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Year in Review 2013

News Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Top Stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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Jersey City man dies after crash into Morris Canal spokesperson for the Jersey City Police Department said that a 22-year old man from Jersey City died as a result of driving his car into the Morris Canal in the early morning hours of Jan. 1. The report came in about 3:30 a.m., said Bob McHugh. The police later identified Mark Pych as the driver of the Nissan Altima. He was apparently heading home after being out with his friends celebrating New Year’s. The vehicle, travelling south on Marion Drive, entered the marina parking lot near the waterside restaurant and crashed through the barrier and plunged into the yacht boat basin. Pych was taken to nearby Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Local law enforcement authorities are waiting blood tests. The Army Corps of Engineers, using a boat with a crane and the Jersey City Police Department diver unit, later recovered the vehicle. Pych, a recent graduate of Rutgers University in Newark, was preparing to seek work after the holidays.

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Hudson County saw joy, struggles, rewards By Dean DeChiaro, Joseph Passantino, Al Sullivan, and E. Assata Wright Reporter staff writers

he year 2013 saw much change in Hudson County. Residents witnessed arrivals, but also goodbyes and sadness. City officials and businesses have been joyously planning events in advance of the Feb. 2 Super Bowl at MetLife Stadium in the Meadowlands. The year saw local businesses thriving again after recovering from Hurricane Sandy. But there were tragic events too: building fires in several towns, and a death of a baby girl on the waterfront in West New York that brought tougher laws on private commuter buses.

Countywide stories When 2013 began, Hudson County was reeling from the wrath of Hurricane Sandy, which struck the Tri-State area just a month earlier. Local governments and business owners found strategies for boosting the local economy and bolstering their defense against future storm surges. Almost every business that had been shut was able to reopen. Local governments passed stronger construction codes for postSandy building, and Hoboken and Jersey City worked on plans for new flood pumps. For the last year, Hudson County has been

gearing up for the biggest annual one-day event in sports – the Super Bowl – with municipalities vying to get their share of the anticipated millions of dollars the National Football League title game will bring. Secaucus has scheduled a ball, fashion show, and hockey games as part of its Winter Blast celebration in the days leading up to the game. The intent is to bring business to the area and to celebrate the event. Hoboken has announced its ‘Hoboken Huddle’ to celebrate the Super Bowl XLVIII. The Huddle events will take place at Pier A Park on the city waterfront the week of Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 leading up to the NFL championship.The centerpiece will be a 16-foot-tall illuminated sculpture of the Roman numerals “XLVIII” overlooking the Manhattan skyline. In addition, in partnership with the U.S. Curling Association, the Huddle will feature three lanes of curling, which will be free and open to the public. The lanes will remain at Pier A the month of February to coincide with the Winter Olympics. Many of the Hudson towns had grand ideas for big game tie-ins but found the funding for events was not available, nor was the use of the “Super Bowl” name in conjunction with them. Another sporting event, the Formula One Grand Prix, was scheduled to be held locally this summer. But now it looks like 2015 is the earliest it will be held in Hudson County. The

ON HOLD AGAIN – The Grand Prix of America, a Formula One race which has been planned and postponed three times since 2011, was once again placed on hold this year. Here, Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel, who test-drove the race’s future course in Weehawken and West New York in an Infiniti PLI last year, deemed it one of the best courses he’s ever seen.

race is planned for 3.2 miles of roads in Weehawken and West New York along the waterfront. Those roads will be closed to the public during the race. On a sadder note, on July 30, 8-month-old Angelie Paredes of North Bergen died on Boulevard East after a commuter bus driver hit a pole and toppled it, sending it onto the young child in her carriage, killing her instantly. The driver was allegedly texting when the accident occurred. The baby’s death sent shockwaves through Hudson and Bergen counties where the jitney and other commuter bus services pick up riders here and there for quick rides into the city. The incident led to two major press conferences and calls from legislators at the local,

state, and federal levels for more oversight of the commuter bus transportation industry.

Guttenberg In this small, but densely-populated municipality, Mayor Gerald Drasheff and incumbent council members Monica Fundora, John Habermann, and Efrain Velez, were returned to office despite a Democratic primary challenge. The slate ran in the general election unopposed. Town resident Mario Cruz brought Hoboken’s Sinatra Idol contest trophy back to Hudson County with his win on June 14. Cruz

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Gold Coast continues to shine Development around Hudson County in 2013 By Dean DeChiaro Reporter staff writer

n spite of the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy in 2012, builders and developers broke ground on projects in almost every local town in 2013, looking to capitalize on the county’s geographic prominence and influx of young and wealthy residents.

Jersey City For much of the past decade, the LeFrak Organization’s massive Newport development project, which transformed the Jersey City waterfront and changed the way builders envisioned Gold Coast projects, has dominated the development discussion in Hudson County. But with LeFrak unveiling the final portion of its project, a public park and three final buildings just south of the Hoboken border, in April, the focus shifted toward future projects elsewhere in Jersey City. Less than a mile from Newport, on the corner of Jersey Avenue and 18th Street, the 155-unit Cast Iron Lofts opened in February, and is being marketed as the first step towards the development of a new neighborhood known as SoHo West. The project is being built by City Home and Gardens, a group that previously

constructed several luxury complexes in Hoboken and Jersey City such as The Courtyard at Jefferson and The Cliffs in Jersey City. Just south of Exchange Place, partners Ironstate Development and the Kushner Real Estate Group (of Hoboken and Bridgewater, respectively) have broken ground on an 11story residential and commercial project that will allow for over 400 apartments on 80 acres in the Liberty Harbor Redevelopment District. The project is close to the Marin Boulevard Hudson-Bergen Light Rail station. In Journal Square, an area where Mayor Steven Fulop wants to spur development through tax abatements, the KRE Group is set to begin work on the massive Journal Square Center Towers. The project consists of three towers ranging from 54 to 70 stories in height that could break ground in early 2014. The group, whose previous Jersey City projects include 225 Grand St. and Grove Pointe on Marin Boulevard, was recently granted a 30year tax abatement by the city. Just across the street from the Journal Square PATH station, the Hartz Mountain Corporation finalized plans on a 240 unit, 13-story apartment building, making it nearly a perfect location for people seeking public transportation alternatives.

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Hoboken The mile-square city saw some new development, mainly in the environmentally-friendly sector. The Edge Lofts building, constructed by green developer Larry Bijou, opened early in 2013 on Clinton and Fourteenth Streets. The 35-unit building was recently designated as LEED Platinum-certified, the highest honor for environmentally-friendly development. Bijou also broke ground on Park Place, a $131 million 12-story mixed-use building that will feature 212 apartment homes, 13,000 square feet of retail space, 32,000 square feet of educational space and a six level parking

garage at 1415 Park Ave. On the waterfront, a new 14-story commercial building broke ground just south of the W Hotel, making it the final piece of the puzzle in the city’s master plan for its 26-acre waterfront. Textbook giant Pearson Education signed a 15year lease as the building’s first tenant, bringing 900 jobs. The building, developed by SJP Properties, will create approximately 600 construction jobs and will be LEED Silver Certified, highlighting its distinction as environmentally friendly. Hoboken activists and officials have taken a stand against “overdevelopment” so some big projects failed to get off the ground. NJ Transit has floated several plans to develop its Observer Highway property, near the railroad station, as commercial and residential property. But they have been sparring with Mayor Dawn Zimmer over how high and dense to build. Throughout 2013, Zimmer and representatives from LCOR, the firm NJ Transit has hired to lead the project, attempted to compromise on the number of buildings and square footage. The city has said that it wants a 2 million square foot project, while LCOR’s proposal is closer to 3 million square feet. Meanwhile, the future of the long arguedover Monarch Project, a pair of 11-story luxu-

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And Paul and Eric Silverman, long credited with revitalizing the Hamilton Park area as attractive to new residents and entrepreneurs alike, broke ground on two new projects in 2013. Already responsible for developing the JC Lofts, Hamilton Square, Majestic Theatre Condominiums, and the Schroeder Lofts, the brothers broke ground on a new seven-story development located on the corner of Grove Street and Montgomery Street. They also broke ground on a building on Ninth Street, also near Hamilton Park, which will house 25 apartment units and the Scandinavian School of Jersey City, a multilingual and multicultural school.

Bayonne Bridge Raise the Roadway Overnight Lane Closures The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has started construction on the Bayonne Bridge “Raise the Roadway” project that will allow us to welcome larger, more efficient vessels to our region’s ports.

Overnight bridge closures will begin on January 6, 2014 through project completion. All traffic will be diverted to the Goethals Bridge.

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This is the second of three projects totaling a $2.8 billion construction investment in the three bridges that connect Staten Island, New York, and New Jersey: the Goethals Bridge, the Outerbridge Crossing, and Bayonne Bridge. It follows the early completion of the Outerbridge Paving project in October 2013. To receive closure schedule updates, visit www.panynj.gov and sign up for email alerts. For real-time traffic info, subscribe at www.paalerts.com. Call 511 or visit 511NJ.org or 511NY.org for the latest regional traffic conditions.

