[117], The Hudson County Executive, elected at-large, is Thomas A. NORTH BERGEN, NJ - The Township of North Bergen held a swearing-in ceremony for the newest members of the North Bergen Police Department yesterday, Tuesday June 22, at the Township Municipal Chambers, as proud family members joined Mayor Nick Sacco, Public Safety Commissioner Allen Pascual and Chief of Police . NBHA's internal investigation into the matter is ongoing and the Housing Authority will also fully cooperate with any inquiries being made by outside agencies. YTk1N2ZkNDMyODQzNDk5MjAxNjk2OTg1N2MwMjcyMzE4M2M1YThiMGZlODY1 The unusual shape and diverse topography of North Bergen have created diverse historical and contemporary neighborhoods: Other historical unincorporated communities, localities and place names located partially or completely within the township include Homestead,[66][67] Granton, Hudson Heights, New Durham, Shadyside, Three Pigeons[citation needed] and Tyler Park. [127], In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Democrat Barbara Buono received 60.5% of the vote (6,802 cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 38.2% (4,296 votes), and other candidates with 1.3% (147 votes), among the 11,704 ballots cast by the township's 33,134 registered voters (459 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 35.3%. [55][56][57] According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 5.57 square miles (14.43km2), including 5.14 square miles (13.30km2) of land and 0.44 square miles (1.13km2) of water (7.83%).[1][2]. Law & Public Safety Building Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. 2023 Advance Local Media LLC. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the township had a total population of 63,361. [126] In the 2004 presidential election, Democrat John Kerry received 65.4% of the vote here (12,783 ballots cast), outpolling Republican George W. Bush with 33.5% (6,541 votes) and other candidates with 0.4% (118 votes), among the 19,540 ballots cast by the town's 30,540 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 64.0. Local municipalities hold unusual distinctions", "Is end near for biz districts (and 3.5% sales tax)? NBC followed by by reporting that six NBHA employees had been fired by the end of May. [16] Like neighboring North Hudson communities, North Bergen is among those places in the nation with the highest population density and a majority Hispanic population. During a series of raids at the police station and officers' homes, police seized the equivalent of about 16,500 euros ($17,500) in different denominations, and other items. ODhmNzc3Yzk0YTU2NTQwMGRkNzc4MzY0YjBjNmQ3Y2Q5ZTY2ZThmNWJiMDhk Support NJ.com. Mailing Address: North Bergen Police Department [69], The 2010 United States census counted 60,773 people, 22,062 households, and 14,539 families in the township. A spokesman for the NBHA, Phil Swibinski, previously told the I-Team for a story published Feb. 28 that Santini needs the SUV be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Thefts of luxury vehicles are on pace to almost double this year in Morris County and to nearly triple in Bergen, according to the State Police. Robert Dowd In February, the NBHA settled a lawsuit by two sisters who had worked at the NBHA for $150,000, HudsonCountyView.com reported. Authorities in North Macedonia say the commander of the police station at a border crossing to Serbia, his deputy and seven other station staff have been arrested for allegedly taking bribes from motorists to ease their crossing. NBC4 New York also did a series of stories, with one detailing allegations that politically connected people and NBHA employees received preferential treatment in terms of housing and rent. Bunero and Longo had been convicted of following the orders of then-DPW Superintendent James Wiley, who had pleaded guilty in 2012 to directing Bunero, Longo and other employees to do work at his home and to work on political campaigns in 2008, 2009 and 2010 while they were being paid by the township. "Chapter One: The Early Years". Mayor Sacco also requires the NBPD to publish a comprehensive annual report available to any citizen. Y2NiM2NhZTQxNTRlM2M5MjljNzZjYmUxY2U1MjNiMjc3M2UxMGVlN2VhMGQz [165] River View Observer is a monthly newspaper that covers the Hudson Waterfront market. I retired as the Chief of Police in 2020. [157], Bus service is provided along busy northsouth corridors on Kennedy Boulevard, Bergenline Avenue, and Boulevard East by NJ Transit and privately operated dollar vans within Hudson County, and to Bergen and Manhattan, New York City. The racial makeup of the township was 67.36% White, 2.72% African American, 0.40% Native American, 6.47% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 15.53% from other races, and 7.47% from two or more races. He had been actively working until 2006, when he had a falling out with a township official and stopped receiving legal work. YjkxNzJlYTM2Y2ZkMThiMzc0ZDBjNWIxNWZiZGRiYmY0OTM3ZjI5ODJmNGY1 The AG was asked about questions of corruption in communities linked to two powerful Democratic state senators in Linden and North Bergen New Jersey's State Attorney General said his office. The Jersey Journal is a local daily paper based in Jersey City. [32] The area was important destination during peak German immigration to the United States and is recalled today in Schuetzen Park, founded in 1874. He received a reduced sentence in light of his cooperation with authorities. ", "The Forgotten Officer Down of West Hoboken", "Time of year for reflection; Weehawken cemetery actually lies in North Bergen", "Fifteenth Census of the United States: 1930 Population Volume I", Table 6. Robert Kugler, a Bergen County Police Chief, is suspended over corruption and misconduct charges. Map highlighting North Bergen within Hudson County. Inset: Location of Hudson County in New Jersey. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The bottom line is that North Bergen has an outstanding police force nationally recognized for its professionalism, diversity and performance in keeping the town and our residents safe. NThlNTQ0YjYwYjEzMDQ4NjY1NzAwYzZhYzg0ZDQyMzRjYWEzZTYxYTg5NDA2 [22] At the time, the area of North Bergen was heavily forested, traversed by paths used by the indigenous and colonizing population and became known as Bergen Woods, a name recalled in today's neighborhood of Bergenwood. A police statement said the nine officers stationed at the Tabanovce crossing faced charges of criminal association, bribery and abuse of authority. A further three officers were charged but not arrested. "The housing authority denies all allegations made by Santini and his retaliatory lawsuit and we will vigorously defend this matter in court," Swibinski said. Wiley was convicted for using the town's resources to participate in political campaigns. NTFkZTYwOWUyNzdlYWE4MTQ4YjdmMDI2MDUwYTIzZDY0YjA5ODQ3MWI0Nzdi The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.35. WNY, UC face potential 'devastating' impact of gov's cuts", "Smelliest town? As only Hudson County View has reported, Earl testifiedthat that the agency had violated federal guidelines by charging legal fees and other costs to tenants that were being evicted in another case where Blanch, a close ally of Wainstein, was the attorney. YzJkNjVhOWRhNWYzOTM4Nzg4YWE2ZGU0MzcyYmUzZTc2YjBlOTQ4M2Q5YzFl She said Tabakin instead went after suspected whistleblowers some who had turned to law enforcement and the News 4 I-Team. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.25% of the population. [115][116], For the 20222023 session, the 32nd Legislative District of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Nicholas Sacco (D, North Bergen) and in the General Assembly by Angelica M. Jimenez (D, West New York) and Pedro Mejia (D, Secaucus). News never stops. Back in April, Santini was fired after a series of NBC stories indicated he had an extremely low-show job, with HCV first noting that the FBI was also investigating his animal control business. ODVjOTA1OTU5NDUyMmE0OTI4MzM4Y2FjOGNkYTg2MjRjZGU2ZWY0YmY0MDcz N2ExZWYzNmRhNjAwNDljMDA2N2Y3ZjZjNzhmZTA2NmVhNjNjZDI2OWJmMTUw His company has retained the animal control contract with the township. The plaintiff also says that Santini utilized the vehicle to be Saccos personal chauffeur, a claim that has also been alleged by NBC. NBHA is committed to efficiently utilizing taxpayer resources and is currently undergoing an internal review of employee accountability procedures.". NjY5YTdmN2ZjNGJiYTBjNjNkODU1MTk5MjFjM2JlMjE1ODNiOTg3NzExNjRh This is a disgruntled employee seeking retribution for being passed over as executive director who is clearly playing politics on behalf of Wainstein, he said over the phone. He has sponsored numerous laws expanding and improving this vital crime-fighting tool over a period of many years. The spokesman fired back: There has never been any indication of any political favoritism whatsoever, and until her recent termination Ms. Earl in fact oversaw this process as part of her job duties.. A North Bergen Housing Authority spokesman said security director Geoffrey Santini was relieved of his duties Friday, a little more than a month after sources told the I-Team he was spending most of his working hours running his private animal control business, which operates in six New Jersey towns. News never stops. Panic Spreads Quickly Engineer Keeps On Until Emergency Cord Is Pulled After Second Attack. [128][129] In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Democrat Jon Corzine received 73.9% of the vote here (9,680 ballots cast), ahead of Republican Chris Christie with 22.3% (2,922 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 1.5% (200 votes) and other candidates with 1.2% (151 votes), among the 13,106 ballots cast by the town's 28,555 registered voters, yielding a 45.9% turnout. