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It was an evening of arts and performances at the grand opening of the Union City Performing Arts Center, which also serves as the auditorium of the new Union City High School on Kennedy Blvd. Spectators gathered at the new venue on Friday, Oct. 16 to view a gallery of over 160 paintings and to …
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An adult day care facility in Union City wants to expand from 89 to 150 people, but residents of Manhattan Avenue near 16th and 17th streets have successfully fought to stop the project so far because they don’t want the center’s transportation vehicles blocking the streets. At a Zoning Board of Adjustments meeting held on …
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The state recently released its sixth annual New Jersey 2009 Hospital Performance Report, and Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen had the highest scores in Hudson County. Jersey City Medical Center got the next highest scores, while Bayonne Medical Center, Hoboken University Medical Center, and Christ Hospital in Jersey City all ranked in the bottom …
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Having been raised in Union City – where the population is nearly three quarters Hispanic – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez has witnessed the many advancements made by the Hispanic community, even while detractors complain about immigration. “Growing American Roots: Why Our Nation Will Thrive as our Largest Minority flourishes” (Penguin Group, $24.95) went on sale …
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Classic costumes are in style this year, at least, according to vice president of marketing for Party City Bill Furtkevic. The store, located in North Bergen, is a popular destination for West New York and Union City families wishing to purchase costumes and Halloween supplies. “That means Spiderman, Batman, and Darth Vader for boys, and …
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The upcoming performance by the Park Players – a local theater company based in Union City – will meld parody and puns by a cast that truly represents Hudson County and beyond. The troupe will perform A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum next month, having chosen the Stephen Sondheim musical due …
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Surviving years of alcoholism or drug addiction and all the complications of a substance abuse problem can be considered a miracle. For the group of four men who are part of a new production company based in Hudson County, Borough to Borough Productions, “Modern Day Miracles” is the title of their new documentary that follows …
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The month of October usually means Halloween, with black and orange decorations, but a certain shade of pink also makes an appearance in the form of a ribbon. October also happens to be breast cancer awareness month. The North Hudson Community Action Corporation (NHCAC) will be working in cooperation with cities and townships throughout Hudson …
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After political controversy crept into the midst, a local concert was canceled last weekend featuring Cucu Diamantes, a well-known Cuban singer who has collaborated with music celebrities such as Fatboy Slim, Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Orishas, and Beto Cuevas. Diamantes was scheduled to perform at Union City High School’s opening day gala on Sept. 26. A …
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“I’ve never seen something so grandiose,” said Coach Joe Rotundi last week regarding Union City High School. Though the school opened for the new academic year in early September, it was on Sept. 25 when Union City Mayor Brian Stack hosted an opening day ceremonial event that included dignitaries such as Gov. Jon Corzine, Sen. …
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