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MORE ON THE INSIDE Bridging the Gap: Natalie Vega, a Kearny High School senior, encourages all 18-year-olds to get out and vote for president. BELLEVILLE • BLOOMFIELD • EAST NEWARK • HARRISON • KEARNY • LYNDHURST • NORTH ARLINGTON • NUTLEY

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BAG ‘EM, PLEASE New Kearny policy requires fall(en) leaves to be bagged, not left at curb

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ignificant changes have been made to the way leaves are collected in the Town of Kearny — and it’s vitally important for residents to be aware of them, especially since some continue to incorrectly follow the old guidelines. No longer will street sweepers come by to pick up leaves piled on streets. In fact, Kevin Murphy, the assistant superintendent of the Department of Public Works, says the sweepers will go around any large piles of leaves left for collection. Instead, residents must follow the new guidelines and are subject to fines if the regulations aren’t followed. See LEAVES, Page 16

U.S. Rep. Pascrell denied entry to Daniels Postal facility By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

postal facility here in Kearny has suddenly been thrust into the national spotlight thanks to U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., D-9. Pascrell was in Kearny Monday, Oct. 19, and he was livid, because as a

Move comes despite Congressmembers’ guaranteed right to oversee U.S.P.S.

sitting member of Congress, he has the right to oversee what’s happening inside postal facilities — but he’s been blocked from doing so by Postal officials here in Kearny — and it’s likely the order has come down straight from Washington, D.C. Visiting a major postal facility, Pascrell, Rep. See USPS, Page 16

Breast Cancer Awareness Month In June 1992, a year after I arrived in the U.S. from Portugal, I was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer. It was a shock to my family, including my two children and me. It was a difficult time – chemotherapy and treatments put a tremendous amount of stress on my family. However, after chemo, radiation and a mastectomy, the cancer was removed from my right breast. Fast forward to 2015, I was found to have cancer in my left breast. But because of my previous experiences, the second time around somehow felt a little bit easier, with the support of the Brave Women (Mujeres Valientes) group, as well as because of the support of my son and daughter, which I am still so grateful for. Because of my own involvement with the group, in the years between my diagnoses, I found inner strength from helping others. I owe thanks to Emma Quintana, for creating the Brave Women. I was able to beat cancer a second time and continue to help others who are facing it. - Edilberta Castro / Newark

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Ribbon cut for new Kennedy School in Harrison Story by Laura Comppen & Photo by Teddy Jao Lopez Special to The Observer The goal is clear for 5-year-old Leiani Ravo. “I can’t wait to hang my pictures in the hallway” she says. The hallway to which she refers is located in the newly opened Kennedy Elementary School at the corner of Washington Street and Harrison Avenue in Harrison. Serving students in pre-K through first-grade, the official ribboncutting took place last week and was celebrated by members of the Harrison Board of Education as well as Mayor James A. Fife and the Harrison Town Council. “The new Kennedy Elementary School was originally pitched as a way to relieve growing enrollment and overcrowded classes in the district, particularly in pre-K to grade 5,” James P. Doran, director of personnel for Harrison Public Schools, said. The New Jersey Schools Development Authority (NJSDA), an independent authority, allocated nearly $3 billion by the legislature to fully fund and manage new constructions and update school facilities in about 40 districts, including Harrison. Built at no cost to Harrison taxpayers, the three-story school is designed to accommodate up to

SCHOOL NEWS 392 students among 24 classrooms and features a media center, outdoor play and learning spaces, cafeteria, gym, air conditioning and an elevator. As part of a district realignment, Lincoln and Hamilton schools will now handle grades 2 to 5, with an added cafeteria at both schools, a computer lab and music room at Lincoln School and an instrumental music room at Hamilton School. “Kennedy Elementary School is a state-of-the art school which was planned from the ground up with students in mind,” Peter Santana, director of technology for Harrison Public Schools and Kearny councilman, said. “The 1:1 devices, interactive boards and tables in each of the classrooms will be implemented for 21st century learning today.” But for Ravo, a student in Lindsay DeMaio’s kindergarten class, the excitement of science projects, music lessons and “mixing paints to make new colors” for the pictures she wants to hang in the hallway are more than enough to keep her busy. “I love my new school,” she says without missing a beat.

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By Capt. Tim Wagner Kearny Police Department What started out as a simple shoplifting arrest ended up with an alleged shoplifter, a woman, throwing her used feminine-hygiene products about a holding cell at Kearny Police Headquarters and her saliva at several police officers. Officers Kevin Carvalho and Vanessa Sevillano were dispatched to Walmart on Oct. 20 at 12:41 p.m., where security had detained in their office an alleged shoplifter. There, officers were introduced to Asiaray Debose, 24, of Newark, whom it was alleged ripped the cash register bar codes off of $92.16 of merchandise. Debose was stopped when she reportedly tried to mosey out through the grocery exit without paying for the merchandise. Things took an unruly turn when Officer Sevillano asked Debose to put her hands behind her back to facilitate her arrest. Debose reportedly refused and a physical struggle began inside the tight confines of the security office. Eventually, Debose ended up on the floor where the

