[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. Support NJ.com, performing political skullduggery and working on his boss home, mostly because he is also a cooperating witness, like removing campaign fliers of Saccos political opponents. YTk1N2ZkNDMyODQzNDk5MjAxNjk2OTg1N2MwMjcyMzE4M2M1YThiMGZlODY1 Somick and Garcia are accused of getting paid for low-show/no-show jobs with the township. Bergen County Prosecutors described the two as lower level operatives in an expansive network of bookies, package holders, drug dealers and drug distributors. Neither do we. Because this is pending litigation we have no further comment at this time, he said in an email. NTQ2MTU0MTEyYzNhMjY2YjcwN2M1MDQxNWFmNDNhOTMzZDdkZWFkOGNlNDA2 Corruption. Allen Pascual (Commissioner of Public Safety[96]), all serving concurrent terms of office ending in May 2023. About 9.6% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under age 18 and 14.5% of those age 65 or over. [107], North Bergen is located in the 8th Congressional District[108] and is part of New Jersey's 32nd state legislative district. [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. Of all households, 28.4% were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ZDQxYjcxMTYzMGVlZGEzMWE4MzJhZGFmNWM4OTU4OTM2MTZiNzI4ODJmMzE3 MGY0MmQzZTk0OTNhN2Q0OTU2MDU5YTAyNzA1NjI3MWZlMDQyZmIyM2YyZmVl [78][79], Males had a median income of $35,626 versus $29,067 for females. 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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. Mayor Sacco also sponsored the bill years ago that enabled NJ police departments to check juveniles records [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]. "All of these claims were investigated internally by the housing authority when they were brought to the executive director's attention," Swibinski said. Mayor Nicholas Sacco (Commissioner of Public Affairs[92]), However, the I-Team was often able to find Santini at his animal shelter in West New York. 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[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%. [148][149], North Bergen had been the location of High Tech High School, a county magnet school for ninth through twelfth grades. HACKENSACK A police captain is suing Hackensack, its city manager, the Police Department and its director, alleging retaliation after he complained that officials allegedly . [81][109][110] Prior to the 2010 Census, North Bergen had been split between the 9th Congressional District and the 13th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections. Embury, Stuart P. (2006). 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.. [48], In the early 1960s two notable paleontological finds of fossils from the Newark Basin were made near the foot of the cliffs at one of several former quarries, the Granton, of which today's avenue is a namesake. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 57.25% of the population. 1:45. 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. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. "The housing authority denies all allegations made by Santini and his retaliatory lawsuit and we will vigorously defend this matter in court," Swibinski said. They questioned how Santini could be an effective director of security at the housing authority, while also being the animal control officer in six different towns. M2EyNDA3MGRjNWMwZmJlZjVkMDViZTgyYWUxYzZiYTE2ZmI3Yjc5YzhjMmEy [52][53], In 1850, the township was roughly rectangular. On the Hudson River, Bulls Ferry became an important landing for crossings to Manhattan. "Movie filmed at U.C. [54] Its northern section stretches eastwest and is south of the Bergen County communities of Cliffside Park, Edgewater, Fairview and Ridgefield. The Violations Bureau is located on the first floor of the North Bergen Township Law & Public Safety Building. 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: info@northbergenpd.com Mailing Address: North Bergen Police Department Law & Public Safety Building 4233 Kennedy Boulevard North Bergen, New Jersey 07047 Body Worn Cameras His (security) job requires him to be available," Swibinski said. SKOPJE, North Macedonia -- The commander of the police station at one of North Macedonia's border crossings to Serbia, his deputy and seven other station staff have been arrested for allegedly taking bribes from motorists to ease their crossing, authorities said Tuesday. 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. 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. He accused News 4 of biased reporting against a housing authority that helps thousands of low income residents.. The BOI also found the police officers allowed their personal integrity to erode, with a deleterious effect on other police officers. There were 22,009 housing units at an average density of 1, 634.2/km2 (4,235.5/sqmi). 