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First step toward a waterfront business district
Council approves Exchange Place SID over objections of Colgate

Even though the action could trigger a lawsuit, the City Council adopted an ordinance at its Dec. 14 meeting establishing a new Special Improvement District for Exchange Place. The Exchange Place SID will be funded differently from other SIDs in the city, in which businesses pay into a fund via a special tax. Traditional SID …

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Drones, bikes, and dolls
Five hundred kids get gifts at town party

More than 500 children received gifts like dolls, bikes, tablets, guitars, drones and more at a party Saturday, Dec. 3 in the North Bergen Recreation Center. The money for the gifts and party came from the town budget, approximately $25,000, said Town Administrator Chris Pianese Commissioner Hugo Cabrera said, “There are a lot of elves …

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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 …

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Seniors learn how to avoid everyday scams

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First step toward a waterfront business district
Council approves Exchange Place SID over objections of Colgate

Even though the action could trigger a lawsuit, the City Council adopted an ordinance at its Dec. 14 meeting establishing a new Special Improvement District for Exchange Place. The Exchange Place SID will be funded differently from other SIDs in the city, in which businesses pay into a fund via a special tax. Traditional SID …

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Council approves Exchange Place SID over objections of Colgate

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Memories of Ol’ Blue Eyes
Locals share stories on Sinatra’s 101st birthday

On Monday, Dec. 12, one of Hoboken’s most famous former residents would have turned 101: Legendary crooner Frank “Ol’ Blue Eyes” Sinatra. To commemorate the special day, City Clerk James Farina, a big Sinatra fan and local legend in his own right, hosted the annual City Hall birthday party for the singer. For the small …

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We’ll be watching you
City revamps its security camera system

A three-phase, multi-year program will entirely revamp the city’s public safety camera system, according to Public Safety Director James Shea, who is seeking approval from the City Council for three funding resolutions. Shea said the existing technology is not only out of date, but also poorly positioned to serve as a crime-fighting tool. The system …

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Spreading peace through song
Elementary school students perform for parents

Former Beatle John Lennon may be long gone, but his music was alive for two performances by the Robert Fulton Elementary School Choir on Thursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9. The first performance was on the 36th anniversary of his death. The first and second grade students sang lyrics including “So this is Christmas/war …

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Elementary school students perform for parents

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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 …

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Residents enjoy annual tree lighting, parade, fireworks

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