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officers handcuffed her. While walking Debose out to a police car, she allegedly began spitting on back-up officers, hitting one in the eye and another on his uniform. Once inside a police car, Officer Mat Lopez, who was chauffeuring Debose to the police station, reported that she tried to kick out the back windows. At police headquarters, the still spitting Debose had to be carried to a holding cell since she refused to cooperate in her own locomotion, using her legs instead to kick at the officers. Once inside her holding cell, Debose expressed her displeasure with her jailers by reaching down to her nether end, removing a used feminine hygiene product, and throwing it to the floor (ah, the joys of a career spent in service to the public). Debose was later sent to the county jail on a warrant charging shoplifting, five counts of aggravated assault against law enforcement officers, five counts of throwing bodily fluid a officers, resisting arrest and criminal mischief (with respect to the palette of bodily fluids

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Kearny awards $1.24 million in CARES Act Grant funding to 83 small businesses By Kevin Canessa kc@theobserver.com

ome $1.24 million in grant funding has been awarded to 83 small businesses in Kearny, Mayor Alberto G. Santos and Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise announced Oct. 20. The funding was allocated through Kearny’s share of the federal CARES Act and may be utilized for COVID-19related expenses such as payroll, mortgage or rent payments and utilities. “The Town Council and I recognize that small businesses are

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In order to qualify for the awarded funding, a Kearny small business had to meet guidelines established by Hudson County pursuant to the CARES Act. This included operating as a for-profit entity at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, having 25 or fewer employees and having a physical presence in Kearny. The maximum grant award amount was $20,000. The Town of Kearny worked closely with Valley Bank to create an application process and prioritize this critical funding for businesses negatively affected by COVID-19. Valley Bank’s Director of Business Banking NJ Dorothy Kahlau said, “We were honored to partner with the Town of Kearny to assist them with sustaining small businesses and mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on Kearny small businesses through the CARES program.”

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Those 18 or older must vote in this election By Natalie Vega Kearny High School Senior

n recent years, the topic of politics has become ubiquitous throughout the United States. With Election Day just right around the corner, the push for voting is now stronger than ever, especially with the new generation of younger voters. American citizens who are 18 and older have the most important Constitutional right to take part in the election process of our political leaders. This decision has an immense impact on our daily lives and is the foundation to what society’s future will look like. As a brief overview of voting history, many Americans had to fight for their right to vote and women just only gained this right a century ago in 1920. The voting right is a privilege that not many Americans realize they have. This 2020 Presidential Election, during a pandemic nonetheless, is unlike many others. Throughout the media, this certain election has brought up countless topics for debate. One notable thing to take into consideration is this unconventional way of voting. In the United States, voting by mail has become very significant and gained increasing popularity. Since the outbreak of COVID-19, a lot has changed and to avoid vast crowds that typically show up at the polls, mail-in-ballots have become the convenient way to go. With that comes concerns such as security issues as well as other disadvantages having to do with the U.S. Postal Service.

The potential for political fraud or even late returns of ballots could be a possibility. With very few polling spots being open, really anything could happen throughout this process, but it can be certain that the postal offices will be doing their best to ensure the accuracy of these ballots. One good thing to come out of this voting by mail action is that it has shown to increase participation in voting and political conversations. Knowing your rights and the freedoms that you have can be advantageous for future generations. You might think that because your vote is one out of millions, it doesn’t matter. That is simply not the case. Your vote could be the deciding factor in the election. Voting allows for your voice to be heard. For those first time voters in this 2020 Presidential Election, it is crucially important for you to make time to learn about and consider the agendas and values of each candidate. As you well know, there are ballot drop boxes throughout your local towns, so take advantage of this opportunity. If you do choose to go in-person, be aware that the location of your regular polling place might be different this year and you will be casting your vote on provisional ballots. Remember to practice social distancing. Our leaders are decided by the citizens who vote. The power is in your hands. Natalie Vega is a senior at Kearny High School. She is the editor of The Kearnian.

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Thoughts & Views EDITORIAL

Kearny residents: Please follow leafdisposal guidelines

hange is never easy. We know that. But in the case of the Town of Kearny’s change in the way autumnal leaves are discarded, the process is easy — and the Department of Public Works needs your cooperation. In the past, residents had to sweep their leaves into a pile and keep them out front on days when streets were to be swept. The street cleaner would come by and pick them up. But not anymore. The new method calls for residents to place the leaves in biodegradeable bags, which can easily be purchased at the DPW garage on Bergen Avenue. They will then be picked up on certain days with trash, depending on the zone in which you live. It’s that simple. If you do not comply with the new guidelines, first, a warning would be issued. Thereafter, you’re subject to fines. There’s no reason for that to occur, however. The bags being sold by DPW are an affordable $5 for 10 bags. You may also use your own biodegradeable bags purchased elsewhere. So please, do your part and comply. The last thing folks need, now, are fines for lack of compliance. Get your bags today — and do it the right way.

