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VOLUME 24, NUMBER 49 • SUNDAY, July 1, 2012

NY-based chain coming to Xchange development; will get tax break

Valedictorians Thomas Abramowitz and Sally Kim deliver speeches at the Secaucus High School Graduation

With a song in their step Class of 2012 graduates

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Special senatorial congratulations

By Adriana Rambay Fernández Reporter Staff Writer

he Secaucus High School class of 2012 began each morning with a song in their step. The traditional warning bell was replaced by a song as school started each day this year.

“Every day they came to school eager to begin the day,” said Dr. Robert “Bob” Berckes, high school principal and master of ceremonies at the graduation ceremony on June 21. “These guys hear a song and they move along.”

The 134 graduates said goodbye to Secaucus in the 36th annual commencement at the Arthur F. Couch Performing Arts Center.

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Letters

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Open House Directory

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fter years of searching for a major chain to fill a vacancy, Secaucus has secured a new supermarket, Metropolitan Citymarket, for the Xchange development at Secaucus Junction.

This will be the second Metropolitan Citymarket in New Jersey. The chain has multiple locations in New York City and will open a location in Bergen County’s Leonia on June 28.

“The town obviously has been trying to get a supermarket since the Stop & Shop closed,” said Mayor Michael Gonnelli. Residents have

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TRADITIONAL SUPERMARKET OFFERINGS – The NY-based Metropolitan Citymarket will offer Secaucus residents traditional supermarket offerings in a smaller setting including meats, dairy, baked goods, and packaged foods. wanted a local grocery store since the closings of Stop & Shop at Mill Creek Mall in 2008 and Acme from the town center in 2004.

A number of major chains had backed out because of the location, population size, and competition with Walmart, Gonnelli said. But Metropolitian City market represents a different type of offering as a smaller full service supermarket with prices comparable to ShopRite and Foodtown. The market also offers natural, organic, and ethnic foods.

Changes have led to increased traffic to the Xchange development area, such as the arrival of the theme-park Field Station: Dinosaurs and

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Catch fireworks in Secaucus July 2; head for the Hudson July 4

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Senator Robert Menendez paid a special visit to the class of 2012 to congratulate them and wish them success.

“The nation needs you. It needs your intellect. It needs your innovation. It needs your creativity,” said Menendez. He said that some of the students may be the ones to develop the next iPhone, find a cure for Alzheimer’s – a disease that took his mother’s life – or cure cancer. “Tonight is a beginning of a great, great future.”

He noted that he is working to make sure that

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XCHANGE TO GET NEW MARKET – The mayor and Town Council have helped attract a new supermarket for the Xchange development at Secaucus Junction.

ecaucus and the Hudson waterfront are the places to be this week as America celebrates Independence

Day. On Monday, July 2, Secaucus will hold a townwide Independence Day celebration at the Secaucus Swim Center at 7 p.m. This event is only open to town residents. Residents need not be Swim Center members to attend this event. Proof of residency is required.

On Wednesday, the Hudson waterfront is a great place to view fireworks, but several local towns have closed parks or streets or placed special restrictions so that only residents can enter.

In what is becoming a something of a

new tradition, the Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks will, for the fifth year running, take place from barges in the Hudson River. The fireworks are expected to begin after sunset, at approximately 9:20 p.m.

This year’s 25-minute “Ignite the Night” celebration will feature more than 40,000 fireworks, according to Macy’s.

Since Macy’s repositioned its annual fireworks display from the East River to the Hudson five years ago, many Hudson County residents have skipped the trip to New York and have opted to stay close to home to watch. Also, towns that used to spend thousands on local fireworks displays save that money and encourage their residents to enjoy the free Macy’s display along the Hudson.

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CALENDAR WEEK

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Reporter July 4 deadlines

The Secaucus 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, no information will be accepted via phone call.

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he Hudson Reporter offices will be closed Wednesday, July 4 for Independence Day. Display advertising and classified deadlines are moved up a day to Tuesday at noon.

Please call (201) 798-7800 for more information.

Watch hudsonreporter.com for up to the minute breaking news and information.

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National prostitution investigation results in arrests in Secaucus

Independence Day celebr ation for Secaucus residents and pool members on July 2 at 7 p.m., the Secaucus town pool.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL – Gladys Bligh, Paula Satriano, Delores Viscardo, Anita Canavari, Helen Tortora, and Donna O’Krinsky enjoy a sweet treat on June 15 when Cold Stone hosted the first Ice Cream Social of the season.

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he Secaucus police, in partnership with the FBI Newark Division, on June 22 arrested four adults for allegedly engaging in prostitution at a local hotel. A fifth individual was arrested for allegedly engaging in a massage business without a proper license, according to a police statement issued to local officials.

According to the statement, the primary goal of the operation was to rescue juvenile victims from sexual exploitation, as well as identify any person(s) engaging in prostitution.

The arrests were made as part Operation Cross Country VI, a three-day nationwide law enforcement effort led by the FBI to address child sex trafficking.

Across the country 79 child victims of prostitution were recovered and more than 100 pimps were arrested.

However, in Secaucus, no juvenile arrests were made and no juveniles were identified during the local operation.

According to the statement from the Secaucus police, those arrested in Secaucus for alleged prostitution included two women from North Carolina, a Jersey City woman, and a Teaneck woman. A West New York woman was arrested for allegedly engaging in a massage business without a proper license.

Kinetic Kidz is a Mommy and Me class offered from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for ages two-and-ahalf to six. The eight week creative movement class includes a series of warm-ups, across the floor and introduction of a movement theme. Kinetic Kids is based on the four elements of dance: Body, Space, Time and Force. One caregiver per child is required.

Ballet Mommy and Me is offered from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. for ages two-and-a-half to six. The eight week introduction to ballet class teaches about strength, flexibility, mobility, and control. Beginning Ballet teaches the basics of proper alignment, ballet terminology and introduction to different music forms. One caregiver per child is required.

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ecaucus Recreation along with the Dawn Lau Dance Company offers a Summer Dance Camp July 11 to Aug. 29 on Wednesdays. Classes offered at the Recreation center include Kinetic Kidz and Ballet.

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Secaucus town hosts movies: Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in Buchmuller Park.

Also, movies will be shown certain Fridays (July 27, Aug. 17) at Harmon Meadow Plaza at 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. at the Xchange development at Secaucus Junction on July 7, and Sept. 1. For more info, visit: secaucusnj.org or call (201) 330-2000.

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School lunch concerns and changes More fruits, vegetables…and local pizza

By Adriana Rambay Fernández

Reporter Staff Writer

he Secaucus school board during its June meeting renewed the contract with the food service provider Maschio’s, but they also met with the vendor to discuss a number of concerns that had been raised by parents and students throughout the year.

The concerns included expanding menu choice, employee relations, and improving the presentation of the food. Maschio’s has agreed to address the concerns and will accommodate the request for items like Boar’s Head cold cuts, pizza from a local vendor, and more pasta days.

While students have food preferences related to pizza and pasta, new federal regulations will require that each individual who buys a lunch takes fruits or vegetables. The new standards also require an increase in the quantity of the vegetable and fruit offering and a decrease in the protein and bread components, which has caused mixed reactions. While most support healthy diets, there is concern over lack of choice and the potential for waste if students throw away their fruits or vegetables.

Concerns

Complaints about the school lunch offerings are not new to the district according to school board president John “Jack” McStowe. He said that the district dealt with similar complaints with the previous food service provider Chartwell’s.

The school district has had four cafeteria managers in four years and two food service companies, according to school board trustee Dora Marra.

The employees have not been satisfied with the managers provided by the food service companies. Each year a new manager has been hired in response to the employee discontent. Last year there was also an incident of hair being found in the food, according to Marra.

Other issues that have come up in recent meetings include improving the presentation of the food, and offering different menu choices.

According to Marra the main concerns relate to the high school lunch specifically. The

Student Government Organization provided the school board with a list of requests, such as asking for pizza from a local vendor or for more pasta days.

Despite the criticism from parents and students at informal junctures, the issues did not surface in public forums or when the administration and board attempted to solicit direct feedback to address the concerns.

“When we would ask the students, they would tell us that everything is fine,” said McStowe, who met with the Student Government Organization.

Business Administrator Ron Smith said the concerns were unfounded and isolated to a few individuals. He said that the administration and Maschio’s had also met with the Parent Teacher Association and that there were no complaints.

Smith said that board trustees ate the food REDUCE SALT AND FAT – New federal school meal regulations aim to reduce salt served in the cafeteria and came back with pos- and fat. itive remarks. He said the issues equated to individual preference.

“What the parents want and what the kids want are two different things,” said Marra. She noted that parents want their children to eat salad and more vegetables, while the kids want pizza.

“You have to have a balance between the two.”

Maschio’s has addressed all of the requests and the board was satisfied with the outcomes of the latest meeting in June.

Requirements

First Lady Michelle Obama announced federal changes in the school lunch requirements earlier this year. The healthier meal requirements are a key component of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which was championed by the First Lady as part of her Let’s Move! campaign and signed into law by President Barak Obama.

“They meet the requirements of the national lunch program,” said Smith about Maschio’s.

It was the first time in more than 15 years that the standards have been raised. The new meal requirements reduce salt and fat in addition to requiring more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

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INCREASE IN VEGETABLES – New federal regulations require an increase in the portion of vegetables offered to students during lunch.

