Category: North Bergen News

“I just couldn’t wait to get started with this program,” said North Bergen resident Virginia Lee. “The program gives you a taste of how to plan your adult life.” Lee, a student at High Tech High School, a county school in North Bergen, recently attended the Junior States of America (JSA) program for Princeton University’s …

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Union City and North Bergen spar over fire squad costs North Bergen has demanded that Union City pay what they say is an overdue contribution to the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue (NHRFR) squad – which serves five towns in Hudson County – or face legal action. The demand has furthered a political rift …

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When Taya Wyss was introduced to her future husband, Adam Koets of the New York Giants, the two bonded over the nerdy term “RAID” and are now on their way to matrimonial bliss. Wyss recently appeared on the TLC network show “Say Yes To The Dress: NFL Brides” on Aug. 3. The pair have been …

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Did you feel the earth move? Many people did, and it made for good conversation a year ago – but little else. One year ago, on Tuesday Aug. 23, a rare East Coast earthquake centered in Virginia shook parts of New Jersey shortly after 2 p.m., causing buildings to sway and people to rush into …

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A recent heat wave sent a surge of sizzling frustration through Cullum Tower, the senior citizen building at 6299 Grand Ave. The 17-story building, owned by the federally-funded North Bergen Housing Authority, is undergoing major renovations, and, right in time for the intense heat, the exterior renovation caused problems with the air conditioners in 23 …

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Amid the twists of steel and brick that characterize cities, Hudson County still has urban oases – whether an outcropping of vegetation in a local park, or a secret garden cultivated in a resident’s back yard. From restaurateurs growing their own ginger to hibiscus plants in a back yard to turtles in the marshes, we’ve …

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Coupon book fundraiser is underway United Cerebral Palsy of Hudson County, Inc. in North Bergen is raising funds to support programs for the developmentally disabled by selling Entertainment 2008 Books. The cost is $30 for Monmouth, Bergen, Essex, Morris, and Middlesex Counties and includes hundreds of discount coupons. For more information, or to order a …

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Three block parties brought North Bergen residents and police officers together on Tuesday, Aug. 7 as part of the “National Night Out Against Crime” festivities that are held each year in towns throughout the county. There was more awareness of the events this year, as the number of attendees from each block party exceeded that …

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Elainne Samman, who has been a North Bergen resident for 18 years, is an avid animal lover. Her compassion was passed down by her mother, Barbara Bellino. Together they have started a local rescue group called American Life Savers Inc. (ALS). They are strong believers in a program called “trap, neuter, and release” that has …

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North Bergen Police Department’s soccer team, less than two years old, is gaining momentum. Their first game against the North Plainfield Police Department took place on Saturday, July 28, although the season doesn’t officially begin until September. The game against North Plainfield Police Department was led by Patrolman David Canica. A trophy sits at the …

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