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Political Insider: Who gains from providing the HCDeadO with campaign muscle?

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By Agustin C. Torres/The Jersey Journal

September 15, 2012, 3:28PM
The big story this week was the former head of the North Bergen Department of Public Works admitting to padding the payroll of township employees to not only work on his home but act as a small campaign army on behalf of some members of the Hudson County Democratic Organization. Apparently James Wiley easily turned over for the prosecution... Full story »

Daily poll: Do you blame Christie for the overly optimistic projected state revenue figures?

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By The Jersey Journal

September 15, 2012, 5:38AM
Do you blame Christie for the overly optimistic projected revenue figures? Perhaps the governor's administration bit off more than it could chew. A report released this week said that the state fell $253 million short of Chris Christie's projections. Somewhere we can hear baseball broadcaster Bob Uecker saying in a sarcastic tone "just a little bit outside" on a... Full story »
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Bearing gifts, Brooklyn Nets player Tyshawn Taylor returns to Hoboken Housing Authority to greet kids

Brooklyn Nets' Tyshawn Taylor gives back to Hoboken Housing Authority

By Margaret Schmidt/The Jersey Journal

September 14, 2012, 5:15PM
Taylor surprised kids with various back-to-school items, basketballs and the new video game "NBA Baller Beats.'' Full story »
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Children can audition for the Schola Cantorum at Our Lady of Grace in Hoboken

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By The Jersey Journal

September 14, 2012, 11:00AM
The Schola Cantorum of Our Lady of Grace Church, 400 Willow Ave., Hoboken, is currently auditioning children for membership in the choir. Full story »
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Hoboken Charter School to move K-8 students to Jersey City Heights school

Hoboken Charter School Fire Damgae

By Ken Thorbourne/The Jersey Journal

September 14, 2012, 10:20AM
The Hoboken Charter School’s K-8 program will resume classes Tuesday at the former St. Anne’s School building, at 255 Congress St. in the Jersey City Heights, the school’s principal has announced on the school’s website. Full story »

Daily poll: Should Mitt Romney apologize to President Obama for his comments about Libya?

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By The Jersey Journal

September 14, 2012, 6:12AM
Should Mitt Romney apologize to President Obama for his comments about Libya? Even before members of a mob killed the U.S. ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, and three members of his staff, GOP presidential hopeful issued a statement blasting a statement issued by the State Department in an attempt to defuse the situation as "akin to apology." Romney added... Full story »
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'Bark in the Park' returns to Hoboken

Bark in the Park returns to Hoboken

By Anthony J. Machcinski/The Jersey Journal

September 13, 2012, 7:30PM
The Liberty Humane Society will return to Hoboken Church Square Park on Sept. 29 for its annual "Bark in the Park" event. Full story »
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Union City teacher named 2012-13 Hudson County Teacher of Year

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By The Jersey Journal

September 13, 2012, 5:30PM
Union City High School ESL teacher Kristine Nazzal has been named the 2012-13 Hudson County Teacher of the Year, the state Department of Education announced today.  Full story »
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Fire-devastated Hoboken Charter School to reopen in Jersey City Heights

Fire at Hoboken Charter School and All Saints Episcopal Day School

By Ken Thorbourne/The Jersey Journal

September 13, 2012, 3:55PM
HOBOKEN -- The Hoboken Charter School's K-8 program will resume classes Tuesday at the former St. Anne's School building at 255 Congress St. in the Jersey City Heights, the school's principal has announced on the school's website. School officials have been engaged in search for a new location since last Thursday's three-alarm fire forced the closure of their 4-story... Full story »

GOP Senate hopeful Joe Kyrillos pitches for women's votes in Hoboken

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By Charles Hack/The Jersey Journal

September 13, 2012, 9:00AM
State Sen. Joe Kyrillos, the Republican candidate challenging incumbent U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez in November, told a group of Republican supporters that he's the best man for women.  Full story »

Hoboken Charter School unlikely to return to fire-damaged building for year

Hoboken Charter School Fire Damgae

By Charles Hack/The Jersey Journal

September 13, 2012, 7:40AM
The Hoboken Charter School was so badly damaged by last week’s three-alarm fire the four-story building will not likely be in use until a year from now, a school official said yesterday. Full story »

Daily poll: Do you agree that Gwyneth Paltrow is the best dressed woman in the world?

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By The Jersey Journal

September 13, 2012, 6:10AM
Do you agree that Gwyneth Paltrow is the best dressed woman in the world? Actress Gwyneth Paltrow was named the "World's Best Dressed Woman" of 2012 by People magazine on Wednesday, impressing the celebrity magazine with "a simple elegant style that avoids some of fashion's quirkier trend," according to one news report. The Oscar-winning actress, 39, and wife of... Full story »
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Comments on NB DPW scandal: 'Our Democrats hard at work'

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By The Jersey Journal

September 13, 2012, 6:05AM
Former North Bergen Department of Public Works Superintendent James Wiley used township DPW workers to campaign in at least three other elections in Hudson County on township time and overtime, he admitted in state court. Wiley said he "was ordered" to do so. ElParajo Buddy Demellier has no recollection if North Bergen employees worked on Healy's campaign? Rather than... Full story »
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Capital Clips: Economy biting Christie for all his 'comeback' talk

By Joseph Albright/For The Jersey Journal

September 13, 2012, 5:05AM
The economy can be a politician's best friend, or worst enemy. Amid adverse economic reports, unemployment is up, state revenues are down. Gov. Christie says he's confident about "New Jersey's comeback." In July, New Jersey shed 12,000 jobs to send the unemployment rate spiraling from 9.2 percent to 9.6 percent, the highest since 1977. The national rate is 8.3... Full story »
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