A Week In Bergen County: ICE Protest | Updated Mask Mandates

Many school districts in the state have updated their masking policy during instances of extreme heat.

Posted Fri, Jun 11, 2021 at 1:01 pm ET

BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — Want to catch up on this week's news from across the county? We've got you covered:

A vigil in support of an ICE detainee eventually led to charges of rioting, criminal trespassing and obstruction for 14 demonstrators.

HealthBarn Foundation provided $1 million in relief to local restaurants, and delivered 100,000 meals in the county. They want to do more.

Wilder McGraw celebrated his third birthday with a ride from Ridgewood to Waldwick. View photos of his party in this story.

A Nutley man faces multiple charges after fleeing the scene of a crash that left a Lyndhurst woman in critical, but stable, condition.

One man drowned in Mahwah's Darlington Lake on Thursday night, the Bergen County Sheriff's Office confirmed. He has yet to be identified.

Officials report that wastewater test results are in unison with declining cases across Bergen County, and believe vaccinations are helping.

Schools Update Mask Policy

Many school districts in the state have updated their masking policy during instances of extreme heat, including:

Cristina Vazquez is a Food Network contest champion, and a local Bergen County baker. She will open a brick and mortar shop this summer.

The theater will kick off its opening with a “Welcome Back Weekend” from June 10 to 13.

Nine New Jersey natives have qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, which are set to begin this July.

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