North Bergen Police release annual report
The North Bergen Police Department has released its annual report, a summary of the department’s activity in 2018. “This is the most impressive report we’ve ever put out,” Chief Robert Dowd said. “We’ve really...
North Bergen man accused in alleged sexual assault
According to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, a 46-year-old North Bergen man, Carlos Gonzalez, was arrested on charges of allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old female.
On June 12, shortly after 11:45 p.m., officers from the...
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'Save Latin America' honors Eurice E. Rojas
Save Latin America, Inc., the nonprofit that sponsors and plans the annual Cuban Day Parade, has honored Cliffside Park resident Eurice E. Rojas, vice president of Business Development...
Carrying the torch of compassion
Students from local schools and public officials cheered on the runners as police officers and others jogged through Hudson County on June 7 as part of the 36th Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise...
Suez Water to hold discussions on lead contamination in North Bergen
Suez Water announced that it will hold an information session about lead in drinking water for its customers in Hudson County.
The event will be held on June 19 at 6 p.m. at The Boulevard,...
North Bergen taps Hudson County’s first Latina police captain
On June 12, the North Bergen Police Department promoted 15 veteran officers to new supervisory positions, at a swearing-in ceremony overseen by Chief Robert Dowd and Public Safety Commissioner Allen Pascual.
Among three women who...
In Hudson County, Gov. Murphy finds allies for millionaire’s tax
Gov. Phil Murphy has been spending a good deal of time in Hudson County recently.
The hot topic?
Murphy is steadfast in his proposed millionaire’s tax, which would increase the annual income tax levy for those...
The Catholic Church spent over $633K lobbying against NJ statute of limitations reform
According to a report commissioned by three law firms, the Roman Catholic Church has spent $633,458 lobbying against New Jersey's reform of the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse survivors.
All the funding went...
Thousands flock to Summer Health and Green Family Fest
The weather couldn’t have been better for the sixth annual Summer Health and Green Family Festival, organized by North Bergen’s Municipal Utilities Authority and Health Department.
According to an official count, more than 3,800 people...
Kids complete drug-awareness program
On May 31, almost 600 fifth graders from North Bergen celebrated their LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) graduations. The program provides education from law enforcement officers aiming to reduce children’s involvement in drugs, violence,...