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New parks in most towns s developers rushed throughout 2013 to grab up the last bits of undeveloped land around Hudson County, municipalities focused on how to preserve open and recreational space for the community. In Hoboken, the city government cut the ribbon on a new uptown park, 1600 Park. This park, at the city’s border with Weehawken, currently consists of an athletic field, a dog run, and a raised earth hill, or viewing mound, that will provide a good vantage point for sports matcheds. The field, which has been planned since 2006 when the city purchased the land, will provide space for soccer, baseball, and lacrosse, as well as just about any other sport imaginable, including hurling, a popular Irish sport enjoyed by many Hobokenites. Zimmer and co. also managed to take ownership of a small 1-acre parking lot on the corner of Jackson Street between Paterson Avenue and Observer Highway. The new southwest park could break ground this year. The city

used its right to eminent domain to acquire the land, and is currently in a planning process including several public meetings regarding how residents feel the park should be constructed. In West New York, West New York Mayor Felix Roque reopened two public parks in May and June that had undergone extensive renovations using federal funding. Both parks – Dewey and Fillmore Park – got awards from the New Jersey Society of Municipal Engineers. Additional plans are under way to improve the municipal pool, Miller Park, and Washington Park in the next year. In Union City, a plan that began as controversial got off the ground in the summer after Mayor Brian Stack announced plans to redo his city’s entire section of Washington Park (the park borders Jersey City, and parts are run by that municipality as well as the county). Some residents initially expressed concerns over the number of existing trees that would be

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NEW HOTELS – Weehawken will be home to two new hotels in 2014, it was announced recently. Elsewhere in Hudson County, development is booming.

ry buildings on a pier at Fifteenth Street to be built by Hoboken-based Ironstate, was called into question in December. The City Council voted in favor of a citywide ban on pier development.

Weehawken It was an exciting year for development in Weehawken. Developers broke ground and announced plans for construction on the last open slices of the township’s waterfront property. Drivers heading past Weehawken/Hoboken border may have noticed the construction of a 10-story building between the Willow Avenue and Park Avenue bridges. The 150-unit apartment complex, complete with a pool, gym, and weight room, had taken almost six years to get off the ground. The newest plan provides for all one- and two-bed-

rooms, and includes four stories of parking. In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, which devastated the Shades neighborhood, Tom and Scott Heagney, the father and son development team spearheading the project, went through a long process of adding disaster mitigation safeguards to the building, including moving all electrical components well above the ground floor. In November, Turner and a group of developers announced that over the next two years, developers will build two connecting Marriott hotels on the waterfront: a 226-room Renaissance by Marriott and a 154-room Residence Inn for extended stays. The hotel complex will be erected over an existing five-story garage that opened this summer, and will be adjacent to the Port Imperial Ferry Terminal. Each hotel will have its own entrance and lobby, but they will

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End of an era 2013 changes political landscape By Al Sullivan Reporter staff writer

or local politics, 2013 wasn’t the best of years or the worst of years, but it will be marked as a year in which the old political order in several corners came to an end. This is particularly true in Jersey City and Hoboken, where the traditional political party lines were pushed aside in favor of the next generation, more reflective of a new breed of political power inspired by the resurgence in urban dwelling by young professionals. While the Hudson County’s political stalwarts maintained their elite positions of power, 2013 may have marked the beginning of the end for old school politics. The election of Steven Fulop as mayor and Jersey City and the reelection of Dawn Zimmer as mayor of Hoboken altered the fundament framework of political power and sets a model for future elections, not just in the two wealthiest cities in the county, but in even in the remote, usually sleepy corners.

Crafty politics in Hoboken The aftermath of Superstorm Sandy that hit in late 2012 brought together a new coalition of powerbrokers and gave a political platform to people like Zimmer – and allowed her to hobnob with the county, state, and even national political elite to appear like a more powerful leader.

But it was crafty political maneuvering in 2012 that allowed her to finally walk off with the reelection in November of 2013. By changing the date of the local elections from May to November and doing away with runoffs, Zimmer was able to win reelection without having the 50 percent needed in previous municipal elections. She attained 47 percent of the vote. Struggling with the aftermath of Carol Marsh’s resignation in fall of 2012, Zimmer was unable to keep control of the City Council for a few months after that as she was outfoxed by political opponents who used technical rules of order to keep her from seating the fifth and deciding vote on the City Council. For most of the year, the council became a political stage for pundits. But it was a division in the opposition that allowed Zimmer to triumph. Assemblyman Rubin Ramos launched his campaign for mayor early, and named his own candidates with the presumption that other anti-Zimmer people would have no choice but to support him. With no say in the Ramos ticket, people like Frank Raia, Councilman Tim Occhipinti, and Democratic Chairman Jamie Cryan launched a third ticket, splitting the anti-Zimmer vote. Raia assumed that he could slip onto the council as the fifth and deciding vote. While Raia – along with his ally, Councilwoman Beth Mason, – poured money into the campaign, it never translated into votes. Zimmer swept her council candidates into the

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power and won the fifth vote on the council, leaving her opponents to hunker down and plan for the council election in 2015. But by year’s end, the opposition still hasn’t pulled together. Councilmen Michael Russo and Tim Occhipinti struggle to impress Zimmer by voting with her, while Raia and Cryan plot for a possible Raia run to unseat Russo in 2015. Not all is well in the Zimmer camp either, as newly reelected Councilman Ravi Bhalla – always overly ambitious – considers a run for freeholder against incumbent Anthony

Romano. A Bhalla victory would again leave Zimmer with a divided council.

Fulop’s victory took years to accomplish Fulop, on the other hand, won his reelection the old fashioned way, plugging along year after year and racking up victories in committee and Board of Education elections. In some way, his run against Mayor Jeramiah Healy was a classic fight between changing generations, and his victory cast out the old guard in

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Jersey City – many of whom rushed to the arms of the still-welcoming Hudson County government (the next battleground for the New Turks). Fulop’s candidates also won control of the school board, which is both a blessing and a curse. His supporters will expect him to deliver the change his campaigns have promised for years, and there is already some restlessness by year’s end since the world hasn’t suddenly turned into a new Garden of Eden. As with Zimmer’s victory in Hoboken, Fulop’s victory is overshadowed by the fact that he created his own opposition on the City Council with the victory of Michael Yun and Richard Boggiano. The Fulop campaign made a tactical switch for the runoff election, choosing to jettison its own candidates, Sean Connors and Nidia Lopez, for Yun and Boggiano. Connors and Lopez were not Fulop loyalists, and some Fulop people feared creating a rival of Fulop if Connors got elected. Yun and Boggiano, however, have already shown their independence of Fulop.

No civil war after all At the beginning of 2013, a number of people predicted a repeat of the 2008 Democratic civil war between rival political bosses in North Hudson: North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco and Union City Mayor Brian Stack. Redistricting as a result of the 2010 U.S. Census had altered the districts where Sacco and Stack also serve as state senators. Stack gained more ground in Jersey City, whereas Sacco gained West New York (traditionally a Stack stronghold). Rival civic associations served as a kind of guerilla war between the two, raising tensions and edging the county towards a more open conflict where – as in 2008 – Democrats had to choose sides. Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith – who served as chairman of the Hudson County Democratic Organization until being replaced by Assemblyman Vincent Prieto in June – brokered an uneasy peace. Although Stack had support of Republican Gov. Christopher Christie, who he endorsed later in the year for reelection, he had become more isolated – as many of his former allies made their own peace with Sacco, including Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner and Rep. Albio Sires. Perhaps the biggest loss for Stack was West New York Mayor Felix Roque, who was facing federal charges for alleged conspiracy to hack into the website of his political enemies. Roque made peace with Sacco and with U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez. While peace reigns between Sacco and Stack at year’s end, Stack is significantly weakened politically, and relies heavily on Gov. Christie to keep state funding flowing into Union City.

West New York still unsettled Roque’s acquittal on federal charges in fall surprised many people around the county. But it did not translate into political success in West New York. Voters handed him a significant political defeat by voting overwhelmingly to establish an elected school board, thus stealing from him an important source of political jobs. With the recall against him faltering, the Board of Education elections – one in January and another in April – promise to be a potential breeding ground for political opposition. Roque cannot openly support any candidates, but will likely have favorites that can help him retain his power on the board. But by year’s end, even Roque’s inner circle appeared to be in the grip of a power struggle as some former key players lose status. A loss of the school board in early 2014 could result in more shakeups as the Roque Administration regroups and waits for a new opposition to emerge.

A choice of Christie Christie made a number of visits to Hudson County during his campaign against his Democratic challenger, state Sen. Barbara Buono. For local Democrats, it was somewhat like the siege of the Alamo. Many Democrats defected to Christie prior to the November election – some more openly than others. Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli endorsed Christie based on the support Christie gave his town in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

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Opportunity meets ingenuity Business in Hudson County continued to grow in 2013 By Art Schwartz Reporter staff writer

ith Superstorm Sandy more than a year in the past, many businesses have started to thrive again. The Super Bowl in February is expected to bring significant business to the area. In addition, even in a slowly recovering economy, thousands of new units of development are being created throughout the county, adding new residents who want to eat and shop locally.

The existing local businesses are set to capitalize on these opportunities. Meanwhile, new businesses continue to open their doors, including sizeable hotels and restaurants. Here is a review of local business in 2013.

Hoboken In a mile-square city with more than 50,000 residents, Hoboken is a haven for shops, restaurants, and taverns. When the city is holding a festival or concert,

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Jersey City Jersey City is aggressively marketing itself as a prime location for business and tourism. And it has worked. VF Sportswear, a global lifestyle apparel and footwear conglomerate and parent company to the Nautica, Timberland, and Wrangler brands, among others, announced in December that it will be relocating from New York City to Jersey City. The company was awarded $13.1 million under the Grow NJ Assistance (Grow NJ) program by the Economic Development Authority (EDA) over ten years to facilitate the relocation, bringing 175 jobs to Jersey City. The EDA’s Transit Hub Tax Credit Program also provided a $19.2 million tax credit to PHMII Associates, LLC – a partnership of Hartz Mountain Industries, Panepinto Properties, Inc. and Garden State Development, Inc. – to construct a 13-story, 240-unit residential rental community at 3 Journal Square in Jersey City. A building called Indiegrove, launched in early 2013, is billed as “a space to work and grow.” Located across the street from the Grove Street PATH station, the community-oriented environment offers space at affordable prices for entrepreneurs and freelancers to share offices, meeting rooms, amenities and business resources. Networking events, seminars, and workshops are designed to encourage collaboration and increased productivity. As for small businesses, a new bookstore opened called Word on Newark Avenue. The city’s downtown area on the waterfront is home to the financial district and to residential buildings full of new residents who need services. Several new businesses and restaurants opened to meet the city’s needs. The city also has a plan to revitalize Journal Square in the next 10 years.

