focused on improving survival and quality of life for ...
The 2025 Hawthorne Democratic candidates are proud to have knocked on over 3,000 doors, with no plans to slow down through Election Day!Retired Detective Captain Michael Kassai, who's running for mayor along with council-at-large candidates Paul Duerr, Tara Temprano, and Jack Lohr have been hitting ...
WEEHAWKEN, NJ - Tickets are on sale now for NY Waterway’s “Shades of Autumn” Fall Foliage Tours, offering passengers unique on-water views of the spectacular fall scenery along the Hudson River. The weekend tours run now through November 2, with departures from the Midtown/West 39th Street and Port ...
The 'Better Balance For Hawthorne' candidates (retired Detective Captain Michael Kassai for mayor, and Paul Duerr, Tara Temprano, and Jack Lohr for Council) would like to express our gratitude to Passaic County Democrats and College Democrats for joining us on Saturday to knock on doors and reach ...
Hawthorne council candidate Paul Duerr was interviewed by the Rutgers radio program ‘Knightbeat’, discussing his candidacy, his published works, and balancing life as a candidate, student, and author.Paul's interview starts at the 27:40 mark and can be heard ...
More than 500 children in Passaic and Union counties are currently living in foster care through no fault of their own, and the number is growing as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Passaic and Union Counties is receiving additional referrals each week. In response, the nonprofit is ...
Award-winning Actor, Comedian, and Filmmaker Danny DeVito will return as host of the 17th Annual New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) Induction Ceremony on November 21, 2025, at The Rink @ The Arena at American Dream in East Rutherford. NJHOF will celebrate its newest class of Jersey legends just steps ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Valley Hospice is excited to present a powerful, theatrical performance designed to explain end-of-life decision-making and patient advocacy through a fictional enactment of real-life scenarios. The live performance, titled “The Final Act: A Conversation on End-of-Life Choices,” will ...
As we head into the final month of the election season, Passaic County Democrats and the College Democrats are coming to Hawthorne to help our 'Better Balance For Hawthorne' candidates: retired Detective Captain Michael Kassai for mayor, and Paul Duerr, Tara Temprano, and Jack Lohr for ...
On Saturday, October 11, Team Lane will be joining forces with:Jack Ciattarelli’s CampaignSenator Kristin CorradoAssemblymen Christopher DePhillips & Al BarlasCounty Commissioner Candidates Nick Gallo & Danny RamirezTogether, we’ll be hitting the streets for a Campaign Blitz – walking door ...
The members of Team Lane – Mayor John Lane and Councilmembers Bruce A. Bennett, Dominic Mele, and Anna Marie Sasso – are pleased to announce that they will be hosting a gala cocktail party/fundraiser on October 14, 2025 at Macaluso’s Restaurant (55 4th Avenue, Hawthorne, NJ 07506). The festivities ...
The Department of Transportation Commissioner Fran O’Connor recently held a press conference on the Route 208 guardrail replacement project. Team Lane was proud to stand with the New Jersey Department of Transportation to announce new state funding for the installation of guide rails and other ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Valley Health System’s pulmonary arterial hypertension and interventional cardiology teams are proud to offer invasive cardiopulmonary exercise testing (iCPET) to patients who are experiencing unexplained shortness of breath during exercise. “Patients typically have standard ...
The 2025 Hawthorne Democratic candidates are proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and were honored to attend the Hispanic Heritage Celebration in town with 9th District Congresswoman Nellie Pou, Hawthorne's congressional representative and the state's first Latina member of Congress. The ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Valley Hospital is pleased to welcome Jeffrey Bokser to the position of Vice President of Ancillary Services for The Valley Hospital. Bokser will have initial oversight of pharmaceutical, diagnostic imaging, and lab services. He will also be involved in strategic and operational ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The members of Team Lane – Mayor John Lane and Councilmembers Bruce A. Bennett, Dominic Mele, and Anna Marie Sasso – would like to thank The Hawthorne Hispanic Heritage Committee and everyone who came out on Saturday to support, celebrate, and enjoy Hawthorne’s annual Hispanic ...
Election Day is Tuesday, November 4th! Polls are open 6am-8pm. If you are unsure of your polling location, you can find it here: https://voter.svrs.nj.gov/polling-place-searchThe 2025 Hawthorne Democratic mayoral and council candidates release our full platform and vision, 'A Better Balance for ...
Hawthorne council candidate Jack Lohr participated in the community clean-up on Sunday, in keeping with his commitment to beautifying and improving our town.The clean-up was sponsored by Hawthorne Environmental Team, Green Team, and the Rotary Club, and the ‘Better Balance For Hawthorne’ team ...
The Hawthorne Democrats offer our thanks to the Passaic County commissioners for awarding Hawthorne $125,000 for bleacher replacement at Wagaraw Field, as part of the Open Space Trust Fund park development and historic preservation projects. Passaic County Commissioner Cruz presented a ceremonial ...
PARAMUS, NJ - Valley Health System is proud to announce the launch of advanced cardiac positron emission tomography – computed tomography (PET-CT) imaging at Valley Health System – Ridgewood Campus, enhancing the diagnosis and management of heart disease.This leading-edge technology enhances ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The members of Team Lane – Mayor John Lane and Councilmembers Bruce A. Bennett, Dominic Mele, and Anna Marie Sasso – are pleased to announce the addition of four new permanent police officers to the HawthornePolice Department to strengthen enforcement of our local ordinances and ...
PARAMUS, NJ - The Valley Hospital has successfully performed its first implant of ThoraflexTM Hybrid, manufactured by Terumo Aortic. The graft and stent hybrid is used to replace the diseased portion of the aorta in patients who have an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection. The implant was ...
Hawthorne Democratic council candidate Paul Duerr was endorsed by the New Jersey Young Democrats this week. The organization also issued support for Paul's running mates: Michael Kassai for Mayor, and Tara Temprano and Jack Lohr for Council. An author, student, and a proud product of Hawthorne ...
Hawthorne council-at-large candidate Paul Duerr has published his 8th book, 'The Army of the Potomac Marches On’. The book is already a top new release on Amazon, hitting #3 in 'Civil War Fredericksburg History', #12 in 'Civil War Antietam History', and #54 in 'Civil War Gettysburg History'.Duerr, ...
Hawthorne Democrats 2025 council candidate Tara Temprano's passion for poetry and people was on full display at her 'Pizza, Poetry, and Politics' event on Sunday. It was an inspiring afternoon filled with community, creativity, and great conversations. Attendees enjoyed lunch, coffee, and dessert ...