“It’s truly an honor to be selected as a semifinalist [from Jersey City]. I feel it’s really important to give back to a community that essentially created me who I am today.”
Photo courtesy of Rob DiCaterino / Flickr. This week two Hudson County bars announced that they will be closing permanently, an ICE arrest was made in New Jersey and more in this Hudson County news roundup. Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis Seeks New Career Jimmy Davis has been elected mayor three
“This is a day-to-day situation, We are in frequent contact with our federal delegation who provide us with constant updates on these issues,” said Hudson County spokesperson Cygan.
Aside from Mayor Fulop’s address, not many cameras or videos were rolling, instead, a group of residents held up different signs: “Enforce Chapter 260” and “Enforce Rent Control,” which has been going on for years.
From federal freeze scares to a call for more local firehouses, here’s what’s been happening in Hudson County and New Jersey.
NJ Transit launched a new project called NewBus Hudson. This effort aims to reasses 32 commuter routes and improve them for commuters.
“It’s really important that we hear everybody, that we make [Liberty State Park] a place that speaks to everyone,” said Shawn LaTourette.
The Hoboken PATH Station is expected to reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 5 a.m. leaving commuters to have to find alternative routes to get into and out of the city.
And in Hudson County, New Jersey, many families are joining in on the festivities, which officially starts today, Wednesday, Jan. 29.
Amidst heavy news happening throughout the country and even Hudson County this past week, here’s some good, local opportunities that you can get involved with.