‘The Kearny I Remember’

By Patrick Lico Last night I took to bed and slumber found me fast, And in my dreams I found myself in the Kearny of my past! The bumps on the road thru West Hudson Park still affected my tummy. A banana split in Thompson’s Ice Cream Shop still tasted very “Yummy.” To the Bright Spot I ventured for a burger and some fries. Then across the street to Bobers Bakery for buns or cakes or pies. My reverie took me to the Crystal Palace to hang out with friends. This trip into my old hometown bringing joy that knew no ends. Now this old man found The Thistle. Had to have those fish and chips. I recall always asking for more of those tartar sauce dips. Then off to Stosh’s I would go for that sandwich we called submarine. Or perhaps it would be Big Nicks for an Italian hot dog supreme. A pizza at the Blue Bar or perhaps the Snug Harbor too. Every place, every memory on this dream seemed so true. A sleigh ride down King Street as fast as I could go. The road seemed so steep as we

slid through the snow. I paused in my journey as this landmark caught my eye. So many precious memories born in old Kearny High. Football games Thanksgiving morning. Back then Nutley was our foe. And if we won, honking horns, down Kearny Avenue we’d go. So many beautiful churches my dream brought me anew. Saint Stephen’s, Saint Cecilia, Our Lady of Sorrows, just to mention a few. It moved me to thank God for this dream and this magical night. Tho’ it was merely a vision it seemed so very right. I remembered every Christmas, the beautiful tree next to Town Hall. The spectacular lights seemed to be saying “Merry Christmas to all.” The Midland Bar where I played in the band. The joy that I felt knowing so many friends were at hand. I awoke from my dream as I had done so many times before. But this dream was different and I wanted so very much more. So many memories this beautiful reverie did render. I could never mention them all from The Kearny I Remember.

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By JoAnn Barton Special to The Observer

pplause Radio Show is never short of content. We not only bring you the coolest guests in entertainment, but we also like to stay relevant in speaking with actual entertainers or authors, movie directors and artists and so on. Well, this past week was nothing short of that. We genuinely like to remain entertainment based but sometimes our guests are authors who have controversial issues. This week, we had two authors on the show. On Oct. 28, legal expert and author Stanley Goldman, who has been on the show before, was a pleasure to speak with again. We welcomed him back after having him on when his new book was released. “Left to the Mercy of a Rude Stream: The Bargain That Broke Adolf Hitler and Saved My Mother.” An extremely long title, I know, but it is an even longer story for the heroine (his mother), revolving on how she was a detainee at a concentration camp. It’s not a long story but it had to be a long story for his mother who was a prisoner in the camp. Could you imagine being a young teenage girl locked up in a concentration camp? The book is based largely on how his mother not only survived but then thrived once she escaped and she was also a major player in the reason Hitler took his own life. If you are going to read any Holocaust book, this is the one. However, Goldman joined us for this broadcast for his legal expertise. He has commentated on cases for Fox News, CNN and other major network news programs. He was an expert commentator to actual court cases, such as the OJ Simpson trial, the Scott Peterson trial and

even the Michael Jackson trial. He is also a law professor at Loyola University on the West Coast. We delved into how the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg affects everyone, not just women and the correlation of the rise of white supremacist in America today. He sees how what transpired during the Holocaust is currently happening now. It was really eye opening and somewhat mind blowing to say the least. He also explained your rights as an American when the police come and do a knock and search, ala the Breonna Taylor case. Please keep in mind that this was not a biased conversation and not based or focused on any parties in our current government. On a lighter note, on Oct. 21, I welcomed rock author Jude Warne. Her new book, “America the Band, an Authorized Biography,” sounds fantastic. Warne is also a music critic and praises her love for music from her Rock n Roller parents. Warne had the pleasure to meet/travel with America and do telephone interviews to make the book happen. It is filled with fabulous stories about the band, their history from when they started and the enormous success they have had as a cohesive unit. I am nothing if I am not honest and I never pretend and say that I have read a guest’s book, seen their movies or even heard their music if I haven’t. So, in this case, I have to say that I am not a huge America fan. I am most likely like you. I know their radio hits, “Sister Golden Hair Surprise,” “Horse with No Name,” and “Ventura Highway” amongst others. I am a fan of those songs, but not fanatically. As such, I never knew the members of the band are from England. You would think with a band name of America, they would be from America.

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But quite to the contrary, they used the name so they would not be received as a band from America. The story is in the book. Both guests proved to be entertaining and educating.

For the full conversations, visit www.applauseradioshow.com. Jude is sending us an autographed copy of the book to give away to one of our listeners for an upcoming show. Coming up are some amazing guests. On Oct. 28, I welcome author Patrick Olster and we will be giving away an autographed copy of his new book, “The Obituary Writer.” Following Olster’s interview, we will have Lucie Arnaz (seen in photo to the left) on the show. I am extremely excited about this one as I am with all of our guests. Unfortunately, our guest on

Oct. 25 was unable to join us but we are rescheduling R&B singer Stacy Lattisaw. Both books from our guests may be found at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and all other online outlets where you can get the best books on the market. Upcoming giveaways are all autographed copies of a special edition of “Dark Shadows,” signed by author and actress from the show, Kathryn Leigh Scott. Also coming up is artist and writer of Mad Magazine Kit Lively and he has sent us copies of the magazine and his new book.

