Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
North Bergen High School’s 50th anniversary North Bergen High School will hold its 50th anniversary event Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the school at 7417 Kennedy Blvd. Coffee and cake will be served in the cafeteria and memorabilia from the first graduating class will be displayed in the back gym. …
Gary Carlson sits at his computer fielding calls from obituary writers within his trailer in the Manhattan Trailer Court on Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen. He continually pauses, teary-eyed, reflecting on the relationship he had with Robert Loughlin, his partner of 31 years. Loughlin perished after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Tonnelle Avenue …
Continue reading “‘The Brute’ tells all
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The State Department of Health confirmed this past week that it plans to inspect a Union City-based facility that deals with stray animals in North Bergen and West New York, after receiving a complaint. The state is seeking to determine whether the facility used by the local animal control officer, Summit Animal Clinic in Union …
Continue reading “Cats and dogs in jeopardy?
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The town of North Bergen will launch a new website this week – northbergen.org – that officials hope will make municipal services more accessible to residents. AlphaDog Solutions, an award-winning company in Belleville, was awarded a contract for the development and maintenance of the town’s website during the Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Sept. …
Continue reading “North Bergen website receives makeover
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Police chase after alleged break-in An Elizabeth man was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at approximately 12:30 p.m. after he allegedly broke into a house on the 1700 block of 78th Street in North Bergen, police say. After receiving a phone call about a alleged burglary in progress, police found the suspect allegedly fleeing across …
Fifteen bands will participate in the 40th annual “Pageant of Champions” on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 12:30 p.m. in Berkeley Heights, N.J. Tickets are $10 ($6 for seniors and kids at the age). It’s described as “an exciting event for the whole family.” The marching band competition will include rousing music, colorful costumes and intricate …
Continue reading “Afternoon entertainment for whole family
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Rich Sanchez, a recent graduate of West New York’s Memorial High School, knew that the best career path would be one that would allow him to pursue something that he loved. His hope to embark on a career in hip hop eventually led to Good*Fella Media, a media website and blog featuring upcoming artists within …
Continue reading “Memorial High School inspires hip hop hopefuls
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Final Hudson River walkway event of the year to take place today The Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy of New Jersey will hold their final walking tour along the waterfront walkway today (Sunday, Oct. 9) at 9:30 a.m. The 2.5 mile walk will take roughly two hours and is suitable for children and adults of all …
When Little League President Robert Quinones found out that one of the families in his program needed help, he had to do what he could. It was during baseball tryouts that Quinones first heard the devastating news. Angelina Sforza, the 2.5 year old daughter of North Bergen residents Luigi and Diana, was diagnosed with high-risk …
Continue reading “Town rallies behind ‘Little Angelina’
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Joey “Coco” Diaz, a comedian who hails from North Bergen, may be best known for his brash approach to stand-up comedy. What remains largely unknown is that Diaz, a Cuban immigrant, achieved success after a tumultuous life of hardship riddled with decisions that sometimes landed him behind bars. Having recently made a guest appearance on …
Continue reading “From North Bergen to prison to Hollywood
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