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Weehawken Reporter NINE WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS SERVING HUDSON COUNTY • STORIES UPDATED CONTINUOUSLY AT WWW.HUDSONREPORTER.COM • A PUBLICATION OF THE HUDSON REPORTER

VOLUME 26, NUMBER 44 • SUNDAY, May 27, 2012

Green energy with green thumbs Weehawken man joins coworkers to plant 600 trees in the Amazon rainforest

SUMMER SCAM – Weehawken’s Director of Public Safety Jeff Welz advises residents to be aware of potential scam artists. To avoid being a victim of a scam, do not let unknown people inside your home, call the police if there is any doubt, and do not give out personal information.

‘Tis the season to be scammed Weehawken public safety director advises residents to stay safe, secure this summer By Gennarose Pope DOWN IN THE DIRT – Weehawkenite John LoPresto helped reforest the Amazon rainforest in Brazil on a five-day reforestation initiative with Viridian Energy in May.

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ormally, John LoPresto returns to his home in Weehawken, where he’s lived for 14 years, from his day’s work explaining the benefits of switching to green and clean energy to New Jerseyans, and sleeps in a normal bed like most people do. On May 7, after grilling a fresh-caught meal under the Amazonian rainforest canopy, he and his fellow Viridian Energy independent associates decided to set up makeshift

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hammocks in the jungle and sleep under the stars. Five minutes in, as they all gathered in awe around what they thought was yet another harmless indigenous snake, their local guide flipped out, stabbed it dead with a stick of bamboo, and lifted it into the air with a machete. It was a bushmaster snake. One bite from the highly venomous pit viper – the most deadly in South America – and the victim is dead within 12 minutes.

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he temperatures are rising, lawns are growing, trees are blooming, and residents are coming out of winter hibernation. The time has come for gardening, and parties, and swimming, and…big fat holes in the roof, amongst other unfortunate and sundry home repair needs brought to light by the shining summer sun. What else comes out in warmer weather aside from birds and flowers? Scam artists, according to Weehawken Director of Public Safety Jeff Welz. “Obviously folks can’t do home repairs in the winter, so every time the weather turns, the home repair con artists come out,” he explained.

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Over the last five years, around two reported scams have been successfully pulled off in Weehawken per year, he said. But even that small number is too much, because they are absolutely preventable.

Contractor cons “Here’s how it goes,” Welz said. “Person comes to your door. ‘Hi, I’m such-and-such contractor. I’m repairing your neighbor’s house and they have a leak and we can’t see it. We noticed you have a window facing the leak and we just need to look out that window.’” The first mistake is to let them in, sort of like with vampires. You’re safe until you let them in, explained Welz.

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‘I have your back’ Union City-bred senator kicks off re-election campaign at local high school By Gennarose Pope Reporter Staff Writer

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.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) kicked off his re-election campaign against state Sen. Joe Kyrillos (R-13) for a new term in the U.S. Senate at Union City High School (UCHS) the morning of May 21, surrounded by thousands of high school students waving campaign signs. “I went to high school in Union City, but it sure didn’t look like this,” Menendez announced. “Six years ago, I announced the start of my campaign for senate at Union Hill High School, which is my alma mater.” He received a few boos from Emerson fans – before the current high school

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complex opened, the students were split between two rival institutions. Menendez grew up on Hudson Avenue a few blocks from the school and raised his children Alicia and Robert Jr. in the city. His children, all grown up now, showed the students a video of their father eating breakfast at the Kennedy Boulevard IHOP and singing to the wait staff there. “I love them so dearly, even when they’re dissing on me on the video,” Menendez said. “I have been fortunate to have visited many places in this great nation and around the world, but I always hurry to come back home.” BACK TO HOME BASE – Sen. Robert Menendez chose to kick off his re-election campaign for U.S. senate at his hometown’s new high school.

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BRIEFS Tall ships set sail on Hudson to kick off Fleet Week New York, OpSail 2012 or a moment, the Hudson River looked like a scene from “Pirates of the Caribbean” as 17 tall ships from around the world sailed past the New Jersey and Manhattan waterfronts, followed by 10 warships, both domestic and foreign. Military aircraft soared overhead spewing streams of red, white, and blue as hundreds of children and adults swarmed the piers to catch a glimpse of history. The ships entered the harbor on Wednesday at around 9 a.m., traveled north up the Hudson, and made their way south before docking, kicking off OpSail 2012 and Fleet Week. Docking locations and tour times for the modern military vessels and historic tall ships visiting New York are available at www.nywaterway.com/FleetWeek2012.aspx. The New York Waterway ferry and bus network will provide free commuter service for all active duty military personnel in uniform from any nation and American veterans May 23 through 30. Servicemen and women must present identification showing their active duty or veteran status to ride free on ferries departing from New Jersey terminals in Edgewater, Port Imperial and Lincoln Harbor in Weehawken, and 14th Street in Hoboken. For schedules, prices and additional information please call (800) 533-3779, or visit http://www.nywaterway.com or www.facebook.com/nywaterway.

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Dog and good Samaritan rescued from 100-foot cliff n unleashed Yorkshire terrier fell 25 ft. onto a rock outcropping after slipping through the fence that protects the public from the Palisades cliffs near Hamilton Park in Weehawken at around 11 p.m. on May 22, North Hudson Regional Fire Director Jeff Welz said Thursday. When the 22-year-old woman who had been walking the terrier screamed, 19-year-old Luis Lopez climbed over the fence to try and rescue the dog. Though his intentions were good, he ended up becoming stranded on the cliff himself. North Hudson firefighters arrived at the scene and used a rope-and-ladder rescue method to retrieve Lopez and the dog. Neither sustained any serious injuries, Welz said. “Although the outcome was really good, the man took a real risk because the dog was so far down,” he added. “A few feet to the right or left would have led to a 100-ft. plummet straight down.” Welz added that the fire department did a great job of getting them back up, but attempting a rescue like that as a citizen is something the department does not recommend. If it happens, he said, wait for emergency personnel with the proper and safe equipment to arrive.

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Weehawken to hold Memorial Day Parade he Township of Weehawken will honor veterans with a Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28 at 9 a.m. Parade participants will include a police motorcycle escort, the Marines Jr. ROTC, the high school marching band, the N.J. Army National Guard

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CALENDAR WEEK The Weehawken Reporter welcomes entries of community interest for its weekly Calendar listings. To be considered for publication, entries must be received one week prior to publication date. Additionally, LOOK MOM, A PIRATE SHIP! – A young no information will spectator watched as 17 tall ships and 10 war- be accepted via ships cruised up and down the Hudson River phone call. May 23 to kick off Fleet Week. (See Brief.)

113th Infantry, and Mayor Richard Turner and the Township Council. Starting at the assembly point of Highpoint and Gregory avenues, the parade will proceed west on Highpoint to Hudson Avenue, north on Hudson Avenue to Maple Street, east on Maple Street to Ridgely Place, and continue onto Pleasant Avenue to Park Avenue. They will stop after proceeding east on 49th Street to Boulevard East, travel south and finish at Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument on Boulevard East. In case of rain, the program and exercises will be held at Weehawken High School Gym located at Liberty Place beginning at 11 a.m. The town requests residents display their American flags.

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upcoming Weehawken High School Class of 1957 will have their 55th class reunion on Saturday, Oct. 13, at La Reggia Restaurant, located in The Meadowlands Plaza Hotel, Secaucus. Buffet dinner, open bar, DJ and souvenir reunion booklet – $60. For more info. contact: Josephine Gullo Doring (201) 866-7477, Lois Holford Keenan (609) 978-8828, or Arlene Mulder Broemmer (201) 864-0433

ongoing Shabbat Services for Temple Beth El in North Bergen are on Fridays at 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, Shabbat morning at 9:15 a.m. Join us for our wonderful kiddish afterward for fellowship and discussion and enjoy a scoop of our famous egg salad and cup of coffee. Introduction to Judaism will run from Nov. – June at Temple Beth El of continued on page 4

Local Civil War surgeon exposed ‘dishonorable’ burial of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw By Gennarose Pope Reporter Staff Writer

was taken prisoner by the rebels the morning after the assault on Fort Wagner, South Carolina, July 19, 1863,” U.S. Navy Surgeon John Tarleton Luck wrote in a letter to the editor of the Army and Navy Journal in October of 1865. As Luck was being escorted to the Charleston prisoner’s hospital by confederate soldiers, he noticed Colonel Robert Gould Shaw’s dead body lying next to his deceased black sergeant. Luck’s letter continues, “Brigadier-General Hagood, commanding the rebel forces, said to me: ‘Had [Shaw] been in command of white troops I should have given him an honorable burial. As it is, I shall bury him in the common trench, with the negroes that fell with him.’” Luck, who spent his post-Navy days practicing medicine in Union Hill (now Union City) and his final hours in his home in Weehawken, thus became a Civil War whistleblower of sorts. The letter he sent to the editor tore through the ranks of history and brought to light the fact that Shaw had been buried in a common grave with his fallen soldiers rather than given the burial deemed proper for those of similar rank. In further controversy, the nature of Hagood’s alleged statement (which has seen both more

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harsh and more proper permutations in various publications and historical accounts) lends a decidedly racist tone to what was considered “dishonorable.”

