Union City News

Kennith Gonzalez had to spell more than 20 words in front of a panel of judges some he knew, some he had to sound out.

Since 1993, Victor Paparazzo has been making the "mutz." His Secaucus company churns out 40,000 pounds of cheese per day and supplies pizzerias and stores from coast to coast.

Kennith Gonzalez wins the Jersey Journal's 53rd annual Hudson County Spelling Bee, earning him a trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. Kennith Gonzalez had to spell more than 20 words in front of a panel of judges - some he knew, some he had to sound out.

Mark Albiez lost his $45,000 a year job as a legislative aide for Hoboken Assemblyman Ruben Ramos in late December, but by the new year he was hired by Union City for a Department of Parks and Recreation position, city officials confirmed.

What's in the Hudson Reporter newspapers this weekend that you shouldn't miss? Various stories, including exclusives, on topics such as: -A Weehawken-based artist creates $2,000 houses for dogs and cats.

The museum, 213 Bloomfield St., is open from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

As part of a growing trend among government entities, Harrison has reached out to another Hudson County community to help continue providing public health services to its residents.

A Union City woman being questioned about an earlier robbery of a Hoboken elderly couple was arrested after police found she was a fugitive from Florida, according to police.

UNION CITY The wife of City Commissioner and Hudson County Freeholder Tilo Rivas was arrested yesterday morning after the elected official said she attacked him with a pair of scissors, according to police reports.

It's the hook that got teen rapper and singer Tyler Griffin better known as TyAlaxandar more than 15,000 YouTube views on his song "Bruin Country." In May, Mayor Nicholas Sacco even had Griffin perform the track in a campaign ad.

A 32-year-old Jersey City man was busted Saturday afternoon after he allegedly threatened a man with a replica gun during a spat over a cigarette, according to police.

The Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Ave. will present storyteller, Julie Pasqual, with a program of stories from the African and African American traditions in honor of Black History Month.

Carmen Pereira, of Union City, consoles her son Nelson Pereira, 10, at their apartment in Union City on December 5, 2011.

A portion of Hudson Avenue in Union City was closed off briefly yesterday when two cars caught fire, officials said.

NEW UNION CITY POLICE CHIEF BRIAN BARRETT takes the oath of office. From left are Mayor Brian Stack, Commissioner Lucio Fernandez, Barrett, Barrett's mother Margaret, and Barrett's sister Maureen Scerbo.

A Jersey City man faces a slew of charges in the wake of an altercation with a special police officer Wednesday night after the suspect left his car running in the middle of the street, police said.

The New York City resident will be accompanied by Frank Ponzio on piano, Sean Harkness on guitar, and Samuel Torres on percussion as she sings romantic songs in time for the fast-approaching Valentine's Day.

Some members of the Jose Marti Freshman Academy football squad could be punted out the district if they are unable to prove they live in the city, the district's superintendent said today.

A public meeting to discuss the new "Master Plan" land development ordinance for Union City was held by Mayor Brian Stack and the Board of Commissioners Wednesday night.

The Jan. 18 8-alarm fire in Union City left roughly 40 people sheltered at the Jose Marti School on Summit Avenue and 18th Street.