On Friday, North Bergen police responded to Walmart on a report of a bomb threat at 7:40 p.m., according to Police Lt. Bronson Jusino.
While North Bergen police are still investigating the details of the incident, “there is no credible information that there are any threats,” Jusino stated.
Read more at Hudson County View
Last night the coaches and parents organized a scrimmage in remembrance of Sherlyn Telcide, a North Bergen teacher that passed away from mesothelioma last year.
Her son Devon who plays for the Cowboys ended the game scoring a touchdown against Packers in honor of his Mom.
“Thank you to everyone who was involved in the organizing of this great event and to her husband Alex Telcide you will always have my support,” writes Mayor Nicholas Sacco who was in attendance. “Sherlyn was a great woman.”
Sherlyn is survived by her husband Alex and their children Devin and Aiden, her parents Wilma (Natali) and Danilo Diaz and her brother Danilo Diaz.
Landon Collins of the New York Giants endorsed Dianelis “Dee” Castro. to become North Bergen High School’s next “Homecoming Queen”
“Hi y’all, It’s Landon Collins here with Dee. Vote for Homecoming Queen at North Bergen High School! Ight! Ya do that!” says New York Giants Collins.
Collins was “guest bagging” in North Bergen’s Shop Rite on 3147 John F. Kennedy Blvd in honor of National Hunger Action Month.
“I’m humbled that someone on his platform has the passion to fight hunger and assist the local community by bagging groceries at Shoprite and endorsed local talent,” says Dianelis Castro. “I’m thankful and let’s go Giants!”
Help Bag Hunger is an annual event that takes place during September, National Hunger Action Month, and it’s one of several events ShopRite associates host in stores during September to raise money for ShopRite Partners In Caring, ShopRite’s signature hunger-fighting initiative.
ShopRite Partners In Caring is a year-round, community-based, hunger-fighting initiative that works with more than 70 food industry manufacturers to provide $3 million annually to qualified charitable agencies in NJ, NY, CT, PA, MD, and DE.
Help Bag Hunger is an annual event that takes place during September, National Hunger Action Month, and it’s one of several events ShopRite associates host in stores during September to raise money for ShopRite Partners In Caring, ShopRite’s signature hunger-fighting initiative.
This Wednesday, New York Giants Landon Collins will be bagging groceries at North Bergen’s Shop Rite on 3147 John F. Kennedy Blvd in honor of National Hunger Action Month.
ShopRite Partners In Caring is a year-round, community-based, hunger-fighting initiative that works with more than 70 food industry manufacturers to provide $3 million annually to qualified charitable agencies in NJ, NY, CT, PA, MD, and DE.
“Giants fans, help me tackle hunger…” tweeted Collins (@TheHumble_21)
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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Kyle Anderson’s CELEBRATE LIFE DAY is an all-day basketball event featuring a skills clinic, tournaments, a
sneaker drive, and school supply giveaway. CELEBRATE LIFE DAY’s mission is to have Kyle’s vision of an all day
basketball event for all ages to come together to simply “CELEBRATE LIFE” through friendship, love for each other,
and basketball. CELEBRATE LIFE DAY has partnered with North Bergen Police Department’s Community Policing
Team to assist in the clinic, offer activities for kids, interact with families from the area and be a positive presence for
our community. North Bergen Police Department will play the Hudson County Sheriff’s department in a basketball
game to tip- off the evening events with Kyle playing for the North Bergen Police Department.
To sign up and for more information, please visit http://www.friendsofpaulkim.org. Proceeds from CELEBRATE LIFE DAY will go to Ericka’s Lighthouse (www.erickaslighthouse.org). Erika’s Lighthouse has programs to educate schools communities about teen depression, eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness and empowers teens to take control of their mental health. Celebrate Life Day will also raise funds for local high school student- athletes attending college in 2018. Scholarship candidates are students-athletes who have a proven record of community service, excelling in the classroom and in athletics.
The day kicks off with a basketball clinic for boys and girls 8-15 year-olds from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., followed by a
boys high school hoops tournament featuring Northern New Jersey teams beginning at 1:15 p.m. The men’s
tournament begins at approximately 3:45 p.m. Each team is guaranteed three games and will be divided into two
pools, with the winner of each pool playing in the championship game. The day concludes with the high school and
men’s championship games at 6:30.
Local DJ, Robin Castro will be playing music throughout the day and DJ Ted Smooth will be the master of ceremonies for the championship games. Local food vendors will be serving food throughout the daylong event.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a pair of used sneakers that will be cleaned and donated to the needy. Additionally, there will be a school supply giveaway for a limited amount for school-age children.
The North Bergen Police Department’s Community Policing Unit is a proud partner of the event, with officers participating throughout the day. Adidas will be providing jerseys for teams and t-shirts for the clinic and Gatorade will be providing sports beverages throughout the events.
Ramy’s beloved mother, Maha Abukaila passed away on July 14th 2017, after battling with breast cancer for eleven years.
Maha Abukaila was born on September 28th, 1961, in Egypt. She immigrated to Jersey City thirty years ago, and gave birth to her only child Ramy, there. They would later move to North Bergen. She was one of five siblings, three sisters and a brother who passed away. Mrs. Abukaila was married to Moe Gabr.
Maha worked in a family-owned cafe with her brother for many years, until she was physically unable to do so. Customers were attracted to her generous nature and warm personality. Ramy proudly tells us that his mother’s hospitality and kindness was unmatched. He says, “she would feed you until you couldn’t even look at food anymore”.
She was accepting of anyone and everyone, no matter their backgrounds or beliefs. Mrs. Abukaila loved selflessly, putting everyone’s needs above her own. For example, she’d always make sure the birthdays of loved ones and the holidays were celebrated on a grand scale.
Even after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006, and soldiering through many surgeries, her spirits remained high. Ramy recalls her buying many gifts for people, just to make their day more special. Unfortunately however, the cancer eventually metastasized into her brain, which made her very weak and unable to do what she loved.
Ramy and his family took care of Maha until her last days. She longed to be with them till the end. Ramy says that she was “truly a warrior amongst [them] all”.
Ramy is so grateful for the woman his mom was and for what she taught him. As a single mother, Ramy saw his mother at her weakest moments and her strongest. He saw the sacrifice that an immigrant mother made, to help her son succeed and be happy. He says he credits his unwavering respect of women to her.
Maha Abukaila made North Bergen a better place. Her community misses, and will never forget her. HudPost stands in solidarity with the Abukaila family, during this time of mourning.
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