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Tenant protections strengthened
Commissioners vote on rent control, public safety

The Union City Board of Commissioners, at their meeting last month, adopted an ordinance that limits the amount a landlord can raise the rent each year in presently rent-stabilized apartments. The increase for senior citizens is 2 percept of the annual consumer price index. The increase can rise to 3 percent for other residents. Many …

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A bit of Christmas at Harborside
Rooftop film series features Muppets and I, Daniel Blake

Brooklyn-based not-for-profit Rooftop Films will presents two movies at the Harborside Atrium on Dec. 17, the Disney classic “The Muppets Christmas Carol” and a Sundance Selects film, “I, Daniel Blake.” The films are part of the Holidays at Harborside Atrium, and both are free. This is part of a holiday treat that includes face painting …

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New books by local authors
From dating after 40 to best sellers, wordsmiths are at work

Hudson County is rife with local authors. At least eight writers in the area have released or are in the process or releasing new books. There may be more, so if you have something coming from a publisher, email us at editorial@hudsonreporter.com. The best-seller New York Times best-selling author Caroline Leavitt, who lives in Hoboken, …

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A bit of Christmas at Harborside
Rooftop film series features Muppets and I, Daniel Blake

Brooklyn-based not-for-profit Rooftop Films will presents two movies at the Harborside Atrium on Dec. 17, the Disney classic “The Muppets Christmas Carol” and a Sundance Selects film, “I, Daniel Blake.” The films are part of the Holidays at Harborside Atrium, and both are free. This is part of a holiday treat that includes face painting …

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Hot chocolate, Santa, and good cheer
North Bergen’s ‘Winterfest’ celebration comes to three locations

North Bergen residents welcomed the holiday season last week with a series of street fairs called “Winterfest,” held on two different dates. Years ago, Winterfest was held only uptown on Bergenline Avenue, but last year residents began to celebrate downtown as well. The biggest location was the nine blocks from 76th and 85th Street. That …

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A real turkey!

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 …

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New books by local authors
From dating after 40 to best sellers, wordsmiths are at work

Hudson County is rife with local authors. At least eight writers in the area have released or are in the process or releasing new books. There may be more, so if you have something coming from a publisher, email us at editorial@hudsonreporter.com. The best-seller New York Times best-selling author Caroline Leavitt, who lives in Hoboken, …

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NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS

Compete for cash prizes in NB’s ‘Best Christmas Decorated Home’ contest North Bergen residents are invited to compete in the 2016 “Best Christmas Decorated Home” contest. Grand prize winners will receive $500 cash and a plaque. Second and third place winners will receive $250 cash and a plaque. Entrants must send at least three but …

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WEEHAWKEN BRIEFS

Car backs up traffic near Route 3 Thursday morning A statement from Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari on Thursday said that a motor vehicle accident on Route 3 occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. The Secaucus Police, North Bergen Police and Hudson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a car crash westbound near Route 495.  First arriving units found …

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BRIEFS

Car backs up traffic near Route 3 Thursday morning A statement from Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari on Thursday said that a motor vehicle accident on Route 3 occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m. The Secaucus Police, North Bergen Police and Hudson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a car crash westbound near Route 495.  First arriving units found …

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