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DET. JOSEPH SEALS Heroic Jersey City police veteran, a North Arlington resident, gave life in senseless shootout last week By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com
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he afternoon of Dec. 10, 2019, was as harrowing as any day in recent memory. At The Observer’s office, a mere 7 miles away from it all, we sat and sometimes stood, in stunned disbelief, listening to the Jersey City Police Department on a police scanner app after an alert came in about a possible shooting in the city’s Greenville section. For hours, live and in real time, we heard the echoes of gunshots being fired. Some of those sounds came from radios
operated by officers who were inside Sacred Heart School, a Catholic elementary school that is directly across the street on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive from one of the scenes of carnage. We later learned all of the chaos was the result of Jersey City Police Department Det. Joseph Seals, a resident of North Arlington, being fatally shot in the head as he stood in Bay View Cemetery, on Garfield Avenue, in the second-largest city in New Jersey, as he pursued leads in another case. Following the shooting of Det. Seals, the two suspects, a woman and a man whose names we will not mention, calmly got into a stolen U-Haul van and drove about a mile from Garfield Avenue over to JC Kosher Deli, on MLK Drive, and took the lives of several others, including
Harrison’s Douglas Miguel Rodriguez, a clerk in the store whose young daughter is a student in the Harrison school system. It was all happening in a neighborhood, Greenville, known affectionately by its residents as “The Hill.” This is a neighborhood that has not seen growth the way other Jersey City locations have — think the Downtown Waterfront. Instead, much of Greenville has been ignored for decades upon decades. It is the city’s highest-crime area. Poverty is abundant. The average income is about $33,000 a year, well below the city’s overall average. However, of late, reports estimate that about 100 Jewish families now call Greenville home.
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Jersey City Police Det. Joseph Seals, of North Arlington, seen here in his uniform, was one of two locals who died Dec. 10 in a massive shootout.
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Continued from previous page When it was over, hours later, following some of the most intense police action imaginable — an incident that brought to Jersey City several Kearny police officers who are part of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office’s SWAT Team — it left so many wondering how this could happen. And yet it did. And so many
children. Reports say he was on a mission as a detective in the Cease Fire Unit of the JCPD — to get as many illicit guns off the streets. The unit was instituted to investigate non-fatal, gun-related crimes. His chief, Michael Kelly, says he was able to get dozens of them off the streets. “He was the leading police officer getting guns off the streets,” Chief Kelly said. In North Arlington, many
people offered words of love and tribute to both Det. Seals and Mr. Rodriguez. It couldn’t be more clear — both were treasured human beings in life, both will be forever missed and we wake up today to a world that is less because of their loss.
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Douglas Miguel Rodriguez, a resident of Harrison, a husband and dad, died Dec. 10 after he was shot at a Jersey City deli on Martin Luther King Drive.
mourned his loss, including the borough’s Mayor, Daniel H. Pronti, himself a retired police officer with the Montclair Police Department. “As many of you already know, the Borough of North Arlington, the City of Jersey City and the Seals Family suffered a terrible loss,” Pronti, who called Seals his friend, said. “As police officers, we are expected to At last week’s meeting of the North Arlington Borough Council, outgoing Democratic Councilmembers Jean Williams, left of center, and Mark Yampaglia, right of center, were presented with resolutions thanking them for their years of service. Mayor Daniel H. Pronti, center, said he will miss both Williams and Yampaglia. be prepared for any situation life throws at us. Each day, when an officer leaves their home, their family, their community, they leave knowing the type of work they do and the risks involved. “Those who are friends, family, community and acquaintances of police officers, rarely think of the most severe, ultimate sacrifice, which may occur. Today, we are all facing exactly that. The Seals Family is and will always be a part of our community. Joe was a friend to me and to many of you. I want you all to keep the Seals Family in your thoughts and prayers as they try to go on with their lives, mourning the loss of their husband, father and son. Rest Easy, Brother Seals. End Of Watch: 12/10/19.” Rozita Momeny, in response to the mayor’s comments, replied to his words on
Facebook. She beautifully summed up what most must have been thinking. “My deepest and heartfelt sympathy for the Seals family on this immeasurable loss,” she wrote. “Words may not express the extent of the sorrow that we all feel here in North Arlington as a community, but I pray that the outpouring (of) love and support of all of us here and everyone in the city of Jersey City comfort the family and friends of our hero. Rest in peace, Det. Joseph Seals.” Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal, who is in charge of the investigation into the shootings, was also clearly shaken by the events of that day. “We stand with Jersey City as we mourn today’s terrible tragedy,” Grewal said. “The Attorney General’s Office is leading the criminal investigation and any public statements about the matter will be issued by our office. We continue to work closely with our federal, county and local partners and we remain grateful for the outpouring of support from law enforcement across the region and the nation. “We recognize the fear that communities rightfully feel after traumatic incidents such as these, and we are committed to providing all resources necessary to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our fellow residents.” The shooting, though it has had a tremendous local impact, has spread to all corners of America. Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle D. Giffords,
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Continued from previous page of Arizona, who herself was shot in the head at a grocery store in Casas Adobes, Arizona, in 2011, also commented on the shooting. “Our hearts broke for a Jersey City neighborhood terrorized by gunfire. Today, we face the reality that this was an act of hate,” Giffords said. “We stand with every person who lived through this waking nightmare and with the courageous first responders who brought it to an end. We also can’t shy away from the fact that tragedies like these keep happening. “America’s strength is rooted in our diversity. We pride ourselves on being a country where how you pray or who you are won’t make you a target. But this fundamental strength is under attack by hateful, bigoted individuals made dangerous by easy access to firearms. This horrific act is another reminder for our elected leaders of the urgent need to make it harder for
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dangerous people fueled by hate to access firearms and murder innocent people.”
