UC police chief, mayor respond to news expose on part-time job
On Wednesday evening, New Jersey News 12 aired a “Kane In Your Corner” segment about Union City Police Chief Charles Everett.
The segment said Everett is getting paid by the Union City Board of Education to provide security for the Jose Marti Midtown Complex. The report said Everett is earning $60 an hour for the extra part-time job.
According to the segment, the schedule for this position is 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday nights and from 4 p.m. to midnight on Saturdays.
A videotape shows Everett allegedly arriving late and leaving early. Everett is also seen working out at the police gym, allegedly during the hours he should be at his part-time shift, according to the report.
The Union City School District is an Abbott District, which means it is funded by state taxpayer dollars.
In the News 12 report, Union City Mayor Brian Stack says he was shocked by the report but promised to look into it.
When reached by the Reporter on Thursday Everett said, “I work the detail. I get paid for it.” He said that any other comments on the report are to come from the city.
Thursday afternoon, Stack issued a statement: “Recently, news outlets have made serious allegations regarding circumstances related to the working of a police detail at Jose Marti Freshman Academy by Police Chief Charles Everett. My office views such accusations with great urgency. Consequently, the city of Union City has hired an independent investigator, Mr. Walter F. Timpone, of the law firm McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney and Carpenter. Mr. Timpone will be charged with the duty of reviewing the facts in this matter and recommending an appropriate course of action. I trust that Mr. Timpone’s credentials make him well suited to complete this important task. As always, my objective is to ensure transparent and efficient government.”
This isn’t the first time a news organization has found alleged improprieties in Union City. Earlier this year, Stack’s ex-wife Katia was alleged in a Fox news “Shame on You” segment to have been using a city car and possibly city gas for personal errands. She mainly used the car for her job running the city’s day care facility. At the time, Stack was also forced to respond to the situation. He said he was “disgusted” by his ex-wife’s actions. Katia Stack eventually reimbursed the city for the gas she used.
Free Health Fair to help highlight National Health Center Week
North Hudson Community Action Corp., a non-profit that serves the needy population in Hudson County, is sponsoring a free health fair to celebrate National Health Center Week on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place at Miller Park Stadium in West New York.
The health fair will feature free health examinations, medical and nutritional information, free promotional items, face painting for children, and other activities.
“Our responsibility is to make quality health care available to as many people as possible,” said Christopher F. Irizarry, NHCAC President and Chief Executive Officer. “We urge everyone to come out, take advantage of these free opportunities and have some fun while doing it.”
For more information, call 201-210-0100.
Free HRPAC concert this week
Hudson River Performing Arts Center (HRPAC) continues their free Summer Concerts on the Hudson at Lincoln Harbor Park on the Weehawken waterfront. The next presentation is Fusion Tango on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. The show features Argentina’s most celebrated dancers who have performed stages worldwide.
The performers have also been featured in the films Assassination Tango (directed by Robert Duvall) and Tango (directed by Carlos Saura). Guest musicians will include Hector Del Curto on bandoneon and Oscar Feldman on saxophone. Guest dancers for the show will include Sandra Antognazzi, Pawel Cheda, Natalia Royo, Junior Cervila, Nuria Martinez, Armando Orzuza, and Olga and Leonardo Suarez Paz.
For more information check the HRPAC website (www.hrpac.org) or call (201) 716-4540.
Bus will take local residents to German Alps Festival
The German-American World Historical Society is sponsoring a one-day bus trip to the “German Alps Festival” at Hunter Mountain, N.Y. on Aug. 14.
The bus will leave at 8 a.m. from the Senator Lounge in Schuetzen Park. Prices run at $43 for adults and $34 for children ages 4 to 12. Amenities include round-trip transportation, admission to the festival, and refreshments on the bus.
The trip is open to anyone interested. Call Johannes at 201-867-3585 ext. 249 or 201-553-2689 for reservations.