The Clifton Times

13/12/2025

Where can we find the prettiest, twinkliest, most outrageous, or most traditionally decorated homes in Clifton this month?

Drop your recommendations - and a good photo, if you can - and we’ll publish a “must see” list before Christmas Eve.

11/12/2025

Continuing a tradition of community care, Clifton Public Schools will distribute holiday meals on December 23, ensuring no family faces the season alone.

Continuing a tradition of community care, Clifton Public Schools will distribute holiday meals on December 23, ensuring no family faces the season alone.

11/12/2025

What began as casual hockey chatter turned into a “toe-tally” meaningful connection, as a simple Giving Tuesday message led to more than 3,000 warm pairs of socks donated to Clifton - proof that even in a virtual crowd, kindness can still find its footing.

What began as casual hockey chatter turned into a “toe-tally” meaningful connection, as a simple Giving Tuesday message led to more than 3,000 warm pairs of socks donated to Clifton - proof that even in a virtual crowd, kindness can still find its footing.

09/12/2025

Copycat crime? You decide.

A tense robbery at a Paulison Avenue gas station set off a fast-moving investigation that led detectives straight to a suspect - and a hidden “weapon."

08/12/2025

A terrifying scene unfolded for one Clifton family. Luckily, no one was injured.

A pre-dawn break-in on E. Fourth Street rattled a Clifton family Saturday morning, after intruders forced their way inside while residents were asleep just feet away.

05/12/2025

Caught on camera - a drive down Pershing Road on Friday afternoon.

The Planning Board’s latest hearing on the ICPC’s Pershing Road expansion once again centered on traffic, parking, and simmering neighborhood frustrations. Despite new proposals, residents pushed back hard.

The Planning Board’s latest hearing on the ICPC’s Pershing Road expansion once again centered on traffic, parking, and simmering neighborhood frustrations. Despite new proposals, residents pushed back hard.

04/12/2025

A food distribution event at the tree lighting has some residents wondering whether the gesture is more about publicity than helping hungry families.

I certainly have my thoughts.

A highly branded food distribution at the tree lighting has some residents wondering whether the gesture is more about publicity than helping hungry families.

01/12/2025

Do you love the twinkling lights and Christmas carols being sung by a choir (or played by a brass band)?

Were you hoping to get a picture with a jolly Santa or a grimacing Grinch this season?

Clifton's calendar is packed with lots of Christmas-themed activities. Don't say we didn't tell you...the list is right here!

Ho, Ho, Ho! Christmas is coming, and so is the holiday fun in Clifton!

01/12/2025

If you know someone without shelter, please let them know.

Passaic County has issued the following Code Blue Alerts beginning tonight on Monday, December 1st, through Thursday, December 4th, 2025: - December 1 from 7 PM to December 2 at 9 AM - December 2 from 11 PM to December 3 at 10 AM - December 3 from 7 PM to December 4 at

27/11/2025

The pressure is still on for Clifton's Planning Board, as residents continue to fiIl seats for the hearings on the Islamic Center of Passaic County's proposed expansion on Pershing Road.

A nearly packed, but orderly, Planning Board meeting continued the hearing for the Islamic Center’s expansion plans, as experts, attorneys, and neighbors debated over traffic, parking, and what Clifton’s zoning laws truly require.

25/11/2025

After moving from Nepal, CHS graduate and college junior Bishal Karki is now making waves in a high-profile modeling contest, with dreams of using his platform to help others.

After moving from Nepal, CHS graduate and college junior Bishal Karki is now making waves in a high-profile modeling contest, with dreams of using his platform to help others.

21/11/2025

This Thanksgiving, The Clifton Times would like to highlight some of the things Clifton neighbors are thankful for.

If you would like to be included, comment here or send an email to: [email protected]. You can include a photo, too, if you'd like!