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In case you can't tell, that's Hoboken to the right and Weehawken to the left. What a view! A Hoboken Now reader sent us this photo composite, taken from an apartment located on the north wing of the Union City ...
Union City kids free physicals Sunday
Union City children are eligible for free physicals from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Family Health Fair at Jose Marti School, 1800 Summit Ave.
Union City changing rules to allow taller buildings
Residents of the county's densest city might be in for a lot more shade if a proposed zoning change to triple the allowable height of buildings in 80 percent of the city is adopted.
Fulop, still undeclared, begins putting together a ticket
Jersey City Councilman Steve Fulop hasn't announced his candidacy for mayor next year, but he's already begun cobbling together a slate.
Gov. Jon S. Corzine is scheduled to take a tour of School 20 in Jersey City this morning at 10 to highlight new funding for the state's school construction program.
Putting heat on perps in Washington Park
Three law enforcement departments are joining forces to police Washington Park, which straddles the border between Union City and Jersey City and has become a favorite haunt for vagrants.
Go Fourth (and Third) and have fun
Pool party at 6 p.m. Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Pool party for Secaucus residents and pool members only.
Who's up, who's down in Hudson power rankings
F or the fun of it, The Political Insider decided to do a mid-term power ranking of Hudson County's most influential politicians.
Jersey City, Union City getting part of $127.5M in state aid
The Corzine administration has awarded the lion's share of $153 million in so-called distressed cities aid to six financially struggling cities - including two in Hudson County - as part of the 2007-08 state ...
Leader Newspapers- Oh! the scrumptious possibilities at Oh! Calamares
The family-run restaurant, Oh! Calamares, located at 201 Kearny Ave. in Kearny, offers a wide variety of Peruvian delicacies.
Man charged in shooting was also rounded up in ICE sweep, officials say
A Union City man charged in connection with a shooting earlier this month may face deportation proceedings, authorities said.
Cocaine, cash and Viagra in raid at Union City deli
There were everyday household items on the shelves, but out of most customers' sight a city store owner was dealing cocaine and Viagra, police reports said.
The Cuban Kid in Concert tonight in Union City
Union City Commissioner Lucio Fernandez, left, celebrates on Election Night with Mayor Brian Stack.
Gerard Thomas Walker, 96, of Spring Lake Heights
GERARD THOMAS WALKER, 96, of SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS, died Friday, June 27, at home surrounded by his family.
Group wants state probe of shelter
A Newark-based attorney working for an animal rights group wants the state Attorney General to probe the finances of the Hudson County District Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals shelter, where ...
President of disgraced animal shelter withdrew $12G from its bank account
The president of the Hudson County District Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Animals withdrew almost $12,000 from the bank account of the now-shuttered Jersey City animal shelter, where the rotting ...
Alcohol may be a factor in fatal Thruway crash
New York State Police say alcohol likely played a role in a horrific crash that killed three New Jersey women last weekend as they headed home on the New York State Thruway.
Schools chiefs would lose big if caps get OK
Departing school chiefs in Hudson County stand to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars if a bill passed by the state Assembly capping the amount they can be paid for unused vacation and sick time becomes law.
Ex-zoning board member admits extorting $20K in bribes
A former member of the Union City zoning board pleaded guilty today to extorting $20,000 in bribes from a construction contractor in a case that may involve at least one other public official, the U.S. ...
A reason to celebratePark Avenue Bar & Grill's sweet taste of success
The Park Avenue Bar & Grill offers guests plenty of reasons to stay the night with four different atmospheres including the first floor bar area, the second floor dining room, the third floor lounge, and the ...