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Old Tappan NJ, Tensions ran high in Old Tappan on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, as Northern Valley Regional High School (NVOT) was plunged into a grueling three-hour lockdown. What began as a student’s report of a potential weapon quickly escalated into a massive multi-agency response that gripped the Bergen County community.
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Old Tappan NJ, after nearly 300 years standing on the same wooded lot, the Gerrit J. Haring House — a Revolutionary War-era Dutch stone home — will soon be moved to make room for an 80,000-square-foot assisted living facility. The controversial project, finalized through a settlement between the Borough of Old Tappan and Capital Senior Housing, ends a years-long legal dispute over the property’s future.
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Old Tappan NJ, Two men were arraigned today on charges related to their roles in a large-scale mortgage fraud scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.
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Old Tappan NJ, Assemblymen Robert Auth and John Azzariti officially announced their campaign for re-election Thursday, determined to keep fighting for Bergen County families. The two incumbents, each bringing distinct expertise and a shared commitment to public service, have pledged to work as a unified team to address the issues that matter most to their constituents.
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Old Tappan NJ, , in a shocking turn of events, an NYU freshman has accused her roommate, a Bergen County native, of stealing and selling her expensive jewelry. The New York Post reports that Aurora Agapov, daughter of Russian mining magnate Andre Agapov, filed a lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court against her roommate from Old Tappan.
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Old Tappan NJ, Volunteer firefighters should receive the same state-funded cancer screening benefits as their professional counterparts, Assemblyman Robert Auth says.
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Old Tappan NJ, As election season heats up in Old Tappan, a slew of issues have surfaced, raising concerns about transparency and adherence to electoral laws. Reports indicate that the “Old Tappan Republican Party” is operating without a legal address, treasurer, or proper financial statements, prompting questions and frustration among residents.
Continue reading Election Season: A Call for Accountability and Transparency in Old Tappan
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Old Tappan NJ, NJDEP Fish & Wildlife’s Hooked on Fishing Program is hosting the 9th Annual Youth Fishing Challenge (YFC) statewide to introduce youth, ages 20 and younger, to freshwater fishing and to encourage children to avoid drugs, alcohol and tobacco by pursuing fun activities.
Continue reading New Jersey’s Hooked on Fishing-Not on Drugs Program Annual Youth Fishing Challenge
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Old Tappan NJ, according to Police Chief Joseph Tracy, a father and his two young children were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Old Tappan on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 8:20 a.m. when Old Tappan police officer Nicholas Antonucci, stationed at the school grounds, received reports of the accident on Charles Place near Kay Street. Officer Antonucci promptly responded and discovered the three victims on the ground.
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Old Tappan NJ, the bridge at Rivervale Road and Old Tappan Road is back open after complete reconstruction! Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco said in a Facebook post , “After almost a year of renovations, the Old Tappan Road Bridge is now open to traffic! Renovations included the complete demolition and replacement of the bridge, approach roadway improvements, and intersection adjustments to meet current AASHTO/NJDOT standards. ”
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Continue reading Firefighter injured, and family displaced in 3-alarm fire in Old Tappan
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Old Tappan NJ, in what can only be characterized as a blatant disregard for both a historical site and an environmental treasure an assisted living facility planned for a tree-filled tract of land on Old Tappan Road is moving forward, over the objections of environmentalists and historians, who say the development threatens wetlands, local wildlife and a nearly 300-year-old home on the property.
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Old Tappan NJ , Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of DANIEL G. PFEIFFER (DOB: 6/13/1989; single; program coordinator) of 12 Windsor Place, Old Tappan, NJ on stalking-related charges. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love.
