Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: There is cause for great concern on the issue of the unsafe oil trains carrying highly flammable Bakken crude oil through our towns, across our waterways and over the Oradell Reservoir, drinking water supply to 800,000. On July 25, Congressman Scott Garrett held a forum about rail safety which gathered town officials and …
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Sale of old Hoboken Wonder Bread factory will lead to 68 luxury ‘Wonderlofts’ Liberty Realty’s Paris Branda, Hoboken native, represented the buyer in a $17 million deal last month that will turn 728 Clinton St., the site of the long-closed Wonder Bread Factory, into the “Wonderlofts.” According to a press release from the real estate …
Santa Parade will be Dec. 11 The North Hudson Firefighters’ Association, along with the North Hudson Fire Officers Association, will present their 17th Annual Children’s Santa Parade on Sunday Dec. 11, starting at 12 p.m. on Bergenline Avenue from 85th Street to 32nd Street. The parade will feature fire engines, bands, marching units, floats, and, …
Students honored for drug awareness posters The Weehawken Town Council and Mayor Richard F. Turner presented proclamations to two students at their meeting on Oct. 26. Each year, the Weehawken Elks hold a Drug Awareness Poster and Essay Contest. Last year, Jean Carlos Salinas Rivera won first place in the poster contest for third grade. …
Multi-alarm fire displaces five families on Park Avenue Five families were displaced and lost many of their belongings in a devastating fire at Park Avenue and 74th Street on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Everyone made it out safely thanks to the swift response of North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue and the North Bergen Police Department. …
Jersey City man dies from gunshot wounds Michael A. Bowers, 34, of Jersey City, has died as the result of multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and an extremity, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez. Jersey City police officers responded to Fulton Avenue at about 9:15 p.m. on Nov. 3 and found Bowers on …
Dear Editor: From health care to immigration reform to so much more, our nation faces daunting challenges. In a perfect world, yesterday’s election would have been about solutions. Instead it was about twitter and emails – the winner offering sound byte answers to complex problems. Everyone shouting; no one listening; it all seemed hopeless. But …
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Marist High School, a Catholic, coed, college preparatory school located in Bayonne will celebrate its 12th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Marist Gym. Each year, Marist High School honors members of the Marist Community for their extraordinary accomplishments by awarding the following awards: Spirit of …
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Dear Editor: How do you say Thank You to our wonderful Mayor Richard Turner and City Council for our fabulous Weehawken Day outing which was attended by over 1,000 people on Oct. 8? It was held at our beautiful waterfront park. Everyone had a great time. We had a little shower late afternoon but no-one …