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Well-known local jazz saxophonist Bryan Beninghove is among several musicians who will perform this Friday at a benefit for Habitat for Humanity of Hudson County

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Jazz for Humanity
Concert to benefit charity that builds homes for needy

by E. Assata Wright
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Two families on Ocean Avenue in the Greenville section of Jersey City became homeowners – and thus, Jersey City taxpayers – in 2010 thanks to their own sweat and Habitat for Humanity of Hudson Cou...

NEW SHOW COMING SOON? – Hoboken resident David Fagin is working on a new show called “Rock in a Hard Place.” (Photo courtesy of DavidFagin.com).

Writing on the edge
Hoboken comedy scribe pushes boundaries of TV, internet
Hoboken resident David Fagin has advice for aspiring writers: “Go to law school instead.” He was joking. He jokes for a living. Fagin is a featured comedy writer for the Huffington Post who is a...

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by Ray Smith
Reporter staff writer Hudson Reporter

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Ziebel’s work as featured on the KingNopa blog.

Discovering art all over Hudson County
North Bergen photographer/teacher chronicles his encounters
North Bergen resident Peter Ziebel has been chronicling his surroundings through photography for nearly three years. An art and photography teacher at the Hudson School in Hoboken, Ziebel began a...

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by Stephen LaMarca
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UP FOR THE CHALLENGE – Dante Simone is planning to tackle the hardest obstacle race in the nation, if not the world.

Is he crazy?
Local runner to take on ‘Spartan Death Race'
Last year, contestants who made it far enough to reach the 2,000 vertical climb as part of the Spartan Death Race were read a list of presidents’ names to remember. Those who remembered the list ...

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by Al Sullivan
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TWO ORGANIZATIONS HAVE PETS FOR YOU TO ADOPT – In celebration of Leap Year 2012, Companion Animal Trust is lowering its standard cat adoption fee from $100 to $29 for one day during its super cat adoption event on Sunday, Feb. 26 at the new Fussy Friends Pet Supplies store located at 148 Newark Ave. (Grove and Erie Streets) in Jersey City from 12 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Pictured is Priscilla, one of their adoptable cats. In related adoptable pet news, the Liberty Humane Society shelter in Jersey City recently held a Valentine’s event for their adoptable pets. The photo of Lucky the dog was one of those taken. Liberty Humane is still in the midst of our Find Your Furry Valentine Adoption Promotion, which continues until the end of the month. This promotion offers half-price adoption fees on already spayed/neutered animals over 1 year old. Also, each of February’s approved adopters will be put in a drawing to win a $100 Petco gift card and a package of dog or cat supplies. The shelter is located at 235 Jersey City Blvd., near Liberty State Park. 201-547-4147.

Midweek Briefs
Three injured in Hoboken fire; fundraiser planned HOBOKEN – A local business person is planning a fundraiser for those displaced by the fire at 300 Washington St. in Hoboken Sunday night. The f...

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PACKED BARS – Trivia A.D. events often fill local bars with patrons on non-traditional party nights.

Do you know your show?
TV-themed trivia company sweeps through Hoboken
Diehard fans of certain television shows have a special reason to head to Hoboken bars on the weekdays. It’s called Trivia A.D. Trivia A.D. is a small company started by a Hoboken resident that o...

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by Ray Smith
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Fleeting scenes
Photographer shoots aspects overlooked city life
One does not readily associate Jersey City with the lushness of, say, the New Jersey Meadowlands. Despite its lovely parks and open spaces, Jersey City is still more buildings than trees, more sid...

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by By E. Assata Wright
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LIVING THE DREAM – Weehawkenite Denis Finnin plays with his “energetic” rescue cat Mallomar while he’s not photographing for the Museum of Natural History.

Picture perfect
Weehawken photographer lands dream job at Museum of Natural History

Denis Finnin, a Weehawken resident since 1987, bikes to and from work every day when weather permits – even though he works all the way across the river at the Museum of Natural History in New Y...

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by Gennarose Pope
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MOTHER OF THE PARK – The lettering on the historic Landmark Loew’s Theater in Jersey City memorializes Audrey Zapp, who passed away recently. She was an activist who pushed for the creation of ...

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SPECIAL FRIEND – Vet and JC resident Joshua Lachowicz with four-legged friend, Stella.

Treating animals for cancer – for a song
Musical veterinary oncologist Joshua Lachowicz wants to cure sick animals one MP3 at a time

In a country where nearly 50 million people lack health insurance, it may seem incongruous to think that there are thousands of pet owners who are willing to pay small fortunes to keep their an...

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by E. Assata Wright
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SUPER BOWL 2014 – The most watched event on television will be held in New Jersey in 2014 and the Meadowlands region plans to be ready for the deluge of over 150,000 visitors.

Delivering a destination in 2014
Region readies for 150,000 visitors to local Super Bowl

Now that another Super Bowl has come and gone, preparations are underway to get northern New Jersey ready to host the 2014 Super Bowl – slated to be the biggest in history. New York and New Jers...

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by Adriana Rambay Fernández
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OCCUPY HOBOKEN – Carla Cubit’s newest art solo show ‘Occupy Hoboken’ focuses on the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Art show set to ‘Occupy Hoboken’
New protest-themed gallery takes shape…in local bank

An ‘occupy’ movement is heading toward a big bank in Hoboken, but it’s not what you might think. Carla Cubit, a North Bergen resident and artist, will bring a collection of multimedia art to a gal...

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by Ray Smith
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FROM INSIDE OUT – Michael A Pellagatti’s fairy tale allowed him to externalize some of the struggles he’s gone through in his life.

An expression of hope
Autistic student’s book conveys struggle

Not a moment goes by in which Michael A. Pellagatti doesn’t struggle with fear. The 18-year-old Bayonne High School student has always fought to express himself, always looking out from some wind...

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by Al Sullivan
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MIDWEEK BRIEFS

Hudson Reporter

02.09.12 - 12:00 am

The ties that bind
Jersey City screenwriter hits with ‘Surviving Family’

by E. Assata Wright
Reporter staff writer Hudson Reporter

02.02.12 - 12:05 am

Where to watch the Super Bowl locally (or order food)
The Reporter has you covered for Giants vs. Patriots

by Ray Smith
Reporter staff writer Hudson Reporter