Toy Story: PBA's Deliver Christmas to Hospital, Newtown

Over 1,000 toys were collected in Mahwah, police say

Lines are never good. But these lines are particularly bad. You will not find them in toy stores or in malls. These lines are the pathways carved by unimaginable agony, yet tell a story of unceasing hope and incredible faith. These are the lines that map the faces of parents afflicted with the anguish of watching over, and caring for, their seriously ill children.  Now in its 24th year, the Santa Response Team, organized by Closter police sergeant Don Nicoletti and consisting of PBA members from all over North Jersey, has brought Santa to Hackensack University Medical Center's Joseph M. Sanzari Children's Hospital and Tomorrows Children to deliver Christmas to the children and families who occupy every pediatric floor--from oncology to …

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Sandy Victims To Be Among PBA Toy Drive Recipients

The Mahwah PBA is asking residents to drop off new, unwrapped toys through Dec. 17

The Mahwah Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Local 143, has officially kicked off its season of giving. The PBA made a $500 donation to the Mahwah Marine Moms at the group’s Mahwah Bar & Grill fundraiser held earlier this month, and is asking the community to help its next mission – an annual multi-department toy drive. Over 25 Bergen County PBAs will be collecting toys to donate to Military Families, Sanzari's Children's Hospital, Tomorrow's Children, Hackensack University Pediatric Center, Victims of Hurricane Sandy, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Stores and restaurants throughout Mahwah and the Mahwah Police Station have donation boxes set up where residents can drop off new, unopened toys. For Sandy victims, the PBA is also …

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Mahwah PBA Serves Up Turkey Day Donation

The PBA gives a big check to the Center for Food Action every year

The Mahwah Policemen’s Benevolent Association, Local 143 recently donated of $1,500 to the Center for Food Action in Mahwah in anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday.   We are aware that there are more people in need of assistance this year than usual, due to the economic conditions. It is our hope that our donation will assist those in need, so that more people will have something to give thanks for during this holiday season. Pictured are members of Mahwah PBA Local 143 delivering a check to Mr. William James of the Center for Food Action on Friday November 16. Mr. William James from the Center for Food Action accepted the donation on their behalf. -- The above was submitted by the Mahwah PBA.

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PBA Plans Annual Golf Outing

Police are looking for players, donations

The Mahwah Police Officer's Benevolent Association, Local 143 presents our Golf Outing on Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 at the beautiful Apple Ridge Country Club in Mahwah, NJ. Mahwah P.B.A. Local 143 was formed in 1960. All proceeds from the golf classic will benefit PBA Local 143 and local charities. Please join us for an outstanding day of golf, followed by a cocktail reception and dinner, while participating in raffles, prizes and an auction of sports collectibles. The support of our local businesses greatly contributes to the success of all of our events. We are currently seeking your assistance in the way of donations of goods or services, which can be used as raffle prizes, and sponsorship donations. If you are unable to sponsor the …

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5 Things

PBA Accepting Money For Fire Victim

Five things you need to know Thursday

"Five Things" is a daily Patch feature where we give you Mahwah's top five tips and events for each day of the week. Have a suggestion for a "Five Things" item? E-mail the editor at Jessica.mazzola@patch.com. 

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Mahwah PBA Hosts Toy Drive For Local Kids

Donation boxes at 30 Mahwah businesses

Members of the Mahwah PBA 143 are asking residents to donate new, unwrapped toys to the PBA Toy Drive, an annual charity event that benefits local kids. The donations go to “Military Families, Sanzari's Children's Hospital, Tomorrow's Children, Hackensack University Pediatric Center, Bergen County Head Start, Westside Infant and Teen Center, Englewood Hospital and Medical Center and New Hope,” Mahwah PBA President Gerry Falotico said. According to Falotico, the PBA was looking for local toy collection agencies to help when the group found this organization last year. “The Closter Police Department and more specifically P.O. Don Nicole has been running this program for more than twenty years.  When we found out how many other PBA Locals …

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PBA Thinks Turkey!

Mahwah PBA donates over $1,000 worth of turkeys to the CFA

The Mahwah PBA Local 143 is getting into the holiday spirit this year by once again donating over $1,000 worth of turkeys to the Center for Food Action in anticipation of the charity's distribution this weekend.   "We are aware that there are more people in need of assistance this year than usual, due to the economic conditions," said PBA President Gerry Falotico. "It is our hope that our donation will assist those in need, so that more people will have something to give thanks during this holiday season." The turkeys, along with Thanksgiving dinners donated by other local groups, businesses and residents, will be handed out to residents starting Saturday afternoon. Learn more about the Center for Food Action's Thanksgiving food …

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PBA Members Running Tough Mudder For Wounded Warriors

You can help sponsor participants

This weekend, about 15 Mahwah police officers are getting down and dirty for a good cause. For the second year in a row, Mahwah PBA Local 143 members will be participating in the “Tough Mudder” competition to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project, which helps rehabilitate wounded veterans. According to PBA President Gerry Falotico, the 12-mile, 19-obstacle course was “[c]reated by British Special Forces [and] the event is to challenge mental/physical toughness while fostering camaraderie.” The course is designed to be intense and challenging, according to the Tough Mudder website. Only about 78 percent of participants finish the race. “For us, it’s a great experience because it’s something that we can all do together, and the Wounded…

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Save A Life During A "Great Weekend In Mahwah"

Blood drive in honor of late firefighter this Sunday

This is a “great weekend to be in Mahwah,” according to Mahwah firefighter Pam Drozd, who is co-chairing Sunday’s Fire Co. 1 Blood Drive, Food Drive and Open House. The event, happening from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Company 1 station on Franklin Turnpike, is in honor of Pam’s late husband, Mahwah firefighter and Fire Inspector Mike Drozd, who died in a 2008 accident. Pam said the FD renamed the drive that year to honor Mike. “They asked me what event would make the most sense to name in his honor, and I requested the blood drive. He always donated, and this is something that really benefits the whole community. No matter how much blood they collect, it helps somebody,” Pam said. The blood collected at the drive will benefit Community Blood…

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