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Homeless population is much bigger than officials thought
Freeholders to do independent survey, and seek solutions

Information collected from local homeless shelters and programs shows that Hudson County’s homeless population may be much higher than what was determined in a survey conducted this past January. The actual number of homeless people in Hudson County may be two or three times higher than first suspected, and may affect many more locations than …

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Reporter holiday ad deadlines, office closings   Due to the Christmas holiday on Thursday, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day the following week, advertising and editorial deadlines for the Hudson Reporter newspapers have changed. Instead of the regular Secaucus Reporter, North Bergen Reporter, Union City Reporter, West New York Reporter, Hoboken Reporter, Jersey City Reporter, …

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Last words
UC teacher’s book details her experiences caring for the dying

Most people shy away from the subject of death. Not Karen Kaplan. She made a career out of it, serving for seven years as a hospice chaplain, tending to the spiritual and emotional needs of people as they approached the end. Now she has published a book about her experiences: Encountering the Edge – What …

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WNY shows off two new ambulances
High-tech vehicles expand coverage and enable quicker care

To replace two ambulances, one that was obsolete and another that was destroyed in an accident while responding to a call in 2013, West New York has unveiled two new high-tech ambulances which will provide the city with increased protection. The two ambulances, said Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Coordinator William Bringas, brings the number …

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A different kind of bravery
Hoboken author draws praise, criticism for kids’ book with gay hero

A recent e-book by Hoboken-based children’s author Daniel Errico is making waves online for its unconventional ending—the story features a prototypical dashing knight who decides to live happily ever after with the prince, not the princess. “The Bravest Knight Who Ever Lived” is not the first children’s book to deal with homosexuality, but according to …

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Coldwell Banker Homes announces grand opening
Luxurious 15-unit condo complex in Union City open for occupancy

According to Coldwell Banker New Homes, one of the nation’s largest award-winning residential brokerage firms, a new15-unit boutique condo complex at 140 36th St. in Union City will host its grand opening celebration this weekend on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. Prospective buyers will be able to tour …

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Construction company pleads guilty to rigging bids to get more than $70K in federal tax dollars through City Hall in Union City UNION CITY — According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney General’s office, a Union City contractor admitted on Wednesday to rigging the contractor selection process for projects run by the Union …

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40-year-old murders still an open case
Who killed teenagers Mary Ann Pryor and Lorraine Kelly?

It was a crime that rocked the local community. Forty years ago, two teenage girls left their homes in North Bergen for a routine trip to the mall. Five days later, their bodies were found in a wooded area near the New York border. Their murderer was never caught, although theories abound concerning his identity. …

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‘CASA’ means home
Group advocating for foster children needs volunteers, donations

“Peter” has had a rougher start to life than most. At 3 years old, he sustained a thigh fracture, which became infected, and landed him in the hospital for two months. His mother said he injured his leg while playing. But that wasn’t Peter’s only plight. Not too long later, he and sister “Naomi” were …

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First graders learn about politics and war
St. Augustine students learn by participating in class exercises

It’s never too soon to educate kids about the political process and the meaning of Veterans Day. On the Monday before each occasion, substitute teacher Isabella Fasciano taught 1st graders at Union City’s St. Augustine School about how elections work, and tutored them in writing appreciative notes to a local Vietnam veteran. For Election Day, …

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