Defining ‘dishonor’ Shaw was the commander of the famous 54th Regiment Massachusetts Infantry, made up of the Civil War’s first assembled black troops. The epic Second Battle of Fort Wagner was memorialized in director Edward Zwick’s 1989 movie “Glory,” and the very scene which Luck alludes to in his letter serves as the film’s dramatic, slow-motion climax. Racism is clearly implied in Hagood’s alleged statement, as it could be interpreted to mean that a burial alongside black soldiers compounds the dishonor of being buried in a mass grave. However, one must take into account both Shaw’s and his family’s sentiments to see the other side. In “War and Remembrance from the Iliad to Vietnam,” author James Tatus writes, “Shaw’s family thought it the most glorious internment possible.” In addition, Shaw’s willingness to command the first black regiment in and of itself, in addition to the movie’s screenplay based in part on Shaw’s letters, suggests he would have preferred to be buried with his soldiers.

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The 54th Regiment Massachusetts was authorized in March of 1863 by Massachussetts Gov. John A. Andrew, just after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. Fort Wagner was a Confederate battery that stood south of Charleston Harbor and was widely considered one of the toughest of the Confederate States’ beachhead defenses. Hagood and Brigadier General William B. Taliaferro were in command. On July 18, 1863, the 54th led a bloody assault on the fort, during which Shaw was shot through the chest and killed during battle with 29 of his men. Twenty-four died later from wound complications, 149 were wounded, 15 were captured, and 52 were never accounted for, bringing the casualty total to 272. “The 54th Mass (colored reg’t), went into that awful carnage under its noble commander, Col. Shaw, when a Rebel bullet struck as he gained the parapet” the July 27, 1863 edition of the New York Tribune stated. “It lost every field officer, every captain, and a lieutenant only remained to order it back.” They lost one fourth of their men, which was the highest loss for the infantry during the war. Though the Union was unable to take the fort, the 54th received recognition from Lincoln for its valor and for contributing to their final victory.

From Iowa to war to home Luck, who is assumed to have been born in Iowa in 1838 as one of 12 children, graduated from Harvard Medical School and Columbia University and practiced in his home state until the civil War began. Luck entered the Navy on Jan. 29, 1862, and according to Luck’s obituary in the1909 Daily Dispatch, he was “one of the first to answer the

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Glory, war, and Luck

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CIVIL WAR SURGEON – U.S. Navy Surgeon Dr. John T. Luck, Weehawken resident and Union Hill medical practitioner, helped bring the nature of the burial of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw to light after being taken prisoner in Charleston, South Carolina. call and he entered the navy and was proud of the fact that his commission was signed by Lincoln.” After he was captured in Charleston in 1863, he was moved to Columbia and confined in a prison there for three months. He was then sent to Libby Prison, notorious for its mistreatment of prisoners. He was released two weeks later.

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peacock fish right out of the river, and mangos and papaya plucked from trees. “It’s the most amazing thing,” he said. “We could learn a valuable lesson about sustainable lifestyles and healthier diets this way.” Max Maia, who runs Turtle Lodge just off the Amazon River, has owned the property for as long as he can remember, LoPresto said. At one point Maia sold off part of his land, once densely forested, and he was devastated to find the buyers had completely razed what they bought. So Maia bought it back, and now, in the process of undoing the damage the buyers had done, he uses the reacquired land to teach tourists about reforestation and indigenous plant life. For instance, LoPresto learned that there are over 100,000 species of trees in the rainforest alone, and that beneath them thrive “crazy” things like black speckled Caymans (alligators), gigantic tarantulas, and poisonous

THAT’S THE AMAZON! – John LoPresto joined Viridian Energy coworkers and traveled to the Amazonian rainforest in May. Together, they planted 600 new trees and plants.

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“We went from, ‘Yo, yo, yo, we’re in the Amazon kickin’ it with Amazonians’ to ‘I want my mommy, I wanna go home’ in a matter of seconds,” LoPresto said. But they stuck it out; a little warier, and a little wiser, thanks to the expert protection of the guides from Turtle Lodge on Turtle Lake in Brazil. This is how he and his cohorts, or “voluntours” as he called them, spent the second night of their third biannual tree planting excursion hosted by Viridian to the deforested areas of the Mamori region as part of the Amazon Preservation Project. During this particular five-day trip, 29 participants planted 600 new trees and indigenous plants. Their goal is to plant 5,000 over the next 10 years.

“I’ve always been into the green movement and supporting companies that support the planet,” LoPresto said. “Once you’re on the mission, you realize you’re doing something most people only dream about.”

Kickin’ it in the Amazon “The rainforest is responsible for almost 50 percent of the oxygen we breathe on this planet,” LoPresto explained. “The whole thing just blew me away, and being a Jersey City kid who grew up with a passion for the environment really brought it home for me. I felt so lucky.” LoPresto’s enthusiasm for the environment, for the trip, and for life in general accompanied every word he spoke as he described the thrills of eating raw chicken caught from the wild,

“The rainforest is responsible for almost 50 percent of the oxygen we breathe on this planet.” – John LoPresto plants of many varieties. He also learned that during the rainy season, the end of which LoPresto experienced on his visit, the river is 40 whole feet deeper than normal in every direction, which makes for some fascinating boat trips. “Imagine boating through tree trunks,” LoPresto posited. “Fantastic! As a part of this trip, you don’t just see the Amazon. You’re in the dirt, you’re putting trees back in the soil, and you’re responsible for years and years of second and third growth areas.” Hence his term ‘voluntourism.’

Why green energy? “Coal was used in the 1850s to power locomotive trains. Are we still driving around on horse and buggies? No,” LoPresto said. “In addition, coal is the most polluting energy in the industry right now.”

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And nuclear energy is no better, he added, and cited Fukushima as an example. In his experience, people on the whole want to do their part to help the environment, and so have gotten on the recycling and energy efficient light bulb wagons. “What makes more sense is to choose a cleaner source of energy,” LoPresto explained. “It’s the same bill, the same service, the same meter reading, and there is no hardware involved. The switch has more of an impact than all of the recycling you could muster in 20 years.” When the economy went south, LoPresto was working for a planet-conscious, biodegradable faction of Amazon.com, and he decided he wanted something different. And that he wanted to work for himself. He found that opportunity as an independent associate with Viridian when they hit the Jersey market in February of 2010.

“It’s not a matter of convincing someone to buy something they don’t need, since we all use energy,” he said. “People are incredibly cynical, analytical, and hypocritical when faced with new things, but a change that saves money and the planet at the same time is a no-brainer.” In six weeks, 26,000 residents had made the switch, he said, and he realized he had found his niche. “It’s become my mission,” LoPresto added. “It makes more sense than anything I’ve ever done in my life.” For more about the Amazon Preservation Project, visit www.viridiansustainability initiative.com.

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Portraits of anguish and joy Photos and profile win state-wide awards

he life of a gay artist, photographs from 9/11 ceremonies, images of a painful Holocaust loss, as well as reflections of hope and depictions of ordinary life brought The Hudson Reporter’s staff writers and photographers awards recently in the Garden State Journalist Associations’ contest. The newspaper chain, with offices in Hoboken and Bayonne, publishes nine newspapers: The Hoboken Reporter, Bayonne Community News, Weehawken Reporter, Jersey City Reporter, Secaucus Reporter, North Bergen Reporter, Union City Reporter, West News York Reporter, and Midweek Reporter. Staff writer Stephen LaMarca, who recently began coverage of the Hoboken beat, won first place for the Personality Profile award for a story called “The Brute Tells All,” an account of the life and work of a North Bergen artist who tragically died while crossing a highway. “It’s always nice that our efforts get recognized,” said Editor-in-Chief Caren Matzner. “Stephen went the extra mile for his story by calling the longtime partner of the late artist to get a sense of their intense, creative life together. He could have just written the standard obit, but he took a chance and he got an interesting story as a result.”

neighborhood of Hoboken, where a string of small row houses are. “I always have my camera handy in Hoboken because there are so many beautiful aspects of smalltown life in this square mile,” Matzner said. “When I saw the brownstones and other structures reflected so perfectly in a car window, I had to snap a shot. I’m glad other people liked the photo.” Senior staff writer Al Sullivan, who works as a beat reporter for the Bayonne Community News, won first place in Photography News for photo called “Bayonne Remembers 9/11,” depicting a yellow rose left on the Bayonne monument in memory of one of the victims of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Sullivan also won first place for a photo called “What’s in a Memory,” a tearful image of a Holocaust survivor whose husband, also a Holocaust survivor, had just passed away. In the Photo Essay/Story awards, Sullivan’s images of kids at a local school taking part in a world record effort at blowing bubbles also won first place for the collection, “Bubbles for Autism.” “As for the photos that won, Al Sullivan is a talented observer, so it’s no surprise that his photos win awards the way his newspaper articles have done,” Matzner said.

