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FINEST & BRAVEST
Kearny’s Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year recognized for outstanding service
IPhotos by Kevin A. Canessa Jr.
n the top photo, Kearny’s Police Officer of the Year, Angel Baez, center, is seen with Len Twist, American Legion vice-commander and Police Chief Scott Macfie. In the bottom photo, Firefighter of the Year Shawn B. Ford, center, is seen with Twist and Fire Chief Joe Mastandrea. Both were recognized at an annual ceremony the American Legion May 1.
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Two of Kearny’s greatest public servants were recognized as Police Officer and Firefighter of the Year at a special ceremony at the American Legion Post 99 — Angel Baez (Police) and Shawn B. Ford (Fire.) Both received their awards from Len Twist, the Legion’s vice-commander. Each heard a speech from their chief in honor of their accomplishments.
First, it was Police Chief Scott Macfie, who spoke for Baez, 22, and who has been a police officer since he was just 19.
Baez is a graduate of Newark’s Arts High School and from an early age, he had a strong desire to serve in blue.
“During all four years of high school, Officer Baez served as a Newark Police Explorer,” Macfie said. “This laid the foundation for a career in law enforcement at an
early age.”
That’s an understatement.
After high school, Baez began taking classes at Kean University, but his timing to take the Civil Service test was perfect — and at 19 he headed to the academy. He had some familial help along the way, too — his uncle, Esteban Gonzalez, is also a Kearny police officer.
“Esteban served as a guiding role throughout his (Baez’s) youth,” Macfie said. “When he’s off duty, Officer Baez enjoys sports of all kinds and remains rounded with the principles of hard work, service and community. His rapid accomplishments and unwavering commitment are testaments to his bright future ahead, not just for himself, but for the department and the community
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Giangeruso promotes 1 to sergeant, another to lieutenant
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
Two of Lyndhurst’s finest were promoted to new ranks at a May 1 ceremony at Township Hall.
Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso promoted Sgt. Charles Giangeruso to lieutenant. Lt. Giangeruso has been with the department for nearly 18 years and was previously promoted to the rank of sergeant in April 2020. Lt. Giangeruso will remain as a patrol supervisor in the Patrol Division.
Patrol Squad supervisor.
“We are pleased to announce these promotions today, as these officers have distinguished themselves in the performance of their duties to the citizens of our township,” Giangeruso said. “I know Lt. Giangeruso and Sgt. Abruscato will continue to provide the service that has earned them these promotions and will continue to be a credit to Lyndhurst.”
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Det. Nicholas Abruscato was promoted to the rank of sergeant. Sgt. Abruscato has been with the department for nearly 11 years and was previously promoted to detective in December 2020. Sgt. Abruscato will be assigned to the Patrol Division where he will also serve as
Chief Richard L. Jarvis Jr. also chimed in.
“These officers have performed notably in their previous posts, and we are proud to promote them this afternoon and give them their new assignments,” the chief said. “These officers have embodied our ideals of service and dedication and I look forward to seeing them rise to the challenges of their new roles in the service and protection of the citizens of Lyndhurst.”
Photo by Kevin A. Canessa Jr.
Seen at a recent promotion ceremony are, from left, Lyndhurst Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso, Lt. Charles Giangeruso and Sgt. Nicholas Abruscato.
New NJ Transit station will open next month
By Kevin A. Canessa Jr. kc@theobserver.com
NJ Transit celebrated the near completion of construction of the new Lyndhurst rail station with President & CEO Kris Kolluri was joined by U.S. Rep. Nellie Pou, state Sen. Paul Sarlo, Assemblyman Clinton Calabrese, Bergen County Executive James Tedesco and Lyndhurst Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso to showcase the new facility, which will include accessible features such as elevators and high-level platforms.
Ground was broken on the project almost four years ago to the day — April 30, 2021.
Trains will begin utilizing the new station June 8 to coincide with new rail schedules.
“The completion of the new Lyndhurst Station is another step in our ongoing commitment to modernize our rail network and provide fully accessible facilities for all customers,” NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri said. “By combining classic architectural elements with modern amenities, this new station demonstrates how thoughtful design can deliver long-term value to customers and the community.”
