County Board Approves Funds for Emergency Repairs at Bergen County Justice Center

Overview: In a recent convergence of the Bergen County Board of Commissioners, a myriad of pressing issues and community proposals were brought to the fore, with the emergency condition at the Bergen County Justice Center emerging as the focal point of discussions.

Hackensack School Board Advances African American History Curriculum Amid Scheduling Crisis

Overview: In a recent Hackensack School Board meeting, board and community members convened to discuss the ongoing efforts to integrate African American history into the social studies curriculum, in line with a state mandate, and to address pressing scheduling issues at Hackensack Middle School.

Rochelle Park Halts Flag Raisings Amidst Discord Over LGBTQ Flag

Overview: The Rochelle Park Town Council resolved to pause any further approvals of new flag raisings in the township during its recent meeting. The determination comes after months of council debates surrounding the LGBTQ pride flag.

Rochelle Park Narrowly Permits Raising of Hispanic Heritage Flag, Considers Banning Pride Flags on Township Property

Overview: During the recent Rochelle Park Township Committee meeting, a heated debate unfolded around a proposed flag ordinance that governs which flags can be displayed on township properties; a decision drafted following a June resolution on the raising of the pride flag. As the Committee pushed a first reading of the ordinance to the next meeting, a slim majority voted to permit the raising of a flag for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Bergen Community College Board of Trustees Honors Late Steve Paulino with Scholarship

Overview: In a Bergen Community College Board of Trustees meeting held on September 6, 2023, members united in mourning and honoring the life and legacy of the late Steve Paulino, a former board member who served from November 2019 until his passing earlier this year. Alongside this, the board navigated discussions on new collaborations, celebrated student achievements, and steered the course for institutional accreditation.