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Union City tops Hudson County’s breast cancer research fundraising On Nov. 4, Union City Local 8 members presented a check for $6,670 to the American Cancer Society to benefit breast cancer research from their fundraising efforts during the month of October. Union City Local 8 members Detective Arlene Soto, Ron Portillo, Steve Molina, Captain Nichelle Luster and State Delegate Union City Local 8 members presented a check to the American Cancer Society in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From left, Union City Local 8 State Delegate Chris Scardino, Mayor Brian P. Stack, American Cancer Society representative Ana, Local 8 members officer Carlos Pina, Steve Molina, Ron Portillo and Chief Richard Molinari. 66 NEW JERSEY COPS ■ NOVEMBER 2015 Chris Scardino sold T-shirts, pins, buttons, pink bracelets and pink gum to raise funds while increasing breast cancer awareness. With permission from Union City Chief Richard Molinari, the department gave a pink makeover to its uniform, changing the white lettering on its hats to pink, and adding the breast cancer prevention symbol to the back. Local 8 members also held a bucket drive to raise money and Athlia Hair Salon in Oradell donated $820 to the cause. “It was a great honor working with the members who set out a goal of awareness and to prove if people have a mission, it can be accomplished,” noted Scardino. “Union City raised the most money in Hudson County and that is something to be proud of.”d