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MEMORIAL DAY MESSAGE ALPINE • CLOSTER • CRESSKILL • DEMAREST • ENGLEWOOD • ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS • HARRINGTON PARK HAWORTH • NORTHVALE • NORWOOD • OLD TAPPAN • ROCKLEIGH • TENAFLY ENGLEWOOD

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Flat Rock Brook Nature Center blends environmental advocacy, education, and hands-on stewardship

Residents, veterans, first responders, and local leaders gather at Soldiers Monument in Englewood. Hillary Viders

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Tenafly Community Garden celebrates 10 years of bloom and bounty

BY JOHN SNYDER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS

From rescue raptors and native gardens to moonlight hikes and Meadowlands advocacy, Flat Rock Brook Nature Association is leaning into its role as both an environmental preserve and a community classroom.

The nonprofit preserve recently welcomed Bergen County Audubon Society President Don Torino for a talk on New Jersey wildlife, the Meadowlands and environmental advocacy. According to Flat Rock Brook, Torino reflected on a lifetime spent observing the Meadowlands and how that appreciation evolved into a commitment to protecting open space and teaching others about the regionʼs ecological importance.

Torino also discussed grassroots environmental efforts and the impact of small, sustained conservation actions. Flat Rock noted that Torino identified the redwinged blackbird as his favorite species.

Environmental stewardship remains central to the preserveʼs

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The anniversary celebration featured homemade dishes and desserts under a tent surrounded by the spring plantings. Among those attending were garden director Susan Terman, membership director Donna Sack, Councilwoman Julie O’Connor and founder Carole Hodges. Hillary Viders photo.

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gathered May 17 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Tenafly Community

Garden, behind the municipal complex, marking a decade of gardening, volunteerism and neighborhood connection.

Originally envisioned in 2014 by resident Carole Hodges, the garden officially opened in

2016 through the Tenafly Green Team with 16 raised-bed plots.

Since then, it has expanded twice, including the addition of the “East Garden” in 2018 and

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EC couple front and center as Cardinal Tobin presides over Wedding Anniversary Mass

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Mary and Timothy OʼShea of Englewood Cliffs were among 209 couples celebrating milestone anniversaries honored by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin at the Archdiocese of Newarkʼs annual Wedding Anniversary Mass on May 3 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark.

The OʼSheas, parishioners of Holy Trinity Church in Fort Lee, are celebrating 60 years of marriage.

During the Mass, couples marking five, 25, 50 and more than 60 years of marriage renewed their vows and received a blessing from Cardinal Tobin. Following Mass, Tobin personally congratulated each couple and presented commemorative anniversary pins.

“Your marriage is not only a gift to each other, but also a gift to the Church,” Tobin told the couples. “May your hearts never be troubled because Christ walks with you. May your homes always

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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Darlene Love at bergenPAC. “Celebrating Women in the Arts,” marks Women’s History Month.

Englewood’s WWI memorial obelisk and Doughboy statue catch the eye. A blue marker nearby points to a much older story.

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Julie O’Connor, educator and ardent Tenafly booster “ J ULIE OʼCONNOR, PhD, is a

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longtime educator, humane education advocate, and third-term member of the Tenafly Council.

A The NVP teacher and Interview instructional supervisor for nearly 30 years in New York City and New Jersey public schools, she earned her doctorate in education with a

By Hillar y focus on curViders riculum and instruction, studying how humane education — prosocial learning centered on compassion toward animals, people, and the environment — can improve student motivation and achievement.

OʼConnor has presented at conferences including The Oxford Animal Ethics Summer School, the NJEA Teachers Convention, and the American Teacher Educators Conference. Her publications include the peer-reviewed study Humane Educationʼs Effect on Middle School Student Motivation and Standards-Based Reading Assessment and the nonfiction book “United States of Friendship: Pen Pals of 9/11.” Her latest work will appear this spring in an Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics volume on humane education. She also serves as educational director for the Animal Protection League of New Jersey.

I have been a teacher for decades, and I try to teach standards-based lessons while infusing messages of kindness. My research in the field has shown that students are more motivated to learn when a teacher plans lessons in this way.”

— Dr. Julie O’Connor, educator, humane education advocate, and third-term member of the Tenafly Borough Council.

On the council, OʼConnor has focused on environmental, cultural, and community initiatives, including EV charging stations, Tenaflyʼs free tree program, composting efforts, Juneteenth and Diwali celebrations, and improvements at Grove Street Park. She serves as liaison to the Board of Health, Environmental Commission, and Stigma Free Committee, and was recently named policy advisor for District 37 Assemblywoman Shama Haider.

Hillary Viders: Humane education has been a major focus of your life. What is involved in this field?

Julie OʼConnor: I have been a teacher for decades, and I try to use humane education strategies as much as possible. Humane education involves organizing lessons around the principles of compassion and empathy toward animals, environmental stewardship, and their connection to human health.

