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There’s a place here for young politicos
Democrat and Republican groups slug it out in informal event

Billed as a forum about the issues, the Oct. 17 debate between the Hudson County Young Republicans and Young Democrats was raucous and fun, more like a social meetup than a political event, although among laughter and drinks some issues did get discussed. Moderated by political writer and NewarkInc.com editor-in-chief Mark Bonamo, New Jersey’s answer …

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There’s a place here for young politicos
Democrat and Republican groups slug it out in informal event

Billed as a forum about the issues, the Oct. 17 debate between the Hudson County Young Republicans and Young Democrats was raucous and fun, more like a social meetup than a political event, although among laughter and drinks some issues did get discussed. Moderated by political writer and NewarkInc.com editor-in-chief Mark Bonamo, New Jersey’s answer …

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North Bergen High School will split in two
Tenth thru 12th grades will move in 2019; other schools reconfigured

Then tenth through 12th grades at North Bergen High School will be moved to the former county high school campus on 85th Street in 2019, after the city completes an estimated $15 to $20 million purchase of one building with classrooms, labs, and an attached gymnasium, presently owned by the county’s High Tech High School. …

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Tenth thru 12th grades will move in 2019; other schools reconfigured

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From Spider-Man to Eazy-E
Local residents have it all sewn up for Halloween

Casey T., a fourth grader in Weehawken, wants to be Captain America, while Roger P., an elementary school student in Union City, wants to be a clown. Sebastian, Roger’s younger brother, said he plans to be a T-Rex. Local residents interviewed by the reporter had a range of ideas on what to be for Halloween …

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A cop’s best friend
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 Jersey City Port Authority facility 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 become …

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Port Authority graduates seven new canine teams

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A cop’s best friend
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 Jersey City Port Authority facility 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 become …

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Port Authority graduates seven new canine teams

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Town to appraise land for new parking lot
Postpones vote to lower speed limits near schools

At the town’s Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 26, the commissioners adopted an ordinance to purchase 1132 Hillside Place. The town intends to build a parking lot for police parking. Currently, the land holds an abandoned building, officials said. The parcel was appraised at $100,000. The city may pay for the land through …

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Postpones vote to lower speed limits near schools

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You’ll have more places to go on light rail
Agreement on gas tax should fuel more stops in JC, NB, Bergen

A recent $16 billion, eight-year transportation funding compromise between legislators and the administration of Gov. Chris Christie should allow for the expansion of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail both into Bergen County and to Route 440 in Jersey City, officials announced last week. The agreement is expected to pump $2 billion in new annual revenue into …

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From Spider-Man to Eazy-E
Local residents have it all sewn up for Halloween

Casey T., a fourth grader in Weehawken, wants to be Captain America, while Roger P., an elementary school student in Union City, wants to be a clown. Sebastian, Roger’s younger brother, said he plans to be a T-Rex. Local residents interviewed by the reporter had a range of ideas on what to be for Halloween …

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School board reverses itself in a historic vote
School No. 34 named after President Barack Obama

After significant public outcry against the Board of Education’s earlier attempt to name Public School No. 34 after board member Marilyn Roman, the board made a dramatic reversal at its Oct. 19 meeting and chose to name the school after President Barack Obama instead. The conflict arose in late August when a sharply-divided board voted …

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School No. 34 named after President Barack Obama

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