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PATH changes are bad idea
Local officials react to possible cut of service, other recommendations

After vetoing legislation that would have started the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on the road to reform, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Gov. Christopher Christie issued recommendations that have a number of local officials seeing red. Among the recommended changes would include possibly privatizing the PATH service between New York and New …

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JERSY CITY BRIEFS

Murders up, violent crime down in Jersey City in 2014 Even though the number of murders rose from 20 to 23 in 2014, including the ambush death of a rookie police officer, violent crime, according a statement issued by Mayor Steven Fulop, went down Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea said last week that …

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Top stories in each town in 2014
Real estate, Chris Christie scandals, and new mayors top the list

Luxury housing projects continued to sprout, Gov. Chris Christie’s scandals brought national attention to local mayors, and the Super Bowl finally came to the Meadowlands. 2014 was a year in which more and more people “discovered” Hudson County and its diverse towns. But what about residents, new and old, who need to keep up regularly …

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BRIEFS

About this issue For this weekend, our special annual “Year in Review” issue replaces your regular edition of the Hudson Reporter newspaper in your town. This issue contains articles on the year in news, politics, development, sports, and more. “Letters to the editor” will return next week with our regular issues on Sunday, Jan. 4. …

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On the rise
Luxury apartments, office space kept sprouting in 2014

From the first new Hoboken redevelopment plan in decades to the continued buildout of the Port Imperial community in Weehawken, local cities saw or will see thousands of new residential units along the Gold Coast during this decade, not to mention office complexes. For those priced out of New York or unenthusiastic about the suburbs, …

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Sports Year in Review: 2014
Prep’s state title, passing of a legend were in Top 10 sports stories of year

So what were the top sports stories for 2014? We had the crowning of major champions and the passing of major legends. We had dreams fulfilled and others curtailed. More importantly, we had another year to remember in Hudson County sports, so let’s take a closer look at The Hudson Reporter’s Top 10 Sports Stories …

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Homeless population is much bigger than officials thought
Freeholders to do independent survey, and seek solutions

Information collected from local homeless shelters and programs shows that Hudson County’s homeless population may be much higher than what was determined in a survey conducted this past January. The actual number of homeless people in Hudson County may be two or three times higher than first suspected, and may affect many more locations than …

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It’s beginning to look like Christmas
Residents decorate for the holiday in style

City Hall has decided to go with an Elvis Presley-like “Blue Christmas” look this year and abandon the traditional outdoor holiday tree, while residents throughout the city have managed to outdo themselves decorating their homes in colorful holiday spirit. The city held its annual Hanukkah menorah lighting last week. Its choice for Christmas left City …

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Schools of the future?
Board of Education debates three-year revamp of educational approach

Board of Education members are engaged in a debate over the future of a three-year strategic plan envisioned by the school administration for the district and implemented by a school board whose membership will change substantially next month. The plan could redefine and limits how much power the elected board members will have over the …

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