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Young movie-makers unite
Black Maria Film Festival returns to the library

The North Bergen Public Library hosted the 35th annual Black Maria Film Festival and announced the winners of the New Jersey Young Filmmakers contest on Thursday, Oct. 20. Black Maria is a traveling festival that has celebrated the development of short films for 35 years. For the anniversary, the contest featured short films created by …

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You’ll have more places to go on light rail
Agreement on gas tax should fuel more stops in JC, NB, Bergen

A recent $16 billion, eight-year transportation funding compromise between legislators and the administration of Gov. Chris Christie should allow for the expansion of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail both into Bergen County and to Route 440 in Jersey City, officials announced last week. The agreement is expected to pump $2 billion in new annual revenue into …

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From Spider-Man to Eazy-E
Local residents have it all sewn up for Halloween

Casey T., a fourth grader in Weehawken, wants to be Captain America, while Roger P., an elementary school student in Union City, wants to be a clown. Sebastian, Roger’s younger brother, said he plans to be a T-Rex. Local residents interviewed by the reporter had a range of ideas on what to be for Halloween …

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Local residents have it all sewn up for Halloween

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Seeking to build a congregation
New rabbi at Congregation Mount Sinai takes a modern approach

Rabbi Adam Dubin doesn’t own a TV. But he owns a computer, and he is very active in using it to help generate interest in Congregation Mount Sinai in Jersey City Heights. The synagogue was founded in 1906, and Dubin has inherited both the distinction and the problems associated with running the oldest continually operating …

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A celebration of culture
The 41st Annual Hispanic Parade rocks Bergenline Avenue

Blaring horns, cheering crowds, brightly dressed dancers and loud music filled Bergenline Avenue on Oct. 2, as thousands of people line the street through North Bergen, Guttenberg, West New York, and Union City in a celebration of Hispanic culture. Led by U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and Mayors Nicholas Sacco, Brian Stack, Gerald Drasheff, Felix Rogue, …

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The 41st Annual Hispanic Parade rocks Bergenline Avenue

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Seeking to build a congregation
New rabbi at Congregation Mount Sinai takes a modern approach

Rabbi Adam Dubin doesn’t own a TV. But he owns a computer, and he is very active in using it to help generate interest in Congregation Mount Sinai in Jersey City Heights. The synagogue was founded in 1906, and Dubin has inherited both the distinction and the problems associated with running the oldest continually operating …

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Grown-up kids like Halloween too
Seniors, tots enjoy haunted house, snacks at Meadowview Villas

Residents and seniors of Meadowview Villas enjoyed an early Halloween on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Staff members of the Housing Authority created a haunted house in the basement of one of a separate building, and it was a big hit. Children and parents dressed in Halloween costumes and ate pizza, chips, hot dogs, and handmade chocolates …

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Seniors, tots enjoy haunted house, snacks at Meadowview Villas

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From Spider-Man to Eazy-E
Local residents have it all sewn up for Halloween

Casey T., a fourth grader in Weehawken, wants to be Captain America, while Roger P., an elementary school student in Union City, wants to be a clown. Sebastian, Roger’s younger brother, said he plans to be a T-Rex. Local residents interviewed by the reporter had a range of ideas on what to be for Halloween …

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There’s a place here for young politicos
Democrat and Republican groups slug it out in informal event

Billed as a forum about the issues, the Oct. 17 debate between the Hudson County Young Republicans and Young Democrats was raucous and fun, more like a social meetup than a political event, although among laughter and drinks some issues did get discussed. Moderated by political writer and NewarkInc.com editor-in-chief Mark Bonamo, New Jersey’s answer …

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Democrat and Republican groups slug it out in informal event

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