Douglas Miguel Rodriguez, father, husband, hard worker Mr. Rodriguez, an immigrant to this country, worked extremely hard to provide for his family. To accomplish this, he took a job as a clerk at Jersey City
Kosher Deli. He was loved by the people for whom he worked. And, there are reports he took a bullet so that other lives might be saved. He and his family lived in
an apartment on Harrison’s south side. When it was learned that he lived in Harrison, the community instantly came together to help the family. Among other things, the Harrison Education Foundation immediately started a fundraising campaign where all cash raised would be given to the family. Several Harrisonians who said they knew Mr. Rodriguez recalled a very positive man who loved his family more than anything else. Ricardo Rodriguez is a neighbor to the family, but is not related to them. He says Douglas Miguel always took the time to say hello when they would pass each other on the street. “He always took the time to say ‘hello,’” Ricardo said. “Even if he was in a rush to get to work, he would
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t’s been an eventful last week in the Keegan Landfill saga. A week ago, the Hackensack Meadowlands Municipal Committee of Mayors unanimously passed a resolution backing Kearny’s desire to keep the Keegan Landfill closed. Kearny Mayor Alberto G. Santos says the committee was implemented as a “checks and balances” system for the former New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and now, the New Jersey Sports and
Exposition Authority. The committee includes 14 mayors, including mayors of four Hudson County municipalities within the Meadowlands district: Kearny and Santos; Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop; Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli; and Hoboken Mayor Ravinder “Ravi” Bhalla. In Bergen County, North Arlington Mayor Daniel H. Pronti and Lyndhurst Mayor Robert Giangeruso are also on the committee. So, too, are the mayors of nearby Rutherford and East Rutherford, among a few others.
return, Santos says he decision last week to hear will again take part in the the NJSEA’s appeal of Judge committee’s work — and Jeff Jablonski’s decision attend its meetings — to keep the Keegan closed starting in 2020. permanently. According to the “The landfill will remain Santos says he hasn’t been resolution: “The HMMC’s closed throughout the attending the committee’s statutory duties include process,” Santos said. He also meetings of late because he Meadowlands master plan said he expects there won’t felt it wasn’t supporting his zoning and environmental be a decision anytime next displeasure with the NJSEA’s public, health & safety year —the earliest a decision handling of the landfill and recommendations within might come is 2021. He noted with Kearny getting its fair the district; and, the HMMC the appellate division is share of funding as a host has reviewed and considered overwhelmed with cases and Michelle advertising@theobserver.com 201-991-1600 community. the facts and circumstances it operates notoriously slow. However, he says Gonnelli surrounding the Kearny, “I am stillClient: optimistic the Newspaper: approached him recently New Jersey landfill closure; landfill will remain closed,” with a proposition to proffer and, (be it resolved) by the Santos said. a resolution in support of Hackensack Meadowlands He also says the Town Kearny’s fight against the Municipal Committee of Kearny will continue NJSEA to keep the Keegan (“HMMC”) hereby supports with its other lawsuit, permanently closed. In the closure of the Kearny, this one against the New New Jersey landfill current Jersey Department of Advertising: Here isbased the updated with a new photo of Jarlynn Hyde operations, upon thetemplate Environmental Protection, public health, safety and which seeks to order that welfare issues at hand.” state agency to move Meanwhile, Santos says forward with a permanent, he remains “optimistic,” impermeable cap at the despite an appellate court’s landfill.
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KPD: Kearny’s epic salami saga grows
Just over a year ago, on Nov. 28, 2018, KPD Officer Kyle Plaugic arrested Erky Luna, 36, of Newark, at the Kearny ShopRite for allegedly having hidden 10 one-pound cooked salamis ($68.90 retail value) in his pants in an effort to shoplift them. [Details on how someone manages to hide 10 lbs. of salami in his pants were not available. Sorry.] At that time, authorities said, Luna also had six warrants out for his arrest (four from Bloomfield, one from East Orange, and one from Elizabeth). He was sent to the Hudson County Jail to await court for his many charges. At some point, police said, a court apparently released Luna with a new appearance date, but he did not fulfill his obligation to return. On Feb. 20, 2019, KPD Officers Ryan Brady and Rich Carbone were sent to the Essex County Jail, where Luna had found himself on an unrelated matter. The officers rearrested him on a warrant for failing to appear in Kearny Court on the salami charge. He was again taken to the Hudson County Jail to await his next court date. A court apparently saw fit to release Luna, and on June 24, KPD Officers Chris Montes and John Fearon were sent to the Union Police Department, which had come across Luna and took him into custody on his outstanding salami warrant. The KPD re-rearrested him and took him back to the Hudson County Jail.
A court apparently saw fit to release Luna, and on Sept. 12, Officers Montes and Josh Lopez were dispatched to the Essex County Jail, where Luna had found himself again (for reasons unknown). Luna was re-re-rearrested on the salami warrant and again taken to the Hudson County Jail to await court. A court apparently saw fit to release Luna, and on Dec. 5, Officers Lopez and Matthew Knighton were sent to the Union PD that again had come into contact with him and re-re-re-rearrested him on the salami warrant (and a $250 Elizabeth warrant for shoplifting). Luna was again placed in the Hudson County Jail to await court. [We do not know where he is right now. We also do not know if the salami has been kept in the KPD evidence room, but if so, we hope it has been re-re-re-refrigerated.] *** Other recent reports from the Kearny police blotter included the following:
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t only took a few minutes to realize something significant was happening in Jersey City on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, and it will go down as one of the most harrowing days in Hudson County history. At this newspaper’s office, after receiving an alert, we all tuned into an iPhone app to listen in on the Jersey City Police Department’s frequency. There was yelling and screaming, albeit calm and orderly. The chief of the department’s voice could be heard. The echoes of gunfire were so loud they could be heard from the radios of officers who were stationed inside a Catholic elementary school just across the street from one of the crime scenes. It seemed to get worse and worse with every subsequent transmission. Moments after we started listening, we learned several members of the Kearny Police Department, who are members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s SWAT Team, were among scores of law-enforcement officials sent to the scene, on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Jersey City, to help to end a wild scene of carnage. When it was all over, two of the victims had a connection to our readership area — Det. Joseph Seals, of the Jersey City Police Department and a resident of North Arlington, was the tragedy’s first victim, having been shot in the head at Bay View Cemetery, Jersey City. A few days later, one of the civilian victims, we learned, lived in Harrison — Douglas Miguel Rodriguez, a father and husband who was a clerk at Jersey City Kosher Deli, also on MLK Drive.
