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WNY PD ended 2012 on high note
Cops crack down on drunk driving, promote 10 of their own

Following a boost from a federal program designed to curb drunk driving during the holiday season, the West New York Police Department made three arrests at the end of December for various intoxication-related offenses. According to Police Director Michael Indri, the arrests highlighted the program’s effectiveness and the quality of West New York’s patrol officers. …

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Red blood from the blue bloods
WNY cops come together to honor the father of one of their own

Twelve years ago, when West New York businessman Otilio Leon was diagnosed with lymphoma, a form of cancer that affects white blood cells, his doctors told him he had six months to live. Leon passed away in September, having lived 11 years and six months longer than he was supposed to. Following his death, Leon’s …

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West New York to celebrate the founders of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico The Town of West New York will celebrate the lives of Juan Pablo Duarte, Eugenio María de Hostos, and José Martí this month by awarding several prominent figures in Latino culture for their achievements in the founders’ honor. Three recipients …

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Local man is CIA director candidate
North Bergen native Brennan nominated for top slot

Former North Bergen resident John Brennan has much to be proud of. After 25 years with the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Pres. Barack Obama nominated him to the Supreme Court to serve as director of the agency on Monday, Jan. 7. “I’m absolutely ecstatic that a citizen in our community has risen to such heights,” …

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Assemblywoman Jimenez introduces tough gun control bill West New York Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez introduced a bill in the state legislature Wednesday that would require New Jersey residents seeking gun permits to submit to psychological evaluations before being allowed to purchase a weapon. Furthermore, the bill would require that potential gun owners allow authorities to evaluate …

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Education in 2012

Whether helping each other through crises, raising funds for worthy causes, putting on theatrical productions, playing sports or making art, students in Hudson County and their parents had a busy year. Also, Jersey City got a new superintendent of schools and Secaucus’s announced her resignation, and a fire at a Hoboken charter school displaced students …

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The year in sports
Friars’ T of C win, Red Wings’ state title headline stories of 2012

The calendar year of 2012 was a year of crowning champions in Hudson County sports. Several schools and teams grabbed headlines for reaching the pinnacles of their respective sports. Some were familiar winners, and others reached back into their history to claim the top spot. Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Sports Stories …

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The year in development
Projects still rising around Hudson County

The local economy showed signs of life this past year with several groundbreaking events for big development projects around Hudson County, and discussions among residents and officials about future projects in Hoboken, Jersey City, Secaucus, and North Bergen. Jersey City This month was a December to remember for residents of the Journal Square section of …

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