Hudson County News

Some time ago, I asked who should fill the vacuum if Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop leaves that post to become governor.

A Latino Affordable Care Act enrollment summit scheduled to happen this morning will be attended by U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Robert Menendez, U.S. Rep. Albio Sires and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan.

Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith picked up a another endorsement this week, this one from longtime state Sen. Richard Codey, D-West Orange.

Jewish Family Service of MetroWest New Jersey is one of 13 Jewish Family Service agencies in seven states to have signed on to participate in an initiative that responds to the escalating number of seniors struggling to put food on the table.

Besides the traditional green beer and corned beef and cabbage, there are the parades and parties, religious observances and memorial events.

The Irish flag was hoisted at Jersey City City Hall yesterday following a ceremony at which the honorees in Sunday's Jersey City St. Patrick's Day Parade were acknowledged.

The 2014 Hudson County budget was to have been introduced at yesterday's freeholders meeting, but it will be delayed as the county administration works on shaving $1.5 million from it.

Whether you love drinking beer, making it, or both, one new Jersey City store is hoping to quench your thirst.

Hoboken Police have increased their presence in the area of Monroe and 1st streets where a woman was sexually assaulted last weekend while the search for her attacker continues.

The Port Imperial parking garage, pictured bottom left, would be used as a paddock garade should a potential Grand Prix happen in Hudson County.

Last month, state Sen. and Union City Mayor Brian Stack invited representatives from state and county governments and shelter staff to address and answer questions about the homeless problem for the clergy of his district and city.

The Jersey City man who strangled his wife and hid her body in a 55-gallon drum is "dangerous and he can easily repeat his actions," the victim's sister said in an emotional statement at the killer's sentencing last week.

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After two weeks of listening to testimony, the jury in the trial of a 24-year-old Jersey City man accused of committing murder and attempted murder four years ago began it deliberations yesterday.

Officers Norma Aedo, Adam Georgaros and Irving Guitierrez are currently police officers in the Hudson County Sheriff's Office and will officially join the Saddle Brook Department on March 24. "We took the initiative to really scour the state to bring officers to Saddle Brook ," said D'Armino, who added that the department went with the lateral ... (more)

Hudson County plans to introduce a $512.1 million 2014 budget proposal tomorrow night that comes with a nearly 4 percent tax hike.

Hudson County Freeholder Jeff Dublin today announced he is seeking his fourth full term on the nine-member freeholder board, putting him in competition with the candidate favored by Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop and the Hudson County Democratic Organization.

The long-anticipated - and long-dreaded - big fix to the 80-year-old Pulaski Skyway will begin next month, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Bayonne City Clerk Robert Sloan was busy all day, Monday, March 10, accepting candidates' petitions to run in the May 13 municipal elections.

The Irish flag will be raised over Jersey City City Hall at 3 p.m. tomorrow as a prelude to the city's St. Patrick's festivities.