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Local stores, restaurants pleased with exposure in ‘Jersey Shore’ spinoff
GYM, TAN, SHOP IN JC - Snooki brought exposure to local businesses. Photo by Al Sullivan.
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By Yarleen Hernandez Reporter correspondent
he “Jersey Shore” spinoff reality series “Snooki & JWoww” has meant increased publicity for several Jersey City shops and services that have been featured on the show, which will air its season finale on Sept. 13. The MTV series features Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi and Jennifer “JWoww” Farley, living it up as two young women in the big city. However, with Snooki revealing her pregnancy and both women in serious relationships, their antics in this series have been largely muted compared to their previous show. Twelve episodes of the series were filmed in Jersey City earlier this year and have been airing this summer, with little fanfare. The young women have visited local shops and a bakery, a big change from their hijinks when they were single. Although reality TV fans may have lost out due to the quieter tone of the show, the big winners were the local merchants who were its co-stars. Jersey City store owners said recently that they’ve been pleased with their role in the series.
supporters say don’t count him out
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By E. Assata Wright Reporter staff writer
henever Jersey City’s political observers discuss the upcoming 2013 mayoral race, one question seems to come up more than any other: “Is Healy really
running?” It is an odd question, given that Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy announced in February that he was running and has reiterated his intention several times since. Still, the question crops up, perhaps because until last week Healy’s reelection bid seemed almost nonexistent, particularly when compared to the campaign of Healy’s only opponent at this time, Ward E City Councilman Steven Fulop. Fulop officially launched his campaign in 2010 and has worked hard to raise both his citywide visibility and money. Healy, by contrast, has run a half-hearted campaign at best. “I’ve been kind of busy governing the great city of Jersey City,” Healy said last week from the Democratic National Convention last week, where he served as a New Jersey delegate. “I’ve never started a campaign in July for an election that I’m running for the next May. But good government is good politics. So, in doing that, in running the day-to-day affairs of the city, I’m talking to residents all the time. That’s what I do on a daily basis.” All summer those close to Healy said his campaign would get moving after Labor Day and would kick into high gear after the upcoming presidential election in November. Sure enough, on Sept. 4 – the day after Labor Day – Healy launched a campaign website and announced the endorsements of several prominent Hudson County Democrats. Because Fulop hit the campaign trail early, and because Healy has focused less on the upcoming matchup between them, Fulop’s
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‘No stranger to the people of Jersey City’
Despite being an attorney and former municipal court judge, Healy, a resident of the Jersey City Heights, comes across as a down-to-earth “regular guy.” He is also known to have a sharp memory and instant recall of personal details and tidbits about residents who he has met: Where the kids went to school, the sick
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Where to find a few specific ethnic essentials in Hudson County
South Asian/Indian: From fresh cumin to snack chips
Hudson County wasn’t always so friendly to the show’s producers. Snooki and Jwoww have become known for their partying
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base is organized and energized. Ironically, for all his talk about being a reform-oriented political outsider, at this stage Fulop is the mayoral candidate with the money and the machine. Twoterm Mayor Healy, who served on the City Council for 10 years before becoming mayor, could be considered the current underdog in the race. But the mayor’s supporters say it would be foolish to count him out. They expect Healy to mount a forceful challenge to Fulop that will lead to a come-from-behind victory for the incumbent next May.
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With the 2013 mayoral election less than a year away, incumbent Jerramiah T. Healy is shifting his campaign into high gear.
By Vanessa Cruz, Gennarose Pope, Adriana Rambay Fernandez, E. Assata Wright
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ver wanted to eat some oxtail? Or spread fig with sesame jam on your pita? Or bite into freshly made mozzarella on Italian bread? Or spice up your diet with authentic South Asian, Italian, and Latino staples? The Reporter staff found some interesting food items in Hudson County’s ethnic grocery stores and supermarkets. Read on to sample the delicacies.
Given the store’s name alone, one might not expect much from Apna Bazar Cash + Carry located at 2975 Kennedy Blvd. in Jersey City. But Hudson County’s thriving, growing South Asian community swears by this supermarket at Jersey City’s renowned India Square. “We always come here to shop. It’s the only place I can come and find things I need,” said Indira Sengupta, a Secaucus resident who often takes the No. 2 New Jersey Transit bus to Apna. Other customers testified that Apna is the preferred market for South Asian cuisine: Fresh, not just ground, cumin, galangal, or gourd – key ingredients used in chili pastes. For the Westerner who may be unfamiliar with the details of Asian cooking, Apna provides a tour and crash course of foods rarely
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he city’s 9/11 memorial near Exchange Place and the state’s new Empty Sky Memorial in Liberty State Park have been the center of ceremonies in recognition of the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy. The city typically holds a small ceremony at its 9/11 memorial to honor the memories of the 37 Jersey City residents who died in the attacks that day. The 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks is this Tuesday.
Construction trade apprenticeship opportunities at new Goya facility
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n Monday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. there will be an apprenticeship orientation/fair for Jersey City residents interested in entering the construction industry. The fair will take place at the Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center, 140 Martin Luther King Drive. Apprenticeship registration will be for employment and training opportunities at the Goya Foods, Inc facility, which is currently being built at 350 County Rd. (see story inside). Apprenticeship positions are available in a number of trades, including plumbing, tiling, masonry, glaziers, electrical workers and carpenters, among other areas of employment. To be eligible for an apprenticeship, applicants must be at least 18 years old, must have either a high school degree or a GED, and must hold a valid New Jersey drivers license. For more information, call Judi Sass at (201) 547-4947. (“Fragments: A.K.A. Incomplete Thoughts”), and spoken word artist
Festival for young filmmakers extends deadline
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he deadline for New Jersey City University’s Young Film & Videomakers Festival has been extended to Tuesday, Sept. 18. The festival is seeking submissions of short works from filmmakers and videomakers ROUND AND ROUND THEY GO – A new between the ages of 12 and 28. attraction made its debut at Newport Applicants will be judged based Green over the Labor Day weekend. on submissions from other film- Newport Green, billed as an “urban makers in their age group. DVD beach” along the Jersey City waterfront in submissions and a $20 entry fee the city’s Newport section, added a new should be sent to New Jersey City carousel for kids, which will be open to the University, Black Maria Film public through the fall. Festival, Dept. of Media Arts, 2039 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City, NJ 07305. For more information, call (201) 200-2043.
HCCC Center for Business and Industry to host Oct. job fair
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he Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Center for Business & Industry (CBI) has planned a Job Fair for Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the college’s Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center at 161 Newkirk Street, two blocks from the Journal Square PATH Station. Companies representing the finance, health care, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and transportation industries will participate in the fair.
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Business district expects 25,000 visitors for second Downtown Street Fair
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By E. Assata Wright Reporter staff writer
hen the folks at the Historic Downtown Jersey City Special Improvement District (HDSID) decided to throw the inaugural All About Downtown Street Fair last September, they thought they’d be lucky to get 5,000 to 8,000 local residents and their friends to show up. Organizers were stunned when the streets around Newark and Jersey swelled with crowds that topped 15,000 to 18,000 people. When the All About Downtown Street Fair makes its sophomore return on Saturday, Sept. 29, this time the HDSID will be ready. “We did not expect the turnout that we had last year,” said Nikol Floros, executive director of the HDSID. “So, we were a little understaffed. We definitely did not have enough police coverage. We didn’t have enough [bathroom] facilities for people to utilize. We’ve corrected those things for this year’s street fair. Those things are going to be amped up quite a lot.” And for what it’s worth, the number of vendors and entertainment acts has also been increased for this year’s street fair. Modeled after the successful Everything Jersey City Festival hosted each May by the Central Avenue Special Improvement District in the Heights, the fair is designed to highlight businesses in the area and boost local commerce. While the Newark and Jersey corridors are teeming with cute restaurants, bars, and boutiques, these businesses must still compete with comparable establishments in nearby Hoboken, New York, and Newport Centre Mall. In recent years the HDSID, downtown merchants, and residents have sponsored several efforts to remind residents to shop local, including the annual Make My City week. But Floros said more was still needed. “You know, when people think of ‘downtown,’ they assume it covers Newark [Avenue]
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LET THE MUSIC PLAY – The All About Downtown Street Fair will include three music stages this year. and Jersey [Avenue]. But ‘downtown’ really doesn’t include those areas,” Floros told the Reporter last year. “Downtown really is just the waterfront. And I think, yes, people are pretty aware of what the waterfront has to offer. But I think people forget about the businesses on Newark, Jersey, Montgomery, Grove.”
Showing off their wares
For the street fair, which takes place on Newark Avenue between Grove Street and Jersey Avenue, area restaurants and shops are invited to set up outdoor tents under which they can sell their goods. The idea is to bring attention to shops and boutiques located on side streets that might be off the beaten path, and which might be overlooked, or forgotten, by the shopping public. Local music acts and craft artists will also be on-hand to lend a party atmosphere to the festival. “We’re doing music in three different locations,” said Floros. “Last year, there were some areas of the festival that were in need of more music.”
Floros said the HDSID board fully expects All About Downtown to be an annual event and to be back next year, which is ironic, given that its predecessor in the Heights is currently in jeopardy. Two days after holding its fifth annual Everything Jersey City Festival this past May, the Central Avenue Special Improvement District announced the organization may not have the funds needed to return in 2013. This year, all of the city’s central improvement districts received $50,000 in residual funding from the state Urban Enterprise Zone Program (UEZ). In the case of the Central Avenue Special Improvement District, this $50,000 grant was $42,500 less than the organization received last year. Launched in 1983, the UEZ Program was started to stimulate the local economies of the state’s once-blighted urban areas. Under the program, businesses in a designated Urban Enterprise Zone could charge a sales tax that is half of the regular state sales tax. A portion of this tax money was then returned to the city for local economic development. Through loans, grants, and other
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Dancing in the streets
Floros estimated there will be 75 to 90 vendors and 12 to 14 food trucks. In addition, many restaurants located along Newark Avenue between Jersey and Grove will have outdoor seating areas set up for the day. Interestingly, Floros said the HDSID this year expanded advertising for the street fair and promoted the event in New York City and Hoboken – cities that often attract shoppers from Jersey City. With the added visitors from neighboring municipalities, the HDSID expects to attract about 25,000 visitors for this year’s street fair. Music and food will be available for the street fair from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Vendor booths will shut down at 8 p.m.