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GRADUATION

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funds are increased so that college students do not graduate with a mountain of debt, which made a difference in his life as the first person to go to college in his family.

Resilient group

“We’ve truly had the time of our lives,” said Thomas Abramowitz during the first valedictorian address. He noted a number of memorable moments. “Despite such hard times, there is so much this world has to offer us,” he said.

He noted that some of his fellow high school graduates, like himself, may fear a challenging job market, high interest rates on college loans, and debt, but with a “fighting spirit…all will find a way to succeed.”

“The group sitting here behind me tonight, if nothing else, is possibly the most resilient group of people I’ve ever met in my life,” he said.

Abramowitz graduated with a 4.21 grade point average and will attend the University of Arizona Honors College to study math.

Never forget parents and teachers

“The choices we make in this moment will define the rest of our days,” said Sally Kim, who gave the second valedictory address. “We do not change the world but we change ourselves and influence the world by what we do.”

Kim described graduation not as the end or a beginning to a journey but as a reminder for the graduates to look back on how much has been achieved, reflect on how much they have grown, and how much they have yet to go.

“We must never forget that all along our journey our parents and teachers have guided us,” said Kim. She said their parents and teachers are a constant reminder that the graduates are not alone on their journey. “Thank you for being our constant sun.”

“Together we have survived the great East Coast earthquake of 2011, two of us have bat-

tled cancer, and one of us is gone…said Kim. “But here we are here today…becoming who we want to and need to be.”

Kim graduated with a 4.21 grade point average and will attend Rutgers University as part of their six-year pharmacy program.

“The group sitting here behind me tonight, if nothing else, is possibly the most resilient group of people I’ve ever met in my life.”

– Thomas Abramowitz Love and respect

Gabrielle Povolotsky, first vice president of the class, presented SHS with a gift of six benches to be placed in front of the school, and also said the class made a generous donation to the yearbook.

Steven Barrios, second vice president, thanked the class advisors Yanet Beltran and Michelle Rodrigues and presented them with flowers.

“Whatever goal you set, don’t stop until you have achieved it, [and] once achieved break the bar [and] keep challenging yourselves,” said Beltran in her address. Students had worked with Beltran and Rodrigues on the coordination of a number of events. Beltran also thanked her fellow advisor, colleagues, administration, and parents for their support.

Berckes said the evening’s last words before awarding diplomas.

He said that the song that had the students singing and dancing in the hallways was “Good Morning,” which was made famous when Debbie Reynolds, Gene Kelly, and Donald O’Connor sang it in the classic 1952 film “Singin’ in the Rain.”

“They have gone through a lot like any high school class before them,” said Berckes. “But they always managed to get through all circumstances.”

He described the class as an equilateral triangle, with three equal sides that each represent a different group of people. One side is the graduating class, another represents teachers, school and town officials, and the third side represents family.

“Let’s keep on going forward…with continued success in this world,” said Berckes.

Moving on

Berckes took a moment to remember Christopher Segarra on behalf of the students.

Segarra died two and a half years ago at the age 15 from pneumonia after battling cancer.

“And while I can’t give Christopher Segarra’s parents a diploma, I can certainly recognize the fact that they are here tonight.”

Berckes called Segarra’s parents to the stage and presented them with a yearbook on behalf of the class of 2012 in his memory. They received a standing ovation.

Superintendent of Schools Cynthia Randina gave the welcoming remarks and spoke about the importance of graduates pursuing their dreams.

“Cherish this time of your life,” said Randina. “We certainly cherish the time we had with you.”

She described the moment as bittersweet and full of mixed emotions but that the future is in good hands with the class of 2012.

“The rest of your life will be determined by you,” said Randina. “What will matter more than anything is that you follow your dreams.”

School Board President John “Jack” McStowe told the graduating class to “put your future into good hands – your own.”

The evening program ended with resounding cheers and a celebration after students accepted their diplomas from McStowe and Assistant Principal Frank Costello. Students tossed caps into the air and met their family and friends outside the auditorium.

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SENATOR CONGRATULATES CLASS – Sen. Robert Menendez paid a special visit to Secaucus to congratulate the class of 2012.

MOVING ALONG TO SONG – Secaucus High School Principal Dr. Robert “Bob” Berckes said the Class of 2012 started each day with a song in their step.

A MEMORABLE MOMENT– Secaucus Class of 2012 graduates during the commencement held on June 21.

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Mayors voice ‘Xanadu’ traffic concerns

Meadowlands Commission ignores request for further study

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By Adriana Rambay Fernández

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he New Jersey Meadowlands Commission approved the environmental plan for the amusement and water parks expansion for the American Dream project on Wednesday despite requests for further traffic studies by Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli and Carlstadt Mayor William Roseman.

“My municipality has had to deal with significant traffic issues and problems whether on Route 3 or on our local roads, almost every work day when our population goes from 17,000 full time residents to a daytime population of 60,000,” said Gonnelli during the June 27 commissioners’ meeting. “Everybody knows what is happening with traffic [and] there is nothing out there to solve it.”

study for the project expansion because peak time traffic was projected at less than 200 or more vehicles in a peak hour.

“A traffic study would be greatly beneficial and at least would give an objective view to what is happening to our communities and our area,” said Roseman.

He asked that the NJMC table the vote to adopt the hearing officers’ report for the proposed water and amusement parks until the developers conduct a traffic study and impact analysis.

“The DOT has complete jurisdiction on traffic,” said NJMC Executive Director Marcia Karrow. “They are the experts and we have to defer to them. We are not traffic experts here.”

She said that the hearing was supplemental and did not reopen the 2004 hearing on Xanadu or change any decisions made then. The hearing addressed ecological concerned raised by

“We are not traffic experts here.”– Marcia Karrow

The $3.7 billion American Dream project, previously known as Xanadu, includes a mega mall, entertainment center, and indoor ski park.

It has stalled several times due to lack of financial backing since 2009. Canada-based developer Triple Five Group stepped in at the end of 2010 and proposed an expansion of the project to include indoor amusement and water parks.

The developers anticipate 55 million visitors a year.

The complex may be partly open by 2014.

Triple Five received a major access permit from the Department of Transportation in May without having to provide a detailed traffic

the proposal to build 5 acres of the 22 acre park on wetlands.

“We looked over the traffic and this hearing report stands on its own,” added Karrow.

“This board can request additional information or studies,” said Gonnelli. “This board does have the authority.”

“You are right this board has all of that jurisdiction,” said Karrow.

The NJMC voted to approve the hearing officers’ report with one dissension despite the requests to delay the vote from the mayors and a resident of Secaucus.

TRAFFIC CONCERNS – Requests have been made for further traffic studies for the expansion of the former “Xanadu” project off of Route 3.

“There have been extensive studies,” said Alan Marcus, an executive with a public relations firm that represents the developer. “This issue has been studied and studied very carefully.”

He said the traffic plan was put together by a regional task force that included input from key stakeholders, public agencies, the private sector and the New Jersey Transportation Authority.

He noted that 55 million visitors is an ambitious number and that there is a misperception that the visitors will all arrive at once.

“They all don’t show up at the same time they all don’t leave at the same time,” said Marcus. He said visitors will use the train, buses, and arrive from different directions as well as at different times during the day. The developers anticipate the train will be a major means of delivery for visitors to the site.

Lawsuit with Jets, Giants

The mayors are considering taking further action by joining the lawsuit filed June 22 by the New York Giants and New York Jets against Triple Five – a topic that will be up for discussion at the upcoming Mayors Committee meeting on Monday night.

The teams seek an injuction to prevent the developer from reviving the project, according to news reports. The lawsuit filed in a state court in Bergen County alleges that Triple Five did not receive their consent to expand the project and also cites traffic impacts.

“We are actually considering filing an amicus brief and joining the Giants and the Jets suit… because we have no other alternative,” said Roseman. “[We have] no other avenue for us to address the impact this is going to have.”

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FIREWORKS

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Residents should arrive early and be mindful of street closures and special parking restrictions that are in place this Wednesday.

Where to go

The best viewing in Hoboken will be from the numerous waterfront parks on Sinatra Drive from about First Street to 12th Street, or from the 14th Street pier. (Two blocks from 12th to 14th on Sinatra are currently closed due to a 2010 street collapse that hasn’t been repaired.) According to the city, Sinatra Drive along the waterfront will be closed to vehicular traffic but will be accessible to pedestrians.

Take note that Pier C Park will only be open to disabled spectators on the fourth.

In Weehawken, Boulevard East has it when comes to great viewing sites. The town’s high elevation makes it one of the best spots in our area to see the Macy’s show. Spectators who plan to see the fireworks display in Weehawken should head to the cliffs along Boulevard East between 50th Street and Highwood for the best viewing.

Weehawken residents only will be permitted into the Lincoln Harbor Park next to the Chart House Pier and proof of residency is required. There will also be no parking on the waterfront.

Jersey City offers fewer prime viewing locations along its waterfront than Hoboken and Weehawken, but strategic early birds can still find good places to see the show. The best viewing spots are along the waterfront close to the Hoboken city line in the

The Hoboken waterfront on July 4, 2010.

Newport neighborhood. Experienced spectators can attest that spots near the Exchange Place and Paulus Hook waterfront areas yield only obstructed views of the Macy’s fireworks display.

Spectators are allowed to stand and watch the show from the foot path that connects Hoboken and Jersey City. This path does get very crowded, however. So, be prepared to get very friendly with your neighbors.

In addition to the Macy’s display, State Fair Meadowlands will host two spectacular fireworks shows on Tuesday, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4. State Fair visitors will be able to enjoy rides, food, and games while watching the show. The fireworks will be provided by Garden State Fireworks, run by the Santore Brothers, who have been in the fireworks business in NJ since the 1890s. State Fair Meadowlands is located at the Meadowlands Fairgrounds next to Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford. The fireworks shows will begin around 10:30 p.m.

Checkpoints, rules in Hoboken and Weehawken

Hoboken and Weehawken have apprised residents and visitors of various restrictions that will apply on the Fourth of July.

Hoboken has issued a “zero tolerance” policy for Independence Day. This means there will be heavy fines given to people who violate various city restrictions that day. Restrictions include the following: • Spectators will need to pass through checkpoints to access the Hoboken waterfront.

• No parties or gatherings on rooftops for viewing fireworks unless the property has been properly zoned and approved for rooftop access.

• Gathering on fire escapes is strictly prohibited.

• Balconies, porches, or any other structures for viewing will be strictly enforced within the confines of the codes for such structures.

• No alcohol will be permitted on any walkways or parks along the waterfront, although coolers with non-alcoholic refreshments will be permitted.

Similar restrictions have been issued in Weehawken, including: • Public consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be permitted.

• No fireworks, including sparklers, will be tolerated.

• Barbeques on balconies and terraces are not permitted.

• Use of rooftops for viewing of fireworks or any activity is prohibited and will be strictly enforced. Landlords and/or property owners

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are responsible for keeping rooftops clear of people.

In Weehawken, Public alcohol consumption is prohibited, as are personal fireworks or sparklers. Barbeques on balconies and terraces and viewing fireworks from residential rooftops are also prohibited.

Street, park closures in Hob, Wee

To accommodate the expected crowds, and for security reasons, several streets throughout Hudson County will be closed on the fourth.

In Hoboken, Sinatra Drive between First Street and 15th Street will be closed from 8 a.m. until midnight, as will River Street between Hudson Place and Fourth Street. (There will be limited access on Hudson Street between First Street and Third Street for residents and parking customers.)

No parking will be permitted on various streets. See the city’s website for the complete list.

Nonresidents in need of parking will be directed to municipal garages B and D. Municipal garage B is located at 28 2nd St. Municipal garage D is located at 215 Hudson St. The west side of Hudson Street from Hudson Place to Observer Highway will be the designated taxi area on Wednesday.

For those in need of medical care, the Hoboken Volunteer Ambulance Corps will have first aid stations in Pier A Park, Sinatra Park, and along Sinatra Drive at 8th, 12th, and 14th Streets.

Also, Stevens Institute of Technology has announced that the school will be closed to the general public on July 4th from 4 p.m. until midnight.

In Weehawken, Boulevard East between North Marginal Highway in Weehawken to the Bergen County line in North Bergen may have to be closed sometime between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on July 4, depending on pedestrian and vehicle traffic. The road will absolutely be closed at 7 p.m., and the town will make every possible effort to keep it open until then.

Highwood Terrace, Hamilton Avenue, Hudson Place, Duer Place, Bonn Place, Clifton Terrace, Fulton Street, Cooper Place, 47th Street, 48th Street, 49th Street, 51st Street will be closed at the same time as Boulevard East.

The waterfront roads from 19th Street to the Bergen County border, Gregory Avenue, Washington Street (20th), Highpoint Avenue, Oak Street, Shippen Street, Dodd Street, Jane Street, Angelique Street, and Hackensack Plank Road at 19th Street and Ridgely Place may also close any time after 4 p.m. Once closed, the roads will be open only to pedestrians and emergency vehicles.

Hamilton Plaza, Weehawken Stadium, and the new Waterfront Park will be closed all day July 4 to prevent damage. All neighborhood parks are open until 4 p.m., after which they will be closed to the public.

Vehicles parked on either side of Boulevard East may be subject to damage because of the large crowds expected. It is recommended residents move their cars if they can.

The town requests that residents who live on closed streets call the police at (201) 863-7800 if they need to leave their homes in case of emergency.

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Avoid the headache, take mass transit

With all the street closures and parking restrictions that will be in effect for the fourth, local municipalities are encouraging people to use mass transit.

The NY Waterway Ferry will discontinue service at 7 p.m. on July 4 and reopen after the fireworks end.

For scheduling information regarding the PATH system, visit www.panynj.gov/path.

For scheduling information for NJ Transit buses and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, visit www.njtransit.com.

Transit systems may bypass specific bus, train, or light rail stops if crowd conditions become a safety concern or if buses and rail cars become full.

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Dawn Lau Dance Company offers professional dance and theatre education workshops throughout the NY and NJ area. Dawn Lau Dance Company’s instructors are all professional dance educators with BFAs in dance education. Registration for the Dance Camps will be held Wed., June 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and Thur., July 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cost for each eight week workshop is $50.00. For more information, please contact: dawnlaudance@aol.com.

yearbook search, including all of the communities of Hudson County with emphasis on North Hudson. All these books are being used to create – through the hard work of volunteers – a database of everyone who ever graduated in Hudson County. The list contains over 125,000 names and continues to grow. The library accepts volunteers to input names into library databases.

The NJ Room is located on the 3rd floor of the Main Library, 472 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City. For more information, call: (201) 5474503 or email: charris@jclibrary.org

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ynthia Harris, manager of the New Jersey Room at the Jersey City main library, has been developing the yearbook collection for the last 10 years, pursuing that maybe-so-not-elusive goal of obtaining a full collection, which is estimated at more than 1,150 from the roughly 19 public private and charter high schools that have taught Jersey City teens since the early 1900s.

Currently, there are over 650 yearbooks in this ever-growing collection for the NJ Room.

Harris has decided to extend the reach of this

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WILLIAMS, DONALD R., JR. A funeral mass took place June 23 at Immaculate Conception Church for Donald R. Williams, Jr., 56, of Paramus, formerly of Secaucus. He passed away June 18. He was the husband of Deborah A. Williams; son of Donald R. Williams Sr. and the late Katherine Williams; father of Karen Kriebel and her husband Jack; “Pop Pop� to Connor and Logan Kriebel; brother of Sharon Williams, David Williams and his wife Kerrie and Shelly Williams; and uncle to Abigail and Paige Williams. Services arranged by the Mack Memorial Home, Secaucus.

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the sports they played; those stand out.”

Stratton said that athletes like Pineda come along so infrequently.

“You only get a chance to coach a kid like J.J. maybe once in a lifetime,” Stratton said. “I was lucky enough to get two, him and Danny.

They’re both natural born leaders. J.J. doesn’t have to say much. He’s such a soft speaker. But just by his mannerisms and actions, he leads.”

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BY JIM HAGUE Naszimento became the head football coach last season, inheriting Pineda.

One of the first moves Naszimento made was moving Pineda back to quarterback from wide receiver in order to operate the new Wing-T offensive set he was installing.

“He made my life so much easier, because he was a natural leader,” Naszimento said. “The intangibles he offered as a leader can’t be Three-sport standout excels on field, in classroom, around school described. The other kids listen to him. He’s the first one to practice and the last one to n today’s recent trend of having leave. He had to learn a whole specialized high school athletes – new system, but he flourished with more and more coaches with it.”

“I was strictly a wide receivrequiring their players to play one er and defensive back my junsport all year long – it’s refreshing to ior year,” Pineda said. “I went see a kid not only participate in three into meet with Coach Naz and sports, but dominate in all three. he told me that I was going to Jason Pineda is one of the vanishbe the quarterback. That’s ing breed of athletes who just goes exactly what I wanted to hear. from sport-to-sport without missing a I was so grateful to get the beat and enjoying every minute of it. chance to play quarterback “I’m always having a great time again, where I played my first being competitive,” said Pineda, the two years. It gave me a boost recent Weehawken High School of confidence, but I knew that graduate. “During the summer, I’d I had a good supporting cast play baseball in a summer league with me.” game and then have to go to football Naszimento sang Pineda’s practice. I’d go home, rest a little, praises. then go play basketball. Sometimes, “He never struggled with the it got crazy, but it’s something I terminology and the schemes,” always wanted to do. I always Naszimento said. “I really surthought that I had to play all three.” prised how well he took to it.

Pineda became a football player first when he was a youngster and PINEDA MALE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR – Weehawken’s Jason Pineda For this kid to do what he did then baseball and basketball just fol- is the Hudson Reporter Male Athlete of the Year for 2011-2012. in his first year with the lowed suit.

Seated center, Pineda receives his award from Hudson Reporter offense was tremendous. I was “All I did was play sports with my Publisher David Unger (seated right). In the front row is Pineda’s moth- lucky, because he was a legitifriends,” Pineda said. “It just went er, Maria Pineda. In the back row, from left, are basketball coach Jake mate threat with the ball. into playing every sport and that’s McNish, Principal Dr. Peter Olivieri and football coach/athletic director When he ran, he ran away from people. He was also an what I’ve been doing forever.”

Zach Naszimento. excellent defensive back. He Weehawken’s athletic programs benefitted from Pineda’s versatility this season. award, symbolic of being the best athlete in had four interceptions and ran one back for a Pineda, also known by the nickname of “J.J,” Hudson County to compete in more than one touchdown. The kid never came off the field. was the starting quarterback on the varsity sport. It marks the 21st year that the He did kickoffs, kickoff returns, punts. He was Weehawken football team, leading the Indians Hudson Reporter Newspapers chain has hon- the leader and he had to play. He is also such a fierce competitor.” to their best season in almost a decade, throw- ored the county’s best athlete with the award.