I teach standards-based lessons

while infusing messages of kindness. My research in the field has shown that students are more motivated to learn when a teacher

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JO: I lead by example. My son and daughter have grown up seeing my volunteerism and how I try to live my values. For example, I help organize the annual town-wide trash cleanup. Every year, we turn removing litter in the community into a family affair. Both of my children are good people who give back to the community. For example, my daughter volunteered at Feral Cats of Bergen County throughout high school, and my son was president of the high school Paw Club, which fundraised for local animal rescues.

HV: You have been involved in so many projects in Tenafly. Do you have one or two favorites?

JO: I love how Grove Street Park became an area of both passive and active enjoyment for people of different interests. I am proud of the EV charging I brought to downtown, which simultaneously encourages shoppers to support our local businesses and promotes electric vehicle usage. I am also incredibly proud of Tenaflyʼs free tree program, which uses money from our shade tree trust to plant trees in front of homes whose owners request them. I try very hard to promote that program because so many residents have expressed concerns that we are losing too many trees. This program empowers residents to take positive action.

I am so glad to have helped initiate a composting program in Tenafly. As of the end of 2025, we had diverted more than 40,000 pounds of food waste from ending up in landfills.

HV: What are the main assets that draw people to Tenafly?

JO: Our schools are high quality. In addition, our boroughʼs proximity to the city is very convenient, yet we maintain a more tranquil quality of life by preserving our green spaces. The Tenafly Nature Center appeals to many people who want to live close to New York City and be able to enjoy native New Jersey animals and greenery while on a hike.

HV: After you finish your terms as a Tenafly councilwoman, what are your plans?

JO: I would like to delve more into being Assemblywoman Haiderʼs policy advisor. There are many solutions we can implement across the state, and I want to use my skills to help develop policy — even after I am no longer on the council. Additionally, I would like to continue to conduct research in humane education so that I may demonstrate its value to other educators. I believe that educating young people by empowering them to make compassionate choices is our best hope for a more just future. I am not sure when my time on the council will end, but my work for this community will not stop there. I am ready to keep showing up for our society.

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Is anybody listening? Teterboro Airport and noise

BY JOHN SNYDER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS

S S E M B LY M A N Robert Auth is renewing calls for federal action on aircraft noise tied to operations at Teterboro Airport, arguing that increased private jet traffic over the Northern Valley may conflict with longstanding federal restrictions on the airport.

In a May 12 letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Auth said persistent noise and disruption from low-flying private aircraft has become a growing concern for residents throughout the region.

Auth argued that federal law and FAA appropriations language historically were intended to prevent Teterboro from functioning as a de facto commercial airport through scheduled charter activity.

“These provisions were enacted to close public-charter loopholes, prevent de facto scheduled airline service, and ensure that Teterboro remains a general aviation airport rather than a commercial facility,” Auth wrote.

The letter, shared with Northern Valley Press by Park Ridge activist Audrey Herget, references federal restrictions including prohibitions on scheduled charter operations, preservation of Teterboroʼs longstanding 100,000pound aircraft weight limit, and limits on FAA preemption authority. Auth asked the Department of Transportation to clarify how it intends to ensure compliance with those requirements.

The issue has become a growing focus for residents and local officials concerned about aircraft noise from jets approaching Teterboro.

Taxpayers for Aircraft Noise Solutions & Safety, known as TANS2, describes itself as a com-

A small jet aircraft operating out of Teterboro Airport flies over a local residential area in 2025. Port Authority of New York and New Jersey welcomes noise complaints via the QR code shown. John Snyder photo collage.

munity organization focused on finding “workable solutions” to aircraft noise and related safety concerns affecting Pascack Valley communities and neighboring towns.

The organization expanded its mission in 2024, adding “Safety” to its name and focus. TANS2 says it is concerned not only with aircraft noise, but also the “volume, frequency, altitude, and size” of aircraft entering and exiting Teterboro Airport and their impact on residentsʼ quality of life, health and community environment.

Herget said residents believe newly resurfaced federal legislation dating to 2003 and 2004 — legislation she said was intended to prevent Teterboro from effectively operating as a commercial airport — deserves renewed scrutiny from federal officials and

New Jerseyʼs congressional delegation.

“To us, this is operating as a commercial airport with scheduled service, but theyʼre doing it under the radar,” Herget said. “We want the FAA and our legislators to look into why this is being allowed.”

Herget said residents believe

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Teterboro increasingly functions like a scheduled passenger airport through private charter operators that allow travelers to book individual seats on recurring flights.

“You can buy a seat on a flight,” Herget said, contrasting the activity with what many residents traditionally understood general aviation airports to be.

Herget said frustration among residents has intensified after years of complaints and what

many perceive as little meaningful action.

“They hear us, but they do not act,” she said. “People are getting extremely frustrated. Itʼs at a boiling point now.”

TANS2 advocates for greater use of an alternate Route 17 approach into Teterboro intended to reduce aircraft noise over the Northern and Pascack Valley communities and near Hackensack University Medical Center.

