The North Bergen Bruins defeated the Hackensack Comets for the first time in 20 years. The game ended in overtime 20-14 with Michael Santini scoring the game winning touchdown.
“What an amazing game! So proud of these great athletes,” writes North Bergen mayor Nicholas Sacco.
This is Coach Eddie Somick’s second win as head coach. Last week the Bruins blew past the Bayonne Bees 34-6.
North Bergen’s next game will be against the Bloomfield Bengals on September 22nd.
The infamous recycling center, Lincoln Recycling of 4711 Dell Ave., was fined $25,000 for OSHA violations stemming from a December accident that claimed one life.
The facility was handed three violations which the company plans to contest in court.
The official OSHA report reads, “At 3:45 p.m. on December 14, 2016, an employee was engaged in housekeeping activities when he was approached by the forklift operator for help in putting the forklifts rear wheel back in the loading ramp. The employee was told by the forklift operator to sit in the forklift truck and hold the brake while the opera tor retrieved another piece of equipment to push the forklift back onto the ram p. The employee was told by the operator to climb into the forklift and put his foot on break to prevent the forklift from moving prior to his return. The operator engaged the parking break and told the employee where the breaks were located. The operator then walked away to retrieve equipment. The employee then put his foot on the gas instead of the break, causing the forklift to jump forward and the back of the forklift to move from side to side. The employee was the n thrown from the forklift at heights of approximately 3.5 feet and the forklift fell onto the employee resulting in death.”
When North Bergen residents, Jeannette Sanchez and mother Maria Sanchez experienced the heart breaking event of losing their loved one to suicide, they decided it would not go in vain.
“My brother died to suicide on March 12, 2012. Like many families out there we didn’t recognize the signs of depression and mental health issues,” says Jeannette Sanchez.
For the last two years Maria and Jeannette teamed up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to host ‘NB Out of the Darkness’ community walk that drew close to 400 people from the community and raised $27,000. The walk is held in memory of those who lost their lives to suicide. Funds come from groups of people or “teams” that walk in memory those impacted. The Sanchez family walks as “Team Carpe Diem” in honor of the late Jorge A. Sanchez.
“Community walks are proof that when people work together, they can make big changes in our world,” says Maria Sanchez, co-coordinator of the walk.
“When we were faced with the traumatic loss of my brother we were desperately looking for a group or people that could help us go through the process of grieving and explaining this complex situation to my youngest brother which was 10 years old at the time of [my brother’s] death. That’s when we noticed that what we were looking for wasn’t necessarily offered within our community,” says Jeanette Sanchez.
The Sanchez family hopes to encourage others to volunteer to host support groups for those dealing with suicidal thoughts. Resources for bereaved families and friends to sit together, share stories, and seek guidance are said to be scarce.
“We hope that we can save a life by creating a space where people do not feel alone and can access the necessary resources if they are in need of help. We also think it’s important for families that have experienced these traumatic losses to see that they are not alone,” says Jeanette.
This year’s 3rd annual “North Bergen Out of the Darkness Walk” will be held on September 17th at James J. Braddock Park. Participants will meet at the Ascolese football field at 12:00 PM.
“It feels amazing to work side by side not only with each other but with our family and friends that help us pull off this event. This event would not be possible without the help of the town of North Bergen, sponsors, and the families that come out each year,” says mother and daughter.
Click here to register for the annual walk.
Those who want to volunteer may contact Maria Sanchez 201-978-1115 or sanchma3@gmail.com
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Ramy Walks the beat for the North Bergen Bruins first football game under new head coach Eddie Somick.
“Ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is a tragic, heartless decision that will hurt thousands of young men and women,” writes state Senator and North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco.
The statement comes after President Trump announced that he would end the DACA program.
DACA is an immigration policy founded by the Obama administration in June 2012 which allows certain illegal immigrants who entered the country as minors to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and eligibility for a work permit.
“I’ve met many of these kids here in our North Bergen schools, and they are some of the most inspiring and hardworking students I’ve ever seen,” writes state Senator and Mayor Nicholas Sacco. “The DACA program gives them the opportunity to work, attend college, pay taxes and contribute to our country and tearing that chance away from them would damage our economy and our society.”
“I sincerely hope that Congress will act to pass a legislative solution to protect Dreamers and correct this harmful action by President Trump.”
As many as 22,000 people in New Jersey are facing deportation following the end of DACA.
“Ending the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is a tragic, heartless decision that will hurt thousands of young men and women,” writes state Senator and North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco.
The statement comes after President Trump announced that he would end the DACA program.
DACA is an immigration policy founded by the Obama administration in June 2012 which allows certain illegal immigrants who entered the country as minors to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and eligibility for a work permit.
“I’ve met many of these kids here in our North Bergen schools, and they are some of the most inspiring and hardworking students I’ve ever seen,” writes state Senator and Mayor Nicholas Sacco. “The DACA program gives them the opportunity to work, attend college, pay taxes and contribute to our country and tearing that chance away from them would damage our economy and our society.”
“I sincerely hope that Congress will act to pass a legislative solution to protect Dreamers and correct this harmful action by President Trump.”
As many as 22,000 people in New Jersey are facing deportation following the end of DACA.
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Frank Dukes visits HQ Gaming in North Bergen. HQ Gaming is a modern arcade that combines learning and fun for the youth of the community.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in North Bergen is officially open for business.
The 120 room hotel is convenient to many of the area’s key employers and public transportation hubs for commuters. The contemporary style offers the signature Fairfield Inn design, and will be an option or both business and leisure travel. Located at 1707 69th Street, the Fairfield Inn & Suites North Bergen property will be managed by the Real Hospitality Group.
“Delivering both function and comfort, our new design and décor elevate the Fairfield brand, setting a new standard in the moderate tier category,” Callette Nielsen, VP and global brand manager, Fairfield Inn & Suites, said in a statement. “The Fairfield Inn & Suites North Bergen is a truly stunning example of the brand’s contemporary look and feel, and we are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the North Bergen area.”
Hotel amenities include a fitness center, valet laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as fax and copy services and a meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 68 people.
The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle within a three-mile radius, as well as a complimentary shuttle to the Secaucus train station, offering direct trains to New York City.
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Ramy – Walks the Beat to address news of a white supremacist group in #NorthBergen
North Bergen high school alumni and local musician, Christopher Macias, better known as Chris Major, was a featured guest on the well-known radio station, Hot 97.
Hot 97 is a radio station based in New York City under the corporate ownership of Emmis Communications. The station broadcasts on 97.1 FM.
Chris Major was interviewed by Hot 97’s DJ Drewski. “You call yourself an artist, right?,” asked DJ Drewski. “I want to hear you ‘spit’ something!” (Spit is slang for rapping.)
Chris Major then performed a four-minute, live freestyle with lines like “yup, you know where I’m from/yup, it’s the 2-0-1,” and “I’m keeping it so thorough, views from the 6th side, I’m live from the 6th borough”
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