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.

North Jerseyans will lead the state’s two biggest political parties as lawmakers prepare for the November elections.

North Jerseyans will lead the state’s two biggest political parties as lawmakers prepare for the November elections. John Currie, who heads the Passaic County Democrats, will become the next chairman of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee. The New Jersey Republican Party said that it had reelected its chairman, Samuel Raia, to serve a second term as head of the committee. Raia is also the mayor of Saddle River.

The Passaic Valley Sewage Commission "(PSVC") has completed its survey of the Saddle River and have identified issues in Rochelle Park, Paramus, Saddle Brook, Lodi and Wallington that pose ""significant flooding risks,"" officials reported.

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.

Families and friends of those with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS hit the pavement Sunday morning at Saddle River County Park, to honor those who have died from the disease and to support those living with it.

The Volunteer Center of Bergen County strengthens the community by connecting people through service and developing civic leaders.

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

ONLY ON THE PILOT A 71-year-old former Upper Saddle River man was indicted this week on charges of sexually abusing a 9-year-old girl. Patrick Henry Gilberts, who is married, has been held on $250,000 bail in the Bergen County Jail since being extradited last December from Gainesville, Fla., where he’d moved. The seven-count indicdtment returned [...]

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.

SADDLE RIVER ?” The district's sending agreement for middle school students will expire soon.

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

Through 25 years, Carol Motyka-Miller, 72, of Waldwick and Beth Carey, 76, of Upper Saddle River have been entwined by their mutual love for the sport of synchronized swimming. But the latest synchronized event in their lives was one they would never have choreographed — dual cancer diagnoses.

It’s hard for any pair of old friends to remain in sync over the years, harder still when they’re doing it upside down while holding their breath and scissor-kicking in the air. Through 25 years, Carol Motyka-Miller, 72, of Waldwick and Beth Carey, 76, of Upper Saddle River have been entwined by their mutual love for the sport of synchronized swimming. But the latest synchronized event in their lives was one they would never have choreographed — dual cancer diagnoses.

The Saddle River Valley Lions Club is once again raffling off a Mustang Car. This year's 2014 model is a sleek, loaded silver colored beauty. Ticket sales will continue until 10:00 PM on June 1, when we will draw the winning ticket at our Carnival at Lions Park, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

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.

SADDLE RIVER ?” Retirements could create openings on the force.

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.

New Jersey's largess in awarding up to $82 million in tax breaks to help Pearson Education move from Upper Saddle River to Hoboken came under fire Thursday from a group of protestors saying the money would be better spent on education, or other services.