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The truth from ‘down there’
Hudson County’s Vagina Monologues raises money for women’s advocacy

“Women secretly love talking about their vaginas.” Despite what you may think, they do. At least, according to the opening scene of The Vagina Monologues, which was performed by a group of 12 women at Union City’s William V. Musto Cultural Center on three occasions last weekend. The play, written by the playwright-turned-activist Eve Ensler …

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Acceptance and accomplishment
Local author takes on Tourette Syndrome with new children’s book

Weehawken resident Theresa Borrelli’s new book, “Why is Jamie Different?” isn’t exactly autobiographical, but it is certainly relatable to the author’s own childhood, as well as the childhoods of thousands of young people around the world living with Tourette Syndrome. Borelli, who has suffered from the disease since she was 8, said that growing up …

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BRIEFS

West New York commissioners pass sign ban, opponents react The West New York Board of Commissioners voted 3-1-1 late Wednesday night to approve an ordinance banning a wide range of signs, pennants and business flags. Mayor Felix Roque and Commissioners FiorD’Aliza Frias and Ruben Vargas voted to pass it, while Commissioner Count Wiley opposed it. …

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‘Oozing’ with personality
Colin Powell Elementary integrates technology, arts into curriculum

Looking around Colin Powell Elementary School’s “gymnatorium” at the school’s ribbon cutting ceremony last week, one thing stood out – a pair of gothic-style archways on either side of the auditorium’s stage. In an interview last week, Teresita Diaz, the school’s principal, revealed that the archways were brought over from the demolished Christopher Columbus School, …

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Stack responds to controversy over $2.9M grant
Port Authority money can only be used for New York Avenue’s rehabilitation

Union City Mayor Brian Stack responded last week to controversy over a $2.875 million grant given to the city by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey that was included in the $104.8 million 2013 fiscal year city budget. The money was to be given by the transit agency for the purpose of …

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BRIEFS

Still time to catch final performance of Union City’s Vagina Monologues Sunday If you missed the Friday and Saturday performances of The Vagina Monologues at the William V. Musto Cultural Center, you’re in luck! The final performance will be held on Sunday (Feb. 17) at 5 p.m. The cultural center is located at 420 15th …

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Superheroes and fanboys unite!
Local comic buff hosts city’s mini-Comic Con

Supervillains steered clear of Union City’s William V. Musto Cultural Center this past weekend. Had they dropped in for some mischief, they would have been in for a rude surprise – The Avengers! Several members of Marvel’s famed superhero team were on hand for Artists Assemble!, a comic book festival and art show dubbed “a …

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Oldest married couple in country?
WNY pair, 107 and 98, still kickin’ after all these years

If you ask Carlos Valenzuela of West New York how many years he and his wife, Olga, have been married, he will not tell you a number. “There are no numbers in our marriage,” he said with a smile, “because we can’t remember.” Still, it’s hard to imagine there’s a husband and wife who have …

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From eating disorders to toy guns
Gifted eighth graders do year-long research projects

Tucked inside Union City’s Woodrow Wilson School, some of the school’s oldest students have spent nearly a year tackling some of society’s most pressing issues as part of the rigorous Resources Offered in Gifted and Talented Education (ROGATE) program. The program is sponsored by the National Talent Network at the Educational Information Resource Center in …

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