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North Bergen Police Chief Dowd, Deputy Chief Fasilis, invited to the White House

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North Bergen Police Chief Robert Dowd & Deputy Chief Peter Fasilis were invited to the White House to meet with the members of the President’s senior staff to discuss aspects of the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing.

“The number one priority of the North Bergen Police Department is to foster a collective efficacy in our neighborhoods for the purpose of promoting the safety and stability of our community. We are committed to utilizing the latest technology, coupled with a philosophy of community policing, in an effort to provide the most efficient, effective and professional delivery of police services,” writes Chief Dowd.

On December 18, 2014, President Barack Obama signed an Executive Order establishing the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing. The Task Force Members sought expertise from stakeholders and input from the public through Listening Sessions, teleconferences and written comments as they worked to identify best practices and make recommendations to the President.

The Task Force recommendations provide solutions to help law enforcement agencies and communities strengthen trust and collaboration, while ushering the nation into the next phase of community-focused policing.

Correction: In an earlier edit we misspelled Deputy Chief Peter Fasilis as ‘Basilis’

"DroneFanatic" gives residents a beautiful view of North Bergen

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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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.

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

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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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