Category: North Bergen News

North Bergen’s Schuetzen Park will come alive with the sounds of German culture on Aug. 14 and 15 for the 136th annual “Oktoberfest,” a two-day folk festival that raises funds for charity. The Fritz Reuter Altenheim, a home for the aging located at 3161 Kennedy Blvd., will host the event, which is also presented by …

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North Bergen residents have long cherished their vantage point on the Palisades Cliffs, which give a unique view of the Hudson River and New York City. The cliffs are usually the place where residential developments and restaurants spring up, and those locations are often recommended as prime seating for Fourth of July fireworks. Small parks …

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The average Guttenberg taxpayer will likely see a $100 increase in their bills for the next six months after the Town Council approved a new tax rate at their meeting Monday. Drasheff said that by September, the town will approve its budget, and in doing will so finalize the total amount to be raised by …

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North Bergen Alleged drunk driver arrested Carol J. Gorley, 53, of Staten Island, was allegedly driving while intoxicated Saturday night when she was involved in an accident with three other cars on Tonnelle Avenue in North Bergen, said police. According to Commander of the Detective Bureau Lt. Frank Cannella, Officer Roberto Ruiz arrived at 15th …

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Tabbachino faces separate trials According to published reports, former Guttenberg Councilman Vincent Tabbachino will face one trial for bribery and extortion and a separate trial for money laundering charges, all stemming from last July’s FBI sting operation of 44 political and religious leaders in the metropolitan area. Tabbachino and Ridgefield Mayor Anthony Suarez are co-defendants …

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Six months after some residents complained about bedbug infestations in buildings operated by the North Bergen Housing Authority, residents are divided about whether the problem still exists. Some insist the pests haven’t been eradicated, others claim there is no problem, and some say they don’t want to talk about it for fear of eviction. A …

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The Guttenberg Board of Education is seeking a part-time superintendent of schools to replace Dr. Joseph Ramos after reaching an agreement with the Town Council to trim the coming year’s school budget. The board has placed an ad on NewJerseyHire.com and has gotten three resumes to date, said Board of Education President Sari Zuckerman. She …

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Last week, the Reporter asked five Hudson County residents to share their summer reading lists with their neighbors. After receiving a surprising amount of feedback from other book lovers following that publication, we thought we’d keep the conversation going, this time with an emphasis on music. This week we asked five residents to tell us …

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After spending a week at the Guttenberg Junior Police Academy, soon-to-be eighth grader Xiomara Catalan felt she had gained a valuable experience. “I leaned teamwork, to help each other, and to be a good example for other people,” said Catalan. “I’ve changed my attitude.” The camp, which is modeled after a real police academy, included …

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North Bergen Man allegedly attacked cops, himself North Bergen Police arrested Justin Forlorn, 27, of Liberty Avenue for shoplifting, but they say the suspect became enraged, allegedly hurting himself and spreading his own blood at police headquarters. According to Commander of the Detective Bureau Lt. Frank Cannella, Forlorn was allegedly attempting to conceal a sandwich …

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