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Fidel Castro dies at 90 Death of former leader of Cuba has local leader rethinking policies
For many old-time Cuban residents of Hudson County, the death of Fidel Castro is personal. Some recall fleeing his Communist regime when they were children, to take refuge in the United States. Some extremely long-time residents recall when Castro came to Union City in the late 1950s to raise money for what was then seen …
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Letters and candy canes Kids celebrate at annual tree lighting
North Bergen resident Alexandra Espinal, 8, knew exactly what she wanted to ask Santa for when she and other kids wrote letters as part of the Housing Authority’s annual Christmas tree lighting on Monday, Nov. 28. “I want to play a Hello Kitty game,” she said, explaining why she asked for a Nintendo DS. This …
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Kids celebrate at annual tree lighting
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What’s so funny? A comedy scene grows throughout Hudson County
Hoboken-based comedian Dan Frigolette was performing recently at Hoboken’s Cadillac Cantina bar and told a story about a recent visit to Oklahoma. “I said I lived [near] New York and they go, ‘Oh, I don’t know anything about New York. What part?’ and I say I live in Hoboken…They go, ‘No, that’s not New York, …
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A comedy scene grows throughout Hudson County
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A temporary replacement? Suggestions needed for Ward F seat
With Ward F Councilwoman Diane Coleman slated to resign by Dec. 31 because she won election as County Register, Mayor Steven Fulop wants to know who the community wants him to appoint as a replacement. Fulop announced last week that the city has set up an email application process for those who might be interested …
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Suggestions needed for Ward F seat
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Fidel Castro dies at 90 Death of former leader of Cuba has local leader rethinking policies
Letters and candy canes Kids celebrate at annual tree lighting
What’s so funny? A comedy scene grows throughout Hudson County
A temporary replacement? Suggestions needed for Ward F seat
SCOREBOARD Hudson Catholic haunted by loss last year in state playoffs
The Hudson Catholic boys’ basketball team had just defeated St. Peter’s Prep in the Hudson County Tournament finale to capture their fifth consecutive county title. That idea itself was almost too much to even fathom. Hudson Catholic had gone 37 years without winning a single county crown and now the school has won five straight. …
Hudson Catholic haunted by loss last year in state playoffs
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