The Observer e-Newspaper for Sept. 30, 2020

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Vol. CXXXIII, No. 21

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BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY

Kearny’s Nicolle Santos featured in Times Square jumbotron for third-straight year

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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sk anyone who knows Nicolle Santos, of Kearny, and they’ll tell you, among many other things, that the little girl has the biggest heart in the world. And to see her and to know her is to love her.

So it should come as no surprise that for the third-consecutive year, her image was featured in the bright lights of New York City’s Times Square as an ambassador to The National Down Syndrome Society.

Most recently, she was featured with a short segment on News 12 New Jersey’s Jersey Proud.

When she saw her photo in lights for the first time this year, her mom, Nell, caught her pure joy and elation (see photo at left) in a series of pictures and video, even though she’s been featured before — and has even starred in a TV commercial.

Nicolle, 7, is a student at Washington School, Kearny.

Her mom runs a support group for parents who have children with Down Syndrome.

For the first time, Kearny UNICO president is a woman

Service organization originally began admitting women to its ranks in 1997

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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or many years, UNICO chapters were for men only. There was, and still is, a Lady’s Auxiliary branch of the organi-

zation — and that notion is no different here in Kearny. But things changed in 1997, when UNICO decided the chapters should be open to women.

And while the Kearny chapter has had numerous women among its ranks, it’s always been led by

men. Until now.

Annamarie Latushko of Kearny last month was sworn-in as the first woman president of the Kearny chapter of UNICO. She was sworn-in by and replaces Louis Pandolfi, who served as the charitable organization’s president

following the untimely death of its former president Joseph Sgalia.

The Observer spoke with both Latushko and Pandolfi. The former president says he expects great things will happen under LatushSee UNICO, Page 15

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KPD: Passed out man had knife around neck

By Capt. Tim Wagner Kearny Police Department On Sept. 17 at 3:34 p.m., Officer Jack Grimm was dispatched to a report of a man unconscious on the sidewalk at Midland and Kearny avenues. Assisted by detectives from the Street Crimes Unit, Officer Grimm was able to rouse

the man who was identified as Salvador L. Guerra, 29, of Kearny.

While tending to him, the officer noticed a knife on a chain around Guerra’s neck.

When told that he would be frisked for additional weapons, Guerra reportedly began emptying his cargoshorts pockets onto the sidewalk.

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The contents allegedly included one unsmoked marijuana cigar, one partially-smoked marijuana cigarette, two full and one empty vials of THC oil, 27 decks of heroin labeled “Dirty Harry,” 18 decks of heroin labeled “Tapout” and $1,471 in cash.

Guerra was charged with possession of a controlled-dangerous substance (CDS) in the third degree, possession of CDS with intent to distribute in the third degree, intent to distribute CDS in a school zone (third degree) and possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana, disorderly persons offenses.

Guerra was then remanded to the Hudson County Jail, South Kearny.

On Sept. 17 at 3:48 p.m., Officer Ryan Stickno took a report at Walmart from a 16-year-old North Arlington girl and her mother. The pair reported that they were shopping when the girl received a notification on her smartphone that someone was trying to “airdrop” a photo to her phone.

Airdropping is a way to share a photo between two cellular phones that are within proximity of each other.

The girl refused to accept the first airdrop.

When a second airdrop request came in, the girl opened it to find that it was a photo of a man’s genitalia.

With store security, the girl and her mother confronted the only man who had been near them. After some conversation, the man reportedly ran out of the store before Officer Stickno’s arrival.

Det. Neil Nelson took over the investigation and quickly identified the alleged owner and sender of the genitalia as Nicholas A. Villani, 26, of Newark.

Villani was arrested the same evening at police headquarters. He was charged on a summons with endangering the welfare of a child, cyber harassment and lewdness and was released,

pending court.

On Sept. 18 at 8:45 a.m., Officer Esteban Gonzalez and Sgt. Phil Finch responded to Endeavor House addiction treatment facility on Bergen Avenue on a report of an assault perpetrated against the medical staff.

The victim, a 33-year-old nurse, reported that John M. Trinidad, 30, of Newark, placed his arm around the nurse’s shoulder. When the nurse pulled away from Trinidad, he alleged that Trinidad punched him repeatedly on the left side of the head near his left ear.

Trinidad was arrested and charged on a summons with aggravated assault (against a healthcare worker).

He was later released on his own recognizance.

The victim did not require hospitalization.

On Sept. 18 at 2:25 a.m., Officers Zack Latka and Harold Azurdia responded to a citizen’s report of a suspicious man near 111 Belgrove Drive who was shining a flashlight into cars and onto the sidewalk.

The officers found the man walking in the street at Belgrove Drive and Rose Street and he allegedly gave them a false name.

While speaking to the man about his activities, the officers noticed he had a facial tattoo and stitches on his right hand that matched the description of a man involved in an incident earlier in the night where a window had been broken.

The victim had declined to press charges in the earlier incident.

Once confronted with this information, the man identified himself as Jesus A. Ibarra, 31, of Harrison.

Ibarra was charged on a summons with hindering apprehension. After processing, he was given a ride out of Kearny.

On Sept. 21 at 11 a.m., Officers Ryan and Alan Stickno took custody of Eduardo Perez III, 28, of Rahway, upon Perez’s release from the Essex See KPD, Page 9

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IN THIS WEEK’S EDITION Opinion....................................................................................Page 6

Obituaries...............................................................................Page 13

Sports......................................................................................Page 7

Business Directory.................................................................Page 16

Health & Wellness Directory.................................................Page 8

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Archbishop Emeritus Myers dies aged 79

By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

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he Most Reverend John J. Myers, archbishop emeritus of Newark, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020.

He was 79.

Upon hearing the news of Myers’ death, Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, the current archbishop of Newark, said: “On behalf of my brother bishops and the entire family of God here in our local Church of Newark, I extend my heartfelt prayers and condolences to his family. Let us thank God for Archbishop Myers’ service and his love of our Church.