EDITORIAL The loss of life is difficult enough to fathom in this situation. But it was made even worse because of their connection to our communities. Both were married. Both were fathers. Both were incredibly special human beings who had an impact on this world in their own, unique ways. This world is at a loss because both Det. Seals and Mr. Rodriguez are no longer in it. This also served as yet another reminder of the dangers police officers face on a daily basis. For the Jersey City PD, this is the fifth line-of-duty death since 2001 — including Dominick Infantes, Robert Nguyen, Shawn Carson and Melvin Santiago who went before Det. Seals. We were reminded by this by Sgt. Adriano Marques, of the Kearny PD, who noted these losses happened in the timeframe since he got on the job 20 years ago. We were reminded that several officers who patrol our streets were in the middle of a gun battle that will be impossible to forget anytime soon. They left the Town of Kearny and headed right into harm’s way when the goal was to get everyone else to complete and utter safety. Fortunately, everyone from Kearny came home unharmed, safely, on a day when two of our neighbors didn’t. Perhaps Det. Seals or Mr. Rodriguez passed us by as they left North Arlington and Harrison to head to Jersey City that morning. Perhaps they took a look
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at the same buildings we did that morning as they headed east into Jersey City for a day’s work. Likely, neither had a thought they’d never come home that night — or ever again. But for two families, that is precisely a reality. There are two homes, one in North Arlington and one in Harrison, that both had one less person in them just 24 hours after they left for work on Tuesday, Dec. 10. There could be no greater loss for a family. So we take this time to recall that our own police officers were ready, willing and able when the call came for them to put their lives in great danger. While others fled, they went toward the carnage. They would probably never admit this on their own, but every single member of the Kearny PD who was in Jersey City that day is a hero — and nothing can be said or done that changes that reality. We recall the heroic life of Det. Seals, an amazing police officer and detective who dedicated 13+ years of his life to ensuring Jersey City’s streets had fewer guns on them — he succeeded at that amazingly. We recall the life that was Mr. Rodriguez’s, a man who dedicated himself to his beautiful wife and daughter and who worked diligently, seven miles from home, at a deli, so that things could be better for his family. They are both heroes and their names — Joseph Seals and Douglas Miguel Rodriguez — must never, ever be forgotten. Their sacrifices may very well have saved the lives of countless others. May they both rest in eternal peace, in the arms of God, knowing they both made this world a much better — and safer — place.
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but thieves can be relentless in going after anyone they believe will fall for prey to these schemes.” According to Stephens: While cards may be a great way to give a thoughtful gift to a relative or friend, they are quickly becoming the preferred method of payment for scammers. Consumers should be wary of any charity, church, business or government entity that contacts them and suggests using a gift card as a method of payment. These cards are preferred by scammers because they ulti-
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Special Christmas event coming to Forest Ave. this Saturday night By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com Eddie Vaz, a resident of Lyndhurst and proprietor of Eddie & Yoli’s Tire Shop on Ridge Road, also in Lyndhurst, says he wanted to do something to give back to the community that he loves this Christmas season. “At first, I was thinking of maybe giving presents to a hospital where there were kids who wouldn’t have had a Christmas,” he says. “It was just to give back, it was next to my heart.” But then something clicked. He and his wife, Yoli, for whom his business is named, thought, why not create a Christmas Winter Wonderland right at his home where he could really do something impactful? So, he turned to his next-door neighbor, Bobby Turano, who he says “is just as crazy as I am,” jokingly. And both have now set up an elaborate display at their homes at 226 & 228 Forest Ave., Lyndhurst. It’s the first
time they’ve done this, but they hope to make this an annual tradition, one that gets bigger and bigger each year. “He (Eddie) said ‘let’s get crazy this year.’ So we just started putting up lights — and everything else — and this is it,” Turano said. So, on Dec. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m., Santa, will be on hand for photos. (Bring your own camera). There will be plenty of room for other photos among the incredible display on the two homes, which includes blow-up replicas of Cookie Monster and Big Bird from Sesame Street, a host of Disney characters and other traditional Christmas favorites. Hot chocolate and snacks will be served. And, there will be some surprises, too — but you’ll have to show up to find out what they are. So, be sure to make your way to the Vaz and Turano family homes on Saturday, Dec. 21, between 6 & 9 p.m. — you won’t leave disappointed, for sure.
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procedures that re against their religious beliefs. “I am extremely concerned with the precedent that this violation of religious rights sets for the future. This affects all people of faith, regardless of your stance on vaccinations,” DePeña, who is an ordained minister, said. If the state amendment is ultimately signed into law, children whose parents do not comply will be unable to attend public school, or participate in summer camps, afterschool programs or sports that require immunizations. The mandates would also extend to adults in higher education. A mother of two, DePeña further explained her parental rights concerns. “This is a dangerous bill. It is a blank permission slip on our children’s lives, because you will not have the choice to decline vaccinations that will be developed in the future,” she said. “Bills are currently being drafted proposing new mandatory vaccines even without parental consent. The message we send to parents is that their children belong to the government and that (parents) are not fit to make decisions for their families.” The Senate was to vote on this bill Monday, Dec. 16, after presstime. DePeña continues to urge all legislators to vote against the amendment. — Kevin Canessa
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Kearny girls’ hoops: In Osorio, the Kards trust
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Nutley boys’ hoops: Replacing a lot of scoring THE NUTLEY HIGH SCHOOL
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The Kearny High School girls’ basketball team will look to their senior leaders, namely from left, Samantha Osorio, Skyler Matusz, Cheyanne Iverson, head coach Jody Hill, Eliana Huancaya and Faith Remias.
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High School girls’ basketball team basically had to start from scratch, losing almost their entire starting lineup from the previous season. But after surprising a lot of people last season by finishing with a .500 record at 13-13, the Kardinals will rely on a host of talented seniors, including one who was an All-Hudson County performer a year ago. Veteran Kearny head coach Jody Hill enters her 22nd season with a host of experienced players that will provide the Kards hope for the winter months. “We’re just going to feed off last year,” Hill said, citing the improvement the team displayed last season. “We have a nice balance of returning players and incoming players
of impact. The freshmen we have, I’m very happy with. I’m amazed with the way they’ve caught on so quickly. They have a good IQ for the game and want to learn.” One player that Hill doesn’t have to worry about is senior do-everything Samantha Osorio. The 5-foot-10 Osorio led the Kardinals in scoring (15 points per game) and rebounding (eight per contest) last season. “She showed her commitment to improve last summer by playing top-level AAU basketball,” Hill said of Osorio. “She’s improved so much that she’s become a great jumper and great rebounder. She made the decision that she wants to play basketball at the next level and I feel she can do that. She’s very agile and runs well for her size. She is also a good defender, but she’s not content with
her defensive game, so she works on it. She has to be our defensive impact player this year.” No question, Osorio is someone who will be playing college basketball somewhere next fall. For now, she’s going to be the leader of the Kards this winter. Another key returnee is senior guard Eliana Huancaya. The 5-foot-4 Huancaya scored eight points per game and dished off for six assists per outing last season. “She is a workhorse,” Hill said. “She is a quiet kid who leads by example. She’s always wanting to improve her game and has the best work ethic on our team. She has become more vocal and is a good decision maker.” Junior Esmeralda Ruiz is a 5-foot-6 swing player who will probably make a quantum leap this season in
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boys’ basketball team won 15 games last season, many of which were of the thrilling last-period variety with a high powered scoring attack, led by guards Marty Higgins and Jordan Swann and powerful forward Eli Acosta. But they have all graduated now, with 1,000-point scorer Higgins, the 2018-2019 Observer Co-Male Athlete of the Year, concentrating on baseball at St. John’s University. It’s left veteran head coach Bob Harbison in a little bit of a quandary. “We lost a lot of offense,” Harbison said. “We lost a lot of points to graduation. It is just about a new lineup we have. But we have some new kids coming in that have done well and are trying to get better. I don’t want to get caught up in wins and losses, because we play teams like Orange, East Orange, Millburn and Verona. But we have a lot of young kids who can play. They just better get better in a hurry.” Leading the returnees is senior forward Aidan Ozdemir, who could be one of the top all-around performers in Essex County this season. “In the past, he’s had a lot of offensive players play around him,” Harbison said. “Now he has to do it himself.” The 6-foot-3 Ozdemir is a multi-talented forward. “We’re going to put a lot on him,” Harbison said. “He’s a three-year varsity player, so he has to lead us. He has a lot of
young kids around him.” Ozdemir appears up for the challenge. Senior Chris Kruse is also back. The 6-foot guard is an excellent athlete who used to play soccer, but became a football player for the first time in the fall. “He’s probably our best defender,” Harbison said. “He has to handle the load at the guard position for us. He can score, no question. He’s not a pure shooter, but he gets to the rim well.” Jordan Greene is a 5-foot-9 junior point guard. “He’s an athletic kid who can get to the rim well,” Harbison said. “He’s a pretty good defender. We have the ability to do some different things defensively with him. We have to mix things up a little. We have to get the consistent basics down and then take chances. Jordan plays a big part with that.” Nick Schroeder is a 5-foot-11 sophomore guard who has a soft jump shot. “He can shoot the ball well and handles the ball very well,” Harbison said. “He’s a young sophomore, so he has to learn a little. He’s talented, no question.” Junior Justin Edert is a 6-foot guard. His older brother Doug is a freshman at St. Peter’s University this fall and has been a find for the Peacocks and coach Shaheen Hollowa, averaging 13 points per game. Harbison is hopeful that his younger
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Senior Faith Remias gives the Kardinals some size and strength close to the terms of improvement. basket. The 5-foot-10 Remias “In the scrimmages, she is a strong power forward/ has stepped up and become more of a scorer,” Hill said. center. “She’s very focused this “She stepped into a startyear,” Hill said. “She’s also ing role at the end of last become more of a vocal season and did a phenomleader. She’s the one who enal job. She has showed gets the team enthused. She such tremendous growth. has been grabbing rebounds She’s definitely one of our and getting the ball out. She best players. I expect great takes up space down low. things from her this year.” Her leadership is her bigSoccer standout Skyler Matusz has returned to bas- gest quality.” Freshman Maci Covello ketball after sitting out last is a 5-foot-10 forward with season. The American Uniunlimited potential. versity-bound goal scoring “Some kids hear that machine in soccer, Matusz they’re playing varsity has returned to basketball right away as a freshman with a much different role than she had during the soc- and become afraid,” Hill said. “Maci is not going to cer campaign. be intimidated by it at all. “She has tremendous quickness, so we’re looking She’s an elite athlete (also a fine soccer player) who is to use that defensively,” already making her mark. I Hill said. “She’s one of our didn’t realize how versatile top defenders. But she’s also taking her shooting se- she is. She’s faster than I thought as well. She has riously. She’s going to help great instincts for the ball us a lot.”
and depending upon the game and the opponent, she can play anywhere on the floor. She’s going to be one of our top players.” Another key freshman is 5-foot-7 guard Ava Hyams. The rookie Hyams has already performed well at a high level on the AAU circuit and will be the point guard of the future. “Basketball is her true sport,” Hill said of Hyams. “She just plays basketball all year round. She has a great IQ for the game. She’s very smart. She really grasps what we’re trying to do. She’s also a very good shooter. She has the potential to be a great one for us.” Magdalena Ruiz, Esmeralda’s sister, is also joining the ranks. Ruiz is a 5-foot-6 junior. “When we need a spark, Magdalena can provide it,” Hill said. “She can make a big shot or get a big rebound. She will dive on the floor for a loose ball. She’s
an aggressive player.” Cheyanne Iverson is a 5-foot-5 senior guard. “Cheyanne is our best 3-point shooter,” Hill said. “She can come in and stick a shot.” Six-foot junior Julie Fernandez has the biggest upside. “She doesn’t know how good she is or how good she can become,” Hill said. “She could become so good if she just listens. But she has improved a lot.” Junior Shantay Izdebski is coming off ACL knee surgery, so she’s working her way back into action. Jordalys Lozano is a 5-foot-7 senior transfer from Harrison who will take a little while to get accustomed to the way Hill coaches. “She might become a good player for us,” Hill said. The Kardinals open up their season Thursday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. against Dickinson as part of a special doubleheader.
