From Ecuador To West New York: The Life And Legacy Of Jorge Stanley Parrales
Eva Reid
September 29, 2026
“Be humble and thankful to God,” Parrales shared.
“Be humble and thankful to God,” Parrales shared.
Slice of Culture will be exploring resources, events and more in different local library branches in the Hudson Book Briefs. First up is Jersey City’s Miller Branch, home to the first computer room and Teen Center in Jersey City.
Photo by Neidy Gutierrez / SOC Images. Editor’s Note: Adrienne J. Romero is a featured poet in JCPOFEST’s “Enduring Promise” exhibit. Rather than a summer of siestas filled with laughter, rhythmic music and some playful chisme (gossip), parts of Hudson County’s most lively neighborhoods shifted to a summer of silence
“So many people in the neighborhood get to know each other so you get connected to something bigger than running.”
“I feel forever linked to this very special place,” Toto said.
“It was only supposed to last a couple of months. But when I saw how many families kept coming, I realized it was a mission.”
“It’s not just music, it’s a way of life, it’s a culture. It’s the bloodline of our culture, it’s our ancestral legacy,” said at Moore’s Lounge.
“This is the place [where] they can feel [at] home… This is our own recipe[s].”
“… It was a tough time, but it ended up being a blessing in disguise,” said Jersey City owner.
“So tell a friend to tell a friend [about Gotta Go Gaming].”