“This beautiful new station is itself a monument to the cooperation between our federal, state, and local officials, and most of all: determined Lyndhurst citizens,” said U.S. Representative Nellie Pou (NJ09), a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. “Over $30 million in federal support was used to create a facility that is ADA ready and will provide a safer, more comfortable environment for our commuters. This federal investment will encourage public transit ridership,
give a needed boost to NJ TRANSIT, and is a down payment on Lyndhurst and Bergen County’s future.”
Giangeruso, whose community stands to reap the greatest benefits from the new station, was elated with the project’s completion.
“The new Lyndhurst train station is poised to become one of the busiest transit hubs in Bergen County,” Giangeruso said. “This modern facility not only reflects our commitment to smart growth and infrastructure development but also enhances the aesthetic appeal of our town. By improving accessibility and connectivity, we are laying the foundation for a more prosperous and connected Lyndhurst.”
The new Lyndhurst Station, located just east of the current station, is fully ADA accessible, providing high-level platforms and new elevators, stairs and canopies, making for a safer, enhanced travel experience for all customers.
The new facility, thanks to $30.9 million provided by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), replaces a station more than a century old which was not ADA Accessible. The new station building is designed to replicate the historic style of the neighborhood.
Lyndhurst station, located on the Main Line, serves more than 800 weekday passenger trips.
Once service begins at the new Lyndhurst station on June 8, the Kingsland station will close.
OVERCOMING INJURIES SPORTS & HEALTH
By Jason Bernstein jason@theobserver.com
It would be understandable for head coach Jim Pickel and the Kearny softball team to look at its 8-7 record and lament what could have been if not for injuries and a few ill-timed poor innings.
Instead, despite the inconsistency, Kearny has reason to be optimistic as the calendar turns to May and the season hits the home stretch. The Kardinals were awarded the No. 4 seed in the Hudson County Tournament and the double bye into the quarterfinals that comes with it. Equally as important, they are starting to get healthier and are the closest they’ve been to full strength in weeks.
“I don’t think they’re intimidated by much,” Pickel said.
“They think they can take on just about anyone and have a chance.”
A big reason for that is an offense, that despite some key losses is averaging an eye-opening 9.9 runs per game.
Leading that offensive charge have been a pair of senior mainstays in the middle of the order
in Yaritza Cabrera and Jordan Bailey.
Cabrera, a three-year starter who moved from the outfield to first base, hits third, and has done well both in the field and at the plate.
“We needed to make some changes in the infield (after injuries) so we put her there at first and she’s been very solid
for us defensively,” said Pickel. “When she steps to the plate with people on base, I expect her to drive them in and I really think she believes in herself that way now. She really feels confident that she can hit anybody.”
Behind Cabrera is Bailey, who starts in left field and despite being short in stature, can
hit for power out of the cleanup spot.
Victoria Pereyra was the third senior standout in the middle of the lineup, but the third baseman suffered a season-ending knee injury in an April 19 loss to Ridgefield Park.
The loss of Pereyra has pressed sophomore Rylee Carvajal, a fine hitter in her own
right, into action at third.
“She’s coming along at third base,” said Pickel. “She has a strong arm and everything.”
Carvajal isn’t the only Kardinal to move around the infield due to injuries. A preseason injury to senior shortstop/ pitcher Alana Irizarry, led to junior Kathryn Schwerzler
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all the hitters getting their kills in the match.
“It’s a lot of hard work that doesn’t always go noticed by everybody else, but I notice it, the team notices it.”
According to Rivera, he’s always gravitated to the setter position since he first started playing volleyball in seventh grade, even though he’s the first to admit it wasn’t always easy.
“Once I started the sport, I was like, I think setter’s for me,” said Rivera. “It wasn’t easy at first and I really didn’t want to do it (sometimes), but I felt like it was best suited for me.”
Rivera quickly began to thrive at setter, whether it was at Harrison, where he was the backup behind Jose De La Cruz or during the club season where he played at Sideout based out of Fairfield for coaches Cooper Bender and Rob Griffiths.
After playing sparingly on varsity as a sophomore, Rivera entered the starting lineup last year as a junior and had 576 assists and 166 digs to help lead the Blue Tide to a Hudson County title and North Jersey, Group 1 final. His play earned him All-Group 1 honors by NJ.com.
“When Jeremy came in as a freshman, we saw the talent right away,” Sabia said. “Over the last four years, he’s not only gotten better as a setter, but also gotten more mature as a leader on the court with being able to maintain a level demeanor and being able to handle the pressure of some of the tight matches that we’ve been in.”