North Bergen Palisades Medical Center broke ground in December on a new 57,000-squarefoot Ambulatory Care Center, expanding their services to include a dialysis center, Hackensack University Medical Center’s John Theurer Cancer Center, Ambulatory Center for Endoscopy, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Orthopedics, and multi-specialty physician practices from Hackensack University Medical Center.

Secaucus Harmon Meadow continues to transition from a commercial complex to more of a shopping, dining, and entertainment hub. National Basketball Association personnel were moved from their offices at 450 Harmon Meadow Boulevard to a different location in the area and the former building was demolished to make way for a Red Robin restaurant and Buffalo Wild Wings sports bar in anticipation of the Super Bowl. Forthcoming in the complex are a 150-room Marriott Residence and another 170-room hotel, both scheduled to be built within the next two years. In Secaucus’ downtown area, the second annual Restaurant Night brought out more than 3,000 people in September to sample the fare of the town’s many varied dining establishments. Restaurants of all types were featured, from small independents to larger chains, offering the full gamut of international cuisine.

Weehawken/Union City/West New York After being shuttered for four years, the location of the former Arthur’s Landing on the Weehawken waterfront reopened in December as Molos, a Greek and Mediterranean restaurant with spectacular city views and easy access to the nearby ferry and Manhattan. Diners are able to select their own fresh fish from a selection flown in daily from around the world. Not far away, two new hotels are slated to begin construction imminently. A 226-room Marriott Renaissance and a 154-room Residence Inn (for extended stays) will be built over the existing five-story garage adjacent to the NY Waterways Ferry Terminal. The hotels, with separate entrances and lobbies but connected on the sixth floor, are scheduled to open in two years. Ideally located for transportation by ferry, bus, or light rail, the hotel project will provide Weehawken with more than $2.5 million in property and hotel taxes, and at least 115 full-time jobs. Originally scheduled for June 2014, the Grand Prix of America race at Port Imperial has been postponed until 2015. The race will take place on the streets of Weehawken and West New York and is expected to attract a large amount of business and tourism to the area.

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it gets even more shoppers and diners. The business community has tried to think of ways to market itself and celebrate those who drive small business in town. At the second annual Chamber of Commerce Business Awards in November, Haven Savings Bank was named Financial Institution of the Year, and Liberty Realty won Real Estate Office of the Year. Both were recognized for their efforts to help Hoboken recover from Sandy, including Haven’s donation of $250,000 to Hoboken’s relief fund following the storm. “After Sandy, everyone really thought we were done for, but we’ve seen a 12 to 15 percent increase in sales this year and that’s great for our town,” said Liberty’s Michael Klein in accepting the award. “People still want to come here.” Bijou Properties, a developer, won an award for Green Business of the Year, while Hoboken University Medical Center was named Hoboken Business of the Year after overcoming a difficult financial period. Earlier in the year the Chamber announced a membership drive/contest in an effort to increase its member companies, offering new members greater advocacy and sense of community among local businesses and allowing for greater marketing leverage and profits. There were several new businesses opening this year, and the historic Schnackenberg’s restaurant on Washington Street reopened after a renovation. Maxwell’s, a famous restaurant and concert venue, closed briefly, then reopened just to serve food.

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2013: The Year in Sports Hoboken’s grid repeat, Giraldo’s state crown top list of local stories

Weehawken’s Sal Mendez made history when he was first drafted by the Texas Rangers, then later signed with the team, becoming the first Weehawken product to sign a contract with an organized major league team in more than 40 years, earning the No. 7 story of the year.

By Jim Hague Reporter sports columnist

he calendar year of 2013 brought a lot of excitement to Hudson County sports fans. But what were the ten best stories for the year? Let’s take a closer look:

1-Hoboken wins second straight state football title It was one thing for the Hoboken High School football team to win a state football championship in 2012. After all, the Red Wings won the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I crown a year ago with a healthy roster and a superstar All-State running back in Donte Carter. During the course of the 2013 season, the Red Wings suffered injury after injury, including two crucial season-ending ones to senior leaders Kain Dunham and Terry Perry. Even head coach Lou Taglieri had to endure serious gall bladder surgery. The Red Wings didn’t exactly hit the postseason in stride, losing to Union City, 41-7, in the regular season finale. But led by senior quarterback Donte Bass, the Red Wings regrouped at the right time and won their three playoff games over Ridgefield, New Providence, and finally Shabazz of Newark, 13-7, in December at Kean University in Union, winning on a touchdown from Josh Mercado with just 12 seconds remaining to give Hoboken its second straight state sectional championship. Seconds before the touchdown, Bass completed a 68-yard pass to DeShawn Reed to set up the game-winning score.

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North Bergen wrestler Anthony Giraldo (left) stands with head coach and athletic director Jerry Maietta (right) after Giraldo became only the second wrestler in the school’s history to win an NJSIAA state title, becoming the No. 2 sports story of the year.

The thrilling win over Shabazz and repeat state championship performance enables Hoboken to secure the top spot in our year-end list.

2-North Bergen’s Giraldo captures NJSIAA state wrestling title Before 2013, there had only been four Hudson County wrestlers — and only one from North Bergen High School — to ever capture an NJSIAA state wrestling championship. But Anthony Giraldo of North Bergen, a Guttenberg resident who attends High Tech High School, created his slice of history in March, when he defeated Corey Stasenko of South Plainfield to capture the 126pound state championship. Giraldo, a junior, became the first North Bergen wrestler to earn a state crown since John Bott won in 1983. Giraldo, who signed a national letter of intent to attend Rutgers on a wrestling scholarship in December, joined Bott, David Cordoba of Kearny, and James Fox and Lenny Richardson of St. Peter’s Prep as Hudson County wrestlers who captured state titles. Barring injury or illness, Giraldo will look to become the first-ever two-time Hudson County state champion in March, 2014.

3-Secaucus wins county, state softball championships After the first two weeks of the high school softball season, the Patriots of Secaucus didn’t look like they were going to have a successful season. They lost three of their first five games and didn’t appear to have the makings of a good squad. But somehow, the Patriots caught fire as the first week of May unfolded and went on a streak where they won an amazing 14 straight games, including a win over North Bergen to capture the school’s firstever Hudson County Tournament championship and later a win over state-power Whippany Park to earn the school’s first-ever NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I state sectional title. Secaucus became only the fifth Hudson County softball team to earn a state title, joining North Bergen (1987), Hoboken (2007), and High Tech (2008 and 2009). Led by eventual Hudson Reporter Female Athlete of the Year Danielle Roesing, who pitched the Patriots to the historic firsts, the Patriots ended up with a 24-8 record, setting a school record for wins in a season in the process. The only drawback was that Patriot head coach Cherryl Bott announced her resignation at the close of the incredible campaign to remember.

4-Hudson County’s hoop season for the ages It’s been recognized for ages that Hudson County has been the hotbed for high school basketball. After

all, it’s the home of the most successful high school hoops program in the country in St. Anthony, complete with its Hall of Fame coach in Bob Hurley. So the area has always been recognized for its greatness. But the 2012-13 season represented a new high for the locals, because six different teams – four boys’ teams and two girls’ squads – made it all the way to their respective NJSIAA state sectional championship games last March. Two of the teams, namely St. Anthony in NonPublic B North and St. Peter’s Prep in Non-Public A North, won their respective state championships. For St. Anthony, it was old hat, winning the 29th state sectional title in the school’s history. For Prep, it was only the third since 1962. Hudson Catholic, which captured its second straight Hudson County Tournament title before the state playoffs began, unfortunately lost to the fabulous Friars in the state sectional championship game for the second straight year. But the Hawks had a brilliant season from senior Reggie Cameron, who earned Hudson Reporter Player of the Year honors and was on most All-State teams before heading off to Georgetown on a scholarship. The other state sectional finalists locally were Snyder’s boys in North Jersey Section 2, Group II, as the Tigers fell to Newark Tech in the title game by a single point, 55-54; Secaucus’ girls, who lost to Bloomfield Tech, 39-35, in the title game of the North 2, Group I bracket and Lincoln, which lost to Shabazz in the North 2, Group II title game. Earlier in the month, Lincoln defeated Secaucus in overtime to win the Hudson County Tournament title for a second straight year. Still, having six teams compete for a state sectional title on the same night was a major accomplishment and certainly memorable.

5-Unfortunate death of Marist football player Pohill Unfortunately, the No. 5 story of the year involves a tragedy. In early November, Marist High School freshman defensive tackle Kylin Polhill collapsed while playing a pickup basketball game in Newark on a day off from school and later died. Polhill, a hulking player with a ton of promise, was only 14 years old. The tragedy hit the Marist community very hard, especially a football team that had to gear back up and play another game four days after Polhill’s untimely death. But the Royal Knights rallied, thanks to inspired play from senior do-everyting D’Ondre Robinson, and defeated Ferris, honoring their fallen teammate in the process. It marked the first time that an active Hudson County football player had died during the season since 1996, when Snyder captain Tahid Ramsey collapsed on the field and later died from some sort of respiratory failure.

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6-Union City’s Castano earns spot with New York Red Bulls It was a historic moment last March, when 18-year-old Santiago Castano was signed by the New York Red Bulls out of the team’s youth academy and was placed on the team’s roster. Castano, who attended Union City High School for a brief stint before being recruited to attend the Red Bulls Youth Academy three years ago, became the first Hudson County player outside of Kearny and Harrison to play in the Major Soccer League. The young goalkeeper has a promising future with the Red Bulls and is a player to watch.

