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Study: Earlier schooling means smarter kids
Corzine visits UC preschool to announce results

If you need one more reason to start your children in school earlier in their lives, you may want to consider Gov. Jon Corzine’s announcement about the advantages of early childhood education. Recently, Corzine visited the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education in Union City to discuss the findings of a study …

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Recovering after Bergenline accident
Seven injured in alleged drunk driving crash

There were several heroes in last Sunday’s motor vehicle crash on Bergenline Avenue that injured seven people, including the spouses and friends who are still tending to the victims. Last Sunday at approximately 3 p.m., a North Bergen man allegedly drove his black Nissan Pathfinder SUV onto the sidewalk of the corner on Bergenline Avenue …

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Seven injured in alleged drunk driving crash

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Biggest political scandal in NJ history
Public surprised after local mayors, officials, rabbis arrested in sting

It apparently started with money laundering among the Syrian Jewish communities in Brooklyn and New Jersey, and ended on Thursday with more than a dozen local political officials ensnared for illegal campaign donations. Local residents reacted last week with surprise and intrigue to the now- FBI sting operation that included the arrests of more than …

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Officials rotate firehouse closings
Union questions safety, lack of hiring

Two firehouses per day have been closed on a rotating basis by the North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue squad, which provides fire services to North Bergen, West New York, Weehawken, Union City, and Guttenberg. The top brass have had to make due with less staff, partly as a result of a NAACP lawsuit that …

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Come for the wine, stay for the art
Trio making art accessible to everyone

For Jose Chamorro, Junier Herrera, and Orel Doñan, art is just as much a part of life as breathing is to the rest of us. On July 23, the Art and Picture Framing storefront at 55th Street and Bergenline Avenue in West New York will open a gallery exhibition where all three men will showcase …

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Trio making art accessible to everyone

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Speaking up about ‘baby blues’
Moms observe third anniversary of postpartum depression law

Recently, New Jersey celebrated the third year anniversary of legislation that requires health care professionals who provide postnatal care to screen mothers for post partum depression. New Jersey is still the only state in the country to mandate such a screening. According to the state Department of Health and Senior Services, every year, 11,000 to …

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Moms observe third anniversary of postpartum depression law

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New swimming pool! Paved roads!
Summer projects in UC, WNY

Both Union City and West New York are abuzz with construction this summer, bringing improvements to parks and streets. Most notably, Union City will get an Olympic-sized pool later this summer, conveniently located in a park with a magnificent Manhattan view. UC: Pool, park, and pavement Mayor Brian Stack has assessed Union City’s needs and …

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WNY police protest layoffs
Meanwhile, two civilians arrested for pretending to collect on their behalf

Members of the West New York Policemen’s Benevolent Association took to the streets July 1 to express their frustrations regarding the way contract negotiations between them and the township are progressing. Mayor Sal Vega has said that in order to prevent a city tax increase next year, 22 police officers and several dozen city workers …

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Roque vs. Vega: Round 1
Petition approved to continue recall process

Dr. Felix Roque announced on July 2 that his movement for an election to recall Mayor Silverio “Sal” Vega has progressed to collecting signatures from supporters. Muncipal Clerk Carmela Ricci confirmed that Roque’s notice of intention for a recall has been accepted, and Roque has been approved to send “circulators” around town to collect signatures …

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Petition approved to continue recall process

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