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Banking on books
Former WNY family perseveres through home contamination, financial woes

A West New York family experienced a bit of a shock when they found out that a home they purchased elsewhere in New Jersey was sitting on contaminated land – and they had to spend money to fix the problem. Now, the family is hoping to make money with a series of children’s books they …

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An apple for the ‘teach’
Emerson Middle School literacy coach honored

When Tiffany Ricciardi, a teacher at Emerson Middle School in Union City, received a voicemail last month from the superintendent’s office, she couldn’t believe her ears. The message, which Ricciardi described as “lovely,” was that she had been awarded Hudson County Teacher of the Year. Ricciardi remains humble months after her original nomination was submitted …

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BRIEFS

Vote for up to five commissioners in Union City this Tuesday Union City residents may vote on May 11 for any five candidates for the Board of Commissioners. From among the five winners, they will choose a mayor from among themselves. Running for office this year is the incumbent slate of commissioners led by Mayor …

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Good sports
Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame induction dinner is May 13

The Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame Committee has announced that its annual induction dinner will take place on May 13 at 6 p.m. at the Casino in the Park, located in Lincoln Park, Jersey City. The annual event brings together many of Hudson County’s famous sports figures. _____________ Del Purgantorio coached baseball and basketball …

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Kicking butts
Local students find unique ways to REBEL against smoking

For Jacqueline Bourdett, who lost both her grandfather and uncle to lung cancer, smoking has had an uncontrollable effect on her life. When Bourdett found Bayonne High School’s chapter of REBEL, she found her voice and felt empowered against smoking. _____________ “My uncle was a big smoker and he had lung disease, so I sort …

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WNY regains control of finances
But what happens to taxes in the future?

Last year, West New York Mayor Silverio “Sal” Vega requested assistance from the state of New Jersey to help the town deal with an $8 million budget deficit that he said had been accumulating for several years. The decision came on the heels of the passage of last year’s 2008-2009 budget, which like many local …

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Walk in park for those who sometimes can’t
Fundraiser will support programs, jobs, care for the disabled

Local residents will head to Braddock Park in North Bergen in two weeks to raise money for a countywide non-profit based in Union City that helps children and adults with developmental disabilities. On May 15, the Arc of Hudson County – once called the Association of Retarded Children but now open to people of all …

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Recall effort dismissed, but Roque announces candidacy Dr. Felix Roque and the “Together We Can” recall committees were in Hudson County Superior Court this week to challenge the West New York Town Clerk’s finding that the group hadn’t gathered enough signatures to put the recall question before the voters. However, on Thursday Judge Maurice Gallipoli’s …

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