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Also an award winner, Matzner won first place in Feature Photography for a photo called “Time to Reflect.” The photo was taken in the Willow Terrace

The Garden State Journalists Association was founded in 1927 as the Hudson County Press Club, and later, when its reach extended farther across the northern portion of the state, it became the North Jersey Press Club. After merging with the Working Press Association, it became the Garden State Journalists Association.

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“Unless you’ve got a neck you don’t need,” he said. All joking aside, if people let them in, he continued, they usually don’t lock their own doors behind themselves, and as the “contractor” and the resident are checking out the “leak” in one room, a cohort lets him or herself in and steals from another room. A second possible scenario might play out like this: a fake contractor comes to a person’s door and says they’re doing repairs on the neighbor’s water pipes, one of which just happens to run through that person’s back yard. “They say they need permission to go onto your property, offer to show you the pipe, and take you down the alley to the back of the house,” Welz said. “And all of a sudden a second person sitting in a car across the street goes into your house, grabs and runs. By the time you come back around, the guy says, ‘Thank you very much,’ and a week later you can’t find your Rolex.”

Playing on fear and sympathy Some con artists play on residents’ fears to get what they want. They’ll say they were driving through and noticed someone’s cornice was about to fall off and that it should be fixed before someone gets hurt. Or they’ll play the innocent, helpful, charitable con artist and suggest they get the repairs done as soon as possible – even if it’s not with their company – and then they offer a free consultation to confirm the danger. And after the incredible gift of a “free” consultation, once again the Rolex goes missing. “Sometimes they may play on your sympathy,” Welz said. “Someone comes to your door and says, ‘I need to use your phone! My wife is in the car having a seizure!’ So what you do is you make the ambulance call for them. You’re doing your civic duty.”

“Here’s the number one rule,” Welz emphasized. “If you’re not expecting anybody, do not let them past the front door.” While contractors are not required to have identification on them, utility workers from electrical, gas, phone, cable, and water companies are, Welz explained. However, some con artists have created fake identification. The second rule, he said, is to call the Weehawken police department immediately if there is any doubt whatsoever. The police know which companies are real and can confirm or deny the legitimacy of whoever arrives at the door. Residents should tell the solicitors they are going to call the police, and lock the door behind them before they do. “Usually, they’ll run like the dickens if they’re not legit,” Welz said. “If they are, they’ll wait for us to confirm.” Finally, one should never give out any personal information to anyone they do not know; including last name or even date of birth, much less a social security number or any kind of account number or password. This rule extends not only to in-person visitors, but to online and phone solicitors. Giving out information to the wrong person can result in identity theft, Welz explained. “If in doubt, call the police,” he insisted. “I cannot emphasize that enough. And if you have already been the victim of a scam, please give the police any information you may have so that we can help prevent it from happening to others in the future.” In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1. For nonemergencies, call the Weehawken Police Department at (201) 863-7800.

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Luck relocated to Bull’s Ferry Road in Weehawken and set up a medical practice on Bergenline Avenue in Union Hill. He served as post commander of the Grand Army of the Republic Union Hill, was a consulting physician to the North Hudson Hospital, and served as the town’s school trustee and library commissioner for many years. He died on Jan. 4, 1909 at North Hudson after a long and painful illness, according to the Hudson Dispatch obituary.

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LUCK TO LINCOLN – Weehawken and Union Hill Civil War veteran Dr. John T. Luck hand wrote this letter to Abraham Lincoln. The letter, dated Nov. 28, 1863, reads: “To his excellency Abraham Lincoln, President of the U.S. The enclosed letter from Brig Gen Neal Dow, U.S. Army I succeeded in bringing from Libby Prison, Richmond and in conformity with his request I send it to you. With great respect, your obedient servant, John T. Luck, Asst. Surgeon US Navy.”

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Union City park enthusiast and local historical preservation advocate Tony Squire came upon Luck’s letter to the editor while researching another Civil War veteran at the New York Public Library. A former Navy corpsman himself who has worked in the medical field, Squire’s attention was caught. At first, he found no biography, diaries, or relatives associated with Luck, then was fortunate enough to discover bits of information through online forums that led to secondary sources and newspaper accounts. In honor of Memorial Day, Squire contacted the Reporter and passed on his research, and with it he hopes to inspire two things: first, to encourage Civil War researchers to further explore Luck’s military life; and second, that Union City’s Historical Preservation Committee will consider erecting a plaque that lists Union Hill and West Hoboken Civil War veterans.

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A veritable who’s who of local Democrats sat in the first two rows of the large gymnasium in support of Menendez’s campaign, including Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner, Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer, Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healey, Rep. Albio Sires (D-33), U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), and Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop. Union City Mayor and State Senator Brian Stack was one of the few chosen to introduce Menendez to the crowd. A surprising number of local politicos did not make an appearance, including North Bergen Mayor and Sen. Nicholas Sacco, West New York Mayor Felix Roque, Secaucus Mayor Mike Gonnelli, Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairman Mark Smith, County Executive Tom DeGise, Sen. Sandra Cunningham, and Assemblyman Charles Mainor.

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“My parents did not have nor did they seek an easy life,” Menendez told the crowd. His mother was a seamstress in New Jersey factories and his father was, he said, an itinerant carpenter. “We never had more than just enough money to pay the rent and put food on the table. What we had was worth more than what we liked.” He told the students that education is the key to having a better life, and recalled that he himself was an introverted and shy student, but thanks to his teacher Gail Harper and many others who taught him, he was able to break out of his shell and become the public servant he is today. “My parents taught me to never start a fight, but they also taught me that when fairness or justice were threatened, you had to fight back,” Menendez added. “When people tried to take advantage of you, you had to fight back.” This is why, he said, he fights for the New Jersey middle class. Menendez deemed the high school “home to all kinds of great achievement” and congratulated UCHS English as a Second Language teacher Kristine Liguori-Nazzal for being selected as Hudson County Teacher of the Year.

“[The American Dream suggests] success is possible because the same rules apply to everyone,” Mendenez said, “But I’m afraid that’s not necessarily the case today.” He asked the students to imagine a football game on the rooftop stadium where Union City’s team had to run 20 yards for a first down, whereas the opposing team only had to run five. “That’s what it’s like for the middle class these days,” he said.

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Playing by the rules “Having the same rules for everyone simply means having the same shot. A fair shot,” Menendez said. “So the question is, will the rules be fair? Will the rules help the middle class, or will they hurt them?” Some of these “rules” he went on to discuss pertained to pet issues such as college loan rates, domestic abuse, juvenile diabetes, equal opportunity education, equal wages for women and men, adequate healthcare coverage, and senior and social security benefits. “For too long Wall Street played by a different set of rules,” he said. “They got to gamble with our economy and the middle class got stuck with the bill.” And, of course, he said, there’s the matter of unemployment. Menendez reported that for 26 consecutive months, America has seen job growth, which he noted as an indicator of a recovering economy. But, he said, there is a lot more work to do. “In these tough times nothing is more important than fighting back to make and save good jobs,” he explained. “A good job is about more than making a living. It is about making a life.” He called New Jersey the “medicine chest” of the nation, citing his role in obtaining $53 million in tax credits for 133 of the state’s biotech companies that have created jobs. “We cannot return to the failed policies that brought us to the verge of a new depression in this country,” Menendez said. “We need to move forward, not backwards.” Menendez announced toward the end of his speech, just as attention was beginning to wane, “Todos estaban conmigo en esto momento haciendo historia (‘those who are with me are making history this moment’).”

PROGENAL SUPPORT – Sen. Robert Menendez’s daughter Alicia (left) and son Robert Jr. helped their father start his re-election campaign at Union City High School. His sudden launch into Spanish brought the students to their feet. “The promise of tomorrow is a bright light that shines on each of you,” he said. “And as your United States senator, just know this: I have your back.”

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t’s funny how the game of softball works some times. A year ago, North Bergen’s softball team was clearly the best team in Hudson County. It was the Bruins and then the rest. The Bruins steamrolled through the regular season. They owned a veteran lineup and had the best player in the county. It was destined for the Bruins to win the Hudson County Tournament title, right? Wrong. Union City managed to upset the Bruins, 6-5, in the championship game. It was the lone loss that North Bergen suffered inside the confines of the county all season. It just happened to come at the wrong time. Needless to say, it was a heartbreaking setback. Although veteran head coach Tom Eagleson had won his fair share of county titles in his storied career, the loss to Union City a year ago had to sting more than any other, simply because the Bruins were such the clear-cut favorites. “We were pretty disappointed,” said catcher Kayla Muniz. “We took that loss pretty bad, because we did everything together and thought we should have won.” “That game ended with Kayla crying at second base,” Eagleson said. “It was an emotional loss.” So when the 2012 season began, the Bruins might have hoped to return to the title game and avenge that defeat, but at the time, they only seemed to be nothing more than pipe dreams. The veteran team from a year ago had mostly graduated, including standout four-year pitcher and slugger Carla Arismendi, the 2011 Hudson Reporter Most Valuable Player of gone to play Division I softball at Southern University. “We basically had six new starters,” Eagleson explained. “We had Kayla at catcher

