"DroneFanatic" gives residents a beautiful view of North Bergen

The Youtube Channel, DroneFanatic, posted a beautiful view of North Bergen centered around James J. Braddock park. The video currently has 1,227 views.

Youtube user Steven comments, “Wow, this is beautiful. Never knew how beautiful my town is, thanks for sharing!”

The video is shot from an aerial view using a quadcopter commonly known as a “drone”.

A quadcopter, also called a quadrotor helicopter is a multirotor helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. Quadcopters are classified as rotorcraft, as opposed to fixed-wing aircraft, because their liftis generated by a set of rotors (vertically oriented propellers).

“DroneFanatic” gives residents a beautiful view of North Bergen

The Youtube Channel, DroneFanatic, posted a beautiful view of North Bergen centered around James J. Braddock park. The video currently has 1,227 views.

Youtube user Steven comments, “Wow, this is beautiful. Never knew how beautiful my town is, thanks for sharing!”

The video is shot from an aerial view using a quadcopter commonly known as a “drone”.

A quadcopter, also called a quadrotor helicopter is a multirotor helicopter that is lifted and propelled by four rotors. Quadcopters are classified as rotorcraft, as opposed to fixed-wing aircraft, because their liftis generated by a set of rotors (vertically oriented propellers).

7 of the 10 highest paid public employees in the county work in North Bergen – all men.

NJ.com revealed that 7 of the 10 highest publicly paid employees work in North Bergen.

There are no fewer than 30 public employees in Hudson County who were making at least $200,000 a year as of March 31, according to statewide pay records compiled by the New Jersey Open Data Center.

All of the people receiving the top 10 salaries were men.

1. Paschal Tennaro, $259,900, Principal, North Bergen

2. Nicholas Sacco $259, 550 Dir. of Elem. and Secondary Education, North Bergen

3. Frank Gargiulo, $255,136 Superintendent, HC Schools of Tech, North Bergen

6. Joseph Sirangelo, $239, 985 Asst. Superintendent, HC Schools of Tech, North Bergen

7. Robert Kronberg $237, 675 Dir. Special Services, North Bergen

8. Richard Myrlak $237,284 Board Secretary, HC Schools of Technology North Bergen

9. Peter Clark $226,925, Curriculum Coordinator, North Bergen

North Bergen man arrested after calling police about his money being stolen during a prostitution solicitation

A North Bergen was arrested on charges of soliciting a prostitute last week after calling the police when the woman allegedly stole his money, police said.

Secaucus police say Leonard August, 36, reported the robbery around 10 a.m on June 23 at the Rodeway Inn Meadowlands motel off Route 3. Upon their arrival, August told police officers that Thedricka McKinney, 18, of Rochester, New York, had stolen $140 from him, Secaucus Police Det. Sgt. Mike Torres said.

Read more at NJ.com

North Bergen man arrested after calling police about his money being stolen during a prostitution so

A North Bergen was arrested on charges of soliciting a prostitute last week after calling the police when the woman allegedly stole his money, police said.

Secaucus police say Leonard August, 36, reported the robbery around 10 a.m on June 23 at the Rodeway Inn Meadowlands motel off Route 3. Upon their arrival, August told police officers that Thedricka McKinney, 18, of Rochester, New York, had stolen $140 from him, Secaucus Police Det. Sgt. Mike Torres said.

Read more at NJ.com

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Uber ask North Bergen residents to call Senator Sacco

Uber is a transportation network company that operates a mobile app which allows consumers with smartphones to submit a trip request which is then routed to Uber drivers who use their own cars.

On June 28th the company sent an e-mail to its customers urging them to contact Senator Sacco in support of Senate bill (S-2179) also known as the “Transportation Network Company Safety and Regulatory Act.”

Uber writes, “Right now, the New Jersey Senate is considering a bill that would allow Uber to stay in New Jersey for the long term—and the Senate needs to hear from riders like you! Other legislation being considered in the legislature would potentially force Uber out of the Garden State, which is why we need your support for the Senate bill.”

The senate bill includes language to identify ride-sharing apps as “”Transportation network company” which means a corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, or other entity that is registered as a business in the State or operates in this State, and uses a digital network to connect a transportation network company rider to a transportation network company driver to provide a prearranged ride. A transportation network company shall not be deemed to control, direct, or manage a transportation network company driver or the driver’s personal vehicle that connects to the company’s digital network, except where agreed to by written contract.”

The bill also includes insurance standards for Uber drivers, annual permits priced at $5,000 annually, zero-torrence drug & alcohol policies, amongst other regulations.

You can read the full bill at Legiscan.com

Former Bruin and NFL player, Evan Rodriguez, hosting free youth camp for North Bergen children

Evan Rodriguez, the former standout quarterback and safety Bruin and NFL player, is hosting a free youth football camp.

On his official Facebook page reads, “It’s almost football time again and that means another chance to enjoy a fun and free football camp with E-Rod and his NFL friends! It’ll be held on the field named to honor his legendary HS football coach, the late Vinny Ascolese, the same field where E-Rod starred as a Bruin from 2003-06.”

The camp will be held on Saturday, July 2nd, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The camp is open to all children ages 6-17 at Vincent Ascolese Field in James J. Braddock park.

The camp is sponsored by USA Football which works with more than 150 current and former NFL Players to deliver football camps for youth and high school athletes.

Rodriguez clinic introduces children to football by teaching basic skills in a fun and energetic environment. Certified clinicians use a series of drills to show passing, catching and running skills in a non-contact setting.

All skills and drills selected are based on USA Football’s Player Progression Development Model, ensuring children are learning in an age-appropriate manner and creating an ideal atmosphere.

Parents may sign up their children by clicking here.

North Bergen musician’s song debuts on flagship radio station, Hot 97

North Bergen high school alumni and local musician, Christopher Macias, better known as Chris Major, has his song “Safe with Me” debuted 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.

The song was introduced by Hot 97’s DJ Drewski. “We put on for the tri-state, from the biggest names to the newest names,” says DJ Drewski. “New Chris Major, Safe with me, Hot 97 the new movement!”

“I grew up listening to Hot 97, now we are live on Hot 97!” says Chris Major.

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North Bergen musician's song debuts on flagship radio station, Hot 97

North Bergen high school alumni and local musician, Christopher Macias, better known as Chris Major, has his song “Safe with Me” debuted 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.

The song was introduced by Hot 97’s DJ Drewski. “We put on for the tri-state, from the biggest names to the newest names,” says DJ Drewski. “New Chris Major, Safe with me, Hot 97 the new movement!”

“I grew up listening to Hot 97, now we are live on Hot 97!” says Chris Major.