🌱 How close did West New York really come to hosting Formula 1?
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In today's newsletter:
- How close did West New York really come to hosting Formula 1?
Today's riddle: What was the occupation of the 3 wise men? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: Mainly cloudy and humid, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
- Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 82 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Flavio Briatore Says He Tried to Launch an F1 Race in New Jersey With Donald Trump (motorbiscuit.com) — West New York nearly hosted a Formula 1 street race along the Hudson, in a 3.2‑mile circuit planned with neighboring Weehawken and Manhattan views. A new interview reveals how Flavio Briatore and Donald Trump once pushed the project, which ultimately collapsed over financial problems before any track was built. 
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🗓 Events Nearby
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FREE SHOW Weehawken Summer Series →
Hamilton Park, Boulevard East, Hudson Pl, Weehawken Township
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Town Hall Meeting with Mayor James Solomon
City of Jersey City Pet Shop: 192 Newark Ave.
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JCCS Court Outreach @ MFHN Fair
City of Jersey City Metropolitan Family Health Network, 935 Garfield Ave., Jersey Ci
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Beyond the Binary
Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
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National Night Out!
Township of South Hackensack Town Hall Parking Lot
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Rainbow Elders Virtual Meeting
Hudson Pride Center 176 Palisade Ave 3rd floor, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Positive Living Lab
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
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Sandy Stones Music: Ridgefield Park Summer Concert... →
McGowan Park, 149 Bergen Turnpike, Ridgefield Park
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Sandy Stones Music: Ridgefield Park Summer Concert Series →
McGowan Park, 149 Bergen Turnpike, Ridgefield Park
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Board of Adjustment Meeting →
Edgewater Borough, NJ Calendar, 55 River Road, Edgewater
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Budget Hearing: Department of Public Safety - Part 2
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
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Budget Hearing: Department of Health and Human Services - Part 2
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Stonebridge Companies posted a job opening for Housekeeper in North Bergen. Apply here.
- EY posted a job opening for Executive Administrative Coordinator (EAC) Manager, Assistant Director in Secaucus. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West New York here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Bergen
- North Bergen Speeds Up Road Projects To Avoid Winter Delays (wdhafm.com)
- LETTER: While Wainstein still lies, North Bergen's state aid numbers don't (hudsoncountyview.com)
Union City
- Anti-corruption candidate now faces corruption charges in NJ (palivingnews.com)
- Hudson County parks bribery scheme ends with final guilty plea (wearenewjersey.com)
Hoboken
- August 2026 Events in Hoboken + Jersey City (hobokengirl.com)
- FPGA Design Engineer - QCi - Hoboken, NJ, US (dice.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They were firemen. The Bible says they came from afar. (Thank you Jerri B. for sending it in!)
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