7-Weehawken’s Mendez gets drafted, signs with Texas Rangers In June, Weehawken’s Sal Mendez fulfilled a lifelong dream when he was selected by the Texas Rangers in the Major League Baseball Draft. The Weehawken High School senior then quickly signed with the Rangers after graduation from high school, becoming the first Weehawken product to play organized professional baseball in more than 40 years. Mendez did not get a chance to pitch much for the Rangers after suffering an elbow injury, but he should be raring to go in time for spring training in 2014. Also, Marist product Fabian Roman was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 16th round of the draft and the Jersey City native signed and pitched for Billings in the Pioneer League.

8-St. Peter’s Prep dominates District 16 wrestling In perhaps the biggest display of overall strength ever shown at an NJSIAA district wrestling tournament, the Marauders of St. Peter’s Prep dominated the field at the District 16 tournament in February. The Marauders scored 311 team points, more than double of any other team in the field and the most in state history. They crowned an astounding 11 District 16 champions, also the most in the state. The Marauders went on to have five wrestlers earn medals at the NJSIAA state championships in Atlantic City in March. A true sign of team dominance.

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9-Legendary boxer Griffith dies In July, legendary boxer Emile Griffith, who won world championships in both the welterweight and middleweight divisions, died after a long battle with what is called pugilistic dementia. Griffith was 75 years old. Griffith, who lived in Weehawken, Hoboken, and Jersey City for most of his adult life, was a terrific boxing champion and fan favorite, but his career took a sudden turn when he fought Benny “The Kid” Paret in Madison Square Garden in March of 1962, a fight that was televised on national television on ABC as part of their “Friday Night Fights” package. Paret had called Griffith a homophobic slur during the pre-fight weigh in and Griffith was angered by the slur, so he took it out of Paret in the ring. Paret was beaten so badly that he died from his injuries. While Griffith remained a professional boxer for another eight years, he wasn’t the same fighter and felt guilt and remorse for Paret’s death. Griffith later became a boxing trainer locally, working with world champions Wilfredo Benitez, Juan LaPorte and James “Bonecrusher” Smith and worked in the Secaucus youth detention center as a corrections officer. In later years, Griffith suffered from dementia and lived in a care facility on Long Island, where he died.

10-Stinson returns to coach St. Anthony After stepping away from coaching on the high school ranks at Hoboken in 2005, ending a legendary stay in the Mile-Square City, Ed Stinson returned to coach again in Hudson County in 2013, taking over the program at St. Anthony in Jersey City. When Stinson was the coach at Hoboken, he led the Red Wings to successes never before seen in local high school football, including six NJSIAA state champions,

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It was a great year for Hudson County basketball, none better than for Hudson Reporter Player of the Year Reggie Cameron (with ball, center), who led Hudson Catholic to its second straight Hudson County Tournament title. The success of the local basketball teams was the No. 4 sports story of the year.

The Hoboken High School football seniors hold their two NJSIAA state championship trophies near the famed “Rock” outside JFK Stadium in Hoboken. The Red Wings won their second straight state title, earning the No. 1 sports story of the year.

three of which came in succession (1997 through 1999). The Red Wings had two winning streaks of 38 and 29 straight. He won 221 games as the mentor of the Red Wings, carving his niche as one of the best grid coaches in Hudson County history. Stinson spent a few years at William Paterson University and Bergen Catholic as a defensive coordinator and had a brief stint as the head coach at Queen of Peace in North Arlington, but began the 2013 on the sidelines in his old stomping grounds of Hudson County. In October of this year, Stinson returned to JFK Stadium to coach against the Red Wings. Hoboken won the game, 24-13.

makes inroads as a steady basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets; former St. Peter’s Prep standout Will Hill put aside his personal strife to become a fine player and starting safety for the New York Giants. All in all, it was an exciting 2003, capped once again by outstanding achievements by teams and individuals throughout the county.

Just missed list Here are some of the other stories that just missed making the top 10 list. Bobby Hurley became a head college basketball coach, taking over the program at the University of Buffalo. Jersey City natives Mike Eusebio and Rashon Burno, both products of the Duncan Avenue housing projects, were reunited as player and coach on the men’s basketball team at the University of Florida; former Marist football coach Gene Pagnozzi, a Hudson County Hall of Famer, died; St. Peter’s Prep’s baseball team won 28 games, a school record, and won the Ed Ford Memorial Hudson County Baseball Tournament; the Prep indoor track team dominated the HCTCA meet, winning by over 100 points; Hoboken’s Tyshawn Taylor

Secaucus had a dream softball season, winning the school’s first-ever Hudson County Tournament championship, then winning the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group I state title, the school’s first-ever state crown, earning the No. 3 slot among the top sports stories.

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LIBRARY ARTS – Weehawken Public Library brought back its series of exhibits by local artists, beginning with a show featuring Janet TavaBrignola (center).

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Painters, photographers, and all manner of craftsmen displayed their wares and their work spaces for two days in November as part of Hoboken’s popular Artists Studio Tour, a self-guided walk around town. Hoboken’s Monthly Gallery Walk and the Art Along the Fence mural project offered more options for enjoying the work of local artists. Concerts in Hoboken’s Church Square Park and Sinatra Park provided entertainment throughout the summer. The city also drew thousands to Pier A Park for a sold-out performance by Bob Dylan in July. (To commemorate the event, Hoboken shop the Guitar Bar held a “Bob Fest,” at which over 100 local musicians joined in a rendition of Dylan’s “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.”) To bring literature into the mix, the Hoboken library held its annual “Novel Night,” although this year was a scaled-down version called “Novella Night” so they could work on a bigger event for next year. For this library fundraiser, residents opened their homes to discuss a book or genre, and enjoyed good eats as they talked. The famous rock club Maxwell’s announced it was closing, then reopened to serve food without hosting concerts.

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Jersey City Newark Avenue was turned into a sea of tents and food trucks for the All About Downtown festival in September, serving a wide variety of eats, entertainment, and vendor crafts. In October the city saw a two-day Artists’ Studio Tour sponsored by the Hudson Reporter. It was a visit to galleries, exhibitions, artists’ studios, and art in public spaces, featuring approximately 400 artists in about 75 different locations throughout the city. Every Friday the Creative Grove market brought artists and designers out to Grove Street PATH plaza. Groove on Grove once again showcased local musicians with free outdoor performances over the summer, along with Summerfest Concerts on the Hudson and a series of concerts at the MLK hub. Jazz fans were treated to lunchtime concerts on the J. Owen Grundy Pier and the inaugural Riverview Jazz Festival was held in June. In September, Jersey City Fashion Week brought top designers and VIPs to the city for four days of glitz and glamour.

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be connected on the sixth floor. Guests will share access to the outdoor terrace, pool, fitness center, a high-end restaurant on the sixth floor, and a function space for up to 750 seated guests. Roseland Development, which built the existing garage, entered into a contract to sell the air rights for the space above the garage to the hotel developer, a partnership of Portsmouth, N.H.-based XSS Hotels and Colwen Management.

Secaucus Secaucus saw less development this year than it did in 2012, when the Atlantic Realty Development Corporation began phases three and four of its Xchange at Secaucus Junction project. In March, the site’s developers announced Phase III and IV of their plan, which will include a marina on the Hackensack River waterfront with restaurants, stores, and a recreation center. Phase III holds 317 residential units opened in April and construction began on Phase IV over the summer. The town did make significant progress on its Harmon Meadow development. Hartz Mountain Industries has been reinventing the development’s retail area on Route 3, adding two restaurant choices this year and planning two hotels within the next two years. The company’s office building at 450 Harmon Meadow Blvd. was torn down this year. In the place of an outdated building came a hamburger restaurant last month and then a chicken wing eatery this month. The company is also planning to open a 170-room hotel in the area, but did not give many details. They estimated it will open within 18 to 24 months. In addition, a 150-room Marriott Residence will open in the first quarter next year, replacing an old sixscreen movie theater on the site. The developers also demolished an eight-screen movie theater two to three years ago and replaced it with an LA Fitness.

West New York A controversial development project along West New York’s Palisades Cliffs was approved this year on Kennedy Boulevard East. Residents clashed with outof-town developer Capodagli Properties throughout

2012 over a proposed residential high-rise on the Boulevard East site of a long-vacant Exxon gas station, but the project was approved by the town’s Zoning Board in the spring. The proposed 13-story building is called the Meridia le Boulevard, and will hold 123 rental units and sit on 13,194 square feet of land. At the end of the year, the town’s zoning board also approved development that caused controversy, called the Felice. Requiring variances similar to those awarded to the Meridia (such as for number of floors and lack of distance from nearby buildings), the project was delayed for more than a year due to resident protests. The 35-unit building will be constructed on the corner of 60th Street and Boulevard East. Elsewhere in West New York, Mayor Felix Roque and developer Dean Mon cut the ribbon in March on two new apartment complexes, the Washington and the Jefferson, that together make up Phase I of the Jaclyn Heights affordable housing building project on Washington Street and 58th Street.

Union City In densely populated Union City, there were no major development projects this year, but a group of Hudson County veterans found a home there. They recently moved into a new 18-unit building specifically for those who have served in the armed forces. Located on 40th Street in Union City, the facility was established on Hudson County residents who served in the armed forces, have a permanent disability, and are either homeless or nearly homeless. It was built at a cost of $4.7 million in a partnership between private and government agencies. “Homes for Heroes” is funded by $1.3 million in grants from state and federal entities. A local not-for-profit sponsor, the North Hudson Community Action Corporation (NHCAC), will contribute job training, social work, and counseling for the residents.

Al Sullivan, Joe Passantino and Art Schwartz contributed to this report. To comment on this story online, go to our website, www.hudsonreporter.com, and comment below. Dean DeChiaro can be reached at deand@hudsonreporter.com.

