NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS
North Bergen awarded $150K grant to combat drug and alcohol addiction
Mayor Nicholas Sacco and the Board of Commissioners announced at the commission meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 26 that the North Bergen Prevention Coalition is...
Writing Without Rules JC/Hoboken author’s new book gives publication tips
There are some who treat writing like an exclusive fraternity or sorority that not just anyone should be allowed to join – and perhaps it’s because they work so hard at it. What some...
Safe and secure Commissioners introduce ordinance upgrading hotel regulations
In an effort to improve the safety of guests staying at the 11 hotels in the township, the Board of Commissioners introduced an ordinance at their Sept. 12 meeting requiring the hotels to upgrade...
Celebrating independence Salvadorian Parade saunters down Bergenline Avenue
The third annual Salvadorian parade wound through North Bergen, Guttenberg, West New York, and Union City on Sunday, Sept. 16. The parade featured a number of floats, dances, and local residents sharing their Salvadorian...
The city’s artists on display Jersey City Art & Studio Tour returns for Columbus...
The 28th annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour will take place from Thursday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 7 this year. The kickoff ceremony is scheduled for Thursday from 6 to 9 p.m....
Former ‘Xanadu’ project to open in April Long delayed ‘American Dream’ is two-thirds percent...
The chronically-delayed $5 billion American Dream megamall complex on Route 3 in East Rutherford is set to open next April, according to project managers.
At a press conference at the site in late August,...
NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS
Expansive dog run opens in Braddock Park
Four-legged residents can now enjoy Braddock Park as much as the two-legged ones do.
Freeholder Anthony Vainieri recently presided over the opening of a new dog run near the...
In controversial decision, NB, WNY consolidate health services Some allege it’s linked to larger...
The West New York Board of Commissioners adopted an ordinance last month to dissolve the town’s Health Department and enter a shared services agreement with North Bergen, a move the town claims will save...
New countywide high school opens Massive campus has wings for arts, technology
Teenagers in Hudson County have a new place to go to high school, as the new High Tech High School opened in Secaucus on Wednesday, Sept. 5, with a ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7....
NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS
North Bergen celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15
There’s an event almost every day during Hispanic Heritage Month in North Bergen. From Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the township will hold...