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Struggling to pay rent?Â
The deadline for the Hudson County CARES Act Eviction Prevention Program has been extended to Sept. 10 at 5 p.m.
Residents who need rental assistance due to COVID-19 should visit https://cares.hcnj.us
North Bergen...
Hudson County honors 9/11 victims
Hudson County will never forget the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack in which many residents, loved ones, and community members lost their lives,
Nearly 20 years after the horrific incident, municipalities are honoring the dead...
North Bergen distributes supplies to students
NB C.A.R.E.S. in conjunction with the Nicholas J. Sacco Foundation and the Township of North Bergen once again held its annual back-to-school drive.
School supplies were distributed to nearly 600 children on September. 1. Social...
Collecting data on the use of force by police
To gain a better understanding of the police use of force in New Jersey, the full Assembly approved legislation on Thursday, Aug. 27, requiring the NJ Attorney General to implement an electronic data collection...
From ‘chosen freeholder’ to ‘county commissioner’
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation on Aug. 21, which requires the title of “chosen freeholder” to be changed to “county commissioner." All “boards of chosen freeholders” will be known as “boards of county commissioners.”
“We...
North Bergen’s ‘Eat and Shop Local’ to run through September
Originally scheduled to run through August, the  “Eat & Shop Local” program in North Bergen has been extended into September due to popular demand.
The initiative involves closing parts of streets to allow local restaurants to expand...
Hunger Free serving Hudson County
Recently, Hunger Free Bayonne, founded in 2016 to provide fresh produce, spices, and canned goods to residents, has expanded to become Hunger Free Unity in the Community. (HFUC)
The food pantry, started by Stephanie Glover-Wilson,...
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Man charged in Jersey City hit and run
The Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit charged Evans Severe, 29, of Jersey City, with Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Collision Resulting in Death.
He allegedly...
North Hudson schools shift to virtual reopening
North Bergen, Weehawken, West New York, Union City, and Guttenberg will start the year virtually. Secaucus is bucking the trend.
Secaucus goes hybrid
According to Superintendent of Schools Jennifer Montesano, students will be divided into Group...
HCCCollege Offers Workshops to Prepare for Reentering the Workforce during COVID-19
The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Division of Continuing Education and Workforce Development will present a series of online workshops to assist individuals in marketing themselves effectively and becoming ideal candidates for jobs in...