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$81M and 80 new jobs
Goya Foods Inc. breaks ground on new facility in Jersey City
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By E. Assata Wright Reporter staff writer
oya Foods Inc. broke ground in Jersey City on what will be the company’s new 615,000 square foot headquarters on County Road. The company, the largest Latino-owned company in the U.S., is expanding its operations beyond it current facility on Seaview Drive in Secaucus. Gov. Chris Christie, whose administration offered Goya tax incentives to stay in New Jersey, was on hand for the groundbreaking on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Christie was joined by
considered,” Goya Executive Vice President Peter Unanue told the Reporter at the groundbreaking. “The New Jersey Meadowlands Commission and the New Jersey Economic Development Authority worked to make the numbers feasible, and that’s what really tipped it in favor of Jersey City and allowed us to stay in the state and in the Meadowlands.” The company, he added, was started in Manhattan in 1936 but moved to Secaucus in 1974. The new facility will include 577,000 square feet of warehouse space and 40,000 square feet of office space.
‘I think this investment is one that will pay off with jobs and a more vibrant economy.’ – Chris Christie
officials from Goya, the state’s Economic Development Authority (EDA), Jersey City, Secaucus, and the Rockefeller Group, which owns the property at 350 County Rd., where the new headquarters will be built. Last year, the EDA approved $81.9 million in tax breaks for Goya through the state’s Urban Transit Hub Tax Program, which offers tax breaks to companies that move to designated transit hubs in the state. Proponents of the deal said it was necessary to keep Goya based in New Jersey. “There were some sites in Pennsylvania and Rockland County, New York, and Orange County, New York, that we
The Goya facility is one of the few new large developments currently underway in Jersey City. Two residential developments are being built at 110 First St. and at 18th Street and Coles. The next phase of the Aqua Blu development is also being built on River Drive.
80 jobs created
More than 500 current Goya employees will be transferred from the company’s facilities in Secaucus and Long Island to the new Jersey City headquarters, Unanue said at the groundbreaking, and about 80 new jobs will be creat-
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Gov. Christie (far right) said the Goya development will boost the local economy. ed. In addition, 150 temporary construction jobs will be created during the construction phase of the project. (On Monday, Sept. 10, Goya Foods will hold a skills training fair at 10 a.m. for Jersey City residents interested in construction union apprenticeship programs. For more information, see Briefs.) “Goya had a lot of different options,” Gov. Christie said during the groundbreaking ceremony. “I think this investment is one that will pay off with jobs and a more vibrant economy as we move forward in the future. The investment Goya is making here today is an investment in New Jersey employees and in this community. It’s testament to the faith the company has in the new direction that the state has charted, and it’s a sign for those who are looking at our state as a place to do business of the work that we’ve been doing to try and make sure that this climate is one that people will find welcoming, and not one that will leave them having to run out of the state because of ever higher taxes and more onerous regulations.”
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West New York issues
Joe Rodriguez, husband of West New York Commissioner Car idad Rodr iguez, has to be the weariest man alive, up at 3 a.m. to work his
full time job in Weehawken’s Department of Public Works, before rushing over to West New York where he works his new second fulltime job in the DPW. The problem is, Car idad voted for him on Sept. 4 to become the city’s recycling coordinator, which seems to be something of a conflict of interest. As commissioner, she is giving him a job from which she derives a financial benefit. With two full time jobs and part time work, he may not find much time to do anything else but work, running back and forth between Weehawken and West New York like a chicken with his head cut off. He better hope he doesn’t get caught in a traffic jam. West New York’s commissioners are apparently struggling with hiring issues, but also department boundaries issues. Under their form of government, each commissioner is responsible for staffing his or her own department – such as parks and recreation, public works and so forth. And yet, Commissioner Count Wiley complained this week that the other commissioners have invaded his turf, and worse, have not hired the staff he needs to make up for people retiring or leaving for other reasons. He considers the matter serious enough to consider taking it to Superior Court, which he said he is in the process of doing. “I’ve consulted an attorney who is drawing up the paperwork,” he said. Wiley was particularly upset when he came to the commissioners meeting to find that the commissioners were poised to hire a number of people, none of them in the parks and recreation department. “They wanted to hire 10 EMTs, saying they were trying to cut down on overtime,” he said. “But that’s the reason I need to hire
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ways and regular run-ins with the law. Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer denied MTV’s request to film in Hoboken last year, based on potential quality-of-life and public safety issues. MTV’s search for another town led to Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, who welcomed the show with open arms.
A boost for local business
Sleep Cheap and Downtown Hardware, both on Newark Avenue, were Snooki and JWoww’s go-to spots to get everything they needed to decorate the converted firehouse on Mercer that was their TV home. “They spent a good amount of money here and they were very pleasant, to be quite honest,” said Edwin Cruz, owner of Downtown Hardware. “I would imagine [their visit] brought more attention, but I wouldn’t say more popularity. Regular customers that I see have mentioned that they saw me and saw the store. Overall it was a positive thing.” Both establishments were initially uneasy about Snooki and Jwoww’s arrival. “I was definitely apprehensive,” said Victor Peralta of Sleep Cheap. “I was thinking they were going to be too crazy. But they actually behaved very well. We wouldn’t mind [if they came back]. It was nice to see something different in a different scene.” “I believe that people were worried [at first],” agreed Cruz. “I believe some people didn’t want [filming] at all, and I know this for a fact, since I would hear [people] talking. But in general I think they proved everyone wrong because they were quiet.”
Real life on TV
“I think it’s a lot of fun and I think it’s great, because it keeps the community interested in what’s going on,” said Kristen Scalia, owner of Kannibal Home, after Snooki and JWoww’s visit to Jersey City. “It shows that there is outside interest in Jersey City, which really validates us as a great little city to be in, to live, to work, and to just be a part of. I think that from a community perspective it was just great because people really like to see celebrities in the places they often frequent so for my regular customers it’s been a lot of fun,” said Scalia of customers’ reactions. “They’ve just been popping in and saying ‘Hi, we saw the shop and we saw other Jersey City locations also on the show’.” She added, “I am always appreciative of any kind of attention on a local or a national scale, but you know, I think the people that get excited are the people that live here in Jersey City, so it’s really nice for them to see some of their favorite shops in town getting highlighted.” On a shopping trip Snooki and JWoww made to Kannibal Home, they met
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resources, Jersey City, like other enterprise zones, used its UEZ money to attract small businesses, help small businesses get started, assist businesses make improvements, and train residents for jobs. Some of the UEZ money was also used to support the city’s SIDs. Since last year, however, Gov. Christopher Christie has been phasing out the UEZ Program and the initiative likely will not exist in 2013. In the past, the Central Avenue Special Improvement District used a portion of its UEZ grant to promote its local commercial hub through the Everything Jersey City Festival. The loss of UEZ money next year could mean the organi-
Megan, a very pregnant loyal customer of Scalia who happened to be noticed by Snooki. “I think that one of the most frequent questions I get is, ‘Was it a set up or was it a real scenario?’ ” said Scalia of the Snooki and Megan on-air pregnancy conversation. “Megan is an all-time customer of mine. She’s been here for the last couple of years. She was actually pregnant with her second child [during the filming] and that day she had a crazy case of baby brain. She just wanted to buy this stuffed toy really bad. She wasn’t even paying attention to the commotion in the shop, and it just so happened that she turned around and looked over at Nicole and Nicole looked at her and Megan said to her ‘Welcome to the neighborhood, neighbor’ and Nicole looked at her and said ‘You’re pregnant’ and it just kind of started that conversation.” JWoww made a friend of her own named Ashley when she took an organic cooking class at Made With Love Artisan Bakery on Jersey Avenue. “Everyone made friends [that day],” said Celeste Governanti, owner of Made With Love. “In my opinion, they’re stars, they’re celebrities. They’re very, very nice and lovely people, and they have a great talent for cooking, especially Jenni.” Snooki and JWoww browsed through many Jersey City shops to fulfill their needs for clothes shopping and food shopping.
‘Fighting for them’
Scalia was eager for the girls to become part of the Jersey City community. “I think the community was a little bit divided,” said Scalia. “They didn’t know what to make of it but I kind of was fighting for them. I kept on saying ‘You wouldn’t turn away someone new that moved in to Liberty Harbor; you wouldn’t turn away someone new that moved in to Grove Point; why would you turn away someone new that’s just moving down the street in a brownstone?’ That was my take on it and I was very happily pleased, because they were polite and they were respectful.” Cruz said, “From what I understand, they gave flowers and gifts to neighbors on the block before they left. And you don’t hear too much of that stuff, but it happened.” Maybe Snooki’s pregnancy is the biggest contributor to generosity. “I wish the best to Snooki and the new baby,” said Governanti. “I would love to be able to give her organic baby food classes.” The show has been airing on Thursdays at 10 p.m. on MTV.
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zation won’t have the funds needed to continue this popular annual event. While the HDSID has also seen its funding slashed due to UEZ cuts, Floros said she expects the All About Downtown Street Fair to continue. “Financially, it’s a little tight right now. Definitely, we’re concerned. But we’ve done a lot of fundraising this year through our farmers market and other events that we do, like Groove on Grove. With the staff, board, and businesses that we have we think we’ll be able to continue to do this.”
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The High Holy Days at B’nai Jacob Jersey City’s Egalitarian Contemporary Congregation Tashlich On The Hudson! Monday, September 17th, 3:00 PM*
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Join us for our annual Tashlich celebration as we sing, dance, and cast our breadcrumbs on the water. Cantor Dubrow will lead the festivities.