I entrust him to the loving arms of our Blessed Mother Mary, and I pray that Our Lord grant him peace.”

Myers, who was born in Ottawa, Illinois, and was the eldest of seven children, was ordained to the priesthood in 1966 and consecrated coadjutor Bishop of Peoria, Illinois, in 1987.

On July 24, 2001, Pope John Paul II, called then-Bishop Myers to

serve as the fifth Metropolitan Archbishop of Newark. He was installed as Archbishop of Newark Oct. 9, 2001, shortly after the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

His Holiness conferred the Pallium on Myers on June 29, 2002.

In addition to his responsibilities as Metropolitan Archbishop

of Newark, Archbishop Myers had also served as the Ecclesial Superior, missio sui iuris, of the Turks & Caicos Islands.

Upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75, Myers submitted his letter of resignation as Archbishop of Newark, which was accepted Nov. 7, 2016, by Pope

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Upon the installation of Cardinal.

Tobin as Archbishop of Newark on Jan. 6, 2017, Myers was granted the title Archbishop Emeritus of Newark.

Myers’ episcopal motto, Mysterium Ecclesiae Luceat (“Let the Mystery of the Church Shine Forth”) is a summary of the central theme of the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium.

He often said: “I cannot make someone believe. I can, however, explain what the Church teaches and the reasons for that teaching, and then invite him or her to be open to that teaching and embrace it.”

For a full biography, please visit www.rcan.org/offices-andministries/archbishops-office/ biography.

Please remember Archbishop Myers and his family in your prayers.

Formal funeral arrangements will be announced.

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Will we really get to go back to school in person this year?

By Natalie Vega Kearny High School Senior he summer flew by and it is already mostly through September.

Surely since the health emergency first became known, people have lost track of time, have forgotten what day it is, or feel as though the days go by quicker. These times that we are living in now have been anything but conventional.

The summer has come and gone and the six month mark from the last time everyone was in school buildings is fast approaching. That means the new 2020-2021 school year is finally upon us. As the world begins to open up, the topic of education has been prevalent throughout the media.

Discussions have been made all across the United States of America as to whether it is truly safe to

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send kids back to school.

In the Kearny School District, a plan for the upcoming school year had been released about a month ago and a survey was sent out to the parents to choose between virtual learning, hybrid learning or homeschooling.

Despite these new choices, a Kearny Board of Education meeting changed the game and out of an abundance of caution it was ultimately decided that an all-virtual learning environment would be the safest and best way to go for the entirety of September.

As a senior, hearing this was very saddening.

Not only is this year going to be exceptionally different from recent years, but now we have one whole month taken out. Our time in school is precious and not being able to see our classmates, teachers, and counselors is a big letdown.

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Yet it is equally understandable considering the ever-changing circumstances surrounding COVID-19.

But I somehow can’t help but wonder what our future will look like for the school year. School is a place where we learn responsibility, make connections and continue building our friendships with the people that we have been going to school with for many years since we were younger. For me, personally, it is just not the same learning from behind a computer screen.

Those connections create a different experience virtually. Since our last day being in the school building came

abruptly back in March, everything changed for better or for worse, depending on who you ask.

Although it was a quite different experience every day after that, it was remarkable how teachers and counselors as well as students were able to transition from in-person to online learning.

There were ups and just as equally, there were downs, but all in all, everybody worked hard through these trying times — and I am sure that as we start this new school year, we will be able to work together again and we will come out of this much stronger.

It is still a mystery wheth-

er we will be going back to the school building in the coming months, but as we all walk through this next stage, just remember to stay safe and continue following the guidelines put in place — which includes social distancing and wearing masks when you are out and about.

Things are bound to change every day. So as we wait to see how everything unfolds, just know that we are all in this together — and this too shall pass.

The writer, Natalie Vega, is a senior at Kearny High School. To reach her, send a message by email to bridgingthegap@theobserver.com.

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Thoughts & Views IN THEIR OPINION

Writer: Please don’t fall for phone scams To the Editor: For the past several days, I have been receiving a phone call that I feel you should know about. It says it is from “Social Security Administration” on the caller ID. The call comes in at around 5:30 p.m., but naturally, this is after government offices close.

They say that a legal warrant for my arrest is being made “due to fraudulent activity on my Social Security account.” Also, they claim I am laundering money for some agency.

Then they say for more information about this press 1.

When you press “1” someone comes on and says he’s from the SSA and wants to know how he could help you. I told him, “You called me,” and then he hung up.

If you get a call like this, just hang up — and do not give them any information. The police are aware of these scams and are telling us to just hang up — so just hang up!

Please be careful hwen you answer your phone — you never know when someone is trying to scam you.

Peg Reeve North Arlington

Shiels: We need a compassionate leader To the Editor: I read both the Fiore and Rose letters in this week’s (Sept. 23, 2020) edition of The Observer and I have this to say that during my lifetime, I have voted for Republican and Democratic presidents. But any president who states, “Throw out the ballots, and we will have a fair election,” or “throw out the ballots and there will be a smooth transition ... no transition, just a continuation,” has no right to be president of the United States.

A president who states in private that COVID-19 is a plague but then tells the public that it is a “Democrat hoax” and still lies about the virus even after 200,000 people have died, has no right to be president, regardless of what he has done for the economy.

And, quite frankly, unless your money is in the stock market, he really hasn’t done that much in that area either.

Donald Trump promised to drain the swamp; instead, he is dragging us all down into it. We need a president with honesty, intelligence and empathy.

Elizabeth Shiels Kearny

Writer: Hey, coward, use your name if you’re going to send me hate mail To the Editor: What I find especially interesting is that with the current climate of politics is that we can’t debate. We can’t say why we like a candidate or dislike a candidate. It is a climate that is not American.

It’s become a touchy subject. We can no longer talk, as Americans, to each other. I meet you, I feel this way, you feel that way.

