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Former Davis and Chiaravalloti chiefs of staff to run Ashe-Nadrowski’s campaign

Daniel Israel, Staff Writer
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Former Davis and Chiaravalloti chiefs of staff to run Ashe-Nadrowski’s campaign

Crossing Aisles Consulting owners Andrew Casais and Raine Cuseglio have announced they are the campaign management team of City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski’s candidacy for mayor of Bayonne in the upcoming May 10 municipal election.

The former allies of Mayor James Davis are now working to unseat the incumbent mayor in his bid for a third term.

“Over the past two years I’ve grown increasingly concerned about the tone of the Davis administration,” said Andrew Casais. “During my time in City Hall I remember it being a place of open minds, open doors, and open communication – but now it seems to be closed-off from reality and moving backwards. Sharon’s respectful and deliberative approach to governing will give City Hall the reality check it needs to get back on track.”

A graduate of Seton Hall University, Casais served as Davis’ inaugural Chief of Staff from 2014 to 2017. He now serves as the Business Administrator, Municipal Clerk, and Qualified Purchasing Agent for the the Borough of Roselle Park.

“As someone who grew up in Bayonne and got involved in local politics at a very young age, I know how much a difference city government makes in people’s lives,” said Raine Cuseglio. “Government should serve others, but the current administration has proven time and time again that they only serve themselves. Sharon’s run for mayor isn’t just about an election, it’s about making Bayonne residents the priority of City government once again.”

Cuseglio previously served as Special Advisor to Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairwoman Amy DeGise and Chief of Staff to former Assemblyman and Majory Whip Nicholas Chiaravalloti.

She is a graduate of Kean University and consults statewide in her ownership position with Crossing Aisles Consulting.

Adding an ironic punch of the announcement, Casais, a Republican, is Davis’ nephew. Additionally, Cuseglio is the daughter of Vincent Cuseglio, the chair of the Bayonne Republican Committee and a Davis supporter.

While Davis has announced his entire slate of council candidates, Ashe-Nadrowski has yet to unveil her ticket. Former Bayonne Board of Education Trustee Michael Alonso is also running for mayor and has not announced any running mates either.

For updates on this and other stories, check www.hudsonreporter.com and follow us on Twitter @hudson_reporter. Daniel Israel can be reached at disrael@hudsonreporter.com. 

Hoboken Briefs

Marilyn Baer, Staff Writer
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No more plastic bags

The ban on single-use plastic bags went into effect in Hoboken on Tuesday, Jan. 22.

All retail and food establishments are now prohibited from providing single-use plastic carryout bags to customers. Hoboken is the largest municipality in the state of New Jersey to enact the bag ban, and the first in Hudson County, according to a press release from the city.

To help raise awareness of the new regulations, Mayor Ravi Bhalla visited various local businesses, including Little City Books, Sobsey’s, Tunes, Organic Basic Foods, and ShopRite to thank them for complying with the ban.

“Improving our local environment starts with a partnership with our business community,” said Bhalla in a press release. “I thank each and every Hoboken establishment, both big and small, for adopting our new regulations to eliminate our reliance on harmful plastic bags.

Bhalla also visited All Saints Episcopal Day School to meet with students in third through eighth grades to thank them for their environmental efforts including speaking at council meetings on behalf of a ban on plastic bags in the city.

All Saints students began researching the impact of plastic bags on the environment in 2014, and multiple grades in recent years presented proposals to the city council to ban plastic bags.

“This ban is in large part thanks to the advocacy of students from our local schools, especially All Saints,” said Bhalla in the press release. “When I was on the city council, I took to heart the request from our young activists, who wanted to reduce pollution in Hoboken and improve our city. Their effective lobbying campaign demonstrates that speaking out for positive change at any age can truly make a difference.”

The ban was originally drafted by Councilman Jim Doyle and the Hoboken Green Team, and was passed by the council and signed into law by Mayor Bhalla on June 22.

For more on the plastic bag ban check out our Jan. 17 story “Don’t forget your tote.”

 Former mayor joins Waterfront Alliance board

The Waterfront Alliance, a New York City-based nonprofit which aims to make the New York and New Jersey harbor a shared, resilient, and accessible resource, welcomed new board of trustee members including former Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer.

Zimmer now works for Schneider Electric where she helps communities and wastewater treatment facilities to be energy efficient.

She joined three other new members of the board including Bob Balder from Cornell University, Mike Stamatis from Red Hook Terminals, and Richard Weeks from Weeks Marine.

Museum hosts exhibit of historical postcards

The Hoboken Historical Museum opened its latest main gallery exhibit,“Greetings from Hudson County: A Postcard History Then and Now” on Jan. 27.

The exhibit comprises more than 700 historic postcards from all 12 cities and towns of Hudson County.

Most of the postcards date from the Golden Age of postcards, the 1900s – 1920s, showing parks, street scenes, scenic views, and important municipal buildings, churches, schools, and factories, when they were brand new and the pride of Hudson County.

Bringing the exhibit into the present is an augmented reality (AR) app that will enable visitors to compare current views to the historic images.

Curated by Stevens professor Christopher Manzione, the app allows visitors to hold a smartphone in front of a postcard to see how the same street view looks today.

Each view old and new is narrated in the AR app in the voices of a diverse cast of Hudson County residents.

A vintage mailbox from 1880 will be installed in the museum which will be serviced by the US Postal Service daily. Postcard stamps will be available for purchase in the gift shop with the aim of reviving the tradition of sending postcards to family and friends.

Accompanying the exhibition will be a full range of educational programs targeted at school children of various ages.

Funds from the David Webster Memorial Fund were used to purchase some artifacts for this exhibit, including items from the estate of John DePalma. The exhibit was curated by Bob Foster and Rand Hoppe, with the AR app curated by Christopher Manzione. Holly Metz wrote the narrated captions in the app, and the captions for each of the municipalities is based on text provided by Cynthia Harris, manager of the New Jersey historical collections of the Jersey City Free Public Library.

The exhibit will remain open until December 23, 2019.

