Hotel Plan Approval, Fireworks in Top Local News

Home 2 Suites by Hilton got the approval from the Planning Board Thursday night to move forward with plans to convert an office building on Route 17 at Ottawa into a 145-unit hotel. But the town planners said residents' list of concerns, largely focusing on flooding and traffic, must be met.

Families huddled together on Depken Field to watch the borough’s annual fireworks display, presented by the Lions Club, in celebration of Independence Day on Monday night. See our photo gallery and watch the videos!

An application to subdivide the property was originally scheduled to be reviewed by the Planning Board Thursday night however the application was withdrawn earlier this week, said Chairman Henry Dobelaar.

Neighborhood youngsters dressed in red, white and blue, paraded through Woodland Park in the annual children's July 4th celebration event.

If the council approves an amendment to a zoning ordinance Tuesday, restaurants with corner properties may be able to offer outdoor seating along the side as well is in front.

Heights police team up with Lyndhurst police department to create an Advanced Leadership Initiative to teach high school teens more about law enforcement work.

Aviators Made Bigger Run in League

A look back on the season shows the Hasbrouck Heights baseball team might have not gone far in the state tournament, but they did well during the regular season.