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Something old; something new
Brides Against Breast Cancer to help cancer victims at gala in Weehawken

An Old English tradition that brides must have something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue, takes on new meaning as Brides Against Breast Cancer comes to Hudson County on June 28. Through their “Tour of Gowns,” which will stop at the Sheraton Hotel in Weehawken, the organization sells hundreds of new designer and …

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Students graduate from Union City High School, West New York Memorial High School

Graduation ceremonies were held this past Monday and Tuesday for West New York’s Memorial High School and for Union City High School, respectively. Nearly 800 students graduated in Union City. Kevin Romero and Douglas Villalta, the valedictorian and salutatorian, gave speeches. In West New York, 387 students graduated. The valedictorian was Genesis Roman. The salutatorians …

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Brain surgery…while awake?
Union City resident undergoes daring procedure

“I had worked about 12 hours that day,” said Lee Xhakollari of Union City. “I had just started to exercise. I was about five minutes into a Zumba routine when my foot became paralyzed with a kind of a pain that I can’t really describe. That was the beginning of the actual seizure.” “The foot …

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Union City resident undergoes daring procedure

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Men on fire, racing pigs, and Flying Wallendas
State Fair brings thrills and entertainment for all ages

On July 4 you can see a man set himself on fire and launch himself more than 100 feet through the air from a giant crossbow. Or if you prefer, on June 21 you can catch Cousin Brucie’s Palisades Park Reunion Show II, with classic performers like Neil Sedaka and Chubby Checker. Or perhaps your …

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BRIEFS

‘Cultural Refugees’ exhibition of North Hudson artists opens La Ola, a group of artists from North Hudson County, are exhibiting their art in a show entitled “Cultural Refugees” at Northern Soul bar in Hoboken. Cultural Refugees is an exhibition of paintings, photographs, video, and mixed media works from artists living in Union City, West New …

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A visionary artist
Artisan restores mural in 150-year-old WNY church

St. Joseph of the Palisades Church in West New York underwent an extensive rehabilitation in preparation for its 150 year anniversary in March. The makeover included new floors, restored stained glass windows, new lighting, refurbished pews, and a warmer, more attractive color scheme. Father Gregory Studerus’s wish list also called for refurbishing the crucifixion mural …

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Union City now rocks to its own song
Local musicians craft a tribute to the city’s people and famous places

Union City has an official song. The song, “Union City,” composed by Mike Boldt and Phil Gallo, was adopted by resolution as the city’s official song at the Board of Commissioners meeting last Wednesday. A recording of the tune was performed by the group Dez Manku, which features both Boldt and Gallo. An accompanying music …

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Who murdered Michael Galdieri?
Stabbing victim was former JC council candidate

“Michael was a nice guy who would give you the shirt off his back if you needed help. Like all of us, he had his demons, but he worked hard and overcame them,” said former Assemblyman Louis Manzo last week, recalling Michael Galdieri, a state senator’s son whose mysterious May 22 death is being investigated …

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PERC flea market on June 21 will benefit the needy The Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation (PERC) will hold a flea market on Saturday, June 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lots of items will be available for sale, including new and gently used clothing, toys, kitchen items, housewares and more. Cash and credit cards …

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