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Kids’ poetry project
Five schools of children create a poetry anthology

“I am from Hoboken Terminal, and the mob of people rushing to their trains in the opposite direction like shoaling and schooling fish. I live in the rails at the Waterfront where I fell in and out of love.” This verse by Bella Munoz in the poem ‘Danforth Avenue Light Rail that Runs until 2am’ …

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Increasing access to health care
CarePoint Health to open nine satellite emergency departments

Nine new satellite emergency departments have been proposed by CarePoint Health for various locations in northern New Jersey, according to a CarePoint presentation to the state that was reported last week. CarePoint Health has applied with the state Department of Health to open facilities in Hudson County, Bergen County, and Passaic County. CarePoint made a …

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Face of the parade
Singer and model is a regular feature in Hudson County

Many people who routinely watch the New Jersey Cuban Parade when it makes its way through Hudson County each June know Nicole Falcon‘s face. She is the pretty woman who waves from the top of one of the floats. Falcon likes to think she has performing in her blood. Her father Esteban Falcon was a …

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A Thanksgiving tradition
Stack introduces Murphy at annual turkey drive fundraiser

Thousands of people from throughout Hudson County greeted Phil Murphy, the Democratic candidate for governor, when he walked through the doors of Schuetzen Park on Nov. 4. Although billed “a very special party” to say thanks to members of the Brian Stack Civic Association, the event became a who’s-who of county political dignitaries as well …

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SCOREBOARD
Twins’ pitcher sheds a little Light on Secaucus second graders

Ashley Herrmann is a second grade teacher at Secaucus’ Clarendon School. Recently, the faculty at Clarendon got together to discuss the possibility of having visitors with interesting jobs coming to speak to the students. Herrmann immediately thought of her sister Brittany’s friend from Monmouth University named Pat Light. You see, Light has a very interesting …

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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 …

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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 “Johnny Romanek: The Start of An Era” shortly after the conclusion of the Jersey City Veteran’s Day parade, on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. at City Hall, 280 Grove St., Jersey City. Written …

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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 …

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