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Things of beauty
Secaucus jeweler opens gallery featuring international artists

For many people in Secaucus, the most notable thing about the new art gallery opening on Paterson Plank Road next year will be the seven-foot-tall replica of Cellini’s bronze statue of Perseus with the Head of Medusa mounted above the front door. Since the male figure in the work is naked and without the fig …

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TASTY TIDBITS Former Prep star Palmieri now home with Devils
Top cross country runners locally; hoop season tips off; a Royaal crowning

It’s safe to say Kyle Palmieri is loving his hockey life these days. Palmieri, the former St. Peter’s Prep standout, is in his second season playing for his hometown New Jersey Devils after five years with the Anaheim Ducks. Palmieri was raised in Montvale, N.J., just a half hour or so away from the Prudential …

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Top cross country runners locally; hoop season tips off; a Royaal crowning

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Sanctuary City

Dear Editor: Cities throughout the country had declared themselves as “sanctuaries” for undocumented immigrants. While there is no exact description of a “Sanctuary City,” it generally means that the officials of that city will not be proactive in identifying illegal immigrants. Such a policy is within the law, since immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility …

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Celebrating Sinatra

Dear Editor: Celebrating Sinatra at 101 my annual salute celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday, December 12th, continues. His legions of fans include Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio, big band singer Harry Prime talent promoter/musician Billy Jon Coogan, Chris Valenti program director of WYYR, music archivist Anthony DiFlorio III, actress Jane Powell, singer Tony Bennett, …

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Group expands to help needy people who need legal aid
Moves from Hoboken to new digs near Journal Square

For those familiar with the classic movie “On the Waterfront,” they know the basement of St. Peter & Paul Church in Hoboken was originally a meeting place of people attempting to reform the crime-ridden waterfront. People who wanted to help came to meet there. Since 2013, in real life, this same basement has become a …

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Celebrating legends
Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders

In one of the premier social events of the year, the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honored four local “Legends’’ for their impact on the community at its Dec. 8 Legends Ball in Jersey City. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Liberty Science Center, the event honored Hoboken-based developer David Barry, Bayonne banker Thomas Coughlin, …

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Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders

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Celebrating Sinatra

Dear Editor: Celebrating Sinatra at 101 my annual salute celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday, December 12th, continues. His legions of fans include Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio, big band singer Harry Prime talent promoter/musician Billy Jon Coogan, Chris Valenti program director of WYYR, music archivist Anthony DiFlorio III, actress Jane Powell, singer Tony Bennett, …

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Warming things up
North Hudson Firefighters hold 17th annual Santa parade

With weather forecasters predicting the season’s first snowfall this past Sunday, local residents — especially kids –were very much in the mood for the North Hudson Firefighters Association and Fire Officers’ 17th annual Santa Parade in North Hudson. The parade started on 85th Street and marched south along Bergenline Avenue to 32nd Street, ending at …

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North Hudson Firefighters hold 17th annual Santa parade

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