1st Day Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 17th, 9:00 AM
At the Foot of Washington Street by the Korean War Memorial, Jersey City
Sermon: “ Faith As An Act of Courage ”
Tashlich-On-The-Hudson Monday, September 17th, 3:00 PM
Take the light rail or park nearby and bring kids, friends, and neighbors! Apples, Honey, and Breadcrumbs Supplied. More information at bnaijacobjc.org/tashlich
2nd Day Rosh Hashanah Tuesday September 18th, 9:00 AM
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Break-The-Fast With Us! Join us after Neilah for Congregation B’nai Jacob’s Community Break-the-Fast This festive, catered break-the-fast is open to all. There is no charge, but reservations are requested and must be made by September 23rd. ;V YLZLY]L WSLHZL JHSS [OL Z`UHNVN\L VMÄJL! (201) 435-5725 or info@bnaijacobjc.org
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Tuesday, September 25th, 6:15 PM Sermon: “It Pays to Cheat...But at What Cost?”
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Yizkor
Wednesday, September 26th, 10:30 AM
Neilah
Wednesday, September 26th, 6:00 PM followed by a complimentary Community Break-the-Fast @ 7:00 PM
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seen elsewhere in New Jersey. Items such as mango relish, coconut flakes, turmeric root, and honey sweetened yogurts are used for making lassi, a popular beverage. One interesting feature at Apna is the ability to find herbs and spices in various forms under one roof. Coriander leaves, roots, and fruit can be found, in addition to ground coriander powder. Sengupta translated for another shopper who explained that Indian cooks often use all parts of a plant when preparing a meal. U.S. markets, this shopper said, typically offer only dried ground spices and herbs, leaving shoppers at a loss when in need of, say, fresh sweet basil leaves or tamarind flowers. The store includes what appears to be a broad selection of popular South Asian snack foods, including hot chips, potato chakli, vadai, and a packaged food that looks like India’s answer to Cheetos. Apna also carries many vegetables and spices common in most Western dishes, thus saving shoppers from also having to make separate trips to other stores for their groceries.
Italian: Fresh ‘mutz’ and prosciutto
Not everyone cooks like grandma or “nonna,” who may have prepared gravy or homemade pasta from scratch. But there are several places to get authentic Italian ingredients in Hudson County. On 143 Front St. in Secaucus, visitors will find Filomena’s Italian Deli, which carries a number of meats and cheeses available by the pound. Patrick DeCesare, a third generation Italian and lifelong Hoboken resident, took his inspiration from his grandmother Filomena for the meals he serves up on a daily basis. DeCesare sells Parmigiano-Reggiano, a hard, granular cheese made from raw cow’s milk that is produced in areas of Italy such as Parma, Modena, Bologna, and Reggio Emilia. According to DeCesare it is often used as “a great crumbling cheese” that can be sprinkled on fresh pasta, accompanied by a glass of wine or some sopressata. The cheese has a sharp, nutty and fruity taste and often sells for $18 a pound. He also sells prosciutto di Parma, a salty, air-cured meat that can be sliced up for a sandwich or placed in
Making the ‘mutz’
At Fiore’s Italian Deli on the west side of Hoboken, the Reporter went into the kitchen with owner John Amato, 77. Dominick Vitolo – who has been with Fiore’s for nearly 47 years – sliced through fresh curds in the mutz-making process before adding cold water, cooking, and then braiding them. Fiore’s goes back to 1913 when Alfonse Fiore first started out selling mozzarella, ricotta, and milk. In 1929 his son Joseph took over until Amato purchased the establishment in 1965 after having worked there for 15 years. “At one time, 90 percent of the business came from Italians,” said Amato. “You had to speak Italian.” But that has long changed and Fiore’s attracts people of all backgrounds. “We are serving almost four generations of people,” said Amato. “I know their grandmothers, mothers, their daughters...” Amato’s customers are loyal and keep the Fiore tradition in the family. a salad. Finally, Filomena’s offers its own olive oil, especially made in Bolgheri, in the Tuscany region of Italy. Secaucus is also known for originating a number of ethnic and specialty foods with places like the Toscana Cheese Company, which makes fresh mozzarella and Latin cheeses like Queso de Hoja and Oaxaca. Then there is Goya, which stocks the shelves of many major supermarkets and caters to Latin American cooking with products such as beans, rice, and olives among many others. Then there are the Italian delis of Hoboken, several of which boast home made mozzarella. Many recommend Fiore’s Deli at 414 Adams St. in Hoboken as a place to get a number of authentic Italian specialty items, particularly the “mutz.” On a recent Friday afternoon, a long line extended from the corner to the door. The deli stocks a number of items such as pasta, peppers, tomato sauce, and much more. Popular items
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mother in the hospital, the house that was being remodeled – Healy seems always able to pluck such facts from the back of his mind and knows how to casually ask about the son at Rutgers, the father in the nursing home. Not only does he know the residents, Healy said the residents know him. “I am no stranger to the approximately 280,000 people of Jersey City,” Healy stated. This familiarity, he said, gives him broad support among the city’s estimated 85,000 to 90,000 voters. “Everybody knows me. They know what they’re going to get from me.” Fulop is running as a reform candidate challenging an insular and entrenched political machine, decades old, that many believe is run more like a private enterprise for insiders than for public service. But Healy said he is not going to shy away from his record in office. He believes he has run
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a fiscally responsible city government during one of the worst economic crises the country and state have known. “Time and again we’ve seen Steve vote against the interests of the city,” Healy insisted. “He voted against the transfer of an abatement from one entity to another. That transfer meant millions of dollars in the city coffers. He also voted against changing health care benefits for our retirees, which saved us $3.5 million a year.” Although there have been tax increases for several of the years Healy has been in office, he insists his administration has held taxes stable, particularly given the amount of money the city has lost in state aid. “We’ve been able to trim expenses and hold taxes steady even though the city has lost more than $70 million in funding from the state,” he maintained. Fulop has successfully positioned himself as a fiscal conservative who targets waste in public spending and advocates greater government
accountability. He has sponsored ordinances to consolidate city agencies that perform similar tasks and eliminate the use of city vehicles for personal needs. And while he supports tax breaks for development projects in inner city neighborhoods, he opposes them for waterfront developments in Ward E. Healy believes his record will offset any negative campaigning he might receive from the notorious 2009 New Jersey corruption busts that led to the arrests of several Healy allies, including former Deputy Mayor Leona Beldini and exCity Council President Mariano Vega. “I’ve been investigated. I have never been arrested, indicted, or convicted of any charge,” Healy said. Healy said his campaign has not commissioned any voter polls, but he is familiar with the results of some other polls that have been conducted by others. “We’re standing very well,” he said.
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In addition to attracting voters, Healy believes he will also be able to secure the money, political support, and endorsements he needs to win. While some political observers believe it could take up to $2 million to win the Jersey City mayoral election next year, Healy disagrees. “It’s hard to raise that kind of money in the current climate. I think a more realistic number is $700,000 to $800,000. We’ve had a couple of fundraisers so far. We’ve got some money in the bank. In the next five weeks we’ll have several other fundraisers,” the mayor said. “By the end of October, we’ll have $250,000. That’s a very good start. By the end of the year we should have about $400,000. I expect to have $700,000 early next year.” He said he believes he won’t have much of a problem raising that target amount.
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some people in my department, so that we can cover all the shifts.” Wiley, who is expected to kick off a recall election against Mayor Felix Roque on Sept. 13, said unpaid vendors may pose a serious legal problem for West New York. “Some these bills go back to when Sal Vega was mayor,” he said. “These have P.O.s [purchase orders], so you can’t let them go unpaid.”
Bueckner still has Gonnelli’s support
Although touched on in last week’s column, Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli has affirmed his support for J ohn 2nd Ward Councilman Bueckner, saying that Bueckner is not being forced off next year’s ticket.
“John has until next June to make up his mind whether he wants to run again or not,” Gonnelli said. “If he does, then he has my support. I want him to run, but that’s his choice.” Bueckner, who is 74, was one of the founders of the Secaucus Independence Alliance in the early 1990s, has become the godfather of the Take Back Secaucus movement of the current era. “John is my mentor,” Gonnelli said. “He supported me when I first ran for council and I’ll support him if he decides to run. But he hasn’t made up his mind yet. If he decides not to run, it will be very difficult to replace him. I’m encouraging him to stay and run with us.”
Three Hudson hospitals schedule Sept. outreach events
Christ Hospital will be hosting the following events during the month of September: Free Depression Screenings, sponsoring with Save Latin America at the Family Cultural, Health, and Wellness Carnival, Sept. 9 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Schuetzen Park in North Bergen. Legs for Life Screenings, Sept. 18 from 12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. in Staff Rooms A & B. Please call (201)795-8363 to register. Bayonne Medical Center will be hosting the following events during the month of September: Legs for Life Screenings, Sept. 11, 18, and 25 at 7:30 a.m., on the first floor. Free Cholesterol Screenings, Sept. 6 and 20 at 10 a.m. in the main lobby.
Signs & Glaucoma-Warning Treatment, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. in Café lf. For additional information, Please contact Susan at (201)418-2381. Hoboken University Medical Center will be hosting the following events during the month of September: Free Cholesterol Screenings, Sept. 7 and 21 10 a.m. 11 a.m., Assumption Hall, 1st floor. Psoriasis, Scratching More than the Surface, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. 9 p.m., in Room 92, 2nd floor. Glaucoma – Warning Signs & Treatment, Sept. 11, 1 p.m. 2 p.m., Room 92, 2nd floor. Legs for Life Screenings, Sept. 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 7:30 a.m. 9 a.m. at Ambulatory Services on the 1st floor. Please call (201)418-2381 to register.
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include Italian imports such as provolone, aged over a year, and the Parmigiano-Reggiano, which is aged over three years before it is sold. Other top sellers include cured meats like Mortadella, Prosciutto, Sopressata, and homemade sausage that is made from cured pork, salt, black pepper, and fennel. See sidebar for the making of the “muzz.”