 New art exhibit by Issa Sow opens

Issa Sow presents his new exhibit “Hoboken, from old to new” at the Hoboken Historical Museum’s upper gallery.

The new works focus on the life cycle of man-made creations and the balance between progression and destruction.
The concept aims to create more awareness and to showcase how man has created and continues to create one-use items that are then discarded and are destroying the earth and our habitat.

“In this era of mass production we are no longer incited to think outside of the box and reinvent the use of items when we have finished using them for their designed use,” says a press release. “If everyone in Hoboken reused one item they were going to throw out instead of purchasing something new the impact could be significant…”

The exhibit opened on Sunday, Jan. 27 and will remain open until Sunday, March 10.

For more on the exhibit go to: https://www.hobokenmuseum.org/exhibition/upper-gallery/

Tickets for annual winter benefit on sale now

 The annual winter benefit for local nonprofit Party With Purpose will be on Thursday, March 7 at Antique Loft, 33 Newark St.

The evening will include live music by the Counterfeiters, dancing, cocktails, and will provide attendees the opportunity to meet and help benefit some of the local children’s charities the nonprofit donates to.

There will also be an open bar, appetizers, silent auction, and a guest appearance by Skeery Jones from Z100.

For more information, and to purchase a $65 ticket visit www.partywithpurpose.org.

Amy DeGise resigns from Jersey City school board to focus on running HCDO

In a move that may be a prelude to her running for mayor of Jersey City in 2021, Amy DeGise announced that she will step down from her position as trustee on the Jersey City Board of Education on Feb. 1 to focus her attention on her role as chair of the Hudson County Democratic Organization, to which she was appointed last June.

The move comes after Chairwoman DeGise and the HCDO delivered a massive turnout in the November election, helping propel U.S. Senator Bob Menendez to victory with an 85,000 vote plurality.

Many believe DeGise’s move will be a prelude to an attempt to unseat Mayor Steven Fulop in the 2021 election.

“My focus will be on developing new ways for Hudson residents to get involved in our party through caucuses and committees, with a goal of harnessing the unprecedented levels of activism and civic engagement we’re seeing into meaningful progressive change,” she said.

 

 

Bayonne Briefs

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Bayonne Teachers Union agrees to four-year contract

The Bayonne Teachers Association and the Bayonne Board of Education reached a tentative agreement on a four-year union contract, setting the stage for the BTA to ratify the contract in the coming weeks.
The deal includes a 12.7 percent raise over four years, includinga 2.8 percent retroactive raise from the current school year,since the union signed a two-year retroactive agreement last year, and a 3.3 percent raise for the next three years.
“We’ve actually done two contracts in two and a half years,” said Board President Joseph Broderick.“This one, hopefully, should be for this year and the next three years. It’s good for us, because we know how much we have to deal with, and it gives the teachers stability, knowing what they will get next year and the year after. At the least, this way we know where we stand.”
“I’m ecstatic by it,” said Trustee Christopher Munoz, a teacher in Hoboken.“I think that it’s been a long and arduous road for the Bayonne teacher. They are by far the most underpaid teachers in the county. It’s about time we give them the respect they deserve, and respect starts with the contract.”
Total salaries make up 65 percent of the $130.7 million 2018-2019 school year budget passed by the BBOED on April 25, while salaries and benefits combine for 84 percent of the budget. Included in the budget is a 2.87 percent property tax increase and a $68.3 million property tax levy. Still, the district is allocating more money for teachers this time around than the last four-year contract.
In the 2016-2017 school year, the average Bayonne teacher had a salary of $67K and 11.8 years of experience. Teachers start at around $31K and can make up to $120. Compare that with Jersey City Public Schools, where the average teacher is paid $82K with 13 years of experience. The minimum salary there is $53.5K, and maximum is $121.5. A similar trend continues throughout Hudson County, with Bayonne remaining the lowest paid.
“I think teachers have been undervalued nationally and that’s no secret. That’s something we don’t want to do in Bayonne,” said Munoz. “The Bayonne teacher shouldn’t have to worry about their next paycheck and when they will settle their next contract.”
Not many teachers feel that their pay reflects their value to society, and a 2017 Education Next Poll shows that more than 6 in 10 Americans believe teachers should be paid more. After all, from 2000 to 2013, teacher salaries in NJ declined by more than 3 percent, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, which is not far off from the national one percent decline.
The district, as always, is keeping its fingers crossed for a more generous state school funding formula. Text of the proposed budget reads, “The additional State Aid, if received over the next few years, would go to Collective Bargaining Agreements, more educators and personnel, while at the same time keeping the tax increase to a reasonable level.”
President of the Bayonne Teachers Association,Alan D’Angelo, did not return a request for comment. The union has yet to officially ratify the contract.

Amy DeGise will seek HCDO chair

In a move that apparently hopes to capitalize on her hefty voter numbers in last year’s Board of Education election, Amy DeGise – daughter of County Executive Tom DeGise – announced on May 10 that she will seek the chairmanship of the Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO.)
An elected member of the Jersey City Board of Education, lifelong Jersey City resident and educator, DeGise hopes to gain the support of the majority of the county’s mayors as well as many other Democratic leaders. A full list of endorsements will be announced soon.
DeGise will challenge state Senator and Union City Mayor Brian Stack in a committee vote in June to replace outgoing HCDO Chair Vincent Prieto.
The move is part of a fight for control of the HCDO and is reportedly designed to help rescue her father as county executive, whom Stack hopes to defeat with a candidate of his own in 2019.
Stack, along with Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, West New York Mayor Felix Roque, and Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, have said they would like to see a candidate other than Tom DeGise run for county executive in 2019.
The chair of HCDO would have a lot of influence in deciding which candidate will run on the official Democratic line on the primary ballot.
The campaign supporting Tom DeGise is promoting Amy DeGise as an example of Hudson County’s diversity.
“Hudson County is the most diverse, dynamic and exciting place in New Jersey and it’s time for our Democratic Party to reflect the energy and progressive values that our residents live every day,” said (Amy) DeGise. “I’m running to lead our county party into a unified, strong future that is open to everyone who cares about their community and wants to see progress in our county. I’m incredibly excited to begin this journey and look forward to working as hard as I can for each and every vote and for the future of our Hudson County Democratic Organization.”
But critics – even some supporters of Tom DeGise – are critical of the move, and believe Tom DeGise should run, not Amy.
The elected committee members of the Hudson County Democratic Organization will be voting on June 12.

