Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Congratulations to Leslie Rivera, 8, who is the lucky winner of the Hudson Reporter’s Turkey Lurkey Raffle. The raffle was open to readers of our eight weekly newspapers in Hudson County. All you had to do is color the turkey and submit your entry. The winning turkey was chosen at random. Leslie is from North …
Jersey City hires 30 new cops Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced this weeek the hiring of 30 new police recruits who entered the academy on Dec. 1, bringing the size of the department to 922 officers – the first time in over two decades the police force has reached over 900 officers. “When we took …
Even in a city, those autumn yellows and crimsons are busting out all over. We took some photos around the county. Do you have a photo of something in Hudson County that’s extra special? Send up to three as .jpg attachments to editorial@hudsonreporter.com, and identify the town, street, and photographer. These photos were taken by …
Continue reading “Fall foliage throughout the county
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If anyone thinks that the Jersey City Board of Education will be less volatile as a result of the Nov. 8 election, the resignation of Vice President John Reichert and the battle over his replacement will likely be eye opening. The Nov. 8 elections will shift the balance of power on the board, giving those …
Continue reading “Bumpy ride ahead
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Perhaps the most moving moment of the Veterans Day Tribute and USO show at Historic Jersey city and Harsimus Cemetery on Nov. 11 actually occurred before the ceremonies started. One of the elderly veterans struggling with a large flagpole bearing a POW flag attempted to cross Newark Avenue to get to the gate to the …
Continue reading “In the shadow of history
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The quarterly day of arts events called JC Fridays – always held near the start of each season – tends to be the harbinger of upcoming events, and so when you see the first flurries of snow and jingle of holiday bells, you can rest assured the first Friday in December will bring you a …
Continue reading “Celebrating a new season
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Hoboken-based comedian Dan Frigolette was performing recently at Hoboken’s Cadillac Cantina bar and told a story about a recent visit to Oklahoma. “I said I lived [near] New York and they go, ‘Oh, I don’t know anything about New York. What part?’ and I say I live in Hoboken…They go, ‘No, that’s not New York, …
Continue reading “What’s so funny?
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Jersey City pledges to remain ‘welcoming inclusive’ On the heels of mass demonstrations across the country in reaction to the election of Donald Trump as president, the City Council passed a resolution unanimously Tuesday night that reaffirms the city’s “commitment to ensuring that Jersey City remains a welcoming and inclusive city for all of our …
Each time Jersey City swears in new members to the fire department, the city appears to make history. Two years ago, the department swore in its first African-American female firefighter. Diversity recruitment has been a priority, city officials said, noting that the department also hired its first two Hispanic female firefighters. On Nov. 15, the …
Continue reading “Jersey City swears in 19 more firefighters
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At 98 years old, Frank L. Golon Sr. said he was thrilled to take part in Jersey City’s 2016 Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 12, watching from the grandstand in front of City Halls as bands, residents, public officials, students and others marched by honoring veterans. “Not every place has a Veterans Day parade,” he …
Continue reading “Fabulous tribute
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