Mediterranean and Latino
Around the world in just one supermarket is Food Basics at 1425 Kennedy Blvd. in North Bergen, which sells a variety of Mediterranean and Hispanic cuisine. Oxtail is on the menu for stew and soup. Oxtail is traditionally found in Caribbean, Latin American, and Vietnamese cuisine. Mediterranean delicacies are also prevalent at Food Basics. Fig with sesame jam is a way to make any bread more savory. For a change of fruit, try dates, which can be mixed with milk as a paste, yogurt, or bread. According to organicfacts.net, dates help fight constipation, intestinal disorders, weight gain, heart problems, and abdominal cancer. Grape leaves also provide a burst of flavor for your taste buds. They are generally stuffed with rice or meat. Curtido, pickled vegetables, are paired with pupusas, which are corn tortillas filled with cheese, chicharr n
either cooked or canned and pickled, after which the nopales make a slightly tangy addition to omelets, salads, and tacos. Just next to the cactus are fresh stalks of sabila fresca ; or, aloe vera. Most are familiar with the plant as a sunburn remedy, but in many Latino countries its gel is added to yogurts, desserts, and juices. Aloe vera juice is said to act as a digestive aid, but don’t stick it in a juicer and wash it down. If improperly prepared or imbibed in large doses, it can be harmful to your health.
Dates fight constipation, intestinal disorders, weight gain, and heart problems. (fried, crisp pork), or refried beans. Curtido is cabbage slaw in vinegar that can transform your kitchen into a pupuseria. You can pick up Colombian arepas which are corn griddle cakes that are often filled with cheese. According to Livestrong.com, a plain arepa contains vitamin C as well as iron, which enhances skin elasticity and joint function.
Latino: A surprise that looks like a cactus
Walk into West New York’s El Extra, located at 5505 Palisade Ave., and it’s as if you’ve been instantly transported to a Latino country; or, more accurately, several different Latino countries. Aisle after aisle of Cuban, El Salvadorian, Dominican, and Mexican specialty sodas, cookies, juices, and rices stretch out before you. For those unfamiliar with Latino cuisines, the produce aisle is the place to go for delicious culinary discoveries, many of which may appear a tad less than edible. Take the nopales for example. Not everyone would stare at a crate full of prickly cactus pads and think “dinner,” but beneath a spiny and unwelcoming exterior lies a tender, juicy treat. Considered a vegetable and used most commonly in Mexican dishes, the skins are removed and the meat is
About a mile south in Union City is Mi Bander a, located at 518 32nd St. Here lie literal piles of the waxy yuca root (also known as cassava ), which is native to South America. It is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions for its starchy, high carbohydrate yield, and is steamed, mashed, fried, and dried. The dried version is known as tapioca. Improper preparation of yuca can leave small traces of cyanide that can be harmful in the long term, but when properly prepared, it stands as a yummy substitute for potatoes and a filling addition to soups, stews, and gravies. And of course, there’s the perhaps slightly more familiar tomatillo; a green plant in the nightshade family that is related to the gooseberry. The name is deceiving, because they have no relation to the tomato. The first indication of this is that the small green Mexican fruit comes in an inedible, papery husk which is removed before preparation. They are the key ingredient in Latin American salsas verdes, or, green sauces. They are commonly served raw like their sister, red tomato salsas, or cooked and poured over tacos and enchiladas. Green salsas are tangier and more savory than tomato-based sauces.
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increase incrementally over the duration of the 20-year agreement with the city. Goya’s annual county tax fee will start out at $40,320, and the annual administrative fee will start out at $16,128. The company has also agreed to pay a one-time sum of $114,700 to Jersey City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Goya will not contribute to the local school system. Given that the city currently receives only $299,300 in property taxes from the 350 County Ave. site, members of the City Council who supported the PILOT agreement last year said this is a good deal for Jersey City. But because of the state’s $81.9 million in tax breaks to Goya, some
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Jersey City residents and City Council members have argued the city should not have approved a tax abatement agreement as well. They have also argued that too few new jobs will be created for the money the company is saving in local and state tax payments. Last year, New Jersey Policy Perspective, a Trenton-based think tank, estimated that Goya will likely create only nine new jobs as a result of its move to Jersey City. The new facility, which will be used as a distribution center, is scheduled to open in spring 2014. The company will keep its current warehouse open in Secaucus and will use the facility for manufacturing.
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over the reform-oriented base Fulop is counting on to deliver a victory next year to him. “The Fulop people come across as ‘our way or the highway’ zealots,” said one undecided voter who is leaning towards Healy. “I don’t agree with everything Healy does. But when I’ve talked to him and the people who work for him, I feel like they listen to me, even if I’m saying something they don’t want to hear…I’m not sure I’d get treated the same way by Fulop. I want to be respected by my government, even if I don’t agree with the government. You get that more with Healy than Fulop.”
On Fulop’s most recent filing with the Election Law Enforcement Commission he had $353,038 in the bank. Healy had $99,989. Last week the Healy campaign announced the support of five Hudson County elected officials who have endorsed his campaign, including Bayonne Mayor and Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairman Mark Smith; State Assemblyman Sean Connors (33rd Dist.-Jersey City); Assemblyman Jason O’Donnell (31st Dist. -Bayonne); Hudson County Executive Thomas DeGise; and Jersey Comment at www.hudsonreporter.com. E-mail E. Assata City’s Democratic Chairman, Jeff Dublin. Wright at awright@hudsonreporter.com. Some of the endorsements are notable because they came from officials Fulop either helped in the past – like Dublin – or people he reportedly tried to cultivate for his own campaign. Several sources last week said Fulop placed a testy phone call to Smith after his endorsement of Healy was made public. Fulop had hoped that Smith would either endorse him or stay neutral in the Jersey City race for mayor. Fulop and Connors – another pol Fulop tried to court for an endorsement – got into a war of words in the local media after the councilman dismissed Healy’s endorsements as coming from career politicians. “Mr. Fulop once again disDon’t replace gingerbread with anything half-baked. played his lack of maturity and inability to cultivate healthy relaYours isn’t a cookie–cutter home. So if your house is damaged, you want repairs that tionships with other leaders for respect its unique, perhaps historic, design. As your insurance advisor, we recommend a Chubb Masterpiece® policy with Extended Replacement Cost coverage. While other the betterment of Jersey City,” insurance companies are eliminating this valuable coverage, we know that Chubb is Connors said in a statement. committed to repairing your home to the original splendor that’s been detailed in their Some Healy supporters complimentary appraisal. With Chubb’s practice of handling claims promptly and fairly, you’ll describe the mayor as a gentlesee why we consider Chubb the best choice for discriminating homeowners. To see how we man statesman equally able to can create a personal insurance program with Chubb to meet your sophisticated needs, please call us. handle both policy and people. Muller Insurance This, they say, could win out 930 Washington Street Hoboken, NJ 07030 • 201-659-2403 www.mullerinsurance.com
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FRIAR REVIVAL – St. Anthony finished a disappointing 4-6 last season, so the Friars are looking for improvement. From left are Rashad Brandon, Trayvone Walker, Darius Roper, head coach Sean Fallon, Courtel Jenkins, Nyle Hardy and Eric Carter. n 2011, the St. Anthony High School football team was believed to be a contender for both the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League-American Division and the NJSIAA Non-Public Group 1 titles. The Friars had a ton of talent, packed with some major college prospects. They had experienced and proven players who were destined to have a season to remember. It turned out to be a year to forget. The
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Friars stumbled to a 4-6 campaign, failing to make the state playoffs after two straight appearances. If you’re looking for blame, one person believes that the finger should be pointed directly at him – and that’s head coach Sean Fallon. “It was an ego thing,” Fallon said. “I’m not a loser. I don’t lose. I figured that we were going to win. But when I needed to give them a hug,
Memorial looks to build on state playoff appearance After qualifying for postseason for first time since 2000, Tigers look to continue he Memorial High School football program took gigantic strides in 2011, when the Tigers won five games and qualified for the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group IV state playoffs for the first time since 2000. Now, it’s up to Memorial alumnus and head coach Oscar Guerrero to prove that last year wasn’t a fluke or a simple flash in the pan. “Honestly, we accomplished a lot last year,” said Guerrero, who begins his third season as the head coach of his alma mater. “We got a taste of what it was like to play in the playoffs. We were able to compete and beat some good teams. We made the step up.” The Tigers did manage to defeat local rivals St. Anthony and Hoboken last season, enabling them to earn enough power points for a state playoff appearance. The Tigers also hung tough with neighboring rival Union City, which went on to play in the sectional semifinals before losing to eventual champion North Bergen in overtime.
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I tried to kick their tails. I was going berserk during games and created a negative feeling. That was my fault. I made the mess. It was a good learning experience for me. You can chalk up at least half the losses to me.” Fallon also believed that the Friars made crucial mistakes in key situations. “We had fumbles and penalties all year,” Fallon said. “Those were things we never did before. We lost to Memorial by a point because of fumbles. We had two touchdown drives against Hoboken stalled because of penalties. So we’ve taken a hard stance on fundamentals this year. We went back and looked at what we did wrong and have worked on that. We needed to place an emphasis on fundamentals.” Fallon is confident that his current group of seniors will be able to overcome the mistakes that plagued the team last year. “This year’s group of seniors might be the most focused group we’ve ever had,” Fallon said. “They might not be as talented as others, but they’re more driven. We’ve seen some different stuff. They play defense with an attitude. They’ve given me glimpses of what they could be. Things feel really crisp. They break the huddle with authority. We had only one penalty in our three scrimmages, so that makes me feel positive.” Leading the way is senior quarterback Derek Sims (6-0, 190), who returns as the Friars’ signal caller. “Last year, our team had no senior leadership at all, but this year, we have a good group and Derek is among that group,” Fallon said. “I don’t even have to yell at all, because the seniors take care of everything. They’re the best internal policing I can have. The leadership is unbelievable. The seniors know that this is their year and Derek is leading the way. I love the way he handles the entire team. I know I’m always going to get something positive out of Derek.” The fullback is senior James Bates (5-9, 175), who comes from the same long-line of members of the Bates family that carried the ball for Hoboken. James is the cousin of Red Wing greats Desmond and All-State great Damien, who led the state in scoring in 2006. “I said in an interview that James was not a 90-yard touchdown guy and since that time, he’s broken three long runs,” Fallon said. “He’s recently found another gear. He’s a hard-nosed, tough runner who understands the offense.” Another halfback is senior Darrel Hicks (57, 160). The last halfback slot is being shared by senior Nyle Trent (5-9, 160), junior Herb Johnson (5-8, 170) and sophomore Taris Crawford (5-7, 165). “We have kids that all can run,” Fallon said. The wide receiver slot is owned by senior Damon Small (6-3, 190), who is impressing both Fallon and college coaches.