Bayonne High School named in US News & World Report education rankings

Bayonne High School made the Top 80 of US News & World Report’s annual school rankings, which considers 2015-16 school year data and state and AP test scores, and other statistics. Bayonne High School came in at No. 77 in NJ, while also receiving national recognition, according to the report.
BHS students also rank in the 54th percentile in reading, which is above the state average, and ranks in the 19th percentile in mathematics, which is below the state average.
In AP test rankings, BHS ranks in the 40th percentile, but ranks in the 23rd percentile for AP students tested.
The school’s “college readiness proficiency” ranks in the 12.6 percentile. Meanwhile, 86 percent of the 2,405 Bayonne High School students graduate.
All public schools in the state and country are eligible to be ranked by U.S. News & World Report. However, to be analyzed, schools must have 15 or more 12th grade students or “sufficient enrollment in other high school grades during the 2015-2016 school year to be analyzed.”
The ranking system uses information from the Common Core of Data (provided by the U.S. Department of Education), the College Board (AP test results), the International Baccalaureate (IB test results) and each school’s state data on proficiency tests and graduation rates.

Uber Health partnering with RWJ Barnabas

RWJBarnabas Health announced a system-wide initiative with Uber, the ride-sharing platform, through Uber Health, a HIPAA-compliant dashboard that allows healthcare providers to provide safe, reliable, on-demand and pre-scheduled rides to patients traveling to and from medical appointments. The service is initially being implemented at Jersey City Medical Center and, in the coming months, will expand across the healthcare provider’s system. Uber Health will complement existing transportation services at each of the RWJBH hospitals.
The collaboration serves as a solution to transportation needs across the RWJBH hospital system for patients throughout the communities it serves. Through the new service, patients utilizing RWJBH facilities will have the convenience of transportation services provided by Uber.
“We know transportation can be a barrier in accessing necessary health services and we are pleased to partner with Uber Health to help address this need,” stated Barry H. Ostrowsky, President and Chief Executive Officer of RWJBarnabas Health. “Our goal has always been to make health care more accessible and with Uber Health, we can reduce transportation barriers for patients traveling to primary care appointments and follow-up care visits, and provide a safe ride home after being discharged from the hospital.”

Kennedy Dancers Repertory Company opens Hispanic youth talent search

The Kennedy Dancers Inc., a nonprofit professional dance company, dance school, and educational cable television production company, is proud to announce they are the opening performance at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).The Kennedy Dancers Repertory Company (professional dancers) will open The Hispanic Youth Showcase with an homage to Josephine Baker, featuring Angelica Cassimiro, choreography and re-enactment by Diane Dragone, Artistic Director at the Kennedy Dancers, Inc.
In addition to the Kennedy Dancers Repertory Company performing, The Kennedy Dancers, Inc. will send four members of their Inner City Youth Junior Dancers Company (known as the“Dream Team”) to compete in the Hispanic Youth Showcase. This showcase supports Hispanic youth in their pursuit of dance and music with several scholarships.
The four-member team includes Joyce Najm, Ebony Greene, Leah Murphy, and Brianna Karioki. The four dancers of Hispanic decent are the chosen finalists for this talent competition. The Inner City Youth Junior Company will perform to Frank Sinatra’s “That’s Life” choreographed by Diane Dragone.
For more info, please call (201)-659-2190 or email kennedydancers@aol.com.

Whole Foods eyes new location in Jersey City

After changing plans to open a grocery store across Marin Boulevard from City Hall, Whole Foods has instead decided to open upone in one of Mack-Cali’s Harborside buildings, near the Hudson River waterfront and light rail access, according to NJ.com, which quotes a Whole Foods spokeswoman as saying that the company is “as committed as ever to bringing the highest-quality natural and organic foods to Jersey City.”
A Whole Foods 365 Market, which is smaller and less expensive than its full-sized store, is scheduled to open in Weehawken in the fall. The downtown Jersey City location is expected to be a full-fledged store.

NJ moving quickly to reap rewards of sports betting

Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the federal government’s ban on sports betting was unconstitutional, State Senate President Stephen Sweeney introduced legislation to set an 8 percent tax rate on sports gambling in casinos and 12.5 percent online, according to NJ Spotlight. The new revenue would go to programs for senior citizens and the disabled. And, not surprisingly, operators of Atlantic City casinos welcomed the Supreme Court ruling, according to the Press of Atlantic City. Bayonne’s Winner’s Race Track could stand to benefit from the legislation.

Menendez says he’ll fight cuts to superstorm sandy aid

The Trump administration has proposed a $107 million cut to recovery aid for Superstorm Sandy, but Sen. Bob Menendez says he’ll fight it, WHYY reports. The proposed cut is part of the $15 billion recission budget, which is a request to cancel certain appropriations. A Trump administration official said the Sandy money had not been used. Menendez says it should be invested in improved resiliency.

Gov. Murphy approves financial aid for undocumented immigrants

Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation that makes college students who are undocumented immigrants eligible for financial aid, according to NJ Spotlight. The financial aid could be available as soon as this fall. Students must apply to legalize their immigration status before they can receive the aid.

Legislation would make breastfeeding easier at airports

Four Democratic Assemblywomen have proposed legislation that would require airports operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to provide private places inside the secure areas of terminals for nursing mothers to breastfeed or pump their milk, according to NJ Spotlight. The lactation facilities would need to be separate from restrooms. The legislation is scheduled to be reviewed by the Assembly Women and Children Committee.

NJ communities moving to ban plastic bags

In effort to stem pollution, some coastal communities, including Long Beach Township and Harvey Cedars, have moved to ban plastic bags, according to the Press of Atlantic City. Meanwhile, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said last week that he expects the city council to vote on an ordinance within two months that would ban single-use plastic bags. Mayors in other Hudson County cities have alluded to the idea of cutting down on plastics, too. If Jersey City passes a plastics ban, other cities may follow. How the city will structure incentives to nudge residents off plastic bags is not yet decided. In Harvey Cedars, people who buy beach tags receive free reusable bags. Stafford Township in Ocean County is also considering a ban on single-use plastic bags.

NJ’s quick release of gun data acclaimed, criticized

Gov. Phil Murphy’s policy of quickly releasing data on firearms trafficking drew praise and criticism last week, according to the Associated Press. Gun control advocates praised the governor’s release of a report last week that uses federal data to show that 77 percent of guns used in crimes in New Jersey come from out of state. Second Amendment advocates say the state is using the report as a way around limits on the release of some federal data. The state says it will post monthly and quarterly data based on reports from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

NJ considers making beaches no-smoking zones

Smokers who light up on public beaches would be subject to $250 fines if the Legislature passes a measure that is currently making its way through the State Senate, the Courier-Post reports. The bill is intended to protect beach-goers from secondhand smoke and to reduce the amount of litter. The bill would still allow smoking in beach parking lots.

NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS

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NBPD Det. Steven Schubert promoted to sergeant

Mayor Nicholas Sacco was keynote speaker at the recent promotion of Det. Steven Schubert to sergeant. Schubert took the oath of office in a room crowded with friends, family, and police officers, current and retired.

Police Chief Robert Dowd praised Schubert for his exemplary work over the years. Schubert has served as an officer in the Patrol Division, Community Police and Bike Patrol Unit, Street Crime Unit, and ESU Team. He is the departmental firearms instructor for pistol, shotgun, subgun, and assault rifle; Monadnock/ASP baton instructor; NTOA active shooter instructor; Taser instructor; CST less lethal instructor; MACTAC instructor; simunition scenario instructor; Sig Sauer, Glock & Colt armorer; and NTOA basic & advance SWAT course instructor.

Schubert is a United States Marine combat veteran, serving in Desert Storm and Operation Desert Shield in 1990.

Public Safety Commissioner Allen Pascual praised Schubert for his service and participated in the swearing-in ceremony.

Remembrance walk for Neveah Hernandez Feb. 12

A remembrance walk will be held for 6-year-old North Bergen kindergartner Neveah Hernandez on Feb. 12. The walk will mark one year since Nevaeh passed away in the hospital after contracting the H1N1 strain of the flu. The walk will be taking place around the lake at James J. Braddock Park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m; donations will be accepted toward the End-Fluenza project, which aims to increase vaccination rates among children through awareness campaigns. Following the walk, food will be served at the North Bergen Nutrition Center at 1441 45th St.

Library holds seminar on quitting smoking

On Feb. 6 at 6 p.m., the North Bergen Public Library will host a seminar on quitting smoking. The featured speakers will be medical professionals from Hackensack Meridian Health Palisades Medical Center, and the John Theurer Cancer Center. Admission, refreshments, parking, and transportation are free. To register, contact Suleima Rosario-Diaz, MDiv, MSN, AGNP-BC, at 201-854-5793.

Amy DeGise resigns from Jersey City school board to focus on running HCDO

In a move that may be a prelude to her running for mayor of Jersey City in 2021, Amy DeGise announced that she will step down from her position as trustee on the Jersey City Board of Education. DeGise said she would step down from the board on Feb. 1 to focus her attention on her role as chair of the Hudson County Democratic Organization, to which she was appointed last June.

The move comes after Chairwoman DeGise and the HCDO delivered a massive turnout in the November election, helping propel U.S. Senator Bob Menendez to victory with an 85,000 vote plurality.

Many believe DeGise’s move will be a prelude to an attempt to unseat Mayor Steven Fulop in the 2021 election.

“My focus will be on developing new ways for Hudson residents to get involved in our party through caucuses and committees, with a goal of harnessing the unprecedented levels of activism and civic engagement we’re seeing into meaningful progressive change,” she said.

Celebrate Chinese New Year with Free Feng Shui Workshop at the Library

In honor of Chinese New Year, the North Bergen Free Public Library will host a free feng shui workshop at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7. Feng shui (literally “wind-water”) is an ancient Chinese art/science developed thousands of years ago to help improve life by creating the optimal and harmonious flow of energy within a space.

Enjoy the seasonal festivities by joining Ivy from “Who Moved My Chi?” as she provides easy feng shui tips for your home and office. The workshop is free, and so are the Chinese snacks and refreshments. To learn more about Ivy and the services she offers, visit www.whomovedmychi.me.

According to the Chinese calendar, the year of the pig begins on Feb. 5. Celebrations can last for a week or more. The library will hold two additional workshops to keep the celebration going: Chinese Paper Folding and Cutting at 4:30 on Tuesday, Feb. 12, and Qigong on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m.

For more information visit www.nbpl.org or call 201-869-4715. The North Bergen Free Public Library is at 8411 Bergenline Ave.

Soccer Registration now open

Soccer registration will take place for ages 6 to 16 through Feb. 28.

Register between 2 and 9 p.m. Monday to Friday at the North Bergen Recreation Center, 6300 Meadowview Ave., or at the white trailer by the soccer field in North Hudson Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, or from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.

Proof of residency is required, along with a birth certificate/passport, one current passport-size photo (no photocopies), and a gas/water/electric/home telephone/cable bill. No cell phone bills accepted.

A nonrefundable $35 registration fee is required. Any form of payment is accepted. Bring exact change if paying in cash.

Registration is open to North Bergen and Guttenberg residents only. Additional restrictions apply.

T-Ball/Baseball registration now open 

Mayor Nicholas Sacco and Commissioner Hugo Cabrera announce the opening of T-ball and baseball registration for ages 4 through 17.

Registration is available Monday through Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. until Feb. 28 at the North Bergen Recreation Center, 6300 Meadowview Ave.

Registrants are required to provide proof of residency and a birth certificate/passport. There is a nonrefundable $35 fee. All forms of payment are accepted.

Anyone interested in coaching, contact the Recreation Center at 201-861-9601.

