Hudson County literacy
The biggest issues throughout the county and in your towns

It’s hard to keep up with everything happening in Hudson County, but a look at the list of the top stories of the year may bring you up to date. We’re here to help you keep track of your tax dollars, your local meetings, neighboring businesses, schools, development, and transportation. In such a regional transit …

The biggest issues throughout the county and in your towns

Former Hudson Reporter account executive Barbara Dillon passes away

Catherine “Barbara” Dillon (nee Pereira), 71, of Weehawken, a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and a former longtime senior account executive at the Hudson Reporter, passed away peacefully on Dec. 21 at Hoboken University Medical Center. Barbara was born in Jersey City and lived most of her life in Weehawken, where she will be sorely missed …

Sports Year in Review: 2016
St. Anthony wins T of C again; great year for Fitzpatrick top year-end list

So what were the top sports stories for 2016? We had the crowning of champions and the farewells to major legends. We had dreams fulfilled and other thoughts 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 …

St. Anthony wins T of C again; great year for Fitzpatrick top year-end list

Expecting the unexpected
Politics in 2016 had some strange twists

Anyone trying to predict what might happen in politics in 2016 could not possibly have foreseen the strange and sometimes miraculous events that took place over the past year. With the aftermath of Bridgegate trailing behind him like tin cans behind a car, Gov. Christopher Christie tried and failed to win the Republican presidential nomination. …

Politics in 2016 had some strange twists

BRIEFS

Arrests of Jersey City police on alleged corruption appear imminent In a probe initiated by Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea, as many as a dozen Jersey City police officers may been arrested in connection with an alleged private security scheme. Although rumored for months, the arrests appear imminent, according …

Immigrants worried about Trump
Non-profit raises money to defend local Latin American refugees

An increase in violence and political unrest in Central America over the last decade has sent many women and children escaping on foot to Mexico, and ultimately, into the United States. Some have come legally, and some have not. A Union City-based non-profit advocacy group has been working with local immigrants to educate them, help …

Non-profit raises money to defend local Latin American refugees

Santa arrives early in North Bergen
Kris Kringle gives presents to Housing Authority children

Children living the North Bergen Housing Authority got their gifts a week early at the third annual Christmas Party at Lawler Towers last Saturday. Each child walked up to Santa to get a gift. Sebastian Moza, 9, said Christmas is his favorite time of year. “You get to see the people in your family and …

Kris Kringle gives presents to Housing Authority children

Santa arrives early in North Bergen
Kris Kringle gives presents to Housing Authority children

Children living the North Bergen Housing Authority got their gifts a week early at the third annual Christmas Party at Lawler Towers last Saturday. Each child walked up to Santa to get a gift. Sebastian Moza, 9, said Christmas is his favorite time of year. “You get to see the people in your family and …

Kris Kringle gives presents to Housing Authority children

Celebrating legends
Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders

In one of the premier social events of the year, the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honored four local “Legends’’ for their impact on the community at its Dec. 8 Legends Ball in Jersey City. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Liberty Science Center, the event honored Hoboken-based developer David Barry, Bayonne banker Thomas Coughlin, …

Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders