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FRIENDLY FELINES –Dozens of cats peer out from their hiding spaces and come running when they hear the sound of Ana’s cart, which they know means ‘dinner time.’ Kitties galore
Feral cats run rampant; residents take matters into their own paws

Wild, lost, and abandoned animals continue to plague several communities in Hudson County. Beyond the managerial problems facing shelters and animal control, there are widespread populations of f...
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ALLEGED HUDSON COUNTY SLUMLORD – Imam Feisal A. Rauf, the cleric at the center of the ‘Ground Zero mosque’ controversy, owns several apartment buildings in Hudson County, including this one on Bergenline Avenue. Controversy hits close to home
‘Ground zero mosque’ imam is NB resident, UC property owner

Local residents discovered through print and televised news reports last week that the imam at the center of the controversy over the proposed Islamic cultural center and mosque near the former W...
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VEGA TAKES OATH – West New York Mayor Sal Vega will now serve on the Regional management committee. Regional fire dept. budget up 3 percent
Will pay retirement packages over five years instead of one

The North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Management Committee has passed its $55.9 million budget, which represents a 3 percent increase from last year’s $54.2 million budget. NHRFR covers fir...
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ASPIRATIONS TO HELP – The friends of Private First Class Felipe Ramirez (bottom, center) said that his main goal in joining the Army was to help others. Remembering Felipe
Family and friends celebrate soldier’s life

Private First Class Felipe Ramirez’s young life was cut short while riding his motorcycle two weeks ago when he was struck by an alleged drunk driver. His family and friends were devastated, but ...
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CELEBRATE ART – On Sept. 1, Union City kicked off “Celebrate Art Month” with an opening ceremony at City Hall. The month-long event features artistic offerings for the entire family including art exhibits, classical concerts, poetry concerts, jazz concerts, dance concerts, opera, a film festival, and much more. Upcoming events include the world premiere of the film “Vampire in Union City” on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. at the Union City Performing Arts Center, 2500 Kennedy Blvd., and the release of the book “Los Amos del Planeta, Tomo II” on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at Jose Marti Freshman Academy, 1800 Summit Ave. For more information, call (201) 348-5746 or visit www.UCNJ.com. Also, check out next week’s edition of The Reporter for a full listing of events. Pictured: Artist Hugo Juarez (left) and photographer Craig Radhuber (right) exchange ideas during the kick-off ceremony. Photo by Abby Levine. BRIEFS
Two WNY men charged with identity theft and fraud Last week, the office of the Attorney General in New Jersey announced that two West New York men were indicted on Aug. 27 for their alleged r...
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MUCKY MESS – Many dog owners avoid the dog run after rainy periods because the pools of water that don’t drain only make the situation worse. Ladies (and Tramps) in waiting
Still no plans for WNY’s dirty dog park

West New York is the only town in Hudson County that boasts a dog run along the scenic stretch of Boulevard East, but it’s a view that many dog owners and their furry friends haven’t been enjoyin...
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OBSESSED WITH THE LIVING DEAD – Touching on the classic gothic horror tale of vampire myth, “Vampire in Union City” follows the quest of a demented man obsessed with death and the living dead as he roams Union City. Vamped up
UC plays host to first, but hopefully not last, film premiere

This coming weekend, the “undead” will roam through Union City and the streets will run red – with plush carpeting. On Friday, Sept. 3, at 8 p.m., Union City will host its first-ever world premie...
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What plans are there for the Bayonne Bridge, the Hudson Transit tunnel and other public transportation improvements in the district? What’s up in the 13th congressional district?
Rep. Sires gives status report on critical issues

Rep. Albio Sires met with the Hudson Reporter this week to give an update on various issues concerning the 13th Congressional district, including healthcare initiatives, immigration reform, hom...
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TAKE A WALK – On Sept. 5, the New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and Bergen Audubon Society invite all Hudson County residents to enjoy a free two-hour guided nature walk. The walk will begin outside of the Meadowlands Environment Center in DeKorte Park in Lyndhurst at 10 a.m. The group will walk around the mile-square park looking for migrating shorebirds, butterflies, various egrets, and herons. To register or for more information, contact Don Torino at greatauk4@aol.com or (201) 636-4022. BRIEFS
Holiday Hudson Reporter editorial and advertising deadlines Because of the Labor Day holiday, some of the Hudson Reporter newspapers will have special advertising deadlines. For the Sept. 8 edi...
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REPUBLICAN RUNNNING – Henrietta Dwyer is the Republican candidate in the race for the 13th Congressional District this fall. She is running against incumbent Albio Sires. Republican on the run
Congressional candidate takes on politics in a Democratic county

Though “diminutive” in size, West New York resident and Union City native Henrietta Dwyer has been ruffling a few big feathers in Hudson County politics lately, and she’s not making any apologies...
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COMMUNITY KIDS – As part of Park PAC’s new initiative for community outreach, a summer camp was designed for fourth through eighth graders to learn new skills, make new friends, and increase confidence. ‘Campy’ summertime fun
Local kids polish acting chops at Park PAC program

In the beginning of a monologue she created this summer, 12-year old Gabriela Campoverde wrote, “I am from the closet in my aunts’ house because it’s dark and no one can find me there.” The soft-...
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HUDSON COUNTY TEACHERS AT ‘SUMMER SCHOOL’ – Several Hudson County teachers participated in the third annual Honeywell Institute for Ecosystems Education, a one-week summer institute that combines classroom instruction with diverse outdoor experiences. Pictured (from left to right): Marie Romano, Debra Lena, Raza Qamar, and Bhaskar Singh. Eco-friendly summer school
Hudson County teachers take part in science institute

While students count down their final days of summer, a few teachers from Hudson County joined each other in a summer school of their own last week. They had their bags filled with pens and paper...
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