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Dancing on ‘American Bandstand’ … and at St. Libra
Resident looks back fondly at years in North Bergen, WNY

For Beverly Ann Hansen of North Bergen, it’s been a long, circuitous route, but the journey has brought her back to where it began: Hudson County. She was born in Jersey City, lived in Hoboken after birth, went to grammar and high schools in West New York, and spent her formative years in North Bergen. …

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Hearing on West New York development scheduled for Monday The West New York Zoning Board is scheduled to take a final vote this coming Monday at 6:30 on the Felice development. The meeting will be held at Town Hall at 428 60th St. Developer Joseph Felice wants to build a 35-unit apartment complex on the …

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Wings ‘n’ pigskin
Football fans flock to local bars, diners for Sunday specials

The Park Avenue Bar & Grill, located in Union City across the street from Weehawken, describes itself as “casual upscale.” “You can have a date and have a nice dinner, but we also have jerseys hanging over the bar,” said manager on duty Albert Martinez on Aug. 27. But during football season, everything changes. They …

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It’s a bird; it’s a plane; no, it’s another annoying helicopter
Local officials and the FAA hold a hearing with the aim of controlling helicopter flights

While the classic 1980s “Back to the Future” movie series predicted that people would be traveling in flying cars by 2015, Hudson County from Bayonne to Guttenberg has been saddled with low-flying helicopters. Federal, state, and local officials are saying that helicopter traffic has to be restricted, not just because of the noise, but because …

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An unlikely convert
Former rock-and-roll writer finds faith in the arms of the saints

Dawn Eden has had a wild career trajectory, from being a passionate rock-and-roll writer, to winning an award for a funny headline in the New York Post, to eventually studying theology and finding salvation in the arms of the saints. Eden, a former staff writer for the Hudson Reporter and former Hoboken resident, was a …

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Give clothing in Union City to help others in need Federacion Mercantil Hispana is hosting an old jacket and coat drive to benefit the needy of the area until Friday, Sept. 13. “Remember, there are many people who could probably use a helping hand, and you can make a difference,” said a group spokesman. Donations …

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Back to school in Union City
Kids, teachers gear up this week

Autumn may not officially begin until Sept. 22, but for kids in Union City, the summer effectively draws to a close on Thursday, Sept. 5, when they return to school. This year they will find a renewed focus on technology. Smart Boards are available in all classrooms, providing more interactive learning. The Smart Board is …

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Kicking off ObamaCare
Health Centers for low-income people in West New York and Jersey City gear up

A pouring rain didn’t dampen kids’ spirits at this year’s annual celebration of National Health Center Week at the West New York and Jersey City sites of the Metropolitan Family Health Network (MFHN). Tables full of literature, free rides, and the back beat of great dance music were put on hold for just one day, …

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Roque says Grand Prix is not canceled West New York Mayor Felix Roque said on Tuesday, Aug. 27, that the proposed Formula One Grand Prix race through the streets of West New York and Weehawken in 2014 has not been canceled. He said that construction is still ongoing to get the race area ready for …

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