Fidel Castroโ€™s death renews call for tighter restrictions

HUDSON COUNTY โ€“ Although many members of the Cuban community in North Hudson celebrated the death of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro this weekend, local officials took the time to call for increased restrictions against the current Cuban leadership. Castro died on Nov. 25 at the age of 90. โ€œFidel Castro defiled democracy, oppressed innocent people, …

Weehawken High hosts band festival
Schools from throughout state help raise funds for excursion

High schools came from throughout New Jersey to participate in the eighth annual Weehawken Invitational Band Festival at Weehawken Stadium on Nov. 6. The event is not a contest, but raises money for bands to travel to competitions in other parts of the country. โ€œI think it went really well,โ€ said Band Director Natalie Kerr …

Schools from throughout state help raise funds for excursion

Fall foliage throughout the county
Photos show diversity of urban colors

Even in a city, those autumn yellows and crimsons are busting out all over. We took some photos around the county. Do you have a photo of something in Hudson County that’s extra special? Send up to three as .jpg attachments to editorial@hudsonreporter.com, and identify the town, street, and photographer. These photos were taken by …

Photos show diversity of urban colors

Turkey time
Police and firefighters deliver 150 Thanksgiving meals

Hoboken Police Det. Sgt. Edgardo Cruz and Fire Inspector Andrew Frey first teamed up three years ago to deliver 150 Thanksgiving meals to those in need. They have been doing so ever since. โ€œThe Fire Department was involved on their own,โ€ said Cruz. โ€œWe used to give out 100 and they gave out 50, and …

Police and firefighters deliver 150 Thanksgiving meals

Cleaning up Tonnelle Ave
Environmental Club will next create school garden

After volunteering last weekend to remove garbage, weeds, debris, and more from 37th Street and Tonnelle Avenue, the North Bergen High School Environmental Club is set to receive a reward that will help with their next project. Theyโ€™re going to get a $500 check to create a school garden in the spring. The funds are …

Environmental Club will next create school garden