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$230M to run schools
UC approves 2009-2010 budget, does not change taxes

Union City recently finalized a $230 million school budget for 2009-2010, which will keep taxes stable, said Union City Business Administrator Anthony Dragona. The new budget was approved by the Board of School Estimate on March 30, after it had been adopted by the Board of Education on March 26. Unlike some other towns in …

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Memorial goes back to the role of favorite A year after sneaking up on the rest, Tigers loom as preseason choice

Last April, the expectations weren’t so high for the Memorial High School baseball team. As crazy as it may seem, the Tigers were considered an afterthought in the HCIAA Coviello configuration. There were others that were thought to be the frontrunners. Even though they have made a history of being perennial contenders, the Tigers were …

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Take photos? Teach salsa? Union City High School hosts career day

Union City High School students got the chance to explore various jobs, from chemist to cake decorator, at the 11th Annual Career Day at the north campus on Wednesday. Approximately 80 volunteers came to speak to students, from freshmen to seniors, about their particular occupation, what it takes to get there, and what it’s like …

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A local ‘little woman’UC teen lands lead in theater adaption of Alcott’s famous book

A former Union City High School salutatorian who is on her way to Broadway recently landed a leading role in a community theater production. Allison Strong, 18, who was graduated from the north campus last year, is playing Jo March in Little Women at the Studio Playhouse in Montclair, N.J. The show, which is geared …

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Thrift without a shiftHard economic times don’t hurt local thrift shops, related charities

During this tough economic time, three local thrift stores are still managing to meet demands for cheaper clothes and supplies, all the while supporting their individual charities. One such store, Our Lady of Libera Thrift Shop, at 5821 Washington St. in West New York, sells shirts and pants for $1 and suits starting at $3, …

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Finally, stable taxesWNY school budget will not affect homeowners

After the outrage over the recent tax hike due to the West New York city budget, there’s good news for the town’s taxpayers: the proposed school budget for the 2009-2010 academic year will not increase property taxes. _____________ “We are very pleased to keep school property taxes frozen.” – Robert Van Zanten________ “In light of …

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