Could modern bumpers have mitigated the Hoboken train crash?

HOBOKEN — According to the Associated Press, experts said recently that more modern bumpers in the Hoboken train terminal might have lessened the impact in the deadly Sept. 29 commuter train crash. The bumpers with hydraulic shock absorbers and friction shoes are used in Atlantic City, but not in Hoboken, where the same concrete and …

Could modern bumpers have mitigated the Hoboken train crash?

HOBOKEN — According to the Associated Press, experts said recently that more modern bumpers in the Hoboken train terminal might have lessened the impact in the deadly Sept. 29 commuter train crash. The bumpers with hydraulic shock absorbers and friction shoes are used in Atlantic City, but not in Hoboken, where the same concrete and …

Did you miss this story in Hoboken?

HOBOKEN- Last weekend The Hudson Reporter published an article in the Hoboken Reporter on the Sept. 29 train crash and the questions surrounding it. Take a look at this link and comment below. Got a news tip or letter? Email editorial@Hudsonreporter.com and put your town in the subject head.

Did you miss this story in Hoboken?

HOBOKEN- Last weekend The Hudson Reporter published an article in the Hoboken Reporter on the Sept. 29 train crash and the questions surrounding it. Take a look at this link and comment below. Got a news tip or letter? Email editorial@Hudsonreporter.com and put your town in the subject head.

BENNETT, LORRAINE

A funeral service took place Dec. 16 for Lorraine Bennett of Jersey City. She died peacefully on Dec. 9. Lorraine was born and raised in Jersey City, had the opportunity to live in several regions of the U.S. and abroad in Germany. Lorraine was predeceased by her husband Frank Bennett. Surviving are her children, Dianne …

Is it a mistake?
Grand Street redesign could be nightmare

Reducing traffic lanes along Grand Street in Jersey City to provide dedicated bicycle paths may be a mistake, says Rev. Alexander Santora, a long time critic of similar changes recently enacted along Observer Highway in Hoboken. Earlier this month, Bike JC – a group dedicated to promoting safe bicycle-riding in Jersey City – lobbied the …

Grand Street redesign could be nightmare