Change my mind.

No, not now. Cant say that, cant do that.

But we watch TV and on both sides we are guilty of falling into that chasm.

(Sean) Hannity, (Laura) Ingraham, (Don) Lemon and (Rachel) Maddow. It doesn’t matter. We follow the media that persuades us and works us all into a frenzy. Is this what our forefathers wanted?

We can go back and forth on topics, but to be called out and maybe have your house burned down for an idea? No way, not in my America. Not in any way what they wanted.

No way.

We want equal justice under the law. We believe in all Americans’ rights. We don’t see color. We see wrong, we see right.

I received hate mail sent to my home by individuals who looked up my name after writing a letter to the editor in The Observer.

So, I ask is this what our country has come to? We can’t have an intelligent debate about politics? We can’t talk about sensitive

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR things? How can we correct the injustices of the past without saying verbatim what they are? Can we have a discussion without ricin being sent to my home if I speak out?

It’s a damn disgrace.

Our forefathers are rolling over in their graves. Yes, Washington, Jefferson, Adams, their ideas are all surely dead.

Sure, it’s easy to be a keyboard cowboy now with the Internet.

But I stand by my beliefs and I ask those who are intelligent enough to change my mind to debate me. Come talk to me as I talk to you, as a gentleman.

I welcome debate but don’t send a coward’s letter to my home unsigned.

Be a man (can I say that?)

Come face me and let’s have a discussion.

That’s what America is built on. That’s why my grandfather fought in World War II. He fought to secure our freedoms and opinions.

Thank God for freedom. Don’t disrespect our freedom of speech. Too many people have died defending it. Don’t be a coward.

And remember, I’m ready for a debate — are you?

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Nutley girls’ soccer team filled with promise

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he Nutley High School girls’ soccer team endured some emotionally trying times a year ago.

“We lost seven games by one goal,” veteran head coach Mike DiPiano said. “It was a difficult year.”

It was so difficult that the Maroon Raiders went to the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 playoffs to face Somerville. The result? The Raiders lost by a goal.

“I think there was a toughness and a communication issue going on,” DiPiano said. “That’s why we lost so many games by a goal. It wasn’t a skill issue.”

So this season, even with the shortened 10-game season that begins Friday at Livingston at 4 p.m., the Maroon Raiders have developed a motto that has resonated throughout.

“We want to be Nutley strong and Raider tough,” DiPiano said. “If we’re not tough, we’re not going to do well. We need that.”

Although the Maroon Raiders lost some significant players to graduation, especially do-everything mighty mite Samantha Gabriele (who expects to play at Montclair State when the pandemic subsides), the team is loaded with talented juniors who have been starting for DiPiano for the past two seasons.

“We lost a special player in Samantha Gabriele,” DiPiano said. “What she did with the ball was tremendous. She was one of the most creative players in the (Essex) county.”

In preseason, DiPiano made sure that the players communicated more and better.

“We’ve been working on the toughness aspect, but we also need to be talking more,” DiPiano said. “We can’t be quiet out there. They have to be loud and communicating with each other. Each drill we do, we’ve been incorporating more and more. Yelling ‘left foot’ and ‘right foot.’ Speaking with a purpose at different decibel levels. Every player has to do that. If she’s not, she comes out. They have to be yelling, ‘I’m here.’ I’ve seen it a little, but not enough.”

DiPiano will also utilize a different formation this season to best utilize his talent. He’s going to basically have five midfielders with three center midfielders on the pitch.

“Our forwards will have to come back and defend as well,” DiPiano said. “I think we have the personnel that can adapt to the new formation. I think we can cause problems for opposing teams.”

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The Kearny High School football team will go as far as the Kardinals’ offensive line takes them. From left are Juan Zavala, Steven Barreira, Jayden Martinez, head coach Stephen Andrews, Jaden Figueroa, Matthew Udis, Devin Narvaez and Brian Paulino.

Kardinals hope to build on promising season

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he Kearny High School football team made major strides in 2019, winning four games and staying in contention for an NJSIAA state playoff berth in November.

But the Kardinals lost many of those key players of last year’s success to graduation, putting thirdyear head coach Stephen Andrews in a bit of a quandary.

“We could have done a better job evaluating our backups last year,” said Andrews, a former standout player at Kearny and The College of New Jersey.

“We’re so youthful at this point. We’re developing a lot of our players. Right now, it’s all developmental.

That makes this season a true challenge.”

Especially when it’s a truncated six-game schedule that begins Friday night at 7 p.m. against Teaneck.

“I have an excellent coaching staff,” Andrews said. “That’s our one saving grace. We all have a very tough job, getting this team ready. But we have the right people in place. It’s the best coaching staff I’ve ever had.”

The Kardinals’ quarterback is senior Michael Rivera (5-foot-11, 180 pounds), who was the backup signal caller last year. Rivera earned some playing time last season.

“He looks better in games than he does in practice,” Andrews said. “He’s a good manager of the game. He throws the ball pretty well.

He has an accurate, tight spiral.”

The main running back is sophomore Adonis Chong (5-8, 165).

“He’s still progressing,” Andrews said of Chong.

“He’s learning the game, learning our schemes.

But he makes the right decisions.”

Freshman William Polizzotto (5-10, 170) will play varsity football right away and will be part of the Kardinals’ backfield.

The receiving corps features basketball standout Ryan Gil (6-4, 175), who is playing football for the first time. The junior has made quite an impact.

“He’s been fantastic,” Andrews said of Gil. “He works his tail off. He’s intelligent in football. He’s like a rebounder going up for the football. I’m very excited to see what he can do.”

The other receiver is returning senior Jack Cullen (6-2, 210).

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Continued from Page 7 “He has great hands,” Andrews said of Cullen.

“He’s a good leader who can catch the ball well.”

Junior Israel Ormaza (5-11, 175) is back to be part of the receiving group.

“He has deceptive speed,” Andrews said of Ormaza.

