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Plans for free recreation arts, programs
New WNY commissioner talks about initiatives for 2012

“I’ve always been involved in community service,” West New York’s Commissioner Fior D’aliza Frias said, “but it wasn’t until I became aware of what was happening in the town during the recall that I started to notice there were things that just didn’t seem right.” During last year’s surprise election defeat of former mayor Silverio …

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Life after duty
Former UC deputy chief/P.I. looking into city contracts

Former Union City Deputy Police Chief Joseph Blaettler has stirred the political pot in Union City recently, aiming to expose what he says is government waste involving the mayor or other city officials. Mayor Brian Stack has said that Blaettler is disgruntled because he was never named chief before he left the local force in …

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UC Board of Commissioners to present land use and zoning plan Union City Mayor Brian Stack and the Board of Commissioners will present their new land used and zoning plan at a formal hearing on Wed., Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at Jose Marti Freshman Academy, located at 1800 Summit Ave. The renewed master plan …

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‘Unpresidented’ visit
Bill Clinton makes surprise appearance at WNY P.S. 2

Former Pres. Bill Clinton dropped in unexpectedly at West New York’s P.S. 2 Tuesday to speak about the importance of nutrition and health, and to praise the town for its recent efforts in transforming the schools system’s nutritional program. School Superintendent John Fauta received a call from the Secret Service only hours before Clinton’s arrival …

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From wrestling to writing to dog rescues
Local author publishes book, starts animal advocacy publishing company

Visitors to Alfred Martino and business partner Alisa Weberman’s Union City publishing office find themselves greeted enthusiastically by rescued German shepherds Daisy and Sara, playing with company mascot and rescued pit bull Farfel on the wrestling mat in the back room (also known as the “dog toy graveyard”). The dogs are surrounded by pit bull …

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Baby, look at us now
Enrollment in Women, Infant and Children Center is rising

The North Hudson Community Action Center’s relatively new Women, Infant and Children’s Center was bustling on a Thursday morning with children who played with toys placed around the waiting room or watched “Cinderella” on a big-screen TV. NHCAC is a local health agency that provides services for low-income residents, including a branch of the U.S. …

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Mapping it all out
Congressmen’s districts change due to 2010 Census

Due to changes in population as detailed by the most recent U.S. Census, maps for congressional legislative districts across New Jersey were redrawn. The maps selected for the redistricting of House of Representatives seats will change the district of U.S. Rep. Albio Sires, whose district includes West New York, Union City, North Bergen, and Hoboken. …

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At home with Mina-Jacqueline Au
Reality star/local resident working on several projects

Mina-Jacqueline Au is a North Bergen resident who has appeared on reality shows such as Bravo’s “Pregnant in Heels,” and “Party Mamas,” as well as various morning shows, including “CW11 Morning News,” “AM New York,” and more. The young mother and philanthropist is now launching a Bon-Luxe store, which will offer customers luxury items and …

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Jorge Roque, brother of WNY mayor, passes at age 51 “He was the most caring, happiest, hard-working man I ever met in my life,” West New York Mayor Felix Roque said Tuesday about his 51-year-old brother Jorge, who died of a heart attack early last Sunday morning. “Jorge used to work until wee hours of …

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