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, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office joined with 25 local and county law enforcement agencies to participate in the third annual Bergen County Chief for a Day celebration. The program provides children with chronic health conditions the opportunity to receive a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement.

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.

As schools break for summer around North Jersey, parents and educators search for ways to prevent a frustrating seasonal disorder summer brain drain ?” forgetting things already learned or even a loss of academic abilities as children let their minds take some time off too. Justin Jasper, a fourth grade teacher at Montvale’s Memorial Elementary School, said it happens to kids even after shorter winter or spring breaks. The longer summer vacation requires a little effort by families to keep their kids engaged.

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.

On Friday, June 14, the Bergen County Sheriff’s Office will join with 25 local and county law enforcement agencies to participate in the third annual Bergen County Chief for a Day celebration. The program provides children with chronic health conditions the opportunity to receive a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement.

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

For the last two years, Newsweek and The Daily Beast have considered the nation’s high schools with a simple conceit: to find the ones that best prepare students for college. Ninety three High Schools in New Jersey made the list.

The sign in the kitchen said it all. “Dream Big.’’ Rob Kaminsky’s dreams came true last night as he was taken with the 28th pick in the first round of the MLB draft by the Cardinals. In the family room of his Englewood Cliffs home, as Bud Selig made...

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.

On June 8th , the Montvale and Pearl River Fire Department's will be hosting the New Jersey & New York Volunteer Fireman's Association 100th Anniversary parade.

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.

EXCLUSIVE Semi-retired Bergen County Family Division Judge John A. Conte is sliding over to help the Criminal Division handle a backlog of cases beginning in September, pending approval from state Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, CLIFFVIEW PILOT has learned. Adding to a long and distinguished career, Conte will continue to work three days a week at [...]

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.

Beginning on May 20, law enforcement officials will be out in full force, taking part in the 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists who are not belted.

“Officers throughout New Jersey are prepared to ticket anyone who is not wearing their seat belt.”

A Ridgefield florist was convicted Friday of murdering his business partner three years ago. Thomas Battinelli, 55, was on trial in Superior Court in Hackensack for more than a month, but the jury in Superior Court in Hackensack returned after less than three hours of deliberations to find him guilty of the murder of Michael Murphy of Montvale

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

Bergen County General Election OFFICIAL Results - Nov 6, 2012