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ARCHITECTURAL RENDERINGS – Architect Randolph Gerner demonstrates to the public the plans for the monastery. Monastery could be low-income housing
Neighbors oppose plans for five-story building

The Coalition of Religious Women and Fr. Dominic Izzo have been meeting for a year to figure out what to do with the Monastery of the perpetual rosary at 605 14th St. in Union City. The monastery...
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“I’m thankful for my family, friends, classmates, and teachers. I’m going to visit family in upstate New Jersey and spend a good time.” – Bryan Perez, 12 “Our teachers are very nice, the kids are very cool, and you just feel at home when you come here.” – Carlos Tellabo, 11 Pictured: Kids at West New York P.S. 5, from left: Carlos Tellabo, 11; Chris Anderjarez, 12; Enrique Gonzalez 13; Yael Ramirez, 12; Bryan Perez, 12; and an anonymous friend. Giving thanks
What do locals appreciate this year?

What are you thankful for this holiday season? Your neighbors gave answers that varied from having a job to getting musical gigs. But the majority said they are thankful for their family. Meliss...
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FIRST PLACE – The Union City Boxing Club won the first place team trophy in the eight-week-long State Diamond Gloves tournament that ended two weeks ago. Six champions were crowned, including Herkin DelaRosa, Carlos Lopez, Ariel Rodriguez, Peralta Adonis, 9-year-old Deandre Guzman, and 11-year-old John Bauza. Finalists were Felix Tejada and William Arevalo. This is the fifth time in the club’s 20-year history they have won a first place state team trophy. Juan Rodriguez, who is ranked eighth in the United States, will be the first boxer of the group to turn professional. He will have his pro debut on Dec. 4 at Essex County Community College in Newark. Standing, from left: John Settembrino, Ivette Rosado, Joe Botti, Juan Rodriguez Jr., William Arevalo, Juan Bauza, Herkin DeLaRosa, Ike Anyanwu, Carlos Osorio and Hugh Hulguin. Kneeling from left: Carlos Lopez, Ariel Rodriguez, John Bauza, Deandre Guzman, Peralta Adonis, and Felix Tejada. BRIEFS
11/22/09

Lions Club seeks food donations The West New York Lions Club is asking for donations of non-perishable items, such as canned food, to help with their annual Thanksgiving food drive. Every year,...
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GIVING AND RECEIVING – This Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, the St. Lucy’s Shelter, 619 Grove St. in Jersey City, will hold its annual Thanksgiving dinner for anyone in need on Thanksgiving Day at 4 p.m. The shelter also accepts donations that can be dropped off at the shelter. Many free meals offered for Thanksgiving
Where to eat, donate, or volunteer in each town

This Thanksgiving, Nov. 26, and the days before that, needy people can get a free meal, and local residents will be able to donate food or volunteer. _____________ Sky Club Fitness & Spa...
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MR. MANGLED PAW – A lucky cat estimated to be 10 years old. He’s up for adoption. The story of Mr. Mangled Paw
One resident’s experience with animal control services

Joyce Fetterman, a Union City resident, considered herself an average person with a fondness for animals. She never thought she’d end up being one cat’s hero. Fetterman found Mr. Mangled Paw, Mr....
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ONE OF THE THREE – This is the Bank of America branch that was targeted by a bank robber on Sept. 9. Three robberies in six weeks
New news on recent bank heists

West New York police are still investigating three holdups at two Bergenline Avenue banks in September and October. Two of the suspects remain at large, and a witness who identified one alleged r...
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MEETING – The courthouse was nearly full of people concerned about changes in West New York. Park Terrace LLC is hoping to receive approval from the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Asking for approval again
WNY developer hopes for 22-story building

A developer has scaled down his proposed apartment building for West New York, but some residents aren’t so sure it’s enough. Park Terrace LLC has asked the Zoning Board of Adjustments in West ...
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THE ECONOMY – Though stimulus money has reached the local level, some still worry that it may not have done enough. Salon owner may face home foreclosure
Local stimulus money doesn’t help everyone

Tania Concepcion came from the Dominican Republic 17 years ago and has lived in West New York for the past seven years. She pursued the American Dream and was eventually able to purchase a home a...
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SCUFFLE – Photo stills of video surveillance show Lange appearing to confront Gines while others attempt to push them apart. Cops called for yet another WNY political scuffle
Lange and business owner engage in confrontation

A recall effort launched against West New York Mayor Sal Vega has caused some loud confrontations in the usually quiet town lately. The latest clash occurred on Tuesday afternoon, Election Day. D...
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EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH – Political columnist, reporter, and video editor Al Sullivan. From rebel to reporter
Al Sullivan wins Employee of the Month
Al Sullivan’s journey through the 1960s brought him into contact with soldiers, beat poets, the Merry Pranksters, and even followers of Charles Manson, but eventually he went back to school and c...
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GOV NO MORE – What will Jon Corzine do next in politics now that the Hoboken resident lost his governorship to Christopher Christie? Corzine’s out, Christie’s in
Local officials promise to work with new gov; Dems win Assembly seats

A handful of folks showed up at Casino-in-the-Park in Jersey City on Tuesday night, many of them Democratic campaign workers who either grumbled at a TV screen or gave Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah...
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POLICE – With a population of 9,730 students, Union City Schools reported 191 incidents of violence, vandalism, and weapons, a significant ratio compared to other school districts in the county. Small school district, big problem
UC school violence ratio high again

Union City’s schools have ranked once again among the highest in Hudson County when it comes to reported incidents of violence compared with the size of the student population. Two weeks ago, on...
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