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A peek behind the shutters
Local window-covering business launches web series

After 22 years spent covering windows of others, Stephan Elbaz is ready to open a window into his own world. This January, Elbaz, the founder and proprietor of Interior Motif, a window-covering and closet business in Hoboken, launched a web series called “Behind the Shades” documenting his company’s custom renovations to residences in northern New …

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Part of suicide missions in WWII
Local man from ‘Devil’s Brigade’ gets Congressional Gold Medal

The enemy gave them the name “The Devil’s Brigade.” They were an elite commando force launched with 1,800 volunteers who took on the most dangerous suicide missions in World War II. In their 251 days of combat they suffered 2,314 casualties while capturing more than 30,000 prisoners. They never failed a mission. And on Tuesday, …

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How many homeless in Hudson?
Volunteers conduct point-in-time count on cold day

At 5:45 p.m. on Feb. 4, several homeless men and women gathered in the eastern wing of the Journal Square bus and train terminal, seeking a brief respite from the cold. Outside, the temperature was starting to drop. Snow and ice covered most of the sidewalks. Many of the individuals wore hooded sweatshirts, torn jeans, …

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Going green in West New York
Roseland properties community gets key environmental distinction

RiverTrace, Roseland Property’s $120 million luxury project in the Port Imperial development area, has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The luxury apartment community was celebrated for its energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmentally-friendly design. The project, which is part of a two-mile stretch …

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GARNES, ELIZABETH V.

A homecoming service took place Feb. 8 at Monumental Baptist Church, Jersey City, for Elizabeth V. Garnes, 83, best known as “Ski.” She passed away Feb. 1 at Jersey City Medical Center with her family and church friends at her side. She was a lifetime resident of the Lafayette Section of Jersey City. Predeceased by …

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SCOREBOARD
Lifelong dream fulfilled for Hoboken buddies Clifford, Mercado

Josh Mercado and Danny Clifford have been the closest of friends since they were practically toddlers. “We’ve been beyond friends,” Clifford said. “We’ve been brothers.” So when the two started playing football together in the Hoboken PAL, they made a pact. The two were teammates as 6-year-olds, helping the Hoboken PAL to a Turkey Bowl …

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State of the county
DeGise celebrates county’s achievements and maps out future plans

Hudson County is doing better, according to the review of the State of the County over the last year given by County Executive Tom DeGise to the Hudson County Board of Freeholders on Feb. 12. Before last year, DeGise’s reports were tinged by the economic woes of The Great Recession. In his 2014 address, DeGise …

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Lobbying is intense for a new county prosecutor
Freeholders ask Gov. Christie to make an appointment

Informed sources said last week that Superior Court Judge Esther Suarez will be named as the new Hudson County prosecutor as part of a compromise agreement, provided Gov. Christopher Christie signs off on the deal. Suarez, a native of Bayonne, served as counsel for the city of Hoboken before moving on to become a superior …

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