Both the Kearny girls and the boys’ team to follow at 7 p.m. also against Dickinson will play to raise funds for the Marshall family, which has fallen on some emotionally trying times. Emily Marshall is now a sophomore at Drew University and plays softball there. Jason Marshall is a senior at Kearny High. The Marshalls lost their mother Bernice to ovarian cancer just last week and their father John is struggling with his own physical issues after a recent fall. So all proceeds from the doubleheader Thursday will go to the Marshall family. Emily Marshall played basketball for Hill for four years, so there is a special closeness. It’s a great cause and a special day to honor both Bernice and John Marshall. Make plans to attend. In any case, the Kardinals should have a good season this winter. It sure shapes up to be one.
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brother will be a chip off the old block. “He can really shoot,” Harbison said of the younger Edert. “He can knock down shots. He can shoot it and will called upon to do that for us.” Junior Maguire Branigan is a 6-foot-3 forward. “He got some minutes last year,” Harbison said. “He has to give us some quality minutes this year inside.” Sophomore Matt Harbison is more than the coach’s son. He represents the football future in Nutley, as he projects to be the starting quarterback for the Maroon Raiders in the fall. “He’s playing the five (starting center) role for now,” Harbison said of his son. “He does well there. He rebounds and has been doing his job. He is taking on that role and does a nice job.” Sophomore Karan Youssef is a 5-foot-11 guard. “He’ll help defensively as well,” Harbison said. “He’s a good defensive player.”
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come out for basketball to concentrate on becoming a better stickman. “But he came back to play now and has done a nice job,” Harbison said. “I’m hoping that these sophomores make an impact. Of course, they’re going to make sophomore mistakes. But I hope they keep their heads up and keep trying to get better. If they come out of the game having learned something, then we’ve done our job.” The Maroon Raiders start their season Thursday against North Star Academy. They then head to the Cranford Christmas tourney where they face the host squad. “I like this team,” Harbison said.”We’re keeping the expectations where they belong with a young team. It’s going to take some time to understand the speed of the game. But I’m looking forward to coaching these kids.”
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Blue Tide look to all-time great Camano to lead way By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com
JOSE CAMANO HAS GONE FROM being the good-guy assistant boys’ basketball coach at his alma matter Harrison High School for two years to the bad-guy head coach this season. So how has the transition gone for the former threesport superstar at Harrison, the 2008-2009 Observer Male Athlete of the Year? “I would say for the most part, the relationship is completely different,” said Camano, who was a soccer, basketball and baseball player
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favorite way to play.” Camano feels that the Blue Tide players like the same style as well. “I do sense that the kids like it,” Camano said. “I preach defense first. I think if we can play defense well, we can get a lot of easy baskets. We can get offense out of our defense.”
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OBITUARIES JOSEPHINE TRIANO
Mrs. Josephine Triano (nee Sanfilippo), a lifelong Kearny resident, died Dec. 15, 2019 in the presence of her family. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the Condon Funeral Home 684 Kearny Ave., Kearny (www.condonfuneralhome.com) on Friday, Dec. 20, from 4-8 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny, at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow in the Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum in North Arlington. Jo was predeceased by her husband of 67 years, Gerard (John) Triano. She was the mother of Dennis (Patty) and Robert Sr. (Diane), and grandmother to Amy, Rebecca (Jason), Robert Jr. (Michelle), Nicole (AJ) and Michael; great-grandmother to James Robert, Justin, Levi and Luca. She leaves behind her nieces Rosemary Jeck, Donna Green, her son and three daughters, and many other nieces and nephews. She was pre deceased by her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Kindly omit flowers. Donations may be made in her memory to the St. Stephen’s Church Heritage Fund to purchase defibrillators for the church. Envelopes will be available in the funeral home.
JOHN J. POMPONI
John J. Pomponi of Harrison died peacefully on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at home. He was 60. Funeral services were under the direction of Mulligan Funeral Home, 331 Cleveland Ave., Harrison. A funeral Mass was offered at Holy Cross Church, Harrison. His interment took place in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Ar-
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lington. To send a condolence message to his family, please visit www.mulliganfh.com. Born in Orange, John was a lifelong resident of Harrison. He was the owner and operator of Pomponi Heating, Harrison, for 30 + years. He was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church, Harrison, and a member of the Harrison-East Newark Elks. John is survived by his beloved wife, Donna A. Pomponi (nee Bennett), a loving son, Anthony, his cherished mother Sylvia Pomponi and a dear brother, Mark Pomponi (Annette). He is also survived by many cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his father John L. Pomponi. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105-1942, in loving memory of John.
CHARLES F. KINSELLA
Charles F. Kinsella, 68, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, in Alaris at Belgrove, Kearny. Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the ThieleReid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, on Tuesday, Dec. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. The funeral service will take place in the funeral home on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.thiele-reid.com. Mr. Kinsella was born in Newark, and was a lifelong resident of Harrison. He was recently recognized as the longest living resident in Harrison Gardens. Charles was a laborer with the Harrison Department of Public Works for 30 years before retiring in 2005. He is survived by many
nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings, Sally Ann Hahn, Mary Brown, Helen, Joseph, Edward and Thomas Kinsella.
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beloved wife of the late Joe; cherished daughter of the late Quincy and Ruth (nee Clenaghan) Figlia; loving sister of Quincy and wife Flor; Frank, Robert, Michael and wife Fran, Maria Molina and husband George, Donna, and Cindy. She was the loving aunt of Tamara Harrison and husband Brett, Timothy, Nadine, Michael, Brittany, David, Daniel and Mayum Figlia. She was loving greataunt to Ivy and Gunner Figlia. A memorial service took place at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, on Nov. 12, 2019, where interment followed. Repast was at Centanni’s, North Arlington.