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Tozzoli, 90, Who Led Team That Built Twin Towers, Is Dead", "Cuban refugee boxer Ugas meets hero Menendez; North Bergen resident gets chance to talk with fellow Cuban and U.S. The plaintiff also says that Santini utilized the vehicle to be Saccos personal chauffeur, a claim that has also been alleged by NBC. [85] The zone was established based on legislation passed in February 1995 through the efforts of Senator Sacco, one of the sponsors of legislation creating the zones. The development of Hudson County Boulevard, which skirts around the west, north and east of North Bergen, was completed in the early 20th century. [123], In the 2012 presidential election, Democrat Barack Obama received 78.1% of the vote (15,600 cast), ahead of Republican Mitt Romney with 21.1% (4,209 votes), and other candidates with 0.8% (164 votes), among the 20,134 ballots cast by the township's 32,627 registered voters (161 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 61.7%. Charges upgraded for Union City man who killed North Bergen woman U.S. [7], As of 2022[update], members of the North Bergen Township Committee are 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. It is clear that these disgruntled former employees are attempting to attack his reputation by inventing these false charges., The spokesman added the attacks on the mayor and the NBHA are politically motivated. Carleen Earl, a former acting executive director and section 8 coordinator at the NBHA, alleges through her attorney Mario Blanch that all employees of the NBHA are mandated to buy tickets to support [state Senator/Mayor] Nicholas Sacco fundraising events and to attend said fundraising events.. Santini claims he was fired without cause or due process and that the proper performance of his duties was never an issue prior to termination. "After consulting with the Special Counsel investigating this matter, North Bergen Housing Authority Executive Director Gerald Sanzari terminated the employment of Director of Security Geoff Santini on March 28, 2018," the spokesman said in a statement Monday. North Bergen wasted our taxpayer money by going to court trying to prevent this audit. North Bergen City Jail is a low-security facility that houses felons who are awaiting trial. [78][79], North Bergen has several retail districts, along Bergenline Avenue, Tonnelle Avenue, and near Transfer Station. It is time for a change in the same old same old corrupt politics in Hudson County. 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.. 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. North Bergen Chief of Police (retired). Additionally, Earl states in the suit that Sanzari routinely skipped people on the housing list to get political operatives into free public housing.. 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. Insiders claim nepotism - even corruption - are problems inside the North Bergen Board of Education. Partially situated on the Hudson River, the Hudson Palisades rise from the waterfront, while the northern part of the town sits atop the plateau. MzU5ODc0ZTA5ODJiMDc3YWMzMmEyMWE0NDhjODFiYmUyODVlNDE3MzQ5Y2Fm North Macedonia, a tiny Balkan country of about 1.8 million people, started accession talks with the EU in July. The primary function of the Police Department is deterring crime, stopping crimes in progress, investigating crimes, and serving as first responders for emergencies and situations . "This is the way it's always done," Sanzari said, according to the lawsuit; -- Sanzari took no action when he was made aware that an NBHA resident had "various reported criminal activities and arrests on her property," including an incident in which her dog attacked another tenant; -- Sanzari interfered with drug testing results in order to avoid firing an NBHA employee; and he hired his daughter's boyfriend, even though the boyfriend did not live in North Bergen and was not eligible. The spokesman added, "His daily start and end times vary according to his necessary duties on any given day.". In the late 2000s, North Bergen, Weehawken, Union City, Guttenberg, and West New York came to be dubbed collectively as "NoHu", a North Hudson haven for local performing and fine artists, many of whom are immigrants from Latin America and other countries, in part due to lower housing costs compared to those in nearby art havens such as Hoboken, Jersey City and Manhattan.[166]. [105] In November 2015, two DPW supervisors were sentenced to five years in prison, following their convictions on charges that they had directed department workers to work on political campaigns and perform work on behalf of supervisors and other officials. [86], Hudson News and Liz Claiborne are large employers. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. ODhmNzc3Yzk0YTU2NTQwMGRkNzc4MzY0YjBjNmQ3Y2Q5ZTY2ZThmNWJiMDhk Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The I-Team tried to speak with Sanzari about the allegations. The 54-year-old served a 5-year prison sentence and was released in January, along with his co-defendant, Francis Longo. Louis Zayas, the attorney representing Santini, was dismissive of the entirety of Earls lawsuit. ODQ3MzAwYzI0NzdmZTBlOTE1ODNhM2Y1ZmQ2ZjgxNWQ1ZmJiZGZjZWU5ZWZi He was seen on site for three hours over those five different workdays at the authority, which has business hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WNY, UC face potential 'devastating' impact of gov's cuts", "Smelliest town? 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. [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). Frank Gargiulo (Commissioner of Public Works[94]), For Shaw, that is 206 cases involving 256 defendants since February 2009, according to district attorney records obtained by The Times. OTNiYTA3NjM1NTAyOGE1MjMyMDY2ZDc1MGEzZjUzMmYyOWFmMzg4MTI1M2Y4 Earl also claims that while still the acting executive director in 2015, she was passed over to lead the federally funded agency for failing to attend a Sacco fundraiser she had purchased a ticket for. Spokesmen for the U.S. Attorney, FBI and HUD Inspector General declined to comment about the allegations. By 1913 it was considered to be fine for "motoring". Its so blatant, Earl said. ZDU0OWYwYTNjZDRhY2NjNTg5N2E5ZmNjNTRkODNhNmIyZmZjYjZlZTI3ZWE2 Fighting corruption is one of the most important prerequisites for its bid to succeed, and has been singled out by President Stevo Pendarovski as a major priority. 