Vote for up to five commissioners in Union City this Tuesday
Union City residents may vote on May 11 for any five candidates for the Board of Commissioners. From among the five winners, they will choose a mayor from among themselves.
Running for office this year is the incumbent slate of commissioners led by Mayor Brian Stack (Union City First), who hopes to remain mayor. Challenging him are five candidates led by Frank Scarafile (Vision 4 Union City), who says he expects to be that group’s mayor if they win.
Hours to vote on Tuesday are 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. To find out where to vote near you contact the City Clerk’s office at (201) 348-5731.
Residents can call the candidates’ respective campaign offices to learn more. For Union City First, call (201) 863-1831. For Vision 4 Union City, call (201) 867-2300 or visit their website at www.vision4unioncity.com.
A video of an election forum that Stack and Scarafile participated in is available at www.hudsonreporter.com, as are prior profiles and articles on the candidates.
Free health exams offered at health fair
N orth Hudson Community Action Corporation’s WIC (Women, Infant & Children) program will hold its Third Annual ‘Spring Into Health Fair’ on May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Miller Stadium (on Jackson Street, between 57th and 58th streets) in West New York.
Free cholesterol, blood pressure and glucose tests will be available, along with food, nutritional and health information, and free games, prizes and giveaway items. For more information call (201) 795-9521.
Walkathon and Mother’s Day event need volunteers
Volunteers are needed for both the upcoming West New York Women’s Club walkathon and for this Sunday’s “Taste of West New York” Senior Citizens Mother’s Day Event.
Individuals interested in volunteering or information for either event can email wnywomensclub@aol.com.
The West New York Women’s Club will hold their third annual walkathon on May 22 beginning at 60th Street and Boulevard East, travelling to Hamilton Park in Weehawken and back. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m. and the walkathon begins at 10 a.m. Men are welcome to join. All of the proceeds from the walkathon will be donated to WomenRising, a group that assists women and their families to achieve self sufficiency and live safe, fulfilling and productive lives, through social services, economic development, and advocacy services.
All participants must have a sponsorship form which can be received by emailing wnywomensclub@aol.com.
The “Taste of West New York” Senior Citizens Mother’s Day Event will take place at West New York Middle School on May 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The next monthly meeting of the women’s club will be held on May 17 at Hudson Hall, 6018 Hudson Ave. at 6:30 p.m. Detective Thomas Mannion of the WNYPD Narcotics Division will be the guest speaker. He will discuss the identification and hazards of the drug “Ecstasy” in the community.
Free concert in Union City
Union City will be presenting a very special performance of “Jose Rodriguez in Concert” on May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Union City Performing Arts Center located at 2500 Kennedy Blvd.
The concert will feature Jose on bass accompanied by two violins, a viola, piano, and percussion, in a concert where classical music meets jazz & Latin. He will be featuring music from his latest CD, “Moments in Life.”
Admission is free and free parking is available at the 23rd Street Parking Deck located on 23rd St. between Summit and Kerrigan avenues. Everyone in the community is invited to attend. For more information, please visit www.UnionCityPAC.com.
Art & artist e-mail list
The City of Union City is compiling a list of all local artists (painters, sculptors, filmmakers, dancers, singers, actors, musicians) and most importantly art lovers. Residents on the list will be notified of all cultural activities in the city. Simply call the Union City Office of Public Affairs at (201) 348-5746 to add your name and email to the Artist E-mail list and receive notices on all artistic activities held in Union City. Or log on to: www.UnionCityPAC.com.
Free pregnancy health fair
Palisades Medical Center will be hosting “Everything you need to know about Your Pregnancy” on Saturday, May 15 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Physicians, midwives, nutritionists, lactation consultants, and other health professionals will be present to discuss everything about pregnancy, from preconception to postpartum recovery.
Information will be available in both English and Spanish. Free parking, food and refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. To RSVP, call Nikki Mederos at (201) 854-5702.
Correction
In last week’s article, “Heading to the polls,” it was stated that Mayor Brian Stack obtained a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in criminal justice from Jersey City State College.
However, the information, obtained from an informational voter website not run by Stack, is incorrect. Stack attended the institution but did not get those degrees. Stack confirmed this week that he is a graduate of Emerson High School in Union City.