Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Alleged burglary on 700 block of 79th street One man and a juvenile were arrested Tuesday morning on burglary charges following a call from a nearby resident who reported suspicious activity, police said. At 9:30 a.m. on the 700 block of 79th street, Investigator Anthony Cirri discovered that individuals had allegedly burglarized a residence in …
Guttenberg residents, police officers, and others received recognition from town officials during the Town Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 26. Among the honorees were two gold-medal winning residents at the 2011 New Jersey Senior Olympics. Myra Brodsky earned gold medals in the 50 and 100-meter breast stroke, and Louise Wolkis earned gold medals in the …
Continue reading “Senior citizen swimmers, bar closings
“
North Bergen artist Robert Loughlin dies crossing Tonnelle Avenue North Bergen artist Robert Loughlin was killed after being hit by a car Tuesday night at 11:16 p.m., police said. Police said they believe he was crossing the road to return home to the Manhattan Trailer Court at 42-28 Tonnelle Ave. He died at the scene, …
Guttenberg Mayor Gerald Drasheff announced at a council meeting Monday that the town will seek bids this month from a construction company to build a long-awaited park along the waterfront. The successful bidder will likely be awarded a contract in October, with construction beginning before the end of the year, according to Drasheff. Both Guttenberg …
Continue reading “Park and new rec center for Guttenberg
“
For many North Bergen residents, the Annual Senior Picnic is something to look forward to. Held Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 10:30 a.m., the luncheon brought together hundreds of senior citizens for food, drinks, and dancing within the ballroom at Schuetzen Park. With a DJ, bar, and catered food, the event has been a town tradition …
Continue reading “‘It hurts here, it hurts there, but here we are’
“
Dr. Lee Berger, an orthopedist with practices in North Bergen and Fair Lawn, recently invented a microchip that could change the way that medical records are kept in both hospitals and private practices around the country. Called the “Ortho-Tag,” the small chip can be placed within surgical implants and is capable of transmitting information such …
Continue reading “Your medical records on a microchip – inside your body!
“
Police warn residents to clean up after dogs Guttenberg Police Captain Joel Magenheimer is issuing a “fair warning” to all dog owners that they must pick up after their pets. Plain-clothed and uniformed officers will be issuing $200 fines for failure to comply. Dogs must also be leashed at all times. Residents who fail to …
Ten years ago, Afifeh Alaween thought her classmates would blame her for the Sept. 11 attacks. On that day in 2001, Alaween was a 14-year-old freshman in her first week at North Bergen’s High Tech High School. She didn’t know many of the kids. When two hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center as part …
Continue reading “What they remember: Teens, teachers, officials
“
North Bergen approved a half-year $41.6 million municipal budget on Wednesday that will result in a small tax increase. The new budget reflected a change from a fiscal year to a calendar year. North Bergen had previously operated within a fiscal year, which ran from July 1 to June 30. An ordinance that was introduced …
Continue reading “North Bergen approves new budget
“
The chances to enjoy a walk along the continually developing Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are dwindling as summer draws to a close. But there are still chances to take a guided tour. The Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy of New Jersey serve as the host of two upcoming tours of the walkway, which runs along the …
Continue reading “Experience the Hudson River Walkway
“