Category: West New York News

The federal government’s response to the economic recession has been to pour billions of taxpayer dollars into “bailouts” and “stimulus” programs, but many people are asking, “Where is all this money going?” North Hudson Community Action Corporation (NHCAC) attempted to provide some answers to that question on Tuesday during a special press conference, attended by …

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Albio Sires, the incumbent congressman and former mayor of West New York, will face off on Nov. 2 against Republican newcomer Henrietta Dwyer as well as Anthony Zanowic, an Independent candidate, and Maximo Gomez Nacer, a representative from the Gravity Buoyancy Solution, for the seat representing the 13th Congressional District in Washington. The 13th district …

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When West New York taxpayers open their tax bills in a few weeks, they may come across a few noticeable differences. For one, the town is now switching over to a calendar year (beginning in January) as opposed to a fiscal year (beginning in July) budget. In their bill, residents will see the taxes for …

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Both Union City and West New York have planned celebrations this week in honor of “Hispanic Heritage Month” (see sidebar). Observation of “Hispanic Heritage Month” actually began as Hispanic Heritage Week in 1968 and was later expanded to cover a 30-day period between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 under President Reagan’s administration. Over 20 years …

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The effort to recall Mayor Silverio “Sal” Vega and the West New York Board of Commissioners officially ended a few months ago, but the repercussions are still being felt around town. For some residents, a reminder of that campaign’s ferocity appeared in their mailbox last week. A full page flyer, paid for by West New …

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