Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
More than 400 new police officers have been hired by eight North Hudson cities since 1995 under federal law enforcement grants, but there is now a question as to what will happen to the forces – and the taxpayers – when a quarter of the grants run out. Some officials believe tax hikes or layoffs …
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Steve Howard doesn’t ever remember feeling like there was anything different about him, despite being born with only a left leg. While growing up in downtown Jersey City, he tried to be like every other child in the neighborhood – participating in sports, especially basketball. But it was never anything he took seriously. Just a …
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WEST NEW YORK – A year ago, Juleyma Porttlo found it difficult to help her 10-year-old son with his homework after school. Her inability to speak English well or understand the lessons prevented her from being the kind of parent she wanted to be. But she now feels that her worries were allayed this school …
Continue reading “Program trains families to educate their children”
North Bergen resident Nidia Carrero is a mother of three who wants to keep up with her kids. With the information age at her children’s’ fingertips these days, she recently decided she needed to brush up on her computer skills. While having brunch a few weeks ago at International House of Pancakes in Union City …
Continue reading “New school offers homespun computer training to residents”
UNION CITY – For many residents who live in the city, parking can be a hassle, especially if you have a disability. Roberto Alvarez, who has lived in Union City for nearly 40 years, felt until recently that even though he fell under the guidelines for handicapped drivers, his parking woes still hadn’t been alleviated. …
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With Valentine’s Day festivities going on throughout Union City, many senior citizens were in good spirits and enjoying time with their loved ones last week. Pedro and Maria Flores have been married almost 45 years and were out and about on the weekend. “It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day for us to say we …
Steve Howard doesn’t ever remember feeling like there was anything different about him, despite being born with only a left leg. While growing up in downtown Jersey City, he tried to be like every other child in the neighborhood – participating in sports, especially basketball. But it was never anything he took seriously. Just a …
Continue reading “Hudson Prep hoopster Howard plays with only one leg”
WEST NEW YORK – A year ago, Juleyma Porttlo found it difficult to help her 10-year-old son with his homework after school. Her inability to speak English well or understand the lessons prevented her from being the kind of parent she wanted to be. But she now feels that her worries were allayed this school …
Continue reading “Program trains families to educate their children”
UNION CITY – For many residents who live in the city, parking can be a hassle, especially if you have a disability. Roberto Alvarez, who has lived in Union City for nearly 40 years, felt until recently that even though he fell under the guidelines for handicapped drivers, his parking woes still hadn’t been alleviated. …
Continue reading “Disabled residents get designated parking spaces”
North Bergen resident Nidia Carrero is a mother of three who wants to keep up with her kids. With the information age at her children’s’ fingertips these days, she recently decided she needed to brush up on her computer skills. While having brunch a few weeks ago at International House of Pancakes in Union City …
Continue reading “New school offers homespun computer training to residents”