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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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MURPHY, PATRICIA

A funeral mass took place Dec. 15 at St. Anne’s Church in Jersey City for Patricia Murphy, 62. She passed away, surrounded by her family, on Dec., 11. Born in Jersey City, Patricia was a lifelong resident until moving to Secaucus ten years ago. She was employed as an administrative assistant for Hudson County Community …

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SPINA, ELISA

A mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Dec. 16 at St. Aedan’s Church for Elisa Spina, 91, of Jersey City. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Dec. 11. Born in Italy, Elisa came to the United States soon after and has been a proud and lifelong resident of Jersey City since. She …

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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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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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HOBOKEN BRIEFS

Parking meters roll out on Washington, Hudson streets Parking meters have begun to be installed in uptown Hoboken on Washington and Hudson Streets. The City Council approved the project last June. The meters will be operational “sometime in early 2017,” according to city spokesman Juan Melli. “Plenty of notice will be provided to the public …

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