Pineda is only the second athlete from Weehawken basketball coach Jake McNish ing for 1,200 yards and rushing for 800 more, accounting for 18 touchdowns running and Weehawken to receive the honor, the other had Pineda on his team for three seasons.

“No one worked harder,” McNish said. “No passing.

He was named All-NJIC being Danny Lopez in 2003-2004.

In fact, there are a lot of similarities between one was more encouraging to his teammates Meadowlands Division for his efforts.

Pineda was a standout guard on the basket- Pineda and Lopez, who went on to become a from the bench. He was always pulling for his standout baseball player at Seton Hall teammates. He never missed anything, open ball court, also earning All-NJIC honors.

And Pineda carried his prowess to the base- University, other than playing the same three gyms, practices, games. He was always there.

He also did everything I asked of him.” ball diamond as the starting catcher for the sports.

“I think there are a lot of parallels,” said McNish also coached both Lopez and Pineda.

Indian team that went to the Hudson County Weehawken baseball coach Anthony “Danny was a little more muscular, but they Tournament semifinals for the first time.

Pineda earned All-NJIC honors again and was Stratton, who coached both athletes in base- are cut from the same cloth,” McNish said. recently named to the Hudson Reporter All- ball and coached Lopez in football. “They “They have the same intensity and internal were both extremely hard working kids. drive. When J.J. was younger, he just wanted to Area team as a catcher.

And for his efforts, Pineda has now been They were both leaders. They’re both work harder than everyone else. He wasn’t as named as the recipient of the 2011-2012 extremely well liked by everyone and very good of a basketball player as he was in footHudson Reporter Male Athlete of the Year respectful. They have similar personalities. ball and baseball. But he worked harder than The likability and the respect they have for the

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TASTY TIDBITS A special softball reunion for North Bergen Hill wrongly left off All-Area team; NJIC goes through realignment om Eagleson simply cannot fathom the idea that 25 years have passed since his North Bergen High School softball team won their only NJSIAA state championship.

“It feels just like yesterday,” Eagleson said. “I really don’t know where the time has gone. I really can’t believe it.”

So when the current Bruin squad, the reigning county champions, held their awards dinner, it also became a reunion of the

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1987 team that won both the county and state championships.

Nine members of that memorable season returned to North Bergen for the special occasion.

“One came from Florida,” Eagleson said. “We had the trophy there. It was one of the biggest thrills of my life.”

Eagleson called his 1987 team “the best I’ve ever coached.” It featured pitcher Carol Cook, a member of the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame who remains the lone Hudson County female to ever earn First Team All-State honors. During the final weeks of that season, Cook hit an astounding seven homers.

“She was absolutely amazing,” Eagleson said of Cook.

Cook was one of the players to attend the reunion.

“Pam Natosi [the slick-fielding third baseman on the 1987 championship team] got up and spoke to this year’s team,” Eagleson said. “She told them to never forget these days, because they go by so quickly. It made the night all worthwhile.”

There were plenty of stories being bantered about.

“I heard things that I didn’t even know,” Eagleson said. “It was a great night.”

But the best part of the night for Eagleson was the interaction that took place between the players of yesteryear and the champions of today. For example, current Hudson Reporter Pitcher

anyone. He’s just the All-American kid, the kind of kid you wouldn’t mind having date your daughter. He’s the nicest kid in the whole world.”

Pineda believed that being a good catcher in baseball helped him become a better quarterback in football.

“It helped to have my body squared and being on my toes,” Pineda said. “It definitely helped a lot. Football is my favorite, but I might be a little better in baseball. It’s close.”

Pineda was asked what it meant to be the top overall male athlete in Hudson County.

“I can’t stop thinking about that,” Pineda said. “I feel like playing all three sports isn’t new to me, because I’ve done it for so long.

But to be the best athlete? Wow! I remember seeing film of Danny Lopez and to be considered with him is an honor. He was definitely a role model and I feel so grateful to be part of that little club from Weehawken. It’s a real accomplishment.”

Pineda said that being from Weehawken helped him succeed.

“Weehawken always has a lot going on,” Pineda said. “The people in Weehawken, the coaches, they helped to keep me busy and I depended upon them a lot. Weehawken is a really great place and I’m happy to represent Weehawken. We don’t usually get much recognition, so this means a lot.”

“To have this kid represent us with this award is amazing,” Naszimento said. “I was blown away. Small schools like Weehawken don’t get this honor. It’s such a special accomplishment for our district.”

The little township has the biggest male athlete in Hudson County. Jason Pineda has done his community proud.

Jim Hague can be reached via e-mail at OGSMAR@aol.com. You can also read Jim’s blog at www.jimhaguesports.blogspot.com.

HUDSON REPORTER MALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR 1991-1992-Jason Casessa, Hoboken 1992-1993-Alex Rodriguez, Secaucus 1993-1994-Eduardo Gomez, Hoboken 1995-1996-Rashard Casey, Hoboken 1996-1997-Czar Wiley, North Bergen 1997-1998-Koz Perez, North Bergen 1998-1999-Mike Forcum, Hoboken 1999-2000-Jonathan Robinson, Memorial 2001-2002-Bryan Durango, Memorial 2002-2003-Jason Blanks, Hoboken 2003-2004-Danny Lopez, Weehawken 2004-2005-Mike Brown, St. Peter’s Prep 2005-2006-Garrett Askew, Hudson Catholic 2006-2007-Evan Rodriguez, North Bergen 2007-2008-Chris Jones, Lincoln 2008-2009-Michael Kuzirian, Memorial 2009-2010-Kevin Innis, St. Peter’s Prep 2010-2011-Jose Veras, Dickinson

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of the Year Jessica Feria spent a good portion of the night getting to know Cook. The two are the only two left-handed pitchers that Eagleson has coached in his illustrious career.

“It was a perfect match and that made me feel good,” Eagleson said. “The interaction was great.”

Eagleson said he was proud how that 1987 team turned into successful women with careers and families of their own.

“I just wanted to help them get into college, but they all went on to be successes,” Eagleson said. “Every single one. I couldn’t be happier with the way they turned out.”…

Speaking of softball, there was a glaring and unforgivable omission to the 2012 Hudson Reporter All-Area Softball Team that appeared in last week’s editions.

Somehow, Hudson Catholic shortstop Jessica Hill’s name was left off the list, when Hill was clearly one of the best players in the entire county. Hill merely batted .636 with a county-best nine homers and 35 RBI. She was the runner-up to Natalia Estremera of McNair Academic for Reporter Player of the Year honors. It was a horrendous omission and oversight. Apologies to Hill and to coach Tim O’Donnell for the error, but she was in fact selected to the team….

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Local grid stars shine for North in All-Star Classic win

ate Ortiz just wanted to have the chance to soak up the entire experience as he participated in the 33rd Annual New Jersey Scholastic Football Coaches Association’s North-South All-Star Classic, held last Monday night at Kean University.

The recent St. Anthony High School graduate and former Friar standout tight end was one of five Hudson County football standouts who were selected to play in the contest.

Headed to Delaware State in a month or so to begin his college career, Ortiz wanted to get a chance to feel what college life will be like.

The All-Star Classic gave him that opportunity. “I loved the camp,� Ortiz said. “The practices were tough [three sessions on Saturday], but we got used to it. The best part was getting to know the other guys from Hudson County. We made sure we represented Hudson County well. It was a great experience.�

What made the experience even better was the fact that the North All-Stars, the team that featured Ortiz, Steve Le of Union City, J.R. Robinson of St. Peter’s Prep, Malcolm Robinson of Bayonne (no relation) and Spencer Perez of Hoboken, won the game by a score of 14-7, with Perez throwing a

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touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to give the North the victory.

It meant that all five local grid stars won in their final high school football game. “I made a lot of friends there,� Ortiz said. “Being in the dorm was great. I got to spend time with J.R. [who will attend Delaware State as well] and we became better friends.

Spencer was fun, messing with everyone. I told J.R. that we had to show everyone why we’re going to Delaware State together and whether he liked it or not, he was stuck with me for the next five years. We’re good friends now. Our relationship got better.�

Perez wasn’t the only local player to do well. The trio of J.R. and Malcolm Robinson formed three-fourths of the North’s starting secondary and all three played together for most of the evening. Le intercepted a pass and J.R. Robinson deflected a key pass in the closing seconds. “It was great that we had all five of us go to the game this year to represent Hudson County,� Ortiz said. “Since the South won last year’s game, we had to make sure we won this year. I was so blessed and so grateful to be a part of the game. It shows that if five of us from Hudson County could make it this year, then others can make it next year.�

TIDBITS from previous page Stan’s Sports Center of Hoboken, the premier sporting goods store and supplier in the county, is sponsoring their firstever golf outing on Aug. 7 at the Pebble Creek Golf Club in Colts Neck. All of the proceeds to the tourney will go to provide scholarships to local student/athletes in assisting them go to college. It’s a way of the great people at Stan’s giving back to the community. If anyone is interested in either participating in the outing or becoming a sponsor for the outing, please call Stan’s at (201) 798-4466. Just as a note: Stan’s produced the Athlete of the Year awards for the Hudson Reporter for the 21st straight year‌ The North Jersey Interscholastic Conference has totally realigned their league’s divisions in order of strength of schedule and wins and losses for all sports.

