TASTY TIDBITSNo. 1 character isโ€ฆnone other than โ€˜Faaโ€™
Strange doings at state soccer game; return of Hagueini

After 25 straight weeks of writing about the Top 25 characters in the Hudson County sports world over the last 25 years, we have come down to No. 1 on the list. And is there any question as to who that might be? Of course, No. 1 of all local sports characters is the late …

Strange doings at state soccer game; return of Hagueini

Re-Defines Jersey Strong through A New Dawn

An unexpected widow is changing the way society perceives loss with her new social enterprise, โ€˜A New Dawnโ€™ and in doing so, is re-defining โ€œJersey Strongโ€. For the first couple of years after the sudden death of her husband eight years ago, Dawn Jiosi felt devastated, lost and alone. However, as time passed and she …

Marist High School names inductees
Will celebrate 12th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Marist High School, a Catholic, coed, college preparatory school located in Bayonne will celebrate its 12th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Marist Gym. Each year, Marist High School honors members of the Marist Community for their extraordinary accomplishments by awarding the following awards: Spirit of …

Will celebrate 12th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

A first-time author at 98
Former Union City resident, WWII vet to share novel

Frank L. Golon, Sr., one of the oldest first-time writers to ever be published, will be signing copies of his book โ€œJohnny Romanek: The Start of An Eraโ€ shortly after the conclusion of the Jersey City Veteranโ€™s Day parade, on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. at City Hall, 280 Grove St., Jersey City. Written …

Former Union City resident, WWII vet to share novel

Re-Defines Jersey Strong through A New Dawn

An unexpected widow is changing the way society perceives loss with her new social enterprise, โ€˜A New Dawnโ€™ and in doing so, is re-defining โ€œJersey Strongโ€. For the first couple of years after the sudden death of her husband eight years ago, Dawn Jiosi felt devastated, lost and alone. However, as time passed and she …

Volunteer tax return preparers needed in Essex and Hudson counties

Dear Editor: Tax-Aide is a nationwide program of the IRS and AARP, which provides tax return preparation services, particularly for low income taxpayers and the elderly. In Essex and Hudson Counties, Tax-Aide is in need of volunteers to work during the upcoming tax season. This work is very rewarding. Our volunteers are energized by the …

TASTY TIDBITSNo. 1 character isโ€ฆnone other than โ€˜Faaโ€™
Strange doings at state soccer game; return of Hagueini

After 25 straight weeks of writing about the Top 25 characters in the Hudson County sports world over the last 25 years, we have come down to No. 1 on the list. And is there any question as to who that might be? Of course, No. 1 of all local sports characters is the late …

Strange doings at state soccer game; return of Hagueini

HOBOKEN BRIEFS

Sale of old Hoboken Wonder Bread factory will lead to 68 luxury ‘Wonderlofts’ Liberty Realty’s Paris Branda, Hoboken native, represented the buyer in a $17 million deal last month that will turn 728 Clinton St., the site of the long-closed Wonder Bread Factory, into the “Wonderlofts.” According to a press release from the real estate …

BRIEFS

Santa Parade will be Dec. 11 The North Hudson Firefightersโ€™ Association, along with the North Hudson Fire Officers Association, will present their 17th Annual Childrenโ€™s Santa Parade on Sunday Dec. 11, starting at 12 p.m. on Bergenline Avenue from 85th Street to 32nd Street.ย  The parade will feature fire engines, bands, marching units, floats, and, …

WEEHAWKEN BRIEFS

Students honored for drug awareness posters The Weehawken Town Council and Mayor Richard F. Turner presented proclamations to two students at their meeting on Oct. 26. Each year, the Weehawken Elks hold a Drug Awareness Poster and Essay Contest. Last year, Jean Carlos Salinas Rivera won first place in the poster contest for third grade. …