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MERGER THE FALLEN AIMS AT Hero Dexter Lawrence surprises OT standout Liam Volz completes Sam Bilali with $10K grant, bowl tickets Troop 120 service BOOSTING project; memorial ACCESS reads, ‘All gave some, SALUTE TO
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RWJBarnabas Health and Englewood Health announced Monday, Jan. 5, that they have signed a definitive agreement that would bring Englewood Health into the RWJBarnabas system, a move the organizations say is aimed at expanding access to services across Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties. The proposed transaction still requires multiple state and federal approvals before it can be finalized, and officials said the review process is expected to extend into 2027. Under the agreement, RWJBarnabas said it would make significant capital investments in Englewood and would bolster Englewood Healthʼs outpatient network and community health programs. The systems said the goal is to strengthen Englewoodʼs role as a regional provider while expanding access to specialized services and community-based resources. Mark E. Manigan, president and CEO of RWJBarnabas
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some gave all’ BY JOHN SNYDER OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
Dexter Lawrence II was joined by Samuel A. Taylor, MD, a sports medicine surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and associate team physician for the Giants, and Scott Hallenbeck, CEO and executive director of USA Football, in honoring Bilali as the 2025 USA Football Heart of a Giant award winner. The award is presented by HSS and the New York Giants. Credit: USA Football, New York Giants and Hospital for Special Surgery.
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A new Battlefield Cross memorial has been installed in Norwood, completed in October 2025, as the Eagle Scout service project of Liam Volz of BSA Norwood Troop 120. The Battlefield Cross is a symbolic field memorial honoring a fallen soldier, traditionally depicting a rifle planted in the ground with a helmet on top and dog tags hanging from the weapon, with boots at the base. The memorial bears the inscription: “All gave some, some gave all.” Volz described the project as “a journey of service, reflection, and deep gratitude,” telling those gathered for the unveiling that he chose the Battlefield Cross to honor men and women who died in service to the nation. “This symbol made of boots, a rifle, a helmet, and dog tags, represents the bravery, sacrifice, and humanity of every service member who never made it home,” Volz
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It was “all aboard” at the Tenafly Senior Center as more than 100 rang in the New Year with a “Cruising into 2026” party.
It’s a 1930s winter in this scene that looks at the Tenafly railroad station. Just look at those old cars! Kristin Beuscher reports.
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ANTOR NITZA SHAMAH has served Temple Sinai of Bergen County in Tenafly since receiving her cantorial ordination from The NVP Hebrew Union Interview Collegeʼs Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music in 1991. At Temple Sinai, she selects, organizes and presents the music for servBy Hillar y ices and proViders grams, working closely with temple accompanist and choral director Cynthia Powell. She is the founder and musical director of Temple Sinaiʼs volunteer Rock Shabbat Band, an upbeat Friday-night program that pairs a congregational dinner with a musical service designed to bring the community together.
With support from the Sinai community, Shamah has also produced ongoing musical programs featuring guest composers and instrumentalists. As a clergy member, Shamah works with Rabbi Jordan Millstein and participates in life-cycle events. She runs the Bʼnai Mitzvah program and helps prepare students to lead prayers and chant Torah and Haftarah portions, alongside co-teachers Gali Stern and Rabbi Amy Ariel. She also participates in adult and school-age educational programs and founded and ran an interfaith couples group for parents from different backgrounds who chose to raise Jewish children. Born and raised in Israel, Shamah completed army service and earned a degree in music education from the Oranim School of Education of the Kibbutz Movement, then completed studies at the Tel Aviv Academy of Music with a degree in musical performance. In Israel, she was a member of
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Hillary Viders: You have strong roots in Israel. What was it like serving in the army there? Nitza Shamah: I was a member of an entertainment group that traveled all over and sang for the troops. It was a unique, inspiring and uplifting type of service, very different from what most young men and women were assigned to do. HV: When you studied at the Tel Aviv Academy of Music, was it a competitive setting? NS: I have very fond memories of that time. Needless to say, it was both challenging and rewarding. HV: Given the constant alert for terrorism in Israel, have you or your family members witnessed anything frightening? NS: Of course, there were always scary, uncertain and upsetting times in Israel, but nothing compared to what has been going on since Oct. 7. HV: How did you decide to become a cantor? NS: Already in New York and trying to explore new singing opportunities, I joined a New York City synagogue choir. This was my first time experiencing Reform Movement-type worship. It was so different from anything I knew back home. The beautiful choral music, the rich sound of the organ, the way men and women were treated as equals,
