Hudson County

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Ceremony, held on Manhattan pier, is attended by Hillary Clinton, David Paterson Full story »

Legendary New York Giants player Joe Morris will sign autographs and pose for photos from noon to 2 p.m. today at the BP station, 235 12th St., on the approach to the Holland Tunnel, in Jersey City. Morris played for the Giants from 1982 to 1988 and then played for the Cleveland Browns in 1991. According to NFL.com, Morris... Full story »

It's the end of the week and Political Insider decided to fill his column with a stream of consciousness using Gestalt perception, or rather reversing it so we look at just the parts and not the sum of the whole. Confused?  Well, pull up a couch and let's see what those inkblots mean. Doesn't that blot look like the... Full story »

The Jersey City Museum will be hitting the road today for a "craftastic'' afternoon. The museum will host an off-site event a few blocks east on Montgomery Street at historic Van Vorst Park, Montgomery Street and Jersey Avenue, in the city's Downtown neighborhood. Called "Studio Station,'' the family-friendly event includes crafts, printing, drawing, coloring and more for a hands-on... Full story »

Local artists and authors will be on hand until 7 tonight at the Fall 2009 Art & book Expo at the Jose Marti Freshman Academy, 1800 Summit Ave., Union City. Live performances will also be featured. Although the doors opened at 10 a.m., a reception and ceremony are planned for noon.  Full story »

It is just shocking, shocking, but apparently New Jersey's residents believe the state's politics is so corrupt that at least half of those interviewed for a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll are certain that the Garden State's brand of corruption is greater than other states. So naturally, New Jersey voters elected a former U.S. Attorney whose best known for indicting and jailing... Full story »

WEST NEW YORK -- The leader of the movement to recall Mayor Silverio "Sal" Vega and the Town Commission found his car's windshield smashed and two passenger-side tires slashed yesterday morning. Dr. Felix Roque, who hopes to become mayor, filed a police report after seeing the damage to his 2009 silver Smart Car in front of his Jefferson Street... Full story »

About 20 members of the New Jersey Citizen Action group picketed outside the Jersey City offices of AIG yesterday afternoon, according to today's Jersey Journal, protesting bonuses that have already been paid and those promised to workers at the company that was central to the financial industry meltdown. "We urge AIG to stop paying bonuses and to make employees... Full story »

RAMSEY -- For the St. Peter's Prep football team, the roadblock that is top-ranked Don Bosco Prep remains firmly planted in the Marauders' path toward a Non-Public, Group 4 state title. St. Peter's, ranked fourth in the state, lost its fourth consecutive game to the Ironmen last night, falling 42-9 in Ramsey in a highly anticipated matchup of New... Full story »

Lower Manhattan was transformed into a standing-room only party yesterday, and everyone was wearing pinstripes. The Yankees and their fans celebrated the team's 27th world championship with parade on Broadway.  Full story »

RAMSEY -- For the St. Peter's Prep football team, the roadblock that is top-ranked Don Bosco Prep remains firmly planted in the Marauders' path toward a Non-Public, Group 4 state title. Full story »

State ranked No. 4 St. Peter’s Prep of Jersey City lost its fourth consecutive game to the Ironmen, falling to Don Bosco Prep, 42-9 in Ramsey in a highly anticipated matchup of New Jersey football powers. Full story »

The only thing in doubt now is the final score.  Full story »

Savon Huggins has been held to 42 yards on 15 carries and St. Peter's Prep, which once led, 3-0, trails Don Bosco Prep, 21-3, at the half.  Full story »

Tony Jones, who earlier returned a kickoff 90 yards for a touchdown, struck again for Don Bosco Prep against St. Peter's Prep tonight. Full story »