Category: North Bergen News

Memorial Day was honored in Guttenberg on Friday, May 30 with a schedule of events both somber and celebratory. The memorials began at Anna L. Klein School with an event featuring a special spotlight on the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Fought in late October 1944, it was one of the largest naval battles of World …

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The June 3 primary battle in Hudson County ended as a victory for the long-time Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO), which managed to fend off all but one challenger in five contested races for seats on the Board of Freeholders. Slightly more than 31,000 Democratic voters turned out for the election out of 161,000 registered …

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Hudson Theatre Ensemble’s latest production from their Silly on Sixth Children’s Series is “The Little Engine That Could,” an adaptation with music, song, and dance that will entertain children ages 3 to 10 and their families. The timeless classic about a little train that uses will and belief in herself to overcome obstacles has been …

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North Bergen High School finds threat to ‘shoot up the school’   According to a message attached to a bulletin board at North Bergen High School, a note was found written on a desk threatening to “shoot up the school on 6/6/14.” School officials took the threat seriously. The bulletin board message, which is addressed …

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“We try to satisfy every child’s needs,” said Mayor Nicholas Sacco. He was speaking about the extensive summer programs North Bergen runs every year for residents, including sports camps, pool activities, movies, concerts, and more. This summer will be no exception, with dozens of activities scheduled. ‘Summer Fun’ series Once again North Bergen is hosting …

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This year’s annual art show at High Tech High School will have a very special guest. Batman himself is making an appearance – complete with his entire Bat Cave and Bat Cycle. This particular Bat Cave and all its contents has been crafted by students from the school, using mostly found materials. But don’t think …

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Standing at home plate in the newly-remodeled Union City recreation facility in Washington Park, County Executive Tom DeGise hit a political home run, receiving the endorsement for reelection from two of the most powerful mayors in Hudson County. Though they have been adversaries, North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco joined Union City Mayor Brian Stack for …

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In a 2002 episode of “Sex and the City,” Carrie Bradshaw, no longer able to afford her West Village apartment, is shocked when a broker suggests she look at places in Weehawken. To writer and comedian Susie Felber, who was living in the West Village at the time, Weehawken was “always the joke – social …

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Two officers promoted to sergeant, including first Latina Detective Cynthia Montero and Investigator Michael Vitali were both promoted to the rank of sergeant on May 20 in a ceremony at town hall. Montero is the first Latina police sergeant in North Bergen history. Chief of Police Robert Dowd spoke at the swearing-in ceremony, calling Vitali …

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On June 3, voters in West New York, Weehawken, Union City, Guttenberg, North Bergen, and Secaucus can go to the polls to choose one of two candidates in the Democratic primary to serve on the Board of Hudson County Freeholders, which votes on policy and budgets for the county and its institutions. The winning candidate …

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