So, how’d Hagueini do? A look at last year’s predictions, right and wrong

Here’s a peek at what the Great Hagueini saw a year ago for the last year of the ’90s. Last year’s prediction appears in italics, with the eventual result appearing below it. There are several teams who could take a run at the HCIAA title, but for some reason, Hagueini likes a team wearing blue …

Gazing into the crystal ball The Great Hagueini peeks into the next millennium to see what lies ahead in Hudson sports

If there is one good thing about the beginning of a new millennium, it’s that all of us will be long deceased before we hear and read that word ever again. But the calendar year 2000 will bring about change and, looking into the crystal ball as the Great Hagueini has often done, there does …

Full speed ahead Local transportation systems pump up for 2000

No matter what year it is, no matter what part of the century it has been, Hudson County has been one of the nation’s busiest transportation hubs. Serving on the front lines of the infamous New York commute, Hudson transportation has gone from offering the first underwater electric train tunnel system 90 years ago to …

Get ready Bands, festivals and fun will dominate Hudson this year

Next year has plenty of good times in store. Not just the excitement of movies filming in your neighborhood or even a rumored Dreamworks studio in Harrison, but things to do in Hudson to suit everyone’s taste. Though Orlando Cuevas just left the Jersey City Cultural Affairs department to concentrate full-time on his sculpting, he …

On the rise Local real estate and businesses continue progress into 2000

Real estate and business development in Hudson County is at an all-time high. The county’s move into the next millennium is marked by intense development along the waterfront, by the revitalization of business districts, and by the arrival of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system which looks to provoke further development along its routes. Harborside Financial …

A national agenda Local politicos gear up for 2000 elections

The old adage that “all politics is local” will likely remain true for Hudson County in the year 2000 even though the big event will be the presidential race. With the county gearing up for federal-level elections, local political organizations must reshape themselves around a choice of candidates: between Bill Bradley and Al Gore for …

Coolest game in town Ice hockey gains popularity among Hudson youths

The click and clack of hockey sticks can be heard throughout Hudson County as the sport of ice hockey gains popularity in the area. It’s a sport that’s gaining interest faster than the lightning pace with which it is played. Across the nation, Canada’s contribution to North American sports is trickling its way into local …

Full speed ahead Local transportation systems pump up for 2000

No matter what year it is, no matter what part of the century it has been, Hudson County has been one of the nation’s busiest transportation hubs. Serving on the front lines of the infamous New York commute, Hudson transportation has gone from offering the first underwater electric train tunnel system 90 years ago to …

Get ready Bands, festivals and fun will dominate Hudson this year

Next year has plenty of good times in store. Not just the excitement of movies filming in your neighborhood or even a rumored Dreamworks studio in Harrison, but things to do in Hudson to suit everyone’s taste. Though Orlando Cuevas just left the Jersey City Cultural Affairs department to concentrate full-time on his sculpting, he …