Anna J. Cuco (nee Figlia) WALTER CIASTON of North Walter Ciaston died at home Arlington in San Francisco on Nov. 15, Died Nov. 2019. 2, 2019, He was 62. at HackPrivate arrangements were ensack by the Armitage & Wiggins Hospital Funeral Home in Kearny. after a long Walter worked in the enter- and courageous battle with tainment business as a stage cancer. coordinator for Broadway She was 57. Shows in San Francisco. Anna was a 1980 graduWalter was the son of the ate of North Arlington late Walter and Frances (nee High School. She was the Kaprawzeski) Ciaston. He is survived by his brothers James (his wife Mary Ann) Ciaston and Edward Ciaston. He was also the uncle of Brooke Lynne Ciaston, Kristie Leigh Cohen (her husband Dan), Mario Teixeira, IV, Manager, NJ Lic. #3757 James Ciaston and Michael Mario Teixeira, Jr. Director, NJ Lic. #2542 • Monique Teixeira, Director, NJ Lic. #4048 Ciaston.
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BLUE TIDE from 14 3-point shooters we’ve ever had.” Senior Anthony Zamora is the team’s starting point guard. The 5-foot-10 Zamora is playing in his third year of varsity basketball. “He’s the perfect guy to run my offense,” Camano said. “He can control the tempo. He’s the pilot of the plane. He controls it all.” Senior Erik Feliz is the Blue Tide’s power forward/center. The 6-foot-2 Feliz was ineligible to play last season, but has come back this year with a new sense of responsibility. “He’s become a young adult,” Camano said. “Once I took the job, he said that he wanted to come back, so he’s become more responsible. He’s one of our best all-around players. He can shoot it from outside and can go down low and scored there. He’s a big factor in what we do.” Senior Daniel Rueda is a starter at forward. The 6-foot-2 Rueda is a threeyear veteran of Blue Tide
basketball. “He’s another all-around player,” Camano said of Rueda. “He’s our go-to guy to get a defensive stop, get a turnover, get a rebound. If I tell Danny to do something, he’s going to do it.” Senior Raymond Ugaz is a 5-foot-8 guard. “He’s our defensive specialist,” Camano said of Ugaz. “He’s going to lock down the opponent’s best player. He wanted to play club volleyball in the past, but once he knew I was the coach, he switched to playing basketball.” Junior Chris Mendez is a 5-foot-9 guard. “His asset is his speed,” Camano said. “And his specialty is defense. He can do a lot of things defensively.” Senior Kariel Arias is a 6-foot-1 forward. “He’s another all-around player,” Camano said. “He grabs rebounds. He can shoot the ball. He’s lengthy with his arms. He helps on the defensive side. He’s just a good athlete.” Senior Omar Velez is
an undersized 5-foot-11 center. “He has nice footwork near the basket,” Camano said. “He can shoot the outside shot and could be a good threat.” Senior Kevin Martins is a 5-foot-10 guard. “He’s a good offensive player who can put the ball in the basket,” Camano said. “He’s really ready to improve his game. He’s a nice guy to have coming off the bench.” The Blue Tide open the new season on the road in Leonia. They will also play in the Elmwood Park Christmas Tournament along with Elmwood Park, Ridgefield and Cliffside Park, with the Blue Tide playing the host squad in the first round on Saturday, Dec. 28. The Blue Tide’s first home game will be Jan. 3 against Ridgefield. “I’m really encouraged by what I’ve seen so far,” Camano said. “What they’ve shown me so far has been good and I’m looking forward to starting off strong.”
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The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus recently hosted its 59th annual Grand Knight’s Dinner where it honored three individuals and two local longtime businesses. Receiving honors were Knight of the Year Joseph R. McGovern, in recognition for his hard work and devotion with the council’s programs and events; Raymond A. Waters was as Columbian of the Year for his efforts on behalf of the council’s Columbian Club which manages the Columbian Club Hall and its properties; and Charles A. Kazenmayer, named the Helping Exceptional People Volunteer of the Year for his commitment to the special-needs community in the area. Awarded the prestigious Community Shield Award in recognition of their community spirit and dedication to North Arlington were Joseph Pollari, owner for 30 years of R & R Trophy and Sporting Goods and Candido Baldino, owner of Candido’s Family Hair Studio, who is retiring after 50 years in business.
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The Town of Harrison recently hosted its first Jingle Bell-themed 5K run/walk and organizers are calling it a huge success. Proceeds from the event are going to Cerebral Palsy of New Jersey as inspired by Pam Mandaglio, of Harrison, who has CP. More than 150 people walked or ran in the event.
Maggie Abdo-Manno, a broker and sales associate with Century 21 Semiao & Associates, received the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation from the CCIM Institute. The designation was awarded during the organization’s global conference in San Diego in October. Abdo-Manno is only the second woman in North Jersey with this designation, among the 228 commercial real estate professionals who earned the designation by passing CCIM Institute’s comprehensive examination, the capstone element in the designation process. This new group of CCIM designees hail from 41 U.S. states, Washington, D.C. and Canada. To earn the CCIM designation, commercial real estate
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Donna Masters, principal of Garfield School, announces the following honor students for the first marking period of the 2019-2020 school year:
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Dec. 9 At 2:03 a.m., Officer Mathew Lopez, on patrol near Passaic and Bergen avenues, saw a white Mercedes with New York plates idling in the parking lot of Applebee’s, which was closed. Having seen the car idling in the same space earlier in his shift, he approached to investigate. Police said Lopez found the rear passenger-side window open, with the scent of raw marijuana emanating from within. Reportedly asleep in the backseat was Danny Perez, 18, of East Orange, and asleep in the front passenger seat, a 17-year-old boy, also from East Orange. A key was in the ignition but no one was in the driver’s seat of the running vehicle. The car was a rental in the name of a third party, whose identity the passengers could not provide, police said.