The four divisions, Colonial, Liberty, Meadowlands and Patriot, will remain the same, but the school’s affiliations change due to their recent successes.

For example, Weehawken will participate in the Patriot Division in football and Meadowlands for boys’ soccer. Secaucus will be in the Liberty Division for most sports. The two local longtime rivals do not meet any longer, unless it will be in an independent contest.

According to former Secaucus athletic director Stan Fryczynski, the executive director of the NJIC, the move was necessary. “There is no room for long-standing rivalries anymore,� Fryczynski said. “We had to find relief for some of the schools who haven’t been successful recently. We can’t go by rivalries anymore. There was a tremendous amount of thought that went into it, but honestly, there weren’t many who were against it. It went through without a tussle.

Some of them were voted on unanimously.

We went through the first year of transition and learned a lot over the last two years. The athletic directors felt we needed this change.�

team and the defense, headed by his own head coach Wilber Valdez. “It was great to be with Coach Valdez one more time,� Le said. “I wanted to get ready for college and to be selected for this game, I knew I had to get back to the grind.

I think it was great we had five guys from the county there. We all love the game and we had the opportunity to show everyone we belonged there.�

Le also liked the part that he developed ALL-STAR GLORY – The five Hudson County representatives in relationships with the the annual NJSFCA North-South All-Star Classic, namely from other Hudson County left, J.R. Robinson, Steve Le, Nate Ortiz, Spencer Perez and grid All-Stars.

Malcolm Robinson, all had a hand in the North’s 14-7 victory “When we first got last Monday night at Kean University. there, it was strange, because we all knew of each other, but we Le, headed to Monroe College in New York in the coming weeks to help start the school’s really didn’t know each other,� Le said. “But fledgling football program, also enjoyed the as the weekend went on, we got to know each other better and we left like we were brothweekend. “Honestly, it was a great feeling,� Le said. ers. We’re all going to keep in touch now. It “Not only did I get the opportunity to play was a special time, especially when we had one more high school football game, but we the three Hudson County guys together in the won and I had a part in that. It was a blessing secondary. Like I said, I’ll never forget it.�

Especially since they all left high school and something I’ll always remember.�

Le thought that after the Soaring Eagles football fittingly as winners. – Jim Hague lost to North Bergen in the NJSIAA state Jim Hague can be reached via e-mail at playoffs that his high school career was over.

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Fryczynski said that the league’s website, www.njicathletics.org, has also undergone a facelift and will feature all the new divisional alignments‌ The annual St. Anthony basketball camp, under the guidance of respected Friar assistant coach Ben Gamble, will be held once again at the METS Charter School in Jersey City, with two sessions, Aug. 6-10 and Aug. 20-24, for boys and girls ages 814. We’ll have more on the camp in coming weeks. For more information now, contact Gamble at (201) 993-7192‌ Beginning next week, the summer feature EXTRA INNINGS returns.

EXTRA INNINGS focuses on the best stories that come from local baseball and softball leagues throughout the area, from Little League action through travel leagues.

If you have any noteworthy information to contribute to the EXTRA INNINGS, feel free to contact Jim Hague by phone at (201) 303-5792, by general mail at 1400 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, or via e-mail at OGSMAR@aol.com.

The e-mail would be the best way of getting in touch.

Please include a telephone contact name and number, in order to secure further information for a possible story. Also, if you have a picture to be used with the story, that would be a great help‌.—Jim Hague Jim Hague can be reached via e-mail at OGSMAR@aol.com

HAPPY SOFTBALL REUNION – The 1987 North Bergen High School softball team that won the county and NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV state championship held a reunion recently in North Bergen. Front row, from left, are Pam Natosi and Ana O’Keefe. Back row, from left, are Julie Desort, Barbara Pometti, Donna Lombardi, Assistant Coach Jeff Tarallo, Rhonda Weiss, Cindy Grierson, Head Coach Tom Eagleson, Carol Cook and Margaret Gesualdi.

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the opening of a third building.

“They are going to get a lot of exposure,” said Gonnelli. He said that the Dinosaur park can get up to 5,000 visitors in a weekend.

He mentioned other assets for the supermarket, including visibility from Turnpike exit 15x, the proximity of Harmon Cove Towers, the lack of another nearby supermarket, and the future fourth phase of build out at Xchange.

Officials said the new supermarket will be open in the fall around September or October after an internal buildout. The new store will occupy a retail space that measures approximately 9,000 to 10,000 square feet in size.

White Rose Dairy, an independent wholesale food distributor in the New York City and New Jersey metropolitan areas, is affiliated with the supermarket chain. The company supplies grocery, dairy and frozen food products that are sold in the supermarkets and has distribution centers located in Carteret and Avenel. In 2006 Associated Wholesalers, Inc. acquired White Rose.

“They are really nice stores,” said Gonnelli.

“It is going to be a unique place.”

He said that the stores include everything one would find in a Shoprite including a butcher, a bakery, a sushi bar, and a number of organic and specialty items.

The municipality offered an incentive in the form of a tax break on the 10,000 square feet, which has yet to be finalized.

Inviting interest

“This is a private sector issue,” said Gonnelli.

“The only reason we got involved was to try to entice somebody to come here.”

After many failed attempts to lure a major supermarket chain, the mayor reached out to an old neighbor, Joe Fantozzi, who happens to be the president and chief operating officer of

wholesaler White Rose Foods. According to Gonnelli, the White Rose affiliate Metropolitan Citymarket was looking to move to New Jersey.

The private owner of the proposed Secaucus location has another supermarket in the Bedford Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn.

A changing Xchange

More people have moved into the Xchange development after 317 units became available for rental in April as part of Phase III of expansion and buildout. Construction begins on Phase IV this summer.

The development caters to young urban professionals, of which 88 percent commute to Manhattan. It bills itself as a “luxury” community with waterfront views and access to Laurel Hill Park.

The residents at the Xchange are diverse, with a large Indian population. Catering to the Indian population was a factor that was part of ORGANIC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES – Metropolitan Citymarket coming to the the discussions with Metropolitan Citymarket, Xchange development in Secaucus this fall will offer an array of products which offers some ethnic foods. including natural and organic items.

A number of residents have expressed the desire to have a supermarket like the old, beloved Acme that was in the Plaza Center.

Since it closed, area residents have traveled to neighboring towns for their grocery needs.

Xchange is a little over two miles from the historic center of town, so some older residents have expressed reluctance to travel there for a supermarket. The town has said that it will offer transportation to and from the Xchange area. The municipality currently offers shuttle rides to nearby ShopRites and other supermarkets.

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Healthgrades names HUMC among nation’s best in Gynecologic Surgery and Maternity Care

report released by Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make informed decisions about a physician or hospital, has named Hoboken University Medical Center (HUMC) among the top 10 percent in the nation for gynecologic surgery.

HUMC is also ranked in the top 10 in New Jersey for gynecologic surgery outcomes and has maintained this level of excellence for two consecutive years, and was also five-star rated for maternity care.

Healthgrades found that women who undergo gynecologic surgery at five-star rated hospitals experience 56 percent fewer complications than lower-performing hospitals. Women who give birth at five-star rated hospitals experience 62 percent fewer complications than lower-performing hospitals.

HUMC, one of 461 hospitals to receive five-star designation for gynecologic surgery outcomes and one of 224 hospitals to receive five stars for maternity care, is committed to providing the women of Hoboken with the highest possible quality care.

“It is with great pride that we accept the Healthgrades recognition of the clinical excellence and commitment to women’s health exhibited by our physicians, nurses and hospital staff, said Phillip S. Schaengold, JD, MBA, HUMC’s chief executive officer. “We are committed to being the preferred provider of quality healthcare services to the women and children of Hudson County.”

Gynecologic Surgery Award

“A clear disparity exists between the complication rates that occur at hospitals performing at lower levels for gynecologic surgery compared to those Healthgrades has identified as five-star hospitals,” said Divya Cantor, MD, MBA, Healthgrades senior physician consultant and author of the study. “Our goal is not only to arm female patients with up-to-date statistics on clinical outcomes as they research and select healthcare providers, but also to name the hospitals that are setting the national standard for gynecologic surgery.”

Key findings of the “Healthgrades 2012 Trends in Women’s Health in American Hospitals” report include: In the 19 states studied, 9.2 percent of women undergoing gynecologic surgery experienced an inhospital complication. If all hospitals performed at the level of the five-star hospitals, 37,711 of these complications could have potentially been prevented.

While hysterectomies comprised 79 percent of all in-patient gynecologic procedures, this procedure has seen a 31 percent drop in volume between 2002 and 2010.

Healthgrades also found that the most common in-hospital complications for gynecologic surgery patients include bowel obstructions, hemorrhages, and respiratory complications.

Maternity care

“As women become more likely to seek medical attention based on public reporting outcomes, this level of detail in reduction of complications will be most important,” said Divya Cantor, MD,

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The five components served at lunch include: protein, bread, fruit, vegetable, and milk.

Next year all students will be required to take a fruit or vegetable component, according to Maschio’s.

The fruit and vegetable serving will also increase from a half-cup to three-quarters of a cup.

“They will see a difference in the size of the bread [and] the size of the protein,” said Chris Traks, regional supervisor and operations manager for Maschio’s Food Services.