“He might be the hardest worker we have. He’s a pleasure to coach and does everything we ask him to do.”

The tackles are led by senior Devin Narvaez (6-2, 225), who is a three-year starter along the line.

“I never have to worry about our quarterback getting hit by the blind side because of Devin,” Andrews said of Narvaez. “He’s the heart and soul of the team.”

The other tackle is sophomore Brian Paulino (6-0, 215), but he’s being pushed by junior Steven Barreira (6-2, 265).

“Barreira is new to

football,” Andrews said.

“He has to learn the game, but he has a lot of potential.”

Junior Matthew Udis (60, 220) is one of the guards.

“He loves football,” Andrews said. “He could become a coach, because he’s always studying film.”

Freshman Jayden Martinez (6-0, 245) is the other guard. Andrews has no qualms in starting a freshman along the line.

“He has the potential to be one of the very best linemen we’ve ever had,” Andrews said. “He’s huge.”

The center is junior Jaden Figueroa (5-11, 180), who is a standout on the Kearny wrestling team in the winter.

“He has good feet,” Figueroa said. “He is very athletic. We’re working on his technique. But he has a solid frame.”

The defensive alignment is changed from a year ago. Andrews plans to take advantage of his speedy team, so he’s employing

a 3-3-5 defense, with five defensive backs.

The defensive ends are Narvaez and Paulino. The nose tackle is between Martinez and sophomore Michael Charney (5-10, 230).

The middle linebacker is Cullen, who has enjoyed moments of brilliance on defense, “We moved Jack from defensive end,” Andrews said. “He’s been chomping at the bit to play there for a while. He’s going to do well at defensive end. I trust him there.”

The other linebackers are Polizzato and senior Donovan Da Silva (6-2, 220).

If the Kards are going to win this season, they need solid play from their linebacker corps.

Sophomore Ariel Martinez (5-11, 170), a first-year football player, and sophomore returning starter Gabriel Ferreira (5-9, 165) are the cornerbacks.

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Chong returns as the important free safety/ linebacker. He had a fumble recovery for a touchdown last year.

“He’s a natural leader there,” Andrews said of Chong.

The safeties are Ormaza and Alexander Amorim (510,175).

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Continued from Page 2 County Jail. Perez had been held on charges lodged by Newark authorities who arrested him after a police pursuit that ended in Bayonne.

Perez was wanted by Kearny police on an arrest warrant charging him with carjacking, a first-degree crime, concerning an incident that occurred on Sept.

13 at the Kearny Walmart.

Perez was booked for the carjacking charge and was back behind bars, this time at the Hudson County Jail.

On Sept. 21 at 6:24 p.m., Officer Derek Hemphill was checking the Rogers Playground on Hickory Street due to recent reports of drug activity there. While patrolling the park, Officer Hemphill began writing a parking ticket to a Nissan Altima that was parked in the prohibited area.

While printing the parking ticket, Camerin T. Ortman, 18, of Kearny, reportedly entered the driver’s seat of the car and started the engine. When Officer Hemphill approached to hand Ortman his ticket, the officer smelled marijuana

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inside the car. A search turned up a cigar and a bag of marijuana in a door panel and remnants of a marijuana cigar in the center console.

Ortman was charged by summons with possession of marijuana 50 grams or less and possession of drug paraphernalia. He received traffic tickets for improper parking and operating a vehicle while in possession of CDS. Officer Hemphill also issued a local ordinance violation for expectorating (spitting) in public for Ortman allegedly spitting near the officer’s feet while standing next to him at the scene.

On Sept. 22 at 1:26 p.m., Officers Andre Fernandes and Vanessa Sevillano were dispatched to Walmart on a report of a strong-arm robbery. Officer Fernandes happened to already be in the parking lot when the call came in and he immediately apprehended the suspect, Quran Campbell, 41, of Irvington, as Campbell was fleeing on foot.

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Obituaries BARBARA L. THOMPSON

Barbara L. Thompson (nee Nicholls) of Kearny died Sept. 21, 2020.

She was 91.

Private family arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home.

Barbara was the beloved wife of the late William Thompson. She was the loving mother of Jeffrey Thompson (Meg) and Dorine Pomponio (John).

She is survived by her grandchildren Travis, Allison, Lindsey, Jessica, Tucker, Joshua, Sara and Kaitlyn along with eight great-grandchildren.

Barbara was a Third Ward Councilwoman for many years. She was also a member of the Kearny Republican Club. Barbara also served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Grace United Methodist Church, 380 Kearny Ave., Kearny, N.J. 07032.

JOSEPH W. MAIORE

Joseph W. Maiore, born and raised in Elizabeth, died Sept. 21, 2020.

He was 85.

He lived in Kearny for the past 58 years.

Private arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife Barbara (nee Pettigrew) and his daughter and son Joette Landy (Mike) and Jeff Maiore. He was the loving grandfather of Michael, Nicole and Jake.

Brother of Thomas Maiore (Marianne), Anthony Maiore (Patti), Christine Nichol (Wayne) and the late Robert Maiore (Pam). Joe is also survived by his sisterin-law Bonnie and brother-in-law Cos Rossi. He is survived by wonderful nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents Julia and Anthony Maiore, nephew Anthony Maiore, great-nephew

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David Nice and his in-laws Mom and Pop Pettigrew. He was loved by all. He loved all sports and was an avid Yankee fan.

Joe was so proud to serve in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. He was a project analyst for Prudential Insurance Company for 35 years and retired in 1992.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to any charity of your own choice.

EDWINA E. WISS

Edwina E. Wiss, a lifelong Kearny resident, died Sept.

24, 2020, a day before her 76th birthday.

A graduate of Kearny High School, she attended the University of Wisconsin and graduated from Southern Illinois University.

Edwina retired from the Newark Board of Education after 37 years of service.

She taught English. Her last assignment was at East Side High School.

She traveled the world, but her favorite destination was always Aruba where she vacationed for many years with family and friends.