“He’s scored three touchdowns on passes in our scrimmages,” Fallon said. “He reminds me a lot of [former Hoboken and Notre Dame great] Duval [Kamara]. He’s tall, has good hands and makes good catches.” The tight end is Rashad Brandon (6-3, 280), who is a converted lineman. The Friars have some size on the offensive line. Sophomore tackle Eric Carter (6-4, 310) has opened some eyes and drew an invitation to the Rutgers camp over the summer. “He has a lot of promise,” Fallon said. “He’s had a very good summer. I think he’s well on his way.” Senior Trayvone Walker (6-1, 260) is the team’s other tackle. Senior Darius Roper (6-2, 245) is a fouryear starter at guard who struggled much like the Friars did last year. “He had an ankle problem, then a toe,” Fallon said. “His production was down. He had a rough year and it cost him. But this year, he’s been great.” Senior Nyle Hardy (6-0, 210) is the other guard with gigantic junior Courtel Jenkins (64, 320) at center. Defensively, the Friars play a 4-3 alignment, with Hardy and Roper at defensive end, along with senior Kevin Taylor (6-4, 200). Jenkins and Carter are at defensive tackle, joined by promising freshman Isiah Brandon (6-1, 270), the younger brother of Rashad. Roper and Jenkins started on the defensive line last year. Sophomore Devin Terry (6-1, 240) is the middle linebacker, flanked by senior Caesar Outlaw (6-1, 210), a starter last year, and junior Wan-Ye Shirden (5-10, 190). Hicks and Herb Johnson are the cornerbacks, along with sophomore Alex Vidal (5-10, 170). Sims and Trent play safety as does sophomore Davonte McLarin (6-0, 180). The Friars open their season against Glen Ridge and play Group IV school Belleville in Week 2. The Friars are also blessed to have all of their games at Caven Point Cochrane Field in the Ed “Faa” Ford Memorial Sports Complex after they face Glen Ridge. “We love playing at Caven Point,” Fallon said. “Everyone supports us well there. It’s good to have it as a home field. We’re playing Glen Ridge and Belleville, because we feel it’s important to play outside the county. They’re both good programs.” Fallon knows that a repeat performance of 2011 is not acceptable. “If we end up 4-6 again, we’ll be absolutely disappointed,” Fallon said. “It won’t happen again.” Jim Hague can be reached via e-mail at OGSMAR@aol.com. You can also read Jim’s blog at www.jimhaguesports.blogspot.com.
ones, who are back, benefitted from what we did last year. They learned what it was like to be on a winner. They have to share that with the others and that should help us.” Guerrero said that the Tigers have been competitive in the preseason. “We’re still learning, but I’ve seen some positive signs,” Guerrero said. “I’m eager to see them on the field. We’ve started from scratch in some areas, but we have a lot of things to be excited about.” One of those things is diminutive junior quarterback Bobby Bailey (56, 180), who stepped in as the starter after the original starter got hurt in the second week of the season and never relinquished the position. “He’s one of our strongest kids,” Guerrero said of Bailey. “He led us to some quality wins last year. He got thrown into the fire and handled himself well. A kid with a weak LOOKING TO BUILD – The Memorial Tigers made the NJSIAA state playoffs last character could have easily crumseason for the first time in 11 years and look to do the same this year. From left are bled under that pressure, but Bobby Jimmy Rodriguez, Ruben Rivera, James Hernandez, head coach Oscar Guerrero, handled it well and did a great job.” Bobby Bailey and Jorge Ortez. Junior James Hernandez (5-7, 180) is one of the running backs in a “We made ourselves accountable,” Guerrero said. “We made the playoffs, but that has to be the goal every year. I think the young backfield that features no seniors. Hernandez saw limitkids realize that. We’re young and we’ve had some injuries in ed action last year. the preseason. We did graduate 17 seniors from last year. It’s all about getting these kids some experience and confidence. The see MEMORIAL next page
SPORTS SECTION Weehawken pushing for state playoff berth
Indians optimistic to make first appearance in postseason since 2000 t’s hard to imagine this simple thought. Things have changed so much in Weehawken and the school’s football program that there is actual and tangible optimism that the Indians can actually qualify for the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I playoffs this season. It’s not a pipe dream or a far-fetched rallying cry. No, the Indians are a true and legitimate contender this season, after making gigantic strides towards respectability and formidability by winning five games last year. They will be shooting for their first playoff bid since 2000. And the Indians’ 5-5 record could have easily been a seven or eight win season with a little luck. Zach Naszimento begins his second season as the head coach of the Indians and also doubles as the school’s athletic director. Naszimento, the former Secaucus High standout who went on to play at the University of Cincinnati, now realizes how much of a quantum leap it was for the Indians to win five games last season. It was the highest win total for the Indians since they went 6-4 in 2003. In the seven years after that last successful campaign, the Indians have posted a dreadful 11-59 record. They lost nine games in five of those seven years. Here’s the most telling number: Weehawken won a total of six games over the five years prior to Naszimento’s arrival. The way Naszimento turned the Indians around and made them important and solvent again, they should have renamed a street in Weehawken in his honor or thrown a parade for him. To say the least, it was a momentous season for the Indians with their new coach. “I really didn’t know how big it was,� Naszimento said. “I just want to say that I’m a
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part about him is ability to control the huddle already,� Naszimento said. “He has the respect of his teammates and I never have to worry about him. He’s in control. He’s a leader at a young age.� The wingback is another sophomore in Javier Lopez (5-9, 160). “He’s done a tremendous job and he’s a tough kid,� Naszimento said. “He’s been a great surprise.� Senior Devereaux Blanco (6-1, 205) is another gritty football player who will see time at all three running back positions, as well as some action at tight end. “He plays everything,� Naszimento said of Blanco. The wide receiver is junior John Paul Restrepo (6-1, 180). The offensive line features three returning starters from a year ago. Senior guards Steven Rodriguez (6-2, 195) and Luis Nunez (5-11, 245) are back, along with senior center Brian Sullivan (6-0, 220). Senior Michael Solano (60, 280) and sophomore Patrick Higgins (6-0, 260) are the tackles, while senior John Cuello (6-1, 215) is the tight end. Defensively, the Indians use a 4-3 set. A freshman, Johan Andujar (6-0, 185) is a starter at defensive end. “He’s going to be a very good player,� Naszimento said. “You’re going to hear a lot about him.� Junior Evan Martin (6-2, 185) joins Andujar at defensive end, with seniors J.C. Melendez (61, 300) and James Immerfall (5-10, 260) at defensive tackle. The linebackers are Cuello and Rodriguez, with senior Alberto Penafiel (5-9, 175). Restrepo is at a cornerback slot, joined by junior Nour Warrad (6-0, 160). Corredor and Molano are the safeties. Corredor has earned Hudson Reporter All-Area honors as a defensive back for the last two seasons. So it appears to be a solid season for the Indians. “We feel like we have a good chance to make the state playoffs,� Naszimento said. “That’s our goal. I think it’s important to do well from the start. But the state playoffs are the goal. We talk about it all the time and we think it’s a realistic goal. The kids are very motivated and focused on that goal. We know it’s been a while.� The Indians opened their 2012 season last Friday night against Ridgefield at home. They now have road games against Park Ridge and Palisades Park the next two weeks. – Jim Hague Jim Hague can be reached via e-mail at OGSMAR@aol.com.