Traks noted that the bread and protein serving will decrease. She also added that 51 percent of breads need to be whole grain rich, which she said Maschio’s already meets with their product offerings.

The requirements have had a mixed response.

“I understand we have dietary problem in the country but I also understand that we shouldn’t be telling parents how to feed their kids,” said McStowe. “Shouldn’t the choice between whole wheat and regular pasta be made by us and not by the government?”

“If they put it on their plate, there is a good chance they may eat it, but there is a good chance it will end up in the garbage and I would hate to see that,” said Marra in regard to the fruits and vegetables.

Maschio’s plans on making presentations to the PTA this summer about the changes and will also be at Back to School night to inform the parents of the new regulations.

To comment on this story online visit www.hudsonreporter.com. Adriana Rambay Fernández can be reached PIZZA – High school students requested pizza FIVE COMPONENTS TO LUNCH – Students have an option of five provided by a local vendor during school components at lunch time that include protein, bread, fruits, vegetaat afernandez @hudsonreporter.com bles, and milk. lunches.

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Both mayors were critical of the teams for filing the lawsuit. Gonnelli called it “ridiculous” and “hypocritical” stating that the teams have never done anything to improve infrastructure or offered to assist municipalities that have to provide services on game days.

However, he said that left with no other recourse Secaucus too will consider joining the lawsuit.

“The lawsuit will still be frivolous,” said Marcus. “It will still be about the Giants and Jets defending a monopoly that they have a sense of entitlement about.”

He said that when the mayors sit down and review the information they will consider the benefit the project has to their communities.

“If you join that lawsuit, you are probably suggesting that there is no need for 9,000 construction jobs and 15,000 permanent jobs,” said Marcus.

While the mayors will take this issue up this week, the NJMC said in a statement that the mayors had time to comment publicly on Nov. 15 and 16 or in writing up until mid-January.

WATER PARK ON WETLANDS – Five acres of a proposed 22-acre amusement and East Rutherford and Little Ferry were the only water park expansion will be built on wetlands in the Meadowlands. towns to submit or make any comments during that period.

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MBA, Healthgrades senior physician consultant and the study’s author. “Which hospital an expectant mom chooses to have her baby can result in lifelong consequences for both her and her baby, physicians and all care givers are able to use this data as impetus for improving their quality outcomes.”

Healthgrades conducted the research as part of its report, “Healthgrades 2012 Trends in Women’s Health in American Hospitals.” Key findings include: In the 19 states studied, 7 percent of women undergoing single live born deliveries experience an in-hospital complication.

Hospitals that received the five-star rating had 62 percent fewer complications during childbirth compared to hospitals rated as poor.

Healthgrades found the most common in-hospital complications for maternity care patients is lacerations, hemorrhages and postpartum infections.

The 224 hospitals that received the five-star rating for maternity care were evaluated on vaginal delivery maternal complications for single live deliveries, C-section delivery maternal complication rates for single live deliveries, overall volume and volume of low birth weight deliveries, and risk-adjusted infant mortality rates for single live deliveries.

from page 2 Youth activities at the public libr ar y: Kids can watch free movies at the library in July and August ever y Monday at 2 p.m. – Craft Do-It-Yourself workshops for tweens ages 8-12 starts at 3:30 p.m. on the following dates: J uly 10, 17, 24, & 31. For schedule updates, visit: Secaucus.bccls.org. To register for events, call: (201) 330-2085.

Secaucus town concer t ser ies are on Thursdays throughout summer. Final concert will be on Sept. 13 with CAST at 7 p.m. at Buchmuller Park. For more information, call town hall at (201) 330-2000.

The Swim Center offers local residents special free nights for kids and teens that feature music, food, refreshments, and activities. Kids Night is July 11 and Aug. 15 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Teen Night is J uly 25 and Aug. 8 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Back to School Family Night is Aug. 29 from 7 p.m. to

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10 p.m. Info (201) 330-2076.

Secaucus library continues two book clubs for children starting in March of this year.

Register by phone (201) 3302085.

Third-Tuesday-of-the-Month Bird Walk with the NJ MC and BCAS. Free two-hour guided nature walk will take place at Harrier Meadow in North Arlington, a 70-acre restored wetlands area usually closed to the public. RSVP at greatauk4@aol.com or 201230-4983.

Alzheimer ’s Association Suppor t Groups: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, Rachel Bogom and Lisa Nathari, (201)915-2041, meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Also, Secaucus Library, 1379 Paterson Plank Rd., Secaucus, Louise Munsch and Eydie Shapiro, (201)340-2238, meets

The NJMC said in a statement that it was unaware of the Mayors Committee formally requesting a briefing from the NJSEA or Triple Five, which Roseman said should have taken place.

To comment on this story online visit www.hudsonreporter.com. Adriana Rambay Fernández can be reached at afernandez@hudsonreporter.com

every first Monday at 4:00 p.m.

24-hour helpline, 1-800-2723900, or visit www.alz.org/nj Secaucus Senior Shopr ite Food Shuttle runs Monday thru Thursday. Every Wednesday 9 a.m., runs to Walmart and Mill Creek Mall, reservations required for all shopping trips: (201) 865-4422.

Books purchased by the Secaucus library in individuals’ names are living tributes. A bookplate is inserted inside the front cover so each patron that checks out that book will see it was donated in someone’s name. For more information on how to donate books in an individual’s name, contact (201) 330-2083 or may@bccls.org.

The Family Suppor t Or ganization Youth Par tner ship meets Mondays & Wednesdays from 5:00 to 7:30p.m. Open EnrollmentFree Membership. Offering a variety of fun and interactive

activities, special events, field trips & workshops to support families facing difficult situations. We encourage youths ages 13 to 21 to join us. Please contact La-Trenda Rossat (201) 915-5140 x 15.

Beacon Society Inc. has a support group for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Monday evenings at 6:30-8 p.m. except major holidays. At the corner of 6th and Garden Street in the community church of Hoboken, rear entrance. Each meeting is facilitated by a professional, and light refreshments are served. Limited parking is available at rear of building. Contact Karen at (201) 200-0911. Donations are greatly appreciated. Send correspondence to Beacon Society Inc. 606 Garden St., Hoboken.

Panic Relief Inc. will have Panic Attack & Anxiety workshops on Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

To join in the next workshop, visit www.panicreliefinc.com or call our office at (732) 9409658.

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$378,000 - 2Bed condo @ The Thread complex is perfectly proportioned and impeccably maintained..SS appliances, caesarstone counters, private terrace w/magnificent sweeping views, covered parking, health club & drman. MLS#120007005

BAYONNE $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

miss out on the amazing opportunity to own this fabulously priced condo! MLS#120006596

$649,000 – Fabulous Downtown Park Ave 2B/2B Condo, 1310sq.ft. private terrace, wood burning fire place, upgraded kitchen and bathrooms & HOBOKEN $560,000 - One of Hoboken's moments from Hoboken PATH. unique 2 Bedroom units. Circular MLS#120006768 great room w/8 south facing windows, natural sunlight, great JACOB-BULL’S FERRY closet space, hwd flrs, c/a/c, w/d in $420,000 - OWNER SAYS SELL!!! unit. Parking included. Gym in the Albany 2 Bedroom unit on building and great storage. Southern most row of community!!

MLS#120000956 Great location near park, pool, ferry bus and bus to NYC!!!! $584,900 – Large 2B/2B condo MLS#110009423 just steps from shopping and transportation! C/A, Hwd flrs, $439,000 - Fabulous 2Bed/1Bth granite & ss appl. Fingerprint Albany style home. Totally renovatenabled dead both at the all the ed kitchen. Extended breakfast bar, units entrance. Large balcony. SS appliances, stylish cabinetry & MLS#110013250 Granite. Community features two pools w/jacuzzis, tot lot, waterfront $825,000 – Spacious 3Bed /2Bath duplex convenient to promenade & shuttle to ferry.

PATH, hwd flrs, deeded garage MLS#120001831 parking, central air, w/d, dishwasher, microwave, Jacuzzi, $534,000 - Stylish waterfront upgraded kitchen & private Bergen II for sale!!! Views of river/city from every room!! ss terrace. MLS#120004867 appli, granite, recessed lighting, $624,999 - Spacious, beautifully hwd flrs, ADT home alarm system, appointed and impeccably California closets 2 pools w/ maintained 2 bed/2 bath condo jacuzzis, tot lot, waterfront promew/incredible private terrace for nade & free shuttle. outdoor enjoyment! Modern MLS#120001135 kitchen, central a/c, w/d, walk-in closet, deeded garage parking $405,000 - Unique Albany style and 25' x 40' deeded yard! home for sale!! Parking for 2 carsMLS#120006130 one in garage. Community boasts 2 outdoor pools w/Jacuzzis, tot lot, $339,000 – Sunny one bedroom waterfront promenade and free uptown condo!

Renovated shuttle to NY Waterways and light kitchen w/SS appliances, gran- rail. MLS#120000333 ite, wine cooler, breakfast bar exposed brick, w/d and individual storage cages in basement – $649,900 - Unparalleled end unit close to transportation. Estate Delaware style home w/sweeping NYC views from every room!!

