Free cancer screenings in WNY, UC, elsewhere
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Hoboken Family Planning is offering free breast exams and mammograms for uninsured and underinsured women*. Free screenings are available with no appointment on the following days and times at their three locations, or call (201) 963-0300 for an appointment and additional information.
• Oct. 6 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Family Planning Center of West New York, 5305 Hudson Ave., West New York.
• Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at Hoboken Family Planning, 124 Grand St., Hoboken.
• Oct. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Summit Center, 1206 Summit Ave., Union City.
This program is made possible by grants from the NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services, Office of Chronic Disease Prevention & Control/NJ CEED program.
*There are some financial and age limitations for the screenings.
Sen. Menendez holds annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D – NJ) presided over his Annual Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration in Union City on Sept. 28, an event filled with music, dance and culture highlighting the community’s contributions to New Jersey and the nation. This year’s theme was “Nuestra Voz Cuenta – Our Voice Matters.” Renowned journalist Jorge Ramos, anchor of “Noticiero Univision” and host of Fusion’s “America” delivered the keynote address. Lizette Delgado-Polanco, executive director of SEIU New Jersey State Council, serves as the mistress of ceremonies.
Hispanic Heritage Month serves as an opportunity to honor and celebrate the presence of Hispanics and their influence and ingenuity in the arts, sciences, armed forces and the fabric of America.
Local ‘Tub Gang’ using a drone to facilitate robberies in Union City?
A North Bergen resident, 44, is one of two men suspected of using a drone to keep an eye on police while conducting robberies, according to a story on NJ.com.
The North Bergen man and a Newark man, 20, were arrested in Upper Saucon Township, PA while allegedly in possession of more than $50,000 of cell phones stolen from a Verizon Wireless store.
One of the men was also in possession of a drone equipped with a remote control camera. Police had earlier spotted the drone hovering over the police station in Upper Saucon.
The drone’s camera contained footage of Union City, Newark, New York City, and other locales. The men are alleged to be members of the “Tub Gang,” a burglary ring suspected of criminal activity in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and several other states. The two men are being held at the Lehigh County Jail in Pennsylvania.
Macy’s job fair coming to North Bergen Public Library
Macy’s logistics and operations in Secaucus is seeking talented individuals for seasonal picking and packing positions and will have a job fair at the North Bergen Public Library, 8411 Bergenline Ave., on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m.
Associates are responsible to receive, put away, pick, pack, and ship merchandise in a safe, productive and accurate manner. Associates will be cross-trained in multiple areas.
Ellsworth Park reopens
The City of Union City, Mayor Brian Stack and the Board of Commissioners invited the community to the grand reopening of Ellsworth Park on Friday, October 3 at 6:30 p.m. The ceremony was to feature live performances by the West Hudson Opera Company, as well as Eric Grossman on violin and Lida Lopez Mancheva on piano. Admission is free. Adults only.
]The park has been going through renovations over the past several months, and it is once again a beautiful passive park for the community to enjoy – an oasis in the middle of the city. Ellsworth Park is located at New York Avenue and 23rd Street in Union City.
Assistance still available for Sandy recovery
Hudson County was one of the nine counties in NJ most affected by Superstorm Sandy. Although it has been almost two years since the storm, there are still people in the community that have not yet fully recovered and are not aware that there are still resources available to help them.
Hudson Regional Health Commission (HRHC) has received a Social Services Block Grant and in cooperation with the Hudson County Long Term Recovery Committee (HCLTRC) is trying to spread the word and let people know that there are resources available to help them. Residents should be aware that if they have not yet recovered there is money available to help them fix their homes, or replace a vehicle or furniture that was damaged as a result of Superstorm Sandy. There is mental health counseling available as well.
Anyone who still needs assistance can call 211 to connect with a case manager who will help guide them through the process. Please share this message with everyone: post it to Facebook, on websites, and Tweet that the recovery effort is still taking place in Hudson County.
HCLTRC is a voluntary organization committed to relief, recovery, and rebuilding associated with Superstorm Sandy in Hudson County. The goal of the HCLTRC is to provide coordinated management of long-term recovery assistance to residents of Hudson County who have been affected by the storm and who do not have the personal resources necessary to help return their lives to normalcy.
Please see these sites for additional resources:
NJ211: http://www.nj211.org/hurricane.cfm
NJ Mental Health Cares: http://www.njmentalhealthcares.org/
HCLTRC: http://www.hcltrc.org/
Palisades Medical Center providing free community health screenings
Throughout the year, Palisades Medical Center’s staff takes an active role in local communities by partnering with North Hudson Community Action Corporation, Christ Hospital School of Nursing, and Partnership for Maternal and Child Health of Northern NJ to provide free health screenings and education programs. The New Jersey Hospital Association (NJHA) recognized Palisades Medical Center’s Community Outreach Program with its Community Outreach Award for its unique and effective methods of reaching out to better serve the healthcare needs of area residents. Palisades Medical Center’s community outreach and education programs are generously funded in part by TD Charitable Foundation.
The following is a schedule of Palisades Medical Center’s free Health Screenings that will be held in local communities in the coming months. Free screenings and information will be available on blood pressure, heart rate, percentage of oxygen in the blood, peak flow/respiratory, Body Mass Index – BMI and mammography certificates. For more information, call Joanne Riggs at (201) 854-5793.
• Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church, Corner of Erie and 2nd Sts, Jersey City
• Nov. 2 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Joseph/St. Michael’s Church, 1314 Central Ave., Union City
• Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, 615 8th St., Union City
• Nov. 23 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 9034 Barr Pl., North Bergen
German-American Association hosting bus trip to Amish country
The German-American World Friendship Association is hosting an all-day deluxe bus excursion to Amish country on Thursday, Oct. 16. Travelers will leave from the Senator Lounge, Schuetzen Park, 3167 Kennedy Blvd. at 8 a.m. and stop for an all-you-can-eat luncheon at the Good ‘N Plenty Restaurant in Smoketown, Pa. From there they will enjoy a two-hour guided tour of the Amish farmlands. Refreshments will be served on the bus.
The trip is open to the public on a first-come basis at $70 each for adults and $60 each for children ages 4 to 12 years. To reserve a spot call (201) 751-4452. Checks should be made out to German-American World Historical Society, Inc. (GAWHS) and mailed to the society at 3161 Kennedy Blvd., North Bergen NJ 07047-2303.