(UNION CITY, NJ) – Following the death of Cuban Dictator, Fidel Castro, the City of Union City’s Mayor, Brian P. Stack and the Board of Commissioners are scheduled to hold a ceremony to raise the Cuban flag in solidarity with the millions of Cubans around the world who have suffered under the Castro regime. 

“We stand together with all Cubans in Union City, Hudson County and around the world who have been enslaved, impoverished, disenfranchised and suffered many atrocities at the hands of Fidel Castro,” said Mayor Brian P. Stack.  “It is my sincere hope that Castro’s death will lead to freedom for the Cuban people and subsequently a relationship with the United States.  When the people of Cuba are finally free, we will celebrate together.” 

Hudson County is home to the largest population of Cuban immigrants in the Northeastern United States.  Cubans in Union City and all over the world are rejoicing in death of the infamous dictator and have expressed hope that real change will come for the people of Cuba.  Repressive laws have allowed for the imprisonment and even deaths of thousands of political protesters and caused many leave their families to seek refuge in the United States.

Union City will hold the Cuban Flag Raising Ceremony at 4 PM on November 28, 2016 at 38^th Street and Palisade Avenue across from City Hall.  The Mayor and Board of Commissioners invite the public to join them as they raise the Cuban flag in solidarity with Cubans all around the world. 

Pres. Obama in Cuba

U.S. President Barack Obama is visiting Cuba with Cubans on the island cheering and some in the US ranting.  Obama and Raul Castro held a joint press conference, surprising many, with Obama putting the authoritarian government in Havana on the hot seat, taking questions from reporters and urging Castro to do the same.  There were several pointed queries on human rights, political prisoners and economic reforms, at times making Castro uneasy, and abruptly saying it was enough.

Both sides basically agreed that they disagree on many issues, however they both agree on one... both insist the embargo must end.  Obama even as so much saying, it will be lifted.  

The people of Cuba are rejoicing at the idea of improved relations, for even Google plans to open a plant there.  However some Cubans in the US are angry at the prospect, while a vast majority of both Americans and Cubans feel it’s time. They feel that even though Obama’s deal is not the best, at least is a step in the right direction, and that it is way over due for changes in Cuba.

The one misstep for President Obama was maybe accidental, or maybe not.  As he was placing flowers honoring Cuban Patriot Jose Marti, he was also posed directly in front of a large mural depicting the infamous Che Guevara, considered by many a terrorist and murderer.

When it’s all said and done, the relationship with Cuba is changing rapidly and more significantly, it is a change no one can now put on hold, not even the leaders from the respective countries.  History will ultimately be the judge.

NOW Politic most recent poll

Here are the results of our most recent polls.

When we asked, “Who would you like for US President?”

50% Sen. Marco Rubio

25% Hillary Clinton

12% Gov. John Kasich

12% Sen. Bernie Sanders

0% Sen. Ted Cruz

0% Donald Trump

When we asked, “Who would you vote for as the next New Jersey Governor?”

33% Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop

16% Sen. Pres. Stephen Sweeney

50% Other

When we asked, “How do you feel about President Obama's visit to Cuba?”

16% Hated it

83% Loved it