Transportation updates:

Biking and walking udson County is known for numerous avenues of public transportation – commuter trains, light rail trains, the PATH train, the ferries, and buses. While 2012 was marked by significant expansions of public transportation infrastructure, this past year – 2013 – saw several advances to alternative transportation, including walking and cycling. Elected officials in Jersey City, Hoboken, and Weehawken announced last month that they had entered into a regional bike sharing program that will allow residents and tourists alike to rent one of 650 bikes available up and down the Gold Coast. Under the tri-municipality plan, hundreds of bikes will be available at strategic locations in all three cities. In Jersey City, a minimum of 300 bikes will be installed in 30 locations throughout the city. In Hoboken, there will be a minimum of 250 bikes and a minimum of 100 bikes in Weehawken. And for the first time since Hurricane Sandy, pedestrians could reach Liberty State Park from downtown Jersey City in April when it was announced that a footbridge passing over the Morris Canal – which was destroyed by last year’s storm – was once again open. Meanwhile, another Hudson County border crossing was improved this year with the unveiling of a newly constructed “100 Steps,” a 21st century version of a staircase built in the 1920s that was removed from the Palisades Cliffs in the 1990s after it had become dangerously decrepit. In November, the new 100 Steps were opened for pedestrian use, allowing neighbors in the Jersey City Heights and western Hoboken easier access to one another.

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cut down in order to expand the city’s Little League field to make it more compatible for other sports, but Stack argued that beautifying the city’s gateway and providing more space for youngsters was more important. And in Secaucus, one of the city’s oldest parks received a full makeover, courtesy of a $1.6 million grant from the county’s Open Space fund. Buchmuller Park, at the center of the town, saw improvements to its lighting and landscaping, as well as the installation of new athletic turf on its baseball field, new bocce courts, and a new children’s playground. Last year, North Bergen and Guttenberg announced plans for a waterfront park on River Road shared by both towns, which is funded partially through the county’s Open Space Trust Fund. The majority of the money will come from two New Jersey Green Acres Grants.

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Hoboken Mayor Zimmer, council slate inaugurated over the weekend oboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer and three City Council members were scheduled to be inaugurated to four-year terms on Saturday, Jan. 4. Zimmer, the city’s first female mayor, who was first elected in 2009, won a tight election in November against then-state Assemblyman Ruben Ramos and 4th Ward Councilman Tim Occhipinti. Zimmer’s victorious council slate of incumbents Ravi Bhalla and David Mello, and newcomer Jim Doyle were also scheduled to be inaugurated in the ceremony. The ceremony was set to kick off at noon on Saturday in DeBaun Auditorium, on the campus of Stevens Institute of Technology at the intersection of Fifth and Hudson streets. A reception, including dessert courtesy of Buddy “The Cake Boss” Valastro and a musical performance by local funk lords Swingadelic, were to follow at Stevens’ nearby Babbio Center. The ceremony was expected to be attended by many of New Jersey’s most powerful elected officials, including both U.S. Senators – Robert Menendez and Cory Booker – as well as U.S. Representative Bill Pascrell and several state officials. Former Gov. James Florio, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise (along with all nine Hudson County Freeholders), Speaker-elect of the New Jersey State Assembly Vincent Prieto and state Senators Nicholas Sacco, Brian Stack and Sandra Cunningham were also expected to attend.

Volunteers needed at New Jersey Blood Services ew Jersey Blood Services, which supplies blood products and services to 60 hospitals throughout the state, is in need of volunteers at blood drives. “The blood service volunteer is an integral member of the collection team, whose task it is to assist donors with registration, escorting, and canteen duties, and to watch for post-donation reactions,” said R. Jan Zepka, manager of community relations. Volunteers should have the ability to relate to the public, be able to perform different jobs as

Hudson County Animal League hosts January and February flea markets he Hudson County Animal League will be hosting a flea market at the old fire house and senior center, 27th Street and Broadway in Bayonne, on Jan. 18 and Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tables are available to rent for $10 each. For more information, or to rent tables, call Chris at (201) 437-8732.

State conservation poster contest seeking entrants ew Jersey’s Soil Conservation Districts are now accepting entries in a poster contest designed to raise awareness of natural resources and related issues among young people. The theme for this year’s poster is “Dig Deeper – Mysteries in the Soil.” Students may compete in the following age groups: Grades 2-3; Grades 4-6; Grades 6-8; and Grades 9-12. First place winners in each category will receive $200 savings bonds; second-place $100 bonds; and third-place $50 bonds. All first-place winners will be entered into the National Association of Conservation Districts Poster Contest. The competition is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Committee, the New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts, and the state’s 15 Soil Conservation Districts, which work to conserve and manage soil and water resources in the state. To find your local Soil Conservation District, go to www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/anr/nrc/conservdistricts.html. All entries must be submitted through the local districts. The deadline is in mid February. For more information and the entry form, visit www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/anr/pdf/conservationpostercontest.pdf.

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was later selected for the annual Sinatra Bash at the Count Basie Theater in Red Bank on Dec. 6, where he brought down the house with his rousing version of “That’s Life.”

Hoboken Hoboken’s biggest news story was its mayoral election in November. Mayor Dawn Zimmer, the city’s first female mayor, was elected to a second term. She bested state Assemblyman Ruben Ramos and 4th Ward Councilman Tim Occhipinti, who virtually ensured her win by splitting the opposition vote between them. The vote count at election week’s end showed Zimmer had amassed 47 percent of the vote, with a tally of: Zimmer, 6,017, Ramos 4,464, and Occhipinti 2,257. The mayor’s slate of City Council-at-large candidates – incumbents David Mello and Ravi Bhalla and newcomer Jim Doyle – were also elected, giving Zimmer a 5-4 council majority going into 2014. A Zimmer-supported team of Board of Education candidates also emerged victorious. Meanwhile, the head of the city’s subsidized housing, Carmelo Garcia, sparred with Zimmer and her allies about the direction of a

AU REVOIR – Deputy Mayor John Bueckner bid the Secaucus Town Council farewell on Dec. 18 after 20 years of service.

new plan, “Vision 20/20,” to rehabilitate the city’s housing projects. The future of the projects will likely be a hotbutton issue in 2014. Violence touched the city in September. Forty-six-year-old Ralph Eric Santiago, a homeless man, was walking along Adams Street in early evening when someone knocked him to the ground, and he died from his injuries. Three Jersey City teenagers turned themselves in. Prosecutors said they had been playing a game of “knockout,” which involves approaching a person and striking him or her on the head to render that individual unconscious.

Jersey City The big news in Jersey City was the unseating of a longtime powerful leader. Two-term City Councilman Steven Fulop soundly defeated incumbent Jerramiah Healy to become mayor of the state’s second largest city in May. Fulop won with nearly 53 percent of the vote. Within his first few months in office, Fulop overhauled the city’s tax abatement program, introduced the state’s first paid sick leave measure, and reorganized several city departments. On Oct. 21, following a ruling by Mercer County Superior Court Judge Mary Jacobson that cleared the way for gay and lesbian couples to legally marry in the Garden State, Fulop was among the first mayors to marry gay couples, in a mass ceremony in City Hall. Before the end of his first 100 days in office there was already talk among political insiders of a gubernatorial run for him. In May, Jersey City Medical Center announced that it would become part of Barnabas Health, the largest nonprofit healthcare system in the state. The merger, which is expected to be approved by various state agencies early this year, continues the recent trend of hospital mergers in Hudson County. The controversial Spectra gas line installation was completed in 2013 over the objections of former Mayor Jeramiah Healy and other local activists. While the line – which ran into Hudson County from Staten Island through Bayonne and Jersey City – was designed to serve the population of New York City, Spectra offered a number of incentives for local users

MAYORAL ASCENSION – After defeating incumbent Jerramiah Healy to become Jersey City mayor, Steven Fulop was inaugurated on July 1. His inauguration was attended by city residents and elected officials from across the state.

as well as served as a source of revenue for municipal coffers. Towns such as Bayonne embraced the project, while Jersey City and Hoboken (where the line runs near the municipal boundary) did not.

North Bergen On Nov. 5, North Bergen Mayor and 32nd District Democratic State Sen. Nicholas Sacco easily fended off a challenge to his senate seat. In heavily Democratic Hudson County, he beat Republican Paul Castelli of Kearny with 17,968 votes, or 70 percent, to Castelli’s 7,586 votes, or 30 percent. The 32nd District includes Guttenberg, North Bergen, Secaucus, and West New York. In September, a five-alarm fire at 9201 Kennedy Blvd. displaced more than 100 people. No residents were injured. The township and community quickly rallied around those affected, setting up clothing and monetary drives, providing hotel stays, and working to secure long-term housing for the victims. At the end of the year, two bodies were found in James J. Braddock Park only hours apart on Christmas Day. Law enforcement believes the two incidents are unrelated, and that the second body found may have been a suicide because of ligature marks on the body. Authorities were still investigating in late December.

Secaucus In Secaucus, the mayor and his “Take Back Secaucus” council slate members were reelected on Nov. 5. Mayor Michael Gonnelli and council members William McKeever and Robert Costantino were returned to office. They were joined by political newcomer Mark Dehnert, who ran on the ticket in place of the retiring Deputy Mayor John Bueckner. The council has six members on it. The next three will be up for reelection this year. In the 32nd District state contest, Assemblyman Vincent Prieto of Secaucus, a Democrat, topped the ballots, with 17,833 votes. On Nov. 7, Prieto was named Assembly Speaker for 2014. He will take over his new post on Jan. 14, during the reorganization meeting of that chamber. Secaucus also received two visits from Gov. Chris Christie. The governor visited in July after Gonnelli and the Town Council endorsed him in his reelection bid. Even though Gonnelli is a Democrat, like other local mayors, he endorsed Republican Christie. Promising to return during the election season, Gov. Christie did just that, visiting again in September and campaigning for the Gonnelli ticket. Earlier in the year, fires in the Harmon Meadow condominium/townhouse complex and on Fourth Street displaced dozens of resi-

dents. In October, Secaucus came together with the “After the Blaze” benefit at the town performing arts center, with entertainers, businesses, and others raising funds to assist the victims.

