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Fidel Castro dies at 90
Death of former leader of Cuba has local leader rethinking policies

For many old-time Cuban residents of Hudson County, the death of Fidel Castro is personal. Some recall fleeing his Communist regime when they were children, to take refuge in the United States. Some extremely long-time residents recall when Castro came to Union City in the late 1950s to raise money for what was then seen …

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‘Friend’ your town on Facebook
Also at council meeting: New stop signs on 86th Street

At the commissioners meeting Tuesday, Nov. 22, Mayor Nicholas Sacco and the commissioners passed a resolution for the town to create a profile for social media outlets like Facebook and Twitter. Sacco said the outlets will improve the township’s ability to inform residents about town events, programs, and initiatives. And residents can respond or give …

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Also at council meeting: New stop signs on 86th Street

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Fall foliage throughout the county
Photos show diversity of urban colors

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 …

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A story of survival
Author to read tales of the East Village at Jersey City Library

For kids growing up in the 1960s, the East Village was always the hip place to go in New York, a remote almost mystical place where the most cutting-edge artists came together with the some of the most powerfully political radicals. Teeny boppers always wandered to the West Village and Washington Square, while those truly …

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Author to read tales of the East Village at Jersey City Library

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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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Fidel Castro dies at 90
Death of former leader of Cuba has local leader rethinking policies

For many old-time Cuban residents of Hudson County, the death of Fidel Castro is personal. Some recall fleeing his Communist regime when they were children, to take refuge in the United States. Some extremely long-time residents recall when Castro came to Union City in the late 1950s to raise money for what was then seen …

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SECAUCUS BRIEFS

Free vaccines for Secaucus residents Dec. 5 North Hudson Community Action will be at the Senior Center on Monday, Dec. 5 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. to provide free vaccinations to Secaucus residents. To get vaccinated residents must be between ages 19 and 99, and must be uninsured or have insurance that does not …

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JERSEY CITY BRIEFS

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 …

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NORTH BERGEN BRIEFS

Last day to donate to annual toy drive Dec. 19 If you are a family in need of a meal or toys for the holiday, contact Aimee at 201-392-0229 or afocaraccio@northbergen.org. To donate toys, they can be brought to the following places: North Bergen Health Department, 1116 43rd St., second floor; North Bergen Town Hall …

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