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SMALL TOWN GIRL, BIG CITY DREAMS – Originally from Oklahoma, Weehawken resident Kristen Renee Lucas said she hopes her writing and acting skills will help her fulfill her dreams of achieving success and giving back. Hungry hearted
Local playwright finds festival success; hopes to be SNL bound

When Kristen Renee Lucas first came to the New York City area three years ago she was staying on the couch of “a friend of a friend” that she had never met before in Brooklyn as she sought out he...
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Compiled by Lana Rose Diaz

Closter man arrested, committed to psych ward after following and harassing woman On Aug. 23, Arci Guzman, 23, of Closter, was arrested and charged with harassment and burglary after an inciden...
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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! – On Aug. 15, Weehawken resident Matt Minucci (right) and his teammates returned from his 5-day mission to a hospital in Haiti to deliver approximately 300 lbs. of antibiotics, insulin and other supplies. But help is still needed – for more information, see first brief. WEEHAWKEN BRIEFS
Weehawken resident participates in successful mission to Haiti From Aug. 11 through 15, Weehawken resident Matt Minucci travelled to Les Cayes, Haiti as part of a six-person team flying in two ...
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IN THE WIND – Could the cliffs of Weehawken one day be home to wind turbines to power energy? Not likely, say town officials. Green with the wind
Weehawken is doing its part to be eco-friendly

With its high cliffs and windy waterfront location, could Weehawken be the perfect home for new wind turbines to generate energy? Nearby, Bayonne is moving ahead to construct a windmill within th...
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NEW CAFÉ – The high school opened a brand new $635,000 cafeteria that can offer students healthy food options. Back to school
District opens new cafeteria and online technology system

Shhh! Don’t tell the kids, but it’s back to school for Weehawken students on Wednesday, Sept. 8. Although students will be back in the classroom, a number of changes have been made, including a n...
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What plans are there for the Bayonne Bridge, the Hudson Transit tunnel and other public transportation improvements in the district? What’s up in the 13th congressional district?
Rep. Sires gives status report on critical issues

Rep. Albio Sires met with the Hudson Reporter this week to give an update on various issues concerning the 13th Congressional district, including healthcare initiatives, immigration reform, hom...
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A NIGHT OF FUN – Hundreds of kids came out to the Weehawken Waterfront Complex on Aug. 17 to enjoy games like potato sack races, a water balloon toss, soccer kick competition, basketball shoot, football toss, tug-of-war, a hole in one contest on the putting green, as well as an inflatable obstacle course. Photo by Lucy Phillips. End of summer fun
Hundreds of kids celebrate with Weehawken recreation

On Aug. 17, over 600 children and their families came out the Weehawken Waterfront Park Complex for the recreation department’s annual End of Summer Fun Night event to conclude the summer season....
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PMC GENERATES $20K WITH ‘LADY LUCK’ – On Aug. 12, hundreds of local residents helped transform The Waterside Restaurant in North Bergen into a Las Vegas-style casino during Palisades Medical Center’s 4th Annual Casino Night. The special fundraising event generated nearly $20,000 to support the Palisades Medical Center Foundation. Pictured (left to right) are Weehawken Mayor Richard Turner and Palisades Medical Center President and CEO Bruce Markowitz. WEEHAWKEN BRIEFS
Holiday Hudson Reporter editorial and advertising deadlines Because of the Labor Day holiday, some of the Hudson Reporter newspapers will have special advertising deadlines. For the Sept. 8 edit...
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TICKETED AND FINED – The township issued eight to 10 summonses to bus drivers idling along Boulevard East while waiting for passengers to take in the view of Manhattan. No idling for skyline photo ops
Tourist buses ticketed along Weehawken’s Boulevard East

Idling tourist buses along Weehawken’s waterfront have township officials fuming. Tourism at Hamilton Park on Boulevard East, which provides spectacular views of Manhattan, has increased in the p...
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FUTURE UNKNOWN – Some residents are wondering what will become of the old gas station on Boulevard East and 48th Street, which boasts a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline. Running on empty
What’s up with the old gas station on Blvd. East?

Weehawken residents are asking about the future of an old Exxon gas station at Boulevard East and 48th Street, which has been closed for several years. Some residents said recently that they beli...
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SUMMER FINALE – On Aug. 25 at 7 p.m., singer/songwriter Danielia Cotton will be featured in the final performance of the Summer Concerts on the Hudson Series, which is sponsored in part by the Hudson Reporter. Danielia and her band move easily between Rock and Soul. Blessed with a rare and powerful voice, she’s opened for some of the biggest names in Rock and R&B, including the Allmans, Bon Jovi, and BB King. She’s produced three well-received CDs, the most recent of which, Live Child, won “Best Live Album” at the 2009 Independent Music Awards. For more information call (201) 716-4540 or visit www.hrpac.org. WEEHAWKEN BRIEFS
Sen. Stack drafts legislation for uniform costs to obtain hospital records The office of state Sen. Brian Stack (D-33rd Dist.) announced on Aug. 17 that Stack has drafted legislation to help giv...
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Compiled by Lana Rose Diaz

Woman cashes check, then loses it while shopping On Aug. 16, a woman reported to police that she lost $595 while shopping at Pathmark on Park Avenue. According to police, the woman had just cas...
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