Union City State Sen. Brian Stack, also the city’s mayor, won reelection to his seat in the 33rd District. In addition, a school in the municipality was renamed after a

Weehawken The Weehawken High School Band was the feel-good news of the year, defending last year’s state title and garnering a national one for a scholastic musical group its size. The band finished first in every competition it entered this year, according to school officials. Weehawken also made news in the art world, as an Edward Hopper painting of a house at the corner of 49th Street and Boulevard East was sold for $40 million-plus at a Manhattan auction house.

from page 17 please call Kathleen (201) 895-3874 Overeaters Anonymous meets at Hoboken University Medical Center (Assumption Hall) 308 Willow Ave., Sundays 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. more info. call: (932) 746-8787 The Church of Our Lady of Gr ace and St. J oseph is now accepting registr ation for its 2013-2014 CCD Program - offering instructions to children in grades 1thru 8 - incl. prep. for first Holy Communion (2nd grade) & Confirmation (8th grade) – hour long classes are held every Sunday, Sept.-May in OLG/St. Joseph Parish

Hall – for more info./registration call the rectory, (201) 659-0369 or olgrace@optonline.net Third-Tuesday-of-theMonth Bird Walk with the NJ MC and BCAS. Free two-hour guided nature walk will take place at Harrier Meadow in North Arlington, a 70-acre restored wetlands area usually closed to the public. RSVP at greatauk4@aol.com or 201-230-4983. Alzheimer ’s Association Suppor t Group: Secaucus Library, 1379 Paterson Plank Rd., Secaucus, Louise Munsch and Eydie Shapiro, (201)340-2238, meets every first Monday

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As the year came to a close, city officials announced that developers will build two connecting Marriott hotels there: a 226-room Renaissance by Marriott and an 154-room Residence Inn for extended stays.

West New York The big news in West New York was the acquittal in October of local icon Mayor Felix Roque on federal charges related to hacking into the website run by Freeholder Jose Munoz, a political opponent. Roque’s son, on trial with the mayor, was convicted of a single misdemeanor charge in relation to the event and is slated to be sentenced this month. In May, a scathing state report was released accusing the mayor of meddling in school personnel matters. The report came from the New Jersey Department of Education’s Office of Fiscal Accountability and Compliance (OFAC) and the FBI. The report alleged that Mayor Roque and his political organization controlled hirings, promotions, reassignments, firings, and demotions in the school district. The report alleged that Roque hired family and friends for school jobs, and placed them in prime positions. It also alleged that he retaliated against political enemies. The other big news politically was residents’ approval in November of a measure to make the town school board an elected one. Many saw this change as hurtful to the power of the Roque, who had previously selected members. Assemblywoman Angelica Jimenez of West New York, a Democrat, was granted her ticket back to Trenton by defeating her two Republican opponents from town, Maria MalavasiQuartello and Lee Marie Gomez. Jimenez garnered 17,230 votes. Gomez and Malavasi-Quartello received 7,034 and 6,974 votes, respectively.

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SAVORING SABOR – Gov. Chris Christie visited North Bergen in the fall, dropping by the Sabor Latino Bistro on River Road.

national politician who got his start in Union City. U.S. Representative Albio Sires had a grammar school named after him in 2013. In June, former Secretary of State Colin Powell visited the learning institution that had been named in his honor the year before. Mergers and new leadership were announced at non-profits based here. Palisades Emergency Residence Corporation (PERC) merged with Garden State Episcopal Community Development Corporation of Jersey City, to create an even bigger public service entity. Prior to the announcement, Carol Mori had been appointed PERC executive director. GSECDC has been serving those most vulnerable in the area since 1986. PERC runs a homeless shelter, daily soup kitchen, and food pantry. Earlier in the year, the North Hudson Community Action Corporation, which provides diverse health and medical services to county residents, named former State Assemblywoman Joan Quigley president. The city’s Sixth Annual NoHu International Short Film Festival again drew applause with more than 200 entries. The five-day affair consisted of movie premieres, the showing of the top 22 films, and a red-carpet finale, where three winners and an honorable mention were announced.

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Gonnelli, whose ticket ran as independent and unopposed, could afford to endorse a Republican. Zimmer, who received similar support, did not openly endorse Christie. Roque didn’t either, but when he left town for a medical conference out of state, his acting mayor, FiorD’Aliza Frias, endorsed Christie instead. While Christie did not win traditionally Democratic Hudson County, he managed to get enough Democratic votes to position himself as a crossover candidate for his expected run for president in 2016. This move will allow Fulop to run for governor in a special election to replace Christie.

Booker becomes U.S. Senator The death of longtime U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg in mid-2013 also helped alter the political landscape. As Newark Mayor Cory Booker was already planning to run against Lautenberg, he became the Democratic standard-bearer. Christie scheduled a special election for October that Booker easily won against former Republican Steve Lonegan, the former mayor of Bogota. In Hudson County, however, Republicans appeared to gain ground in 2013, even if they didn’t win any elections. The change of demographics along the Gold Coast promises to give them a strong vote from North Bergen and Weehawken to Hoboken, Jersey City, and Bayonne as more young professionals flock into new development. This is something to watch over the next few years, and could play a significant role in elections in Hoboken when the ward seats come up in 2015.

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talized Democratic presence as well, although it will be a different Democratic Party than in the past, one based less on party bosses than on more corporate concepts. While Ramos may become mayor of Hoboken in 2017, he and others running for public office elsewhere in the county will likely be forced to develop a model more like the one Fulop used to get elected this year, one that embraced both newcomer and old guard, and a model that builds a constituency out of various ethnic and economic voting blocs not at all in tune with the blocs of votes politicians depended upon in the past.

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Meanwhile, the shift of power in the Hudson County Democratic Organization – due to input from Fulop and Sacco – could see a reviSUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION HUDSON COUNTY DOCKET NO. F-41757-13 NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: CARRIE STEFANI DIALYSIS STAFFING, INC.

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon FEIN, SUCH, KAHN & SHEPARD, plaintiff's attorneys, whose address is 7 Century Drive, Suite 201, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054, telephone number #(973) 538-9300, an Answer to the Complaint and Amended Complaint, if any, filed in a civil action, in which JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION is Plaintiff and ROBERT PHILLIPS, et al., are defendants, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Chancery Division, HUDSON County and bearing Docket No. F-41757-13 within thirty-five (35) days after 01/05/2014 exclusive of such date, or if published after 01/05/2014, thirty-five (35) days after the actual date of such publication, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, Judgment by Default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Clerk of the Superior Court, Hughes Justice Complex, CN-971, Trenton, New Jersey 08625, in accordance with the Rules of Civil Practice and Procedure. This action has been instituted for the purpose of (1) foreclosing a mortgage dated October 14, 2011 made by ROBERT PHILLIPS and CARRIE STEFANI as mortgagors to JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A. recorded on October 21, 2011, in Book 17781 of Mortgages for HUDSON County, Page 693, et seq., which mortgage was duly assigned to the Plaintiff named above, who is the present holder of said Mortgage. and (2) to recover possession of, and concerns premises commonly known as 109 5TH ST, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030, Block 203, Lot 13.

You are made a defendant because you are a mortgagor and your lien or encumbrance on the mortgaged premises is subject to plaintiff's mortgage. If you cannot afford or are unable to obtain an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the County of venue by calling: HUDSON COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL: (201)798-2727 HUDSON COUNTY LEGAL SERVICES: (201)792-6363

YOU, CARRIE STEFANI are made party defendant(s) to this foreclosure action because you are one of the mortgagors and may be liable for any deficiency and for any lien, claim, or interest you may have in, to or against the mortgaged premises by reason of the Mortgage made by you, ROBERT PHILLIPS and CARRIE STEFANI, as set forth above. YOU, DIALYSIS STAFFING, INC. are made party defendant to this foreclosure action because you hold a judgment/lien/mortgage which may be against the owner/mortgagors and for any right, title and interest you may have in, to or against the subject property.

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obituaries SHEA, HAROLD V. J R. A funeral mass took place Jan. 3 at Immaculate Conception Church for Harold, V. Shea, Jr., a former longtime resident of Secaucus. He passed away Dec. 26. He was born in Jersey City and educated in the public school system, attending Dickinson HS; he dropped out in his senior year to serve his country and enlisted in the Marine Corps during WWII. After his honorable discharge, he was employed by the NY Shipping Association as a deep-sea cargo checker. He completed his high school education, at night, receiving his diploma from St. Peters. He married Regina M. Schmitt of Secaucus in 1952. Their son Harold F. Shea was born in 1957. In 1952 Harold was appointed to the Jersey City Police Dept., assigned to the Motorcycle Squad for 15 years. He was promoted to full detective until his retirement in 1980 after receiving 7 departmental commendations and an honorable mention. Harold later worked for the Alps Restaurant. Mr. Shea was predeceased by his wife Regina; his son, Harold F. Shea; and his longtime companion and sweetheart Rose J. Bruno of Secaucus. Mr. Shea was supportive and active in many organizations. He was past State President of the State Lodge of the Fraternal Order of Police, Local Lodge 4. Past President of the Homer Harkness detachment of the U.S. Marine Corps, member of the State Honor Legion, member of Retired Police and Firemen Association and member of Secaucus American Legion. Harold was also V.P. of the Green Dolphin Condo Association in Tarpon Springs, Florida where he joined the popular ranks of “Snowbird” in 1985. Harold is survived by his sister Joan Miele of Jackson, and family; the Schmitt family of Secaucus; the Bruno family of Waldwick; the Pavlovich family of Allendale and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Services arranged by the Mack Memorial Home, Secaucus. GAYNOR, MARY F. A funeral service was held Dec. 28 for Mary F. Gaynor, 88, of North Bergen. She passed away Dec. 25. She was born in Boston, Mass. and was a longtime resident of North Bergen. Mary was a factory worker and she was a member of the 2nd Home Adult Day Care Union City. Mary was the mother of Thomas, Janet and husband Alan, Glen and wife Janel. Also grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Services arranged by the Leber Funeral Home, Union City. ARROYO, J OSE LUIS. Funeral mass was offered Dec. 28 at St. Joseph of the Palisades R.C. Church in West New York for Jose Luis Arroyo, 59, of West New York. He passed away Dec. 22. Jose was born in Jersey City and was a Verification Officer for the Board of Education in West New York, He was the husband of 40 years to Elsy Jimenez; father to Jose Arroyo and his wife Vilma and Susan Baez and her husband Rudy; grandfather to Christian, Darien, Daniel and Julissa. Jose is also survived by eight brothers and sisters. Services arranged by the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home, Cliffside Park.

