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Multi-alarm fire displaces five families on Park Avenue Five families were displaced and lost many of their belongings in a devastating fire at Park Avenue and 74th Street on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Everyone made it out safely thanks to the swift response of North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue and the North Bergen Police Department. …
Jersey City man dies from gunshot wounds Michael A. Bowers, 34, of Jersey City, has died as the result of multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and an extremity, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. Jersey City police officers responded to Fulton Avenue at about 9:15 p.m. on Nov. 3 and found Bowers on …
Dear Editor: From health care to immigration reform to so much more, our nation faces daunting challenges. In a perfect world, yesterday’s election would have been about solutions. Instead it was about twitter and emails – the winner offering sound byte answers to complex problems. Everyone shouting; no one listening; it all seemed hopeless. But …
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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 …
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Dear Editor: How do you say Thank You to our wonderful Mayor Richard Turner and City Council for our fabulous Weehawken Day outing which was attended by over 1,000 people on Oct. 8? It was held at our beautiful waterfront park. Everyone had a great time. We had a little shower late afternoon but no-one …
Dear Editor: Across the United States, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. There are many opportunities to bring awareness about breast cancer to women and their families. One of the most important messages is that when caught and treated in its early stages, the five-year survival rate is …
Although the national election for president was between Democrat Hillary Clinton and now-President-Elect Donald Trump, the biggest winners and losers locally may be Gov. Christopher Christie and U. S. Sen. Robert Menendez. Christie, who leaped onto the Trump campaign after failing his own bid for president earlier this year, is now in line for a …
Dear Dr. Norquist: I had a very up and down day today – as is usually the case. This morning I was worried about my job (my company may be downsizing). This afternoon I was elated at my daughter’s soccer performance. Later I was angry at my husband for neglecting to tell me he …
Fahd Nasser went to McNair Academic a little more than three years ago to become a basketball star. Almost four years ago, Jasmin Lim enrolled at McNair with the hopes and dreams of becoming an engineer. Together, they have carved out a place in school history, because they now own a distinction for life. They …
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