Scott Garrett (R-Bergen) voted on Wednesday to cut food stamps by $2 billion a year as part of a wide-ranging farm bill.

Several House Republicans have signaled the farm bill's food stamp cuts aren't deep enough. House Democrats, meanwhile, have been protesting the cuts by going on one-week food stamp diets.

Scott Garrett (R-NJ) along with the rest of New Jersey’s congressional delegation is set to vote today on a bill that would outlaw abortion after 20 weeks. The bill H.R. 1797, co-sponsored by Garrett and titled The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act would amend the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater.

Scott Garrett (R-NJ) along with the rest of New Jersey’s congressional delegation is set to vote today on a bill that would outlaw abortion after 20 weeks. The bill H.R. 1797, co-sponsored by Garrett and titled The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act would amend the federal criminal code to prohibit any person from performing or attempting to perform an abortion if the probable post-fertilization age of the unborn child is 20 weeks or greater.

A PUBLISHER WRITES “This is the best day of my life!” exclaimed 15-year-old Jonah Gold of Tenafly, enjoying the attention heaped on him as “Chief for a Day.” Jonah has what is known as Aicardi Guitierez Syndrome, a genetic disease that afflicts youngsters with spasms and seizures, among other severe disabilities. Escorted by Tenafly’s actual [...]

On Friday, June 14, 2013, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office will partner with 24 local and county law enforcement agencies for the third annual countywide Chief for a Day celebration.

The League of Women Voters of Northern Valley (LWVNV), a nonpartisan political organization serving residents in 27 towns in Bergen County, announced the organization’s 2013-2014 board of directors and recognized a member’s contributions to the League at its annual meeting held recently at Griffin’s Restaurant in Cresskill, New Jersey.

New Jersey State AFL-CIO conference delegates voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to endorse New Jersey District 39 State Senate candidate Jan Bidwell and Assembly candidates Anthony N. Iannarelli, Jr. and Donna C. Abene.

Community Farmers’ Markets are more popular today than ever because exceeding numbers of consumers are becoming interested in buying their fresh produce directly from local farmers. People enjoy the wholesome experiences of talking to farmers about produce, seeing their neighbors or friends out in the open air while enjoying the sights and smells of market day.

Bergen County candidates who have filed to run in the Nov. 5 school board elections.

Former Rep. Andy Maguire of Ridgewood has announced that he will not seek the Democratic nomination to challenge Rep. Scott Garret in the 5th Congressional District race next year.

New Jersey voters cast their primary votes to determine which candidates will appear on November's statewide elections ballot.

A criminal attorney for Assemblyman Robert Schroeder said during a hearing Friday morning that he may move to suppress a “lengthy statement” the embattled Washington Township politician made to state police following his arrest last summer.

A criminal attorney for Assemblyman Robert Schroeder said during a hearing Friday morning that he may move to suppress a “lengthy statement” the embattled Washington Township politician made to state police following his arrest last summer.

Assemblyman Robert Schroeder's personal accounting of outstanding debt says he owes thousands of dollars — and in some cases millions — to more than 70 individuals and businesses.

Memorial Day Parades, Ceremonies and Events in Bergen County and North Jersey on Memorial Day Weekend 2013.

Memorial Day is a holiday that has evolved dramatically over the years. Memorial Day observances began after the Civil War to honor the Union soldiers who gave their lives in the conflict.

To no surprise Tea Party Darling and Republican New Jersey Congressman Scott Garrett (Bergen, Sussex, Warren) voted for the 37th time to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

HAWORTH — A handful of residents, concerned about the loud sound of the fire horns in town, came to the May 8 council meeting to let the borough council know of their concerns.

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST After five years as River Vale’s top cop — and exactly 25 years in law enforcement — Police Chief Michael McCann filed for retirement last week, CLIFFVIEW PILOT has learned. McCann, who began his policing career in Haworth, transferred to River Vale in 1994 as a patrolman. A year later, [...]

Bergen County General Election OFFICIAL Results - Nov 6, 2012