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By Matt Manochio, NJ Spotlight Bonnie Somer and Michael Cino, Bergen County Republicans, know they have a near-impossible task ahead of them as they attempt to unseat Republican incumbent U.S. Rep.

This one is big on a lot of levels. For openers, bravo to the Norsemen who are working hard to become a big time team again under Charlie Giachetti.This is the kind of win they can really build on going forward.

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS - Train service on NJ Transit's Pascack Valley Line was temporarily suspended Wednesday night while authorities removed a car that was stuck at the Macolm Avenue crossing.

TEANECK - New Jersey Senate Democrats rallied a friendly crowd behind their tax plan Thursday, seeking an alternative to plans presented by the Governor and their Democratic colleagues in the Assembly.

Ridgewood High School is ranked as the #15 public high school in New Jersey inA U.S. News and World Report 's annual rankings.

Judy Rosenthal questions Demarest Mayor Raymond Cywinski, the council and Bergen County officials about the proposed merger at the council meeting Monday night.

IT DOESN'T take a political genius to see that the public is in a foul mood these days over property taxes.

The annual Bergen County Law Enforcement "Blue Mass" will take place May 23 at Our Lady of Grace Church in Fairview , officials said Wednesday.

DEMAREST - Borough residents say they are gratified that the Borough Council finally voted in favor of a referendum that will allow them a say about a proposal to merge the borough police force with the Bergen County Police.

Municipal elections are being held today in Garfield, Ridgewood, Ridgefield Park and Teaneck.

"My message is simple," said Bergen County Executive Kathleen A. Donovan. "Since I came into office I've been talking about shared service to anyone who will listen.

DEMAREST, N.J. - What is happening in the Bergen County borough of Demarest A is a sign of the times, and could happen in many other towns, WCBS 880's Sean Adams reported.

MAHWAH - Public hearings on the application to build a shopping mall at the intersection of Routes 17 and 287 will continue tonight.

DEMAREST - The Borough Council's proposal to merge the Police Department with the Bergen County Police continues to anger residents, even after recent publication of details about the deal on the borough website.

Demarest borough council will hold a special election on May 8 asking voters to approve a tax increase that exceeds the 2 percent cap mandate.

The next time you visit the New Milford Public Library , take a moment to look at the tree that has just been planted in the Girl Scout Garden right outside the entrance door.A Awarded in a lottery to New Milford by the N.J. Shade Tree Federation , this white pine tree was grown from one of the seeds that flew aboard the pace Shuttle Columbia that ... (more)

Principal's Challenge Training Program Ignites Local Businesses and School Children to Participate The Demarest PTO and Principal Christopher Kirkby are proud to announce the first-ever Community Health Fair DEMAREST, NJ The popular USA Track & Field certified - Demarest 5K returns May 20th for its 30th annual run.

DEMAREST - Residents are signing an online petition demanding a public referendum on the potential merging of the local police department with the county's operation and circulating an email asking residents to attend the next mayor and council meeting to learn more and speak about the issue.

To mark May as National Preservation Month in New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection and the New Jersey Historic Sites Council are announcing the recipients of 22nd Annual Historic Preservation Awards to honor projects and groups or persons dedicated to preserving the state's history.

GLEN ROCK -- The Board of Education on Monday named interim superintendent Raymond Albano to replace David C. Verducci who retires in June after serving three years of his five-year contract.