As 2011 quickly approaches, we at Glen Rock Patch want to make sure you know about all of the Patches in Bergen County that can help you stay connected to what's going on just outside your borders. Whether it's news that will affect your commute, events this weekend, or a directory of the shops and restaurants you visit, Patch wants to be your home base. Below are links to our coverage of the blizzard that crippled North Jersey this past weekend. Take a look at some of the pictures and videos in those links, as our team of journalists were out in the thick of it. Also, please tell friends and…
A Main Line train traveling from Hoboken to Suffern struck a motor vehicle at the Hollywood Avenue crossing in Ho-Ho-Kus, totaling the vehicle and delaying commute times by 20 minutes along the Main/Bergen Line. The car's male driver was in the vehicle when it was struck on the passenger's side, but was not hurt, police said. Police reported that the driver of the vehicle had a wheel stuck on the crossing and his vehicle was disabled. The conductor of the train saw the disabled car from the Ho-Ho-Kus train station, but was not able to stop in time, authorities said. The collision, which …
You're probably achy and sore from digging out from the massive blizzard that hit the area. And guess what? The brunt of the winter weather season has only just begun. But it's not too late to get yourself in better shape for the next snowfall that comes our way. Snow shoveling is one of the most strenuous activities, especially for folks who are sedentary the rest of the year. Dr. Richard Cyriacks, a chiropractor in private practice in Bergen County, compares it to "weekend warrior" syndrome. "The repetition of bending and lifting, especially wet, heavy snow, can take its toll on the body…
NJ Transit trains and buses will resume regular weekday schedules Wednesday. Additionally, Access Link paratransit service will resume normal operations, as will the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. A small percentage of trains along the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley and Morris & Essex lines will not run on Wednesday due to storm-related equipment problems. NJ Transit advises travelers that parking will be limited at many stations due to large snow mounds. Additionally, detours and delays are possible along bus routes due to road conditions. Systemwide cross-honoring will …
You're probably achy and sore from digging out from the massive blizzard that hit the area. And guess what? The brunt of the winter weather season has only just begun. But it's not too late to get yourself in better shape for the next snowfall that comes our way. Snow shoveling is one of the most strenuous activities, especially for folks who are sedentary the rest of the year. Dr. Richard Cyriacks, a chiropractor in private practice in Bergen County, compares it to "weekend warrior" syndrome. "The repetition of bending and lifting, especially wet, heavy snow, can take its toll on the body…
NJ Transit trains and buses will resume regular weekday schedules Wednesday. Additionally, Access Link paratransit service will resume normal operations, as will the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. A small percentage of trains along the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, Raritan Valley and Morris & Essex lines will not run on Wednesday due to storm-related equipment problems. NJ Transit advises travelers that parking will be limited at many stations due to large snow mounds. Additionally, detours and delays are possible along bus routes due to road conditions. Systemwide cross-honoring will …
So Bergen County obviously got a lot of snow this weekend. But, exactly how much, you ask? The National Weather Service is reporting that Lyndhurst got hit the worst, with a walloping 29 inches. That means a pile of snowfall in Lyndhurst is as tall as the late, great Pingping. Locally, Glen Rock saw an average of about 18 inches of the white stuff. Here's a list of how some of the other parts of Bergen County fared: (Note: Not all towns are listed as reports are collected from trained spotters, officials and other sources in specific locations. Updates and other detailed weather information …
Now that the our driveways and walks are clear, let's ice our backs and reflect on the beauty of the storm.
Ridgewood Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Brad Mason said that while the village has fared well in combating an uncommon storm, it's not totally out of the clear yet. Over 17 inches of snow blanketed the village on Monday, which forced closures to most businesses, the library, public transportation and delayed the opening of Village Hall. "This is a long storm. Everyone wants the snow gone immediately...but it's going to take a little time. The roads are passable, they're safe, they're in relatively good condition. We just have proceed with caution over the next day or so," Mason…
1) Officials are urging residents to clean fire hydrants of any snow or ice in the event firemen need to use them in an emergency. In fact, to sweeten the deal, if you submit a photo of you cleaning off a fire hydrant, we'll give away a few free pens and some other goodies (the goodies in question will be cooler than pens, I promise). Send them over to james.kleimann@patch.com. If you're really lucky, I might be convinced to make a mix CD for the lucky winner as well. Maybe. 2) The sanitation schedule has changed; east sider's should put out their solid waste and recycling out at the …
New Jersey transit had a rough go on Monday as its bus operations were shut down and in addition to delays throughout the day on most rail lines, nothing came in or out of Penn Station for nearly two hours at evening rush hour. Commuters on the Main/Bergen Line were directed to take the 33rd Street PATH Station to Hoboken, but still had to wait at least 15 minutes throughout the evening to get back into the village. Broken rail signals were eventually fixed and Tuesday commuters are hoping for a better performance out of the state transit department. Bus service will resume at 12:01 a.m. on …
Village Manager Dr. Kenneth Gabbert made the call to buck the state's lead and opened village government at 10:30 a.m. Monday, closing at 3 p.m. But not all were so lucky – numerous businesses and the library just couldn't trudge through the snow and were inside, warm and toasty. Gabbert reported at 3 p.m. that the roads for the most part are "good," and the salting certainly helped keep the ice at bay. "Crews will be back at 8 p.m. tonight to do the CBD and 5 a.m. for commuter areas," he said in an e-mail to Patch. There were no power outages reported, salt is not in short supply and with …
A blizzard warning has been canceled but not until the fierce storm pelted Bergen County with whipping wind and stinging snow for most of Sunday, leaving behind at least 29 inches in some areas and paralyzing the tri-state area. The National Weather Service issued a bleak outlook about travel late Sunday, saying that unsafe driving conditions were likely into Monday and that the storm had the potential to knock out power, down tree limbs and tear off Christmas decorations. Although the blizzard warning was canceled, a winter weather advisory was issued until midnight Monday. The advisory …
Under a law that went into effect in October, New Jersey drivers now face fines for failing to clean snow and ice off their cars. In the past, drivers would only be fined if snow and ice fell off their vehicle and caused damage or injury. Now motorists will be expected to clean snow and ice off before hitting the road or face a fine of $25 to $75. The fines for damage or injury range from $200 to $1,000, or $500 to $1,500 for commercial drivers.
New Jersey Transit says it's taking steps to minimize delays as the winter's first storm hits northern New Jersey. To give customers additional travel options during the storm, NJ Transit will offer full systemwide cross-honoring starting at noon Sunday and continuing all day on Monday, enabling NJ Transit customers to use their tickets or passes on alternate travel modes–rail, bus or light rail, the agency says. A customer who normally takes the bus from a New Jersey location into the Port Authority Bus Terminal could instead take the train New York Penn Station, the agency said by way of …
The mayor is urging people to hang out by the fire with family instead of out in a blizzard that may drop up to two feet of snow on the village by the time it's all said and done. "If you don't have to go out, don't go out," Mayor Keith Killion said by phone on Sunday night. As of press time, it's not yet known if Village Hall will open tomorrow. Killion said it's Village Manager Dr. Ken Gabbert's decision, but said there may be a delayed opening. Gabbert could not be reached on Sunday. Because a snow emergency has been declared, on-street parking is not permitted. "I would ask everyone to …
