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🌱 Why a Somerville murder suspect was tracked down in West New York
Make time for A Tribute To Amy Winehouse on the West New York Patch calendar
Hello West New York! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a Somerville murder suspect was tracked down in West New York
Also on today's calendar: A Tribute To Amy Winehouse .
Today's riddle: Where is the worst place to hide in a hospital ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 86, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Low humidity with lots of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Woman found in NJ suburb with multiple stab wounds as authorities arrest husband (nypost.com) — A man wanted in connection with his wife's fatal stabbing in Somerville was arrested here in West New York after investigators launched a homicide probe. Authorities say the victim, 46-year-old Alyne Espinal, was found with multiple stab wounds, and her husband now faces murder and related weapons charges as the investigation continues. 
📸 Around West New York
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🗓 Upcoming Events in West New York
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- A Tribute To Amy Winehouse →
LouLou's Speakeasy 176 8th Ave at 19th Street, NYC,
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Friday August 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Cool & Calm as a Cucumber-Stress Management →
Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, 320 Main Street, Fort Lee
10:00 am - Mayor and Council Work Session Meeting →
Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, 309 Main Street Executive Conf Room, 2nd Floor, Fort Lee
5:00 pm - Rainbow Elders
Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
6:00 pm - Mayor and Council Regular Session Meeting →
Fort Lee Borough, NJ Calendar, 309 Main Street Council Chambers, 1st Floor, Fort Lee
7:00 pm - Township Committee Worksession Meeting
Township of South Hackensack Municipal Building, 227 Phillips Ave, South Hackensack, NJ, 07606, United States
7:00 pm - JCCS Court Outreach @ International Overdose Awareness Day Fair
City of Jersey City Lincoln Park (West Side Entrance), Jersey City, NJ 07304
11:00 am - Youth Connect
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - RESCHEDULED - Latin Band Night!
Township of South Hackensack Veteran's Park, Philips Ave, South Hackensack, 07606
7:00 pm - Jurassic Quest →
Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus
12:00 pm - Jurassic Quest | Meadowlands Exposition Center | Secaucus, NJ 2026 →
Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus
12:00 pm - Good Guys LIVE Podcast →
American Dream, 1 Wy, East Rutherford
7:00 pm - City Caucus Meeting
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
10:00 am
Thursday August 13
Friday August 14
Sunday August 16
Monday August 17
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Broadway Magic Hour Family Magic Show - New Illusion This Weekend!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in North Bergen. Apply here.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in North Bergen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West New York here.
🗞 Nearby News
North Bergen
- Clifton Driver Charged with Aggravated Manslaughter After Fatal North Bergen Crash That Killed Mother (shorenewsnetwork.com)
- A hypodermic needle assault and bizarre pranks. What N.J. police officers say their chief did to them (nj.com)
- Free Flow USA, Inc. (sec.gov)
Union City
- Union City Police Promotion Trial Puts Mayor Brian Stack's Role Under Scrutiny (hudsonreporter.com)
Hoboken
- Hoboken Coffee Shop Will Be Second Location For Downtown Jersey City Spot (patch.com)
- Couple Indicted In Death Of 2-Month-Old Baby In NJ (patch.com)
Ok West New York! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In the ICU (Thank you Donna M. for sending it in!)
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