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Kitties galore
Feral cats run rampant; residents take matters into their own paws

Wild, lost, and abandoned animals continue to plague several communities in Hudson County. Beyond the managerial problems facing shelters and animal control, there are widespread populations of feral cats that hide in the shadows of the night and under the radar of most government and community action. A few weeks ago, The Reporter broke the …

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School days are here again
UC students will return to class on Sept. 9

Get your pens, pencils, and papers ready! On Sept. 9, Union City students will head back to their classrooms for the first full day of the 2010-2011 school year. Last year saw some big changes, such as the official opening of the combined Union City High School. Although this year’s changes may be small, they’re …

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Controversy hits close to home
‘Ground zero mosque’ imam is NB resident, UC property owner

Local residents discovered through print and televised news reports last week that the imam at the center of the controversy over the proposed Islamic cultural center and mosque near the former World Trade Center site lives in Hudson County and is a property owner here. According to The Record, which spawned many spinoff reports quoting …

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Regional fire dept. budget up 3 percent
Will pay retirement packages over five years instead of one

The North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Management Committee has passed its $55.9 million budget, which represents a 3 percent increase from last year’s $54.2 million budget. NHRFR covers fire and rescue services of North Bergen, Union City, West New York, Guttenberg, and Weehawken, with each town contributing to the budget. The 2010 budget covers …

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Remembering Felipe
Family and friends celebrate soldier’s life

Private First Class Felipe Ramirez’s young life was cut short while riding his motorcycle two weeks ago when he was struck by an alleged drunk driver. His family and friends were devastated, but last week they came together to say that his generous, passionate spirit will live on, and to celebrate his influence on their …

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BRIEFS

Two WNY men charged with identity theft and fraud Last week, the office of the Attorney General in New Jersey announced that two West New York men were indicted on Aug. 27 for their alleged roles in an identity theft and insurance fraud scam. According to a release on the office’s website, Remny Gomez, 23, …

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Vamped up
UC plays host to first, but hopefully not last, film premiere

This coming weekend, the “undead” will roam through Union City and the streets will run red – with plush carpeting. On Friday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m., Union City will host its first-ever world premiere film release at Summit Theatre when MeLu Films presents “Vampire in Union City,” a film shot entirely on location in …

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Star ‘tech’
UC humanities teacher brings innovation to classroom

When the time comes for a student to do a presentation on a historical figure or a work of literature this school year, some Union City middle school kids may be pleasantly surprised when they’re told to leave their markers and poster boards at home. And if they’re encouraged to use their cell phones to …

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What’s up in the 13th congressional district?
Rep. Sires gives status report on critical issues

Rep. Albio Sires met with the Hudson Reporter this week to give an update on various issues concerning the 13th Congressional district, including healthcare initiatives, immigration reform, homeland security, job creation, federal funding to help with local tax relief, infrastructure funding for bridges and roads, and of course, the fate of the Bayonne Bridge and …

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Holiday Hudson Reporter editorial and advertising deadlines Because of the Labor Day holiday, some of the Hudson Reporter newspapers will have special advertising deadlines. For the Sept. 8 edition of the Bayonne Community News, the display ad deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2. The classified deadline is noon on Friday, Sept. 3. For …

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