the open-minded, heartfelt spirituality — all that was so fascinating and captivating. A couple of months later, I applied and was accepted to Hebrew Union College Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music, a place that has become a wonderful home away from home for me. HV: Was it difficult to assimilate into the American way of life? NS: Studying at HUC in a Jewish environment and then moving to Tenafly to become part of Temple Sinai havenʼt felt like I needed to assimilate. My Israeli roots have always been a deep source of joy and pride for me, and the Temple Sinai family embraced me just the way I was. HV: You have sung Hebrew melodies for many years. Do you also sing nonreligious music? NS: I have always loved the classical vocal repertoire and Israeli popular music, so yes, I have sung nonreligious music as well. HV: Temple Sinai services with the Rock Shabbat Band are a huge success. Who selects the music that is performed? NS: Thatʼs a great question. As far as Shabbat prayers, I usually select and introduce the music. We also have a unique custom of picking a popular American song that complements one of the themes of the weekly Torah portion. I share the content of the portion with the band, and the members of the band suggest a song. In addition, once or twice a year I invite a special singer-songwriter to join the band. The artist shares his or her music and leads the service with us. HV: You participate in adult and school-age educational pro-
“I try to inspire the kids and the parents to be curious, to keep asking questions, to never stop learning, and to always become suspicious when someone offers them a perfect, final-sounding answer.” — Cantor Nitza Shamah
grams. What are the most important lessons that you teach? NS: I try to inspire the kids and the parents to be curious, to keep asking questions, to never stop learning, and to always become suspicious when someone offers them a perfect, finalsounding answer. HV: What values do you want to pass on to your children? NS: Morality, self-reflection, a sense of personal responsibility to all life, generosity, and charitable care for others.
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said. “It reminds us of the cost of our freedom, the weight of duty, and the courage of those who stood in harmʼs way so others could live in peace.” Volz said the memorial is intended to be a lasting place of reflection for the community—“a place where we can honor the fallen, support the living, and remem-
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TʼS A 1930S winter in this scene that
looks at the Tenafly railroad station. Just look at those old cars! Today the Tenafly station stands as a historical gem in the midst of a busy suburban town. Yet, few people realize just what this beautiful depot once meant to this region. Tenaflyʼs settlement, like that of many other Bergen County municipalities, hinged largely on the railroad. On May 26, 1859, the first train on the Northern Railroad line came down from Piermont, N.Y., southbound toward Jersey City. Originally Englewood and Closter were our only two local stops on the line, but by the turn of the 20th century there were also stations in Tenafly, Cresskill, and Demarest,
With the coming of the railroad, land speculators realized the region’s potential. The man of the house could now commute to New York City.
plus two more stops in Englewood. The trip to New York City had previously taken hours in each direction by horsedrawn wagon and ferry. Isolated from the East Coastʼs hub of commerce, the Northern Valley had been sparsely populated and little developed. Land could be purchased for a pittance. The small number of families all knew each other, and farming was their way of life. With the coming of the railroad, land speculators realized the regionʼs potential. The man of the house could now commute to New York City by day, while his family could live far from the hustle and bustle, where the water and air were clean, and the vistas unspoiled. Speculators bought up acreage from farmers, subdivided it, and built homes
from the railroad depots outward. The price of land increased exponentially. The railroad station was built in 1874, back when Tenafly was a village within Palisades Township. The station was designed and built by Daniel T. Atwood, a New Yorkbased architect, in the High Victorian Gothic style. This was no humble country station— its elegant style was intended to draw an affluent population, who wanted the clean country air along with a side of sophistication. A new way of life took hold, and Tenafly went from an isolated country hamlet to a bustling suburb. Many wealthy New Yorkers made homes in Tenafly, and elegant mansions dotted the landscape by the late 19th century.
