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The year in development
Projects still rising around Hudson County

The local economy showed signs of life this past year with several groundbreaking events for big development projects around Hudson County, and discussions among residents and officials about future projects in Hoboken, Jersey City, Secaucus, and North Bergen. Jersey City This month was a December to remember for residents of the Journal Square section of …

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Fractured arena
Hudson County politics more divisive in 2012

Not since 2007 have county Democrats been as divided as they were in 2012. Democrat went after fellow Democrat, leaving county Republicans to make advances not seen since the era of Republican Gov. Tom Kean in the 1980s. Republican Gov. Christopher Christie had his fingers deep in the political pie and pulled out a number …

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The year in sports
Friars’ T of C win, Red Wings’ state title headline stories of 2012

The calendar year of 2012 was a year of crowning champions in Hudson County sports. Several schools and teams grabbed headlines for reaching the pinnacles of their respective sports. Some were familiar winners, and others reached back into their history to claim the top spot. Let’s take a look at the Top 10 Sports Stories …

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New stores, storm recovery
Business and the local economy in 2012

Business in Hudson County improved considerably, and sales and profits were up for a third consecutive year in 2012, according to a New Jersey Business and Industry Association 2013 Business Outlook Survey. “The findings of this year’s survey are encouraging,” said NJBIA President Philip Kirschner, who presented the findings in a news conference at the …

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Year in Review Briefs

About this special issue This special “Year in Review” issue replaces your regular weekly editions of the Reporter in Hoboken, Jersey City, North Bergen, Guttenberg, Secaucus, Union City, Weehawken, and West New York. Next week, Jan. 6, we’ll have a special “Year in Photos” issue. We will still include newsworthy briefs, so send tips to …

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DPW’s Grossi indicted
James Wiley’s superior latest to be accused in scandal

State Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa announced on Monday that former Deputy Director of Public Works Timothy Grossi has been indicted by a state grand jury for allegedly ordering North Bergen DPW employees to work on political campaigns and to perform his household chores while they were being paid by the township. Grossi, 72, of Jersey …

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Partying like everyone else
Special needs kids enjoy holidays, thanks to special woman

Lincoln School teacher aide Netta Meltzer has been holding events in North Bergen for special kids (and even for special needs adults) for more than two decades. Over the years, Meltzer has developed an annual holiday party for special needs children, a party in January for the adults, as well as a Wednesday program and …

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New Care-A-Van visits Guttenberg
Horizon and local pharmacy provide screenings, insurance/Medicare info

Horizon NJ Health premiered their brand new Care-A-Van at a free health care event in Guttenberg on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The van offers screenings and other services for the community. The goal of the event was to educate residents on health and nutrition. Horizon NJ Health is a health …

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