A petition organized by TANS2 urging the FAA and air traffic controllers to prioritize the alternate Route 17 approach has received more than 1,400 signatures.

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Northern Valley Press welcomes old photographs depicting scenes in any of the towns in the region: Alpine, Closter, Cresskill, Demarest, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood, Old Tappan, Rockleigh and Tenafly.

Specifically, we’re looking for materials dating to the 1970s and earlier.

These can be photos of local buildings, notable people, homes, streets, parks, stores, special events — you name it. Old advertisements for businesses in the Northern Valley are also most welcome.

The submissions are sought for publication in the weekly “Back in Time” local history feature, which appears to the right of this column.

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The Liberty Pole Tavern and the Road to Revolution

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BY KRISTIN BEUSCHER FOR NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS

HESE DAYS, some of Englewoodʼs most

important Revolutionary landmarks are remembered only in books and through the signs that adorn their former locations. One such place is the Liberty Pole Tavern, which stood at the junction of Palisade Avenue (then called “Kingʼs Highway”), Lafayette Avenue (“the road that leads to Teaneck”) and Tenafly Road.

While Englewoodʼs First World War memorial obelisk and Doughboy statue might be the most visually striking ode to history at this intersection, a blue marker nearby points to a much older story.

At the time of the American Revolution, the proprietor of the tavern here was a strong patriot. One day a tall wooden pole went up next to his building. The tavernkeeper was making a political statement for all to see: the pole was topped by a liberty cap, a symbol of freedom.

The same sort of Phrygian cap appears at the end of a staff on the New Jersey state seal.

The symbolism of the liberty cap goes back to ancient Rome, when the cap was given to formerly enslaved people to signify their freedom.

It was later adopted by the assassins of Julius Caesar to represent liberation from tyranny.

Across the North River (the earlier name for the Hudson), the Sons of Liberty had erected a liberty pole to celebrate the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766. In fact, five liberty poles were erected in New York City by the Sons of Liberty between 1766 and 1770. The poles, raised near the Commons (todayʼs City Hall Park), became symbols of resistance to Englandʼs rule and were repeatedly cut down by British soldiers. The fights over these poles became so heated that they contributed to the 1770 Battle of Golden Hill in Manhattan, one of the first violent clashes of the Revolution, occurring weeks before the Boston Massacre.

Possibly the tavernkeeper took inspiration from those bold demonstrations of the Sons of Liberty. From then on, the inn was known as the Liberty Pole Tavern. It was a center of social and political activity in the rural community that would one day become Englewood. So important was this gathering spot that the surrounding neighborhood came to be known as Liberty Pole.

In her 1922 “The Book of Englewood,” author Adaline Sterling explains, “Pamphlets and broadsides from New England stimulated the cause of the patriot colonists; chance travelers stopped for rest and refreshment at the Liberty Pole Tavern and brought the latest news gathered from the reports of the various ʻcommittees of correspondenceʼ throughout the colonies.”

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“Raising the Liberty Pole 1776,” painted by F.A. Chapman, engraved by John C. McRae, 1875. In the collection of the Library of Congress.

Liberty pole alongside Englewood’s old West Side Presbyterian Church, circa 1905. The liberty pole shown in this image was placed by the Daughters of the American Revolution on the day after Christmas in 1895, to commemorate the original from the Revolutionary War days.

Automobiles were prevalent in Englewood by the time this postcard image was snapped at the intersection in the 1920s. The previous liberty pole, dated to 1895, was blown down on a windy day in March of 1921.

Seven months later, the DAR installed a new one—this time made of steel.

It was received with great fanfare as hundreds of people came to witness the ceremony and hear about the history of the site.

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Residents, veterans, first responders and community leaders gathered May 25 at Soldiers Monument on West Palisade Avenue for Englewoodʼs annual Memorial Day tribute, honoring members of the Armed Forces who died in service to the country.

Mayor Michael Wildes presided over the ceremony, which drew hundreds of attendees and participants from veterans organizations, the Englewood Police and Fire departments, Bergen County Sheriffʼs Office, clergy groups, scouting organizations

Englewood Mayor Michael Wildes, Catherine Melendez, and Pastor John Givens. Hillary Viders photos

Bryon Aguayo, followed by an invocation from Pastor John Givens of Shiloh A.M.E. Zion Church. Chief Greeley led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Dwight Morrow High School Chorus performed the national anthem.

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Among those attending were Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton, Englewood Police Chief Thomas Greeley, Englewood Fire Chief Jeff Kaplan, Council President Dr. Kenneth Rosensweig and members of the City Council.

The ceremony opened with the posting of the colors by the Englewood Police and Fire departments, led by Det. Sgt.

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four more plots in 2022 through an Eagle Scout project.

Today, the garden includes 36 plots where residents grow tomatoes, peas, lettuce, radishes, zucchini, onions and other produce. A native pollinator garden also attracts bees, birds and beneficial insects.

