70-year-old cocaine dealer busted
According to police, on Aug. 6, Antonio Casamichana, 70, of West New York was arrested for allegedly selling bags of cocaine from his home.
The arrest at Casamichana’s home on 66th Street and Broadway came after police received a tip on their hotline and proceeded to conduct an undercover investigation over the course of two months.
“This is a continuing attack that we have against the quality of life issues in town,” said West New York Police Director Albert Bringa, commending the “phenomenal” work by the narcotics team.
Casamichana was charged with multiple drug charges, including possession of cocaine and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.
Police seeking suspects, information in WNY robbery
Police are still searching for two suspects in the Aug. 9 robbery at a money-wiring store.
“We’re following all the leads we have,” said West New York Police Director Albert Bringa last week. “We’re checking up on several surveillance cameras from other businesses in the area.”
Bringa added that patrols have been “beefed up” in the area and that the case is a priority for the department.
According to police, just before 10 a.m. on Monday morning, the two male suspects entered the store on Bergenline Avenue with their hands covering their faces, tied up the cashier, and stole $300 from the register.
The employee had reportedly just opened the shop and was alone at the time.
Anyone with information about this robbery should contact the West New York Detectives Bureau at (201) 295-5011 or (201) 295-5000.
UC seeks artists, crafters and vendors
Artists, crafters and vendors are being sought to participate in the Annual Union City Arts and Crafts and Music Festival to be held at Ellsworth Park, New York Avenue and 24th Street, on Oct. 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The spaces are 10 x 10 and participation is free. The daylong festival will include various performances and activities for children. Artists and crafters interested in participating may reserve a space or obtain information from the Union City Department of Public Affairs, 3715 Palisade Avenue, Third Floor or by calling (201) 348-5746.
Free breastfeeding seminar at PMC
On Aug. 19, Palisades Medical Center, located on River Road, will host a free seminar on breastfeeding. The event, which will include free parking, will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
New moms, babies, clinicians, pregnant couples, healthcare staff and breastfeeding advocates are invited to attend.
For more information, call (201) 854-5000 or visit www.palisadesmedical.org.
NJMC offers free events for Hudson County residents
On Aug. 17 at 10 a.m., all are invited to join the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and Bergen County Audubon Society for a free two-hour guided nature walk in Harrier Meadow.
The group will meet at 10 a.m. at the entrance to Harrier Meadow on Disposal Road in North Arlington. Those who wish to carpool can meet at the visitors’ parking lot at DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst at 9:45 a.m.
On Aug. 21, noted shorebird expert and nature photographer Kevin Karlson will be leading 90-minute bird walks at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m., presenting a seminar on bird identification at 1 p.m., and previewing his new book, “The Birds of Cape May” at 2:20 p.m. At 3 p.m., he and Lloyd Spitalnik, a photographer, will lead an hour-long wildlife photography workshop.
To RSVP or for more information on either of these events, contact Don Torino at greatauk4@aol.com or (201) 636-4022.
Suggested lawn-watering restrictions
Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise and United Water New Jersey officials are asking the company’s customers in six North Hudson County towns to conserve water due to low water storage levels. The most effective way to do this is to water lawns only between the hours of 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., the county said.
The request applies to the following North Hudson communities: Guttenberg, North Bergen, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, and West New York.
The company also advised customers not to open fire hydrants. Residents are asked to report open fire hydrants to the local police department. They can also call United Water’s 24 hour emergency department at (201) 487-0011.
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Correction
In the article, “Finally, a revamped UC website,” it was stated that “the city awarded a one-year, $16,000 contract to a company called Redstage in Hoboken.” The $16,000 contract was for Phase One of the first-year contract, the initial launch. The total value of the first-year contract is $22,000 which includes updates, hosting, new releases, and other services, the company said.