Street dedicated to local businessman

WEST NEW YORK — Last Friday, West New York officials held a street dedication at 63rd Street and Bergenline Avenue to longtime jeweler and local official Michael Parkes. He was the deputy director of the West New York Urban Enterprise Zone, a past president of the West New York Chamber of Commerce, and a sponsor of the West New York Little League. Pictured: Bertha Parkes (Michael’s wife) and Commissioner FiorD’Aliza Frias.

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