Tim Adriance kicks off ‘250th’ Roundtable Series Bergen County’s Jersey Dutch, Wednesday, Jan. 14 HACKENSACK Bergen250 and the Bergen County Division of Cultural & Historic Affairs will kick off a 2026 Revolutionary War Roundtable Series on Wednesday, Jan. 14, with a lecture examining why some of Bergen Countyʼs “Jersey Dutch” residents aligned with the Patriot movement during the American Revolution. The opening program, titled “Roots of Resistance: Why Some Jersey Dutch Joined the Patriot Cause in the Revolution,” is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Bergen County Administration Buildingʼs
Learning Center, 4th floor, 1 Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack. The presentation will be led by Tim Adriance, described by organizers as a lifelong Bergen County resident and historic preservation specialist who has consulted on and worked at historic sites across the county. The county said his restoration work has been published in magazines including Better Homes and Gardens. In announcing the event, Bergen250 said the Jan. 14 talk will begin a year-long focus on the region before, during and after the Revolutionary period. The organizationʼs description of the kickoff lecture frames Bergen County as a place where cul-
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Ready to go: OTFD officers sworn for 2026 were installed at the January meeting of the mayor and council.
Sworn in by Mayor Tom Gallagher were Chief of Department
Charles Anders IX, Deputy Chief Chris Reilly, Captain Kristel Mockler, and Lieutenants Nick Chriscoulo, Steve Naylis, Brady Gallagher, and Christopher Husslein. The chiefs and captain typically assume supervisory roles at fires and emergencies, including incident commander and/or operations commander. The lieutenants provide immediate supervision and leadership as firefighters carry out the departmentʼs six firefight-
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Special Surgery (HSS) and associate team physician for the Giants, and Scott Hallenbeck, CEO and executive director of USA Football, in honoring Bilali as the 2025 USA Football Heart of a Giant award winner. The award is presented by HSS and the New York Giants. “Working alongside both HSS and USA Football to honor and celebrate young athletes who use the sport I love as a tool to be role models within their local communities has been an incredible experience,” Lawrence said. “Samʼs story is empowering, and what he has been able to accomplish both on and off the field truly embodies what it means to have the Heart of a Giant.” Bilali, a wide receiver and defensive back, was born prematurely at 29 weeks and has cerebral palsy resulting from a stroke as a newborn, according to information provided by the program. He faced major physical challenges early in life, including multiple surgeries, but went on to play football at the youth, freshman, and varsity levels. “For more than a decade, this program has honored students who exemplify what it means to have the Heart of a Giant,” Dr. Taylor said. “I am always proud to stand alongside each yearʼs winner, and I
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“Sexy Dexy” busts out the Sack Dance in surprising Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan junior Sam Bilali with Super Bowl tickets, a trophy, and a $10,000 equipment grant for the school’s football program during a locker-room presentation at MetLife Stadium on Dec. 12, 2025. am grateful to celebrate Samʼs remarkable achievements as a player, student, and community leader.” Program organizers credited Bilaliʼs support and leadership with contributing to Northern Valleyʼs 2023 Patriot Blue Division title, 2024 Group 3 state championship, and a return to the Group 3 state championship in 2025. "I am thrilled to celebrate Sam's story and achievements with our partners at the Giants and HSS," Hallenbeck said. "USA Footballʼs Heart of a Giant Award was created to recognize the outstanding athletes who embrace the many life lessons our sport teaches
— dedication, resilience, teamwork and an unmatched commitment to succeeding on and off the field. Sam embodies all of these qualities. He is truly an inspiration and an example of what football offers young athletes." Off the field, Bilali has been elected class officer, earned a scholar-athlete award four consecutive years, and was invited to join the Junior National Honor Society, according to the program. He also founded Team Limitless, raising $4,200 to give children with disabilities the opportunity to participate in sports. An aspiring sports broadcaster, he serves as sports editor of his school newspaper.
USA Football said its Heart of a Giant program is now in its 12th year and recognizes Tri-State student participants — including tackle and flag athletes and other designated student team members — for qualities including character, commitment, and dedication.
