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Health care in the future
Middle schoolers compete in Future City contest

Hundreds of America’s future leaders – including several from Union City – descended upon Rutgers University last Saturday to talk about what health care will look like in the future. This year marked the 19th year of the Future City Competition sponsored by the National Engineers Week Foundation, a formal coalition of more than 100 …

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Local musicians crowned ‘Top DJ Picks’
Fernandez, Ortega win acclaim for their sophomore albums

The year 2011 started out on a favorable note for two local musicians when they received word that they had been crowned “Top DJ Picks 2010” – alongside renowned artists Tito Puente Jr. and Herbie Hancock – for their individual CDs, with the award given by a salsa and Latin jazz DJ in California. _____________ …

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What’s in your neighbor’s driveway
Local dealers say car market improving

On Nov. 19, 2008, U.S. Rep. Gary Ackerman (D-New York) peered disdainfully over his wire rims at the three auto company executives who had arrived for this congressional hearing in their corporate jets. “That’s like going to the soup kitchen in a high hat and tuxedo,” Ackerman acidly remarked. The three guys — from Chrysler, …

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Acting out
High Tech students teach scientific concepts through miming

The High Tech High School Science Club passed on the knowledge of a complex scientific concept through the art of acting when they made a presentation at Princeton University’s Science Day last month. The Dec. 11, 2010 event hosted by the Young Science Achievers Program allowed students to participate in different science-related workshops with their …

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BRIEFS

Mayor Stack announces dates for public safety meetings Union City Mayor Brian Stack has announced dates for public safety neighborhood meetings to inform residents of the latest developments surrounding public safety initiatives in the area and to discuss crime prevention. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for the following dates: Monday, Jan. 31 at 7 p.m. at …

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Hacking away at crime stats
City passes ordinance prohibiting sale of machetes

In the last five years, eight of 11 Union City homicide victims were cut down by the sharp blade of the machete. In the last four years, an additional 129 people were victim to acts of machete violence within city limits. Local officials say the machete is the weapon of choice for at least two …

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WNY residents have a say
Vega introduces ‘Keep WNY Safe 2011’ public safety program

In 2011, West New York residents can expect a beefed up police presence, gang awareness and mentoring programs within schools, and a neighborhood crime watch. Mayor Silverio “Sal” Vega announced at a press conference Tuesday morning at Town Hall his multi-pronged “Keep WNY Safe 2011” public safety program that entails a cooperative effort between the …

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Not gonna let them do it
Menendez vows to fight GOP on health care repeal

Set against a backdrop of an impromptu birthday celebration for him and an event to name a new Pediatric Screening Center after him on Jan. 7 at the Metropolitan Family Health Network offices in Jersey City, U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez said he will oppose any move to repeal the federal healthcare package that critics call …

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