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Latin twist on the Beatles, reggae
Local band performs in UC, WNY, and at Maxwell’s

Local Hudson County Latin-fusion rock band Larrosa has been performing around Union City, West New York, and Hoboken, adding a Latin twist to artists like the Beatles and Incubus. They were scheduled to be the main feature at the famous Maxwell’s music venue in Hoboken for Latin Rock Night on Friday, May 27 at 9 …

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A giant passes
Influential politico ‘Buddy’ Demellier dies at 68

Although not a familiar face to much of the public, Harold “Buddy” Demellier Jr., who died on May 23 as the result of cardiac arrest, will be remembered as the man who kept Hudson County roads running. At the time of his death, he was director of Hudson County’s Roads and Public Property Department. Demellier …

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St. Augustine School has a birthday
Recognizes three honorees on 125th anniversary celebration

Saint Augustine School celebrated its 125th anniversary on April 27 at the Sister Roberta O’Hea Scholarship Dinner. The three honorees of the evening were The Honorable Edward Defazio, Judy Barrios Blanco PhD, and, in memoriam, Steven O’Connor. The 200 attendees included the Newark Archdiocesan Superintendents, Sisters of Charity General Superior and Councilors, faculty, parents, essay …

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CarePoint Health publishes extent of regional support
Organization is having a tangible impact on Hudson County residents

It’s Sunday morning, and the CarePoint Health Mobile Medical van pulls up to its designated parking space outside the Bayonne Senior Center. The seniors step on board one at a time, to get their blood pressure taken, cholesterol checked, and even their memory screened. “These screenings are a key tool in keeping our seniors active …

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BRIEFS

West New York awarded $80,000 for clean communities initiatives Mayor Felix Roque and the Board of Commissioners have announced that the Town of West New York was awarded a Clean Communities Grant from the state of New Jersey. The grant of $80,355.76 helps municipalities conduct litter cleanup efforts to facilitate the beautification of the West …

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‘A treat of true perfection’
In pursuit of the delicious Honduran baleada

I moved to Union City for love. Fresh out of college and head over heels for my future husband, a Union City native, I moved to Hudson County. Having spent my formative years in places where the food was painfully bland, moving to Union City was like walking into a fiesta in full-swing. I grew …

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Watery views
Residents can take Meadowlands pontoon boat, canoe tours

New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority will begin offering pontoon boat and canoe tours of the Hackensack River, some embarking from Secaucus, on Tuesday, June 7 through Saturday, Sept. 17. The boat rides are two hours long and the canoe rides are three hours, and both allow views of the Manhattan skyline through the preserved …

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Dressing up
Art show to raise funds for Dress for Success

International, regional, and local artists will show off their works in “Art and Soul; Women In the Arts,” a show at Mana Contemporary gallery’s first annual fundraiser and cocktail reception on May 19. Organizers of the event last week announced the lineup of artists that will be featured in the show. The proceeds from the …

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Summer employment application period extended The West New York Division of Recreation has announced a three-week extension for applying to the 2016 Summer Employment Program until Friday, May 27. Applications are available in Commissioner Cosmo A. Cirillo`s office at Town Hall, 428 60th St., Suite 6, Monday through Friday from 9a.m. to 5 p.m. All …

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