BRIEFS

WNY hires five new police officers

The West New York Police Department hired five new officers to join the department by June 2015, in a ceremony on April 22 attended by Mayor Felix E. Roque, the West New York Board of Commissioners, and officials of the West New York Police Department. The officers range from the ages of 21 to 30 years old. They are in the process of completing 23 weeks of training at the Bergen County Police Academy in Mahwah. The officers will eventually be placed in the Community Policing Unit.

The Cuban Lions Club of West New York Announces Championship Golf Day on May 13

Players and golf fans are invited to the West New York Leones de Cubnaos de Hudson Golf Club’s Joseph Ciambra Memorial Gold Outing on Wednesday, May 13, at the Emerson Golf Club, 99 Palisade Ave., Emerson, N.J. At this charity event to benefit the less fortunate, in addition to a round of golf, gifts, prizes, raffles, a barbecue lunch, refreshments, and transportation carts will be available, followed by dinner at Meson Madrid, Palisades Park. Participation rates for players and spectators range from $75 for dinner only to $225 for a player full package and $800 per foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, call Manny Reyes at (201) 424-1201.

Health Fair in Union City on May 3

Palisades Medical Center will provide free health screenings on May 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist, 407 23rd St., Union City. Free screenings and information will be available on blood pressure, heart rate, percentage of oxygen in the blood, peak flow/respiratory, HgbA1c blood test for diabetes, body mass index – BMI, charity care, and certificates for mammography, prostate screening, and HIV testing.
Throughout the year, Palisades Medical Center’s staff takes an active role in local communities by providing 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. For more information, contact Joanne Riggs at (201) 854-5793.

Shredding event on May 2

Hudson County residents are invited to have personal confidential and/or sensitive documents shredded at a free, on-site, mobile paper-shredding event in the parking lot at James J. Braddock Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 2. Use the 79th Street entrance. The event will take place rain or shine.
Additional upcoming shredding events for Hudson County will take place on Saturday, May 9 at the DPW in Hoboken (Willow Avenue and Observer Highway) and on Saturday, May 16 at the Secaucus Recreation Center (1200 Koelle Blvd.).

Job Fair at Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel on May 7

The Renaissance Meadowland Hotel, 801 Rutherford Ave. in Rutherford, will host a job fair from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. Please apply online prior to attending the fair at: www.concordhotels.com/careers. Phone: (201) 231-3100.

Cuban Lions Club of West New York Announces Championship Golf Day on May 13

Players and golf fans are invited to the West New York Leones de Cubanos de Hudson Golf Club’s Joseph Ciambra Memorial Gold Outing on Wednesday, May 13, at the Emerson Golf Club, 99 Palisade Ave., Emerson, N.J. At this charity event to benefit the less fortunate, in addition to a round of golf, gifts, prizes, raffles, a barbecue lunch, refreshments, and transportation carts will be available, followed by dinner at Meson Madrid, Palisades Park. Participation rates for players and spectators range from $75 for dinner only to $225 for a player full package and $800 per foursome. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. For more information, call Manny Reyes at (201) 424-1201.

Network on a Spirit of New Jersey Cruise with the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce

The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce is collaborating with Entertainment Cruises and a number of regional chambers – the Newark Regional Business Partnership, the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce, Commerce and Industry of New Jersey, and the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce – on a Business Networking Cruise from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19.
The event begins with networking dockside in Weehawken, followed by a 90-minute cruise as the sun begins to set. Enjoy a buffet dinner, cash bar, DJ, and dancing. This is an opportunity to network with professionals from across the Northern New Jersey region while enjoying the breathtaking views along the Hudson.
Boarding, networking, and dinner take place at 5 p.m. at Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken. The cruise departs the dock at 6 p.m. and cruises the Hudson River until 7:30. The cost is $65 for members, $90 for non-members. Payment must be received in advance to secure your reservation. Space is limited. Cancellations must be received by close of business on Thursday, May 14 to qualify for a refund. Hoboken Members, call to register at the member price. Free parking is available. For more information contact Anthony Chinni at (201) 386-0699, ext. 270.

North Hudson Creative Alliance seeks new members for arts coalition

Artists, musicians, photographers, writers, dancers, actors, filmmakers, models, poets, and all those in creative fields are invited to join the North Hudson Creative Alliance. The main goal of this group is to bring together like-minded residents who are interested in producing artistic venues in the area.
Projects will include creating North Bergen’s first annual Art & Music Festival, turning the Braddock House in James J. Braddock Park into a Cultural Arts Center, and producing social dance venues for the over-40 crowd.
All those who support the arts are also welcome. If interested, contact Lynn Earley at satorispace@yahoo.com for details regarding the first meeting, which will be in the near future.

Run the Palisades on May 17 to support the Diabetes Foundation

The 7th annual Run the Palisades event, one of Bergen County’s premier road races, will once again support the Diabetes Foundation. Scheduled for Sunday, May 17, the event will feature 5K and 10K run/walks, a kids run, and a health fair.
“Diabetes affects nearly one million people in New Jersey. It’s the third leading cause of death, and a major cause of blindness, heart disease and amputation,” said Roberta Schmidt, executive director of the Diabetes Foundation, located in Paramus. “This is a disease that does not discriminate. Yet, getting tested and having a solid understanding of just what diabetes is can make a huge difference in both preventing it and helping individuals and their families learn to live with it more successfully.”
The Diabetes Foundation (www.diabetesfoundationinc.org) provides short-term diabetes medications and supplies to needy people with diabetes, supports services that offer information and resources for diabetes management, and sends children with diabetes to summer camp.
Run the Palisades is hosted by the towns of Fort Lee and Cliffside Park, and sponsored by Novo Nordisk. Additional sponsorships are still available.

First-Sunday-of-the Month Walk from 9 to 11 a.m. on May 3

The free two-hour nature walk starts at the entrance to Losen Slote Creek Park in Little Ferry at 9 a.m. Look for warblers and other spring arrivals – and pick up any litter you find along the way. Participants will have to sign a standard liability release for this event that is good for events throughout the year. To register, go to www.njmeadowlands.gov and click on “events,” or contact greatauk@gmail.com or (201) 230-4983.

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