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Hudson County News

June 19, 2025

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County’s Public Safety Training Center will now carry the name of the Rep. Bill Pascrell, a tribute, a resolution passed by the Board of Commissioners said, to the late congressman for his “unwavering dedication to the residents of Hudson County.”Pascrell consistently ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A $27,800 federal grant will allow Hudson County officials to continue efforts to improve traffic and pedestrian safety education and enforcement throughout Hudson County. The funding, a resolution said, will also be utilized for enforcement, education, and essential equipment ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Funding to continue improving parks, expand educational opportunities, and serve those families in need are among the highlights of the 2025 Hudson County that was passed recently.The $694 budget, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy said in applauding the Board of Commissioners ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy was joined by  Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners Anthony L. Romano and County Commissioner Bill O’Dea in raising the Filipino flag at the Historic Brennan Court House in honor of Philippine Independence Day on recently.Members of the ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Board of County Commissioners celebrated Pride Month with a flag raising of the Progress Pride flag for National Pride Month at the Brennan Court House on Tuesday. The Progress Pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar, is a more inclusive ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - With the potential dangers of air traffic over parts of Hudson County continuing to mount, County Executive Guy and Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle met with Jeff Hyman, CEO of HHI Heliport in  Kearny, to express concerns about increased helicopter activity, specifically over ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County’s first-ever Affordable Housing Task Force affirmed County Executive Craig Guy’s agenda to address the affordable housing crisis through a letter advising the use of county-owned land to construct affordable housing for residents, a statement announced earlier this ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Dignitaries from across Hudson County gathered at the side of the Passaic River in Kearny on Monday, not merely to celebrate the successful opening of a boat ramp that will benefit the nearly 100 year old school boating program, but also to mark the 20th anniversary of the ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy presented the 2025 county budget on Tuesday.Excluding grants with offsetting revenues, total appropriations in 2025 are $694,558,810 compared to $656,573,290 in 2024 or an increase of 4.23%.While Bayonne and Secaucus will see the largest ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy led a flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday to mark the beginning of Autism Acceptance Month.“Here in Hudson County, we celebrate our differences as a community – sharing those special parts of us that bring us all closer to one another,” Guy said.

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Clerk’s Office, in coordination with the Office of Congressman Rob Menendez, processed a record 71 passport applications on Wednesday, March 19, officials from both offices shared. Hosting a Passport Day is just one of the many services that the Hudson County ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A number of initiatives aimed at improving available procurement opportunities for minority-owned businesses (MBEs), woman-owned businesses (WBEs), small businesses (SBEs), and veteran-owned businesses (VBEs) have been announced by Hudson County Executive Craig Guy.The ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners will use a $737,000 federal grant to expand a walkway and bikeway, in Lincoln Park.The new nature trail will continue along the Hackensack River from its existing terminus at Skyway Golf Course to Duncan Avenue, giving visitors additional ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, Board of Commissioners Chairman Anthony Romano, and the Board of Commissioners celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day with an Irish American flag raising at the Historic Brennan Court House earlier this week.The flag raising honored Irish heritage and ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A military vet, a small business owner, and a dance instructor walked into a governmental conference room.That’s not the start of a bad joke, it’s part of the scene that unfolded Thursday night as Hudson County Executive Craig Guy delivered his annual State of the County ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy will deliver the State of the County Address on Thursday, February 13. The speech, which is set to begin at 4:30 p.m., an invitation said, will give Guy an opportunity to highlight accomplishments from his first year in office and outline ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Board of County Commissioners celebrated Black History Month at the Historic Brennan Courthouse on Tuesday with a flag raising of the Pan-African Flag. “Hudson County is proud to celebrate each of the honorees today with awards that ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of civil rights leader Malcolm X, delivered the keynote address at Hudson County Community College’s (HCCC) annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial recently. Prior to the speech, the crowd joined together in a rendition of the Black National anthem, ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials are touting the efforts of Minority and Women-Owned, Disadvantaged, Small Business, Veteran, and Local Business Enterprises (XBE) in the construction of the Honorable Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex in Jersey City. SRL Enterprises LLC, a consultant on ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has named the 17 initial members of the newly formed Hudson County LGBTQ+ Advisory Task Force. Announced in October, the Task Force, which will meet quarterly, will be charged with advising Hudson County leadership on efforts to make Hudson ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - In 2024, traffic related deaths reached an all-time high. Bicycle riders and pedestrians were particularly vulnerable. Pedestrians are 14 times more likely to be involved in a traffic fatality, and cyclists eight times, than people in motor vehicles, statistics show.On Saturday, ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Commissioner Anthony Romano, reelected earlier this month to lead the legislative body again in 2025, has one wish for the new year: Unity. “We’re in turbulent political times and we have to make sure that we do everything to make sure the people we serve get what ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $2,752,600  from the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services.The funding will support the County’s Homeless Social Services and Code Blue program’s efforts in Hudson County, including shelter and food, ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Despite rumblings of a possible challenge, Hudson County Commissioner Anthony Romano was returned to the top spot on the board for another year. Commissioner Jerry Walker, who was rumored to be eyeing the role of chairman for himself, was elected as vice-chair.Romano took the ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $335,000 in spending  for home health care services across Hudson County.  The program will provide home health care services, including basic personal care, hygiene, grooming services, meal preparation, laundering, ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $916,669 in grants for Children and Youth Mental Health and Enrichment Program providers for one year.The funds, secured by the county through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will be utilized for the benefit of ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A $252,000 grant from the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) will be used to entice visitors to Hudson County. Funded from the hotel tax collected from all the properties throughout New Jersey, including those in Hudson County, the ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials have requested a  $156K from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, Sub-Regional TransportationPlanning Program to make improvements at several transportation sites throughout the county including those operated by New Jersey Transit, The ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - With Hudson County Executive Craig Guy making traffic and pedestrian safety a cornerstone of his administration, the Hudson County Board of Commissioners voted recently to accept a $140,000 grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety Grant, Sustained Enforcement ...

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HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy announced the formation of the County’s first-ever Affordable Housing Task Force. The Task Force, which held its first meeting on November 12, will be charged with providing policy recommendations that will assist the County and municipalities ...

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