Girls’ softball registration open

Mayor Nicholas Sacco and Commissioner Hugo Cabrera announce the opening of girls’ softball registration for ages 7 to 18. Registration is available Monday through Friday from 2 to 9 p.m. at the North Bergen Recreation Center, 6300 Meadowview Ave.

Registrants are required to provide proof of residency and a birth certificate/passport. There is a nonrefundable $35 fee. All forms of payment are accepted. Registration runs through Thursday, Feb. 28.

Local Job opportunity: EZ Ride recruitment

EZ Ride shuttle services will holding an open recruitment on Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at North Hudson Community Action Corporation, 400 38th St. Suite 214, Union City. Recruiters are seeking CDL drivers for full time and part time positions, with both a.m. and p.m. shifts. Candidates must have a CDL license with a “P” endorsement, and must not have a “Q” restriction. A clean driving record and ability to communicate in English and fill out reports and forms are necessary. Competitive compensation is offered. For more information, call or email Carla Gonzalez-Rios at 201-939-4242 ext. 138, or at cgonzalez-rios@ezride.org.

 

Local luminaries turn out for North Bergen Mayor’s Ball

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Local luminaries turn out for North Bergen Mayor’s Ball

The annual Mayor’s Ball, hosted by the North Bergen Democratic Municipal Committee to raise funds for Mayor Nicholas Sacco, took place at The Venetian, the ball’s traditional Garfield venue.

An estimated 2,000 attendees dished out $150 each to celebrate with food, drinks, and dancing at the capacious venue. The funds raised went toward the North Bergen Democratic Municipal Committee.

This was the 30th consecutive year the event took place at the same location. Mayor Sacco was wowed by a show of support that he said was unprecedented.

“I am humbled by the amount of support I received,” Sacco said. “Dignitaries from all over New Jersey attended, and Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic County came out in record numbers. I can’t thank everyone enough.”

Sacco was first appointed mayor in 1991, following a recall election. He’s been a state senator of the 32nd legislative district since 1993. Friends and allies he made from both offices turned out en masse to show support, mix, and mingle.

On the state level, Senators Dick Codey (D-27), and Paul Sarlo (D-36) made it from their legislative districts to the west. Assembly members included Nick Chiaravalloti (D-31), and Angelica Jimenez and Pedro Mejia (both D-32).

From the county level came Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, Hudson County Democratic Organization Chair Amy DeGise, and Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schilliari.

Nine of Hudson County’s 12 mayors, not including Sacco, turned out, among scores of other politicos.

Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner, West New York Mayor Gabriel Rodriguez, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, Guttenberg Mayor Wayne Zitt, East Newark Mayor-elect Dina Grilo, Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonneli, Harrison Mayor James Fife, and Kearny Mayor Al Santos were all on hand.

Every elected commissioner from North Bergen and West New York showed up, as did West New York Board of Education trustees David Morel and Jonathan Castaneda.

Gov. Phil Murphy, State Democratic Chairman John Currie, and Congressman Albio Sires, all unable to attend due to other commitments, sent their regards and well-wishes to the attendees.

The party had the feel of a victory lap following the municipal election on May 14, in which Sacco and his slate pulled off a clean sweep against a slate headed by Larry Wainstein, a longtime Sacco critic and mayoral candidate.

The longstanding celebration is a sign that Sacco is likely to maintain momentum for years to come.

Sacco already filed paperwork to run in the 2021 New Jersey Senate race in his district, according to Election Law Enforcement Commission reports.

According to the ELEC database, Sacco also filed paperwork to run for North Bergen Mayor in the 2023 election.

His 2023 opponent is still a mystery.

For updates on this and more stories check hudsonreporter.com or follow us on Twitter @hudson_reporter. Mike Montemarano can be reached at mikem@hudsonreporter.com.

Jersey City Medical Center Announces New Specialists to its Team

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Jersey City Medical Center Announces New Specialists to its Team

Jersey City Medical Center, a facility of RWJBarnabas Health hospital affiliations, has announced the addition of eight new physicians to its roster. These new medical staff members will support the Medical Center’s continued delivery of top-quality healthcare services in Hudson County.

The newest additions to the medical staff at Jersey City Medical Center are: 

Dr. Chaudhry Aman

Chaudhry Aman, M.D., F.C.C.P., Pulmonary Physician, Medical Director, Sleep Services, Critical Care Intensivist. His clinical areas of expertise include pulmonary fibrosis, COPD, autoimmune diseases, and obstructive sleep apnea. Dr. Aman attended Rawalpindi Medical College in Pakistan and completed his residency at St. John Episcopal Hospital, Far Rockaway, N.Y. He completed a fellowship at SUNY Health Science Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. Dr. Aman is board-certified in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine, a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, and fluent in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. Dr. Aman is available to see patients at 377 Jersey Avenue, Suite 280, and 600 Pavonia Ave., 2nd Floor, in Jersey City.

 

Dr. Nadia Aurora

Nadia Aurora, M.D., Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Aurora’s expertise includes family planning, preventive care, and laparoscopic surgery. As part of her practice, Dr. Aurora provides prenatal care, family planning, contraception counseling, STD treatment, and education. She also counsels patients on improving menopause symptoms.  Dr. Aurora is treating patients at Medical Center locations in both Jersey City and Bayonne. She graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed her residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center at Rutgers University. She is conversational in Spanish and has a basic knowledge of Hindi.

Dr. Vanessa E. Barboza

Vanessa E. Barboza, M.D., Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Obesity Medicine. As an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist, Dr. Barboza aims to provide excellent evidence-based medical care while actively involving patients in their care. Whether a patient is dealing with obesity, diabetes, or any number of endocrine conditions, the physical component is always compounded with a psychological component hence the importance and efficacy of this multi-disciplinary approach.

Dr. Barboza attended medical school at the Universidad del Norte in Colombia and completed her residency at Lincoln Health and Medical Center affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College and a fellowship at Fletcher Allen Health Care at the University of Vermont. She is board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism, and obesity medicine.  Dr. Barboza is available to see patients at 377 Jersey Ave., Suite 220 and 414 Grand Avenue, Suite 14, both in Jersey City.  She is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese.

