Category: North Bergen News

Batman and his Bat Cycle were among the most popular attractions at this year’s student art show at North Bergen High School. Held from June 2 through June 4, the show took place in the school auditorium, taking up the entire stage and backstage areas, spilling out into the audience with hundreds of pieces of …

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Fans of musical theater have a reason to rejoice in North Bergen. The newly launched Ghostlight Productions has announced plans to stage local musicals for residents at venues around town. Ghostlight is actually not entirely new. Formed two years ago by music teacher Melissa Welz, they were previously known as the North Bergen Public Library …

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Summer Green Health Fair on June 21 Mayor Nicholas A. Sacco, the North Bergen Health Department, and the North Bergen Municipal Utilities Authority invite residents to attend the Summer Green Health Fair on Saturday, June 21 from noon until 4 p.m. at the 64th St. field. There will be blood pressure screenings, diabetes and cholesterol …

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Crime is down in most categories in North Bergen and Guttenberg, except for certain types of thefts. The number of murders in North Bergen dropped from two in 2012 to zero in 2013, rapes from seven to six, auto theft from 111 to 78, and larceny from 495 to 428. The numbers of aggravated assaults …

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Guttenberg has a new STAR. That’s “Space & Time Artist Residency,” and it’s a feature of the Guttenberg Arts program that opened its doors at on May 17 at Bulls Ferry Studios, 6903 Jackson St. “We literally hand-selected Guttenberg as the ideal town to be in, where we felt we could make a difference to …

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“Steroids for your gas burner.” That’s how popular foodie website seriouseats.com describes the WokMon, an innovative new product invented by North Bergen resident Glen Lee. “This is what’s been missing in American cooking,” said Lee. “Look at the bottom of American pots. You’ll see a dead spot in the center.” He’s talking about the fact …

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“My dad took me to see Buddy Rich when I was like 6 years old,” said musician Mark Rivers. “I think the second concert I ever saw was Elton John in 1970 down at Asbury in the Convention Hall. And then my grandmother took me to see Elvis in ‘72 at the Garden. So that …

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Library closing early on June 24 The North Bergen Free Public Library, 8411 Bergenline Ave., will close at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24 for a special library event. Contact the library at (201) 869-4715 with any questions. Summer Green Health Fair on June 21 Mayor Nicholas A. Sacco, the North Bergen Health Department, and …

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“We practice how to resist drugs and always say no to bad things,” said North Bergen fifth grader Felipe Macias on Wednesday. “And to reach our goals. Never give up.” “We learned about peer pressure, alcohol and drugs,” said fellow fifth grader Victoria De Armas. “And they taught us nine ways to say no.” On …

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