The one-time deputy executive director at the North Bergen Housing Authority claims in a lawsuit that she was fired for trying to report corruption and misuse of tax dollars. He accused News 4 of biased reporting against a housing authority that helps thousands of low income residents.. 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. The BOI also found the police officers allowed their personal integrity to erode, with a deleterious effect on other police officers. In a letter to the editor, former North Bergen Police Chief Robert Dowd explains why he feels Mayor Nick Sacco should be credited for the townships outstanding police force.. ZmM1ZDdiMWUxZWE3NjQ4NTEzN2RhN2E1NDAzYzYyZjIwZjMwNTgyMTlkMWVl He has provided the NBPD with the money, resources and state of the art equipment and technology to fight crime, including an extensive closed camera system. June 23, 2021. An I-Team search of public records found Sacco's 10 relatives earn $800,000 in taxpayer. MDU2Y2IyNzM5ZGZiN2ExNzliNzI0ZDZkZGE1MzNlNjZhODhlNjhkM2FlYmI3 ZDU0OWYwYTNjZDRhY2NjNTg5N2E5ZmNjNTRkODNhNmIyZmZjYjZlZTI3ZWE2 Entertainment Editor . His company has retained the animal control contract with the township. [78][79], North Bergen has several retail districts, along Bergenline Avenue, Tonnelle Avenue, and near Transfer Station. [39] The roadway is now known by its two sections: Kennedy Boulevard and Boulevard East. The I-Team tried to speak with Sanzari about the allegations. After each election, each individual is assigned to head one of the five commissions and the commissioners select one of their members to serve as mayor. [91] The governing body is comprised of five commissioners elected at-large to the Township Committee in non-partisan elections to serve four-year terms of office on a concurrent basis. For every 100 females, the population had 94.4 males. Census Bureau map of North Bergen, New Jersey. But when the alleged stealing and abuses continued unchecked, Earl says she then turned to the News 4 I-Team. Theres not a lot I can say. "The NBHA Board was apprised of the decision and formal action will be taken to ratify the decision at the next NBHA Board meeting. [3] Situated on the Hudson Palisades, it is one of the hilliest municipalities in the United States. When the municipalities along the Hudson River (what are now Guttenberg, West New York, Union City and Weehawken) broke away, it left North Bergen roughly an inverted "L", or "axe-shaped". There were 16 voters registered to other parties. In 1660 he granted permission to establish the semi-autonomous colony of Bergen, with the main village located at today's Bergen Square, considered to be the first chartered municipality in what would become the state of New Jersey. Charges upgraded for Union City man who killed North Bergen woman U.S. Somick and Garcia are accused of getting paid for low-show/no-show jobs with the township. The suit also said the agency rewarded politically friendly people by expediting their requests for housing. Law & Public Safety Building NBHA spokesman Phil Swibinski echoed Zayas sentiment. The federal indictment of Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas alleges another wrinkle in the corruption game. It is time for a change in the same old same old corrupt politics in Hudson County. We believe that this lawsuit has no merit and is clearly political in nature. They also expressed concern over Santinis use of a black Chevrolet Tahoe, the full-time vehicle assigned to Santini. [130], The North Bergen Police Force was founded in 1923, replacing the peace force known as "roundsmen", who began patrolling the township at night in 1907. YmQ3ZjNmN2FkZGI0MjgxYmNlZDAzMzU1N2ZkMDZiM2RiMTFjZGMwNmRhNTQ5 [83] In addition to other benefits to encourage employment and investment within the UEZ, shoppers can take advantage of a reduced 3.3125% sales tax rate (half of the .mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}6+58% rate charged statewide) at eligible merchants. 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. There was testimony at the trial whistleblowing to the township police department or higher officials would be fruitless because the corruption of the government was rampant and unchecked. Solve a Crime, Telephone: For emergencies dial 911 [43] It closed in 1966. All rights reserved, Tractor Trailer Falls Off Overpass Onto West I-287 Lanes Below in Westchester County; 1 Dead, Scooter-Riding Robbers Targeting Seniors in Manhattan Sought: NYPD, JetBlue Flight Bumps Plane at JFK, 2nd Unusual Incident in Days, Finally, There's Snow In the Forecast! 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. While ostensibly under British control during the American Revolutionary War, the area was patrolled by the Americans on foraging, espionage, and raiding expeditions;[26][27] most notably the Battle of Bull's Ferry. [120] is represented by Anthony Vainieri. Sacco's critics point to one case of alleged misconduct in North Bergen where he is the longtime mayor as evidence his push to eliminate the mandatory . Santini also has a CCW permit, courtesy of North Bergen Police Chief Robert Dowd and Superior . [50], North Hudson Park was renamed the James J. Braddock North Hudson County Park. It was reported that he was hired between the years of 1988 and 1990. [103], On March 27, 2008, North Bergen Athletic Director Jerry Maietta and Guidance Counselor Ralph Marino were among 45 men swept up in a Bergen County raid. Union City was selected in 1996 as one of a group of seven zones added to participate in the program. 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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. The North Bergen Police Department, located in North Bergen, New Jersey is a law enforcement agency that has been granted specific police powers in Hudson County. And another study shows that North Bergen officers use the lowest amount of force among Hudson County police departments, a tribute to our professionalism and training. He has insisted that a police officer be assigned to every school in our township because protecting our children is one of his highest priorities. As of the 2020 U.S. census, the township had a total population of 63,361. through a central registry. ODVjOTA1OTU5NDUyMmE0OTI4MzM4Y2FjOGNkYTg2MjRjZGU2ZWY0YmY0MDcz Embury, Stuart P. (2006). New Jersey Resident Population by Municipality: 1930 - 1990, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for North Bergen township, New Jersey, DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for North Bergen township, Hudson County, New Jersey, DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 for North Bergen township, Hudson County, New Jersey, Municipalities Sorted by 2011-2020 Legislative District, Table DP-1. Some of the allegations made in Santini's lawsuit: -- Sanzari allowed a housing authority official who lived at the Renaissance to consort with a felon who was engaging in narcotics activity there. Geoff Santini, who was fired from the position in March after accusations he spent only a few hours a week at the facility, has filed a lawsuit against the NBHA and Executive Director Gerald Sanzari alleging he was fired for being a whistleblower. 