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SUPER SPECTACULAR! – Johnnie Neil and Joseph Koblow perform in the comedic “Super Spectacular!” playing at the NoHu Cultural Center in November. Fun, joy, and mischief!
Comedy foursome brings ‘Super Spectacular!’ to Union City

The Donovan Ensemble, a group of four theater comedians who will soon perform in both New York City and Union City, exemplify the upsurge in performing arts in the Union City area. They plan to d...
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COMING TOGETHER – NHCAC’s CEO, Chris Irizarry spoke with NJ Public Advocate Ronald Chen about some of the key issues regarding Hudson County resident’s accessibility to healthcare services. Health care for kids, immigrants
Lead poisoning a problem in UC, WNY; official touts universal child insurance

The North Hudson Community Action Corporation, a public health organization based in West New York offering low-cost health services and referrals to Hudson County residents, hosted a roundtable ...
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY – As a birthday present, Elsa Arellano took her son Carlo on his first visit to Memphis, Tenn., to see the home of Elvis Presley, the Sun Studios where the King of Rock n’ Roll made his first recordings, and historic Beale Street. Here they pause with the Hoboken Reporter before the gates of Graceland. Reporter on vacation
You can submit photos of yourself and your favorite paper any time!

We are now accepting “Reporter on Vacation” photos year round. So if you get a photo of yourself or your friends and family with one of the Reporter newspapers or the Bayonne Community News , se...
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THE STAGE – The first performance of the officially open Union City Performing Arts Center was held on this stage. Live!
UC inaugurates performing arts center

It was an evening of arts and performances at the grand opening of the Union City Performing Arts Center, which also serves as the auditorium of the new Union City High School on Kennedy Blvd. Sp...
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ENTRANCE – The Adult Care senior day care center between 16th and 17th streets on Manhattan Avenue hopes to increase capacity from 89 to 150. The neighbors are not so sure. Adult day care center seeks expansion
But neighbors block request at Zoning Board meetings

An adult day care facility in Union City wants to expand from 89 to 150 people, but residents of Manhattan Avenue near 16th and 17th streets have successfully fought to stop the project so far be...
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HIGH SCORES FOR PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER – Palisades Medical Center scored in the top 10 percent of New Jersey hospitals for their care of heart attacks, surgical care, and heart failure patients. Palisades scores highest in Hudson County
North Bergen hospital in top 10 percent of state

The state recently released its sixth annual New Jersey 2009 Hospital Performance Report, and Palisades Medical Center in North Bergen had the highest scores in Hudson County. Jersey City Medical...
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SENATOR’S BOOK – Growing American Roots: Why Our Nation Will Thrive As Our Largest Minority Flourishes came out Oct. 6. The book calls for changes in policies while emphasizing Hispanic contributions that have made a positive impact in the U.S. In defense of immigrants
Senator from UC authors book about Latino success in America

Having been raised in Union City – where the population is nearly three quarters Hispanic – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez has witnessed the many advancements made by the Hispanic community, even whil...
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DECORATIONS GO UP – This witch was hung on the front of a WNY home. Scary wear
With Halloween approaching, what are the most sought after costumes?

Classic costumes are in style this year, at least, according to vice president of marketing for Party City Bill Furtkevic. The store, located in North Bergen, is a popular destination for West Ne...
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A COLORFUL CAST – Members of Park Players’ A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Farce on the way to the forum
Park Players get set for upcoming theatre production

The upcoming performance by the Park Players – a local theater company based in Union City – will meld parody and puns by a cast that truly represents Hudson County and beyond. The troupe will pe...
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BOROUGH TO BOROUGH – The men behind ‘Modern Day Miracles’, from left: Stuart Chirichella, Derrick “Admonish” Machado, John Luppo, and Ramon “Ray Cuts” Cruz. A film about ‘Modern Day Miracles’
Documentary follows Hudson County residents, years after addiction/alcoholism recovery

Surviving years of alcoholism or drug addiction and all the complications of a substance abuse problem can be considered a miracle. For the group of four men who are part of a new production com...
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AWARENESS – The NHCAC has placed a banner to announce their celebration of breast cancer awareness. Pink ribbons to remember
Breast cancer awareness event held throughout WNY/UC

The month of October usually means Halloween, with black and orange decorations, but a certain shade of pink also makes an appearance in the form of a ribbon. October also happens to be breast ca...
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“I SEE NOTHING WRONG” – Yanet Carballido, who came from Cuba six years ago, says she saw nothing wrong with Diamantes singing at the Union City High School or at the concert in Cuba. Cucu can’t sing at local event
Appearance canceled due to Cuban controversy

After political controversy crept into the midst, a local concert was canceled last weekend featuring Cucu Diamantes, a well-known Cuban singer who has collaborated with music celebrities such as...
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