For his career, Rivera has 964 career assists, putting him on the verge of 1,000 for his career. It’s a milestone that will put Rivera in select company as he would join De La Cruz, Victor Narvaez, Jimmy Vega and Sandro Barrantes.
“We are very lucky to have another great setter,” said Sabia. “He is another in the long line, but all of them had their own unique talents and characteristics that set them apart. For Jeremy, it’s his ability, as time’s gone on, to handle pressure better.”
For Rivera, that pressure included following in that tradition of high-level setters Harrison has come to expect.
“Jose was a great setter, his brother (Leader De La Cruz) and the setters before him were really great setters and that’s what really influenced me to become another great setter,” Rivera said. “Jose really helped me grow as a player and watching him helped me develop my skills and made me know I’m the next setter up so I can’t let anyone down.”
Success at inaugural Midland Ave. Tour
uncover some of the vibrant history of Midland Avenue in the inaugural Midland Avenue Historic Walking & Food Tour recently. Christopher Vasquez represented his Strong Towns initiative by imagining the area’s future with an upcoming redesign of its streetscape and the potential of the Greenway project, which will provide a walking / biking path on Kearny’s old rail line. With the aid of KUEZ Coordinator Linda D’Isa, the group was also able to enjoy some bites several small eateries in the Midland Avenue area. Mayor Carol Jean Doyle, Deputy Mayor Melanie Ryan and several councilmembers, joined the tour, along with numerous curious residents.
Photo by Sebastian Rios-Ruiz Kearny Library Director Josh Humphrey (seen holding iPad) helped
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Cathy answered a lifelong calling to help others. At the age of 34, she pursued a nursing degree, graduating in 1984. She went on to dedicate herself to one of the most selfless and demanding specialties in healthcare, working as a neonatal intensive care registered nurse and eventually earning her bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).
Cathy’s legacy of compassion, strength, and unconditional love will live on through all those who were privileged to know her.
Viewing was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, followed by a Catholic service at the chapel in the Mausoleum at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to St. Jude at www.stjude.org
COUNTY OF HUDSON NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF THE MEDICAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT, AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT AT THE HUDSON COUNTY CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATION CENTER
A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on May 20, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Anyone requiring a copy of said clarification and/ or revisions can download the information by registering on the County’s website at hhtp://www. hudsoncountynjprocure.org.
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ADDENDUM NO. 2
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
SERVICES FOR OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE HUDSON COUTNY WARMING CENTER AND COOLING CENTER
A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is now due on May 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Anyone requiring a copy of said clarification and/ or revisions can download the information by registering on the County’s website at hhtp://www. hudsoncountynjprocure.org.
By: Christine Moro
Purchasing Agent
For: Cheryl Fuller, Director
Bernadette Lane
Bernadette Lane died April 24, 2025.
She was 90.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Stephen’s Church, Kearny. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Bernadette was a retired secretary from Guardian Life Insurance Company. She is survived by her cousin Dolores McGreevy.
Maria Cordeiro
Maria Cordeiro died March 30, 2025.
She was 55.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. Mass was celebrated at St. Cecilia Church, Kearny. Burial was in Arlington Cemetery, Kearny.
Maria worked at Shoprite in Lyndhurst.
She was the loving wife of Antonio and cherished mother of Maria Miranda and Cristovao Miranda. Also
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COUNTY OF HUDSON
NOTICE TO RESPONDENTS
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR THE PROVISION OF 2025-2026
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
A number of clarifications and/or revisions have been made on the above stated RFP, which is due on May 16, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Anyone requiring a copy of said clarification and/ or revisions can download the information by registering on the County’s website at hhtp://www. hudsoncountynjprocure.org.
By: Christine Moro
Purchasing Agent
For: Cheryl Fuller, Director
Department of Finance & Administration ($20.00)
RESOLUTION OF THE KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION # 04-25-26
IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING THE USER CHARGE STUDY AND SETTING THE SEWER RATE FOR THE YEAR OF 2025
WHEREAS, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, a duly authorized, autonomous political subdivision of the Town of Kearny, County of Hudson and State of New Jersey, seeks, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:14B-22, to adopt the User Charge Study and set the sewer service rate for the year 2025; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 23, 2025 at the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority conference room at 6:00pm, prevailing time; and
WHEREAS, a notice of this public hearing was duly published in two newspapers of general circulation
surviving is one sister.
