Missing mayoral portrait finds its way back to City Hall thanks to ...
JERSEY CITY -- A missing portrait of a city mayor from the late 19th century will end up being the second historically significant piece of art that Aerline Diaz has returned back to the city. "This portrait I've been babysitting for at least two years now," said Diaz, a genealogical investigator in the city who, after finding the painting, wanted to ensure it was returned to a safe place. In 2012, Diaz and Dr. Hermann K. Platt -- a professor emeritus of history at St. Peter's College who passe..>> view originalJERSEY CITY BRIEFS
A WHALE OF A STORY – This whale was spotted off the coast of Jersey City south of Liberty State Park by a Bayonne fisherman. (Photo by Kevin Chen) slideshow Dead whale spotted off Jersey City coast The Army Corps of Engineers confirmed last week that they have disposed of a whale struck by a container ship in New York Harbor. Kevin Chen of Bayonne was out fishing in New York Harbor when he saw something odd in the distance. So he steered his boat towards it. This was his first time fis..>> view originalPrimary election features some heated races
by Al Sullivan Reporter staff writer Hudson Reporter Jun 04, 2017 | 283 views | 0 | 7 | | Although the loudest primary battle in Hudson County this spring is between Democrats vying for the nomination in the 31st Assembly District, many other contests will be settled on June 6 when the polls close. Primary elections allow political parties to nominate candidates to face off against each other in the general election in November.Most of the conflicted battles wil..>> view originalSt. Anthony High School sends off its final graduating class (PHOTOS)
JERSEY CITY -- It was a bittersweet end for the St. Anthony High School graduating class of 2017, as they bid farewell to the school they had called their home for four years before it closed its doors for good. "It is an honor to be up here because I am not just speaking on behalf of the class of 2017, but for all the other graduating classes that have come before us," said Gabriel Mandanas, valedictorian of the graduating class. "I call St. Anthony's our home, (because) home is where your fa..>> view originalPaying tribute Memorial Day ceremonies honor those who served
Sports announcers at high school athletic events not only mispronounced Myron Szwed’s last name, but his brother Jerry’s too, when the two competed against each other back in the early 1960s.Both brothers lived in Jersey City at the time, but they were rivals. Myron attended St. Michael’s High School in Union City. Jerry attended Dickinson High School in Jersey City.Their parents Mykola and Sofia Szwed were proud to be American, having immigrated to the United States with their children in the ..>> view originalForced retirement of Hackensack officers was financial, not political ...
CLOSE An inside look at the current issues facing Hackensack, NJ. Michael V. PettiganoExpert: forced retirement for six officers involved in traumatic events is not typicalElvin Hernandez talks to the Hackensack City Council on Tuesday about its vote to pursue early retirement for certain police officers.(Photo: Marko Georgiev/NorthJersey.com)The Hackensack Police Department, which has been embroiled in controversy for years, was under renewed scrutiny last week as the City Council voted..>> view originalHudson Reporter newspapers win slew of state awards Garden ...
The reporters and graphic artists for the Hudson Reporter newspapers recently won 11 writing, 12 photography, and six layout awards in the prestigious 2016 Memorial Journalism Awards run annually by the Garden State Journalists Association.The newspaper chain, founded in 1983 in Hoboken and now based in Bayonne, publishes eight newspapers: The Hoboken Reporter, Bayonne Community News, Weehawken Reporter, Jersey City Reporter, Secaucus Reporter, North Bergen Reporter, Union City Reporter, and th..>> view originalA population at risk Red Sari event highlights heart issues; EMS is ...
Jersey City Medical Center Jersey City Medical Center hosted an inaugural Red Sari event in late May to focus attention on the South Asian population’s growing risk and incidence of heart disease. The event kicked off a series of health and wellness activities aimed at improving disproportionate heart health outcomes in the South Asian community.Statistics show that People from South Asia – India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka – have a four times gre..>> view originalSome farmers' markets canceled, others thrive
Hudson County residents who want vegetables fresh from the farm, as well as a variety of baked goods, sauces, and other delicacies, can find a local weekly farmer’s market for almost any day of the week. Most local farmers’ markets participate in the Jersey Fresh produce program under the state’s Department of Agriculture, which encourages people to buy state-grown food. Some markets accept benefit programs like WIC, SNAP, EBT, or senior FMNP.However, two markets that ran in North Bergen and Un..>> view original'It feels like a lost cause' City Council to fight over mom and pop ...
by Al Sullivan Reporter staff writer Hudson Reporter Jun 04, 2017 | 131 views | 0 | 6 | | The repeal of the city ordinance restricting chain stores in downtown Jersey City has left some small business owners feeling betrayed and some City Council members feeling confused.At the request of Mayor Steven Fulop and downtown council member Candice Osborne, the city passed an ordinance in 2015 that restricted chain stores in order to help protect mom and pop stores do..>> view original
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