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and Sabrina Reyes at third base coming back. We also had Nerylix Cerda back, but we moved her from left field to shortstop. It’s hard to explain, but I think this was the team that I would have least expected to win a county championship in the last 20 years. I never expected it.” One of the main reasons why Eagleson didn’t know what to expect lied within his pitching. For the last 20 years, Eagleson never had to worry a single moment about his pitching and who was throwing the ball. There was always an endless parade of pitchers, standout AllCounty hurlers who remained in the circle for four years and never moved. It was almost like Eagleson was presented with a superstar pitcher every four years. One left, the other arrived. Like a revolving door of flamethrowers. Needless to say, the coach was blessed for two full decades. When Arismendi left, Eagleson was left with a dilemma. There was no freshman superstar in the making. The only one left was junior Jessica Feria, a left-hander with control problems. “Last summer, when she started pitching for us in summer ball, she was walking like 6-to-8 batters a game,” Eagleson said. “It was almost hard to watch. In the fall, she got better and cut it down to maybe three a game. That gave us a little hope.” But when the 2012 season began, the Bruins sputtered out of the gate. “In our last scrimmage, Secaucus no-hit us,” Eagleson said. “I was worried. I wondered, ‘What in the world are we going to do?’” The Bruins lost three of their first six games, including a 2-1 setback to Hoboken. The oncemighty Bruins appeared to be a little bit pedestrian, having lost one county game to Ferris, giving the Bulldogs their first win of the sea-

TASTY TIDBITS Top scholar-athletes honored by NJSIAA Rodriguez signs four-year deal with Bears, shines at mini-camp lthough she’s one of the best all-around track and field athletes in Hudson County, Sarah Sisk has never had the chance to concentrate solely on her athleticism. “In my household, academics always came first,” said Sisk, who stands a chance to be the St. Dominic Academy Class of 2012 valedictorian in a week or so. In a week where Sisk helped the Blue Devils to capture yet another Hudson County outdoor championship by capturing four medals – two gold and two silver – she also traveled to the Pines Manor in Edison to receive the NJSIAA’s Scholar/Athlete award from her school. Sisk was one of a handful of top local student/athletes to receive the honor. “It’s something that I always wanted throughout my high school days,” Sisk said. “I knew that some of my former teammates received the honor, so it’s something I worked hard for. It’s nice to get recognized for the hard work in class as well as in track.” Sisk, who will attend NYU in the fall, was impressed to see so many other student/athletes in the room at the Pines Manor.

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However, Muniz made sure that there would be no repeat of 2011 on her own. She blasted a two-run homer over the fence in the first inning and added another tworun blast in the sixth, leading the Bruins to the 7-3 victory over Hoboken and the Hudson County Tournament championship. It might have come a year later than expected, but the Bruins were the queens of Hudson County softball once again. QUEENS OF THE COUNTY – North Bergen wasn’t expected to win Muniz never hit a the Hudson County Tournament like the Bruins were in years past, home run over a before but the Bruins managed to defeat Hoboken last week, 7-3, to cap- fence Saturday and she ture the county title. managed to get two. Quite an accomson after seven losses. “All of a sudden, things just clicked,” plishment. “It was a great way to start the game and we Eagleson said. “We went on a little run. We got big hits when we needed them.” just kept going from there,” Muniz said. “Once And the wild lefty suddenly became dominant. I hit the second one, I had full faith that we “That’s been the whole key,” Eagleson said. were going to get it. We were the underdog all “She’s come back and been unbelievable. I season. Maybe that helped. We had to prove never expected her to do what she’s done. everyone wrong that we were the best team.” Feria did her job, holding the Red Wings to She’s won 20 games for us. She’s beaten some good teams. Her walk-to-strikeout ratio now is just six hits, striking out six and more imporincredible. She struck out 16 in one game. tantly, walking just two. She’s made her mark as a top pitcher in the county and can now fall She’s really been phenomenal.” The Bruins have rolled off 16 straight wins, into place with the other great Bruin hurlers, including a win over state-ranked Monroe, because she has the county title as proof. It was Eagleson’s 12th county championship. since that setback to Ferris in mid-April. They motored through Lincoln, Secaucus and Now northern New Jersey’s all-time leader in McNair Academic to get back to the Hudson coaching victories with 544, Eagleson might not have enjoyed a more fruitful victory. County Tournament title game once again. “Without a doubt, it’s more rewarding “We came together as a team and just got better and better,” said senior veteran Muniz, a when you’re not expected to win,” Eagleson four-year member of the Bruin varsity. “Jessica said. “Everything just fell into place at the was so much of a key. She came a long way right time. It weird, this sport. You can and progressed so much as a pitcher. She never really know when things like this happen. I seriously can’t explain it.” gained so much confidence.” No one can. That’s why in softball, you have When the Bruins gathered to face top-seeded Hoboken in the title game last Saturday at New to play the game. North Bergen is proof of that Jersey City University’s Gerrity Complex, – and has the county title now to prove it. Muniz had a message to her teammates. Jim Hague can be reached via e-mail at “I told them to leave it on the field, because you never know when you’re going to get OGSMAR@aol.com. You can also read Jim’s blog at www.jimhaguesports.blogspot.com. another chance,” Muniz said. She should know, remembering the anguish of a year ago.

“I was actually kind of shocked when I found out,” Walsh said. “I know there are a lot of good students who play sports and I know how hard they work. Schoolwork has always come first naturally for me. I’m not exactly hitting the books for 24 hours a day, but I do take it very seriously. It felt good to be recognized with the others.” Walsh, who first attended St. Anthony and then transferred to Marist as a sophomore, will head to the University of Arizona in the fall and hopes to study pharmaceutical science with the eventual plan of becoming a pharmacist. “I realized early on that there was a life beyond sports,” Walsh said. “I knew I needed to get a good education to continue down the path I want to go.” Walsh also was impressed with the enormity of the luncheon. “It was very impressive,” Walsh said. “I got to see and be with schools we’re not normally with. And all of those students SCHOLAR-ATHLETES – The NJSIAA held its 19th annual Scholar/Athlete were a lot like me, putting in the time in Program Sunday at the Pines Manor in Edison. From left are Shannon Mattern the schoolwork as well as athletics.” Walsh of Harrison, Sarah Sisk of St. Dominic Academy, Brandon Walsh of Marist and was especially happy to see a regular season basketball opponent from Plainfield, Kaydee Murphy of Holy Family Academy. Justin Sears, in attendance. “It was impressive,” Sisk said. “I didn’t expect it to be that big “He’s a good basketball player and he’s going to Yale,” Walsh of a thing. I walked into the room and it was a pretty big deal.” said of Sears, who faced St. Anthony in the Tournament of Another local athlete to receive the honor was Marist senior Champions final game at the IZOD Center the last two seasons. Brandon Walsh, a member of the Royal Knights’ basketball “That’s very impressive.” and football teams. see TIDBITS next page Walsh had no idea he was under consideration for the award.

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A first for Hayward, Royal Knights Marist wins county title, first time since 1993 arist head baseball coach Ron Hayward vividly recalled his lone chance of winning a Hudson County championship. It was 1998 and Hayward was a senior at Marist. “We lost to Memorial in the final,� Hayward said. “I never got another chance to win one.� Hayward took over the head coaching duties at his alma mater seven years ago. He jokingly made a comment to his players when the 2012 season began. “I told them that this was my seventh year and Michael Jordan won his first championship in the NBA in his seventh year,� Hayward said. “The kids all looked at me funny and laughed.� But Hayward was dead serious. Even though no one else considered the Royal Knights as a legitimate threat, he did. “I had to make them believe that they could actually do it,� Hayward said. “I told them that I didn’t expect them to lose more than five games this season.� Either Hayward has been tuned in to the Psychic Friends Network or reading some old works of famed soothsayer Kreskin, because those predictions were just a little too lofty, even for someone who goes by the name of Great Hagueini from time to time in this newspaper. “I did,� Hayward said. “I truly believed that. I got my assistant coach [Chris Hansen] to believe it and he had the kids believing it. After a while, the kids stopped laughing.� However, when the Ed Ford Memorial