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The Daughters of the American Revolution recently provided assistance to students in Harrison through two Community Classroom initiatives. Washington Middle School’s Media Literacy Club’s motto is “Libraries are for Everyone!” They believe and research shows that in order for students to develop a love for reading and learning, they need opportunities to read and they need access to books they find interesting. For these reasons, the

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Belleville boys’ soccer: Finding goals hard to come by Simply put: If a soccer team can’t put the ball in the opponents’ net, then more often than not, the losses will begin to mount. Thus the main reason why the Belleville High School boys’ soccer team is going through a tough go these days, evidenced by the Buccaneers’ dismal 1-5-1 record. The Bucs only have a tie against Technology of Newark and a win against Cedar Grove to show for their efforts – and even in those two contests, the Bucs managed to score just a single goal. “We can’t score at will,” veteran Belleville head coach Gary Polewka said. “We don’t have a true striker.” Polewka attributes the lack of goals to the lack of games that the Buccaneers usually play during the summer months that were lost due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic that shut down all activities worldwide. “We usually have about 20 games played during the summer,” Polewka said. “We didn’t have the opportunity to play together over the summer, games that would have normally got the kinks out. We’re just falling a goal short here and

there.” Incredibly, even when the Bucs find the nets, like they did when they scored three times last Saturday against neighboring rival Bloomfield, the Bengals managed to get one more in net in a 4-3 win. Polewka said that the reduced schedule brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic – knocked down to 13 matches – still means that Belleville faces all the tougher teams in the Super Essex Conference. “We’re still playing the tough teams,” Polewka said. “We’re facing the top teams in the (SEC Liberty) Division like Livingston, Verona and MKA (Montclair Kimberley). We always like to think we are capable of competing at that level, but we’re just a little short this year.” Polewka said that he has been relying upon a young roster filled with seven sophomores and asking the youngsters to hold their own against older squads. Needless to say, it’s not easy. “We’re just not blessed with having that one true goal scorer,” Polewka said. “We’re also small in See VIEW, Page 11

Undefeated Lyndhurst boys’ soccer remains solid Golden Bears shooting for possible state sectional title By Jim Hague ogsmar@aol.com The Lyndhurst High School boys’ soccer team is rolling along these days. The Golden Bears are proud owners of an undefeated record, posting a 6-0-1 record at the midway point of the season, coming off a great 2-1 win over Garfield last Friday. The game was a battle of the unbeaten squads, so the Golden Bears knocked the Boilermakers from the ranks of the unblemished. It’s the best record that a Lyndhurst boys’ soccer team has posted since the Golden Bears won three straight championships in the old and now defunct Bergen County Scholastic LeagueNational championships in 1997 through 1999. Needless to say, the Golden Bears’ incredible success thus far has shocked a lot of people, including the architect of that achievement. “Yes, I’m definitely surprised,” said Lyndhurst boys’ soccer head coach Denis Jelcic. “I’m surprised because we’re in such a good league (the North Jersey Interscholastic Conference-Division 1, formed for this season due to the shortened schedule and geographical limitations because of the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic). I don’t think we’re the best team in our league.” But for now, the Golden Bears hold a full two-game lead on closest competitor Rutherford in the NJIC Division 1 standings. It means that prospects are looking pretty good as the shortened season makes the turn for the home stretch.

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Jelcic loves the way the Golden Bears are performing, as they prepare to face Secaucus (Monday) and Rutherford (Wednesday) at home and travel to take on perennial state power Harrison in the Land of the Blue Tide Friday afternoon with the league title more than likely hanging in the balance. “Because the league is so competitive, I don’t think we set higher goals than winning each game at a time,” Jelcic said. “Every day, we play with fire. We play with confidence. The maturity level, we’re still working on it.” The Golden Bears have to realize that if they wanted to contend for the new-fangled NJIC Division 1 championship, then a showdown with

Harrison – or even two contests – has to be in the cards if there are legitimate aspirations for winning a state sectional championship this year. “As long as you’re right down the road from Harrison, then they’re the ones who teach you how to play,” Jelcic said. “Kearny, North Arlington, Rutherford, even Wood-Ridge too. The teams in this area are legit. The competition is awesome.” Jelcic thinks that the Golden Bears have taken on the mentality of a New York Yankee Hall of Famer, the renowned super closer Mariano Rivera. “They have the mentality of a champion,” Jelcic said. See LYNDHURST, Page 10

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a lot easier to coach.” Senior Thomas Zurkowski is the team’s center fullContinued from Page 9 back, but he became a major scoring threat Friday when “They have stability and he scored both goals in the composure. They know how big victory over Garfield. to finish a team off. We close Zurkowski had six goals and out teams and we finish. We eight assists last year. were down to North ArlingZurkowski can also move ton and came back to win. up and play center midfield We were down to Rutherford when called upon, proving and came back to win. The his immense utility. confidence is building. It’s Sophomore Tommy Rogan that close, where if we made can also do the same things, one mistake, it could devasplaying defender and midtate us. The whole division is field. competitive. With each game, Junior Luis Yolianes is anit doesn’t get any easier.” other versatile defender. A pair of seniors has been “Luis knows where to cover sharing time in goal for the and where to be,” Jelcic said. Golden Bears. “They all work well together Senior Andrew Fernandez and know where to be.” was in goal for the win over Senior Dylan Sousa is anGarfield Friday, collecting 12 other defender, as is promissaves. Fellow senior Jake Mc- ing freshman Tyler Wise. Cann has been getting playJelcic said that he spoke ing time in goal, but he can with Wise a lot during the also move to striker when summer months, informing called upon. Wise that he had a chance “He’s more of a traditional to start with the varsity right goalie,” Jelcic said of his away. Fernandez. “I’m comfort“He’s been so smart and able using either one or tactical,” Jelcic said of Wise. both. They’re both great “I have no worries with him. kids. There’s no competition I knew he was able to work between them and it makes it with us and be ready to play