The anniversary celebration featured homemade dishes and desserts under a tent surrounded by the spring plantings. Among those attending were garden director Susan Terman, membership director Donna Sack, Councilwoman Julie OʼConnor and founder Carole Hodges.

Terman said the garden offers residents without sunny yards or green space an opportunity to grow food in a sustainable community setting. She also noted that some produce is donated to local food pantries and said the garden can help offset rising grocery costs.

In spring 2024, volunteers

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Volunteers make the difference at the Tenafly Community Garden, behind the municipal complex. The amenity is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Hillary Viders photos.

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During the celebration, Hodges reflected on the projectʼs growth over the past decade.

“The garden is not just about plants, but about people and neighbors becoming friends, children learning where food actually comes from and the joy of watching it grow,” she said. “Youʼve turned an idea into a legacy.”

Mayor Mark Zinna also praised the project, calling the garden “a fun and engaging activity that is loved by the people who tend and nurture it.”

The garden is open annually from April 1 through Nov. 1. Residents interested in joining the waitlist may contact the borough at 201-568-6100. Annual membership is $25 per plot.

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“If that can offer relief, why is it not being utilized?” Herget said.

She said some pilots previously told a TANAAC subcommittee they had requested use of the Route 17 approach but were denied clearance by air traffic control, though the group acknowledges the regionʼs airspace is among the most congested and complex in the country.

“That being said, they basically ignore the issues of noise, quality of life, excessive air traffic over the Pascack Valley and the Northern Valley,” Herget said.

The Port Authority of NY and NJ says aircraft noise complaints are verified for accuracy, compiled in a database, analyzed and mapped for reporting. In its public noise FAQ, the agency says aircraft approach and departure routes are set by FAA air traffic control and are affected by wind, weather, runway availability, pilot preference, airspace constraints and safety considerations.

The Port Authority says safety remains the top priority for the Port Authority, the FAA and aircraft pilots, and that the FAAʼs runway selection criteria rank community noise concerns behind runway availability, prevailing wind and weather patterns, and operational efficiency.

According to TANS2, voluntary noise-abatement efforts have not produced sufficient relief for area residents.

Herget said communities outside the airportʼs formal five-mile advisory radius often feel overlooked despite experiencing substantial aircraft noise.

She said Paramus residents recently attended a meeting of the Teterboro Aircraft Noise Abatement Advisory Committee, known as TANAAC, to complain about heavy jet traffic over the Van Saun County Park area.

TANS2 also has criticized the public outreach process surrounding an ongoing aircraft noise study being conducted by aviation consulting firm HMMH. Herget said the organization appreciated being allowed to submit a consolidated response to a questionnaire, but questioned why broader commu-

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the other after the other, and theyʼre low, and theyʼre loud,” Herget recalled him saying.

Herget emphasized that the issue extends well beyond isolated complaints from a few residents.

“This is community-wide,” she said. “People need to understand this isnʼt one person sitting in her home complaining.”

She encouraged frustrated residents to file aircraft noise complaints through the Port Authority of New York and New Jerseyʼs airport noise complaint management system, powered by PlaneNoise, or by calling the air-

port noise complaint hotline at 1800-225-1071. The Port Authority asks complainants to provide as much detail as possible to help review and process complaints.

Herget also encouraged residents to attend quarterly TANAAC meetings and contact federal elected officials including U.S. Sens. Cory Booker and Andy Kim and Rep. Josh Gottheimer.

“The legislation was crafted to keep Bergen County communities surrounding the airport as suburban residential communities,” Herget said. “People did not move into neighborhoods expecting to

live next to an airport, yet now 7 theyʼre living as if they do.”

TANS2 also encourages residents to attend quarterly meetings of TANAAC, which are held at the airport administration building in Teterboro.

A contrasting view At press time, we heard also from Eoghan (Owen) Joyce, president and CEO of Star Air Group, which operates out of Teterboro.

Joyce said, “The comments

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“Youʼre not getting a true picture of whatʼs going on,” she said.

The Pascack Valley Mayors Association formally backed TANS2 efforts in a 2023 letter to the FAA, citing increasing complaints from residents about lowflying aircraft and frequent jet traffic over residential neighborhoods.

Auth, Herget said, recently experienced the issue firsthand while visiting a friend in Paramus.

“The planes are coming over here like gangbusters, one after

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Some special occasions will occur soon. Local soccer matches are scheduled for the FIFA World Cup tournament, with the championship game to be held in the Meadowlands. Perhaps decorate your yard for the festivities. Plant the colors of your favorite team, or beautify the yard to use as an outdoor viewing area.

In July, the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial — extra points for correct spelling in the quiz after — the 250th anniversary of this countryʼs founding.

Perhaps plant some red, white and blue combinations to

salute the occasion. Thereʼs the classic mix of red geraniums, white petunias and blue ageratum.

