Bergen County News

The day after Newark Archbishop John J. Myers announced the resignation of his top deputy in response to a growing scandal centered on a former Wyckoff assistant pastor, Catholic officials provided more detail about a series of initiatives designed to prevent future instances of sexual abuse by clergy members.

The chairman of the transition for the new council majority in Hackensack announced a bipartisan team Friday to help advise them on their July 1 takeover of city government.

LEONIA - Bergen County Executive Kathleen Donovan and the Board of Chosen Freeholders dedicated the tennis court at Overpeck County Park North in memory of Andrew Jay-Hoon Kim on May 18.

Daria Trumpet with Dylan at the dog run in Phelps Park, Teaneck. There's an increasing demand in North Jersey for areas where dogs can exercise and socialize.

The Bergen County Animal Shelter, located in Teterboro, always has many animals who are looking for a great home.

State officials are taking their cabinet meeting on the road next week. The Office of Gov.

NORTH ARLINGTON - A borough man has been arrested, accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, authorities said Friday.

A high-ranking official in the Newark Archdiocese who signed an agreement with law enforcement barring a former Wyckoff associate pastor from working with children - which the priest has been charged with violating - has resigned, church officials said Friday.

A 'Blue Mass' to honor the memory of fallen police officers was held at Our Lady Of Mount Carmel Church on Wednesday.

Spend an evening with young, talented playwrights whose theatrical endeavors showcase the creative abilities of local students.

MOONACHIE - Representatives from the state Department of Banking and Insurance will be on hand at the local Sandy Recovery Information Center next Wednesday to answer Sandy victims' insurance questions.

The first time the Front Bottoms played Maxwell's in Hoboken, only a few people showed up.

Behind freshman pitcher Sarah Piening the Blue Wolves were able to shut down the sixth-seeded Fair Lawn offense and able to get some key hits en route to a 5-0 victory for the third-seeded Immaculate Conception on Saturday at Immaculate Heart Academy.

A homeless River Road panhandler who fled when confronted by police Thursday was found a short time later on 6th Street and arrested on drug charges, Lt.

County Executive Kathleen Donovan recognized the achievements of the six Girl Scouts who sat on the stage of New Milford High School Wednesday evening to receive their gold award.

BOGOTA - Bogota recently received a grant to improve Olsen Park. The funds are being used to put down a rubberized surface to create a safer playground area for resident children.

Fair Lawn Police Capt. Bob Kneer leaders the honor guard into Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Ridgewood for the start of the second annual Law Enforcement Blue Mass.

Officials are hoping to find a few good pooches, and of course their owners, to volunteer to be part of a Rutherford Goose Patrol at Memorial Field.

Recent negative portrayals of Bayonne Medical Center conveniently forgot to mention the real truth behind the hospital's billing charges.

Police arrested an Elmwood Park man on May 12 for allegedly having sexually abused two female acquaintances, ages 9 and 7, at a home in Elmwood Park earlier this month.