Category: West New York News

Last week, West New York mayoral hopeful Dr. Felix Roque presented Town Clerk Carmela Riccie with just over 6,000 signatures in favor of a recall election against current West New York Mayor Silverio “Sal” Vega. For the recall election to move forward, Roque had to hand in 5,256 valid signatures, a number that is based …

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In this season of giving, one group recently set a donation record in the fight against breast cancer. The North Hudson Community Action Corporation (NHCAC), a West New York-based non-profit organization that provides health services to low-income clients, presented a check to the American Cancer Society of Metro New Jersey in the amount of $14,174 …

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In a report released last week by the State of New Jersey Commission of Investigation, several municipalities throughout the state were flagged for giving their municipal employees benefits that they said were examples of “waste and abuse” during harsh economic times. The nearly 50-page report identified both Union City and West New York for having …

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Schools throughout northern Hudson County are making efforts to prepare for the swine flu. Last week, the North Hudson Community Action Corporation, a local non-profit that provides health care to low-income people, visited the Maria De Hostos Early Childhood Center in Union City to give children the H1N1 vaccine. Nurses from the NHCAC health center, …

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The Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation, which houses approximately 40 homeless persons every night in Union City, has begun construction of eight studio apartments at its building on 36th Street. A groundbreaking ceremony was held at a meeting two weeks ago that included guests from the PERC board of trustees, representatives of the United Way, and …

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Balloons, complimentary giveaways, and good food greeted clientele at the new Floris Day Spa at 40-2 Riverwalk Place in West New York last week. The opening brought town officials Mayor Silverio “Sal” Vega, Commissioner Lawrence Riccardi, and Commissioner Michelle Fernandez-Lopez to a ribbon cutting ceremony. Owner of the Floris Day Spa franchise, Steve Chae, said …

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A developer has scaled down his proposed apartment building for West New York, but some residents aren’t so sure it’s enough. Park Terrace LLC has asked the Zoning Board of Adjustments in West New York to approve the development of a 22-story building with 243 units on 57th Street and Park Avenue. On Aug. 28, …

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