Sale. MLS#120005588 Flooded w/natural sunlight all day $319,000 - Conveniently located long!! Hwd flrs, custom painted, in heart of Hoboken, this 2B/1B corian couters, s/s appl., humidificondo provides easy access to er, w/d & more! MUST SEE! NYC transit, shopping, restau- MLS#120000372 rants & entertainment! Don’t miss out on the amazing oppor- $739,000 - Exceptional end unit tunity to own this fabulously 3Bed/3Bath Fanwood style home priced condo! MLS#120006596 flooded w/natural sunlight! H/W flrs. Fireplace. Cherry cabinets. SS $549,000 - Picture perfect appl. Parking for 2cars. Community 2Bed/2.5Bath 1200sq.ft. duplex boasts 2pools w/jacuzzis, tot lot, in prime location, convenient to waterfront promenade & shuttle to everything, is a terrific resi- ferry. MLS#120005374 dence. Boasting dramatic kit w/granite, SS appliances, break- $635,000 - Jacobs Ferry Delaware fast bar, w/d and an abundance style home. 3Bed/3Bath Ideally of closet space. MLS#120006553 located on southernmost row of $319,000 - Conveniently located community. NYC and park views. in heart of Hoboken, this 2B/1B Flooded with natural sunlight.

Steps to second pool, bus and condo provides easy access to ferry shuttle. Parking for two carsNYC transit, shopping, restauone in private garage. rants & entertainment! Don’t MLS#120006540

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$519,000 - Conveniently located & spacious home. 2Bed/2Bath condo boasts high ceilings, hwd flrs, ss appliances, granite counters w/an open kitchen, private terrace, ample custom closet space & deeded parking. Welcome home!

MLS#120007182

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$289,000 - What a charming place to live! The perfect location.....

Close to path & restaurants. This is the perfect home. Granite, ss appliances, tumble marble bath, bamboo hwd flrs, ceiling fans, exposed brick & Laundry. Will not last! MLS#120007209

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JERSEY CITY $362,758 - Great 2 family in the Western Slope. Wonderful backyard w/above ground pool. Full unfinished basement w/ laundry area. Tons of storage space & great transportation to NYC and Journal Sq. MLS#120002495 $419,000 - Charming brick row home w/NYC views on lovely Ogden Ave full of original detail features front yard w/flowering tree says "WELCOME", high ceilings, 2 bed plus den, large deck overlooking NYC MLS#120004868 $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.

MLS#120005148 $75,000 - Renovated Corner 2BR/1BA is best value in Jersey City. Features Caesarstone counters, ss sppliances, beautiful cabinetry, custom backsplash, hwd flrs, c/a, abundant closets and high ceilings.

SHORT SALE - makes great investment or first home.

MLS#120006594

$649,900 – 2B/2B home your greeted by a blend of old world charm & modern sophistication. Exposed brick, high ceilings, gas fireplace, gourmet kit, w/d, landscaped deeded yard, 400s/f deeded storage & close to PATH. MLS#120007146

JERSEY CITY $349,000 – Simply stunning brick 2 family located in historical Bergen hill on lovely tree lined street. New kit/bath, storage & closets, ample backyard! Conveniently located to schools, shopping, transportation & parks. MLS#120007541

walk to the train station! Be in $289,000 - Terrific Opportunity!!!

NYC in 15 minutes!!!

2 Bed co-op features spacious MLS#120004459 sunlit living rm w/parquet flooring, formal dining & adjoining GUTTENBURG fully equipped galley kitchen for $265,000 - Excellent opportunity easy entertaining & beautiful for owner occupant w/income or NYC skyline views. investment property. 159' deep MLS#120003864 lot w/8 parking spaces & recorded access easement, parking MILLBURN provides $700 income per month, separate utilities - fabu- $4,999,000 - Situated atop 3 private acres, this magnificent lous potential.

Short Hills estate is the crown MLS#120001300 jewel of the community. Custom $149,900 -Magnificent totally built w/noted architect Al Bol, remodeled lg. 1 br unit in the this palatial manor in ideal locaSummit House w/ unobstructed tion in award winning school northern views of NYC & the district, 1/2hr. train ride to NYC. river, California Closet, ss appli, MLS#120001132 granite, hwd flrs & w/d room.

Priced to sell. MLS#120000918 KEARNY $254,500 - Great home on quiet UNION CITY st. near transportation to nyc. $299,900 - Incomparable NYC Beautiful brick house w/ terrace Hudson River views from this & deep backyard for entertainfabulously appointed 2B/ 2B ing. 3 bed/ 1.5 bath w/ FULL direct East facing unit at The Doric! Features hwd flrs, modern basement. W/D is included! All appliances & spacious living/ din- utilities & appliances are ing rm w/panoramic NYC Views! UPDATED. MLS#120001741 MLS#120002314 WEST NEW YORK $239,000 – Welcome to the $499,000 - Unique duplex in “Hudson View” beautiful over- sought after Hudson Club. sized one bedroom w/ granite Partial NYC & Hudson River countertops, ss appliances, hwd views!! Hwd flrs. Granite kitchen flrs, w/d, indoor deeded parking w/ss appliances. Floor to ceiling & easy access to public windows. Juliette balcony, One transportation & NYC. Short sale deeded garage spot, Steps to subject to bank approval. ferry & transportation.

MLS#120004002 MLS#120001931 $289,000 – 3Bed/2Bath 1400sq.ft southeast corner condo w/NYC views from every rm, updated kitchen & bath. Full service doorman building w/gym, deli and pool. Easy NYC commute via bus, rail or train. Welcome Home! MLS#120002620

NORTH BERGEN $184,000 - Well kept 2Bed condo $524,900 - Fabulously appointed across from park. Near schools, 1300s/f 2B/2B Condo w/Private shopping & blocks away from Terrace & NYC Views!

Blvd. East & NYC transportaMLS#120005906 tion. Pet friendly, elevator building. Low taxes, laundry, storage RUTHERFORD & H/HW included in mainte$599,000 - Do not miss this rare nance. MLS#120000955 opportunity!! Unparalleled waterfront top floor 2Bed/ 2Bath WEEHAWKEN condo!! Balcony w/ River & $849,900 Vintage brick Manhattan views.

Victorian 3 family w/ inviting MLS#100005594 porch is a blend of old world charm & modern convenience. $199,000 - A gem tuck away! Features (3) 8 room apartments Corner unit filled with lots of w/ private sun rooms & natural light. Come see this detached 2 car garage, great 1 Bedroom with parking in 728 rental income & just off BLVD sq. ft. of living space, great open East. MLS#120001862 floor plan with only a 3minute

$419,000 – Beautiful Albany Model features h/w flrs, pristine custom kit w/ panel-matched appliances, under-mount sink, inviting living / dining rm for great entertaining, 2b/r’s, 2 car parking. MLS#120001775 BELLEVILLE $309,000 - Fabulous Belwood Model w/Corian Counters & Custom Window Treatments!

2007 Community of the Year Award! Private Club House / Community Rm w/ Pool, picturesque Gazebos, & Bocce Ball Court MLS#120002073 $219,000 – Come see this great home totally redone! This charming 3BR 2Bath lovingly cared for by one family for many years with great potential.

Modern kit, upgraded baths, fenced-in yard, short walk to everything & very love taxes.

MLS#120006638

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Light galore, PARKING. FREE shuttle to PATH NY bus @ door.

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GREAT yard. BRAND NEW ROOF. Individual heat/hot water systems Full clean basement. $539,000 Great for retail business, ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OR professional offices, INVESTMENT T orr OWNER R OCCUPY 10% down financing avail www.WEEHAWKENNJHOMES.com for qualified business 4-FAMILY steps to Blvd. E over $71+k annual rent roll owner/residential occupant !

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Bayonne. 4 bedroom including a spacious master bedroom, 2 and a half bath Tudor Home located in desirable Hudson County Park area; Formal Dining Room with large bay window, generously sized sunken living room with attached airy sun room. Newly remodeled kitchen; abundant closet space; Central H VAC; large basement. The house includes a long driveway with garage will suit at least 3 cars; across street from NYC & Journal Square transportation; 3 blocks from Light Rail; 3,000 a month; security required; No pets allowed. Available immediately. If interested please contact Katelyn at (201) 436-4126 or Bayrealest@gmail.com.

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Impressive Two Bd. Two Bath, Entertaining Liv., Rm., Inviting the Outdoors in w/Huge windows, appealing Layout, Fabulous Kit., Two nice sized bedrooms Elevator, Concierge, Fitness Rm., Shuttle To Path, Parking & MUCH MORE!

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* OPEN HOUSE : SATURDAY / JUNE 30 / 1 - 4 PM * NEW LISTING ~ HAMILTON PARK * 236 ½ 7TH STREET * Four floor, four bedroom house located on a beautiful tree-lined street in the heart of Hamilton Park. A great home for entertaining with a designer kitchen that opens to a large backyard with gazebo. Chock full of original details and modern amenities! Walk to PATH. OFFERED AT : $749,000 HAMILTON PARK True 1,839 SF Loft in Wells Fargo Bldg: 18 ft. ceilings, open layout w/dramatic stairway to upper level, 2 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, chef’s kitchen w/ ss appliances & built-in wine cooler, walk-in closets, laundry room, new heat/ac system and parking. Steps to Park & walk to PATH. OFFERED AT : $549,900 JOURNAL SQUARE One-of-a-kind, 1900 sq. ft., 3 BR penthouse in a landmark bldg. w/spectacular panoramic views of NYC, JC, Brooklyn & Staten Island. Features spacious sun-filled rooms, formal entry, h/w floors, s/s appliances, granite countertops, 2 ensuite baths & much more.

