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 …

Fraud alert!
Seniors learn how to avoid everyday scams

Internet, mail, phone, and door-to-door scammers are all around, trying to con people out of their money. They may tell a victim that they have their family members in custody, or say that if the victim gives them a few bucks, they can collect a million dollar reward. According to the Anti-Fraud Toolkit presented by …

Seniors learn how to avoid everyday scams

Light up the night
Residents enjoy annual tree lighting, parade, fireworks

Christmas lights filled Flanagan Way and floats rolled down the street for the town’s annual Holiday Bazaar and tree lighting last Saturday. Residents enjoyed a full day of food, crafts, music, and fireworks._____________“I liked everything this year a lot. It’s cool.” – Nate____________“I come every year,” said resident Ryan Devanshi, 6. “I like when people …

Residents enjoy annual tree lighting, parade, fireworks

Things of beauty
Secaucus jeweler opens gallery featuring international artists

For many people in Secaucus, the most notable thing about the new art gallery opening on Paterson Plank Road next year will be the seven-foot-tall replica of Cellini’s bronze statue of Perseus with the Head of Medusa mounted above the front door. Since the male figure in the work is naked and without the fig …

Secaucus jeweler opens gallery featuring international artists

Things of beauty
Secaucus jeweler opens gallery featuring international artists

For many people in Secaucus, the most notable thing about the new art gallery opening on Paterson Plank Road next year will be the seven-foot-tall replica of Cellini’s bronze statue of Perseus with the Head of Medusa mounted above the front door. Since the male figure in the work is naked and without the fig …

Secaucus jeweler opens gallery featuring international artists