Hudson County News

The good news is that the anticipated car-mageddon from the closed northbound lanes on the Pulaski Skyway did not happen.

Most kids, rich or poor, city or suburb, want a bicycle of their own. Bicycle enthusiast groups say kids get their first taste of real independence when they get their own bike.

The website ValuePenguin recently posted an article asking the question, "Which cities have the cheapest car insurance in New Jersey?" In case you're wondering, North Bergen is not among them.

Kids from around Hudson County are expected to compete in an obstacle course race on May 10. When Ashley Ntansah first thought of the Urban Youth Athletic Challenge to be held at Liberty State Park in Jersey City on Saturday, May 10, he envisioned a modified version of a popular extreme sporting competition similar to the Spartan races.

He's baaaack! Christie talks taxes and wins friends at his Tuesday town hall in Somerset County.

Waves upon waves of excited children descended upon Lincoln Park in Jersey City earlier today with their parents to participate in an Easter egg hunt organized by the South Hudson Civic Association.

Just when I thought the days of the political machinations of the tag team of Bobby Jackson and Joe Cardwell were a thing of the past, an incident pops up to suggest a new pairing of movers and - if you pardon the unintentional pun - alleged specialists of political "black ops."

The first week of the dreaded Pulaski Skyway shutdown turned out to be less like a traffic nightmare and more like a traffic dream.

The annual Hudson County Alliance for Teen Artists Art Expo will be held at the Bayonne Cultural Center Library in May. For one week, starting May 5, the Bayonne Library on 697 Avenue C will serve as the venue for the 2014 student art expo.

The woman who was found dead in the Hudson River Thursday near a Jersey City park has been identified as a Bergen County resident, authorities said this afternoon.

The off-duty North Bergen police officer charged with biting a man's thigh and causing serious injury during an early morning fight in North Hudson Park has been placed on desk duty, officials said.

The Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy is gearing up again to offer its free annual tours along the Hudson River.

Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith, who is seeking a second full term on May 13, received the endorsement of Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop last night.

Also, St. Joseph's and Michael's Church in Union City will hold a veneration of The True Cross of Jesus Christ at 2 p.m. The church is located at 1314 Central Ave., Union City.

The Bayonne City Council has changed its mind and has set a special meeting to adopt the 2014 budget on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. at City Hall, officials said.

New Jersey Supreme Court Associate Justice Jaynee LaVecchia will give the keynote address at the annual Hudson Vicinage Law Day celebration at the Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse in Jersey City on May 1, officials said.

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, shown in this file photo, declined to take a stance on the renewal of a law to cap interest arbitration awards to police and firefighters JERSEY CITY - The mayor of New Jersey's second largest city is taking a neutral stance on a heavily debated bill to renew a law that mayors say has helped them cull the growth of ... (more)

Hudson County Department of Corrections Director Oscar Aviles, left, speaks during the second panel discussion on the topic, "The Hudson County, Jersey City Model: A Partnership of Collaboration" during the Prisoner Reentry Conference at St. Peter's University in Jersey City on Thursday, April 17, 2014.

The body found in the Hudson River near 14th Street and Newport Green Park in Jersey City this morning is a woman, according to a hotel concierge who saw the body and reported it to police.

On April 6, the Hudson County Republican Club held its first "Commitment to Conservatism " dinner at The Merchant in Jersey City.