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In October the third annual Golden Door International Film Festival opened at the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre and various other locations around town. Over 60 professionally-produced independent movies by emerging filmmakers from the U.S., Great Britain, Germany, India, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Turkey were screened. A $500 Student Scholarship for Excellence in Filmmaking was awarded to Christian Balbutin, a 2013 graduate of the Jersey City Public School arts program.

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KELLY, GERTRUDE. A funeral mass was held Jan. 2 at Sts. Peter and Paul R.C. Church, Hoboken, for Gertrude Kelly, 89, of Hoboken. She passed away Dec. 29. Born in New York City, she lived most of her life in Hoboken. She was a homemaker. She was predeceased by her husbands John Kelly, Frank Vinas, Nicholas Benetatos and Thomas Harrigan, and her son, Michael Benetatos. Surviving to cherish her memory are her children Thomas Harrigan, Nicolette Aquino, Barbara Brown, Elizabeth Wyble, Geraldine Alvarez and Andrew Vinas. Gertrude was grandmother of 19 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is also survived by nine nieces and nephews. Services arranged by the Earl F. Bosworth Funeral Home, Hoboken. CRUZ, EDDIE. A funeral service was held Jan. 2 for Eddie Cruz, 82, of Jersey City. He passed away Dec. 26. Born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he had lived Bayonne for 10 years where he graduated from Bayonne High School before moving to Jersey City over 50 years ago. Mr. Cruz was aa architect. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation, United Nations Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Eddie was an avid wrestling and Yankees fan. Mr. Cruz was the father of Reynaldo Cruz, Diana McLean and her husband Charles, Daniel Cruz, Christopher Cruz and the late Robert Cruz; brother of Linda Irrizarry and Helen Romero; grandfather of Ashley, Chelsea, Serena, Sammy, Gabriel, Julian and Ty; also five great-grandchildren. Services arranged by the Dzikowski, Pierce and Levis Funeral Home, Bayonne. LISI, J OSEPH R. Funeral mass was offered Dec. 30 at St. Anneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, Jersey City, for Joseph R. Lisi, 64, a lifelong resident of Jersey City. He passed away Dec. 25. Joseph was the founder of Joe Lisi and Son Trucking, Jersey City. He was an avid Giants and Yankees fan and a member of Knights of Columbus Council 159, Hoboken. Joseph loved cooking, spending time with his grandchildren and all animals, especially his pug. Joseph was the husband of 40 years to Carol; father of Loretta Reifer, Carolann Ackerman, Donna Cochran, Danielle Bordenabe and Joseph Lisi, Jr.; son of Grace Lisi, grandfather of Heather, Desiree, Anthony, Briele, Lianne, Gabby, Stephanie and the late Steven; great-grandfather of Oliver; brother of Maryann Thatcher, Paul Lisi and Kathy Scarpa. Services arranged by the Riotto Funeral Home, Jersey City.

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marble baths, w/d hookups, central air/heat, private yard, roof top deck w/NYC views & garage parking! MLS#130006257

$379,000 - Beautiful 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bath unit w/western sunset views has it all! Private 400sq.ft.patio; hwdflrs, wall A/C, heating system, w/d, walk-in closet, $677,500 - Welcome home to this custom designed cabinetry generous, unique 1290sqft &convenient indoor; deeded corner unit featuring bay parking. MLS#130010109 windows w/southwest exposure,

office is a blend of old world charm & modern upgrades. Custom woodwork, closed in porch perfect, rustic family room with river stone fireplace, 2 car garage and so much more! MLS# 130013528 $99,999 - Charming 1Bed coop in well maintained prewar building, located on the heart of Park Avenue.Lge living rm drenched w/sunlight, entrance foyer, hwdflrs, galley kitchen, lots of closet space, wdrm&free

$399,000 – Come make this adorable property your home! This large duplex style condo recently renovated w/tons of closet space, great deck, hwdflrs, Master bedroom w/cathedral ceilings, tons of natural light plus storage in basement. MLS#130014755 $449,900 - Sunny 2BR with gorgeous H/W floors and W/D in unit. Windows in every room. Separate LR and DR and

JERSEY CITY $489,000 – Stylish sophistication graces this spacious one bedroom unit with appeasing open flr plan for posh entertaining. Chefstyle kitchen, king-sized bedroom, home office alcove, full service building. MLS#130013694 $449,000 - Unusually lrg 5Bed/5Bath 2 Family home in great location. Featuring 3levels of private living, spacious open layout w/kitchen &plenty of storage space.Updated kitchen & backyard. Escape the city life w/ easy commute to NYC. MLS#130014492

HOBOKEN $677,500 - Welcome home to this generous, unique 1290sqft corner unit featuring bay windows w/southwest exposure, juliet balcony, GE profile ss appliances, massive center island w/sink and breakfast bar, walk in closet, CAC, w/d and deeded parking. MLS#130015003 $320,000 – Spectacular opportunity to own this retail condo in a prime dwntwn Hoboken location. This building is situated on a high traffic corner in lower Hoboken offering lots of foot and vehicle traffic. MLS#130013905

CLIFTON $299,000 – Recently totally renovated large cape w/newer windows, all new full baths modern kitchen a full finished basement, fantastic family rm and play rm with a very private yard. MLS#130013693

juliet balcony, GE profile ss appliances, massive center island w/sink and breakfast bar, walk in closet, CAC, w/d and deeded parking. MLS#130015003 $329,000 - Uptown Washington Street one bedroom w/lots of exposed brick &hwdflrs.Extra alcove space for home office. Quiet rear unit overlooking common yard.Washer/dryer rm and extra storage in basement. FOR INVESTOR ONLY MLS#130014877 GUTTENBERG $379,000 – Live spaciously! New 3Bed 2.5 Bath triplex residence. Fully equipped kit w/ss appliances, granite counters, imported cabinets, glass backsplash, hwd flrs,

FORT LEE $1,150,000 – Majestic tudor located in premiere section – offers 5000sq.ft. of luxury UNION CITY living w/old world charm. $274,900 – Direct NYC views Restored & maintained using from this simply stunning the finest materials & Soho-style 1100 sqft lofted duplex is lavished with unique craftsmanship. Colossal gourmet kitchen, custom features custom kitchen, cabinets, plankflrs& 10ft. ambient natural light, ceilings. MLS#130014479 generously proportioned RUTHERFORD closets & garage parking! NORTH BERGEN $699,000 – Entertainers MLS#130013367 Delight!! Come see this $545,000 - Do not miss this outstanding construction! rare opportunity!! $299,000–Spacious&Sun2Bed 5Bed/ 3Bath/ 3Fireplaces & Unparalleled waterfront 2Bed 2Bath duplex located in the much more! 4flrs, 4000sq.ft.in 2 Bath condo. Balcony community of St. Michaels walk, a great community with blue w/magnificent Hudson River delightful brick pathways, BBQ ribbon schools 20mins from &Manhattan views.Windowed areas & park like surroundings set NYC! MLS#120005241 on three sides.One car garage the tone for this wonderful with private driveway and residence with on-site parking WEEHAWKEN storage. MLS#130015254 located minutes to NYC. $1,250,000 - Spectacular MLS#130014813 Tudor style 2 family w/Dr.s

WEST NEW YORK $975,000 - Pristine 3Bed/2Bath penthouse w/ NYC views.Granite counters, cherry cabinets, ss appliances, diagonal hwdflrs, custom painted, 10ft ceilings, California closets. 24hr drmn, gym, lounge & pool. MLS#130009431

shuttle to Ferry & Light rail. MLS#130015000

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BRIGHT TOP FLOOR UNIT exposed brick. EIK w/ dishwasher, newly renovated large bathroom. Tall ceilings, laundry in bldg. Spacious rooms 10 min walk to PATH $284,000 DOWNTOWN BEAUTY open flexible floor plan. Spacious & sunny 1bdrm w/ 2 dens. Giant eik & dining rm. old world charm, tin back splash, high ceilings, hdwd flrs, w/d in unit $344,000 WONDERFULLY RENOVATED TOP UNITamazing chef’s kitch. Spa like bath, high ceilings, HDWD flrs, CAC, ample closets. W/D room right outside the door. $489,000 AMAZING POTENTIAL BAR corner street bar/restaturant w/ broad c lq license incld. First floor is bar & dining area, kitchen, walk-ins, storage in bsmnt w/ rm for expansion $600,000 BEAUTIFUL 4 STORY DIAMOND fts. 4 large bdrms, full bsmt, new furnace, new water heater, new roof w. 2 insulation. Marble fireplaces, high ceilings & crown molding. $1,050,000 NEW TO MARKET! Don’t just own the bar own the building. Bar on first floor. 2nd & 3rd floor owner occupied apartments. Plenty of room for expansion. All bar equipment incld. $2,800,000

