NBHS volunteer opportunity
As a Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS partner school, North Bergen High School seeks technical volunteers to help bring outside experience to the classroom. Email Dr. Bacha at fbacha@northbergen.k12.nj.us or apply at Microsoft.com/TEALS.
Jersey City’s new vaccine site
The site is at the Maureen Collier Senior Center with Pfizer vaccines available for ages 12 and up, 335 Bergen Ave., weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Guardian consent is required for anyone under 18. Unaccompanied minors must bring an informed consent form signed by a parent or guardian. Download it at https://www.bespokehealthco.com/minor.
Appointments can be made online or at (201) 373-2316. Walk-ins are welcome.
The Ferris High School site offers youth vaccines, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For Hudson County sites, visit www.jcnj.org/vaccine or www.bespokehealthco.com.
NBPD seeks candidates
The North Bergen Police Department is seeking applicants for Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II. Email policeapplicants@northbergenpd.com or call 201-392-2100.
Hoboken’s ‘Rock the Haus’ festival
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten’s “Rock the Haus” outdoor festival will take place on Grand St. between 15th and 16th streets, May 21, 6 to 10 p.m.; May 22, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and May 23, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit rockthehaushoboken.com.
‘Click it or Ticket’
North Bergen police will crack down on unbuckled motorists as part of the national “Click it or Ticket” campaign from May 24 to June 6.
Jersey City man sentenced for wire fraud
Jersey City resident Ramon Herrera, a broker and financial adviser, was sentence to 27 months for participating in defrauding some 40 customers of a financial institution of $450,000.
NB reval seminar online
The first webinar has been posted for North Bergen’s tax reval. Visit https://www.northbergen.org/News/View/4372/available-now-online-webinar-with-details-on-nb-s-upcoming-tax-revaluation
Hoboken vaccinates youth
Hoboken offers residents over age 12 the Pfizer vaccine at Medicine Man Pharmacy, accompanied by a guardian. Visit http://www.hobokennj.gov/vaccine.
Jersey City fatal shooting
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the fatal shooting of Stebbin Drew, 37, of East Orange in the area of the City Crossings Apartments parking lot at Merseles Court and Bright St. in Jersey City.
Anyone with information should call 201-915-1345 or leave an anonymous tip at http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/.
All information will be kept confidential.
Hoboken flood mitigation
To mitigate flooding, the North Hudson Sewerage Authority (NHSA) is constructing a pumping station and two-story electrical and mechanical building at the Northwest Resiliency Park.
It will also build a sewer pipeline along 13th St. from Adams to Madison streets, and a main sewer pipeline along 13th St. from Jefferson to Adams streets.
Jersey City man sentenced to five years
Jamel Armfield, 20, of Jersey City, convicted of three felonies, was sentenced to 60 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition in connection with a June 24, 2020, Jersey City shooting.
Armfield fired nine rounds at a moving vehicle on Gates Ave. from a .45 caliber Springfield Armory semi-automatic handgun.
Jersey City death investigated
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the death of a man, 47, found in his Griffith St. apartment between Summit and Central avenues.
Anyone with information should call 201-915-1345 or leave an anonymous tip at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/.
All information will be kept confidential.
Son of Jersey City murder victim arrested
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and Jersey City Police Department arrested Terrance Nelson, 29, at his mother’s home at 18 Virginia Ave., wanted for the death of his mother, Jacqueline Nelson, 60.
Nelson is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