Philip Kelichner Jr.
Philip Kelichner Jr. of North Arlington died April 25, 2025.
He was 68.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A service took place at the funeral home. Burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Phil was the loving husband of Doreen (nee Fladzinski) and devoted father to Matt (Marissa), Philip (Kristen) and Tom (Sarah). Brother of Betty, Bill, Marie and the late Ronnie and Dot. Also surviving are his cherished grandchildren Chase and Landyn and “one on the way.”
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to Fresenius Medical Care, P.O. Box 789236 Philadelphia, Pa. 19178-9236.
Tomas Romero
Tomas Romero died April 26, 2025. He was 76.
Paulo Brandao
He was 52.
Arrangements were by the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral, Kearny. His funeral will be conducted in Spain.
for the Town of Kearny, the Observer and the Record, in or before its April 1, 2025 edition, at least twenty (20) days prior to this public hearing, as required by N.J.S.A. 40:14B-23; and
WHEREAS, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority reviewed and considered all evidence presented in support of the proposed rates, including the 2025 User Charge Study prepared by Mott MacDonald, the testimony of the witnesses, the comments and questions of the public, and determined that said rates are practicable and equitable to all users of the system; and
WHEREAS, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority now seeks to adopt the User Charge Study and set the base rate for water use at $5.18 per hundred cubic feet of water for the year 2025, together with BOD and TSS surcharges as set forth therein; and
WHEREAS, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority now seeks to adopt the User Charge Study and set the rate for Passaic Valley Sewerage Commissioners’ charges at $4.78 per hundred cubic feet of water for the year of 2025; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this 23rd day of April, 2025, that the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority be and are hereby authorized to take, or cause to be taken, all acts necessary to approve and adopt such rate of Nine and 97/100 ($9.97) Dollars per hundred cubic feet of water consumption or discharge, as the total rate for sewer service, as set forth above, for the year 2025, and adopting and incorporating by reference the User Charge Study prepared by Mott MacDonald in its entirety; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within 14 days of the adoption hereof.
WHEREFORE, we set hereunto our hand and seal this 23rd day of April, 2025.
Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority
BY: JOHN O’CONNOR, CHAIRPERSON
Attest:
ZAYDA BALCAZAR – BOARD SECRETARY
Moved by: Commissioner Doyle
Seconded by: Commissioner Torres
Paulo Brandao died May 3, 2025.
Born in Portugal he lived in Newark before moving to Elizabeth.
Visiting was at the Armitage & Wiggins Funeral Home, Kearny. A service will take place May 7 from the funeral home. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
Paulo was the son of the late Jose and Maria Brandao. Brother of Rui Brandao, Susannna Brandao-Oliviera and the late Jose Brandao, he is also survived by his nieces and nephew Jennifer, Jessica, Brandi, Brittany, Samantha and Logan along with his great-niece Isabella.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to National MS Society at donate.nationalmssociety.org.
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RESOLUTION OF THE KEARNY MUNICIPAL UTILITIES AUTHORITY RESOLUTION # 04-25-27 IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING THE USER CHARGE STUDY AND SETTING CONNECTION FEE FOR THE YEAR OF 2025
WHEREAS, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority, a duly authorized, autonomous political subdivision of the Town of Kearny, County of Hudson and State of New Jersey, seeks, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:14B-22, to adopt the User Charge Study and set the connection fee for the year 2025; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 23, 2025 at the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority conference room at 6:00pm, prevailing time; and
WHEREAS, a notice of this public hearing was duly published in two newspapers of general circulation for the Town of Kearny, the Observer and the Record, in or before its April 1, 2025 edition, at least twenty (20) days prior to this public hearing, as required by N.J.S.A. 40:14B-23; and
WHEREAS, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority reviewed and considered all evidence presented in support of the proposed rates and connection fee, including the 2025 User Charge Study prepared by Mott MacDonald, the testimony of the witnesses, the comments and questions of the public, and determined that said rates are practicable and equitable to all users of the system; and
WHEREAS, the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority now seeks to adopt the 2025 connection fee at
$5,363.77 per equivalent dwelling unit.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, this 23rd day of April 2025, that the Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority be and are hereby authorized to take, or cause to be taken, all acts necessary to approve and adopt such connection fee rate of Five Thousand Three Hundred Sixty Three and 77/100 ($5,363.77) Dollars for the year 2025, and adopting and incorporating by reference the User Charge Study prepared by Mott MacDonald in its entirety; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within 14 days of the adoption hereof.