Or change it up with red salvia, white flowering vinca and black-and-blue salvia. Maybe try a wildflower look of red gaillardia, white gaura, or wand flower, and blue scaevola, or fan flower.

If you are unfamiliar with any of these, head to Metropolitan Farm in Closter to see them and the many other beautiful choices available. While youʼre there, say hello to the goats, alpacas, chickens and, of course, the three beautiful Maine Coon cats.

Wishing a happy and glorious season to all!

ENIORS CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AT FAMILY CENTER

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Bergen Family Center marked Cinco de Mayo with seniors at its Armory Street center and SESCIL location on Grand Avenue.

At the Armory Street center, seniors and staff gathered for music, snacks and a brief talk by Rev. Preston Thompson, who explained that Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican armyʼs victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

“It is a celebration of Mexican American heritage, resilience and culture,” Thompson said.

Participants enjoyed chips and salsa and danced to mariachi music.

Bergen Family Center, founded

in 1898, provides services for children, families and older adults. Its senior programs include SESCIL, the Adult Day Program and in-home management services, with activities and supports designed to promote independence, social connection and well-being.

SESCIL offers aerobics, yoga, tai chi, foreign language courses, holiday events and the SESCIL Singers.

The Adult Day Program offers exercise, guest speakers, trivia, knitting, brain games, dance class, breakfast, lunch and snacks.

“These enriching activities and meaningful social connections help create a vibrant community for fostering belongingness,” said Corrin McCarthy, director of Older Adult Services.

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NORTHERN VALLEY BRIEFS Sacred Heart seeks volunteers for Children’s Liturgy of the Word

Sacred Heart Church, 102 Park Ave., Haworth, is seeking two adult volunteers to help lead its Chil-

drenʼs Liturgy of the Word program for children ages 3–7.

The program takes place during Mass and is designed to help young children hear and understand Sunday readings in an engaging, age-appropriate way.

Volunteers would help present Gospel readings in simple language, assist children in connecting faith to daily life, and

help create a welcoming environment for young parishioners.

The commitment is twice monthly, with no sessions in July or August. The church said all materials will be provided and no teaching experience is required.

Interested volunteers may contact Fr. Bob or Barbara Gawel through Sacred Heart Church at (201) 387-0080.

Cresskill Woman’s Club rummage sale June 13

The Cresskill Womanʼs Club will host a rummage sale on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Cresskill Senior Center parking lot, 38 Spring St., Cresskill. A rain date is set for Sunday, June 14.

Proceeds benefit the clubʼs charities and operations. Organizers promise “something for everyone.”

Sugarhill Gang to headline Bergen County Fourth

RIDGEFIELD PARK — Bergen Countyʼs Star-Spangled Spectacular will return to Overpeck County Park on July 4 with live music, food trucks, family activities and fireworks over Overpeck Creek.

This yearʼs celebration, part of the countyʼs Bergen 250 initiative, will feature a headlining performance by the Sugarhill Gang, the legendary hip-hop group with Bergen County roots.

Festivities begin at 2 p.m. in the Ridgefield Park section of Overpeck County Park. The event will include childrenʼs activities, carnival attractions, more than 20 food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and an afternoon and evening of live music.

Other scheduled performers include the New Jersey Wind Symphony, Super Trans AM, Glenn Roberts Band and Tempo Alegre.

“The Star-Spangled Spectacular has quickly become one of Ber-

gen Countyʼs great traditions, and as we mark Americaʼs 250th anniversary, this yearʼs celebration is shaping up to be our best one yet,” County Executive Jim Tedesco said.

The celebration will conclude with fireworks over Overpeck Creek. A rain date is scheduled for July 5. The event is an official Bergen 250 program, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution through Bergen Countyʼs history, people and culture.

For schedule and updates, visit BergenJuly4th.org or follow the Bergen County Parks System on Facebook and Instagram.

Norwood dad builds free math tool

Norwood resident and North Bergen High School graduate Yoan Ante has launched MathBuilders.com, a free basictier math practice tool he built after watching his third-grade daughter struggle with math facts.

Ante, a software developer, said he wanted a tool that would show which facts a student had truly mastered, rather than averaging performance across a practice session. MathBuilders uses short daily practice, a three-second recall threshold and spaced reintroduction of facts as a diagnostic layer. Ante said the site is live and available free to Bergen County teachers who would like to try it with their classes. More information is available at MathBuilders.com.

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Members of American Legion Henry Douglas Post 58 and the American Legion Auxil-

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Indeed, while no major battles were fought within Englewoodʼs borders, events vital to the American cause did occur here.

From Liberty Pole, on July 16, 1779, Gen. Anthony Wayne planned the taking of Stony Point. It was also here that in September, 1780, Lt. Col. Alexander Hamilton wrote the letter to James Duane which is believed to be the first documented call for the conference which became the Constitutional Convention.

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the Arts,” marked Womenʼs History Month and recognized Loveʼs contributions to music, film and theater. The event was emceed by bergenPAC Board President Valerie Vainieri Huttle.