It’s safe to say that everyone has to take the wait-and-see Jonathan Ramirez (6-0, 195) are the ends, with Moreno and approach with the Tigers. – Jim Hague Elijah Azucar at defensive tackle. The linebacker corps features Arithe Fernandez, James Jim Hague can be reached via e-mail at OGSMAR@aol.com Hernandez, Rodriguez and Berrio. Senior Derek Joselen (5-9, 165) is one of the cornerback, along with Ortez. Bailey is the safety. The Tigers don’t have it easy to open the season, facing Hoboken and then St. Peter’s Prep in the first two games. “We’re talking about two of the best programs in $279 Regular Bathtub They also the county,� Guerrero said. “We’re looking forward do sinks, to it. We’re concentrating right now solely on 5-Year Warranty countertops Hoboken and they’re going to be ready for us, and tiles! FREE ESTIMATES! because we beat them last year.� So how does Guerrero feel about his team? “I think we’re definitely stronger at the skilled Call Royal Reglazing Today! positions,� Guerrero said. “We have more experience there. As long as the group up front can block, we’ll be okay. We have a strong junior class with 22 junwww.royalreglazing.com iors. We have a lot of room for improvement. But Commercial Properties Welcome we’re looking to grow on what we did last year.�
Sophomore Arithe Fernandez (5-9, 175) is also in the backfield, but the player to watch is freshman Ricardo Azucar (510, 180). “I’m really excited about him,� Guerrero said. Junior Jimmy Rodriguez (6-3, 195), the baseball star, is a returning starter at wide receiver. “He’s just a very good athlete,� Guerrero said. The other wide receiver is junior returnee Jose Ortez (5-8, 170), who made some superb catches last year for the Tigers in their state playoff run. “He’s a tough kid with good hands,� Guerrero said of Ortez. The other wide receiver to see playing time is junior Mike Gonzalez (5-9, 175). Junior Ruben Rivera (5-10, 215), another baseball standout, is the tight end. Rivera was once a guard, but has been moved to tight end to best utilize his athletic prowess. The offensive line is comprised entirely of newcomers. “It’s a group that has to go through some growing pains,� Guerrero said. “They’ll come along and the team will follow. Once they get experience, they’ll be fine. I’m excited about them. I look forward to the challenge of coaching the line and watching them develop.� The tackles are John Paul Bueno (63, 260) and Yordy Fernandez (6-1, 230). The guards are Elijah Azucar (66XQGD\ 6HSWHPEHU WK ‡ DP WR SP 0, 225), the older brother of Ricardo, and Carlos Moreno (6-0, 215) and the center is Harold Berrio (5-11, 205). One thing that has to please and worry Guerrero at the same time: They’re all juniors. “But there’s room for growth,� Guerrero said. ‡ +8*( 6WUHHW )DLUV ‡ KWWS 6WUHHW)DLUV RUJ Defensively, Rivera and junior
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ing rushers in the entire state last season, is back for his final go-round with the Indians. The 510, 180-pound Corredor rushed for 1,800 yards and scored 24 touchdowns on the ground. He also added other yardage and touchdowns as a pass receiver and as a threatening kick returner, compiling more than 2,600 yards in total offense. It’s hard to i m a g i n e Corredor doing more than he did a year ago. “ We ’ v e emphasized to the kids that POISED AND READY – The Weehawken football team is confident that this will not be they will qualify for the NJSIAA state playoffs for the first time since the Damien 2000. From left are Steven Rodriguez, Michael Solano, Jorge Sabeta, Corredor show head coach Zach Naszimento, Brian Sullivan, Luis Nunez, James this year,� Immerfall and Patrick Higgins. Naszimento said. “We cancompetitor and I expected to do well. I was just not rely on him to do everything like he did last more concerned with getting the kids lined up year. Others have to step up.� and hoping they would play hard. I was very Naszimento can’t sing Corredor’s praises more lucky to have good players who bought into what than he already has. we were doing and coaching. I just worried about “He’s a really special kid,� Naszimento said. each week. “He’s the most unselfish kid we have. It’s great Added Naszimento, “Looking back after the when you’re best athlete is your best kid, season, I realized that there were so many posibecause then the others look at him and try to foltives to come out of it. I think it was important low him. He just wants to win. He controls his that we won the last game against Glen Ridge own destiny now.� [35-20]. We sent the seniors out with a good feelCorredor is being looked at by schools like ing. It was huge for our returning players, Monmouth, Delaware and Maine. because they knew that they had something to Corredor is not the only talented player in the look forward to. They had focus through the offIndians’ backfield. Senior Dante Cieri (5-10, season, in the weight room, in conditioning, in 195) also returns. Cieri has enjoyed a brilliant everything.� Naszimento was impressed with the preseason. way the Indians were excited about the coming “There have been times during the scrimmages season. that Dante has been the best player on the field,� “I have to say that the kids were really jacked Naszimento said. “He’s amazing. He’s so exploup all throughout the offseason,� Naszimento sive when he gets the ball. He’s very comfortable said. “They’re ready and prepared. They’ve been with what he can do now. I expect a lot from him doing their conditioning since May, participating this year.� in seven-on-sevens all summer. They’re battle There’s a new quarterback this year for tested and prepared.� Weehawken. Sophomore Oliver Molano (6-1, They are also fortunate to have perhaps the 180) takes over for the graduated Jason “J.J.� greatest football player in Weehawken history Pineda, who was the Hudson Reporter Male returning for his senior year. Athlete of the Year last year. Damien Corredor, who was among the lead“Oliver has some huge shoes to fill, but the best the
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Provident Bank and Kiwanis club support local public school artists
Jean Quinn, vice president of public relations at Provident, stands with David Walker, a student at McNair Academic High School, next to his unique creation at the 2012 Art Expo awards ceremony. Walker won first place in the sculpture category.
To highlight artwork by local high school students, The Provident Bank and Kiwanis Club of Jersey City sponsored the 2012 Jersey City Public Schools’ Annual Art Expo. Artwork was displayed in the lobby of the Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Jersey City from June 12-16 and an awards ceremony and reception was held in the lobby. The Annual Art Expo features artwork by high school students in Jersey City public schools. All general art education students were invited to submit artwork to be judged in various categories, including painting, drawing, mixed media, ceramics, sculpture and graphic design. Prizes were awarded in each category to the first, second and third place Dickinson High School student Yaskaran Singh (right) displays winners, with an honorable mention for fourth place winners. his first-place award in the graphics category with Alfredia Grant, Provident’s Lafayette branch manager.
Hudson School students take home honors in competition
Student winners in the painting category display their awards at the 2012 Annual Art Expo. Pictured (from left) are Alfredia Grant, Provident’s Lafayette branch manager; David Radulich, performing arts supervisor; Regine Cadet, second-place winner from McNair Academic High School; Todd Hall, first-place winner from McNair Academic High School; Ann Marley, visual arts supervisor; and Ellen Ruane, associate superintendent, Secondary Division.
WINNERS – Pictured are the students from The Hudson School who participated in and won awards at the annual Poetry Recitation Contest held on May 14. On May 14 at the 29th annual Poetry Recitation Contest held at William Paterson University, 13 Hudson School students participated and won nine trophies. The Hudson School successfully competed against 55 middle and high schools from around the state. Contestants had to memorize a poem in a foreign language and were judged on delivery, pronunciation, intonation and poise. The winners included: Sabina Paellmann, Jersey City, honorable mention, German, beginner; Gianna Zapata, West New York, third place, German, intermediate; Anna Suben, Hoboken, second place, German, advanced; Leah Epstein, Hoboken, second place, German, native; Robert Stark, Hoboken, honorable mention, Spanish, advanced; and Jacob Gottlieb, Hoboken, honorable mention, Japanese, beginner. The Hudson School provides a broad and rigorous academic and arts curriculum to children ages five to 12. Children must take four years of a modern foreign language (Japanese, German, French, or Spanish), as well as two years of Latin. For more information about the school, contact Suellen Newman, founder and director, at (201) 659-8335. For more information about the admissions process, visit www.thehudsonschool.org.
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$149,900 -Magnificent totally remodeled lg. 1 br unit in the Summit House w/ unobstructed northern views of NYC & the $349,000 – Simply stunning river, California Closet, ss appli, brick 2 family located in histori- granite, hwd flrs & w/d room. $219,000 – Come see this great cal Bergen hill on lovely tree Priced to sell. MLS#120000918 home totally redone! This lined street. New kit/bath, storcharming 3BR 2Bath lovingly age & closets, ample backyard! UNION CITY cared for by one family for many Conveniently located to $239,000 – Welcome to the years with great potential. schools, shopping, transporta- “Hudson View” beautiful over- Modern kit, upgraded baths, tion & parks. MLS#120007541 sized one bedroom w/ granite fenced-in yard, short walk to countertops, ss appliances, hwd everything & very love taxes. $179,000 - The choice is yours! flrs, w/d, indoor deeded parking MLS#120006638 Why rent? Own this beautiful & easy access to public 3Bed/1.5 bath 1 family colonial transportation & NYC. Short sale NORTH BERGEN home at a fraction of the cost to subject to bank approval. $119,900 -Charming 1Bed in rent. LOW TAXES. Beautiful MLS#120004002 convenient "racetrack" location backyard, American dream! NOT a short sale, simply priced $284,000 – 3Bed/2Bath 1400sq.ft is the perfect 1st home! Living & dining room adjoins kitchen, to sell. MLS#120007818 southeast corner condo w/NYC spacious bedroom, tile bath, views from every rm, updated $262,000 - Stunning SOHO-Style heat/ hot water included in mainkitchen & bath. Full service Lofts 1 bed w/soaring 18” ft ceildoorman building w/gym, deli tenance - Why rent? ings - oak kit w/granite counters MLS#120007833 w/breakfast bar, pendant light- and pool. Easy NYC commute ing, ss appliances, step up via bus, rail or train. Welcome $279,000 – Spacious and alcove w/bay windows, architec- Home! MLS#120002620 Beautifully maintained 2Bed/ tural detailing, gym, 24Hr drmn $359,000 - 2Bed condo @ The 2Bath condo w/oversized bal& concierge. MLS#120007756 Thread complex is perfectly pro- cony, pristine kitchen, elevator $349,000 - Spacious & bright 1 portioned and impeccably main- building, laundry room with bed condo in the heart of Jersey tained..SS appliances, caesar- garage parking on quite street City. This exceptional home stone counters, private terrace conveniently located to NY & boasts a fully upgraded kitchen, w/magnificent sweeping views, Metro area buses. Bosch w/d, custom built in book covered parking, health club & MLS#120009535 shelves, exposed brick walls, drman. MLS#120007005 just moments from the Grove PATERSON Street PATH. MLS#120009017 $268,000 - 2Bed loft style unit $309,000 – Fantastic invest$259,000 - Stunning & spacious w/soaring 12’ ceilings lavished ment! Multiple family w/the 2Bedroom w/renovated kitchen, w/custom features including amenities of a single home, ss appliances, lots of closet peninsula kitchen 42” cherry walking distance to everything! space, approximately 1,000 sq ft, w/d, elevator building, pet friend- cabinets, Italian porcelain tiles, Total 6Bedrooms /5Baths & 2BR/1BA is best value in Jersey $482,000- 1Bedroom Unique, City. Features Caesarstone ly, extra storage in the basement custom closets, w/d, video Parking for 3+Cars! & security cameras on premises. intercom, covered parking… MLS#120008923 upscale tri-level Loft w/high end counters, ss sppliances, beautiMLS#120009458
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APARTMENTS AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY Fairview Apartments (Fairview, NJ): Premier apartment building conveniently located minutes from New York City. Amenities include central air conditioning, swimming pool, laundry facilities, community room, covered parking and secure building. Income limits apply. For more information and to get an application call 201941-7700. Equal Housing Opportunity & Handicap Access.
