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Dr. Richard J. Wolff of Weehawken, who was appointed to the Tri-City Sewerage Authority in 1988 and became its chairman that same year, was elected chairman for the 21st consecutive year at the last meeting of the Authority, which was renamed the North Hudson Sewerage Authority in 1996. During his tenure as chairman, Wolff presided …
An early 1900s Union City resident who was recognized for her religious devotion and her compassion for all those around her may be named a saint. Mary Grace Bellotti is said to have been a beloved member of the community, praying for the sick, caring for the poor, and even delivering babies. She helped others …
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Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will soon be expanding to a building in Union City. President Dr. Glen Gabert recently announced that the construction of the North Hudson Center, at 48th Street and Kennedy Boulevard, will begin this spring. The project marks the second phase of the college’s $200 million capital expansion plan, and is …
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One local painter said that the faces of happy children were the inspiration for his current exhibit at the Union City Art Gallery at Town Hall. Benjamin Roman Jr., who specializes in children’s portraits done in watercolor, now has seven smiling faces on display that he says represent the various physical traits of Hispanic children. …
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Bob Hurley did not become the legendary coach of Jersey City’s powerhouse St. Anthony High School basketball team overnight. Nor was there an immediate path to his current enshrinement in the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame. Hurley and four other current Hall of Famers shared their life experiences leading up to their current success …
A new sex ed class at a local high school has seniors teaching sophomores about the facts of life. The Teen Prevention Education Program (Teen PEP) at Union City High School North Campus aims to provide students with information to make healthy decisions regarding sex. _____________ “Our main concern is just to get them educated …
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A violent street fight near West New York Middle School last year prompted officials to organize a teachers’ gang awareness workshop that was recently held at every school in that town. Police told teachers that even symbols scribbled on kids’ notebooks could be signs of gang activity. Meanwhile, in Union City, School Resource Officer Eddie …
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A Union City native in her early 60s named Joan has been living on the streets of Hudson County for more than a year with her faithful snow-white cat, Sugar, whom she adopted as a stray seven years ago. Last week, Joan – who asked that her last name not be used – talked about …
Continue reading “Travels with SugarUnion City native lives homeless life with cat”
Dr. Richard J. Wolff of Weehawken, who was appointed to the Tri-City Sewerage Authority in 1988 and became its chairman that same year, was elected chairman for the 21st consecutive year at the last meeting of the Authority, which was renamed the North Hudson Sewerage Authority in 1996. During his tenure as chairman, Wolff presided …
One of the attractions developers haven’t planned for the $2.3 billion Xanadu Meadowlands retail/recreation complex on Route 3 is a roller coaster. But maybe they should. The long-delayed project has had more ups and downs than a ride at Coney Island. A year ago, several companies signed lease agreements to open in Xanadu and made …