Love, known for “Heʼs a Rebel” and “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home),” began singing in her church choir as a child and went on to record with producer Phil Spector. She sang lead on “Heʼs a Rebel” and “Heʼs Sure the Boy I Love,” both credited to The Crystals, and later worked with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Sam Cooke, Dionne Warwick, Bill Medley, The Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, and Sonny and Cher.

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Also honored was Roberta mathes, who styles her surname in lowercase, bergenPAC Performing Arts School artistic director of dance. She received the Spotlight Award for her artistry and contributions to dance education and the Bergen County arts community.

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Legendary singer Gloria Gaynor presented Love with her award, and Vainieri Huttle presented mathes with hers.

Proceeds from the luncheon support bergenPAC school programs, facility upgrades, outreach efforts and student empowerment initiatives.

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JCC OF NORTHERN NJ SENIOR PROGRAM CONTINUES RAPID GROWTH

RIVER EDGE — The JCC of Northern New Jerseyʼs Active Seniors program continues to grow rapidly, with organizers reporting attendance that has more than tripled over the past four years.

According to Jennifer Sauer, director of communications and active seniors, the program averaged about 19 people for lunch gatherings four years ago. This year, weekly lunches are averaging about 60 attendees, with participation in programs often even higher.

“We are excited to engage with you—physically, intellectually, and spiritually, as we continue to grow, thrive, and build community together,” Sauer wrote in a recent community update.

The Active Seniors program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in River Edge and includes exercise classes, presentations and a kosher lunch. Organizers said advance registration has become increasingly important due to the growing attendance and the need to coordinate catering and seating.

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Englewood Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) has once again been recognized by the American Heart Association, earning the Mission: Lifeline® Gold EMS Achievement Award for the 11th consecutive year— highlighting sustained excellence in emergency heart attack and stroke response.

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Mission: Lifeline Gold Plus is awarded to EMS agencies that perform at the highest level in treating heart attack and stroke patients. To earn this designation, teams must demonstrate exceptional speed, coordination, and accuracy in the field—quickly identifying symptoms, initiating care, alerting the hospital in advance, and ensuring patients are transported to the appropriate facility—while meeting rigorous national benchmarks year after year.

“These awards reflect the strength of our entire system— where speed, training, and precision come together to deliver the highest level of care,” said Richard Sposa, MA, NRP, MICP, director of EMS and emergency preparedness at Englewood Health. “Weʼve built a model where prehospital care is tightly connected to what happens inside the hospital, and that alignment is what drives these outcomes year after year.”

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Organizers say the proposed North Jersey heritage area would focus on four broad themes: innovation and industry, suburbia and planned communities, transportation and infrastructure, and immigration and migration.

Supporters argue the designation could generate hundreds of

Moody’s reaffirms Bergen County top bond rating

HACKENSACK — Moodyʼs Ratings has reaffirmed Bergen Countyʼs Aaa bond rating, the highest rating awarded by the agency, according to county officials.

In a rating action issued April 20, Moodyʼs also assigned an Aaa rating to the countyʼs 2026 general obligation bonds and affirmed the countyʼs stable outlook.

County Executive Jim Tedesco said the rating reflects Bergen Countyʼs long-term financial management.

“Moodyʼs reaffirmation of our Aaa bond rating once again validates the disciplined, responsible approach weʼve taken to managing Bergen Countyʼs finances,” Tedesco said in a statement.

According to the county, Moodyʼs cited Bergenʼs strong financial management, growing

reserves and large economic base among the reasons for the rating.

The agency described Bergen Countyʼs economy as “large, dynamic and wealthy,” with an estimated $85 billion economy and a tax base approaching $240 billion.

Commissioners Chairman Steven Tanelli said the rating helps the county secure favorable borrowing rates for capital projects.

An Aaa rating signals exceptional creditworthiness and allows the county to borrow at lower interest rates, potentially reducing the cost of financing infrastructure and other public projects. said County officials Moodyʼs also pointed to Bergen Countyʼs governance, liquidity and reserve levels as strengths, while noting that long-term liabilities remain a factor to watch.

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entrepreneurship and communitydevelopment grants.

The foundation said the initiative also aims to preserve the regionʼs diverse cultural and historical identity while strengthening low- and moderate-income communities.

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consultants August Carlino of Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation and cultural anthropology and heritage specialist Dr. Nancy Morgan.

Supporters of the initiative include former Gov. Thomas Kean, U.S. Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., Assembly members Clinton Calabrese and Shama Haider, State Sen. Britnee Timberlake, along with universities, historical organizations, arts groups and community-development organizations across North Jersey.

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HACKENSACK — A Bergen County-based nonprofit is leading an ambitious regional effort to secure federal designation for a seven-county North Jersey National Heritage Area, a move supporters say could bring significant tourism, arts, preservation and economic-development funding to the region.

The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation is spearheading the initiative alongside a coalition of more than 80 partner organizations.

