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Three robberies in six weeks
New news on recent bank heists

West New York police are still investigating three holdups at two Bergenline Avenue banks in September and October. Two of the suspects remain at large, and a witness who identified one alleged robber has since recanted her story. On Sept. 9, a man wearing a camouflage hat entered TD Bank, 6137 Bergenline Ave., at approximately …

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The story of Mr. Mangled Paw
One resident’s experience with animal control services

Joyce Fetterman, a Union City resident, considered herself an average person with a fondness for animals. She never thought she’d end up being one cat’s hero. Fetterman found Mr. Mangled Paw, Mr. MP for short, on the street with an injury to his paw on Sept. 8. She called the police and got the number …

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Cops called for yet another WNY political scuffle
Lange and business owner engage in confrontation

A recall effort launched against West New York Mayor Sal Vega has caused some loud confrontations in the usually quiet town lately. The latest clash occurred on Tuesday afternoon, Election Day. Dr. Antonio Gines, owner of the “Mi Casa Es Su Casa,” group of adult day care facilities including one in West New York, said …

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Salon owner may face home foreclosure
Local stimulus money doesn’t help everyone

Tania Concepcion came from the Dominican Republic 17 years ago and has lived in West New York for the past seven years. She pursued the American Dream and was eventually able to purchase a home and start her own hair salon business in West New York. But now, she is on the brink of losing …

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Artistic winnings
WNY Middle School student wins national art contest

Daniel Estrada’s black-and-white artwork proved to be the worthy of winning the Artsonia national “Artist of the Week” award for the week of Oct. 25 through Oct. 31. Artsonia is a website that allows teachers and parents to submit students’ work from the United States and around the world. Daniel is an eighth grader at …

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From rebel to reporter
Al Sullivan wins Employee of the Month

Al Sullivan’s journey through the 1960s brought him into contact with soldiers, beat poets, the Merry Pranksters, and even followers of Charles Manson, but eventually he went back to school and changed direction. Sullivan grew up in historic Paterson, N.J., the former silk town on the Great Falls. He still is fascinated by Silk City …

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Corzine’s out, Christie’s in
Local officials promise to work with new gov; Dems win Assembly seats

A handful of folks showed up at Casino-in-the-Park in Jersey City on Tuesday night, many of them Democratic campaign workers who either grumbled at a TV screen or gave Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, who was present with his wife Maureen, an ovation for helping to bring out the vote for Jon Corzine in Hudson …

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Flags of freedom
North Hudson vet shows appreciation to fire dept.

For one North Hudson firefighter, giving thanks for the support he received from the Fire Department while serving the in the National Guard was a priority after returning home from his second tour of duty in Iraq. Michael Alvarado, a West New York resident, said that as a child he always knew his calling. “My …

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Fun, joy, and mischief!
Comedy foursome brings ‘Super Spectacular!’ to Union City

The Donovan Ensemble, a group of four theater comedians who will soon perform in both New York City and Union City, exemplify the upsurge in performing arts in the Union City area. They plan to do that by putting on showcases of free Sunday “Jamz” workshops and various performances for a small fee at the …

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Health care for kids, immigrants
Lead poisoning a problem in UC, WNY; official touts universal child insurance

The North Hudson Community Action Corporation, a public health organization based in West New York offering low-cost health services and referrals to Hudson County residents, hosted a roundtable discussion Oct. 20. The discussion included New Jersey Public Advocate Ronald Chen, who visited from his offices in Trenton. “I wanted to hear what the issues were …

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