Dr. Paul D. Bobby

Paul D. Bobby, M.D., FACOG, Women’s Health, Wellness. Fellowship-trained maternal-fetal medicine specialist Paul Bobby, MD, attended Boston University and completed his residency at New York University. He completed an advanced fellowship training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Bobby is seeing patients at 355 Grand St. in Jersey City.

Dr. Andrew Brown

Andrew Brown, M.D., Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Brown has performed minimally invasive gynecological surgeries with expedited recovery times. His expertise includes high-risk pregnancies and prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care. He also has performed endometrial ablations, laparoscopic hysterectomies, minimally invasive surgeries, and operative deliveries. Dr. Brown graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. He completed his residency at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is also a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Medical Association.

Dr. Peter DeLuca

Peter DeLuca, M.D., Orthopedics. Dr. DeLuca, an accomplished board-certified sports medicine and orthopedic surgeon has dedicated his career to treating athletes of all ages. His areas of interest include ACL reconstruction, shoulder labral repair, and other advanced shoulder and knee arthroscopic procedures. Dr. DeLuca graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. He completed his residency and fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia and his anesthesiology research at Yale University Hospital in New Haven. Dr. DeLuca is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. During his career, he has served as the former head team physician for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1997 through 2018. He also was the head team orthopedist for the Philadelphia Flyers hockey team. His hospital affiliations include Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Jersey City Medical Center.

Dr. Edward Ladyzhenskiy

Edward Ladyzhenskiy, M.D., F.A.C.C., Cardiology. Dr. Ladyzhenskiy’s care philosophy is to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care at each visit to optimize health and well-being. Dr. Ladyzhenskiy attended St. Matthews University, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, and completed his residency at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, Virginia. He completed a fellowship at LSU Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. Board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and nuclear cardiology, Dr. Ladyzhenskiy’s areas of interest include echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, and atrial fibrillation. He is fluent in Russian.

Affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center, Dr. Ladyzhenskiy is available to see patients at 500 Summit Avenue in Union City, 519 Broadway, Suite 3600 in Bayonne, 129 Newark Avenue in Jersey City, and 414 Grand St., Suite 14, in Jersey City. To schedule an appointment, please call 201-848-4900.

Dr. Christopher M. McGreevy

Christopher M. McGreevy, M.D., F.A.C.S., Breast Surgery. Dr. McGreevy, a surgical oncologist, is a breast surgeon and Barnabas Health Medical Group member. He received a bachelor’s degree from Steven’s Institute of Technology and his medical degree from Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School (UMDNJ). Dr. McGreevy completed his residency in general surgery at Rutgers – New Jersey Medical School and went on to do his fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. McGreevy has adopted a comprehensive patient care philosophy dedicated to treating breast diseases, focusing on patient education and shared decision-making. He believes in a multidisciplinary approach to treating breast cancer and works closely with colleagues in radiology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology to individualize patient care. He has clinical interests in oncoplastic breast surgery, including skin-sparing and nipple-sparing mastectomy and breast conservation.

Dr. McGreevy has given multiple national presentations and published numerous research articles on the topic. In addition, Dr. McGreevy is a member of professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons, Society of Surgical Oncology, and American Society of Breast Surgeons, as well as certified by the American Board of Surgery.

Sacco “crushes” Wainstein in North Bergen election

Mike Montemarano
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Sacco “crushes” Wainstein in North Bergen election

According to an unofficial vote count in North Bergen’s 2019 municipal election, Mayor Nicholas Sacco, along with his full slate of incumbent commissioners, won in a landslide victory on May 14 against their sole opposition, a slate headed by Larry Wainstein.

Sacco, who vowed to “crush” Wainstein in this year’s election, reportedly did just that. He beat Wainstein by a margin greater than that of 2015.

Here’s the tally of all candidates’ results:

– Nicholas Sacco: 8,768

– Frank Gargiulo: 8,298

– Hugo Cabrera: 8,332

– Allen Pascual: 8,268

– Julio Marenco: 8,258

– Larry Wainstein: 4,026

– Diana Ortiz: 3,696

– Franklin Fabre: 3,637

– Alcides Siri: 3,627

– Juan Almanzar: 3,624

– Personal Choice: 70

Sacco’s team won with 69 percent of all votes altogether, after an election bout lasting several months. Opponents slugged it out until the very end.

The campaigns leading up to this election were similar to those in 2015. Sacco, who has been in the mayor’s office since 1991 and representing New Jersey’s 32nd Legislative District since 1994, was pitted against Wainstein, a local business owner who first ran against Sacco four years ago.

Both mayoral candidates ran with full slates. Sacco’s slate, on Column B, included all four sitting commissioners, Allen Pascual, Hugo Cabrera, Frank Gargiulo and Julio Marenco.

Wainstein ran alongside Diana Ortiz, Juan Almanzar, Alcides Siri and Franklin Fabre, all of whom were political newcomers.

Last time, Sacco won with 8,465 votes against the newcomer Wainstein, who received 4,904 votes.

Election Day on May 14 saw major get-out-the-vote efforts on both sides. Supporters of both Sacco and Wainstein flooded the streets, and fleets of billboard trucks made their way down North Bergen’s main streets.

While Sacco won by a large margin in 2015, he clearly did not take winning for granted this year.

During much of the campaign season, officials from across Hudson County visited North Bergen to display Sacco’s political clout against his opponent. Sacco received endorsements from New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, the Hudson County Democratic Organization, and several other political groups. Union City Mayor Brian Stack and Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop both spent time at Sacco’s headquarters, as did Hudson County Chairwoman Amy DeGise.

After the polls closed, Sacco’s team held a celebratory get-together at Waterside restaurant in North Bergen.

“We would like to thank the Township of North Bergen for another four years!” Sacco said on social media.

For updates on this and more stories check hudsonreporter.com or follow us on Twitter @hudson_reporter. Mike Montemarano can be reached at mikem@hudsonreporter.com.