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 . Thats their choice, but when they criticize him on public safety issues, as the former North Bergen Police Chief, I cant remain silent. The North Bergen Housing Authority will vigorously defend itself in this matter. Carleen Earl worked at the North Bergen Housing Authority for 30 years, and said in a complaint that the NBHA at times gives apartments to political supporters of North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco ahead of needy families on the waiting list. MzY2YjRjNDkyMjU0MzE5NTM2NDYyZTk2OTdhNWMxNWFkNGU0Y2NhZjdjNWI3 The federal indictment of Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas alleges another wrinkle in the corruption game. The 163-bed capacity facility has been operational . All rights reserved (About Us). The population density was 11,838.0 per square mile (4,570.7/km2). SKOPJE, North Macedonia -- The commander of the police station at one of North Macedonia's border crossings to Serbia, his deputy and seven other station staff have . The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. A rock formation along the slope (located at 404827N 740105W / 40.80750N 74.01806W / 40.80750; -74.01806 (Rock formation in North Bergen)) is composed of unusual serpentinite rock and made up of small rock cliffs. Earl said she first reported corruption allegations internally, then to Housing and Urban Development officials and even to the FBI. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.33. As police chief, he controlled much of the vice (gambling and prostitution) in the city. He was ultimately caught and sentenced to 18 months in federal prison in . [23] In 1693, Bergen County was divided into two townships: Hackensack Township in the north, and Bergen Township, encompassing the Bergen Neck peninsula, in the south. 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. Email: info@northbergenpd.com Low-lying areas along the west side are part of the New Jersey Meadowlands. The border between the two townships is the current Hudson-Bergen county line.[24][25]. This may be due to the layout of the county in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with North Bergen having more land than its more densely populated neighbors, which had to bury their dead outside of town. 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. Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement updated 7/1/2022). The North Bergen Police Department runs all the operations of the facility and is located at 4233 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen, New Jersey, 07047 . The Bergen County Republican Organization endorsed Saddle Brook Police Chief, Kugler, as the Republican candidate for the Bergen County Sheriff . The county's most frequent route for dollar buses, jitneys operate along Bergenline Avenue as frequently as one bus every minute, some operated by Spanish Transportation.[161][162]. [3] During this era many of Hudson County's cemeteries were developed along the town's western slope of the Hudson Palisades. You are, however, encouraged to contact the appropriate unit if you have information to share concerning past, ongoing or potential criminal activity. [80], As of the 2000 United States census[13] there were 58,092 people, 21,236 households, and 14,249 families residing in the township. Generated by Wordfence at Wed, 18 Jan 2023 19:59:09 GMT.Your computer's time: document.write(new Date().toUTCString());. The North Bergen Police Force was founded in 1923, replacing the peace force known as "roundsmen", who began patrolling the township at night . [26][29] North Bergen was incorporated as a township on April 10, 1843, by an act of the New Jersey Legislature, from the northern portion of Bergen Township. In developing its recommendations, the BOI focused its efforts on issues that were critical to insuring a corruption-free police department and achievable with minimal budgetary impact. 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. North Bergen Police Department. Former North Bergen Housing Authority Security Director Geoffrey Santini has filed a lawsuit against the housing authority. Records obtained by the I-Team show some of those workers were paying rent well below income guidelines. A former director at the North Bergen Housing Authority alleges in a lawsuit that she was fired after reporting multiple instances of corruption to NBC, who is in the midst of running a long-term expose series on the NBHA. Local municipalities hold unusual distinctions", "Is end near for biz districts (and 3.5% sales tax)? 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! On behalf of the 120 men and women of the North Bergen Police Department (NBPD) it is my pleasure to welcome you to our official web site. [80], 21.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 25.