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<b>Email </b>Brendan@Patch.com
<b>Phone </b>(973) 280-9602
<b>Hometown </b>Hopatcong, N.J.
<b>Birthday</b> June 18, 1987
<b>Bio</b>
Brendan Kuty has been a journalist for almost five years, having spent time with the <i>Daily Record</i>, Sportsnet New York and, most recently, the <i>New Jersey Herald</i>. He graduated from William Paterson University with a bachelor's degree in journalism and public relations.
<b>Your Beliefs</b>
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<b>Politics </b>
Q: How would you describe your political beliefs?
I'm the middle-of-the-road type. I'm for what makes the most sense. But I need to hear all sides of the issue before making a decision. So, I guess I'm a lot like you. And you. And you.
Q: Are you registered with a certain party?
Nope.
<b>Religion</b>
Q: How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)
I was raised a casual Catholic. I don't usually attend church services. I do, however, attend church services on Christimas with my family in Kearny.
<b>Local Hot-Button Issues</b>
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?
There's a lot on the minds of Hopatcong residents. School budget cuts. Department of Public Works cuts. Revitalization of promising business areas, especially around the lake. Affordable housing. Property taxes. Lake Hopatcong.
Where do you stand on each of these issues?
While I'm always gathering information that could change my views, it's clear Hopatcong is struggling to adapt to new economic realities—less state aid, higher property taxes, lower property values.
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Guard drops 24 as Hopatcong rolls, 72-39.
One tells us we need to cut across the board; another says good educators and police are worth every penny
Hudson Maxim School students browse, buy books.
Goodbye Friday, others perform for cash and prizes before celebrity judges.
Frank's donates $2 of each heart-shaped pizza to the Hopatcong Wildcats cheerleading squad. Read the captions for more on the Valentine's Day-themed pies.
Also: A driver gets an unexpected view, deer make an unexpected entrance and a pit bull may prove to be a valuable witness.
Police say Giuseppe Tedesco murdered Alyssa Ruggieri on March 27.
Jumping in Lake Hopatcong, sports milestones dominate news.
Bring one of these kitties home to a loved one.
Chiefs steal sectional title, finish fourth in HWS tournament.
Lake Hopatcong Elks Lodge donates money to area special-needs children.
Lake Hopatcong Elks Lodge donates money to area special-needs children.
The Chiefs' senior breaks Gabe Ramos' mark of 133.
Looking for a little romance? Here's a few places to try.
Chiefs fall, 74-59, despite Matt Tobin's 35 points.
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Also, some interesting birthdays today.