WHEREFORE, we set hereunto our hand and seal this 23rd of April 2025.
Kearny Municipal Utilities Authority BY: JOHN O’CONNOR, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST: ZAYDA BALCAZAR-BOARD SECRETARY
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Take notice that applications for a Flood Hazard Control Act Permit and a Waterfront Development Individual Permit will be submitted to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Land Use Regulation (DLUR) for the development described as follows:
PROJECT NAME: Remediation of a Portion of Occidental Chemical Corporation Chromite Ore Processing Residue (COPR) Area 5, Site 126, Block 289 Lots 10, 10.01 and 11 in Kearny, New Jersey
PROJECT APPLICANT: Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc., on behalf of its affiliate Occidental Chemical Corporation (OCC)
The proposed Project consists of remedial activities on a portion of Chromite Ore Processing Residue (COPR) Site 126 in Kearny, New Jersey. The work will be implemented by Glenn Springs Holdings, Inc., on behalf of their affiliate, OCC, in accordance with a Remedial Action Workplan approved by NJDEP pursuant to a Consent Judgement between NJDEP and OCC; PPG Industries, Inc.; and Honeywell International Inc., dated September 2011. The proposed Project includes excavating and removing COPR-impacted soil and backfilling with clean material.
BLOCK: 298 LOTS: 10, 10.01 and 11
MUNICIPALITY: Kearny COUNTY: Hudson
The complete permit application package can be reviewed at the Kearny Town Clerk’s Office or by appointment at NJDEP’s Trenton Office. NJDEP welcomes comments and any information that you may provide concerning the proposed development and site. Please submit your written comments within 15 calendar days of the date of this notice to the following address:
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Division of Land Use Regulation Mail Code 501-02A PO Box 420 Trenton, New Jersey 08625 Attn: Kearny Supervisor
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ty he proudly serves.”
That’s another understatement — and this week, Baez will head out, on loan, to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, where he will serve that department’s Special Victims Unit as a detective. Baez was
one of five officers who applied for the role, but the only one chosen for it, following interviews by the Detective Bureau, Macfie and the HCPO.
“Angel rose to the top, interviewed with the prosecutor’s office, they selected him as well. Next week (now this week), he joins the HCPO … at 22-yearsof-age, by the way. His career is (well) on the way up.”
Baez will serve the HCPO for
at least a year.
Why Baez was chosen as Cop of the Year
Police officers sometimes have to perform less than glorious heroic work — mostly unseen in the day-to-day operations of a department.
But Baez’s efforts go far beyond the ordinary, including the tragic fire that took the lives of two people on Hamilton
Avenue in December 2024, as well as three unit citations, an apprehension award, a life-saving award and a meritorious service award.
At the tragic fire, “Angel entered the residence and carried a victim outside prior to anyone else arriving,” Macfie recalled.
“But he also apprehended a gentleman who had robbed a woman which led to a conviction. He also had a CPR save of a male — that gentleman would not be here today were it not for Angel’s actions. And based on those incidents, he is the Police Officer of the Year.”
n Meanwhile, and no less important, Shawn B. Ford, a 1992 graduate of Kearny High School, is this year’s Firefighter of the Year. He additionally served as a radio man in the United States Navy from 1994 to 1998. During his tenure, he was twice deployed to the Persian Gulf — in 1995 and 1997 – both times on the USS Merrill, of San Diego.
He was also recognized for his service in 2012 during Super Storm Sandy, where he was called out hundreds of times for service.
Why
Ford was chosen as Firefighter of the Year
“Shawn is a true, senior firefighter,” Mastandrea said, while noting he is a mentor to younger members, where he “bridges the gap” between senior officers and rank-and-file firefighters. “On Oct. 31, 2024, while working an off-duty film detail in South Kearny, Firefighter Ford observed a pro -
Ford was appointed to the Kearny Fire Department April 2005 and recently completed his 20th year of service. For all of those years, he’s been assigned to Station 3 — Midland Avenue Fire Headquarters — Mastandrea said. He is also, in addition to regular firefighter and EMT training, an advanced swift-water rescue operator and operates Marine 3, the Kearny fireboat.
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-Rami Alrabaa
