🌱 Patch AM: How Secaucus officers saved a man on a bridge ledge

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In today's newsletter:

• How Secaucus officers saved a man on a bridge ledge

Also on today's calendar: The Largest Renew Selection Secaucus Has Ever Seen and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is full of holes but still holds water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 82 and low of 68 degrees.
• Saturday: Humid with a few showers, temps: high: 76, low: 69.
• Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suicidal Man Grieving Fiancée's Death Talked Down From Secaucus Bridge Jump By Officer (dailyvoice.com) — Secaucus police officers recently talked a distraught man off a bridge near Harmon Cove Towers and Seaview Drive, preventing what could have been a fatal fall onto active railroad tracks. The chief praised the dispatcher and officers for their calm response, and residents are reminded that anyone in crisis can reach help anytime by calling or texting 988.
   

📸 Around Secaucus

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Secaucus

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday August 26
• The Largest Renew Selection Secaucus Has Ever Seen →
  45A Enterprise Ave N, Secaucus
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Friday August 21
• Youth Connect
  Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
  6:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
• Planning Board Meeting
  City of Jersey City via Zoom
  5:30 pm
• Rainbow Elders Virtual Meeting
  Hudson Pride Center 176 Palisade Ave 3rd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
  6:00 pm
• Beyond the Binary
  Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
  6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
• Positive Living Lab
  Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
  6:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• Viviendo Los Colores
  Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
  6:00 pm
• Rainbow Elders
  Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
  6:00 pm
Friday August 28
• JCCS Court Outreach @ JC HHS Fall for Health Community Fair
  City of Jersey City City Hall Annex, One Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305
  12:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday August 21
• Youth Connect
  Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
  6:00 pm
• Nyah Beauty - Sip and Soap
  Newark Arts Nyah Beauty, 145 Court Street, Maker Shop 4, Newark
  7:00 pm
Saturday August 22
• Girls Soccer - Canning
  Kearny High School Kearny, NJ 07032
  8:00 am
• A Day to Create
  Newark Arts 44 William St.,Newark, NJ, William Street 44, Newark, New Jersey, 07102, United States
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• OptimaCare posted a job opening for Recreation Aide in Secaucus. Apply here.
• Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Team Supervisor - Full Time in Secaucus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Secaucus here.

🗞 Nearby News

Union City

• They Steal Our Sidewalks: Union City's Sidewalk Parking Problem Reaches New Levels (shorenewsnetwork.com)
• Girls Flag Football: Highlights and Scores August 19th (wsbt.com)
• Real Estate Transfers 08/01 - 08/15/2026 (hollistonreporter.com)

Weehawken

• Children Can Ride NY Waterway Ferry Free For One More Month (patch.com)
• WRs and TEs to watch in the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference in 2026 (nj.com)

Hoboken

• Hoboken Business Closes After 54 Years, But Stories Will Live On (patch.com)

Ok Secaucus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A sponge (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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