0:00. North Bergen was the production base for the, This page was last edited on 11 December 2022, at 06:27. Hudson County municipalities hold unusual distinctions", "North Bergen, N.J.: Reasonably Priced and Minutes From Manhattan", "In New Jersey; For North Bergen, A Riverfront 'Village'", "Jersey diner served GIs when things were 'wild'", "$250,000 Fire Loss In Schuetzen Park; Main Pavilion of Famous Union Hill (N.J.) Pleasure Resort Is Totally Destroyed. Tirella, Tricia. By 1913 it was considered to be fine for "motoring". The politics of moving people in and skipping people on the list it was just getting out of control," said Earl, pointing to examples of numerous NBHA employees who were given apartments. Long time North Bergen Department of Public Works Supervisor Troy Bunero, right, is seen in Hudson County Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 22, 2012. He has also been linked to other side jobs. Robert Fulton School[140] (1,180; K8), He maintains he would have testified had counsel researched the duress defense and investigated to obtain evidence of threats and use of physical harm in order to present the defense., Yet defendants certification in support of (post-conviction relief) fails to set forth any facts that Wiley threatened him with or used physical harm to force him to order DPW workers to perform private work and to authorize public funds to compensate them for that work.. Unrelated allegations near the end of the lawsuit claim that Sanzari often talked to Earl and other employees about his sexual exploits, even watching pornography in his office. By Nancy Sanchez-Diaz. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 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.. If you believe Wordfence should be allowing you access to this site, please let them know using the steps below so they can investigate why this is happening. The lawsuit accused the agency of firing the sisters because they refused to engage in corrupt practices. Also an early champion of community policing, he frequently attends community outreach meetings and events like our Night Out on Crime and the LEAD curriculum in our schools. [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). I had said it many, many times this cannot last. The population density was 11,179.6 people per square mile (4,313.4/km2). Crime Stoppers Report Suspicious Activity or Help Solve a Crime Read More Contacting the NBPD Telephone: For emergencies dial 911 Main Telephone: (201)392-2100 Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: North Bergen Police Department Law & Public Safety Building 4233 Kennedy Boulevard North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 Body Worn Cameras MmY2MjE5ZTFmYjNmN2NkMzUwMGY0MWE3Y2Y5NGY4NGIxZTBlZDkyNTUwZmQ3 Other minority groups are also represented on our police force. I was like, Im going to do that because somebody should say something.. Nungessers is a major origination and transfer point. It shares a border with Carlstadt in the Hackensack River. The former High Tech High School campus was acquired by the North Bergen district, which plans to construct a new junior high school for grades 79 on the site. Mayor Sacco also sponsored the bill years ago that enabled NJ police departments to check juveniles records The two boulevard sections met at Bergenline Avenue, at the northwest corner of North Hudson/Braddock Park. The entire region that is now known as North Hudson experienced massive immigration and urbanization during the latter half of the 19th century, and led to the creation of various new towns. Lincoln School[142] (1,355; Pre-K8), [158][159][160], Jitney commuter buses operate along Bergenline Avenue, providing service to the Port Authority Bus Terminal, the George Washington Bridge Bus Station, the Newport Centre and other local destinations. Most of them are held for minor offenses. Phil Swibinski, a spokesman for North Bergen and the housing authority, said township officials firmly believe Santini's termination was justified. While settlement was sparse, communities developed along the Bergen Turnpike at the Three Pigeons and Maisland, later New Durham. He had been placed on leave in March. 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. My wife and I are residents of this town and have no plans to move anywhere. But Earl said numerous other corruption allegations were ignored by the North Bergen Housing Authority, including the charge that public housing units were being given to political supporters of Sacco. [134], NHRFR and North Bergen Emergency Medical Services (headquartered at 63rd Street and Granton Avenue) were among the many Hudson County agencies that responded to the January 2009 crash of Flight 1549, as did Palisades Medical Center, where 57 of the survivors were treated for injuries. Wiley testified against the two men at their trial. The North Bergen Police Force was founded in 1923, replacing the peace force known as "roundsmen", who began patrolling the township at night . Soon after the opening of the Lincoln Tunnel Approach, the Susquehanna Transfer was opened in August 1939 to accommodate passengers who wished to transfer to buses through the tunnel. The address for the Law & Public Safety building is 4233 Kennedy Boulevard North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 If you have any questions you can contact the Records Bureau at (201) 392-2145. Troy Bunero, who was convicted of performing political skullduggery and working on his boss home while on duty, claimed in his appeal that the judge in his first appeal should have held an evidentiary hearing on claims that Buneros trial attorney provided an ineffective defense. Earls lawsuit also alleges Sanzari harassed female workers repeatedly making sexual remarks. [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. 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. On February 22, 1838, Jersey City was incorporated as a separate municipality,[28] and in 1840 Hudson County, comprising the city and Bergen Township, was created from the southern portion of Bergen County. Records obtained by the I-Team show some of those workers were paying rent well below income guidelines. 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