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WATCHING – Officials watch over the surveillance cameras monitoring commercial sections of North Bergen.

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Crime stats fluctuate
Up in three categories, down in two; cameras should help

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North Bergen suffered from increases in aggravated assault, simple assault, and burglary last year, but saw decreases in theft/larceny (often shoplifting) and sexual assault, according to Departm...

EXPANSION PLANS – New Jersey Transit is currently weighing alternatives for the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail extension plans. They may also build two significant new facilities in North Bergen.

Two new light rail facilities in North Bergen
Town could get extra stop when line expands to Bergen County
New Jersey Transit is currently weighing a potential extension of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail from North Bergen to either Tenafly or Englewood in Bergen County. Both alternatives call for an add...

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HISTORY NEXT DOOR – The original First National Bank of Union City, which issued its own currency between 1909 and 1935, still stands vacant on the corner of Broadway Avenue and 48th Street. It is the birthplace of a rare $20 bill a Massachusetts resident recently received as change for a bottle of wine.

BANK ON THIS!
Man gets $20 bill in change worth $100-$300
If Scott Chillo’s 4-year-old daughter Leah hadn’t once again attempted to pilfer the change he left on their kitchen table, he may never have discovered a rare bit of Union City’s financial histo...

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INSPIRED – Arjav Shah at a book signing at the library last week.

Local kid releases novel
High Tech student aspires to write four-part epic saga
When High Tech High School freshman Arjav Shah was in seventh grade, he made a commitment of epic proportions: he would write a detailed fantasy saga that takes place on a faraway planet. Shah’s...

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ENHANCED MAPPING TOOLS – NJMC Launched enhanced digital municipal mapping tools that provide layers of municipal data.

Displaying each manhole and propane tank
NJMC releases digital municipal maps with many details
Maps have long surpassed the simple goal of getting people from point A to point B, with the availability of online mapping tools that show parks, train stations, places of interest, and snapshot...

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HCCC – On February 15, 2012, Dr. Glen Gabert, President of Hudson County Community College (HCCC), and Trustees Jim Fife and Al Zampella met with Congressman Steve Rothman (D-NJ) in his Washington, D.C. office to thank him for helping lead the fight to provide access to higher education.

North Bergen Briefs
Upcoming town meetings North Bergen Town Hall, at 4233 Kennedy Blvd., will host three meetings next week. An Alcohol Beverage Control Board meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. A Tra...

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CONGRATS – North Bergen Recreation athletes pose with town officials and with their trophy earnings from the latest season.

North Bergen Briefs
Guttenberg softball and T-ball registration ongoing Registration for softball/minors and t-ball is currently ongoing Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 to 1 p.m. at ...

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WORKING TOGETHER – Hudson Honda General Manger Chris Tropiano (left) spoke with NHCAC CEO Chris Irizarry about the importance of working together as a community. Tropiano later presented the organization with a new CR-V on a free one-year lease.

Wanna drive my car?
Local health care non-profit wins one-year lease; will transport patients

Hudson Honda General Manager Chris Tropiano presented the North Hudson Community Action Corporation (NHCAC) with a brand-new white 2012 Honda CR-V and a free one-year lease on Feb. 2 as a part of ...

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WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE TOWING? Freeholder Bill O’Dea grills County Administrator Abe Antun about the mixup that had no towing contract in place for more than a decade.

Freeholders have towing contract questions
How did same company get work since 1998 without competitive bids?

In establishing a new rotating procedure for cars towed at the direction of the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, the Hudson County Freeholders found out that the county had been using one vendor ...

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NATURAL – James. J Braddock Park North Hudson Park is often the subject of Ninetta Nappi’s paintings.

Painting in the park
Artist/teacher often found in popular outdoor spot

North Bergen resident and artist Ninetta Nappi can often be seen focusing intently on her paintings within the boundaries of James J. Braddock North Hudson Park. “The park is my backyard,” said N...

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BUDGETING – The Board of Education meeting took place Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. at 7317 Kennedy Blvd.

Schools will look at teacher evaluation methods
New programs, issues discussed at Board of Ed.

The North Bergen Board of Education passed a resolution at their meeting Wednesday authorizing their submission of an application of funds to the New Jersey State Department of Education’s Race to...

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ASPIRING – Ashli Haynes is seeking donations for her current film, “Love, Art, & Celibacy.”

Living the dream
‘Tila Tequila’ reality star/NB native seeks funding for new film

North Bergen native Ashli Haynes knew her calling as early as the age of 3. A former student at Hoboken’s private Hudson School, she became interested in acting while watching an episode of “The C...

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BACKED UP – This exit of the Vornado shopping center on Tonnelle Ave. often has a long line of cars.

Traffic debate
Officials cite study that disputes Tonnelle concerns
North Bergen officials have issued a traffic study they say contradicts media reports that a disproportionate number of traffic accidents have occurred on Tonnelle Avenue from 88th to 89th streets...

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North Bergen in the new year
Sacco administration wants to further develop downtown, expand library

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02.19.12 - 07:23 am

Gas company says: Condos won’t pose threat
Fence next to Appleview complex could assure safe construction

by Stephen LaMarca
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02.12.12 - 12:05 am

Building next to the cliffs
Residents ask questions about two developments near waterfront

by Stephen LaMarca
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