She loved to read, go to the movies and attend the

theater with her friends.

She was known in town by her many walks up and down Kearny Avenue. One of her greatest accomplishments was completing the New York City Marathon.

She was predeceased by her parents Sophie and Edmund Wiss and is survived by her brother Jay and sister-in-law Susan, Paul and sister-in-law Jill; her nephew Christopher Wiss (Patrice) and Craig Wiss and her nieces Joy Jacobsen (Erik) and Morgen Christopher (Bill) and 10 great-nieces and nephews.

She also leaves behind her beloved dog Bella.

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JOSEPH F. GRATTA

Joseph F. Gratta, 91, of Kearny, formerly of Jersey City, died Thursday, April 9, 2020.

The beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Walsh) Gratta., he was the loving father of Joanne & her husband Sean Hayes and Kathleen & her husband Steven DeVivo, the cherished grandfather of Kai DeVivo, the dear brother of Annette Cavallaro and Fred Gratta. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Joseph was a Navy veteran, serving during World War II and the Korean War. He was a postal worker for the USPS for over 20 years.

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Gloria McElroy, 67, formerly of Harrison, the daughter of the late Melville and Claire Halpern, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at Bayshore Hospital, Holmdel.

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Continued from Page 7 In the back, the Maroon Raiders welcome back sophomore goalkeeper Catalena Robson, who started in net for most of Nutley’s games last season.

“She’s strong and has good hands,” DiPiano said. “We have an advantage with her in goal.”

Backing up Robson is senior Gianna Zoppi.

The sweeper back is junior Rachel Echevarria, who is a returning starter.

“She started every game and brings back a lot of experience,” DiPiano said.

The stopper is sophomore Emma Chimento.

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“We’re excited to have her back,” DiPiano said.

Senior Anna Contini has been a stalwart along the Raiders’ backline for the last four seasons.

“She’s played all over the place,” DiPiano said. “She’s expected to be a leader.”

Senior Jenna Hughes and junior Isabella Bianchi are the returning defenders.

Junior Olivia Real (seen in photo at far right) is the Real deal for the Maroon Raiders in the midfield.

“She’s a two-year starter and an anchor for us,” said DiPiano of his talented midfielder whose name is pronounced REE-AL. “She distributes the ball well and creates well. She’s very solid on the ball.”

Junior Sydney Hess is a two-

year starter in the midfield.

“She plays all over,” DiPiano said. “I like her in the middle, but she can score, defend, create. She’s very versatile.”

Junior Natalie Rufino is a two-year starter in the midfield as well.

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midfielder. The top returning scorer who had 18 goals last season, Albert is one of the best scorers in Essex County.

“I think she’s going to benefit from this formation,” DiPiano said. “She has the ability to beat the defender with the ball and score. She has great ability getting the ball to her feet.”

Sophomore Cameron Coffaro is one of the Raiders’ forwards.

“She’s a hybrid forward/ midfielder,” DiPiano said. “She plays at a fast pace and has good feet.”

The Raiders also have juniors Mikayla Schoch and Rebecca Echeverria to play upfront. Rebecca is the identical twin sister of Rachel.

“Our point players up front are fast,” DiPiano said. “They can play with their back to the goal. They can distribute as well as score.”

Other players that will see playing time include sophomore midfielders Marchella Blancato, Julia Misner and Isabella Ortega, sophomore defenders Taylor Hughes, Rebecca Reid, Gianna Lembo, junior defender Nikki Cichetti and sophomore defender Mia DiPiano, the

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“She works hard,” DiPiano said of his daughter. “I try not to have that father/daughter relationship on the field.”

Junior forward Sydney Silva rounds out the Raiders’ roster.

The Raiders will play in the Super Essex ConferenceLiberty Division and will shoot to win that title, considering there are no state playoffs this year to shoot for.

“We’re here to test ourselves,” DiPiano said. “Most of these girls have played for me with Nutley United (a club team). Most of these girls started as freshmen, so they’re battle tested. We should have a bunch of gamers. We will be prepared for each game.”

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Continued from Page 1 ko’s leadership.

“As you know, Italians, sometimes, don’t always agree easily on things. But she conducted her first meeting in September and it went very well,” Pandolfi said. “I think she will do a great job. She says I am her mentor, though I don’t know whether I’d say I am a mentor. But I will be here for her during her presidency as I am sure all of our members will be.”

Now before we get to Latushko, we should say that UNICO Kearny, though small in number, is generally very active in the community.

They host bus trips to casinos for fundraisers, sponsor flea markets and perhaps most importantly, offer scholarships to teenagers of Italian descent who are heading off to college — among many other things.

Unfortunately for all involved, the COVID-19 pandemic brought a lot of their annual activities to a halt in March. It ended their annual fish and chips dinner, canceled bus trips and more. But

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So while it’s not always been easy — the chapter has, indeed, survived the pandemic, and now, under Latushko’s leadership, is looking to move ahead with a lot of great things for 2020-2021.

Among Latushko’s goals for her first year as president — expanding membership.

To join UNICO, one must be of Italian descent — or be married to someone of Italian descent.

(We never knew about the clause allowing the spouses — and in fact, we’re told there are several current members who, themselves, are not Italian by birth, but by marriage if you will.)

“We’d love to see new members join,” Latushko, herself just a member for nearly four years, with her husband, Dennis, said. “We recently brought our good friend, Bob Vignola, into UNICO — and it would be great if new members joined us.”

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Belleville - $559,000 2 Fam. & Lot - Opportunity knocks! Adjacent lot & Two Units-3 Br’s-Lr-Dr-Kitchen & Full baths in each unit. 3 Car garages plus dr way parking.

Belleville - $160,000 Co-Op - Well Kept unit with 2 bedrooms, Eat in Kitchen/Dining area, Lr, 1.5 baths. Great amenities Outdoor Pool-Gym-Play area and much more.

