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Sydney Ben-Yishay defending the ball during a scrimmage Sept. 24th.

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Matt Austin, Photographer September 25, 2020

Fall sports begin amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The football, girls soccer, and boys soccer teams faced off in their first scrimmages of the season on Sept. 24. The only spectators allowed at the games...

Protesters walk along Old Tappan Road. Many held signs advocating for the Black Lives Matter movement.

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Ava Kim, Photographer June 11, 2020

The death of George Floyd, a black man who was killed at the hands of a white police officer in Minneapolis, has sparked many protests throughout the country. Local citizens gathered along Old Tappan Road...

Protesters stand together in Hillsdale. Many joined to advocate for the Black Lives Matter movement.

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David Harnett, Photographer June 4, 2020

After the death of George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man who was killed at the hands of a white police officer, many across the United States have been protesting. Community members gathered in Hillsdale...

Flags are displayed at the River Vale Fire Department North Firehouse. Unlike past years, people had to celebrate Memorial Day by following social distancing rules.

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Luke Visco and Victoria Donofrio May 29, 2020

During these unprecedented times, many have become creative in the way Memorial Day was celebrated. Many flags were placed throughout Hillsdale and River Vale.

"Happy days will come again" is written a rock. Due to the pandemic, Hillsdale and River Vale residents have left messages on rocks throughout the towns.

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Olivia Jackson, Photographer May 21, 2020

To spread hope during the pandemic, many Hillsdale and River Vale residents have painted rocks with messages. The rocks have been left on front lawns throughout the towns.

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Victoria Donofrio and Matt Austin May 14, 2020

To honor the Class of 2020, Pascack Valley has been turning on the lights of the football field at 8:20 p.m. for 20 minutes and 20 seconds every Friday night. Many high schools throughout Bergen County...

An train travels towards Hoboken on the Pascack Valley line. NJ Transit announced Thursday it will hold testing for its employees.

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Evie Higgins and Matt Austin April 30, 2020

Many people in the local area take the NJ Transit to New York City for work. Phil Murphy announced Thursday that transit employees will be tested for the coronavirus, according to NJ.com.

River Vale resident Tom Donofrio wears scrubs, googles, gloves, and a mask. He works for the Visiting Nurse Association as a physical therapist and treats patients at their homes.

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Victoria Donofrio and Matt Austin April 23, 2020

To protect himself against the coronavirus, River Vale resident Tom Donofrio wears scrubs, eye protection, gloves, and a mask while he works with his patients as a physical therapist. He is one of many...

A lawn sign thanks medical professionals and personnel on the frontlines of the pandemic. Many can be found throughout the surrounding towns.

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Matt Austin, Victoria Donofrio, and Olivia Jackson April 16, 2020

Throughout Hillsdale and River Vale, people are thanking the efforts of first responders and all people fighting against the coronavirus. Showing support varies from lawn signs, posters, and banners.

Caution tape surrounds the playground at Ann Blanche Smith School. All across New Jersey, parks and playgrounds are closed.

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Matt Austin, Victoria Donofrio, and Rachel Cohen April 9, 2020

The playground of Ann Blanche Smith School in Hillsdale is blocked off to prevent gatherings during the pandemic. Gov. Phil Murphy extended the closure of all public schools “indefinitely” at his coronavirus...

"Thank you healthcare heroes" is written on the driveway of a house in River Vale. Hillsdale and River Vale residents have shown their support through chalk drawings and messages. 

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Victoria Donofrio, Matt Austin, and Rachel Cohen April 3, 2020

During the national state of emergency due to the coronavirus, healthcare professionals are working sleepless nights to help patients recover in hospitals, emergency rooms, and urgent care centers. Throughout...

This portrait was inspired by the first day of spring on Friday, March 21. Smoke Signal photographer Evie Higgins took a portrait of freshman Ava Kim during the week before classes were moved online.

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Matt Austin and Evie Higgins March 26, 2020

Over the past week with Pascack Valley shut down due to coronavirus concerns, Smoke Signal photographers have had time on their hands to edit and finish portraits. The photographs were taken during...

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