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Hudson County Tournament began a few weeks ago, the Royal Knights were an afterthought. They received the No. 4 seed from the coaches. It wasn’t a resounding affirmation of acceptance of being one of the true tourney threats, just a squad that could somehow hang around until the semifinals at best. “I knew we had the chance,� Hayward said. “The fourth seed didn’t mean much. I knew we were going to have to play the best and beat the best to win it. We just needed to get the wins.� The Royal Knights definitely opened some eyes, when senior Mark Peralta, a transfer from now-defunct St. Mary’s, threw a no-hitter to defeat cross-town rival and top seeded Bayonne in the semifinals. “I definitely think that put so much confidence in our minds,� Hayward said. “We beat Bayonne and did so with Peralta throwing a no-hitter. I think that let us know that we could battle with anyone.� It certainly made others realize that the Royal Knights were for real. Sure enough, the reality tour continued for one more stop, as the Royal Knights came from behind to defeat St. Peter’s Prep, 7-5, in nine innings to win the Hudson County Tournament. It marked the first county crown for Marist since the 1993 season. Before the game against the Marauders, Hayward gathered his team together. “I told them to look me in the eyes and see what I saw,� Hayward said. “I told them that we put so much work into this and we weren’t going to lay down for anyone. I think that

helped when we fell behind (5-1 in the first inning). They didn’t give in. They didn’t quit.� Sophomore Matt Littrell, who has been brilliant all season long, managed to hold the Marauders down after the early lead and kept the game close. He retired an astounding 21 straight batters after the first inning to keep the game within reach. The Royal Knights (21-5) ROYAL CHAMPS – Marist celebrates after defeating St. Peter’s Prep then managed to last Saturday to capture the Ed Ford Memorial Hudson County scrape and claw Tournament championship, the first county title for the school since their way back in, 1993. getting clutch performances from succession to win the crown. Peralta, who had three hits and the RBI single Now, with a county title safely tucked away, in the fifth inning that tied the game at 5-5. Hayward doesn’t want to stop there. The Royal In the ninth inning, Josh Salgado delivered Knights own the top seed in the NJSIAA Nonthe game-winning RBI single and Danny Public South B bracket. Yes, Marist is in the Mirabel, another of the St. Mary’s refugees, South bracket now, as absurd as that seems. pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save They await the winner of Roselle Catholic-St. for the gritty Littrell, who earned his sixth win Joseph of Hammonton in the first round of the of the season. states next week. And Hayward finally had a championship. “We’re motivated to keep going,� Hayward It’s been a week to remember for Hayward, said. “But we’ve won something now. It takes who was elevated to the role of the athletic the pressure off them. We’re not worried about director at Marist, now that Larry Arico will who we have to play in the states. We know accompany his wife to Michigan, where she that they play special baseball down south.� has been hired as the women’s basketball They also seem to play special baseball in coach at the University of Michigan. north Bayonne as well. – Jim Hague “It feels good,� Hayward said. “They really worked hard for it. I still feel like it didn’t hapJim Hague can be reached via e-mail at pen. It’s incredible to get Marist a champi- OGSMAR@aol.com onship when I didn’t have a chance.� The Royal Knights defeated St. Anthony, Harrison, Bayonne and finally St. Peter’s in

touched over the years‌ Hudson Reporter H.S. Baseball Top Five: 1. Marist (21-5). 2. Bayonne (21-7). 3. St. Peter’s Prep (17-11). 4. Weehawken (15-11). 5. North Bergen (16-8). Hudson Reporter H.S. Softball Top Five: 1. North Bergen (20-5). 2. Hoboken (23-3). 3. McNair Academic (21-4). 4. Secaucus (21-5). 5. Hudson Catholic (17-5). – Jim Hague

So Sisk won four medals on Saturday, leading her team to a county championship and a day later, she had a seat in a ballroom with the 300 best student/athletes in New Jersey. That constitutes as a pretty good weekend. “I ran my PR [personal record] in the 800 [meter run] and it was a last minute decision to do so,â€? Sisk said. “It was nice to have something to be recognized for outside of sports.â€? Jim Hague can be reached via e-mail at OGSOther Hudson County student/athletes honored at the luncheon included Sairah Medinacelli of Ferris, Kaydee Murphy of MAR@aol.com Holy Family Academy, Gustavo Familia of Memorial, Kathleen Mercado of Secaucus, Tamarick Mays of Snyder and Marco Perez of Union City‌ North Bergen native Evan Rodriguez is now officially a professional football player. Rodriguez signed a four-year contract with the Chicago Bears, with the entire package coming close to $2.5 million. Rodriguez then went to Chicago to participate in the Bears’ rookie mini-camp and Spectacular 3+ acre estate lots in the most didn’t waste time impressing the Bears’ exclusive development on the seaside (the coaching staff and administration. One coach was quoted in the Chicago Tribune as mainland) overlooking Chincoteague Bay, saying, “Evan Rodriguez is the most islands and ocean beyond. Gated entrance, impressive all-around athlete we have in camp. The kid can do everything and he’s caretaker, private paved roads, community going to be a great player for us.â€? Rodriguez’s No. 88 jersey with the Bears pier, boat ramp, pool and club house which is already on sale. He’s definitely made it‌ includes 2 bdrm. guest suites for property Condolences to North Bergen girls’ basketball coach Dan Reardon, who lost his owners. Great climate, fishing, clamming and brother Mike tragically last week‌ National Seashore beaches nearby. Just 30 Former North Bergen pitcher Damien Seguen made the final roster and is a member miles south of Ocean City, Md. Absolute buy of the Newark Bears’ pitching staff. Seguen will definitely be a starter for the Bears, of a lifetime, recent bank sale makes these lots although it would be nice if the team knew available at 1/3 original price! Priced at only how to spell his name correctly‌ The official dedication of the Caven Point $49,000 to $65,000. athletic complex in the memory of Ed “The For more info call (757) 824-5284 Faaâ€? Ford will take place on June 14 at 3 p.m. It’s a fitting tribute to the man who litor email: oceanlandtrust@yahoo.com erally lived down there and will serve as a website with pictures: www.corbinhall.com permanent remembrance for his hard work and dedication to the thousands of kids he

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“With an 80-plus-year history, the organization seeks the advancement of journalism in New Jersey,” according to the association’s website, “and promotes the education, professional betterment and interaction of its members. Membership is open to those who live or work in the State of New Jersey and earn their living, full- or part-time, in the field of journalism in all its forms, including news and public relations.” The competition is unusual in that daily and weekly newspapers compete against each other in each category. Reporter co-publishers Dave Unger and Lucha Malato said they were proud of the accomplishments of the staff. “I congratulate the winners for the excellent job they do,” said Unger. “This is a reflection of a staff that does quality work on a weekly basis.” Malato said she was gratified by the fact that the Hudson Reporter staff received recognition from its peers. She called those working for the Hudson Reporter “dedicated and conscientious.” “I’m very pleased by their recognition,” she said. Earlier this year, the writers, photographers, sales and graphics staff were similarly honored by the New Jersey Press Association for work done in 2011. The Garden State Journalists Association will recognize the award winners at its annual awards dinner on May 24 at the Chart House in Weehawken.

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BAYONNE REMEMBERS 9/11 – A single yellow rose left in remembrance of one of the local victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks won a first place award for Al Sullivan.

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church will be having Silent Meditation on Fridays at 8:00 p.m. at 98 Columbia TR. Please, bring a blanket and/or cushion and wear comfortable clothing. Farmers Market Fruits and Vegetables vouchers are now available for qualifying seniors at the Weehawken Senior Center, 201 Highwood Avenue. For info: call (201) 3196060.

TIME TO REFLECT – The tranquility of a quiet street corner in Hoboken reflected in a car windshield caught Caren Matzner’s eye and won a First Place in Feature Photography.

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Swaminarayan Temple to celebrate 25th anniversary he Shree Swaminarayan Temple, located at 46 Louisa Place, will be commemorating their 25th anniversary with a week-long celebration beginning May 28. A parade will take place on June 2, beginning in West New York on 60th Street and Boulevard East at 2 p.m., travel south and end at the temple.

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Weehawken Weekenders to hold trips in summer, fall he Weehawken Weekenders will take a trip to the Platzl Brauhaus in Ponoma, N.Y., on Wednesday, June 20, for a day of fun, food, and entertainment. The day includes breakfast and lunch, followed by dinner at 4 p.m. There will be music, dancing, and bingo, and there is a pool available for anyone who

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BUBBLES FOR AUTISM – Al Sullivan captured these kids as they took part in a worldwide attempt to set a Guinness Book of World Records number of bubbles blown as part of a fundraising effort to fund autism research.

wishes to use it. The bus departs from the Weehawken Pathmark at 9 a.m. Tickets cost $70. On July 11, they will see “The Real Husbands of New Jersey” at the Royal Manor in Garfield for $45 which includes lunch. On July 18, Mayor Turner and the Township Council along with the Hudson County Office on Aging invites Weehawken seniors on a Hudson County boat ride aboard the “Spirit of New Jersey.” On Aug. 12, they will visit Magnanini’s Winery in Wallkill, N.Y. for a wine tasting, dinner, and dancing for $75. On Oct. 3, they will attend “Octoberfest” at the Royal Manor in Garfield for $45. On Oct. 20, they will visit the Nordic Lodge with all you can eat Lobster and more in Charlestown, R.I. and proceed to Mohegan Sun Casino for $125. The Weekenders are also planning an eightnight Canadian and New England cruise on the Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas, departing from Bayonne on Aug. 31, 2013 and sailing through Sept. 8. All trips include transportation and gratuities. Call the Weekenders office at (201) 3196059 for more information or to make a reservation.

WHAT’S IN A MEMORY – The history of a war and the tragic toll it took on ordinary people is reflected in Al Sullivan’s photograph of this Holocaust survivor who had just lost her husband.

