Heights High School Gets 'Best' Rank, Missing Teen Tops News in May

Hasbrouck Heights Named One of America's 'Best' High Schools

Hasbrouck Heights High School is one of the best in the country according to Newsweek's top 2,000 best high schools list, released Monday.

Heights' Bernice Family Takes Over Convenience Store

There are some new faces behind the counter at Nick's Quick Stop. The Hasbrouck Heights Bernice family has recently taken over the convenience store at the corner of Boulevard and Walter Avenue.

East Rutherford Family Searches for Missing Teen

Seventeen year old girl Paola Terrazas of East Rutherford was reported missing for a week. She was found safe days later by police.

Fire at Gas Station Closes Route 17

Route 17 was completely shut down Tuesday, May 14 as firefighters battled a small fire inside a water treatment facility at a Hasbrouck Heights Getty gas station.

Rain Did Not Dampen Spirits at Heights Street Fair

Although the rain did not let up most of the day, neither did the spirit of the Hasbrouck Heights annual Street Fair which still drew people to the Boulevard to enjoy the live music, food and entertainment the annual event never fails to deliver year after year.

Missing Area Teen Found Safe Friday

A 17-year old girl from East Rutherford, who was reported missing for more than a week, was found Friday in Passaic, NorthJersey.com reported.

Heights Police Raising Funds to Help Little Girl

Hasbrouck Heights Police are planning a pasta dinner fundraiser  to help raise money to get a seizure response dog for young MaryBeth, a town youngster who suffers from epillepsy and other disorders.

First Associate Members Join Heights Fire Department

Hasbrouck Heights Volunteer Fire Department brought on one new firefighter and two of the first associate members to the team this week.

Dozens of Heights Businesses Take Part in First Restaurant Week

Chic Charity Club bring Heights businesses together in a first annual event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society.

Concerns Escalate Over Eyesore on Route 17

Officials continue to call the state Department of Transportation's water basin at the base of Route 17 and Franklin Avenue an "unsightly eyesore"  as maintenance from the state continues to be scarce.

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