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Road to success?
Viaduct restoration inspires new development opportunities

The rebuilding of the 14th Street Viaduct that allows traffic to access Hoboken from Union City and Jersey City Heights may alter the developmental landscape in a way few could have predicted a decade ago. Long seen as outdated, the bridge-like structure serves as a conduit for vehicle and pedestrian traffic to and from the …

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Budget hawk to lead county freeholders for 2014
Munoz – a critic of Stack and Roque – named chairman with promise to keep taxes down

In a move that sets the tone for the upcoming year, the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders named Jose Munoz as its chairman at the Jan. 6 reorganization meeting. Elevated from his position as vice chairman last year, Munoz has a reputation for fiscal accountability, and said in his acceptance speech that he would …

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From handbags to high-rises
Affordable rental units open on site of former manufacturing building

Decades ago, when Cubans began emigrating in large numbers to West New York and vicinity, many of the newcomers found employment at a handbag manufacturer with locations throughout the area. Today several of those locations have been repurposed into affordable housing for the local community. Located at 5609 Jefferson Street, Jaclyn Heights is a five-story, …

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BRIEFS

FBI agent attends West New York Board of Ed meeting An agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation was among those who attended the West New York Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night, town officials confirmed, although the reason for the visit is not clear. The FBI agent sat in the audience during the …

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A home for heroes
Hudson County’s disabled and homeless veterans get facility in Union City

Eighteen disabled and formerly homeless veterans had a much happier holiday this year. They began moving into the first new residence built under New Jersey’s “Homes for Heroes” program. Established exclusively to house Hudson County residents who served in the armed forces, have a permanent disability, and are either homeless or nearly homeless, the facility …

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Writing life
Local author addresses Tourette Syndrome, prayers, bullying

After numerous careers – as a college professor, an athlete, an event planner, a DJ, a rapper, and more – Theresa Borrelli has found her calling. Borrelli, a West New York native who lives in Weehawken, recently published her fourth book, a collection of everyday prayers. Borrelli has always tackled a range of subjects. In …

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Committed to health
New facility at Palisades Medical Center will add numerous services

A host of new medical services are coming to the neighborhood. Palisades Medical Center broke ground on Dec. 19 for a new building slated to provide critical health care to the North Hudson area. “The new Ambulatory Care Center will expand Palisades Medical Center’s capabilities and provide our patients with convenient access to new, specialty …

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Patching up ‘loved ones’
Local ‘hospital’ specializes in teddy bear and doll health care

At this “hospital” on Front Street near the Secaucus town center, a “Doctor Is In” sign hangs in the window. Walking in the front door, visitors find themselves in the “triage” or intake area. A few steps later is where all the serious “care” takes place, in the “surgery” center. But this facility doesn’t cater …

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National Alliance on Mental Illness meeting Are you close to someone with mental health issues? NAMI Hudson County (National Alliance on Mental Illness) will hold their next meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Hoboken Community Mental Health Center. A representative from Jersey City Medical Center Mobile Crisis Unit will be …

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The biggest news stories of 2013, by town
Hudson County saw joy, struggles, rewards

The year 2013 saw much change in Hudson County. Residents witnessed arrivals, but also goodbyes and sadness. City officials and businesses have been joyously planning events in advance of the Feb. 2 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands. The year saw local businesses thriving again after recovering from Hurricane Sandy. But there were …

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