Newark - -$1,150,000 6 Fam. - Renovated-6 Units-3 Bdrms-Lr-Kitchen & full baths in each unit.

-Close to transportation.

Newark- $399,900 3 Fam. - Renovated9 Bdrms-3 Baths-Each unit has 3 Bdrms and 1 full bath.

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Newark - $450,000 3 Fam. - Renovated-Sep Util-Hrdwd Fls-9 Bdrms-5 Full Baths-Natural lightHVAC-Close to Trans.

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HOUSE OF THE WEEK BEST OF THE BEST - This modern 3 bedroom split level contains a beautiful gourmet kitchen, two baths, family room with fireplace, central air and so much more. It is located on a large level lot, on a quiet Arlington Section tree lined street in the Roosevelt School District. You can have it all! Only $448,000. Do not buy until you see this home.

WOW - Arlington Real Estate is proud to offer this well kept Kearny 2 family with garage and separate utilities. Each apartment contains 5 rooms and bath. $459,900 takes it.

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U andN walk contains a living room, dining room, EIK, 2 bedrooms and bath. Nice and clean. $409,000.

KEARNY 3 FAMILY - This home has been owner occupied by the same

family for over 50 years. The spacious first floor apartment consists of sun parlor, living room, large dining room, 2 bedrooms and has a beautiful new gourmet kitchen and bath. Upstairs are two additional rental apartments. Two driveways and separate garages makes this property uniquely desirable at just $499,900.

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Kearny - $499,900 1 Fam. - 4 Bdrms-3.5 baths-Lr-Dr-Kitchen-Rec Rm-Garage-Yard.

Manchester- $455,900 Ranch - Custom Built with vaulted celings-3 Bdrms2.5 baths-Dr-EIK-HVACYard-Garage.

Kearny - $619,000 3 Fam. - Spacious-9 Bdrms-4 Baths-18 total rooms-Sep utilities-Dr way parking for 6 plus cars.

Kearny - $265,900 Row Home - Enclosed Porch-Open Lr & Dr-EIK3 Bedrooms & 2 Full baths-Partially Fin Basement & Yard.

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Belleville - $2,200 Location, Location- Medical office space available with 20 car parking-Across from Clara mass hospitalGreat foot traffic.

Kearny - $6,500 Turnkey restaurant with approx. 2700 sq ft- Great foot traffic-Plenty of options to suit your needs.

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Single family colonial, Porch, LIV, KIT, DR, 2 BR, FB, Office Asking $269,900

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community.”

And one way UNICO will be there for the community this year is in raising funds for those in need because of the effects of COVID-19.

So, while there will be the traditional — there will also be some new things, too, under Latushko’s leadership.

It was a long time coming, but after 23 years of admitting women to UNICO, Kearny’s chapter finally has a woman at the helm.

“I couldn’t be more proud,” Pandolfi said. “Annamarie brings a fresh perspective. She’s a great leader.

We will see great things from her and the entire chapter.”

KEARNY

Arlington Section, 2 Fam, KIT, LIV, 3 BR, 2 FB Asking $425,000

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Asking $369,900

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New Construction, 2 fam, 37.5 x 110 lot, 7 BR, 5 FB,

OFFICE, 2 BR, MASTER BED w/BATH, 2 FB,

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Single Fam, Foyer, LR, DR, KIT, 4 BR, 2 FB, FIN Basement, driveway, 1 car garage

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DR, MEIK, 4 BR, 2 FB Asking $549,000

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Updated 3 fam house, living room, EIK, 8 beds, 3 FB, 3 sep storage unit in yard

Completely renovated, living room, new EIK, 4 br, 2 fb, 1 car garage Asking $399,000

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WAREHOUSE IN HARRISON BELLEVILLE KEARNY NJ Packers, Sorters, Cutters $11/hr to start.

Overtime On Saturdays BELLEVILLE 16 Howard HARRISON 6 rooms, 3 if wanted.

Place. off Washington BR’s, LR, DR, Kitchen, C/A, Call Avenue. 3 rooms. 1 BR. Near Trains, Garage & (201)998-8700 $1050/month HT/HW Driveway. No Pets/Smok21W03 included. N0 Pets. Near ing. $1900 + 1 months seFamily Dollar Store. Avail- curity. Utilities separate.

Laborer Part-time labor- able Now (973) 801-5900 Laundry facility on Premers needed in the 19W03 ises. Available November Department of Public 1st (201)486-7807 20W03 Works to assist with the operations of the recycling center including Studio assisting residents, sort- BELLEVILLE ing recycling materials, $900 + 1 months sec.

Utilities included. Wifi & HARRISON 1st floor 3 loads, lifts, & moves materials and equipment, internet. ADT alarm & bedrooms, DR, LR, kitchgeneral yard cleaning, camera. Bus to NY cross en 1 Bathroom. $1,600/ accepting deliveries, street. Private entrance. mth plus 1.5 mth security. and other related duties. No Pets/Smoking. Avail- Utilities Seperate. BackValid NJ driver’s license ground check required. required. 24.5 hours per able Now (201) 699-2452 Available Now (973)48521W03 week, Hourly Rate 2982 19W03 $12.00 Application available at www.kearnynj.org BELLEVILLE 2nd floor, Deadline to apply is Nice Area, 3 BR, $1,550 HARRISON 1st floor. 3 10/16/2020 21W03 + 1 months security. BR. Large LR. EIK. Access Utilities separate. No pets. to yard. $1600 + 1.5 Backyard and parking months security. Utilispace Available. Available ties separate. No Pets/ ADOPTION October 1st. (201) 205- Smoking. Available now.

0972 21W03 Call (973)477-4797 or

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Home Study certified and working privately with an attorney.

Intermodal Trucking All legal expenses paid.

Qualifications: Company Learn more about us 5 – 10 years of sewer operations; supervision and management of personnel engaged in both daily and Located in Kearny looking here: www.sladopt.com for an operations clerk. Call or text us anytime: project level activities. College degree is desired. The following license is valued: C2 – public wastewater Full time , 5 days a week, 908-516-4556 collection system. Salary range is requested. Benefits no weekends.