Chiaravalloti ends re-election bid

Daniel Israel, Staff Writer
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Chiaravalloti ends re-election bid

Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalloti has announced he will no longer seek re-election to his seat in the state Assembly. Last month, Chiaravalloti had decided to run for re-election despite losing the backing of Bayonne Mayor James Davis and the Hudson County Democratic Organization (HCDO).

“I am in public service because I love my community and want to work to improve Bayonne, Jersey City, Hudson County and New Jersey,” Chiaravalloti said. “Unfortunately, I do not have the support of the Hudson County Democratic Organization to run for re-election. I was informed by Chairwoman DeGise that because of an archaic deal made decades ago, she feels obligated to support Mayor James Davis’s pick for the Assembly.”

In February, Davis told Chiaravalloti and the HCDO about his decision to no longer support Chiaravalloti for the Assembly seat for the 31st Legislative District, which encompasses Bayonne and parts of Jersey City. The move bumped Chiaravalloti from the Democratic line on the ballot.

The power to determine who gets “the line” is formally held by the Hudson County Democratic Party Chairperson, Amy DeGise. But Hudson County political tradition holds that the mayors of cities or towns in the legislative district have the power to choose state assembly and state senate nominations.

“Of course, I am frustrated and disappointed,” Chiaravalloti said. “I believe I have done a good job in Trenton and that no one individual should dictate who represents the people of Bayonne and Jersey City in the New Jersey Legislature. Unfortunately, in the culture of Hudson County politics, there is no current process for me to present my record, no screening committees, no interviews, and no participation on the part of the elected Democratic committee members.”

‘Off the line’ challenge nixed

First nominated by Davis in 2015, after Davis’s election to mayor in 2014, Chiaravalloti ran for the seat after Davis similarly used his power not to endorse the incumbent Assemblyman at the time, Jason O’Donnell. Chiaravalloti was elected to his present term in the Assembly in 2016.

In 2007, Chiaravalloti ran “off the line” but lost. Now, he has ceased his “off the line” re-election effort, citing Gov. Murphy at the top of the ticket.

“In reviewing my options, I considered running off the line,” Chiaravalloti said. “The task of winning off the line is daunting in a normal year; however, running against the HCDO this year would mean running against Governor Phil Murphy. I believe the power of the line and the popularity of Governor Murphy would make it impossible to compete successfully. As a strong supporter of the Governor, I do not see any benefit to running against a ticket he leads.”

He continued: “This election is too important. We need to continue the progress we have made and make New Jersey a stronger and fairer state by supporting Governor Murphy’s re-election. Therefore, I have decided to withdraw from the race. I will continue to serve my community and assist in any way possible to improve the lives of Hudson County and New Jersey residents. I want to thank everyone who has reached out to support me. I especially want to thank my family – everyone who knows me understands that family comes first. I know how lucky I am to have their unconditional love.”

Sampson now running unopposed

Chiaravalloti was poised to run unopposed until the sudden turn of events. Now, his would-be challenger will run unopposed in the June 8 primary.

In early March, Davis announced William Sampson will be the new candidate for state Assembly for the 31st Legislative District. Sampson, who graduated from Bayonne High School in 2007, is a crane operator for Global Container Terminal in Bayonne.

If Sampson wins the seat, he will be the first Black legislator to represent Bayonne in the state Assembly.

“I’d like to thank Assemblyman Chiaravalloti for his service to the residents of Bayonne and Jersey City over the years,” Sampson said. “I’m grateful for the faith Mayor Davis has shown in me and the path God has put me on to serve the residents of LD 31 in the Assembly. While I’m mindful of the milestone my election to the Assembly will be, I know the person in the position is never as important as the people they represent. I look forward to working with Governor Murphy, Senator Cunningham, and Assemblywoman McKnight in the coming months and always for the people.”

It is still not clear why Davis decided to drop Chiaravalloti, who was seen as a longtime political ally of Davis until recently. Davis has held firm even after entreaties to reconsider by Gov. Murphy and the Democratic legislators for whom Chiaravalloti serves as Majority Whip.

It appears that flexing his political muscle has paid off for Davis. But the political power play may have wider repercussions.

Continued calls to abolish ‘the line’

As a result of the conflict between Davis and Chiaravalloti, the HCDO has been facing calls to end “the line.” The Jersey City Council recently passed a resolution endorsing the abolition of party lines on primary ballots in the interests of fair elections. According to the resolution, New Jersey primary election ballots are configured to “stack the deck” for certain candidates at the expense of others, “thereby undermining the integrity of elections and hindering our democracy.”

The resolution comes after a March 6 letter sent to DeGise by members of the HCDO asking for a special meeting to propose changes to their bylaws to end the “line” endorsement as well as lift the binary gender cap for individuals running for county committee.

In Bayonne, local officials did not get involved when the matter was a topic of discussion at the March 17 city council meeting. Controversial former candidate for city council Peter Franco brought a resolution before the council, practically the same as the one passed by Jersey City, calling for the abolition of “the line.” However, no member of the council spoke nor moved to vote on the resolution. There was no further conversation on the matter.

As Chiaravalloti has officially dropped out, discussion of “the line” and its future in Hudson County politics will undoubtedly continue.

For updates on this and other stories, check www.hudsonreporter.com and follow us on Twitter @hudson_reporter. Daniel Israel can be reached at disrael@hudsonreporter.com.

Hudson County to provide $500k for waterfront walkway

Daniel Israel, Staff Writer
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Hudson County to provide $500k for waterfront walkway

Hudson County will provide Bayonne with $500,000 to help fund a portion of the city’s waterfront walkway along Newark Bay, according to Mayor James Davis.

The county funding will replace walkway money that was part of the proposed state budget last month, but disappeared before the final version of the state budget was adopted.

Connecting waterfront walkways

Gov. Phil Murphy visited Bayonne in 2018 to announce initial funding for the project. The $1 million project is partly funded by a NJ Department of Environmental Protections (DEP) Green Acres grant, as well as funds from a 2014 lawsuit settlement between the DEP and several industrial chemical companies.

