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POP ROCK – Hudson Riverfront Performing Arts Center hosts The Alternate Routes on Wednesday, July 28 at 7 p.m. backing the band’s sophomore release “A Sucker’s Dream.” Road band plays waterfront
Five-piece rock group comes to HRPAC

The Alternate Routes are a fusion indie-pop band with a folk twist, but their approach to building a sturdy fan base in the Northeast has been fairly traditional: get in a van and go. The Fairfie...
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Compiled by Lana Rose Diaz

Alleged ‘Peeping Tom’ runs out of explanations On July 13, a resident called police claiming that she saw a man allegedly climbing a fire escape on Park Avenue to peer into windows. Police appr...
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FLYING FOR HAITI – Weehawken resident, trombonist, and flight instructor Matt Minucci will take his skills to the skies in August to help with a relief mission to Haiti. To find out how you can help in the effort, visit www.archangelairborne.com. ‘Flying trombonist’ heads to Haiti
Weehawken resident participates in relief mission

Though trained as a professional musician, Weehawken resident Matt Minucci got hooked on flying eight years ago. His dreams of one day being hired as a “flying trombonist” for a commercial airlin...
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Peter Cammarano What’s changed since corruption busts a year ago?
18 have pleaded guilty, Feb. trial date set for Elwell

A trial date was set for former Secaucus Mayor Dennis Elwell and one of his political associates last week, just days before the one-year anniversary of the massive New Jersey corruption scandal ...
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CUTE CRITTERS – These furry raccoons were recently spied along Boulevard East by Weehawken residents Robert and Angela de Zeeuw. According to a website on wildlife in Hudson County maintained by a Jersey City resident, raccoons may very well be the most commonly observed wild mammal throughout the county, because of their love of garbage. Though their cute faces and furry tails may be tempting, they are extremely powerful (often rabid) animals with sharp teeth and claws. Residents should not attempt to touch raccoons or allow their own pets to play with them. WEEHAWKEN BRIEFS
Vouchers for farmers markets available to seniors Seniors who meet the financial qualifications are entitled to $20 worth of vouchers that can be used at various farmers markets throughout the ...
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FROM THE FARM TO THE FINAL CUP – Richard Seidenberg said he enjoys pouring the fruits of his labor with various coffee brewing gadgets. The perfect blend
Former silk mill becomes home to international coffee roasting

Richard Seidenberg of Weehawken dropped his food science major for art history at Rutgers University when he realized there was “too much science, not enough food.” Now, 15 years later, he’s work...
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TRAFFIC JAM – Construction began on North Marginal Highway on May 24. The New Jersey Department of Transportation is completely replacing the road deck of a bridge spanning Park Avenue near Town Hall. Major delays
Bridge repair near 495 will jam traffic for months

Officials said that heavy traffic congestion will continue on local streets at least into the fall, caused by a five-month construction project on North Marginal Highway in Weehawken that is bloc...
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TWILIGHT TIME – Joe Del Priore, a prolific local writer, released his compilation of short stories, “Twilight People,” last week. The other ‘Twilight’
Local author Del Priore releases compilation of creepy, clever tales

These days, when someone talks about “Twilight,” they are most likely referring to a wildly successful series of teen vampire novels and movies. But local writer Joe Del Priore has other ideas ab...
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LIVE WIRE – Weehawken resident John LoPresto leads a team of Viridian energy sales consultants in the area and educates others about the history of energy deregulation. Power for sale
Weehawken residents take up the cause of energy choice

Just over a dozen people gathered on the second floor of City Bistro in Hoboken on July 14 with drinks and conversation flowing, but the topic was unusual – energy choice. The small group was gat...
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CONCERTS ON THE HUDSON CONTINUE – The eclectic program of summer concerts on the Weehawken waterfront presented by the Hudson Riverfront Performing Arts Center (HRPAC) continues with The Alternate Roots on July 28, RumbaTap on Aug. 11, Danielia Cotton on Aug. 25, and to be announced, a rain date for the Sensational Soul Cruisers which had originally been scheduled for last week. All performances take place at Lincoln Harbor Park and begin at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.hrpac.org or call (201) 716-4540. WEEHAWKEN BRIEFS
Golf outing to benefit Weehawken First Aid The Weehawken Volunteer First Aid Squad will be the beneficiary of proceeds from the Township of Weehawken’s 6th Annual Golf Outing this year. The out...
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AROUND THE TABLE – A “kitchen” roundtable economic discussion between U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and five New Jersey residents was held at the Potter Place apartments in Weehawken to launch the senator’s new webpage. Bringing troubles to the table
Residents share hard times with Sen. Menendez for website launch

For Stephanie Jones, an unemployed marketing professional and mother of three, the checkout line at the supermarket has become more than just the place where she pays for her groceries – it’s bec...
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MEAT MUSIC – Matt Chertkoff performed at eight locations in seven hours at area hot dog establishments July 1 to promote the release of his first CD called “Hot Dog Rock: It’s For Real.” Hot dog rock
Local musician sings about one of America’s favorite meals

To say Weehawken resident Matt Chertkoff likes hot dogs is an understatement. The musician, who sings under the name McSAPRR, an acronym for “Matt Chertkoff sings and plays rock and roll,” perfor...
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