North Bergen

The High Tech $115K settlement that went unreported
Graciela Rubet, a secretary working at the Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST) since April 2000, was criminally charged and suspended with pay in August 2018 after being accused of burglarizing a student locker at High Tech High School’s prior location in North Bergen. The arrest initially went unreported, but eventually a story was published…
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‘Bike Hudson County’ Group Leading Bike Lane Initiative
John F. Kennedy Boulevard East (Boulevard East) is a two-way road overlooking the Hudson River, located in Hudson County. The route goes through Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg, and North Bergen. Presently, there is federal funding planned for a redesign of Boulevard East. Bike Hudson County, a consortium of bike and safe-streets groups, has teamed…
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North Bergen Wins the Trilogy
The trilogy, billed with a ‘Win or Go Home’ stamp, was settled when the Memorial Tigers visited their crosstown rival, North Bergen, for a third round and a stake at the Hudson County Interscholastic League semifinals. With home-court advantage and a packed crowd, the Bruins immediately responded with a full-court press defense and an all-out…
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One Must Go; Stack vs. Sacco
Every ten years the New Jersey state legislature redraws the State’s legislative districts. This year, the New Jersey Apportionment Commission voted on the new legislative district map for New Jersey, however, the vote did not come without controversy. The spicy part? The 33rd State Senate Legislative District, represented by Brian Stack, will now clash with…
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No. 1 Player in NJ offers North Bergen first-class seats to his show!
Saint Peter’s Prep senior Mark Armstrong is the number one player in New Jersey for a reason and his commitment to one of the nation’s top college basketball programs is a justification for that. The Villanova-commit did not disappoint in his visiting matchup against the North Bergen Bruins. So much so that when asked if…
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Bruins Outclass Tigers in Crosstown Rivalry
The North Bergen Bruins remained unfazed by Memorial’s six-game winning streak, following a devastating one-point loss in overtime against state-ranked Hudson Catholic on Tuesday. The Bruins responded aggressively and efficiently on Thursday night behind their leader, senior Nazir Nwadike’s impressive 16-point performance. Nwadike was led to believe that this game should have ended in a…
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Boy’s Basketball: Hawks beat Bruins in Overtime
It was a developing David and Goliath story, one that delivered intensity, back and forth blows and most importantly, overtime. A narrative that had “upset alert” and vengeance written all over it. And a game that nailed Ray Allen’s Game 6: “The Shot” moment with senior Eli Camacho’s three that willed his team into overtime…
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Bergen County Woman Sentenced To 10 Years In Prison For 2019 Crash That Killed 66-year-old Driver In North Bergen
On Thursday, January 6, 2022, the Honorable Vincent J. Militello, J.S.C., sentenced Denisse Ortega, 36, of New Milford, to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for causing the crash that killed Mario Santamaria Sr., 66, on September 29, 2019 in North Bergen. Ortega previously pleaded guilty to first-degree Death by Auto – DWI while…
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Passenger Identified in Fatal Accident
27-year-old Alexis Rodriguez of Bergenfield was identified as the passengar killed in the fatal car accident that took place in North…
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Urban Paddle brings Kayak Rentals to Hudson County
Urban Paddle owner & Hudson County native, Kevin Murray, announced today the Grand Opening of two kayak rental locations on the lakes at…
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Palisades Medical Center Awards High School Students Merit Scholarships
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Palisades Medical Center awarded more than $30,000 in merit scholarships to members of the Class…
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Fight amongst friends, North Bergen Mayoral Future
Disclaimer: The following information has been gathered from a few of HudPost’s most trusted sources. Statements can be regarded as…
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Reports: Pedestrian hit by car in North Bergen
Reports: Pedestrian hit by car on 82nd Street & Kennedy Blvd. in North Bergen, NJ. Our sources say the pedestrian did not sustain life…
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Cuban Liberation Rally Will Take Place in North Bergen
People will gather tomorrow to march in solidarity with the thousands of Cuban people who have poured out in the streets of the island to…
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North Bergen Police Department Hires Five New Police Officers
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – The Township of North Bergen held a swearing-in ceremony for the newest members of the North Bergen Police Department…
Keep readingMom Holds Prom for Students After High School Cancels
Mayra Moncayo-Baez, a North Bergen mother said she felt it was “shameful and disgraceful” after North Bergen High School announced that…
Keep readingThe Best Pizza in North Bergen
Congratulations to the best pizzeria in North Bergen, New Jersey. Roma Pizzeria 8620 John F. Kennedy Blvd North Bergen, NJ 07047 The…
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Hostage Situation in North Bergen De-Escalated
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has released the following information: The Hudson County Regional SWAT Team, in coordination with…
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Progressive Democrats Endorse North Bergen Candidate
“We are proud to officially ENDORSE Stephanie Rosas-Garcia for County Committee in North Bergen 5-5. Stephanie supports policies that…
Keep readingMan stabbed in knife attack in midtown North Bergen last night
(NORTH BERGEN, NJ) Late Saturday night a man severely wounded from a knife attack ran inside Hudson Burger and Beers pleading for help….