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season. “He’s a pure goal scorer and he could be the best one we’ve had here (at Lyndhurst) in a long while,” Jelcic said of Enrique. Senior Jurij Kanjuk is a key performer in the midfield, playing on either the right side or the left side. Kanjuk is currently the team’s leading scorer with five goals. He knocked home seven scores a year ago. Juniors Matt Martins and Seif Meky are very versatile as well. “They can interchange and actually play anywhere in the field,” Jelcic said. Senior Juan Proano and sophomore Aidan McCann, the younger brother of goalie Jake, are also getting time

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Matheo Aragon-Acosta is a left-footed attacker that causes problems for defenders. Continued from Page 9 Sophomore Jonathan Villa is an underdeveloped talent. size to go along with the inex“He’s raw,” Polewka said. perience up top.” “He hasn’t been playing the Needless to say, it is not the game long. But he’s big and recipe to success in one of the strong and very determined toughest divisions top to botto improve his skills.” tom in the entire state. As the season draws to a The Bucs have been utilizclose, Polewka is hoping that ing two goalkeepers, namely the Bucs can shake up the junior Pedro Barba-Rojas and nets over the next two weeks. sophomore Jason Penaloza. “We are hoping to rattle off Barba-Rojas transferred to Photo by Jim Hague a few wins,” Polewka said. “I Belleville from Garfield last The Belleville High School soccer team, headed by veteran head coach Gary Polewka (left) has been counting on think the COVID set us back year, but wasn’t able to play the play of goalkeepers Pedro Barba-Rojas (center) and Jason Penaloza (right). as a team. We’re nowhere at all for the Bucs. Penaloza is we’re used to be.” “He’s been part of the projunior Jonathan Ruiz and couple of years,” Polewka still learning the ropes. Not for a team that won 12 gram for the last four years,” said. sophomores Leonardo SaloThe Bucs utilize the “fourgames last season. But if you Polewka said. “He’s probably Senior forward Jonathan mone and Ivan Garcia round across” defensive formation. don’t score, then the results our best player. He creates Sanchez scored a goal and out the midfield. Senior Johan Capellan has will be like the ones the Bucplays in the middle of the had two assists against “I look forward to seeing been a starter on the back line caneers have endured this fall. field. He has great vision and Bloomfield Saturday. Junior Ivan develop over the next for three years now and is a knows what to do with the mainstay at center back. Senball.” ior Bruno Lopes has moved Senior Santiago Murilloback and forth from midfield Londono relocated with his to defender this season. family to Belleville from Senior Christian Cumbe is a Seattle and has made his mark returning starter on the backwith the Buccaneers. line from last season. Junior “I wish I had him for four Brendon Diaz and sophomore years,” Polewka said. “He’s a Gerber Coreas are others real gritty player and has good that Polewka can use as a skill with both of his feet. He defender. never gives up.” Senior Fernando Fajardo is Senior Luis Juca-Cadena, the team’s center midfielder.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020 fun of each other. It’s no greater feeling than to stand next to my friends on the field, guys I’ve been close teammates with since fifth grade. I’m very grateful for this opportunity.” While the game against neighboring rival Belleville has been postponed from this Friday due to COVID-19 concerns – chances are that the game will be moved to Thanksgiving morning at the Nutley Oval – the Maroon Raiders will now face Teaneck this weekend. Nothing would be better than to have these linebackers go out as champions, considering all they’ve been through – from DiGregorio’s battle with cancer to the COVID-19 crisis to the challenges of even having a season. Right now, Nutley is 3-0 and a good part of that credit belongs to the buddies at backer.

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NUTLEY - This 2800 square ft. Colonial on a quiet 74 x 100 dead end lot is one of a kind. Formal living room and dining room, plus huge eat-in kitchen and family room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and 2 half baths. Hardwood floors, central air, 2 fireplaces and much more. Only $559,000. Call today!

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NEWS BRIEFS Knights hosting takeaway breakfast The Queen of Peace Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a takeout Sunday breakfast Nov. 1 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Columbian Club Hall, 194 River Road, North Arlington. The menu includes eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, cereal, a fruit cup and bagels for only $10 per person. Reservations must be made by Friday, Oct. 30. To place an order, call (201) 988-0183.

