Wine tasting will benefit foster children
Hudson County CASA’s (Court Appointed Special Advocates) 10th Annual Wine Tasting fundraiser featuring world-class wines, foods and desserts, a premium spirits tasting, cork pull and silent auction, will take place on Friday, April 8, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Battello, 502 Washington Boulevard, Jersey City. Proceeds from this event support CASA’s advocacy work on behalf of Hudson County foster children.
More than 90 wines selected by Cork Wine & Spirits will be featured at the tasting and accompanied by foods and desserts by Battello. The night will also include a tasting of premium spirits, a silent auction, cork pull, and free valet parking.
Hudson County CASA will honor Traci Telemaque, managing attorney of the New Jersey Office of Law Guardians, Northern Region, UPS foster families, and CASA volunteers John Sullivan and Carol Kobak. Silent auction items include a one-week stay in Martha’s Vineyard, an African safari and two tickets to Broadway’s Fiddler on the Roof with dinner at Sardi’s.
Tickets may be purchased online for $100 or at the door on the night of the event for $125. Tickets may also be purchased at Cork Wine & Spirits at 1450 Washington St. in Hoboken. For tickets and more information, please visit www.hudsoncountycasa.org.
Did West New York pay for funeral for girl killed in hit and run?
Three weeks ago, little Sheyla Pichardo, 7, was killed in a hit-and-run accident while holding her mother’s hand on the way to school in West New York.
That day, Mayor Felix Roque said the city would pay for the girl’s funeral expenses.
Two weeks later, a fundraiser appeared on gofundme claiming that the family had received no money from the city, and asking for help because the family needs more financial support. The page was not organized by the family, but by a friend of the family. However, the web page spelled the girl’s name wrong.
After the Reporter asked several questions last week, Roque’s office responded late on Friday. West New York Town Spokeswoman Natalia Novas said that as promised, the family and funeral home ended up receiving more than $15,000 for expenses from various sources including a county victims’ fund, the West New York Police Benevolent Association, and the town of West New York. Roque also paid for the girl’s grandparents to travel from Mexico and stay in a hotel, Novas said.
For those interested, the gofundme page is here: https://www.gofundme.com/shailas-support. The Reporter has not verified the source of the page.
WNY Cuban Lions Club Health Fair Set for April 10
The West New York Cuban Lions Club has teamed with HackensackUMC Palisades (formerly Palisades Medical Center) to present its annual Community Health Fair. The event, which is free and open to the general public, will be held on Sunday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Hall, 514 52nd Street (between Bergenline Ave. and Kennedy Blvd.) in West New York.
Free health tests, screenings and information will include:
Blood Pressure
Blood Test for Diabetes – HgbA1c
Eye/Vision Information
Glaucoma Screening
Heart Rate
Chiropractor
Dental
Medication Consultation
Mental Health Information
Percentage of Oxygen in the Blood
Physical Therapy
Sleep Disorder Information
Several physicians will also be in attendance to answer questions. Attendees will also receive free samples and giveaways. For more information, please call Manny Reyes (201) 424-1201 or Nikki Mederos at (201) 854-5702.
Myrli Sanchez appointed newest North Hudson Sewerage Authority commissioner
Myrli Sanchez has been named the newest commissioner at the North Hudson Sewerage Authority. Sanchez is a West New York resident, married to Pastor Rafael Sanchez Jr., and has three daughters.
“The opportunity to serve our town as an appointed Commissioner at the North Hudson Sewerage Authority is a great honor,” said Sanchez. “I accept this challenge and look forward to representing the residents of West New York.”
Sanchez previously worked for West New York as a bilingual clerk and is currently an accounting and financial supervisor for a construction company. In addition, she operates her own small business and non-profit crisis management consulting firm.
“My fellow commissioners and I are pleased to welcome Myrli as a representative of West New York at the North Hudson Sewerage Authority,” said Roque. “Myrli’s professional background will be an asset to the organization.”
‘Sensory Friendly Films’ offered for autistic viewers
The Autism Society have teamed up with a local theater chain to offer the “Sensory Friendly Films” program as a special opportunity for individuals living with autism and others to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens in Elizabeth, New Jersey’s largest outlet and value retail center with over 200 stores under one roof, announced that the AMC Theatres has expanded its schedule of Sensory Friendly Films offered to moviegoers to four showings per month – the second and fourth Tuesday and Saturday.
In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for individuals on the autism spectrum, the movie auditorium keeps their lights slightly up and the sound slightly down. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing. Because some have strict, special dietary needs, families are permitted to bring their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks from home.
AMC Loews Jersey Gardens 20 is located at The Mills at Jersey Gardens, 651 Kapkowski Rd., Elizabeth, at the rear of the mall next to Applebee’s.
Times vary, visit www.amctheatres.com for more details.