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North Bergen HS renamed Joey ‘Coco’ Diaz High
A North Bergen school will be renamed in honor of actor/comedian Joey Diaz. At the recommendation of Lee Syatt, the school board in June…
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North Bergen Man Charged with Attempted Sexual Assault of Minor
Bound Brook, N.J. – Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives John…
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North Bergen mourns the passing of former BOE employee
North Bergen mourns the passing of former Lincoln School Teacher’s Aide Kookie Millan. Millan is survived by her mother Carmen and…
Keep readingFirst Round of Covid Vaccines Administered at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen
Today, on December 17th, the first round of Covid vaccines were administered to front line workers at Palisades Medical Center in North…
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North Bergen MVC closes once again due to employee testing positive
Once again, the North Bergen Motor Vehicle Center has closed down due to a positive Covid test of one of their employees. Last month,…
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Covid Outbreak in North Bergen Hospital
Multiple sources have confirmed a Covid outbreak at Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen. It is said that more than 40 employees have…
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195% Increase in Tickets Issued by North Bergen Police
According to data records by the North Bergen Police Department summonses issued have risen 195% from previous months. From April to…
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Meet North Bergen’s Next Mayor
“He’s the mayor’s right hand man. And the word on the street is when [Nicholas Sacco] resigns that [Vainieri] will be the next mayor,”…
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Reports: Open Cardboard Boxes Being Used to “Securely” Hold Ballots in North Bergen
North Bergen, NJ- “In North Bergen, NJ voters are instructed after voting to leave the ballots in an open regular cardboard box on the…
Keep readingNorth Bergen Mother of Newborn Fights for Life as Family Fights Deportation
A 28-year-old New Jersey mother is left minimally conscious from a routine “C-section,” unable to care for her newborn. A grandmother,…
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North Bergen Native, Former CIA Director Releases Book
“My memoir Undaunted was released today. I will have a virtual discussion about my national security career with Andrea Mitchell this…
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North Bergen Police Promotes 7 Officers
North Bergen Police Chief Peter Fasilis served as master of ceremonies for an Oath of Office Ceremony on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 during…
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North Bergen Families Making Under $75k Can Apply for Child Care Tuition Assistance
Families can now apply for child care tuition assistance to help with care for children who have remote learning schedules due to the…
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OSHA Officer Charged with Conspiring to Extort North Bergen Contractor
Two Essex County, New Jersey, men – a compliance safety and health officer (CSHO) with the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety…
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OSHA has cited North Bergen Nursing Home for Failing To Protect Employees from COVID-19
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hackensack Meridian Health Residential Care…
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Remembering 9/11 Hero and North Bergen Native Lt. Robert Cirri
On September 11, Lieutenant Robert Cirri was in his Jersey City office when the first plane hit the Twin Towers. He drove his car through…
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North Bergen Honors WWII Veteran on 100th Birthday
North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco and the Board of Commissioners proudly issued a proclamation honoring town resident Joseph Mongelli on…
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North Bergen Zoning Board to Hear Proposed Building on 8th Street
803 Kennedy Blvd. LLC has proposed to replace the use of an abandoned parking lot in downtown North Bergen and seeks to construct a new…
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North Bergen Church Tackles Hunger in the Township
The loss of jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic has left millions hungry throughout the world and North Bergen is no exception. Many…
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COVID-19’s Impact on North Bergen Businesses
Covid 19’s impact on small businesses in North Bergen, NJ
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