Category: North Bergen News

When 18-year-old North Bergen resident Tyler Griffin – known to the music world as Ty Alaxandar – wrote the rap “Bruin Country” in 2010, he could not predict the many roads it would lead him down. The song earned the teen acclaim, both positive and critical. It landed him on North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco’s …

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Sacco on Governor Christie: ‘Cancelling the ARC Tunnel was a horrible mistake’ North Bergen Mayor and State Sen. Nicholas Sacco has criticized Gov. Christopher Christie’s decision to cancel the ARC tunnel project. The statement comes in light of a report issued by the U.S. Government Accountability Office last month that maintains that the project may …

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A Superior Court judge’s order that Planning Board consideration of the Appleview condominium project must include testimony from Transco Williams, owners of a high pressure natural gas pipeline that crosses the property and has nearby homeowners worried, led to major wrangling on Tuesday between attorneys for the pipeline company and residents. Neighbors of the proposed …

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The North Bergen government’s transparency will increase following an announcement at a Board of Commissioners meeting last Wednesday. During the meeting, Business Administrator Chris Pianese said that itemized agendas will now be provided on the township website “the day before the meeting.” The move comes after repeated criticism from several parties, including longtime meeting attendee …

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The Horace Mann Elementary School Student Council has held yet another successful fund-raising event, contributing $465 to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Three eighth grade Student Council members organized a “Teacher Talent Show” on March 23 that brought together hundreds of teachers, faculty, and students in an effort to raise money for breast …

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North Bergen Recreation opens next week North Bergen Recreation will have its opening day Saturday, April 14, for softball and baseball. Little League opening day will be Saturday at 12 p.m. at the 76th Street field. The games will commence following a parade. Girls’ softball will begin at 2 p.m. at the 64th Street field. …

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North Bergen High School senior Jose Romero, a flute player for nearly ten years, admits that his success has not come without its fair share of hard work. “It takes countless hours of practice on my own,” says Romero, adding he has attended roughly 30 hours of rehearsal in preparation for regional competitions. Romero is …

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A police promotions ceremony was held shortly after the Board of Commissioner’s meeting on Wednesday and four police officers within the North Bergen Police Department were advanced in rank. Capt. Robert Dowd and Lt. Christopher Brignola were promoted to the positions of deputy chief and captain, respectively, and Sergeants Arthur Del and Robert Farley, Jr. …

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Lifelong North Bergen resident Bill Menzel has made a career out of taking pictures of classic American pastimes. The freelance photographer has captured stunning images of Yankee legends such as Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams and Alex Rodriguez. He’s also traveled to wildlife havens such as Alaska and Yellowstone National Park to obtain snapshots of American …

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North Bergen has decided not to join the state-wide trend to move Board of Education elections to November, and Mayor Nicholas Sacco, who is also the assistant superintendent of schools, explained why during the school board meeting last week. Sacco said combining the school board election with the November general election will attract bigger crowds …

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