The additional $500,000 in state funds was intended to support the next phase of construction, which would have completed an unfinished portion of the walkway between the park at Veterans Stadium and 16th Street Park. Now the county funds will cover the costs.

The goal is to have a walkway along Newark Bay from Rutkowski Park to Collins Park in Bayonne. The city broke ground in 2019 on construction to connect the walkways.

The walkway on the western side of the city is an extension of the plan for a continuous Hudson River waterfront walkway from the eastern side of Bayonne into Bergen County. On the eastern side of Bayonne, there are portions of waterfront walkway at the former Military Ocean Terminal, around the Bayonne Golf Club, and by the South Cove Commons shopping center.

“Bayonne is surrounded by water on three sides,” Davis said. “We are now taking advantage of our great location by Newark Bay, the Kill Van Kull, and New York Bay. For close to 100 years, Bayonne residents had limited access to our East Side waterfront, because the waterfront properties were the sites of industrial and commercial operations and the Military Ocean Terminal. With the closing of the Military Ocean Terminal and the decline of heavy industry, that situation has changed dramatically. These walkways will give our residents greater access to the water, so that we can enjoy all our waterfront has to offer.”

County steps in

According to Davis, when the state did not come through with the money, the county stepped in.

“Public access to the Hudson River Waterfront via an ever-expanding waterfront walkway has long been a key element of our Gold Coast’s redevelopment,” said Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise. “Mayor Davis’s relentless advocacy for its continued expansion in Bayonne demanded we do whatever we could to support it. I am pleased we were able to find the funding to replace what Bayonne lost in state funding. It is a most worthy investment.”

“I would like to thank Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise for the county’s generous support of the waterfront walkway, an important recreational development that will improve the quality of life for the people of Bayonne.” Davis said, “County Executive DeGise has proved yet again that he is a great friend of the people of Bayonne.”

Scratching their heads

According to Public Information Officer Joe Ryan, the city was given no information as to why the funds were nixed.

But speculation has run rampant that this was in retaliation for Davis’s booting of Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalloti from the Hudson County Democratic Organization ticket this year ahead of the November election. In February, Davis endorsed crane operator William Sampson over Chiaravalloti for the state assembly seat for the 31st Legislative District, which includes Bayonne.

The power to determine who gets “the line” is formally held by the Hudson County Democratic Party Chairperson, Amy DeGise. But Hudson County political tradition holds that the mayors of cities or towns in the legislative district have the power to choose state assembly and state senate nominations.

After the announcement that Davis was going to dump Chiaravalloti from the HCDO line, Gov. Murphy and top leaders in the statehouse asked Davis to reconsider. But Davis refused, the HCDO endorsed Sampson, and Chiaravalloti dropped out of the race.

It is still not clear why Davis axed Chiaravalloti, who was seen as a longtime political ally of Davis. Chiaravalloti was a major proponent in securing the funds for the walkway; hence the backlash speculation.

Chiaravalloti had no comment on the waterfront walkway matter.

For updates on this and other stories, check www.hudsonreporter.com and follow us on Twitter @hudson_reporter. Daniel Israel can be reached at disrael@hudsonreporter.com.

Why has all become political?

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Why has all become political?

To the Editor:

We have all heard about the recent vote by the Hudson County Freeholders regarding the ICE contract. We have also heard about immigrants and their families being separated at the border. If you truly think about the above two issues, they are frankly quite similar.

Why would anyone, especially our Local, State, and Federal elected officials who are most likely against separating families at the border, supporting the end of the ICE contract? How can our elected officials say they are for “democratic values” but for political purposes only, want to end this contract. Just because some elected officials may or may not believe in the President, they definitely should not be using “that mindset” to end the ICE contract.

Local Governments should allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement do their job and cooperate. This contract has provided Hudson County on average $1.2 million a month in 2015 and $1.9 million a month in 2018. How will Hudson County recoup these funds? Will the County have to raise taxes on the 12 municipalities? Will every municipality have a tax increase just to satisfy the protests and protesters? This is certainly unfair to every citizen who does not agree with ending this contract and regular taxpayers, who have no opinion. We, the people, hold the power and next vote around, if this is the case, all should be voted out.

The ending of this contract is purely political. The changing of mindsets of our elected officials is also suspicious. How can Senator Menendez, who took an oath to “defend our Constitution” also support an Abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement rally? This is basically promoting “breaking Federal Immigration Law”. How can you say you care about the immigrants in our County and choose to send them farther away from their families. You are putting politics above people. The holding of detainees in Hudson County keeps the detainees close to their families and if the detainees are moved, puts these families now in a position to have to spend more money to see their loved ones. How does this help these families, your constituents? Will the County pay for the extended time off or the added transportation costs to see their loved ones?

There are some who don’t believe in Immigration and Customs Enforcement but I do because the law is the law. If the United States had no laws and no borders, there would be complete anarchy. Yes, the system is flawed but let’s protest getting the system fixed already. Comprehensive Immigration reform should be put back on the table and the work should be done by both parties to Finally fix for our Nation, our Nation of laws. DACA came and went and is heard of no more, Why? Politicians care about their next talk show, their next interview, their next speaking point, and NOT the true issues, we all care about. Listen to most of them speak and you know, no one will change their mind because it’s about them and not us.

Hudson County Executive DeGise supported this contract at first, but now he reversed his position. Why? Is it because it doesn’t align with Governor Murphy or Senator Menendez or Congressman Sires? Why must everyone just fall in line? I just do not agree. The new Hudson County Chair Amy DeGise also agreed with her father at first but nothing has been said since. Why Not? What’s the Progressive direction? Separate families or keep the detainees closer to their families? I understand one must stay true to Party but common sense is common sense and just because you don’t agree with the President 100% does not give any elected official the right to tear families away from their loved ones. Those also who want to end ICE should move to another open borders country. We are a Nation of Laws, Period.

If the Hudson County Freeholders want to end this contract, then they should show the plan to make up the $19 millions dollars first without raising taxes on the citizens in Hudson County. We all pay enough taxes already, especially Bayonne taxpayers.

JOHN MILAN SEBIK

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