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Furry cops
Port Authority graduates seven new canine teams

One by one, Port Authority police officers and their partner dogs walked to the front of the room at the Port Authority facility in Jersey City to receive their diplomas. The Oct. 26 ceremony was as moving as any graduation you might see in June, proud police officers escorting their highly-trained canine partners, who will …

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HOBOKEN BRIEFS

In light of Hoboken crash, NJ Transit won’t allow engineers who exhibit apnea symptoms to operate trains On Nov 16 the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announced they are working on regulations to address worker fatigue and will issue a safety advisory to push for railroad companies and agencies to address this concern. This comes in the wake …

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Help for the holidays
Where to donate, volunteer, and get a free Thanksgiving meal or turkey

Every year, the Hudson Reporter provides information about how to get a free meal, or donate supplies or time around the Thanksgiving holidays. Below is our roster of places to help in Jersey City and Hoboken, and to see the activities and opportunities in the other towns, scroll down to click on “News” for that …

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City rejects settlement with developer
Almost 30 people speak out at council meeting

Come December, the city of Hoboken will continue its litigation with Shipyard Associates, a Hoboken development company that wants to continue building residential housing on the northern waterfront. The city recently drew up a settlement in which Shipyard would keep the land as open space and develop denser housing on the west side of town …

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Concerns and action
Hoboken reacts quickly to presidential election

The day after President-Elect Donald Trump narrowly beat Democrat Hillary Clinton in the presidential election, Hoboken resident Dana Wefer emailed a list of members of the Hoboken Democratic Social Club, hoping to grab coffee with a handful of people and discuss the outcome. By the end of the day she had 30 RSVPs. “I even …

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Council amends controversial sign ordinance
Also at meeting: Discusses public safety

David Adier, owner of Shear Madness salon at 80 Park Ave, saw a reprieve Monday night when the council passed an updated Signs and Signage ordinance. Adier has been in an ongoing battle with the city’s zoning office over his salon’s red feather flag sign. The sign brings in business, but is illegal under a …

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Halstead Property’s Hudson Realty Group is proud to announce the addition of Kim Sullivan-Beier to their dynamic team

A real estate professional since 1978, Kim has worked in Manhattan; Boston, MA; Virginia Beach, VA; Dallas, TX; and Breckenridge, CO. In 2015, she earned the prestigious Halstead Property Rising Star Award in recognition of her hard work, dedication to her clients, and success in expanding her business. She is also a past winner of …

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HOBOKEN BRIEFS

Police seek assistance finding bipolar teen The Hoboken Police Department asks for help locating William Tomas, 16, who was last seen leaving the Hoboken University Medical Center on Nov 14.  He was wearing a black jacket, a white t-shirt, blue sweatpants and white sneakers.  The police said that Tomas has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder …

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Forward Together school board slate sweeps election
Two incumbents and one political newcomer top vote count

Two incumbents and one political newcomer will be sworn into three of the nine seats on the Hoboken Board of Education in January. Voters elected the Forward Together ticket of incumbents Jennifer Evans and Irene Sobolov and political newcomer Sheillah Dallara to represent them and their children for the next three years. Of 38,396 registered …

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Forward Together school board slate sweeps election
Two incumbents and one political newcomer top vote count

Two incumbents and one political newcomer will be sworn into three of the nine seats on the Hoboken Board of Education in January. Voters elected the Forward Together ticket of incumbents Jennifer Evans and Irene Sobolov and political newcomer Sheillah Dallara to represent them and their children for the next three years. Of 38,396 registered …

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Two incumbents and one political newcomer top vote count

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