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(201)240-3841 19W03 BELLEVILLE 1 BR. Garden Apartment. No Pets.

H/HW Included. Available November 1st Call (201)628-4071 21W03

E. NEWARK

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PET CARE BY BARBARA L&R Mfg is looking for an experienced individual No Need to Worry Maintenance Supervisor

who will maintain our facilities, grounds & Dog walking - Cat equipment. This is a “Hands On” position. sitting - Drop in Visits Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Along with other

small pets.

• Implement an ongoing maintenance program • Troubleshooting and repairs of equipment If they need medica• Site repairs consisting of plumbing, electrical tion or special and carpentry attention, Rest as• Scheduling routine and required inspections sured I will care for (fire alarms, sprinklers) •Maintenance of grounds including cleaning of your Pet as if they parking areas and streets, lighting, drainage were my own. and irrigation Call for • Responding to heat and cold calls, and all consultation other maintenance issues as may be required.

References on request (954) 856-5812

Must possess the following qualifications: Proficiency in all trades including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing, carpentry Excellent problem-solving ability Self-starter with good communication skills.

Valid NJ Drivers License and own transportation. Minimum 5 years experience.

We offer a competitive salary (starting @ 50K) and benefits package.

Send resume to ibarutis@LRultrasonics.com or fax in confidence to 201-622-1805.

Certified aide seeks Position to take care of the elderly. 5-7 days, Nights also. Live in/ out. Excellent references. 201-667-7897

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E.NEWARK 2 BR, LR, DR, Kitchen, bath, dishwasher.

HT/HW included. H/W Floors. $1,375 month. 1 month security, No pets (201) 306-2994 Available October 1st 19W03

HARRISON HARRISON Sussex St. 1 BR, Ground Fl. Walk To PATH & NJIT. $1100 month + utilities. 1 1/2 months security. Parking $50.00 No Pets. Available October 1st. (973) 6877500 19W03 HARRISON 3 BR’s, LR, EIK and 2 baths. No Pets/ Smoking. $2400 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. Clothes to PATH. Available Now (973)4546855 20W03 HARRISON Newly renovated 2 bedroom, 3rd floor. Students OK. Available Now No Pets. $1500/ mth + 1.5 months security. Text or leave message after 3 pm. (973)4451466 21W03

HARRISON 2 Bedroom, Kitchen, LR, 2nd Floor Utilities Seperate. $1,600/mth 1 1/2 mth security. Call or Text after 2 pm couple preferred.

Walk to PATH. Call 973900-0486 19W03

HARRISON 3 BR, 1 Bath, Full Kitchen, LR, DR. No Pets/Smoking.

Avail.

Now. Street Parking. $1800 + 1 1/2 months security. Laundry off site (973)517-5333 20W03

HARRISON Perfect for single person. 1 BR. EIK. LR. $950 + utilities , 1 months security. No Pets.

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KEARNY

HARRISON New apartment 2 bedroom, 2 baths.

KEARNY $1800 + 1 Months secuNewly renovated, rity. Utilities Separate. 1 hardwood floors. Laundry parking space. No Pets onsite. HT/HW included.

2 BR start at $1,375 No Smoking Available Now 1 BR start at $1,200 Jr. (201)933-1458 21W03 BR start at $ 1,150 (201) 289-7096 11W12

KEARNY KEARNY Arlington Section 2nd floor apartment in 2 family house. Noise free, smoke free and no pets allowed. $1,600/mth plus heat, electric and hot water paid by tenant.

Apartment has 2 large BR, EIK, Lg LR. 1.5 mth security required. Reference a must. Available Now For more details call (201) 997-7588 Leave return call number. 20W03

KEARNY Kearny Arlington Section Large modern 3 BD”s,2 full baths LR,DR, and large EIK. CENTRAL A/C. Access to laundry room,W/D hook-up, and 1 parking space on driveway. 2nd floor. Close to transportation and shopping center. No pets No smoking Separate utilites.

Asking $2250/mth. 1 1/2 months security. Must see. Avl October 1st. Contact text or voicemail 201- KEARNY Newly Reno725-5116 19W03 vated 2 BR 2nd fl. 2 family house. No pets/ Smoking. 1.5 months security. $1800/month HT/ HW included. Avl. Now KEARNY Sunny 1 & 2 (201) 772-8989 20W03 BR,Starting at $1245 on kearny Ave. in Building.

3rd fl. walk up. Avl. Oct. KEARNY 1st. 1.5 months secu- Renovated 1 BR 3rd floor rity. Utilities not included. in a 3 family home.

Steps to bus stops. No $1300 +1.5 months security pets.

(973) 951-7385 Located just 19W03 .08 mile away from Harrison PATH station.

Close to all commerce and transportation. **Includes heat & hot KEARNY 2 Large Bedwater, Laundry and storroom apartment on the age...” Text Gerardo first floor. Private en@ 201 522-6969 trance from street. 1,400 21W03 sq ft. Stainless Steel appliances included. H/W floors throughout. Recently updated. Close KEARNY 2nd Fl 3 bds, to PATH and train. Cats LR, Bath, hardwood floors and small dogs OK. Rent- close to public trans$1,650.00. Available Oct portation. Call for info @ 1st. (201)997-6066 20W03 201-889-5878. hablamos español Available Nov 1st.

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KEARNY 3 BR, EIK, LR, N.ARLINGTON DR, dishwasher, W/D in- Brand new luxury apartcluded. $1,750/month. 1 ments. 1 BR’s available month security. No pets. some with Den/Office Avl. Nov 1st (908) 322- options. Modern Kitchens.

7828 21W03 Parking for 1 car per unit.

