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Many of the members of the Franklin School Chorus had never seen Madison Square Garden, let alone dreamed expected to sing during halftime at a sporting event in the famed New York City arena. But after a successful performance there last month, they may be scheduled for more appearances in the future. The director of …

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Guttenberg resident a finalist for ‘People All-Stars’ Major League Baseball and People Magazine have announced the three finalists of the 2010 “People All-Stars Among Us” campaign, including a local woman. The program began last year as a way to recognize individuals who donate their time to serving their communities. Readers can vote for the winner …

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At a press conference held on Thursday, Atlantic County Prosecutor Ted Housel announced that a North Bergen man who went missing in Atlantic City was murdered. Atlantic County Medical Examiner Dr. Hydow Park determined that Martin Cabellero, 47, of North Bergen, was allegedly killed by multiple stab wounds to the chest. Caballero’s body was found …

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There are specific parts of North Bergen that – when recorded in movies and TV shows – can represent other regions of America and other eras in history, according to some location managers who choose to shoot here. Maurena Luzzi was named the town’s film liaison (a volunteer position) more than 20 years ago, after …

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When asked why the Drug Abuse Resistance Program (DARE) was important to him, fifth grader Tim Cruz had a ready answer: because he can “live a drug free life.” Fifth graders from North Bergen elementary schools were the 10th class of students to enjoy an annual recreational “DARE Day” since the event started a decade …

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Residents of the Manhattan Trailer Court remain in limbo, unable to tell whether they will avoid eviction or be forced to move, while they wait for a court decision that might come soon or take as long as two years. The Superior Court recently agreed to consolidate legal actions taken by both sides in the …

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This year, two North Hudson communities wanted to make sure that the children in town didn’t think of Memorial Day just as a day off from school. In North Bergen and Guttenberg, students had the opportunity to meet veterans who helped them understand that the holiday commemorates the sacrifices made by men and women who …

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Upcoming primary election Several county, town, and congressional candidates will vie for their future elected seats in the June 8 primary election. Incumbent Sheriff Juan Perez has the endorsement of the Hudson County Republican Party in Tuesday’s Republican primary, while Republican Christian Araujo is opposing him for that nomination. And in November, one of them …

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