The Hudson County Fair is back for a fourth year, with spectacular attractions and entertainment for the whole family. Taking place in Braddock Park across from the brand new statue of James J. Braddock on Riverview Drive, the fair has expanded to two full weekends of carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment, a petting zoo, and more.

The carnival held a soft opening on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018, but really kicks into high gear with an official ribbon cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018. Then the fun continues every day straight through to Columbus Day on Oct. 8, 2018.

Weekends and holidays the fair opens at noon, weekdays at 6 p.m. Live bands including The Nerds, The Koots, and the Matt O’Ree Band will perform on the big stage.

Rudolph “Rudy” F. Klima, 92, of North Bergen, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Born in Guttenberg, NJ on November 13, 1925, to the late Adele and Frank Klima.

He worked for 43 years as a Chief Stock Manager for PSE&G. Co. in Edison N.J. retiring in 1990. Rudolph belonged to the American Legion Post 33 of North Bergen, was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus Standford Assembly (North Bergen)., VFW McDowell post 2648 (North Bergen) and Past President of Homestead Senior citizens of North Bergen for the past 20 years.

He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and served his country during WWII. Rudolph was the loving father of Rudy and the late Joseph Klima. Survivors include two adoring grandchildren, Bryan and James and the late Joseph.

Rudolph’s life celebration will include visitation on Monday, September 24, from 5 ~ 9 PM at the Leber Funeral Home, 2000 Kennedy Blvd, Union City, NJ.

A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday, September 25, beginning at 10:30 AM at St. Rocco R.C.C., 4206 Kennedy Blvd., Union City. Friends and family may begin gathering at 9:00 Monday morning before services. Rudolph will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery (Fairview NJ.)

For further information and to share a fond memory, please visit http://www.leber-fh.com

The new state-of-the-art school opened this week and was dedicated this afternoon to retiring Hudson County Schools of Technology Superintendent Frank J. Gargiulo.

“I am humbled by the decision to dedicate this campus in my name,” he said in a statement. “These students are among the brightest in the country and deserve a quality space to study and prepare themselves academically for the future.”

With over fifty years in education as both instructor and administrator, Mr. Gargiulo has continually implemented cutting edge technology to ensure student success and real-world preparation at all levels.

At the high school level, Mr. Gargiulo’s vision and passion helped create High Tech High School and County Prep High School, schools that are continually recognized for their academic excellence. High Tech High School is a National Blue Ribbon School; both schools are designated by Newsweek and US News & World Report as two of America’s Best High Schools.

Beyond the classroom, Mr. Gargiulo is a dedicated member of the community. He has served as First Lieutenant in the US Army and as President of the New Jersey Council of County Vocational-Technical Schools. Mr. Gargiulo currently serves as the President of the Hudson County Superintendents Organization, as well as Commissioner of the Department of Public Works for the Township of North Bergen. Mr. Gargiulo earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Notre Dame, and a Master’s Degree from Seton Hall University.

NB C.A.R.E.S. in conjunction with the Nicholas J. Sacco Foundation and the Township of North Bergen held their annual back-to-school drive in August, distributing thousands of school supplies to local children on Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.

The giveaway is held each year shortly before school starts, with residents invited to the Recreation Center to pick up free school supplies. Kids get to choose their own backpack, and fill it themselves with pens, pencils, markers, folders, notebooks, and much more. Uniforms were also provided.

Mayor Nicholas Sacco and Park and Public Property Commissioner Hugo Cabrera were in attendence to greet the hundreds of residents who lined up to prepare for the school year.

The event was largely funded by grants and donations such as the contributions made by CrossCountry Mortgage, Eye Contact Vision Center, Women of the Moose, and other local businesses and organizations.

Present at the giveaway to provide free children’s book and other items were volunteers from the Frank A. Pinto Foundation. Sanitas Medical Center was also on site, providing free blood pressure and glucose checks and goodie bags.

NB C.A.R.E.S. was prepared to provide school supplies to more than 400 families this year. Anything left over at the end of the event was presented to the schools for distribution.