NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS

First baby is born with Zika-related microcephaly in the Tri-State Area Hackensack University Medical Center confirmed June 1 that a baby was born at the Donna A. Sanzari Women’s Hospital on May 31 with microcephaly, as a result of the mother contracting the Zika virus internationally. The mother, who is visiting the United States and …

‘I will draw until I die’
High School students exhibit (and earn big bucks) at art show

Although creating art isn’t all about money, 17-year-old North Bergen High School student Katherine Gonzales, 17, was certainly pleased last week when one of her paintings sold for $800 – money she uses for art supplies. She was among the Art Department students of North Bergen High School who participated in an art show on …

High School students exhibit (and earn big bucks) at art show

Learn to save someone who’s OD’ing
Free Narcan training offered

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a 200 percent increase between 2000 and 2014 in overdose deaths involving pain relievers and heroin. In New Jersey, 1,253 drug and opiate overdose related deaths were reported by the CDC in 2014. Many people become addicted to opiates after being prescribed painkillers for surgery, and in …

Free Narcan training offered

When eating can be a life-or-death decision
School districts have various policies about food allergies

A 13-year-old Chicago, Ill., student died in 2010 from an allergic reaction to peanuts after a Chinese restaurant cooked meals for a school party and apparently used peanut oil, after saying they would not. In 2012, a 7-year-old girl in Chesterfield, Va., died at school after she shared a friend’s treat that may have contained …

School districts have various policies about food allergies

A giant passes
Influential politico ‘Buddy’ Demellier dies at 68

Although not a familiar face to much of the public, Harold “Buddy” Demellier Jr., who died on May 23 as the result of cardiac arrest, will be remembered as the man who kept Hudson County roads running. At the time of his death, he was director of Hudson County’s Roads and Public Property Department. Demellier …

Influential politico ‘Buddy’ Demellier dies at 68

CarePoint Health publishes extent of regional support
Organization is having a tangible impact on Hudson County residents

It’s Sunday morning, and the CarePoint Health Mobile Medical van pulls up to its designated parking space outside the Bayonne Senior Center. The seniors step on board one at a time, to get their blood pressure taken, cholesterol checked, and even their memory screened. “These screenings are a key tool in keeping our seniors active …

Organization is having a tangible impact on Hudson County residents

Going for the gold
NB hosts statewide Special Olympics

North Bergen hosted this year’s Special Olympics New Jersey at Bruins Stadium on Saturday, May 7. Teams from Hudson County participated in competitions like the 800-meter walk and run, 100-meter dashes, softball, shot put, javelin throws, and more. Before the competition all the teams were led by the North Bergen Police around the track for …

NB hosts statewide Special Olympics

Run as fast as you can
Residents raise $40K for local needy families

About 500 runners ran the perimeter of Braddock Park on Saturday May 14 for the second annual Nicholas Sacco Foundation 5K Fun Run. The foundation, named for the mayor, uses the money to help food pantries, emergency needs for local residents, and scholarships. This year they raised over $40,000. After the event, more than 100 …

Residents raise $40K for local needy families

Hudson Reporter offices move
Newspaper chain relocates to new building in Bayonne

The Hudson Reporter moved its main office last week to 447 Broadway in Bayonne after 33 years in Hoboken. The move has been met with excitement by owners and staff. The company owns eight weekly newspapers and three local lifestyle magazines. The papers cover news and features in Bayonne (the Bayonne Community News), Hoboken, Jersey …

Newspaper chain relocates to new building in Bayonne