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🌱 Where Union City fits in Hudson County’s authentic Mexican food scene

Union City, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min read

Good morning Union City! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Where Union City fits in Hudson County’s authentic Mexican food scene
  • Union City resident among several arrested in Hoboken drug investigation

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 73.
  • Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Guide to Hudson County's Best Mexican Restaurants (hudsonreporter.com) — Union City gets a special shout-out in this countywide guide to authentic Mexican food, highlighting North Hudson’s deep Hispanic roots and neighborhood taquerias. The piece explains key regional dishes, from Oaxacan mole to Sinaloan seafood and Jalisco birria, then walks you through where to explore in Jersey City, Hoboken, and Union City. It also offers tips for spotting truly authentic spots and must-try tacos and drinks.
   

• Selling Crack Cocaine Gets 2 Drug Dealers Busted In Hoboken: Police (dailyvoice.com) — Union City readers should know that a city resident was among several people arrested after Hoboken police investigated suspected drug dealing on Jackson Street last month. Officers say two Hoboken men face distribution charges, while the Union City resident and two others were charged with drug possession following complaints from housing authority residents and administrators.
   

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Other local events
    Tuesday June 16
  • Hoboken HS Debate Program End of the Year Ceremony
    Hoboken Public School District Hoboken HS Room 218 & 220
    4:30 pm
    • Wednesday June 17
  • Class of 2026 Senior Academic & Athletics Awards Dinner
    Hoboken Public School District Hoboken HS Auditorium
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday June 18
  • Union City Board of Education Meeting
    Sara M. Gilmore Academy Union City Board of Education Education Center 3912 Bergen Turnp
    5:00 pm
  • Graduation Day for Class of 2026
    Weehawken High School Union City, NJ 07086
    7:00 pm
    • Wednesday June 24
  • Nutrition & Bone Health As We Age: Free HSS Webinar! →
    10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Friday June 12
  • SMS Field Day Raindate
    Secaucus Middle School Secaucus, NJ 07094
    8:00 am
  • Family Friday [P.S. 340 The Sixth Avenue Elementary School] [Publi
    Sixth Avenue Elementary School New York, NY 10011
    8:20 am
  • Flag Day Ceremony
    Roosevelt Elementary School North Arlington, NJ 07031
    8:30 am
  • Rain Date - Gr. 8 Field Day
    Union School 359 Union Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
    8:30 am
  • Father's Day Kickball-Gr. 4
    Huber Street Elementary School Secaucus, NJ 07094
    8:45 am
  • Huber Street Father's Day Kickball-Gr. 4
    Secaucus School District Secaucus, NJ 07094
    8:45 am
  • Sensory Freeplay →
    Guttenberg Resource Center, 7002 JFK Blvd E Unit 115, Guttenberg
    9:30 am

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

  • $500 Paid Eczema Research Study
    ~ Adults with Eczema Needed for Paid Research Study ~... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Strong Paws Rescue: They host community pet pantry events 2-4 times a year in the Bronx and Westchester, providing dog/cat food and supplies.
    You can contact them at request@strongpawsrescue.org. Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC): They have a Community Pets program featuring a pet food… (Nextdoor Union City)
  • Anyone who can help out bring a whole bedroom set from a specific place and bring to my moms house we need someone to assist with that need after my dad accident we don’t rely to much on him he has amputated leg and it’s just me and my mom any one
    who has a big van or truck to help us out today please (Nextdoor Union City / Weehawken)
  • Cold Stone Creamery posted a job opening for Crew Member in Hoboken. Apply here.
  • Stevens Institute of Technology posted a job opening for Evening Health Director - Pre-College Programs Summer 2026 in Hoboken. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Union City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoboken

  • New Restaurant And Ice Cream Shop Plan To Open In Hoboken: See When (patch.com)

Secaucus

  • Vehicle Fire With Hazmat Response Near Secaucus Tracks Triggers NJ Transit Delays Into NYC (dailyvoice.com)

Belleville

  • Belleville Community Garden Spreads Its Roots At Fairway Park (patch.com)

Ok Union City! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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