BAYONNE 2 BDRM. LUXURY WATER FRONT TOWNHOUSEEasy commute to NYC/airports. 2½ baths, w/laundry on bedroom level, 9' ceilings throughout, vaulted master suite w/jacuzzi, L/R w/fireplace & deck overlooking the bay, den w/French doors to patio on the water. All rooms w/water views, heated garage, club pool, marina. No city noises, cool breezes! $2,600P/M. Call Tom, 201-7387483.
BAYONNE 3 BDRM. DUPLEX APT.- EIK, formal D/R, L/R, huge bathroom. Central air, D/W. Near Light Rail. Pay own utils. 1 mo. sec. $1,600P/M. 201-978-2075.
BAYONNE 3 BEDRMS.-L/R, D/R, large EIK. Separate entrance. Very close to NYC/Light Rail. $1,350P/M. 1½-mo. sec. Pay own utils. Avail. immed. 551-221-6349.
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Mixed Use Brick Building Commercial space on 1st floor with full basement. AN AFFORDABLE HOME 2 BEDROOM residential unit ON HISTORIC WILLOW TERRACE above with indiv heat/hot water. 3 bedroom 1-FAMILY RACT brick rowhouse. CONT Busy Business District. R E Convenient midtown location UND Municipal Parking Lot NY busses at corner directly across the street !!! $550,000 contact CAROLYN Central air in the store/office ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Small rear yard WEEHAWKEN Owner Retiring and has www.BOULEVARDEASTLIVING.com slashed the asking price Adorable, Affordable, RENOVATED $ 289,000 Spotless1 BEDROOM ACT Great modern bathroom/kitchen ONTR Ask about 10% down financing C R E D for dining, Room UN great closet space, high ceilings. Low maintenance & taxes
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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 BRIGHT LOFTY HOME! Heart of downtown. 5th flr home in elev bldg. Spacious living space at lofted BR. W/D, granite & ss appls. $240,000 CHARMING 1BR/1BA 2nd flr walk up, high ceilings, hwf, natural light, eik. Bldg offers laundry rm & h/hw incl in low maint. $329,000 LOVELY 1BR W/ GREAT LAYOUT! Located near NYC trans. Features granite, ss appls, built in AC units, dining area & lrg wic. Well maintained pet friendly bldg w common laundry rm & landscaped yard. $329,000 1.5BR NEWLY RENOVATED HWF throughout, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances.Don't miss out! $339,000 SPACIOUS SUN-FILLED 1BR 14th flr of The Skyline. Updated ktch, south facing priv balcony w/ partial river views. Bldg incl valet prkg, shuttle to PATH, gym & common laundry on each floor. $359,900 WHY RENT? Best opportunity for a starter home. Gut Renov in '06. This home has it all! BR w/ semi enclosed LARGE priv terrace.C/A/C/H, Upgrades Galore, W/D & Common Storage in Bsmt. $389,000 SPACIOUS & RENOVATED 1BR 450sqft of exclusive outdoor garden & patio space w/ addt'l outdoor storage shed. Open flrpln, ss. W/D. $409,000 PH W/ 250 SQFT TERRACE W/ NYC VIEWS Gourmet ktch, granite cntrs, dedicated DR w/ sky light, Master B/R w/ his/hers closets, lrg LR w/ sliding door to deck, elev, common yard, full sized prkg. $599,900 AMAZING 1 OF A KIND HOME! Private elev opens to over 1,548sqft of luxury living. Ktch w/ GE profile SS Appls. W/D & wine frig. marble/travertine tiles, granite cntrs, brkfst bar. 25x 10 Priv Deck $715,000 THE WESTFIELD - MODERN 3BR/3BA Top floor home, rec'd lghtng, surround sound system & pre-wired for high speed internet, w/d. Open ktch w/ granite & brkfst bar. 1garage prkg incl. $730,000 THE W State of the art condo, kitchen with highest grade appliancess. Fully equipped media center. The W offers every amenity imaginable to its residents. Welcome to a World Class Lifestyle! $949,000 For more info on our listings please visit www.HobokenProperties.com
GORGEOUS 3BR/2.5BA PH 1900SQ.FT. home with unobstructed NYC views from every room. Huge walk-in pantry, S.S., 3 wic's & much more. Steel & concrete elevator bldg w/ deeded prkg & backyard . $1,045,000
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LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS Dining for 35 people & endless delivery options, outdoor seating, ktch equipment, tables/chairs/coolers incl. $90,000 TREE-LINED NEIGHBORHOOD One family with a bonus apartment garden level. A must see. Wont last. Solid brick building. $115,000 RARE FIND Spacious LR/DR. Lovely terrace. Near trans. Onsite prkg & elev, convenient location. Beautiful southern exposure!!! $115,000 HUGE STUDIO IN HIGHRISE Great views from lrg balcony! Amenities galore! Onsite prkg & gym for a fee, easy commute to NY/HOB. $115,000 CUTE CORNER CONDO UNIT East facing w/ picture window. Excellent starter home, a block from county park & all forms of public trans. $130,000 WELCOME TO THIS TOP FLOOR HOME 1BR home in elev bldg, hwf & nice layout. Laundry rm in bldg. Enjoy trans at your doorstep. $132,000 ONE FAMILY DETACHED 50X100 lot. Big bckyd, 3+ parking. Why pay rent when you can own. Wont last. A MUST SEE. $160,000 RECENTLY RENOV STUDIO Full ktch w/SS appls & extra-long granite top island. Fantastic lighting, and great closet space $165,000 BRIGHT & QUIET TOP FLOOR CONDO Ample closet space, rec'd ltg, reno. BA & all new windows, view of NYC from BR. Storage & laundry on site, plus common patio w/grill. Fantastic investment property! $175,000 LIVE ON THE PARK! CHARMING 1BR NYC views, HWF, orig moldings, laundry in bldg, modern eik, great closet/storage space, super on-site. $177,000 MUST SEE! RIVERVIEW TERRACE CONDOS! 2BR offers 850sq. ft., elev bldg. Laundry rm & gym. Near everything. $185,000 BEAUTIFUL HOME W/ PANORAMIC NYC VIEWS Oversized balcony, high ceilings, great closet space & NYC trans at your steps. $195,000 MANY AMENITIES ABOUND! starter home overlooking the Hudson River waterfront. 3rd floor sun-drenched home w/ ter & panoramic views. lots of closets & ss appl. $210,000
OVERSIZED 1BR Spacious LR & DR. WIC. Ktch w/custom European cabinets. HWF & crown molding + 160sq.ft. ter w/ NYC views. $224,900 GORGEOUS 2BR/2BA Luxury unit w/ granite cntrs & brkfst bar, lrg living area w/ over-sized windows W/D on each floor & 1 prkg space. $255,000 INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY!!! 3 condo units for sale. Jersey City Journal Square. Dont miss this opportunity. $290,000 BEAUTIFUL BRICK ROW HOUSE Home w/ wood burning f/p w/ over looking Hamilton Park. Lrg master BR w/ wic, Jacuzzi. High tin ceilings, HWF, bright unit, 3 priv storage areas, free W/D, common crtyd. $366,000 BEAUTIFUL N.E CORNER UNIT Renovated w/ open flrpln, balcony w/ fabulous NY views, upscale ktch, new flrs, ready to move in! $389,900 CHARMING COLONIAL First floor offers L/R, D/R, ktch, heated enclosed porch & half BA. 2nd flr offers 3brs & renov full BA. The bsmt is semi-finished. Two zone cac. Landscaped bkyd w/ sprinkle system. $399,900 TURN-KEY 3 FAM INVESTMENT PROPERTY All units have renov ktchs & Bas, new flooring, w/d in each apt, great yard! $489,000 WELCOME TO HUDSON POINTE Luxury full service bldg on the Hudson River Waterfront. Italian porcelain tiles, viking appls, & granite. Priv patio from LR & master BR. 2 car garage, drmn, pool, gym! $550,000 ESSEX TOWNHOUSE IN WATERFRONT COMMUNITY SS, granite & beautiful tile flrs. 4BR/4.5BA! Empire Bldg views from top flr. $694,900 NEW TO MARKET! IMPRESSIVE 2131 SQFT DUPLEX 2BR/2.5BA, lrg open ktch w/ cabinets, granite, glass backsplash, SS & pantry. Garage prkg, gas f/p, patio & grass yard w/ views of NYC & much more! $699,000 HENLEY ON THE HUDSON 1457SQFT 2br/3ba + huge priv outdoor terrace. Custom marble foyer, wall surfaces, tray-ceilings, & dark wood floors. Classic white chefs kit w/ glass bksplsh & Viking appls. $785,000 TRUE 3BR/3BA HOME Quality construction & stunning finishes galore. Formal LR & DR w/bonus room, detailed tray ceilings, chefs kit w/ granite & Viking appls, W/D, CAC, & garage prkg. $839,000 REAL PROPERTY FOR SALE - BLDG & LAND Rare find, 172x45 building and lot for sale. Perfect for any type of business. A must see! No restrictions on this land. $1,190,000
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Large sunny 3 bedroom 0ne bath with garage, top floor of the 2 family house. $1,750 plus heat and electric. Located Secaucus on 7th street. Call simon 917-370-1000
Union City- 1st floor apartment in quiet neighborhood with separate entrance. 2 bedrooms, living room, kitchen. $1275/mo. Heat & hot water included. Half block from NYC bus transportation. No pets. Call Janet 908534-2932.
135 APT/CONDO/ CO-OP FOR RENT NORTH BERGEN 2BR, Kit, Liv, D/R, H/HW incl. Newer bath, 1stflr. School/shopping/ trans. Move-in cond. 1½mo. sec. Now-10/1. 201-869-5148.
UNION CITY- 46th St. 1st floor of private house. 2BR, LR, DR, ss appliances, hardwood floors, patio. No pets. $1,400 plus heat. 1½ months security. Available Now. 201-424-4633.
