Award-Winning Pascack Dance Team Makes Appeal for Uniform Funding

Overview: Members of the Pascack Regional Dance Team, which boasts over 22 national championship titles, appeared before the Pascack Valley School Board to appeal for financial assistance to purchase new uniforms. The appeal came amid discussions of remarkable advancements in standardized test scores and academic achievement metrics, with the district outperforming state averages in multiple categories.

Bergen County Approves Over $100 Million in Bonds for Vital Improvements; Hears Firing Range Proposal

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, over $100 million in bonds were introduced and approved for various departments and community projects, from health improvements to public works and educational facilities. A proposal for a new state-of-the-art firing range was also made. The commissioners expressed pride in various community engagements and discussed plans for environmental, educational, and inclusivity initiatives.

River Vale Council Advances $1.2M Road Project, Affordable Housing Initiative

Overview: In the recent River Vale Town Council meeting, the council advanced plans for a $1.2 million road resurfacing program, a significant affordable housing project, and celebrated the township’s new AA credit rating.

Bergen Community College Unveils Innovative Initiatives Amid Surging Enrollment

Overview: In a recent Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting, a variety of dynamic topics were discussed, including innovative collaborative initiatives, grant acquisitions, and enrollment updates.

Valedictorian’s Candid Speech on Racial Discrimination Prompts Censorship Push by School Board

Overview: When Pascack Valley High School’s 2023 valedictorian, Kareena Shah, chose to share her personal struggles and experiences with racial discrimination and health issues in her graduation speech, it reverberated beyond the ceremony. Shah’s compelling narrative unveiled a deeply personal side of her journey, one that highlighted the pervasive racism she encountered as an Indian American student and her resilience in the face of adversity. However, it seems the message from Shah’s speech didn’t land with everyone as intended.