Category: North Bergen News

Guttenberg held its final public event commemorating the town’s 150th anniversary this past Saturday. Safe Kids Day, which has been run annually for eight years, was followed by an outdoor concert by the Bronx Wanderers on Oct. 10. Mayor Gerald Drasheff estimated that around 1,000 people attended the day, which featured attractions and games for …

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For one North Bergen family, Halloween isn’t just about pumpkins and candy, but about embracing the holiday’s lore and scaring their neighbors. After moving into North Bergen in 1999, Wayne Martin and Mark Rosenthal began to outfit their house and yard with sound effects and props. Martin, who is originally from Nashville, had started the …

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The Guttenberg Police Investigators unit cracked several alleged drug dealing cases last month after following up on various residents’ complaints. According to Sgt. Juan Barrera, more people in town have been calling police and giving them anonymous information, which has led to more arrests. “We’re grateful to the residents for calling in,” said Barrera. After …

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Two firefighters decided a few months ago to give back to students in northern Hudson County by raising money for school supplies. This fundraising effort grew into “North Hudson Back to School Patrol.” Firefighters Jose Pujols and Alider Pratts hope to continue it in the years to come. Pujols thought of donating school supplies to …

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Seven years ago, a young poet from North Bergen was killed at the age of 22 by a drunk driver. Yet, even in death he is able to help others. Oct. 10 will be the third anniversary of the Elevation Walk in honor of Peter T. James, which is organized by his parents. The event …

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In its second year, the North Bergen Junior Police Academy has taken on a new group of trainees: juvenile offenders. The Junior Police Academy originally started under the helm of North Bergen D.A.R.E. Officer Joseph Sitty Jr. Students with leadership skills were (and still are) nominated by the teachers and enrolled in the week-long program. …

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For a group of local Hindu residents, the rain last Sunday could not deter their goal of community action. BAPS is an international social and spiritual Hindu organization of the Swami Narayan group that has centers throughout the world. North Bergen’s center, or temple, located at 2000 Tonnelle Avenue, held its fifth annual BAPS Charities …

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Six firefighters retired from North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue squad in August and September. Their terminal leave packages totaled $424,556.74 and were approved at the organization’s board meeting on Sept. 28. However, the NHRFR agreed to pay the packages over two budget periods. The firefighters will receive half of their amount now, and the …

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