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