A public event, “Community Conversation: National Heritage Area in New Jersey,” is scheduled for June 3 from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m. at the South Orange Performing Arts Center in South Orange. Residents, business owners, artists, historians, nonprofits and local officials are invited to participate either in person or via Zoom.

The proposed heritage area would encompass Bergen, Hudson, Essex, Union, Morris, Passaic and Sussex counties.

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Joyce advised speaking with FAA approach controllers for New York sector, and the New York TRACON [FAA approach control in Westbury, N.Y.] to understand exactly why aircraft are at the altitude and locations at any given point in time over Bergen County.”

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proudly celebrates the ranging accomplishments of our local alumni—young men and women who’ve graduated from area high schools and gone on to meet new challenges with purpose and heart. We recognize the families, teachers, coaches, and mentors who helped guide them on their journey. We honor not just individual achievement, but also the community that helps shape thoughtful, resilient, and compassionate citizens of an interdependent world.

Northern Valley residents were among members of the University of Scrantonʼs Class of 2026, receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees during commencement ceremonies May 24 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Township.

Undergraduate degrees were awarded to Gretchen Haray of Haworth, Bachelor of Science in early and primary teacher education; Samantha Kosmark of Old Tappan, Bachelor of Science in environmental science; and Roseman Kruah of Englewood, Bachelor of Science in liberal studies.

Noelle Gonzalez of Harrington Park earned a Doctor of Physical Therapy in physical therapy.

The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university in Northeastern Pennsylvania. * * * Students at Fairleigh Dickinson Universityʼs Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck named to the Fall 2025 Deanʼs List include Cheng He Piao and Vivaan Kohli, both of Tenafly; Eva Jas Garcia and Taj McCain,

both of Englewood; Dimitrios Mantziaris of Alpine; and Joy Damato of Tenafly.

* * * Students at Fairleigh Dickinson Universityʼs Metropolitan Campus named to the Fall 2025 Honors List include Citlalli Ruiz, Erismaldy Alba Holguin, Darlenne Grullon Ramos, Kaden Whiteside, Carlos Alba, Ashley Herrera Cortes, Rosselyn Zometa, Steven Bedrosian, Valeria Perez Cardenas, Sarah Gomez, Oriana Muriel, and Temar Nicholas, all of Englewood; Trennity Horne and Eugenia Lim, both of Tenafly; Ava Mattessich and Dylan Rock, both of Cresskill; Santiago Jimenez and Michael Glass, both of Haworth; and Cody Budinich of Harrington Park. * * * Muhlenberg College studentathletes competing in NCAA spring athletics include Abby Liebowitz of Tenafly, a junior pitcher/utility player on the softball team studying neuroscience, and Averi Galioto of Harrington Park, a sophomore third base/utility player studying business administration.

Keely Morrissey of Cresskill was elected to membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at Clemson University. * * * Reece Holden of Tenafly, a Tenafly High School graduate and member of Muhlenberg Collegeʼs Class of 2029, recently participated in two Muhlenberg productions, performing as Death in the spring staging of “Everybody” and serving as light board operator for the collegeʼs musical adaptation of “Twelfth Night.”

Students named to the Georgia Institute of Technology Deanʼs List for Fall 2025 include Alvyn Kwon of Demarest, Mia Villavicencio of Tenafly and Kevin Zhang of Harrington Park.

Eitan Frankowitz of Tenafly was elected to membership in The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at the University of Michigan.

* * * Christopher Short of Closter earned first-team All-America honors at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships after finishing seventh in the 400 meters in a schoolrecord 47.95 seconds for Muhlenberg College. Short, a finance and business administration major, also is a member of the Muhlenberg football team. * * * Noah Kim of Englewood Cliffs earned Faculty Honors at the Georgia Institute of Technology for Fall 2025 .

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* * * Yubin Kim of Englewood Cliffs earned a Bachelor of Science in industrial engineering with highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. * * * Students named to Emerson Collegeʼs Fall 2025 Deanʼs List include Gabriella Berry of Englewood, Anouk Person of Haworth and Rebecca Wong of Tenafly.

The following local students are among the University of Georgiaʼs Class of 2026 graduates eligible to participate in spring commencement exercises May 7–8: Katie Klein of Old Tappan and Sabrina Golden of Tenafly. * * * Tina Chugranis of Norwood is among Flagler Collegeʼs Class of 2026 graduates. Chugranis will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in hospitality and tourism management.

* * * Southern New Hampshire University named Kristina Enersen of Harrington Park and Kimberly Diaz, Antanasia Lewis and Victor Silva, all of Englewood, to its Spring 2026 Presidentʼs List.

* * * Muhlenberg College announced three local members of its Class of 2026 are earning bachelorʼs degrees this May: Daniella Chernow of Tenafly, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, psychology major with a music minor; Dan Harel of Cresskill, Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, theatre and media and communication major; and Jack Scuro of Haworth, Bachelor of Arts, economics major with a philosophy minor. * * * Samantha Kranzler of Norwood was named to Western Carolina Universityʼs Spring 2026 Chancellorʼs List.