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HARRISON 1st floor. 2 BR. LR. EIK. access to backyard. $1800 + 1 month security. Utilities separte. No Smoking. Pets welcome. Available Now. (201)655-8653
HARRISON 2nd floor. 3 BR. LR. Kitchen/Dining Room. $1600 + 1.5 months security. Utilities not included. No Pets/ Smoking. Close to Transportation. Avail. Now (973)202-9145 31W03
KEARNY 2 BRs starting at $1,390/mth in apartment builiding on Kearny Ave. No Pets. Steps to Bus Stop. Leave detailed message (973)951-7385
KEARNY 2nd floor. 2 BR. $1200 + 1.5 months security. utilities not included. avail Now call for information No Smoking/Pets (973)477-4797
KEARNY Davis Avenue Apartment For Rent Newly Renovated 1bed, 1bath, LR, DR, EIK, Rent $1,350/ Month 1.5 Months Security Deposit Refrigerator Included Coin Laundry On site Utilities Separate Available Now Call (201)407-0773. 32W03
HARRISON 1st Floor. 3 BR. LIVING ROOM, KITCHEN YARD ACCESS. $1750 + 1.5 months security. No Smoking/Pets.Avail Now. Call (973)477-4797 31W03
KEARNY 2nd floor. 3 BR. DR. LR. EIK. C/A. Wood floors. Laundry. $1800 + 1.5 Months security. Utilities separate. No Pets/ Smoking. Avail. January 1st (973)901-7442 30W03
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HARRISON Newly Renovated. 2nd floor. 2 BR.LR. EIK. DR. $1750 + 1.5 Months security. H/HW Included. Utilities not included 1 block from PATH. No Smoking/Pets. (201)889-2164 30W03
HARRISON Sussex St. between 1st & Second St. 2nd fl. 2 BR, Large LR. walk to PATH & NJIT. $1,650/month + utilities, No pets, Parking $50. 1 1/2 months security. Avl. Jan 1st. (973) 687-7500. 31W03
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KEARNY 1 Bedroom. LR. EIK. $1250 + 1-1/2 months security. HT/HW included. Owner occupied. cats ok. Avl. NOW. No smoking. quiet residence. 3rd Floor. (201) 424-1846 (201)9980297 30W03
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KEARNY Newly Renovated 2-3 BR Apt on 2nd floor. HT/HW included. HW floors, Refrigerator. $1,475 + 1 month security. No Pets. Nice Neighborhood. Call Carol 973-216-9470 or Edwin Super 973-517-0526
KEARNY Completely renovated. 3 BR. LR. EIK. $1800 + 1.5 Months security. Utilities Separate. Access to Yard. No Smoking. 1 Block from Kearny Ave. Avail. Now (201)9275270 30W03
KEARNY 38 Highland Ave Kearny 5 rooms 1 bath 1st floor 1 parking space. $1800 plus 1 month & 1/2 Security No Smoking No Pets. Reference Checks Required Available Now Call 201-2832310 32W03
KEARNY 280 Bergen Ave. 2nd Fl. LR, 2BR + 1 Small BR, $1,495/month. 1 month security. Small Pets, No laundry. Utilities not included. Available Now. (609) 510-5971. 31W03
KEARNY Schuyler Ave, Modern 6 room apartment , 2nd Fl ,3 BR’s, LaundryNo Pets Available Now. (973)204-8022 31W03
KEARNY 1st Floor. 2 Bedrooms, Newly renovated EIK, LR, 1 bathroom. Central heat and air. No Pets. $1600 month + 1 month security. H/HW not included. Avail. Now (201)467-1551 32W03
KEARNY First floor. 2 BR. LR. EIK. Near TRANS/ School and shopping. $1325 + 1 months security. No Pets/Smoking. Avail Now. (347)735-3299
KEARNY With 1 Large BR, LR, kitchen, bathroom. Recently remodeled on Kearny Ave. Bus stop at front door. 3rd floor. NYC views. $1,200/month. Available Dec 15th. Call 201-679-0761 31W03
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HARRISON 1 BR close to path, includes granite countertop. Washer/Dryer, Microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, range, C/A Ample closet space. W/W carpet. Window treatments. $1550/mth. No pets. No smoking. Call 732-8873450 before 9pm.
KEARNY Newly renovated. Studio apt. nice, clean, neat, Private entrance. $1000/month + 1 months security. No Pets/Smoking Avl. December 1st. (201) 9550897 Call after 6pm.
KEARNY Brand new 3 31W03 beds, 2 bath. Walking distance to Franklin school, Supermarket, laundromat and NYC transporKEARNY tation. All Hardwood and Newly Renovated tile floors throughout. HT/HW included. Ceiling Duplex set up 2nd floor Fans. HW floors, Refrighas 2 beds, 1 bath, out- erator $ ,1475 plus + 1 door porch and EIK. The month security. No Pets. 3rd floor is a master Nice Neighborhood. suite, his/her closets Call Carol 973-216-9470 with full bath. Private or Edwin Super entrance and on street 973-517-0526. 32W03 parking. $1950/mth plus 1 mth security. Background check and tenant application required. Call KEARNY 2 family house, 201-538-4322. 30W03 4 1/2 rooms, Yard, parking, W/D hook-up, Storage, $1,500+ 1.5 months security. Supply your own KEARNY Spacious apt/ Utilities. No pets/smok2nd Floor/4bd 1ba, Kitch- ing. Avl. Jan. 15th. (201) en, LR, DR, W/D Hookups. 998-2309 32W03 1 Parking Space Included. $2000. Available Now. Call 201-485-9720 31W03
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HARRISON 2nd floor. 2 BR. LR. EIK. $1600 + 1 months. Utilities not included. No Pets/Smoking. Avail Now (201)7729907 31W03
KEARNY 1st floor, 3 bedrooms, 6 rooms. 1 parking space. W/D hookup on premise. $1,700/ MTH Utilties Seperate. No Pets. Close to High School. Available 1/1/20 Call (201)991-7601 31W03
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HARRISON Basement 2 BR, DR, EIK, BATH, Access HARRISON New 3 BR. to backyard, Heat includFree Washer/Dryer. Near ed , No pets, Aval Jan 1st, Train. No Smoking/Pets. Call (973)351-5512 32W03 $2000 + 1 months securty. + utilities. Avail. Now (201)401-4759 31W03 HARRISON 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, LR/DR together, kitchen. 1 parking space. Laundry in apartment. $2,200/mth plus 1.5 mth security. Available Now. (201)650-2334
HARRISON 5 rooms, $1,400/month. 1 month security. Pay own utilities. No smoking. No pets. Avl. Jan 1st Call after 3 pm (862) 754-8160. 31W03.