Kearny’s Garfield School names Students of Month

The following are Garfield School in Kearny’s September 2020 Students of the Month: Amine Benhmadat, Mya Trujillo, Victoria DaCunha, Alex Branco, Kyomi Cepeda Cameron, Angel Hernandez, Mia Torres, Hidaya Lahlou, Cesar Franco DeCruz, Fabiana Ramos, Jhomayra Pina Andrade, Brandon Rivera, Breanna Canaan,

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Hudson freeholders’ grants will benefit West Hudson

The Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved over $7 million in Open Space Trust grants for numerous recreation & park improvements and historic preservation projects throughout Hudson County. Locally, the Borough of East Newark will receive $300,000 for upgrades to the Recreation Center. Harrison will receive $383,150, for upgrades to the Harrison Courts. And Kearny will received $500,000 for improvements to Harvey Field. Kearny also received a separate grant from the county for the repaving of parts of Highland Ave.

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Continued from Page 1 Tom Malinowski, D-7, and Albio Sires, D-8, furiously assailed the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) refusal to allow them as members of Congress to enter and inspect the Dominic V. Daniels Processing and Distribution Center, Kearny, to assess USPS’s ability to carry out New Jersey’s ongoing allvote-by-mail election. Members of Congress often visit Postal facilities with unfettered access — but for some reason, their doing so now is a problem. “The refusal of USPS officials to allow us to

inspect the Daniels facility is a disgrace and it is completely illegal,” Pascrell, one of Congress’s most vocal Post Office proponents, said. “I visited this same facility weeks before the 2018 midterms and now they’re making up phony excuses to keep us out now. “It has all the markings of Louis DeJoy, who should be hauled before a criminal grand jury for what he’s done. This isn’t Area 51 (a highly classified U.S. Air Force facility) — our Congressional delegation must have access to see if USPS can handle the millions of ballots being cast this election. And New Jerseyans have a right to know if their votes are secure. This isn’t politics.

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It’s about protecting our democracy from Trump and DeJoy’s arson.” Malinowski is equally perturbed. “The independent Office of the Special Counsel made it very clear that members of Congress should not be impeded from visiting federal facilities to conduct congressionally mandated oversight,” Malinowski said. “For months, we have been blocked from doing our job to ensure that the USPS is ready for this election. Today’s continued refusal is unacceptable, and Postmaster General DeJoy must be held accountable for his repeated attempts to disrupt mail-in-voting.” Sires isn’t too pleased, either.

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“The decision by USPS to refuse access to the Dominick V. Daniels Processing and Distribution Center in Kearny is deeply troubling,” Sires said. “The USPS taking active steps to deny entry to this facility is a perfect example of why my colleagues and I wanted to run an inspection. Ahead of the November election, when a record number of ballots are set to be sent by mail, it is crucial we ensure the integrity and ability of the postal service to faithfully and securely transfer these ballots. Our congressional delegation should be granted access to the facility so we can be certain that the ballots of New Jerseyans’ are being processed correctly.” On Sept. 30, Pascrell led members of the New Jersey Congressional Delegation in a letter to Postmaster General DeJoy demanding an emergency visit to the Daniels Center in Kearny and requesting information on USPS’s ability to carry out New Jersey’s all vote-bymail general election. North Jersey has been plagued by reports of mail found discarded and undelivered.

On Oct. 4, mail bound for West Orange was discovered in a dumpster in North Arlington. On April 25, mail, including ballots for municipal elections, was discovered dumped in several apartment building lobbies across Belleville. On May 5, stacks of ballots were similarly left strewn across the floor of apartment lobbies in Paterson. Since this crisis began, Pascrell says he’s been aggressively demanding accountability. On May 21, Pascrell wrote to USPS Inspector General Tammy Whitcomb demanding an investigation of turmoil at the USPS, purportedly stemming from a pattern of interference engineered by the Trump administration in its efforts to destabilize the post office. On Aug. 12, he again called on Whitcomb to probe postal turmoil. After soliciting responses from constituents, Pascrell released a slate of stories from North Jersey residents in the 9th District describing the impact of vicious vandalism against USPS. Calls to the USPS seeking comment were not returned.

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kearnynj.org. • Friday Zone 4 – labeled yellow on zoning map, found at www.kearnynj.org. Leaf bags may be purchased at the Kearny DPW, 357 Bergen Ave., Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (at the price of 10 bags for $5). Residents may also purchase biodegradable bags from a retailer of their choice. Please note that only leaves should be placed in leaf bags. Grass, twigs and any other yard waste must be disposed of with your regular garbage pickup. If you are serviced by a private landscaper, please inform them that they will either have to bag the leaves and place them at the curb or haul them away. A warning notice will be issued to any resident who places their leaves in the street. Have questions? Call the DPW at (201) 998-3700.

Continued from Page 1 According to the DPW: All residents should place their leaves into biodegradable leaf bags and place the bags at the curb for pickup. Residents should no longer place leaves in the street on street sweeping day. There is also no longer a need to call to schedule a pickup of leaf bags, as they will be picked up from Oct. 26, 2020 to Jan. 8, 2021, in accordance with the following schedule: • Monday Zone 3 – labeled green on zoning map, found at www. kearnynj.org. • Tuesday Zone 2 – labeled red on zoning map, found at www.kearnynj.org. • Wednesday Zone – 1 – labeled blue on zoning map, found at www.kearnynj.org. • Thursday Zone 3 – labeled green on zoning map, found at www.

