🌱 How one North Bergen freshman turned kindness into a growing nonprofit

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In today's newsletter:

• How one North Bergen freshman turned kindness into a growing nonprofit
• Why North Bergen is hitting a local landlord with daily fines
• How a North Bergen graduate helps power the Navy’s global mission

Also on today's calendar: Kaleidoscope: A Stress Relieving Odyssey and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Windy; a p.m. snow shower, with a high of 37 and low of 26 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 38, low: 27.
• Saturday: More clouds than sun, with a high of 41 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. High Schooler Gives Back To Her Community with Her Non-Profit (hudpost.com) — A North Bergen teen has built a youth-led nonprofit that donates food, toys, and support to local churches, food pantries, hospitals, and seniors across Hudson County. From park cleanups at 80th Street Park to Earth Day kindness projects in local schools, she’s rallying other young people to make community service and environmental care a normal part of life in North Bergen.
   

2. North Bergen Issues Daily Fines Over Westview Towers Heating Outage (hudpost.com) — North Bergen officials are fining the landlord of Westview Towers up to $2,000 a day until heat and hot water are fully restored for residents. While the building’s heating system is being replaced, the township has opened warming centers at the Terrace Building and Lawler Towers and has inspectors closely monitoring repairs to protect tenants.
   

3. North Bergen Native Supports U.S. Navy's Global Communications Mission (hudpost.com) — A North Bergen High School graduate is now playing a key role in the U.S. Navy’s global communications mission from his post in Oklahoma City. Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Bula reflects on leaving his hometown, serving in Afghanistan, and the diverse experiences his 17-year Navy career has brought him, while thanking his North Bergen family for their support.
   

4. Are You Stealing Items in the Self Checkout Line Too? (wabcradio.com) — Self-checkout theft is rising sharply nationwide, and one recent study highlights how many shoppers now admit skipping scans, including at big-box stores like Walmart’s North Bergen Supercenter. Researchers say higher-income shoppers and younger generations are leading the trend, while retailers tighten self-checkout rules and local police stress that even small self-checkout thefts can lead to serious charges.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Bergen

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Kaleidoscope: A Stress Relieving Odyssey
  Performing Arts Workshop, 196 Morgan St, Jersey City
  1:00 pm
• Jumping off the Roof - a midrash on the sacred book of Tevye
  Triad Theater, 158 W 72nd St, New York
  3:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Main St Pops Holiday Market
  770 Jackson St, Hoboken
• Schiller Institute NYC Chorus Christmas Concert
  Good Shepherd-Faith Presbyterian Church, 152 W 66th St, New York
  5:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Winter Registration: Majorettes, Cheer & Sorority
  Virtual Information Provided,
  1:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Peruvian Storytime & Musical Guest
  Fairview - Library
  2:30 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Kid's Art Class
  Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview
  4:30 pm
• Adult's Art Class
  Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Musical Mornings with Ms. Fran
  Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview
  10:30 am
• DIY ornament and Gingerbreak Cookie Decorating
  Fairview - Library
  4:30 pm

Saturday December 20

• Online: Winter Solstice
  Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview
  10:15 am

Wednesday December 24

• Early Closing 1:00 PM
  Fairview Free Public Library , 213 Anderson Ave , Fairview

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• There is a small blonde Chihuahua running down 72nd St.
  from Bergen line towards Palisade Avenue I couldn’t catch him please Watch out !! (Nextdoor North Bergen)
• 🛋️Furniture shopping on a budget?
  Selling brand new, high-quality West Elm furniture at discounted prices. Feel free to browse items on the West Elm website and message me about… (Nextdoor Tonnelle Ave)

• The Stepping Stones Group, LLC posted a job opening for Paraprofessional / Educator in North Bergen. Apply here.
• Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in North Bergen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Bergen here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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