County to commemorate Memorial Day May 24 udson County’s annual observance of Memorial Day will take place May 24 at 11 a.m. at the county veterans’ plot in Holy Name Cemetery, 823 West Side Ave., Jersey City. Attendees will include veterans’ organizations and their color guards from around the county; and the participation of ROTC students from both McNair Academy and Lincoln High Schools. A special tribute will be paid to Army Specialist Rafael A. Nieves Jr., who was killed recently while in action in the Paktika Province of Afghanistan. The 22-year-old army specialist, who grew up in Jersey City and Bayonne, was just two weeks short of completing his first tour of duty and returning home to his wife and two children, when his patrol came under attack. He served as a member of the Lincoln High School ROTC Corps of Cadets and took part in past Hudson County Memorial Day Observances. Hudson County Surrogate Donald DeLeo will serve as the program’s Master of Ceremonies. It is sponsored by County Executive Tom DeGise and the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

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Prieto Meadowlands preservation bill released by Assembly panel egislation that Assembly Budget Chairman Vincent Prieto has sponsored to promote preservation in the Meadowlands and Hackensack River regions was released Monday by an Assembly committee. The bill (A-2504) establishes the NJ Meadowlands Conservation Fund and provides for a designation on the state gross income tax return to permit taxpayers to make voluntary contributions to help support the work of the Meadowlands Conservation Trust. “The Meadowlands Conservation Trust benefits land preservation in the Hackensack River and Meadowlands regions,” said Prieto (D-Hudson/Bergen). “The trust acquires land to permanently preserve wetlands, waterways and open space, offering flood protection, clean water, wildlife habitat and passive recreations. These are all vital to our quality of life, and I’m confident many New Jerseyans will lend a helping hand once we make it easier to do so.” The bill was released by the Assembly Appropriations Committee and can now be considered by the full Assembly.

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$739,000 - Exceptional end unit 3Bed/3Bath Fanwood style home flooded w/natural sunlight! H/W flrs. Fireplace. Cherry cabinets. SS appl. Parking for 2cars. Community boasts 2pools w/jacuzzis, tot lot, waterfront promenade & shuttle to ferry. MLS#120005374

BAYONNE Starting @ $229,000 – Victory Lofts 1-2 Bedroom Lofts. A perfect Hybrid for the cosmopolitan lifestyle w/ soaring ceilings from 11 to 22ft. in ambient sunlight MLS#120000508 $299,000 – The Montrachet 2Bed /2Bath condos w/ elegant façade bespeaks the grandeur of the antebellum American South, wonderful enhancements & details, portico entry & parking. MLS#120000782 $589,000 – Modern, attractive & stylish commercial building (mixed use) w/remodeled 3Bed, 6rm. Duplex apartments & hairdresser, on main st. w/ good traffic flow & convenient to parking, core businesses & service. MLS#120001252 $494,000 – Large 3 Family situated on corner, double lot w/ parking for 3 plus cars. Completely renovated, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, 2 fireplaces. Great income potential!!! MLS#120001262 HOBOKEN $560,000 - One of Hoboken's unique 2 Bedroom units. Circular great room w/8 south facing windows, natural sunlight, great closet space, hwd flrs, c/a/c, w/d in unit. Parking included. Gym in the building and great storage. MLS#120000956 $584,900 – Large 2B/2B condo just steps from shopping and transportation! C/A, Hwd flrs, granite & ss appl. Fingerprint enabled dead both at the all the units entrance. Large balcony. MLS#110013250 $675,000 - 2b/2b home you’re greeted by a blend of old world charm & modern sophistication. Exposed brick, high ceilings, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, w/d, landscaped deeded yard, 400s/f deeded storage & moments from PATH MLS#120003632 $599,000 - Simply elegant, unique & magnificent 2 Bed/2 Bath condo w/even amenity! California closets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, gas fireplace, private deck, lrg shared yard & garage parking! MLS#120004161 $845,000 – Spacious 3Bed /2Bath duplex convenient to PATH, hwd flrs, deeded garage parking, central air, w/d, dish-

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$329,000 - Large 1 bedroom duplex near path. Common backyard, large bedroom with master bath great closet space, laundry room , hardwood floors thru out. MLS#120005637

$349,000 - Sunny one-bedroom uptown condo...renovated kitchen w/SS appliances, granite, wine cooler, breakfast bar exposed brick, w/d and individual storage cages in basement - close to transportation. Estate Sale. MLS#120005588

washer, microwave, Jacuzzi, $362,758 - Great 2 family in the upgraded kitchen & private Western Slope. Wonderful backyard w/above ground pool. Full terrace. MLS#120004867 unfinished basement w/ laundry $624,999 - Spacious, beautifully area. Tons of storage space & appointed and impeccably great transportation to NYC and maintained 2 bed/2 bath condo Journal Sq. MLS#120002495 w/incredible private terrace for outdoor enjoyment! Modern $469,000 - Lovely one Bedroom kitchen, central a/c, w/d, walk-in at the Shore, a waterfront luxury closet, deeded garage parking complex. 800 sq.ft interior w/ and 25' x 40' deeded yard! 60 sq.ft balcony. Chic chef's MLS#120004934 kit w/ss appliances, w/d, 24/7concierge, gym, sauna, JACOB-BULL’S FERRY steam, Jacuzzi, kids playroom, $420,000 - OWNER SAYS SELL!!! roof deck. MLS#120003554 Albany 2 Bedroom unit on Southern most row of community!! $419,000 - Charming brick row Great location near park, pool, ferry home w/NYC views on lovely bus and bus to NYC!!!! Ogden Ave full of original detail MLS#110009423 features front yard w/flowering tree says "WELCOME", high $439,000 - Fabulous 2Bed/1Bth ceilings, 2 bed plus den, large Albany style home. Totally renovat- deck overlooking NYC ed kitchen. Extended breakfast bar, MLS#120004868 SS appliances, stylish cabinetry & Granite. Community features two RUTHERFORD pools w/jacuzzis, tot lot, waterfront $245,000 - Like new, spacious & promenade & shuttle to ferry. Beautifully maintained 2BR / 2BA MLS#120001831 Condo w/ hwd flrs, granite counters, stainless steel & $534,000 - Stylish waterfront garage parking. A Wonderful Bergen II for sale!!! Views of residence to call home. river/city from every room!! ss MLS#110007660 appli, granite, recessed lighting, hwd flrs, ADT home alarm system, $599,000 - Do not miss this rare California closets 2 pools w/ opportunity!! Unparalleled waterjacuzzis, tot lot, waterfront prome- front top floor 2Bed/ 2Bath nade & free shuttle. condo!! Balcony w/ River & MLS#120001135 Manhattan views. MLS#100005594 $405,000 - Unique Albany style home for sale!! Parking for 2 cars- $199,000 - A gem tuck away! one in garage. Community boasts Corner unit filled with lots of 2 outdoor pools w/Jacuzzis, tot lot, natural light. Come see this waterfront promenade and free 1 Bedroom with parking in 728 shuttle to NY Waterways and light sq. ft. of living space, great open rail. MLS#120000333 floor plan with only a 3minute walk to the train station! Be in $649,900 - Unparalleled end unit NYC in 15 minutes!!! Delaware style home w/sweeping MLS#120004459 NYC views from every room!! Flooded w/natural sunlight all day GUTTENBURG long!! Hwd flrs, custom painted, $265,000 - Excellent opportunity corian couters, s/s appl., humidifi- for owner occupant w/income or er, w/d & more! MUST SEE! investment property. 159' deep MLS#120000372 lot w/8 parking spaces & recorded access easement, parking JERSEY CITY provides $700 income per $620,000 – The A Condo’s is the month, separate utilities - fabuepitome of urban living along lous potential. MLS#120001300 Jersey City’s waterfront; located near the PATH. Sun-drenched $149,900 -Magnificent totally home w/ open layout, private remodeled lg. 1 br unit in the terrace, Gourmet Kitchen, Hunter Summit House w/ unobstructed Douglas blinds, Smart Home wiring northern views of NYC & the & 1car deeded parking. river, California Closet, ss appli, MLS#120002104 granite, hwd flrs & w/d room. Priced to sell. MLS#120000918 $425,000 – They don’t build them like this anymore! JC $195,000 - Short Sale - views of heights brick 2family w/ spa- Upper Manhattan and GWB. cious layouts in outstanding Renovated chef's kitchen with shape! 2 new boilers, hot water Stainless Steel appliances & heaters and is located just 24-hour concierge. Parking is moments from NYC transporta- options for a fee. tion! MLS#110013784 MLS#120004204

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$260,000 - “Society Hill” Jersey City’s best kept secret. A tranquil, gated waterfront community. Pool, Club house, tennis courts, play area, waterfront promenade, and 24hr security. 2BR w/7 custom closets, security system & 1 car parking. Sure to Please! MLS#120005148

UNION CITY $275,000 – 3 Spectacular 3Bed / 2Bath Condos w/ parking, stainless, granite, C/A, 2balconies conveniently located next to Light Rail & all transportations. MLS#120001378 $189,999 – Simply the best choice at Troy Towers. 1Bed / 1Bth on 18th flr w/ stunning NYC & Water views, en-closed terrace & indoor parking in full service building. MLS#110010799