* * * Monmouth University named Kiera Bianchi of Demarest to its Spring 2026 Deanʼs List.

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BCC graduates nearly 1,100 — in style

NEWARK — Bergen Community College celebrated nearly 1,100 graduates during its 57th annual commencement ceremony May 15 at the Prudential Center.

The class of 2026 included 66 students who earned 4.0 gradepoint averages, 15 members of the collegeʼs Turning Point Program for neurodiverse adults and 206 local high school students who completed degrees through Bergenʼs early college program.

Valedictorian Alexie Kotfisz encouraged classmates to follow their passions, even when it means changing direction.

“Standing here today proves that our circumstances may challenge us, but they do not have to define our limits,” Kotfisz said.

“There is no ideal path. So, listen to yourself, give yourself grace and learn from every setback.”

Kotfisz entered Bergen planning a culinary career before discovering an interest in mathemat-

ics. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA and will transfer to Ramapo College with a full scholarship to pursue mathematics education.

State Assemblywoman Lisa Swain served as keynote speaker, encouraging graduates to embrace “the power of one.”

“Today is not your finish line, but your starting one,” Swain said.

The ceremony also featured performances and remarks by students Sienna Jorge and Liam Setti, student government association president.

For the first time, Bergen held commencement at Prudential Center in Newark after previous venue MetLife Stadium became unavailable because of 2026 World Cup preparations.

Based in Paramus, Bergen Community College enrolls more than 24,000 students across campuses in Paramus, Hackensack and Lyndhurst.

Poll: Prudential Center tops list of burial wishes for NJ fans Sports fandom is often framed as a lifelong commitment, but for some supporters, itʼs something even more permanent. The kind of loyalty that doesnʼt just survive bad seasons, relocations, or heartbreak, but quite literally follows them to the grave.

A new survey of 3,013 sports fans by SportsbookReview.com, a leading sports review site, set out to explore just how deep those allegiances run, asking a surprisingly revealing question: If given the choice, which stadium would you want your ashes scattered in?

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the venues fans feel most emotionally tied to and how those connections blur the line between tradition, identity, and ritual. The study also digs into how far supporters would actually go to make it happen, including whether they would bend (or quietly ignore) the rules to secure a final resting place on hallowed ground.

New Jersey sports fans' choices were as follows: #1. Prudential Center, Newark. Since 2007, Prudential Center has been the home of the Devils and a premier destination for concerts and events in the New York metropolitan area. The arena

gave New Jersey a world-class venue to call its own, separate from the shadow of Manhattan, and Devils fans who made the Rock their second home understand what that independence means. Even imagining ashes scattered here — purely as a symbolic idea — reflects a devotion to a franchise and a building that truly belongs to the Garden State.

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#3. SHI Stadium, Piscataway. On the banks of the Raritan River since 1994, SHI Stadium has been where Rutgers football continues to build toward Big Ten respectability. To rest here is to remain part of a program that represents the state of New Jersey on college football's biggest stage.

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again, across decades.

Would Fans Bend the Rules?

The survey also explored how far supporters would go to make this final wish a reality: 23% said they would still consider scattering ashes even if it wasnʼt allowed.

Where Would They Choose?

If given the choice of location within a stadium: • 64% would choose the field or court.

• 32% would prefer outside the stadium • 4% would opt for the stands

How Would Loved Ones Feel?

Being asked to carry out such a request brings its own emotional weight: • 30% would feel honored • 49% would feel comfortable, but unsure how to go about it • 21% would feel uncomfortable

Should Stadiums Allow It? Opinion is split, but leans slightly in favor: 54% believe ashscattering should be allowed in controlled circumstances.

“Sports stadiums are some of the few places left where multiple generations share the exact same emotional experience,” says James Bisson, the editor-in-chief of SportsbookReview.com. “What weʼre seeing here isnʼt just about fandom - itʼs about memory, identity, and belonging. For many people, these venues represent a constant in their lives, so itʼs not surprising that some would want to remain connected to them in a lasting, symbolic way.”

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Following the screening, Morris discussed river cleanup efforts, community involvement and legislative changes aimed at improving water quality.

Education and wildlife outreach continue to draw families to the preserve. Flat Rockʼs rescue raptors recently appeared at LG Electronics North American headquarters in Englewood Cliffs during the companyʼs Earth Day celebration. Visitors met rescue birds including Tilly, a screech owl, and Jones, a red-tailed hawk, while learning about birds of prey and wildlife conservation.

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Don Torino, right, president of Bergen County Audubon Society, speaks at Flat Rock Brook Nature Center about his new book, “More… Life in the Meadowlands.” With him is the book’s editor and photographer, James Falletti. The Audubon Society hosts annual events such as Native Plant Day, Butterfly Day, the Eagle Festival and the Birding Festival. Photo courtesy Don Torino

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