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Brand new luxury apartments. 1 BR’s available some with Den/Office options. Modern Kitchens. Parking for 1 car per unit. Laundry on premises. No pets. Close to transportation. Call for further details! (201)997-2341 30WO3
N.ARLINGTON 1st Floor. 1 BR, EIK. $1175+1 months security. Utilities included. Avail. Jan 1st. Call Carlos (201)988-7536 31W03
N.ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 4 room apt. quiet neighborhood, near transportation. $1,300/month + utilities. Years lease. 1.5 months security. Credit Check Available Jan 1st (973) 838-1662 32W05
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LYNDHURST Very spacious 2nd floor 3 bedrooms, Large EIK, LG LR 1 parking space. No Pets No smoking. Access to yard, W/D hookup, Close to NYC transportation. $1,750/mth plus 1 mth security. Seperate Utilities. Availalble 1/1/20. Call Alex after 5 pm (908)421-2204 Call anytime Sun and Mon 31W03
RUTHERFORD 1 BR Garden apt Includes Heat/ Hot water $1200/month. No pets. Call (201)6284071 32W03
LYNDHURST 1 BR apt for rent, off St. parking, close to transp. $1,475/month AND a 3 BR. apt for rent, off St. parking, close to transp. $1,995/month. H/HW included. No Pets 973-760-4877 31W03 LYNDHURST 3 bedrooms, 5 rooms in total Close to train station. Monthly rent $1800 with no utilities. Call 201-2807707 or 973-900-1852. 31W03
N.ARLINGTON N. ARLINGTON 2nd fl. 5 rooms, 2 BR’s with enclosed porch In 3 family home. $1,450/month. No Utilities included. 1 month security. H/W Floors. No pets. Permit Parking. 1 block from all transportation. Avl. Jan 15th or Feb 1st. Call 201618-0316. 31W03
FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT KEARNY Female to share Furnisihed apartment. Avl. Jan 1st please call (848) 203-7906 32W03
ROOM FOR RENT KEARNY KEARNY 1st floor 1 Bedroom, share bathroom, share kitchen. Utilities and internet included. $600/mth plus 1 mth security. Available Now. No pets. No smoking (862)823-3331 31W03 KEARNY Looking for male to share 2 BR. Kitchen/Bathroom. Smoke Free. $800 month. Utilities, cable,included. Avail December 20th (239)200-8709 31W03 KEARNY Female preffered. $650/month, utilitties included. 1 month security. (346)235-6377 or (201)993-6411 32W01
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VIN#LD015465, Auto, FWD, 4-Cyl, P/Sts, Side Curtain Air Bags, OnStar, Lthr, T/Gls, Keyless Entry, P/S/ABS, Backup Cam, Satellite Radio, Apple CarPlay, Blind Zone Alert, A/C, MSRP: $37,205. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at inception $3,914 (includes $2,995 down, 1st months payment, $650 bank fee, $0 sec dep) +tax. Total payments $10,491. Residual: $21,950. Includes $1500 GM Lease Loyalty if qualified.
VIN#LJ169717, Auto, FWD, 6-Cyl, P/Htd Sts, Side Curtain Air Bags, OnStar, Lthr, T/Gls, Keyless Entry, P/S/ABS, Backup Cam, Satellite Radio, Lane Change Alert, 7-Pass, A/C, MSRP: $43,690. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at inception $4,014 (includes $2,995 down, 1st months payment, $650 bank fee, $0 sec dep) +tax. Total payments $14,391. Residual: $25,340. Includes $2500 GM Lease Loyalty if qualified.
ESSENCE
ESSENCE
269
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29 MPG
Lease per mo x 39 mos*
369
$
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26 MPG
Lease per mo x 39 mos*
CRUZE LT
14,995
$
Stk#17180, VIN#H7131616, Cajun Red, 1.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 25,305mi.
2017 CHEVROLET
2017 BUICK
16,995
$
Stk#17242, VIN#HB182310, Graphite Gray, 1.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 9,893mi.
2017 CHEVROLET
EQUINOX LT
ENCORE PREFERRED
18,488
$
Stk#16984, VIN#H1601782, Nightfall Gray, 2.4L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 10,611mi.
MALIBU LT
2017 CHEVROLET
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2017 BUICK
IMPALA PREMIER
LACROSSE ESSENCE
18,995 $21,988 $23,995
$
Stk#17122, VIN#HF142699, Blue Velvet, 1.5L, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 11,934mi.
Stk#17264, VIN#H9188109, Siren Red, 3.6L, V6, FWD, Auto, 8,996mi.
1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE
HWY
CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED
2017 CHEVROLET
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Stk#17247, VIN#HU160045, Crimson Red, 3.6L, V6, FWD, Auto, 12,706m
2016 BUICK
ENVISION PREMIUM
$
2016 CHEVROLET
TAHOE LT
2019 CHEVROLET
23,995 $ 39,995 $ 49,995
Stk#17202, VIN#GD186751, Summit White, 2.0L, 4-Cyl, AWD, Auto, 28,291mi.
Stk#17078, VIN#GR158996, Summit White, 5.3L, 8-Cyl, 4WD, Auto, 37,194mi.
2017 CHEVROLET
SUBURBAN LT
Stk#17219, VIN#KR287909, Black, 5.3L, 8-Cyl, 4WD, Auto, 15,197mi.
199 Rt.17 South, E.Rutherford, NJ
TRAVERSE LT
$
CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED
2016 GMC
CANYON SEL EXTENDED CAB
CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED
2016 CHEVROLET
SILVERADO LT 1500 DOUBLE CAB
26,995 $ 26,995 $ 28,995
Stk#16966, VIN#HJ241596, Siren Red, 3.6L, V6, AWD, Auto, 20,913mi.
Stk#17004, VIN#G1299102, Cyber Gray, 3.6L, V6, 4WD, Auto, 30,091mi.
Stk#17133, VIN#GZ363341, Deep Ocean Blue, 5.3L, 8-Cyl, 4WD, Auto, 24,565mi.
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*Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dealer for details. Lessee resp for excess wear, tear, & mileage charges as stated. Optional equipment extra. See dealers for complete details. Other restrictions may apply. Pics are illustrative purposed only. Offers end 1/2/20
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