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.

CVP EXCLUSIVE A two-vehicle collision in Waldwick sent one of the drivers to The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood this afternoon for treatment of injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening. The Crescent Avenue crash occurred just before noon, sending an SUV into a utility pole and leaving long, heavy skidmarks. Waldwick police and firefighters responded, along with [...]

Pascack Community Bank of Waldwick has hired former state bank regulator Nancy E. Graves as its chief executive officer.

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 plan to turn the 19th century Waldwick train station on Hewson Avenue into a museum could get a jump-start with the hiring of a new construction firm.

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.

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.

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST A disturbance inside a Sikh temple in Glen Rock during Sunday afternoon brought a massive response of uniformed officers from several area police agencies. No injuries were reported, nor was anyone arrested or detained. However, authorities asked all attending to leave the property of the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sikh [...]

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST A disturbance inside a Sikh temple in Glen Rock during Sunday afternoon brought a massive response of uniformed officers from several area police agencies. No injuries were reported nor was anyone arrested or detained. However, authorities asked all attending to leave the property of the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sikh [...]

Marine Staff Sgt. Joseph D'Augustine from Waldwick, New Jersey died in Afghanistan March 27, 2012

Since March 19, 2003 The Department of Defense reports 6692 military deaths as a result of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. More than 50,000 Americans have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.

We pause today to salute the brave men and women who have given their lives in service to their country.

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.

WALTER URBANOWYCZ, of Maywood was arrested and charged with using the Internet to aquire child pornography

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST A Harrington Park paralegal for a New York City law firm remains free without bail after being arrested by detectives from Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli’s Computer Crimes Unit on charges of possession of child pornography. The squad also arrested a 60-year-old Sears employee from Maywood who was charged [...]

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

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST A notorious bank robber who once taunted authorities while holding up nearly two dozen banks across the country before they put him in prison for 25 years is going before a federal judge in Newrk this afternoon in connection with a $4,658 Oakland bank robbery last month. John Edward Stevens, [...]

YOU READ IT HERE FIRST A federal judge this afternoon ordered that notorious bank robber — who once taunted authorities while holding up nearly two dozen banks across the country before they put him in prison for 25 years — be held without bail in connection with a $4,658 Oakland bank robbery last month. John [...]

Bergen County General Election OFFICIAL Results - Nov 6, 2012