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MINT CONDO $269,900 Outstanding design 2bd, 1.5 bth condo suite in upscal exclusive 5 unit bldg. Doctor's row area terrace w/views, garage parking cbmoves.com/130011582

PIERHOUSE CONDO $574,900 Stunning waterfront 1 bdrmw/ parking. Boasting ultra modern kit w/espresso cabinets & granite counters. Huge L/R, 12ft ceiling lg bdrm w/walk in California style condo. Pet friendly building and 24 hour doorman. cbmoves.com/130014749

JAMES MONROE @NEWPORT OUTSTANDING UNIT $819,000 One of a kind gem available a real must see to believe Unique, stunning 3 lg bdrms 2bth 1 W/Jacuzzi, priv terrace NYC views from every room cbmoves.com130012218

PAULUS HOOK ROW $799,900 Completely renovated with parking. 4 bdrms, 3 bths, 1st level lovely In-Law Suite w/ walk out garden just minutes to light rail, Path and Ferry cbmoves.com/130014765

2-FAM W/PARKING $398,000 Amazing like new construction on double lot (47X123), double garage, beautiful gut renovations must see to appreciate. Private West Bergen area close to Country Village. cbmoves.com/130010954

1-FAM W/GARAGE $310,000 Beautiful home, lots of potential Gated property sitting on a dbl lot w/2 car garage, sep. Ht/Hw unfinished attic w/high ceilings cbmoves.com/130007479

AVAILABLE RENTALS Sought after studio $1,950 cbmoves.com/130015265

2-FAM W/GARAGE $325.000 In excellent West Bergen area. 7 bdrms, 3 bths, Must see to appreciate this move in condition home.Close to all the city's essential services including Light Rail, Hurry won't last. cbmoves.com/130003635

BY APPOINTMENT - JERSEY CITY A GREAT BUY $165,000 Fully renovated 2bdrm, new bth wash/dry room, Prime Journal square area, close to Path. cbmoves.com/130005978 ONE OF A KIND $168,00 Large 1bd condo in outstanding Victorian brick building on best Jo Sq block. Amazing renovations, marble flr, exposed brick, custom bath and low taxes cbmoves.com/130012648 MULTI LEVEL $269,000 New construction townhome in best newly developed West Bergen community. NY bus and Light Rail at your door. Built in garage, beautiful 2bd, best layout, California style closets. Affordable taxes & Maintenance cbmoves.com/130009913 HISTORIC CONDO $307,000 Nestled on quiet corner of 10Th & Jersey. Gut renovated Country kit w/lots of cabinet space, hw flrs, fantastic shared garden steps to Hamilton Park and all Downtown delights! cbmoves.com130013273

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TOWNHOUSE STYLE $450,000 Duplex condo w/ deeded garage 2 bdrms in the heart of lovely Downtown Jersey City. This multi level gem has c/a, oak flooring wash/dry included, plus low maintenance. This property sells itself hurry won't last. cbmoves.com/130013639

LUXURIOUS CONDO $475,000 Sun drenched corner 1269 sf unit 2bd, 2bth in pet friendly building Amenities inc: shuttle to Path, 24/7 fitness, concierge, spa, dog run, billiard rm, pool POSSIBLE SHORT SALE SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL. cbmoves.com/130013789 $169,000 COZY 1-FAM In great location half block from Kennedy blvd, 3 bdrms, 1 bth cbmoves.com/130010759 WEST BERGEN 1-FAM $184,900 Lovely home on extra large lot featuring 4 bdrms, large yard and near everything! SHOR SALE SUBJECT TO BANK APPROVAL cbmoves.com/130010631 JOURNAL SQ 1-FAM $224,000 Prime location w/4 bdrms, 2.5 bth finished basement, c/a, high ceilings, awesome backyard. cbmoves.com/130005497 IMMACULATE 1-FAM $234,900 Maintenance free home just minutes to Jo Sq Path awaits the savvy buyer, modern bth and walk up attic for extra storage, full basement and yard w/patio. cbmoves.com/130015131 $249,000 1-FAM W/PARKING Turn key property w/3bdrms, 2 bths totally renovated featuring ultra mod kitchen, 3 bdrms, 2 bth full basement, close to everything cbmoves.com/130015133

LUXURY RENTAL $3,495 2bd, 2bth balcony W/views cbmoves.com/130009634 FABULOUS 1-FAM $309,900 Features 3 bdrms, 2.5 bths, plus parking, landscaped yard, lg deck cbmoves.com/120015139 1-FAM ROW HOUSE $379,000 Turn key property in great Heights area. Flooded w/original detail, decorative mantle in LR soaring ceilings & original hw flrs. Large deck & patio, minutes to NYC trans, Light Rail & Path cbmoves.com/130012783 SOLID BRICK $269,000 Wonderful large 2-family in great area, w/garage. Possible seller financing, 2 brand new boilers, roof, beautiful 2nd flr balcony cbmoves.com/130010055 JOURNAL SQ 2-FAM $275,000 Recently renovated home in great Journal Square area, sep heat and hot water, finished basement great value to be found. cbmoves.com/130009482 2-FAM W/GARAGE $309,000 Well kept home in move in condition, spacious kitchen w/ new applliances, day room off kit beautiful West Bergen area convenient to all essential services. Hurry won't last ! cbmoves.com/130011455

$430,000 HEIGHTS 3-FAM Brick & concrete constructiom best Heights area, close to mini mall and Hoboken lt Rail train Nice investment for the savvy cbmoves.com/130013437

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DOWNTOWN HISTORIC CONDO FOR RENT On Hamilton Park $ 1,795 Renovated kit 130015269 JOURNAL SQUARE

GREAT INVESTMENT $329,900 Great 4-Fam in prime West Bergen area. Tenants pay own heat, hot water, gas & electric. Must see to appreciate. cbmoves.com/130014116 HEIGHTS 5-FAM $480,000 NO RENT CONTROL !!! 2 brick bldgs (3-fam & 2-fam) an investors delight. Prime area close to all essential services and mini mall. Must see to appreciate. cbmoves.com/130013433 GREAT INVESTMENT $279,000 3 residential units over commercial retail space. Solid brick 3 blocks to Danforth Ave One 3 bdrm apt and two 1 bdrm apt, retail space currently leased All units rented. Residential units have recently been updated Rents: $750, $800, $850 & $1200 This is a strong investment. cbmoves.com/130012342

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RENTAL CORNER HOBOKEN 2bd, 2bth 130009184 Hurry won't last!

New construction 2bd, 2bth near Beacon 130012941 $1,700 3bd, 1bth 130014088 $1,800 2bd, 2bth 130010825 $2,250 luxury condo w/parking. "ISLAND" Row House 2bd, w/parking130013759 $2,300 "AT THE BEACON" Luxurious Building Prime Area 2 Units availailable both 2bd, 2bth 130013790 $ 2,500 2bd, 2bth 130013790 $ 2,750 Great warehouse $ 2,850 3500 sq ft + 800 sf office space very clean 130015116 WEST BERGEN COUNTRY VILLAGE 2 bd, 1bth 130014143 $ 1,250 3 bd 1 bth 130015125 $ 1,495 3bd, wbth 130013989 $ 1,700 UNION CITY 2bd, 2bth 130014527 $ 1,350 THIS IS A SMALL SAMPLE OF AVAILABLE RENTALS. WE HAVE MANY OTHERS TO FIT MOST BUDGETS. CALL NOW FOR AN APPOINTMENT.

NEWARK $110,000 Move in condition single family featuring iron gates, 3bdrms, 2 full bths, sun porch, on deep lot. Furnace 1 yr old, near all essential services. Sold as is. cbmoves.com/130013166 $350,000 NEWARK Spacious bright and located in the heart of the Ironbound area This loft is not to be missed. 1bd, 1bth just under 1200 sq ft of open living space, plenty of original details, exposed brk etc cbmoves.com/130013983 NORTH BERGEN $399,000 BRAND NEW Condo completed in August 2013. 3 bdrms, 2 bths with parking. Close to all the towns essential services. cbmoves.com/130015210 NUTLEY $174,900 Sought after 1 bdrm in desirable "Sleepy Hollow" condominiums Large bedroom, hw floors, one car parking, good storage, washer/dryer on same floor and if your work in NYC your commute becomes easy w/transportation so near by! Hurry won't last cbmoves.com/130015150 WEEHAWKEN

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GREGORY COMMONS UNCOMMON PLACE TO LIVE NYC at your doorstep. Manhattan style living at a fraction of the cost! Unique 2bd, 1 bth $354,900 cbmoves.com/130009833

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HAPPY NEW YEAR Our very best wishes to you all during this magical time of the year. We hope that you enjoy the company of family and other loved ones and also open your hearts to say a prayer , as we will, for those who are alone and suffering in any way... whether it be due to bad health, loss of a loved one, homelessness, or personal conflicts within. May 2014 be joyous, healthy, blessed, and prosperous ! BARBARA TULKO, MARGE FASCIANO, VINCENT CURATOLA, JAMES PAZZAGLIA & THOMAS HARRELL

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WEEHAWKEN STUDIO w. separate kitchen and bath FULTON HOUSE Own for less than renting ! Look out every morning to watch the sunrise over Manhattan and the Skyline glisten when the lights come on. INCREDIBLE VIEW. Blvd.. Eastt STUDIO O w.. BALCONY

Owner occupancy required. $154,900 Maint inclds R/E Taxes, heat, hot water, gas, bldg insurance, water/sewer, 24 hr video security and more. 54% tax deductible. K ABOUT T A 1 BEDROOM ASK call BARBARA

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WEEHAWKEN ATTENTION: BUILDERS Mixed use building Currently professional offices and one residential rental unit (easily converted to all residential) combined with 3 adjacent lots on lower Park Ave. Development opportunity NY Skyline views from this property ! $950,000 E FASCIANO contact MARGE

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