CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — The day Kristi Heller's 19-year-old dog died, she immediately began her volunteer work at Bergen County Protect and Rescue Foundation in Cliffside Park."I got [my dog] when I was 19. From when I was in college, got married and bought my house, she was with me half my life," Volunteer Kristi Heller said. "I thought I would need to be euthanized ...

NORWOOD, N.J. — The Silberberg family of Norwood was used to the routine of birthdays, but this year thought they'd try something new. Instead of collecting presents, the family is taking donations for the Bergen County Protect and Rescue Foundation in Cliffside Park.Orit Silberberg got the idea after seeing her son, Stav, rejoice over each newly opened present only to toss it aside for ...

CLIFFSIDE PARK. N.J. -- #GivingTuesday has taken on another meaning for the first time this year, it’s also National Giving Day, and Bergen County Protect and Rescue Foundation is seeking donations to help.Inspired to help make a difference in the animal world, BCP&R was created. It is a 501c(3) non-profit, volunteer operated, no-kill animal shelter.BCP&R is a member of the ...

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Families with fur babies are invited to have their holiday photos taken with Santa Claus at several events over the weekend.Santa is a natural with pets and will be stopping by Heights Flower Shoppe at 209 Boulevard during the annual Hasbrouck Heights Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting. He will be available from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.He’ll appear the next day at the ...

FORT LEE, N.J. -- Fort Lee families and pets can celebrate Halloween at Paws in the Park, Fort Lee's second annual Halloween Dog Park-tacular Saturday.Paws in the Park will feature pet adoptions, free nail clippings, training tips, local vendors, a photo booth, tricky tray raffle and Halloween costumes for sale. There will be a dog Halloween costume contest . . . and owners can dress ...

CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — The Cliffside Park Neighborhood Crime Watch meeting will be held on Wed., Oct. 26 at 7 p.m.With more than 50 members, the borough’s committee is among the largest in Bergen County. It was recognized for just that by Mayor Thomas Calabrese.The meetings, which were started in 2007 by Police Officer Rodney Telleri, cover crimes committed in and around Cliffside Park ...

CLIFFSIDE PARK, NJ  -- Cliffside Park residents and businesses will breathe a sigh of relief this weekend as the massive construction crane at the Town Centre will be disassembled. Road closures over the next two days will ensure safety for the crew and pedestrians.The following road closures will be in effect.Anderson Avenue will be closed on:• Saturday from 5:30 a.m.-8 ...

CLIFFSIDE PARK, N,J. -- The Bergen County Protect and Rescue Foundation of Cliffside Park will be holding several pet adoption events throughout Bergen County on Sunday, Oct. 2, helping find forever homes for its cats and dogs.Anyone searching for a new furry family member or looking to donate can attend one of three upcoming events:Carnivale of the Dogs Ridgewood, Wild Duck Pond, 1133 ...

FAIRVIEW, N.J. -- Authorities at the Fairview/Cliffside Park border conducted inspections Wednesday morning into early afternoon of jitney buses that travel along Anderson Avenue to and from New York City.Jitneys were diverted into the parking lot of what used to be the A&P supermarket and inspected by investigators from the state Motor Vehicle Commission, the state Department of ...

CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — A tree suddenly fell on top of a local plumbing service van parked outside Cliffside Park's A.K. Macagna Funeral Home Thursday.No injuries were reported, though local authorities worked to clear the limbs from the sidewalk and the Anthony and Son Plumbing and Heating truck.The funeral home is located at the intersection of Edgewater Road and Anderson Avenue.No ...