The grand prize includes Super Bowl tickets, a trophy, an on-field recognition at a Giants home game, and a $10,000 equipment grant for the winnerʼs school. Credit: USA Football, New York Giants and Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).
Shelter seeks donations to support homeless pets
Save The Animals Rescue Team II (START II), a no-kill, allvolunteer nonprofit animal shelter based in Englewood, is asking for the publicʼs help in supporting its mission of rescuing and caring for homeless animals. In addition to its Englewood shelter, START II operates adoption sites at PetSmart locations in Wayne, Paramus, and Nanuet. The organization regularly takes in animals from New Jersey kill shelters, as well as from the South when space allows. To help maintain daily operations and provide continued care, START II is seeking donations of basic supplies, as well as volunteers for dog walking, fostering, fundraising, grant writing, and adoption events. Most-needed donations include: For dogs • ProPlan dry dog food • Poop bags • Durable, washable dog toys (e.g., KONG) CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
Tenafly Senior Center, friends, cruise into 2026 TENAFLY
It was “all aboard” at the Tenafly Senior Center, 20 S. Summit St., on Dec. 29 as more than 100 members and guests rang in the New Year with a “Cruising into
dressed for the occasion in glittery outfits, hats and headbands, along with nautical attire. A buffet prepared by volunteer chefs featured hot and cold platters and an assortment of desserts. Special guest singer Dominic Canfile entertained the crowd with classic songs, accompanying himself on the piano, and many guests took to
event, and this yearʼs celebration was no exception, with attendees offering a festive “bon voyage” to the year ahead. Michele Hausch, director of the Tenafly Senior Center, said the event reflects the centerʼs spirit. “Some folks think senior centers are dull and lifeless — but todayʼs seniors are livelier and more ener-
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es overnight excursions to destinations such as the Berkshires, Cape May and Newport, Rhode Island. “The Tenafly Senior Center is a friendly place to keep your body Photos by Hillary Viders the floor to dance. Games of bingo kept the energy going, with volunteers from the Chinese Parent Teacher Association of Tenafly and elementary and middle school students helping serve food and punch and calling the bingo numbers. When it was time to count down to 2026, guests gathered around a large 2026 overhead sign and cheered. The party is a popular annual
getic than ever,” she said. The center closed out 2025 with 648 members, Hausch said, with 28% from Tenafly and the rest from nearby Bergen County towns. “You donʼt have to live in Tenafly to join in on the fun the center offers,” she said. Hausch said the Tenafly Senior Center offers exercise, art and dance classes, educational lectures, trips and other programs. Each year, the center also organiz-
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A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Jan. 12 will examine all aspects of the City of Englewood Police Departmentʼs policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Thomas Greeley announced last week.
“Verification by the team that the City of Englewood Police Department meets the Commissionʼs “best practice” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence,” Greeley said. As part of this final on-site
assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email. The public may call 201-6862186 on Jan. 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. Email comments can be sent to rocchiuzzi@englewoodpd.org Tele-
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The Classic V Woodwind Quintet returns to Church of the Atonement (Episcopal) in Tenafly for a one-hour program Saturday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. After a dance suite introducing instruments in the woodwind family, the ensemble will perform works by Hallam, Haydn, Fine and Damase. The Classic V Winds features flutist Kristin BacchiocchiStewart, oboist Robert LeClair, clarinetist Richard Summers, hornist Carolyn Kirby and bassoonist Robert Gray. All are principal musicians who have performed with the New Jersey Wind Symphony. “We are very pleased to offer this winter entertainment supporting Episcopal Relief & Developmentʼs charitable work,” Gray said. “And this program on Jan. 24 is a unique opportunity to hear live chamber music in Tenafly.” “Weʼre delighted to offer this program to the community,” said Atonementʼs rector, the Rev. Lynne Bleich Weber. “Our music ministry is an integral part of our community outreach. We host benefit recitals and chamber concerts throughout the year and incorporate special seasonal musical programs into our liturgy. We had a wonderful response to our family concert last year featuring ʻPeter and the Wolfʼ and hope the community will join us for this varied program of classics and contemporary music.” The concert is free. An optional donation at the door will support Episcopal Relief & Development, the Episcopal Churchʼs humanitarian organization, which provides relief in the United States and in 54 countries. Church of the Atonement is at 97 Highwood Ave., at the corner of Engle Street. For more information, visit atonementtenafly.org.
