Celebrating legends
Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders

In one of the premier social events of the year, the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honored four local “Legends’’ for their impact on the community at its Dec. 8 Legends Ball in Jersey City. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Liberty Science Center, the event honored Hoboken-based developer David Barry, Bayonne banker Thomas Coughlin, …

Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders

Celebrating legends
Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders

In one of the premier social events of the year, the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honored four local “Legends’’ for their impact on the community at its Dec. 8 Legends Ball in Jersey City. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Liberty Science Center, the event honored Hoboken-based developer David Barry, Bayonne banker Thomas Coughlin, …

Hudson County Chamber of Commerce honors community leaders

Reporter on Vacation
Take a photo with your newspaper and send it in!

If you’re going on vacation or just hanging out locally, take a photo with any Reporter newspaper, including the Bayonne Community News, and send it to us! We’d love to print it and show your neighbors where you went. Visiting relatives in the next town? Hanging out down the Shore? Riding a camel in the …

Take a photo with your newspaper and send it in!

PETTY, LENA

A funeral service was held Dec. 19 for Lena Petty, 91, of Garfield, formerly of Union City. She passed away Dec. 15. She was the owner of Lee’s Bar in Union City for 40 years. Lena was the wife of the late Steve Petty. Mother of the late Peter Cogan. Grandmother of Vanessa Cogan and …

TASTY TIDBITS Stinson earns NJSIAA Hall of Fame berth
Secaucus wrestler Duran makes it to finals of Garfield tourney

It was a great day for Ed Stinson last Monday, when the Hoboken native, current Secaucus resident, and long-time football coach was inducted into the NJSIAA Hall of Fame at the Pines Manor in Edison. It was an honor long overdue for Stinson, who set the high school football world on its ear during a …

Secaucus wrestler Duran makes it to finals of Garfield tourney

Look at history as we move forward from the election

Dear Editor: From health care to immigration reform to so much more, our nation faces daunting challenges. In a perfect world, the presidential 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. …

Thank you to community as we move forward together!

Dear Editor: We, the Forward Together team, would like to express our sincere gratitude for the support we received during the recent Hoboken School Board election. What began as a small group of volunteers literally around our kitchen tables developed into a groundswell of support from parents, civic leaders, and community members from private, charter …

BRIEFS

Early holiday deadlines The Reporter’s office in Bayonne office will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 26, and also on Monday, Jan. 2. Display ad deadline for the Jan. 1 edition is Tuesday, Dec. 27 at noon. Display ad reservations may be sent via email to tishk@hudsonreporter.com or ronk@hudsonreporter.com during the days the offices are closed. Voicemail messages related to display advertising only can be left …