Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Public Library to hold free tutoring sessions The North Bergen Public Library will hold free math tutoring sessions for middle school and high school students. The program, “Math Advantage,” is open to any interested students. Lessons will be offered in basic mathematics, algebra, geometry, and calculus. The program will run July 20, 27, and Aug. …
After 32 years of bringing theater to the Hudson County area, the Park Players are still going strong. Having performed a variety of shows from Hello Dolly to Steel Magnolias, the Players’ goal – according to the mission statement on their website – is to “establish live, quality, theatrical productions at an affordable cost, providing …
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James J. Braddock Park in North Bergen has seen some unusual occurrences since it was established in 1910 – from a famous UFO sighting in 1975 to people finding piranhas and exotic creatures in the lake. The park, stretching from 79th Street to 92nd Street, is much bigger than most Hudson County parks, and on …
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Wherever you find yourself on any given day this summer, there’s sure to be a farmers market nearby – there is at least one held in the area every day of the week through fall. Hudson County is home to at least 11 farmers markets. While most can be found in Jersey City and Hoboken, …
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Local Democratic legislators were stunned last week by more than $1.3 billion in cuts that Republican Gov. Christopher Christie made to the $30.6 billion state budget through his use of line item vetoes. In making vetoes that the Democrats will not be able to override, Christie claimed the budget passed by the Democrats in late …
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Former Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell found guilty in FBI sting After a day of deliberations, a federal jury reached a decision Wednesday afternoon in the bribery and extortion trial of former Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell. The jury found Elwell guilty of the third charge – acceptance of a corrupt payment – and not guilty of …
With former champions like James J. Braddock hailing from North Bergen, boxing is a familiar pastime. Now it’s once again becoming the place for up-and-coming boxers, with fighters such as Reynaldo Ojeda, Mariusz Wach, Artur Szpilka, and of course local favorite Danny McDermott moving to town. Fighters like Wach and Szpilka, who emigrated from Poland, …
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Girl Scout Leader Dorothea “Dottie” Longi has lived in North Bergen for over 50 years. In that time, she’s amassed more than a few friends. After years of service to the town of North Bergen, Longi was awarded a proclamation from Mayor Nicholas Sacco on Friday, June 17th, acknowledging her accomplishments within the community. The …
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One of these years, Hudson County’s Fourth of July waterfront secret is going to get out, and we’ll be elbowing crowds from Staten Island and Bergen County for views of the annual Macy’s fireworks display on our home turf. Hopefully, 2011 isn’t that year. For the third year in a row the Macy’s Fourth of …
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The dentistry underworld takes a hit A North Bergen resident was arrested Tuesday for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license within a basement office in her home, police said. Undercover police officers set up an appointment after receiving a tip. Hypodermic needles and three prescription drugs that were allegedly smuggled from Ecuador were found. The …