Category: North Bergen News

It’s been two weeks since 25 inches of snow were dumped on North Bergen the day after Christmas, but many people are wondering if the township is prepared for another storm. “This was leading up to be a nothing storm, it looked like we weren’t going to get hit, and suddenly they changed their opinion …

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When a North Bergen High School student was selected to play in the 2011 Under Armour Pre-Season All America baseball tournament, he realized that his dream might not come true because he had to raise money first. Jesse Baiza, 19, of North Bergen has played baseball since he was 11 and always wanted the chance …

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A 20-year-old West New York resident was arrested in North Bergen Sunday after a motor vehicle stop led police to confiscate a 9 mm handgun, rounds of ammunition, a stun gun in the shape of brass knuckles, knives, and drugs, police said. According to Commander of the Detective Bureau Lt. Frank Cannella, Police Officer Dino …

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With 2011 here, Hudson County residents shared their plans for this year. Their New Year’s resolutions weren’t confined to the usual losing weight or quitting smoking, but extended to goals like establishing their careers or getting their goals on track. Here are a few of your neighbors’ 2011 aspirations, and maybe you’ll find some of …

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Library hosts winter programming The North Bergen Free Public Library, in conjunction with Mayor Nicholas Sacco, the library’s board of trustees, and Library Director Sai Rao, will begin their winter programming on Jan. 18. Programs are open to North Bergen and Guttenberg residents from ages 2.5 to adult, who must have proof of residency. For …

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Hudson County is colorful – the people, the politics, the places. And they’re constantly changing. As we document the twists and turns of Hudson County life throughout the year, we also strive to relate the history of the subjects, so that people new to the area can learn about their origins and have the tools …

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The sports calendar year of 2010 in Hudson County brought some exciting moments, some heart-wrenching times, some once-in-a-lifetime memories and some national headlines. Here’s a look at the Top 10 Sports Stories of the Year in Hudson County for 2010. 1-Hurley inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame It started becoming news in April …

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