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HARRISON HARRISON 3BRS, LR, DR, EIK & BATH. Short Walk to Path Train. $1650 + 1 Month Security. Separate Utilities. No Pets/Smoking. Broker’s Fee apply. AVAILABLE NOW. Call 973-462-5280. 23W03

HARRISON 1st Fl 3BRS, LR, EIK & BATH, Central A/C, 1 Parking space , $1900 + 1.5 month security. Separate Utilities. No Pets/Smoking. 1/2 Broker’s fee apply. AVAILABLE NOW. Call 973-462-5280 23W03

HARRISON 2 BR’s, 1 Bath. Newly renovated EIK. LR. No Pets/smoking. Available Now. Call John (973) 714-2368 no text 23W03

HARRSION 4 room newly renovated modern apartment for rent near Path with Central air. $1,800.00 per month + 1 month security. Utilities not included. No pets No smoking Call Maria 732-672-5062 25W03

HARRISON Studio $1,000/mth + 1 and 1/2 month security, Utilities included HT/HW. Walk to PATH TRAIN. No pets/ smoking. Available Dec 1st. Call (251) 509-6766 after 5:30 pm 25W03

HARRISON 218 Grant Ave Harrison. Studio, Kitchen 1 Bed and Bath. $850/mth plus 1.5 mth security. Utilities Seperate. Available Nov 1st or Dec 1st (973)704-4246

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KEARNY 198 Brighton Ave, Kearny 2nd floor 2 Bedrooms LR, Kitchen 1 Bath. Attic w/ 2 extra rooms included. $1,900/ mth plus 1.5 mth security. Utilities Seperate. No Pets. Available Now. (201)772-8419 23W03

KEARNY One bedroom apartment for rent in Kearny. No pets. Please call 862 485 2013 24W03

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KEARNY 1 BR APT. HT/HW included. $1,250/month. See Super 654 Elm St, Kearny. KEARNY Arlington SecCall Sofia after3pm tion, 2nd fl. 4 family (201)998-3516 KEARNY 3rd Floor, 1 Br, home. 1 BR. DR. LR. EIK. for appointment 24W03 located on Kearny Ave, $1,400/month. H/HW inclose to transp, $1100 cluded. no pets/smoking. + 1 1/2 months secuAvailable November 1st rity, Utilities separate. No KEARNY 2nd floor. Large (201) 998-7268 25WO3 pets/smoking, Available 2 BR’s. LR, DR, EIK. Walk November 1st Call 201- in Closet. $1780 + 1.5 months security. Utilities KEARNY On Kearny Ave. 889-3118 23W03 not included. No Pets/ 5 rooms, 2 BR’s, 2nd fl. No Smoking. Avail Now. (973) pets. 1 1.5 months secu309-5773 23W03 rity. $980/month Utilities KEARNY 1st fl. 3 BR’s, DR, Seperate (201) 401-0488. EIK, Bathroom.3 closets + 25W03 1 Pantry closet. $2100 + 1 KEARNY 3 Rooms. 1 Bedmonths security. Utilities room. Heat, H/W Cooking included. no pets/ smok- gas included. Near Transing. Avl. October 20th portation. No smoking/ KEARNY Newly RenoPets. 1.5 months security. vated 2 BR 2nd fl. 2 fam(718) 473-5040 23W03 ily house. No pets/Smok(201)997-3757 25W03 ing. 1.5 months security. $1800/month HT/HW included. Avl. Now (201) KEARNY 2nd Floor. 3 BR. 772-8989 23W03 LR. DR. Kitchen. 1 Bath.

Hook-up Washer/Dryer in basement. Shared backyard use. $1700 + 1 months security. Utilities separate. Available November 1st (732)44725W03 KEARNY 2nd floor. 3 BR. 7633 23W03 LR. EIK. DR. $1700 + 1.5 months security. Utilities separate. No Pets/SmokHARRISON 2 Bedroom, Kitchen, LR, 2nd KEARNY 2 floors. Newly ing. Available December Floor Utilities Seperate. renovated. 3 BR. LR. DR. 1st (201)772-9969 24W03 $1,600/mth 1 1/2 mth Kitchen. 2 Full Baths. 2 security. Call or Text after additional bonus rooms. 2 pm couple preferred. 1 Parking spot. $2500 + 1 KEARNY Kearny ArlingWalk to PATH. Call 973- months security. Utilities ton Section. Large mod900-0486 25W03 separate. Use of backyard. ern 3BD, 2 full baths LR Available Now (732)447- DR large EIK 1700 sq.ft. Central A/C. Access to 7633 23W03 laundry room W/D hook HARRISON 1st Floor. 2 up,1 parking space on rooms. EIK. 1 Bath $1400 driveway,1st floor .Utili+ 1 months security. No ties included. No pets. No KEARNY 3rd Floor. 1 Pets/Smoking. Close to smoking Asking $2,450/ BR, EIK, $1,300 + 1 1/2 Transportation. Available month. 1 1/2 month semonths security. Utilities November 1st (973)482curity. Must see. Avl De2719 (201)667-9279 not included. No pets/ cember 1st. Contact, text smoking. Avl. Now. (973) 25W03 or voicemail. (201)725309-5773 23W03 5116 24W03

LYNDHURST LYNDHURST 1 BR. $1,495. 3 BR $1995. No Pets. Available Now (973)760-4877 25W03

LYNDHURST 2nd floor. 15 year old home. Hardwood floors/central air throughout. Master bedroom with walk in closet. private master bathroom. Second bedroom wall to wall closet. LR, DR, kitchen W/dishwasher and stove. Washer/dryer hookup in apartment. Private side entrance on quiet dead end street. one mile of all public transportation. $2100 + 1 months security Call Henry Sheves (201) 320-5339 25W03

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COPACABANA LANDSCAPING

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Kitchen and bath remodeling. Carpentry. Hot Water Heaters. Fully Ins. Lic# 165

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BELLAVIA I ROUTE 17 I EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ

Bellavia 31 MPG HWY

OVER 350

CARS, TRUCKS, SUVS & CROSSOVERS REDUCED!

