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‘There’s a lot of talent in that town’
Hispanic Youth Showcase auditions coming to WNY

When William Sanchez started curating the Hispanic Youth Showcase, a talent competition for Latino and Latina youth throughout New Jersey and around the country, 27 years ago, there was no “American Idol,” or “Dancing With the Stars.” “There was ‘Star Search,’ which gave me the idea,” the Emmy-winning television producer and community activist said. “But …

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BRIEFS

All three Democratic state senators to run on party line Hudson County Democratic Chairman Mark A. Smith announced Monday that all three Hudson County incumbent Democratic state senators will be running on the party line in the June 2013 primary, in their respective districts. Sen. Sandra Cunningham (31st), Sen. Nicholas Sacco (32nd), and Sen. Brian …

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WNY schools celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Roque, other officials participate in national event celebrating literacy

Oh, the places you’ll go. If you read, that is. That was the message faculty, administration, parents, local politicians, and civil servants sent children across West New York and Union City last Friday and throughout the last week as part of their “Read Across America” celebrations. Held every year on the school day closest to …

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The Women of West New York
Local officials, activists take part in panel

International Women’s Day was celebrated for the first time in West New York last Friday, when a panel of notable female professionals and activists participated in a panel at Hudson Hall on the role of women in an ever-changing society. The panelists spoke on various issues and encouraged young women in the audience to persevere …

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North Bergen man missing since March 6 Police are searching for missing person Marco Bruno Garcia, 34, from North Bergen. A missing poster is hanging in Mario’s Pizza on Eighth Street in Hoboken, where Garcia works. North Bergen Police Sgt. Bronson Justino said Wednesday that before he disappeared, Garcia had been discussing with his family …

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UC, WNY schools celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday
Mayors Stack and Roque participate in national event celebrating literacy

Oh, the places you’ll go. If you read, that is. That was the message faculty, administration, parents and local politicians and civil servants sent children across Union City and West New York last Friday and throughout the last week as part of their “Read Across America” celebrations. Held every year on the school day closest …

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About this special ‘Hudson County Progress’ issue

This is the annual “Progress Report” issue of the Hudson Reporter newspapers. Along with news and briefs about your town, we have included articles pertaining to the current status of development, education, transportation, health care, and Hurricane Sandy recovery in Hudson County. Even in a slow economy, new residential and commercial developments are sprouting, cities …

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New buildings, green pastures
Residential development, open space projects surge around county

The past year has been a special one for Hudson County developers, especially the firms that have focused their efforts on luxury residential development. Luxury high-rises are popping up in the few remaining untouched pockets of downtown Jersey City and north Hoboken, while on the other side of the county, Secaucus is seeing major residential …

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Getting back to business
Hudson County stores, residents rebuild post-Sandy

Despite the swath of destruction that Hurricane Sandy left in Hudson County last fall, most local businesses have reopened, and the real estate market has actually seen some positive trends due to the storm. Municipalities are proposing improvements and upgrades to help mitigate future flooding, and hoping to draw customers to their business districts. Public …

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