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185 VACANT LAND & LOTS ABANDONED FARM! 5 acres$69,900. Nice old farmhouse, barns, awesome view! Beautiful upstate NY setting! Call 888481-0442 COURT ORDERED FARM SALE! SEPTEMBER 15TH!! 4 acres-$16,900. 10 acres$24,900. 20 acres-$34,900. 23 parcels avail for pennies on the dollar! Gorgeous upstate NY setting! $30K in discounts this weekend ONLY! Views, streams, hunting! Financing avail! Call for FREE info packet! 888-918-6264
BAYONNE $299,900 SUNDAY 9/9 1:00PM-4:00PM 85 WEST 43rd STREET This spacious 2 family home is renovated from the ground up. Energy efficient, all new roof, plumbing, windows and more. 2 blocks from park, close to bus stop, light rail and shopping.
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HOBOKEN $549,999 SUNDAY 9/9 1:00PM-3:00PM 1120 CLINTON STREET #5A The “GRAND CLINTON” offers beautiful 2BR/2Bth condo in great uptown location. Nice open layout in modern elevator bldg. This 1190 sq.ft. top floor unit features: HWF throughout, Central A/C, W/D in unit, modern kitchen with Stainless Steel appliances and large breakfast bar. 1 deeded parking space.
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BAYONNE $499,000 SATURDAY 9/8 1:00PM-3:00PM 99 WEST 38TH STREET Amazing 1 family home on a beautiful tree lined street. Home boasts 3 floors of living space, 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Amenities include an industrial grade stove and refrigerator, as well as a wine refrigerator and a microwave complete with a warming drawer. There is a detached garage and a driveway for 4+ cars.
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HOBOKEN $1,019,000 SUNDAY 9/9 1:00PM-4:00PM 914 GARDEN STREET Gigantic 3BR, 2.5BA duplex in brownstone. 2300SF, gorgeous victorian details, Pro kitchen, C/A/C, W/D, landscaped yard, 1 year free parking.
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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
• 3 blocks to PATH, ferry or bus • Private fitness club/24 hr concierge • Indoor/outdoor children’s playspaces • Putting green • 2 rooftop parks • FiOS and cable available • Oak parquet floors in living areas • GE appliances including microwave, dishwasher, and washer/dryer • On-site parking and storage available
• 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
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Re: Homeless People in Jersey City – Part 1 Dear Editor:
This is the first part of a letter to Mayor Healy and members of the Jersey City Council: My name is Migna Khan. I am the Executive Director of Advocates for Peace and Social Justice here in Hudson County. I am addressing you today concerning the homeless population of Jersey City. It is imperative that the City Council address the issue of the homeless in Jersey City. There is a shortage of shelters for them and, to date, no 501c3 organization has been effective in truly assisting the homeless with basic essentials or helping them to rebuild their lives. The numbers of homeless persons in Hudson County is staggering and increasing with each passing day in a depressed economy where thousands are becoming unemployed and homeless. The homeless are not all criminals, mental cases or substance abusers. Their ranks are heavily comprised of veterans coming back from unnecessary wars in the Muslim world to find they have no job and no prospect for getting gainful employment. The ranks of the homeless include entire families that have been foreclosed and are unemployed with no benefits and no family members to turn to for shelter. New federal regulations have affected the ways in which federal monies can be used and the 501c3 status has become the latest legal scheme to take federal monies and leave the destitute as they are. Sandwiches and meals on holidays are nice, but they do not meet the need of the homeless to eat daily. Organizations, such as my own, do what we can do to provide fresh fruits, water, clothing, and other essentials, when available, to the homeless, but the fact remains that they need much more than that. They need shelter, transitional housing, medical care and social services to help them get back into the mainstream. The purpose of this letter is to propose that the City of Jersey City work in conjunction with the administration of Hudson County to ensure that federal monies budgeted to the homeless are used to restore abandoned buildings into shelters and transitional housing for the homeless coupled with access to clinics for medical treatment and access to social services. The homeless cannot procure employment without proper documentation, a street address or telephone number. Under my proposal they would be provided all these essentials by the city and county as the shelters and transitional housing will fulfill the basic requirement for address and telephone number for prospective employers. I also purpose that a public shower and laundry facility be made in the immediate for the homeless. Showering is a critical need. They are human beings that need to shower as the rest of us do. We cannot expect the homeless to seek employment without proper hygiene or clean clothing. [End of Part 1] Very truly yours, Migna Khan Executive Director Advocates for Peace and Social Justice
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Dear Editor:
For the past seven and half years, my friends at the Nelson Ave. Block Association have been asking about a gaping snake hole that tracks 99 percent of Nelson Ave. Magically, it disappears inches short of the home of Ward D Leader and recently retired Director of the mayor’s (duplication of services) non action bureau. What a smack in the face. Going north, it always bothers me a little to see on the same road that becomes Grand Ave in North Bergen, the bright yellow signs that read State Law Stop for Pedestrian within Crosswalk. I’m jealous that all the towns surrounding the Heights have them, but we are short changed. These signs are a real safety precaution, unlike the cameras at traffic lights which are a sneaky tax in disguise on motorists. Looking into the matter, it was pointed out that it is state signage but the municipality has to pay for them. How about using some of the crazy millions of dollars from the cameras? Take a picture of the check. While I’m at it, I might as well point out a few more examples of how the quality of life here in the Heights has succumb to nothing but empty promises The 100 Steps should be renamed the 100 Years Project. Again and again, Healy is not a man of his word. To fellow constituents up on Palisade, don’t expect the steps to be done by an administration that has proven they are unable to do the job. There is terrible service given in the city and it surely is not civil. The next mayor should use power of executive order and remove one and all decision makers. In May, vote for someone who does what he says he is going to do. This is no different than the lies they get in C about the notel on the square. Growing up, Mosquito Park had always been a cool place to hang out. It’s especially fun when it snows as it has a natural sleigh slope and a chill roundhouse with a tremendous view. The park has great character. It’s sad to see the basketball and tennis courts nothing but cracked and broken old tar. Following up with another one out of what feels like a million problems that us Heightsters have, the graffiti is really out of control. Hey Jerry, tell Oren to pick up some graffiti remover and send all those workers up the hill. The tagging at the Reservoir and that round house is sickening. Why the Heights are either ignored or always last? Ward D and the Heights have been taken for granted for the last 7 and half years by the Healy Bunch and we’re not happy. Taxes have gone up 90 percent since he took office. The ironic part is that This Mayor’s Election coming in May will be decided in D. James Francis Waddleton
To the Jersey City Zoning Board and ‘Esteemed Council’ Dear Editor:
Residents across the city have a variety of responses when it comes to large and small development. Some of it is due to not wanting to accept change, other responses are due to not accepting the responses that address the issue and last, some issues are incredibly valid. When reviewing plans for new development, one of the community’s biggest issues is ensur-
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The job fair is open to all Hudson County residents aged 18 or older who have at least a high school diploma or GED. Job-seekers are asked to bring copies of their résumés and the names and contact information of references. In addition to applying for employment with the participating companies and organizations, jobseekers will also have the opportunity to attend information sessions on résumé writing, interviewing skills, targeted job searches, and enhancing workplace skills. Employers interested in participating in the job fair can call (201) 360-4242 or email achapman@hccc.edu. Job-seekers may register at http://goo.gL/N9et2. Information is available by calling (201) 360-4247 or emailing cbi@hccc.edu. Directions to the college can be found www.hccc.edu/transportationparking.
ing the availability of parking. When earlier waterfront development attempted to address this, I believe the ratio was close to two parking spaces per unit. In hindsight, the close proximity to public transportation was very attractive, thus leading to less families having cars creating a surplus of parking spaces in these developments. This was taken as a learning experience and now parking requirements for new development requires somewhere between one and one and a half spaces. For the most part, I agree with this ratio. On Aug. 9, I received the upcoming Zoning Board agenda for Aug. 16. There was one agenda item. On the surface, there was nothing unusual. A variance was being sought for a building to”..convert and expand a former 3story community center/banquet hall to a 5story mid-rise apartment building with 24 dwelling units”. Variances are sought by many developers. This is common to Jersey City as well as I am sure it’s common to many other municipalities. What is extremely concerning is that the last part of this variance request is to not require on site parking. Once this location is filled, I would fully expect at least 15 cars to be tied to this development. This location is on Liberty Ave. between Van Winkle Ave and St Paul’s Ave. This is just over one block away from India Square which is one of many thriving cultural communities in Jersey City. Having upwards of an additional 15 cars is completely unacceptable for this community. This will create an undue hardship on many residents of this area. This is not a matter of one believing the proposed car to unit ration is not acceptable. Putting it simply, this is simple math. Twenty four units without any plan at all to address the additional vehicles is completely irresponsible and needs a unanimous vote of no on this variance. Thank you, John Hanussak
A boat tour to remember Dear Editor:
The following is an open letter to Tom DeGise, Bruce, Catherine Macchi, and those who have not been mentioned herein. A big thank you goes out to all of you for the years you have been putting us on the boat “The Spirit of N.J., an enjoyable ride around the Hudson River. We seniors are very grateful to you for treating us to good food, entertainment and great service. These rides are indeed something to remember. May you be blessed for your thoughtfulness.
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We love the USA too The Editor:
After the Wisconsin shooting at Sikh Temple, We, South Asians living in the USA and Canada, must beef-up security at all our Temple and Mosque for protection of our people from further loss of precious lives. American Hindus, Sikh, and Muslims love the United States of America and they feel the USA is their homeland as well.
Next ‘Dinner With the Doctor’ is on vascular disease
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Taj Ahmad Presenting will be Dr. Michael Curi, a board certified general and vascular surgeon, and Director of Vascular Surgery at Jersey City Medical Center. Vascular Disease is a serious disease of the arteries and veins that blocks circulation anywhere in the body. It can lead to disability, amputation, organ damage and even death. Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries, most commonly in the arteries of the pelvis and legs. Like coronary artery disease and carotid artery disease, it is caused by narrowed and blocked arteries in various critical regions of the body. “Dinner with the Doctor,” held monthly at sites throughout New Jersey, gives local residents the chance to enjoy a light dinner and listen to leading physicians discuss their specialty and answer questions. To register, call (201) 915-2080.
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