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symbol of good fortune. Iʼve kept the piece all these years and still wonder: what is it, where might it have come from, and is it possible to know for sure? — Reader
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This jade pendant, found decades ago along the Hudson River in Piermont, carries a traditional swastika symbol used for well-being in many cultures. It predates and is unrelated to the Nazi symbol that later distorted its meaning in the West.
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Beginning at 1 p.m., dozens of families and friends celebrated at venues downtown. There was a throng of karaoke singers, hot cocoa, and food specials at Melʼs Butcher Box on W. Railroad Avenue. Children loved the lifesized decorations in the restaurant as well as those on the street.
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Flat Rock Brook’s sylvan party sets a joyous tone BY HILLARY VIDERS OF NORTHERN VALLEY PRESS
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said, “We strive to create stewards of our planet through an understanding and appreciation of the natural world.” This year, FRB highlighted new improvements and facilities, including a new playground on Jones Road, a nature-based playground, the orange loop trail, picnic groves and a comfort station. The area includes ADA-com-
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Christmas in Englewood is a spectacle to behold. Throughout the city, streets, restaurants and stores sparkle with colored lights and homes display gleaming decorations.
That festive spirit came to a head on Dec. 6, when residents and visitors gathered for a Christmas tree lighting celebration that began at 5:30 p.m. The massive tree stood on Van Brunt Street in front of City Hall (2-10 N. Van Brunt St.), drawing more than 150 people to the downtown. Among those on hand were Mayor Michael Wildes, City Man-
ager Robert Hoffmann, Council President Dr. Lisa Wisotsky, Councilman Dr. Ken Rosensweig, Police Chief Thomas Greeley, Deputy Police Chief Matthew De la Rosa, Fire Chief Jeff Kaplan, and former Rotary District 7490 governor Scott Reddin. The evening mixed music, performances and plenty of kidfriendly fun. Entertainment included appearances by The PerArts School at forming bergenPAC, the Englewood on the Palisades Charter School Choir, and the McCloud Elementary
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School Band and Choir. Children enjoyed a magician, while families helped themselves to cookies, popcorn and hot chocolate. At 6, Santa made a crowdpleasing entrance — arriving by fire truck. Dozens of children lined up for a chance to chat with him as parents recorded the moment on their phones. As the countdown to the tree lighting neared, Wildes told the crowd the night was about more than a downtown display. “Tonight is about more than just lighting up our downtown,” he
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The American Legion says it will closely monitor a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) reorganization that federal officials say is designed to reduce bureaucracy and speed decision-making — while keeping staffing and dayto-day operations at VA medical centers unchanged. In a message circulated to members by Bergen County American Legion Commander Dennis M. Duddie, American Legion National Commander Dan K. Wiley said he and the organizationʼs Washington Office Director, Mario Marquez, met with Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025 for a briefing on structural changes expected to roll out over the next 18 to 24 months.
That same day, VA publicly announced its intent to reorganize VHAʼs management structure, saying the goal is to “eliminat[e] duplicative layers of bureaucracy,” empower local hospital directors, and apply VA policies consistently across the system. The department said it will announce precise organizational and personnel changes in early 2026, with implementation planned over 18 to 24 months. VA also emphasized that “staffing and operations at VA medical centers and clinics will not
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executive order directing the federal government to complete the rulemaking process to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The order cites a 2023 recommendation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to reschedule marijuana and notes that the Justice Department issued a proposed rule in May 2024 that is awaiting an administrative law hearing. In a Legion statement, Wiley said reclassification would remove
federal barriers to large-scale research into cannabisʼ potential therapeutic value for conditions that disproportionately affect veterans, including PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and chronic pain. The American Legion has advocated for expanded medical marijuana research for years. A Legion resolution adopted at its 2016 national convention urged federal action to facilitate research and to remove marijuana from Schedule I and reclassify it to recognize potential medical value, according to the organization.
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