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The man who was arrested last month for allegedly impersonating a police officer and pulling over drivers has revealed his side of the story, one that he says involves personal relationships with members of the Guttenberg Police Department. Guttenberg police arrested Brian Dorador, 27, of North Bergen, on Aug. 14 after receiving calls that a …

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North Bergen man arrested in Guttenberg on assault charges A North Bergen man was arrested last Monday after allegedly assaulting a juvenile, Guttenberg Police say. According to Police, the North Bergen man came out of a bar and allegedly punched a juvenile in the face and flipped him over the man’s head. After initially receiving …

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Free suggestions, help from lawyers on ‘day of service’ The Hudson County Bar Association and Foundation, in conjunction with several state and county bar associations, will commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a day of service. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12 within the …

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As the 10-year anniversary for the Sept. 11 tragedy approaches, the five North Hudson towns prepare their memorials to honor the fallen. North Bergen, Guttenberg, Weehawken, West New York, and Union City all lost residents on Sept 11, 2001, the day hijackers associated with Al-Qaeda crashed two airliners into the Twin Towers of the World …

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As the warm summer months come to an end, parents, students, and school faculty begin to prepare for the upcoming year. Following Labor Day, all North Bergen schools will begin Tuesday, Sept. 6. Anna L. Klein Elementary School, the only school in Guttenberg, will begin Wednesday, Sept. 7. (Older children in Guttenberg attend North Bergen …

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The township was recovering last week after Hurricane Irene caused flooding and power outages all around Hudson County. The storm hit hardest the night of Saturday, Aug. 27, only several days after residents felt the ground shake from a 5.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Virginia on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The town responds Following an emergency …

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Argument grows tense A 51-year-old North Bergen man was arrested after tensions rose during an argument with his wife, police say. According to Lt. Bernadette Gonyou, the victim called 911 after allegedly being shoved by her husband. North Bergen police arrested the 84th Street resident on Saturday, Aug. 27 at 11:30 p.m. He was charged …

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Galaxy Towers residents complain of carbon monoxide issues Tower III of the Galaxy Towers has suffered a carbon monoxide leak, which led to the temporary hospitalization of four employees, residents say. Another resident said he and his wife were also hospitalized due to the incident. In an e-mail apparently sent from General Manager Russell W. …

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Last week, Guttenberg residents expressed concerns over an apparent increase in property taxes for the third and fourth financial quarters. The change occurred not due to an increase in tax rates, but because the value of all homes in Guttenberg was reassessed in a townwide revaluation conducted last December. In a “reval,” each property in …

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“I guess it’s a sign of our times,” said 61-year-old history buff and lifelong North Bergen resident Ron Skokandich in response to the news of the potential post office closings all over the United States. On Tuesday, July 26, the United States Postal Service, with an annual budget of over $67 billion, announced their decision …

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