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NORTH BERGEN Near Blvd East Renov No Fee 1 B/R..........$1,099-$1,149

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• Easy commute via bus, PATH or ferry • Private fitness club • Children’s playroom • Private swimming pool • FiOS and cable available • Oak parquet floors in living areas • GE appliances including microwave, dishwasher, and washer/dryer • Beautiful riverfront promenade & park • On-site parking and storage available

LUXURY RENTAL RESIDENCES IN DOWNTOWN JERSEY CITY • Blocks to PATH and ferry • 24 hour concierge • Spacious layouts w/high ceilings • Private fitness club • Children’s playroom • Cable available • Oak parquet floors in living areas • GE appliances including microwave, dishwasher, and washer/dryer

LUXURY RENTAL RESIDENCES IN DOWNTOWN JERSEY CITY • Blocks to PATH and ferry • 24 hour concierge • Spacious layouts w/high ceilings • Theatre Screening Room, Billards Room • Swimming pool, tennis cour BBQ area, Club H Fitness center • Indoor & Outdoor Children’s playroom • FIOS & Cable available • Oak parquet floors in living areas • GE appliances including microwave, dishwasher, and washer/dryer • Storage available

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Duane Priddy, Inc. seeks Sr. Marketing Specialist in North Bergen, NJ. Req. Master's deg or equiv BA, Marketing, Chem, Chem Sci, or rel field + 2 yrs exp in marketing of marketing of specialty chemicals to chemical & production companies.

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A public service message from The Hudson Reporter Newspaper Group and the FTC PART TIME POSITION Available in busy optometric office in Secaucus. Hours: Monday 10:00am-3:00pm, Tuesday 7:00am-3:00pm, and Thursday 10:00am-3:00. Duties include general office work, patient screening, and insurance billing. Computer and Phone skills required. Fax resume to (201) 864-0971 or email to randi128@aol.com.

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Divorced parents and their college graduate - 2012 Dear Editor:

I witnessed at Rutger’s Graduation-2012 ceremony on May 13, 2012 where almost 40 percent parents were not there to witness their son’s and daughter’s college graduation just because they were divorced or their sons and daughters don’t want them to be there and fight again with each other.

What I came-up to my conclusion, we as parents should never be divorced till there is no other choice but to divorce. A wedding poem for a newly married couple: “On your joyful wedding day, You begin a brand new life.

Friends and family give their gifts To joyful husband, blissful wife.

But the greatest gift you’ll ever get, A gift from heaven above, Is love forever, ending never, Everlasting love.”

God forgive all of us for any sins that we committed with or without knowing it, Amen.

Taj Ahmad Old Bridge

Give the gift of life; be an organ donor Dear Editor:

NJ Sharing Network’s dedicated team of staff and volunteers works year-round to raise awareness of the “gift of life” that comes from organ and tissue donation. We also encourage New Jersey residents to register as an organ donor to save more lives.

Yours Truly, Joe Roth President and CEO NJ Sharing Network

Taxing what hurts us Dear Editor:

New York City Mayor Bloomberg’s decision to ban supersized sugary sodas has resurrected the age-old debate over the role of the state in protecting the public health. In recent years, this debate involved bicycle helmets, car seat belts, tobacco, trans fats, saturated fats in meat and dairy products, and sugar (or more aptly, high-fructose corn syrup). Public subsidies for tobacco, meat and dairy, and corn production added fuel to the debate.

I would argue that society has a right to regulate activities that impose a heavy burden on the public treasury. National medical costs of dealing with our obesity epidemic, associated with consumption of meat, dairy, and sugars, are estimated at $190 billion. Eliminating subsidies for these products, as well as judicious taxation

to reduce their use and recoup public costs should be supported by health advocates and fiscal conservatives alike.

Benjamin Franklin claimed that nothing is certain except death and taxes. Ironically, death can be deferred substantially by taxing products that make us sick.

“New” form of bullying

Sincerely, Hugh Reilly

Dear Editor:

The recent incident of a Cherry Hill student in special education being bullied by teachers has created a firestorm of discussion and activity.

The good that can come from this is that it draws attention to the issue and will hopefully result in measures being swiftly put in place to stop this kind of abuse. However, this incident is, very sadly, not all that unusual. Just last November in Gloucester County a similar incident happened and information searches will turn up hundreds of other incidents. In addition, there are countless other incidents that will never be reported or brought to light.

Teachers are placed in a position of power and authority over society’s most precious commodity – our children. For any teacher to belittle, abuse or demean a student is reprehensible. For a teacher to do so with a student with special needs, who is even more vulnerable, is beyond comprehension. Disciplinary action in these cases need to be swift and severe. New Jersey’s anti-bullying bill of rights was as quick and progressive action to address student-student bullying. Now we need to ensure an equally effective measure to address this “new” form of bullying. Teachers who bully should never have the opportunity to be around children again. In addition, everyone working within schools, as well as, students and parents need to learn how to recognize the signs of children being bullied and be empowered to speak out against it.

Walter Bender President of The ARC of New Jersey, North Brunswick

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Between the lines

By Al Sullivan

Housing Authority appointments?

Who cares anyway?

Why would anyone have a fight over who gets seated on a housing authority, anyway?

This might be said of Hoboken, where opponents of Mayor Dawn Zimmer clashed with pro-Zimmer people over an appointment to the board.

The board is made up of seven volunteer members as well as a paid staff and oversees 21 federally-subsidized buildings throughout Hoboken. The City Council appoints five members, the mayor one, and the governor, one.

For many people the job as a commissioner is somewhat thankless, since these people oversee some of the most petty human problems possible, from complaints about leaking toilets to lack of (or in some cases too much) heat.

Many public meetings become an endurance test of residential complaints.

But there are very valid political reasons to control that board. For some, it becomes a political platform similar to the Board of Education for those aspiring to run for higher public office. But unlike the Board of Education, where a potential candidate runs the risk of alienating as many potential voters as he or she gains – such as by supporting an unpopular superintendent of schools or cutting back on popular teachers – housing commissioners are often seen as benevolent benefactors who look out for the interests of their tenant.

Honest housing authority members help get needy people places to live and help solve problems they might confront in their day to day living. Dishonest commissioners broker deals that get unqualified tenants slots in housing that they would not otherwise be entitled to. They sometimes help politically-connected friends jump the waiting list over other people who have been on the list longer. While there are legitimate reasons for people to advance on the list, such as a widow of a veteran or someone who is in particularly dire financial straits, many times dishonest commissioners build a political base through these means.

“I used to look out for these,” says former Secaucus Housing Authority Commissioner Tom Troyer . “Sometimes I got blamed by my political enemies for keeping people out, even when I had nothing to do with it.”

Some residents – particularly senior citizens – mistakenly believe the commissioners are responsible for their benefits, when in most cases commissioners are merely the conduit for federal dollars passing down to municipal housing authorities. This sometimes gives commissioners influence over seniors and allows those who control boards to generate votes. Seniors and others beholden to commissioners may vote as a way of saying thanks.

“I believe that’s what happened to me in the last election,” Troyer says, referring to his recently failed Board of Education reelection bid. “They got the seniors in the housing buildings to come out against me.”

These housing complexes are usually densely populated, making it easier to get out the vote.

Fear also can play a role in these “vote for who I say” political efforts, since some seniors and other residents of housing developments may mistakenly believe that these commissioners have the power to evict people who do not follow their political recommendations.

For good or ill, commissioners often become very familiar faces among populations of housing developments, residents get to know them, and more importantly, commissioners get to know the residents. For an honest commissioner, this becomes a means of building trust. For those not so trustworthy, it becomes a way of intimidating people, an “I know what you did last summer” kind of scenario.

Often commissioners can quietly campaign in housing developments when other candidates they oppose are excluded.

Control over these populations, influence over their lives and their political choices, makes commissioners very powerful. Even if they do not seek higher office for themselves, often they can provide blocks of votes to a favored candidate, and thus can wheel and deal for returned political favors.

Blocks of votes in Hoboken’s 4th Ward from some of these institutions allowed Tim Occhipinti to beat Michael Lenz in a special election in 2010.

Many believe that traditional Hoboken politicos – some people scathingly called the “Old Guard” – have been entrenched in the Housing Authority for decades, farming votes and dispersing favors as if they were Santa’s little helpers.

By gaining access and perhaps control over the Housing Authority, Zimmer people can potentially break the back of her opposition by denying them this pool of votes.

Troyer said his appointment to the Secaucus Housing Authority in the mid-1990s served as a breaker onto potential abuses.

“I looked into everything I thought was suspicious,” he says, noting that the model for

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corrupt practices in housing authorities came from abuses that were later uncovered in North Bergen in the 1980s.

Political tidbits

Redistricting of the ward lines in Secaucus may benefit Sal Manente’s chances for a council or perhaps mayoral run next year.

Manente moved a block away from his old house where he had successfully run in the 3rd Ward for council in the 1990s and found himself in the 1st Ward. Redistricting put his new house back in the 3rd Ward.

Meanwhile Jack Butchko, the Hudson County political and media consultant, will be playing a part in the presidential debates later this year between President Obama and Mitt Romney. One of the debates is scheduled for Oct. 16 at Hofstra University, Butchko’s alma mater. Butchko is part of a planning group working on the ground rules and logistics for the national event.

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lTOeTHE t tEDITOR ers

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