31 MPG

NEW 2020 CHEVROLET

TRAX LS

129

HWY

39 MO LEASE*

Stk#21-1065, VIN#MB032819. MSRP $22,495. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $1,995 down + $179 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1500 Lease Loyalty and $1000 Costco if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $6,981. Residual $12,822.15.

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

39 MO LEASE*

Bellavia 30 MPG HWY

30 MPG

ENCORE GX

HWY

Stk#20-8373, VIN#LB102268. MSRP $26,045. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $1,995 down + $209 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1500 Buick Lease Loyalty and $1000 Costco if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $8,151. Residual $13,282.95.

209

TRAX LT AWD

2017 CHEVROLET

Stk#17755, VIN#DF145084, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 47,903mi.

Stk#17581, VIN#HB071929, 4-Cyl, AWD, Auto, 25,355mi.

Stk#17599, VIN#HU13770, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 30,979mi.

16,495

199

39 MO LEASE*

VOLT LT

16,995

30 MPG

ENVISION PREFERRED

HWY

279

39 MO LEASE*

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

MALIBU LS

10,995

EQUINOX LT

NEW 2020 BUICK

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUY NEW TO GET A GREAT CAR!

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Stk#20-1624, VIN#LL294031. MSRP $28,695. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $1,995 down + $199 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1000 Lease Loyalty or Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $7,761. Residual $16,643.10.

Stk#20-274, VIN#LD155195. MSRP $35,190. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $1,995 down + $279 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $2000 Buick Lease Loyalty if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $10,881. Residual $20,058.

2013 CHEVROLET

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

HWY

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

NATIONAL AWARD WINNER BUICK DEALER OF THE YEAR

NEW 2020 BUICK

39 MO LEASE*

TRAILBLAZER LS

179

Stk#21-1543, VIN#LB335072. MSRP $22,295. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $1,995 down + $129 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $1000 Lease Loyalty or Conquest if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $5,031. Residual $12,708.15.

31 MPG

NEW 2021 CHEVROLET

2017 CHEVROLET

17,495

Bellavia “Celebrating Our 46th Anniversary”

ENCLAVE PREFERRED

Stk#20-333, VIN#LJ316797. MSRP $41,690. Based on 39 month closed end lease. Total due at signing $1,995 down + $299 1st Mo. Payment + $695 bank fee + $0 sec dep + tax, title and MV fees. Includes $3000 Buick Lease Loyalty and $1000 Costco if qual. 10k mi/yr. $.25 thereafter. Total payments $11,661. Residual $22,929.50.

299

39 MO LEASE*

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

HUGE SELECTION OF BELLAVIA CERTIFIED & PRE-OWNED VEHICLES

2017 BUICK

EQUINOX LT ENCOREPREFERRED Stk#17565, VIN#H1569028, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 29,218mi.

1-YEAR FREE MAINTENANCE

NEW 2020 BUICK

2017 CHEVROLET

BOLT EV LT

2017 GMC

Stk#17453, VIN#HB137493, Stk#17598, VIN#H4167079, Elec- Stk#17590, VIN#H6331114, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 25,554mi. tric, FWD, Auto, 36,916mi. 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 21,951mi.

17,495

2018 BUICK

TERRAIN SLE ENVISIONPREFERRED $

19,995

Stk#17548, VIN#JD060084, 4-Cyl, FWD, Auto, 29,987mi.

19,995

2017 CHEVROLET

TRAVERSE

SILVERADO1500LTDBLCAB

Stk#17630, VIN#HJ344537, V6, AWD, Auto, 31,580mi.

Stk#11781, VIN#HZ312910, 8Cyl, 4WD, Auto, 34,931mi

25,495

32,995

199 Route 17 South East Rutherford, NJ 201.939.6800 BellaviaChevy.com

Sales – Monday-Friday 9am-8:30pm / Saturday 9am-6pm Service – Monday –Friday 7:30am-5pm / Saturday and Sunday – CLOSED

*Price(s) include(s) all costs to be paid by consumer, except for licensing costs, registration fees, and taxes. **On select models with approved credit. ^Financing thru GM Financial. Not all buyers will qualify. See dlr for details. ^^Free Maintenance includes 2 oil changes within the first 24,000 miles. Actual mileage will vary. Lessee resp for excess wear, tear, & mileage charges as stated. Optional equipment extra. See dealers for complete details. Other restrictions may apply. Pics are illustrative only. Offers end 10/31/20.

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