JERSEY CITY $524,900 - Fabulously appointed 1300s/f 2B/2B Condo w/Private Terrace & NYC Views! MLS#120005906

w/ private sun rooms & detached 2 car garage, great rental income & just off BLVD East. MLS#120001862 $289,000 - Terrific Opportunity!!! 2 Bed co-op features spacious sunlit living rm w/parquet flooring, formal dining & adjoining fully equipped galley kitchen for easy entertaining & beautiful NYC skyline views. MLS#120003864

$524,000 - Exceptionally priced 2 family home in Weehawken! Original detail, pocket doors, detailed mantles, upgraded kitchens, spacious open floor plan w/3 bedrooms each. Full unfinished basement, parking & NYC transportation $299,900 - Incomparable NYC MLS#120004422 Hudson River views from this fabulously appointed 2B/ 2B MILLBURN direct East facing unit at The $4,999,000 - Situated atop 3 priDoric! Features hwd flrs, modern vate acres, this magnificent appliances & spacious living/ din- Short Hills estate is the crown ing rm w/panoramic NYC Views! jewel of the community. Custom MLS#120002314 built w/noted architect Al Bol, this palatial manor in ideal loca$349,000 – Simply spectacular 2Bed/ 2.5Bath condos w/the feel tion in award winning school of a suburban retreat in the heart district, 1/2hr. train ride to NYC. of a thriving metropolis are sure MLS#120001132 to please w/breathtaking views of NYC & the reservoir. Each pent- KEARNY house offers a roof deck. $254,500 - Great home on quiet MLS#120002501 st. near transportation to nyc. Beautiful brick house w/ terrace $239,000 – Welcome to the & deep backyard for entertain“Hudson View” beautiful over- ing. 3 bed/ 1.5 bath w/ FULL sized one bedroom w/ granite basement. W/D is included! All countertops, ss appliances, hwd utilities & appliances are flrs, w/d, indoor deeded parking & easy access to public UPDATED. MLS#120001741 transportation & NYC. Short sale WEST NEW YORK subject to bank approval. $449,000 - Unique duplex in MLS#120004002 sought after Hudson Club. $289,000 – 3Bed/2Bath 1400sq.ft Partial NYC & Hudson River southeast corner condo w/NYC views!! Hwd flrs. Granite kitchen views from every rm, updated w/ss appliances. Floor to ceiling kitchen & bath. Full service windows. Juliette balcony, One doorman building w/gym, deli deeded garage spot, Steps to and pool. Easy NYC commute ferry & transportation. via bus, rail or train. Welcome MLS#120001931 Home! MLS#120002620 $419,000 – Beautiful Albany Model features h/w flrs, pristine NORTH BERGEN $184,000 - Well kept 2Bed condo custom kit w/ panel-matched across from park. Near schools, appliances, under-mount sink, shopping & blocks away from inviting living / dining rm for Blvd. East & NYC transporta- great entertaining, 2b/r’s, 2 car tion. Pet friendly, elevator build- parking. MLS#120001775 ing. Low taxes, laundry, storage & H/HW included in mainte- BELLEVILLE $309,000 - Fabulous Belwood nance. MLS#120000955 Model w/Corian Counters & Custom Window Treatments! WEEHAWKEN $849,900 Vintage brick 2007 Community of the Year Victorian 3 family w/ inviting Award! Private Club House / porch is a blend of old world Community Rm w/ Pool, picturesque Gazebos, & Bocce Ball charm & modern convenience. Court MLS#120002073 Features (3) 8 room apartments $349,000 – The choice is yours! Live in this charming legal 3 family and collect rent from 2 apartments or purchase as a great investment. With a good rent roll, 1,2, and 3 bedroom units, separate utilities. MLS#110013541

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BRIGHT STUDIO East facing sunny terrace off living area is large enough to entertain or just relax. High ceilings. Hwf. Low taxes. $190,000 PRICED TO SELL 1BR Can easily be converted into a 2BR. Eik, hwf, w/d in unit, cac, corner bldg w/ windows in every room. $239,900 BRIGHT LOFTY HOME! Heart of downtown. 5th flr in elev bldg. Spacious living space & lofted BR. W/D, granite & ss. $250,000 1BR/1BA HOME Newer kitchen; granite cntrs, SS appl; W/D in unit; hardwood floors; crown molding; corner unit on 1st floor. $280,000 GREAT LOCATION! 3 blocks to PATH this 1br with 14 ft ceilings over looking Historic Ct St, beautiful common yard, parking available. $285,000 YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL! Downtown 2BR in elev bldg, w/ 2 deeded prkg spaces. Box layout. Corner unit w/ loads of windows. HWF. $319,900 NEW TO MARKET! CHARMING 1BR/1BA 2nd flr walk up, high ceilings, hwf, natural light, eik. Bldg offers laundry rm & h/hw incl in low maint. Located near park, shopping, restaurants & trans. $329,000 1.5BR NEWLY RENOVATED HWF throughout, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances.Don't miss out! $349,000 1BR IN HISTORICAL CORNER BLDG Top floor w/ amazing NY views. Lrg galley ktch, plus formal DR, hwf, w/d, great close space, h/w incl, storage. Great location! $360,000 TOP FLOOR 2BR Flooded w/ natural light! East/West exp w/ windows on both sides. Fully-loaded ktch w/ granite & SS. Near PATH!! $365,000 1BR AT THE SKYCLUB Lrg windows throughout offering expansive western views. Ktch provides rec'd lghtg, granite & SS appls. $369,000 BEAUTIFUL 1BR+ DEN Elegant home with dining room, upgraded bath & kitchen. Bank approval necessary. $375,000 RENOVATED 2BR MIDTOWN High ceilings & lg windows. Granite cntrs & SS. Combined LR/DR & bonus work space. $385,000 LARGE 800SQFT 1BR Condo feautres CAC, HDWD floors, W/D in unit, ample closet space. Must See! $399,000 2BR LOADED W/ HISTORIC DETAIL Wide, living/ktch area, spa-like renov BA, and ultra quiet BRs. Excellent storage & W/D. $399,000 ATTRACTIVELY LOCATED! Classic design meets modern style. Gut renov. Lrg priv outdoor space. custom ktch cabinets w/ pantry,brkfst bar & ss, laundry in hm & common storagein bsmnt. Near PATH. $400,000

SPACIOUS & RENOVATED 1BR 450sqft of exclusive outdoor garden & patio space w/ addt'l outdoor storage shed. Open flrpln, hwf, ss. W/D. $429,000 TOP FLOOR 2BR IN GREAT CONDITION Empire State & downtown NYC views. Gorgeous granite / ss ktch, brand new BA, w/d, orig wood flrs, trim & moldings. Pool, gym, storage & crtyd! $431,110 BEAUTIFUL 2BR/2BA W/ PARKING Granite/ss ktch, 12'ceilings, new w/d, huge windows, elev, common crtyd, near trans/parks/shopping. $489,900 REDUCED! SLEEK & MODERN 2BR Open ktchn & living space. SS, Silestone cntrs, bkfst bar, custom cabinetry & backsplash. f/p, rec'd lghtg & surround sound. BRs on opposite ends. Custom window treatments. $510,000 SKYCLUB 2BR/2BA Sun drenched corner unit w/ NYC views from every angle! Spacious open flrpln, beautifully upgraded & full service bldg! $558,975 GREAT FOR ENTERTAINING! Bright 2br/2bath, open ktch w/ brkfst bar, granite cntrs, SS appl. Glass doors leading to priv patio. Hwf & crown molding, cac, w/d. Deeded prkg, elevator bldg, common courtyard and gym. $595,000 PH W/ 250 SQFT TERRACE W/ NYC VIEWS Gourmet ktch, granite cntrs, dedicated DR w/ sky light, Master B/R w/ his/hers closets, M/Bath has jacuzzi & bidet, lrg LR w/ sliding door to deck, elev, common yard, prkg. $619,000 ONLY 1 UNIT LEFT! One of Hoboken’s finest & most outstanding new constructions has arrived! Meticulously designed w/ priv ELV, ample space for formal dining, priv ter & XL landscaped bckyd. State of the art KIT boasts Viking Prof. Stove, Wenge cabinets & brkfst bar. + modern & elegant finishes in BAs. 1yr FREE garaged prkg! Comes w/10 Yr Bldrs Warranty. $639,000 THE HUNTINGTON - SOUGHT AFTER 2.5BR/2BA Over 1,400sq ft, southeast corner exposure. Upgrades galore incl surround sound & modern amenities.1 deeded prkg space incl. Common crtyd & exercise room. $685,000 DUPLEX TOWHOUSE Priv bckyd! 1500sq.ft. 2BR/2.5BA. 2 car tandem priv garage w/ laundry rm. Priv deck off DR. Ktch newly upgraded. $699,000 GORGEOUS 3BR/2.5BA PH 1900 SQ.FT. home w/ unobstructed NYC views from every rm. Hunter Douglas plantation shutters, huge walk-in pantry, ss appls, 3 wic's & much more. Deeded prkg & deeded bckyd. $1,089,000 LARGE RENOVATED STUDIO HWF, Lots of closet space, New SS ktch w/brkfst bar located in a full amenity community!! $89,000

