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At the 4th Annual NoHu International Short Film Festival on Thursday night, audience members were asked to view and vote for their favorite entries from the 21 short films chosen by a panel of judges for screening. The event included a pre-screening red carpet, film screenings, and an award ceremony. The venue was the new …

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Commissioner to appear in one-man play The show “Lucio… less Cuban than ever” will open on Oct. 15 in New York City. The show centers on Union City Commissioner Lucio Fernandez’s life story, from being born in Cuba, growing up in New Jersey, to becoming a commissioner. In the show, Fernandez discusses the challenges of …

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WNY hosts back-to-school events Memorial High School in West New York will host a freshman parents’ night on Thursday Sept. 22 from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. A college fair will be held Saturday, Oct. 8 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. An open house will be held Oct. 20, and parents’ night on Nov. …

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A gridiron drama that unfolded in Pittsburgh nearly two years ago still holds dangerous lessons for student athletes and Little League players nationwide, including right here in Hudson County. In 2009, Pittsburgh Steelers star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger sat out a critical game against the rival Baltimore Ravens due to a concussion. Backup quarterback Dennis Dixon …

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As of press time Thursday, police still had not found Jersey City mom Randy “Amanda” Lehrer, 32, who has been missing for almost a month. Two weeks ago, concerned volunteers posted over 600 flyers throughout Jersey City Heights, hoping someone would provide information to solve the mystery of her sudden disappearance. Lehrer, the mother of …

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UC resident will be awarded “Hometown Hero Award” Union City resident and Jersey City activist Eileen Markenstein will be recognized on Sept. 18 for her community service to Jersey City. The award is given by The Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum in New York City. The ceremony will be held at the Intrepid Battleship …

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The Rondon siblings, Daniel, Kayla, and Rene, cannot wait to start school. The three of them study at Thomas A. Edison School in Union City. Kayla, 7, who will be in first grade, says she likes to get good grades. She also believes that this year, she may finally get a nickname like her siblings …

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