By Bob Nesoff The British have always been known for their phrase of a “Stiff Upper Lip,” meaning to deal with things as they come. But there is another physical attribute that should be a national phrase for them…”A Backbone of Steel.” (PHOTO: The entrance to the Churchill War Rooms) World War II had a devastating impact on the British …
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Rolling back Woke would be Trump’s greatest gift Robert Strybel Warsaw Correspondent The mainstream media had been leaning towards a Kamala Harris victory, predicting “an extremely close race” and were wrong on both counts. But that was no surprise. Known for their overt pro-Democratic bias, this was the third consecutive election where expected voter support for Donald Trump had been …
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By Robert Strybel Warsaw Correspondent WARSAW–Almost to the very end, the tight race to the White House of Vice-President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump was a toss-up. When the dust had settled and it became official that Trump had won, the Polish political class sent out congratulatory messages in line with diplomatic protocol. Already during the election …
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Annual Support Arrives Sister Julitta Siedlecka is depicted above unpacking boxes of miscellaneous winter clothing for the students at the School for Blind Children (Towarzystwo Opieki Nad Ociemniałymi) in Laski, Poland. She was very appreciative and has informed us that the clothing will make excellent and useful gifts for her charges on the December 6th Feast Day of St. Nicholas …
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CLIFTON, NJ – The FRIENDS of the Clifton Public Library cordially invite you to our Semi-Annual Meeting and Piano Concert featuring Arjun Ayyangar, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM, in CLIFTON Main Memorial Library, 292 Piaget Ave, Clifton. Arjun Ayyangar is an American pianist and child prodigy from New Jersey. At age 6 he was inducted into The Kids Hall of Fame. He is also a first place High Honors Award Certificate …
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To Improve Local Transit Options NEW JERSEY— The City of Passaic, in partnership with the City of Clifton and Passaic County, are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a new micro-transit program that will bring enhanced transportation flexibility and accessibility to residents of Passaic and Clifton. This initiative, powered by TransitTech provider Via, will provide on-demand, app-based transit services …
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Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about $50 per month starting in January. Over the last decade the COLA increase has averaged about 2.6 percent. The COLA was 3.2 percent …
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Exhibit Dates: November 6 – December 14, 2024 Opening Reception – Saturday, November 16th from 1pm to 4pm CLIFTON, NJ – The Clifton Arts Center presents Clifton’s Quarantine Station, this captivating showcase offers a glimpse into the rich history of the Clifton Quarantine Station and its vital role in U.S. agriculture. As part of the exhibition, the Arts Center will …
Continue ReadingNEW JERSEY – Mayor Hector C. Lora and the City of Passaic, in collaboration with Passaic County, Mayor Ray Grabowski and the City of Clifton, and the State of NJ, are thrilled to introduce a New Micro-Transit System for the City! This transit solution is designed to improve accessibility, reduce environmental impact, and enhance convenience for our residents and seniors …
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CLIFTON, NJ – The Clifton Recreation Department would like to thank our Veterans with a free hot meal & small gift of appreciation on Thursday, November 7, 2024! This event will be open to Veterans residing in Clifton only! Meals will be delivered to the veteran’s home between 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and will consist of sliced turkey, mashed …
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