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Dear Editor: On behalf of the Weehawken Free Public Library, we would like to take this opportunity to thank the nearly 400 guests and more than 30 restaurants and businesses who turned out to support our 12th Annual Taste of Weehawken fundraiser last month. Our community gathers each year at the Taste to not only enjoy an extraordinary evening of delicious food and drink, but to also help support our wonderful Library. This year was certainly no exception! As a result, we were able to raise nearly $15,000; these funds will help us underwrite many of our popular Children’s Programs such as Circle Time, Story Time, and the upcoming Summer Reading Programs. Amid the continuing statewide budget crisis and news about the closing of many other libraries, fundraising through Taste remains a critical source of funding for our Library. The success of this year’s Taste is a testament to that fact that even as these tough economic times continue, our community also continues to come together in support of our Library. For this, we thank you. We would also like to extend our gratitude to the many superb restaurants and proprietors who participated in the Taste: All Kinds of Whoopie, Amanda’s, Antonia’s by the Park, Ben & Jerry’s, Charrito’s Restaurant, Chart House Restaurant, The Clinton Social, Cremas Artisan Flavors, Flaming Burrito, G.P.’s, Gladis Homemade Cakes, Houlihan’s on the Waterfront, Hudson Blue Bar & View, LaMiscela Catering, Lorraine’s Table, Lusso’s Pizza and Wine Bar, Madison Bar & Grill, Masina Tratoria, The Melting Pot, Plated by Giselle, Porto Leggero,

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Alert: Possible Scam Dear Editor: I’m writing to alert the residents of the area of a possible scam. My wife and I were out walking in our neighborhood Saturday night when a visibly distraught woman in a beat-up red four-door sedan stopped in the middle of the block and called to us on the sidewalk. We walked over to her passenger window to see what was wrong and she told us she got an emergency call that her mother was sent to the hospital in the Poconos. Crying, the woman explained she didn’t have enough gas to get out to Pennsylvania. She asked if we could spare $15 for gas, promising us she would pay us back if we gave her our address. My wife suggested she contact the police. She said she’d done that and they offered no help. She was in such a state having a near breakdown - that we ended up giving her the money, telling her to take care of

Between the lines By Al Sullivan

No offense taken? Not everybody who failed to show up for the kickoff to U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez’s reelection campaign meant to miss it. Some people, such as some of the Hudson County freeholders, never got the invitation, adding to already mounting tensions among Democrats in Hudson County and the ill feelings generated over normally petty feuds. Some freeholders were actually angry at how badly the announcement was handled, and how they received a last minute flyer rather than something more personal and more advanced notice. “I would have been there,” said one freeholder, who clearly supports Menendez in the upcoming campaign. Menendez kicked off his campaign on May 21 at Union City High School against Republican state Sen. J oe Kyr illos in what ought to be a sleep walk for the Democrats – except that many of the prominent Hudson County Democrats didn’t bother to show up. This included all of the state legislators from the 32nd District – state Senator and North Bergen Mayor Nich ola s Sa cco and his assembly members Vin cen t P r iet o and An gelica M . J im en ez Also missing were members of the 31st state legislative district, including state Sen. Sa n d r a C u n n in gh a m and her assembly members J a son O ’Don n ell and C h a r les M a in or . Bayonne Mayor M a r k Sm it h – who chairs the Hudson County Democratic Organization – did not attend, nor did County Executive Tom DeG ise. West New York Mayor Dr. Felix R oq u e, who after a brief flirtation with Kyrillos eventually endorsed Menendez, did not attend either, nor did Secaucus Mayor M ike G on n elli.

Oddly enough, state Senator and Union City Mayor Br ia n St a ck and Hoboken Mayor Dawn Z im m er did come out for the Menendez event, even though both have been playing political footsie with Republican Gov. C h r ist op h er C h r ist ie for several years, suggesting that neither is yet willing to give up their Democratic mantle to fully embrace a Republican agenda, no matter how much money Christie throws their way in state aid. The botched invite list, however, does give cover to those Democrats who deliberately snubbed the event, part of a continuing Democratic civil war that no one has the finances to actually fight more openly. This guerilla warfare, however, bodes ill not for a divided Hudson County but for a statewide conflict with Republicans who may seek to exploit these weaknesses.

Hoboken bloggers under scrutiny? Grafix Avenger has once more come under scrutiny for alleged used of Nazi imagery, although Na n cy P in cu s, who is the name behind the blog, says this is a false accusation and something that is part of an ongoing campaign to discredit open discourse on political issues. Pincus became the center of a dispute almost two years ago when she allegedly used the background and lettering of a well-known Nazi propaganda poster in a parody portrayal of her arch enemy, Hoboken Councilwoman Bet h M a son . This was not the first use of such images, since one prior posting on her website had also depicted a political enemy fishing a swastika out of a urinal with a fishing pole. Pincus – Jewish herself – made peace with the Hoboken Jewish community and the matter seemed to dissipate from the blogosphere,

her family. We didn’t give her our address. The next day we heard from a neighbor that a woman was at the Pathmark the same day, doing the same thing: asking passersby for gas money. It’s possible it was the same woman and her mother truly was in the hospital. But then I heard from another friend who got the same story from a woman in a white sedan at a gas station on the NY Thruway: this time it was her daughter in the hospital. He didn’t give her any money. We’d like to think that most people are honest and maybe it’s a coincidence that these women all in different places - had the same problem: gas IS expensive these days. But I’m writing to ask your readers to think twice before they hand cash to an upset woman in a car. Thanks, Chris Tsakis

“The Hidden Treasures” Does few corn a farmers seed Reaps rich harvest heaps and heaps. From sky black clouds drop gentle rain. Give free water herbs and grains. Those trees and plants in lonely woods, Serve, sweet fruits and leave for food. Nice chirping birds and beast will stray. Get food and shelter night and day Those milking cows give carting bulls Small sheep and goats large loading mules The sun from sky spreads golden rays Shine silver moon stars milky ways. Flat flooding rivers ocean waves Mountain tops and valley caves Fine lilies lakes and rushing falls Sweet, singing streams, wild flowers small. Free, air and water various crops Fair, fruits and roots, sweet honey drops. Crowing cocks and hopping hogs Jumping frogs and bouncing dogs Howling jackals hiding hares Thou hast bestowed free and fair Huge hidden treasures free we find Thy, helping hands are great and kind. Ken Patel although other websites got into the mix last year by using mock Nazi videos as attack vehicles. But leaving no ill stone unturned, Pincus’ political enemies appear to have farmed her regular web postings, hoping to harvest yet more Nazi imagery they might use to discredit her and her allies, and by default, discredit Hoboken Mayor Dawn Z im m er , who Pincus supports and who appointed Pincus to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Orchestrated perhaps, several opponents of Pincus complained about a reference to starting up gas chambers that appeared on her website, not two years ago, but in the aftermath of the sale of Hoboken University Medical Center. Pincus when initially contacted about the reference, could not recall it, and denied any Nazi reference. “After what happened two years ago, I wouldn’t touch a Nazi image with a 1,000 foot pole,” she said. In order to prove the reference existed, this columnist went back to one of the people who complained, asking for some proof about the posting. This resulted in their producing a screen shot that showed the phrase. Pincus then agreed, she had written the phrase, but that the screen shot had been doctored to take it out of context. J a m es Ba r r a ca t o, who had had produced the image, said that he had simply provided proof about what was written. “I didn’t Photoshop it,” he said. “I just didn’t print all eight pages of the website. She did write it and this was proof. Every word that was on there is what she wrote.” Pincus said she hadn’t misrepresented anything. “I wasn’t being evasive,” she said, saying the phrase had been part of a larger posting that talked about Mason’s efforts to derail the hospital sale, after which Mason held a meet and greet for new hospital owners. “Only one portion of the post was extracted, but taken in its proper context, you can see that I was talking about Mason as Dr. Kevorkian

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who was trying to kill off the hospital sale.” Kevorkian was one of the leaders of the movement for merciful euthanasia of terminally ill people. The phrase was minus the images and the other references so it was out of context. The original posting posted images from other sites that declared the hospital sale as dead, and Pincus said she took images of Mason dressed as a nurse during the Halloween Parade and painted her as Hoboken’s Dr. Kevorkian who wanted to euthanize the hospital. “I was referring to capital punishment and the gas chamber, not the Nazi gas chambers,” she said. “Others might read what they want into it, but I’m the author of the piece, and I know what she meant.” “She claims ultra sensitivity to Holocaust references. Why didn’t she pick her words more carefully?” Barracato said. “To the general public, gas chambers are the means the Nazis used for genocide.” Pincus, however, said this has nothing to do with the Nazis. “This was humor; I made what Mason did into a joke. Some who are pro-Mason might be offended,” Pincus said. “This was stripped of context to make it look like a Nazi reference when it was not. As a Jewish woman being accused of using Nazi images, this makes me very angry.” Both Barracato and Pincus have contacted the Anti-Defamation League, a very powerful Jewish civil rights organization.

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Taste of Weehawken made a success by community

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