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. NTIzYTI1N2UzMzZkY2VjYTY2MzY3YTdiYzgwNzQzNjZkNGY2YWNiNjE3NmQz [69], The 2010 United States census counted 60,773 people, 22,062 households, and 14,539 families in the township. [80], Of the 22,062 households, 30.3% had children under the age of 18; 42.7% were married couples living together; 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.1% were non-families. Robert Dowd Online news HudsonCountyView.com, HudsonTV.com, and the HudPost.com all cover local North Bergen news. A spokesman for the mayor and the housing authority blasted Earl and her allegations. [68], The town has seven cemeteries, more than any other town in the county, including some, such as Weehawken Cemetery and Hoboken Cemetery, that were at one time designated for other towns. [137] Schools in the district (with 201819 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics[138]) are The lawsuit accused the agency of firing the sisters because they refused to engage in corrupt practices. Bunero fails to show that he was prejudiced by counsels performance, the appellate opinion said. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males. Ridley-Thomas, who has jumped from office to office for the last three decades, is accused of helping a University of Southern California administrator obtain hefty county contracts in return for getting his son, Sebastian, a no-cost graduate degree and a full-time faculty . The Jersey Journal is a local daily paper based in Jersey City. Swibinski said Sanzari denies any allegations of impropriety. NzE3ODFjN2Y5MmUzNWJlOWRiOGNkYTRkMjI0YjJhMjJmNjUyMmZkNGQ3MDAw 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 . An attorney for Santini has not returned calls from News 4 for comment. If tried and convicted, the suspects each face up to 20 years in jail. Because of this, it is one of the few undeveloped parts of North Bergen. YTExMjVlNjViM2JjNTNjYTBkOGFiNjE5NWFiZTBmMGI3NmVlMTYzMDcwMGI2 The address for the Law & Public safety building is: 4233 Kennedy Boulevard North Bergen, New Jersey, 07047 Their telephone number is (201)392-2088. [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. 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. 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. [87] New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway operates five intermodal freight transport facilities within the township. And no one individual is more responsible for this than Mayor Sacco. 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.. But Don't Get Too Excited Yet, NYC Restaurant Week 2023 Begins: What to Know, Plus 2 for 1 Broadway Tickets. Insiders familiar with housing authorities in Hudson County contacted the I-Team claiming Santini has a no-show job. Other transactions included knock off woman purses and human organs. In her lawsuit, Earl claims North Bergen Housing Authority Director Gerald Sanzari and others, including attorney Tabakin, "engaged in a conspiracy and concerted effort to commit political corruption, steal public funds, and to thwart all efforts by law abiding citizens to root out political corruption.". French botanist Andr Michaux developed his gardens nearby. MTIzMDhlMDgwMjc4ZmM0Y2MyN2ZmZjRiNjhjM2VmMmE4M2M0NmQ3YzU3ZWM1 What the audit/report left out is how North Bergen wasted millions of taxpayer dollars, beginning in. That case, filed on behalf of former NBHA employees Mary and Angelina Vavosa, was settled for $150,000. It shares a border with Carlstadt in the Hackensack River. The two will be tried separately. Robert Kugler, a Bergen County Police Chief, is suspended over corruption and misconduct charges. [135][136], The North Bergen School District serves students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. An I-Team search of public records found Sacco's 10 relatives earn $800,000 in taxpayer. MDU2Y2IyNzM5ZGZiN2ExNzliNzI0ZDZkZGE1MzNlNjZhODhlNjhkM2FlYmI3 Earl further states that the purchasing department authorized a number of federally funded perks for Santini including an SUV that cost over $40,000, police sirens, tinted windows and handcuffs. LETTER: North Bergen Mayor Sacco should be credited for outstanding police force, Sign up for the Hudson County Review newsletter, Hoboken police warn residents about charity scams involving Zelle or Venmo, Hoboken council OKs Story Dispensary by 5-4 vote at lengthy and contentious meeting, LETTER: I stand in solidarity with Jersey Citys Portside Towers tenants, Two Hoboken groups often at odds both come out against new rent control proposal, Hudson County Clerks Office will use 4 color-coded VBM envelopes for each type of election. 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. A New Jersey housing agency has fired its top security officer after an I-Team investigation raised questions about whether he was spending most of his working hours running a private animal control business. Nearly nine years later, Wiley is still awaiting sentencing, mostly because he is also a cooperating witness in the prosecution of two other North Bergen employees, Walter Somick and Abraham Garcia. North Bergen is located within the New York media market, with most of its daily papers available for sale or delivery. Other instances of alleged corruption in the suit included the entire NBHA staff being told not to communicate via email since they could be subject to an Open Public Records Act request, as well as Sanzari holding an apartment for a friend until he got out of jail. In his capacity as a State Senator and our Mayor, Nick Sacco has provided law enforcement with every possible tool to fight crime. 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. 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. MTIyMDg5NjQwNTlhY2U0NmRiYTUzNGVjNDc1NWIxNTAxYTlhY2I5N2RkMGFl 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. And Urban Development officials and even to the FBI in May 2023 per! Mtizmdhlmdgwmjc4Zmm0Y2Myn2Zmzjrinjhjm2Vmmme4M2M0Nmq3Yzu3Zwm1 What the audit/report left out is how North Bergen wasted our taxpayer money by going to trying. 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