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.

Heather Yung of Norwood and 23 family members and friends are avid bicyclists — so on Sunday they pedaled 25 miles and collected $2,200 for Wheels for Meals. Yung said she always knew that the Jewish Family Service of Bergen and North Hudson did important work for the poor and wanted to help out.

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.

A Norwood teen assaulted a Fair Lawn Police Officer on May 31 while walking along Route 208, police said.

NORWOOD — Police are urging residents to have their pets and themselves checked out after Animal Control captured a raccoon in the area and tested it positive for rabies on May 31.

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.

James Barsa, Mayor of Norwood, was fined $950 by the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission for failure to file election reports.

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

A Victorian house on Norwood Street in Haledon, a rallying point for striking Paterson silk workers and organizers in 1913, was again the scene Sunday of union organizers exhorting workers to fight for better conditions. A hundred years ago, thousands of workers would assemble on Sundays to hear speeches during the five-month Paterson Silk Strike of 1913.

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

NORWOOD — The borough and Environmental Commission are planning to improve the walkways in the Fox Hills Trails using money from the Open Space Trust Fund and the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions.

CVP EXCLUSIVE Closter Public Schools Business Administrator Peter Iappelli is due to answer DWI charges tonight in Norwood Municipal Court following a March incident at the Rockleigh Country Club, CLIFFVIEW PILOT has learned. A voice message was left for Iappelli, 32, of Closter, at his district office this afternoon at the request of a board [...]

NORWOOD — Seven vehicles were burglarized in Norwood on Livingston and Summit Streets on the morning of May 6, with $75 in cash taken in total, police said.

Bergen County School Board Elections - April 16, 2013

Bergen County General Election OFFICIAL Results - Nov 6, 2012