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. I 100 percent agree with this assessment. Somick, the son of North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Saccos longtime girlfriend Kathy Somick, and Garcia are still awaiting trial on the 2015 charges. HACKENSACK A police captain is suing Hackensack, its city manager, the Police Department and its director, alleging retaliation after he complained that officials allegedly . The I-Team has also learned three other women are making similar claims. As of the 201819 school year, the district, comprised of seven schools, had an enrollment of 7,576 students and 581.8 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a studentteacher ratio of 13.0:1. Besides running the animal control company and his position as head of security at the NBHA, Santini was assistant building manager at the Renaissance, a private housing complex managed by the NBHA, and an aide to Hudson County Freeholder Chairman Anthony Vainieri. 0:49. Passaic is on track for a 153% increase and. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. Public transportation in North Bergen is provided by bus and light rail service. Portions of the North Bergen were taken to form Hoboken Township (April 9, 1849, now the City of Hoboken), Hudson Town (April 12, 1852, later part of Hudson City), Hudson City (April 11, 1855, later merged with Jersey City), Guttenberg (formed within the township on March 9, 1859, and set off as an independent municipality on April 1, 1878), Weehawken (March 15, 1859), Union Township and West Hoboken Township (both created on February 28, 1861), Union Hill town (March 29, 1864) and Secaucus (March 12, 1900). He had been placed on leave in March. Township in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States, Eastward from Hackensack River in the Meadowlands to Hudson River. Tackling corruption is a major priority for North Macedonia's government, and a major prerequisite for advancement of the country's European Union accession bid. NjdiYzczZmVlMDA4ZTY2NDFiMmNkY2VmNGZiM2Y3Y2M1MTAxZDllMjJhYjNi It was much diminished in territory by a series of secessions. And no one individual is more responsible for this than Mayor Sacco. 1:45 A state judge has dismissed the corruption charges against suspended Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert Kugler, a former candidate for Bergen County sheriff whose campaign was derailed by. To the east, the Hudson River creates the shared border with the borough of Manhattan in New York City. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. What the audit/report left out is how North Bergen wasted millions of taxpayer dollars, beginning in. Low-lying areas along the west side are part of the New Jersey Meadowlands. [131], North Bergen's fire department merged with those of the neighboring communities of Guttenberg, Union City, West New York and Weehawken in 1999 to form North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue (NHRFR). ZDgwMjhkMzEwN2Q4ZTJlMjI3YmZiZjg1N2Q0ZDNhYTdlNjJlNmRiMjVmNTU5 Email: info@northbergenpd.com ", "A Giant Catch: Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. builds on stellar rookie season with the New York Giants", "White House counterterror adviser John Brennan: Out of the shadows and into the spotlight", "Film; Bringing You a Musical With No Music", "Edd Cartier, 94, Pulp Illustrator, Dies", "Richard Castellano Is Dead at 55; An Actor of Stage, Screen and TV", "Gene Cornish of the Rascals is recovering, first show back scheduled for Toms River", "Leo Cullum, New Yorker Cartoonist, Dies at 68", "Olympic Gymnastic Team Chosen As National Championships End; Cumiskey Dethrones Meyer as All-Around Ruler and Qualifies for Place -- Defending Titleholder, Haubold, Pitt, Jochim, Wheeler, Phillips and Griffin Also Selected. NTQ2MTU0MTEyYzNhMjY2YjcwN2M1MDQxNWFmNDNhOTMzZDdkZWFkOGNlNDA2 [107], North Bergen is located in the 8th Congressional District[108] and is part of New Jersey's 32nd state legislative district. Mayor Nicholas Sacco (Commissioner of Public Affairs[92]), "All of these claims were investigated internally by the housing authority when they were brought to the executive director's attention," Swibinski said. The North Bergen Police Force was founded in 1923, replacing the peace force known as "roundsmen", who began patrolling the township at night . December 27, 2022, 6:47 AM. [49] The former quarry remained an archeological site until at least 1980. Partially situated on the Hudson River, the Hudson Palisades rise from the waterfront, while the northern part of the town sits atop the plateau. Furthermore, Earl alleges that tensions continued to rise in April 2015, about a month before Sacco faced off against Larry Wainstein in a heated battle for mayor, after she told Executive Director Gerald Sanzari and others that it was unlawful to only allow certain candidates to campaign at NBHA buildings. [21] In 1658, Peter Stuyvesant, then Director-General of New Netherland, repurchased from them the area now encompassed by the municipalities of Hudson County east of the Hackensack River. ZDU0OWYwYTNjZDRhY2NjNTg5N2E5ZmNjNTRkODNhNmIyZmZjYjZlZTI3ZWE2 Mocco was paroled in 1999, with several special conditions imposed on him upon his release by the New Jersey State Parole Board designed to prohibit him from working or participating in local elections. He has also been linked to other side jobs. Records obtained by the I-Team show some of those workers were paying rent well below income guidelines. 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