Laundry on premises. No pets/Smoking Close to KEARNY 2nd fl. 2 BR transportation. Call for apt. No pets. No smok- further details! (201)997ing. $1,275 + 1 ½ months 2341 Call between 10amsecurity. Utilities not in7pm 19W03 cluded. 1 year lease. Avl. November 1st. Credit check required (201) 9983566 21W03 N.ARLINGTON 1 Bedroom 3 room apartment in garden apartment complex. 1st KEARNY Arlington floor. $1400/mth plus Section, 2nd fl. 4 fam- 1 month security. Credit ily home. 1 BR. LR. EIK. Check Heat included No $1,400/month. H/HW in- Pets/Smoking. Available cluded. no pets/smoking. Oct 1st Single or couple Available Oct 1st (201) preferred 1 parking space available Laundry facilities 998-7268 21WO3 on site Close to trans and shopping (201)997-2341 between 10am-7pm only

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LYNDHURST 2 BR. Large EIK. Large LR. $1750.

H/HW included. Backyard. Ceramic Tile, Hardwood Floors throughout (973)277-0942 19W03 LYNDHURST 1 BR. $1,475 + 1.5 Months security. H/HW Included.

Section 8 ok. No Pets/ N.ARLINGTON Beautiful Smoking (973)760-4877 modern apartment. Large rooms. 2 BR. LR. and EIK. 20W03 $1500 + 1.5 months security. Hot Water paid by LYNDHURST 3 BR.H/HW owner. Close to TransporIncluded $1,995 + 1.5 tation. No Pets/Smoking. months security. off St. Available November 1st parking, close to transp. (201)522-4470 20W03 Section 8 OK. No Pets/ Smoking 973-760-4877 20W03

LYNDHURST 1 bedroom apartment Available October 1st. $1,400/mth plus 1.5 month security. Utilities Seperate. No Pets/ Smoking. Ideal for 1 person or couple 917-5771465 20W03

NEWARK IRONBOUND NEWARK Ironbound section. 2 blocks from Penn Station. 3 Bdrms.

Lg Kitchen, LR, Bath. No Pets. Couple preferred.

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HARRISON 1 room. $500/month everything included TV, cable & internet. (973) 525-3860 20W03

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Courageous Plumbing HVAC LLC LIC. # 11103 • Plumbing • (town inspections), violations corrected, steam boilers and hot water boilers, oil to gas conversions, Sewer Drain Cleaning, excavations. Visa & MC, Finances up to 24 payments, no interest (201) 206-4845

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Yard And Moving Sale Furniture, Clothes, Tools, Washer & Brand new bed. and much more. 100 Bergen Ave., Kearny, Saturday, October 3rd & Sunday, October 4th, 9am HARRISON Access to - 5pm 20W03 Kitchen & LR. $550 + 1.5 months security. Utilities included. Female PreGARAGE SALE ferred.Available October 1st. (201)456-2062 &(551)580-6450 20W03 Sat 10/3 and Sun 10/4 41 Albert Street HARRISON Big room for North Arlington 9AM 1 or 2 adults. $700 + 1 5PM. Household items, months security. Utilities cloth, and much more. included. Close to PATH please wear a mask cash Station. Available Now only 21W01 JOSEPH V. FERRIERO (973)536-6559 21W03 Plumbing & Heating Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry.

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KEARNY Private entrance. Students. Male Preferred. $650 a month Available Now (551)5805418 20W03

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Store/Office for rent Great location.

Kearny Ave. $1,300/month Call between 10am7pm for more details (201)997-2341 19W03

HOUSE FOR RENT KEARNY 5 BR’s. 1 Bath. DR. Spacious LR. Full Kitchen.

Washer & Dryer.

Basement can be used for storage. 3 Parking spaces. $2900 + 1 months security. Small Pets.

Available November 1st (201)726-2846 21W03

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Quality work. Fair prices Fully insured.

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and windows FREE ESTIMATES (201)719-3074 Licensed & Insured 21W01

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DUE TO COVID-19, ALL RESIDENTS MUST REMAIN IN THEIR VEHICLE AND PLACE THEIR MATERIALS IN THEIR TRUNK.

FALL SHREDDING 9AM - 2PM (RAIN OR SHINE)

FREE!

Saturday, October 3

Saturday, October 24

6200 Dewey Avenue

Willow Avenue & Observer Highway

Parking Lot, near Duck Pond

DPW – Guttenberg

DPW – West New York

West Hudson Park – Kearny

Saturday, October 10 Lincoln Park – Jersey City Duncan Avenue Parking Lot

Saturday, October 17

Braddock Park – North Bergen Parking Lot - 79th Street Entrance

DPW – Hoboken 217 71st Street

WHAT TO BRING:

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Personal or Confidential Documents

WHAT NOT TO BRING:

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Newspapers Magazines Binder Clips

• • •

Cardboard Books Binders

IMPORTANT! In an effort to accommodate all those wishing to participate please limit your documents to no more than 40 lbs. For further information, contact the HCIA’s Environmental Hotline: (201) 324-6222 ext. 3257 or visit www.hcia.org. Documents will be commercially shredded safely, privately and properly by trained, licensed and bonded document destruction specialists. Residents may bring documents in whatever type of container they wish. These events are open to Hudson County residents. Businesses are not eligible to participate.

County Executive • Thomas A. DeGise

Chief Executive Officer • Norman M. Guerra

Chairman • Frank Pestana

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DENTISTRY DEDICATED

TO EXCELLENCE. With combined experience of 50 years, Dr. Elfar and his team of dental professionals, provide the highest quality of dentistry at affordable prices!

SERVICES • General Dentistry

• Invisalign

• Cosmetic Dentistry • Pediatric Dentistry • Implants

• Periodontics

• Dentures

• Preventative/

• Oral Surgery

Hygiene

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No problem!

Call us about our in house discount plan.

$99

NEW PATIENT EXAM, CLEANING, AND X-RAYS

FREE CONSULTATIONS (X-RAYS NOT INCLUDED)

$350 IN OFFICE WHITENING

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