The Towncast

Life long resident John Lane shares his journey from growing up in Hawthorne to completing his first year as mayor and the results of his campaign promises.

We first met with Moe during the pandemic and had the chance to meet with him again, post pandemic.  Moe shares his journey from growing up in a musical family to struggling through the pandemic and now expanding to include an in-house luthier.

With so much awareness to the mental health crisis in our country, Tanvi Mathew shares her journey from growing up in Clifton New Jersey to opening her own counseling center in Bergen County and donating her time to the Stigma Free initiative in Hawthorne New Jersey. She even offers a free phone consultation and virtual and phone sessions.

On January 24, 1975, terrorists bombed the Fraunces Tavern in lower Manhattan.  Joe Conner's father was one of the 4 people murdered that day. This is his story and how the terrorists were ultimately granted clemency, and released from prison.

With over 35 years of interview preparation and career coaching, Jim O'Hagan, shares his journey from high school coach, to coaching men and preparing them for fatherhood at Lighthouse PRC, to starting his own business helping others be their best professional selves.

We had the unique opportunity to visit with Paws in Hand, a great organization that works with foster and rescue dogs and brings them to schools and other organizations, such as the Bear Cave. They work with special needs children and prepares them for everyday life.

Half way across America, we had the chance to catch up with Tommy Pasquale and his family on this special Christmas episode. Tommy is walking alone on Christmas Day but shared some time with his family the week before Christmas and shares his journey for the first half of his trip and concerns for the coming months.

This last week of Advent, before Christmas, we had the chance to talk to Pastor Wes Ifan, of the First Reformed Church of Hawthorne, one of the oldest churches in the area. The church was founded in 1895 and Pastor Wes shares his journey to becoming pastor as well as some of the programs their church offers to the community, especially this holiday season.

Garret Bedrin of the Bedrin Organization gave us the chance to t take a sneak peek inside the new construction.  The Hedges at Hawthorne, the new luxury apartment complex which includes Cube Smart and Planet Fitness.  The video tour can be seen on our You Tube channel, https://youtu.be/7YWP5fJmeJE

As the holiday are upon us, what better time to make your list of food centric films to watch when the family is together.  Kyle Reinfried, creator of the podcast Foodie Films, shares his favorite films that feature different types of foods.  This was taped live at the Bendix Diner in Hasbrouck Heights.