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Hudson County is the smallest and most densely populated county in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It lies west of the lower Hudson River,which was named for Henry Hudson,the sea captain who explored the area in 1609. Part of New Jersey's Gateway Region in the New York metropolitan area,the county seat is Jersey City,which is the county's largest city in terms of both population and area.
Camden is a city in and the county seat of Camden County,in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Camden is part of the Delaware Valley and is located directly across the Delaware River from Philadelphia,the nation's sixth most populous city. At the 2020 United States census,Camden was the 14th-most populous municipality in the state,with a population of 71,791,a decrease of 5,553 (−7.2%) from the 2010 census count of 77,344,when it had been ranked 12th in the state by population,which in turn reflected a decline of 1,984 (-2.5%) from the 79,318 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that the population was 70,996 in 2022,making it the 528th-most-populous in the country. The city was incorporated on February 13,1828. Camden has been the county seat of Camden County since the county was formed on March 13,1844. The city derives its name from Charles Pratt,1st Earl Camden. Camden is made up of over 20 neighborhoods. The city is part of the South Jersey region of the state.
Harrison is a town in the western part of Hudson County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is part of the New York metropolitan area. It is a suburb of the nearby city of Newark,New Jersey,and is located 8 miles (13 km) from New York City. Once considered "the beehive of industry",the town is undergoing a residential renewal,particularly along the Passaic River.
Hoboken is a city in Hudson County in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Hoboken is part of the New York metropolitan area and is the site of Hoboken Terminal,a major transportation hub. As of the 2020 United States census,the city's population was 60,419,an increase of 10,414 (+20.8%) from the 2010 census count of 50,005,which in turn reflected an increase of 11,428 (+29.6%) from the 38,577 counted in the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that the city's population was 57,703 in 2022,ranking the city as the 688th-most-populous in the country. With more than 42,400 inhabitants per square mile (16,400/km2) in data from the 2010 census,Hoboken was ranked as the third-most densely populated municipality in the United States among cities with a population above 50,000. In the 2020 census,the city's population density climbed to more than 48,300 inhabitants per square mile (18,600/km2) of land,ranked fourth in the county behind Guttenberg,Union City and West New York.
Jersey City is the second-most populous city in the U.S. state of New Jersey,after Newark. It is the largest city and county seat of Hudson County. As of the 2020 United States census,the city's population was 292,449,an increase of 44,852 (+18.1%) from the 2010 census count of 247,597,in turn an increase of 7,542 (+3.1%) from the 240,055 enumerated at the 2000 census. The Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program calculated that the city's population was 286,670 in 2022,ranking the city the 74th-most-populous in the country.
Weehawken is a township in the northern part of Hudson County,in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is located on the Hudson Waterfront and Hudson Palisades overlooking the Hudson River. As of the 2020 United States census,the township's population was 17,197,an increase of 4,643 (+37.0%) from the 2010 census count of 12,554,which in turn reflected a decline of 947 (−7.0%) from the 13,501 counted in the 2000 census.
Bay Head is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore in northern Ocean County,in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census,the borough's population was 930,a decrease of 38 (−3.9%) from the 2010 census count of 968,which in turn reflected a decline of 270 (−21.8%) from the 1,238 counted in the 2000 census. Bay Head is situated on the Barnegat Peninsula,also known as Barnegat Bay Island,a long,narrow barrier island that separates Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean. Together with Mantoloking,Bay Head is considered part of the Jersey Shore's "Gold Coast".
Mantoloking ) is a coastal borough in Ocean County,in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census,the borough's population was 331,an increase of 35 (+11.8%) from the 2010 census count of 296,which in turn reflected a decline of 127 (−30.0%) from the 423 counted in the 2000 census. The borough has an estimated summer population of approximately 5,000.
The Hudson–Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) is a light rail system in Hudson County,New Jersey,United States. Owned by New Jersey Transit (NJT) and operated by the 21st Century Rail Corporation,it connects the communities of Bayonne,Jersey City,Hoboken,Weehawken,Union City,and North Bergen.
Anthony Russo was the 38th mayor of Hoboken,New Jersey,serving from 1993 to 2001,during which he prioritized improving the city's infrastructure and revitalizing its downtown area. He was especially instrumental in securing funding for a new light rail station,which has greatly enhanced transportation options for both residents and visitors. One of Mayor Russo's most significant achievements was the development of the South Waterfront area in Hoboken. With the support of the Hoboken Waterfront Corporation,he collaborated with professional planners to create a South Waterfront Redevelopment Plan that prioritized community concerns about development. This plan aligned with the principles of the Fund for a Better Waterfront and resulted in the conversion of all land and piers along the river into a public park,including the widely popular Pier C Park. Mayor Russo played a crucial role in securing funding from the Port Authority for the park's construction,which features innovative play equipment for children. As a former teacher,Mayor Russo's commitment to education was evident throughout his career,and he worked tirelessly to ensure that Hoboken's schools provided high-quality education to students. Mayor Russo's contributions to Hoboken are vast and impactful,and his legacy continues to live on in the many improvements he made to the city. He will always be remembered as a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of his constituents and a tireless advocate for Hoboken and its residents.
The Mayor of the City of Hoboken is the head of the executive branch of government of Hoboken,New Jersey,United States. The mayor has the duty to enforce the municipal charter and ordinances;prepare the annual budget;appoint deputy mayors,department heads,and aides;and approve or veto ordinances passed by the City Council. The mayor is popularly elected in a nonpartisan general election. The office is held for a four-year term without term limits.
Hoboken,New Jersey,is home to many parks,historical landmarks,and other places of interest.
North Hudson is the area in the northern part of Hudson County,New Jersey,situated on the west bank of the Hudson River,mostly atop the Hudson Palisades. It comprises Weehawken,Union City,West New York,Guttenberg,and North Bergen.
The Hudson Waterfront is an urban area of northeastern New Jersey along the lower reaches of the Hudson River,the Upper New York Bay and the Kill van Kull. Though the term can specifically mean the shoreline,it is often used to mean the contiguous urban area between the Bayonne Bridge and the George Washington Bridge that is approximately 19 miles (31 km) long. Historically,the region has been known as Bergen Neck,the lower peninsula,and Bergen Hill,lower Hudson Palisades. It has sometimes been called the Gold Coast.
Dawn Zimmer is an American politician who served as the 38th mayor of Hoboken,New Jersey. As president of the Hoboken City Council,she became acting mayor after incumbent Peter Cammarano's resignation on July 31,2009 following his arrest on corruption charges. Zimmer is the first female mayor of Hoboken. She was first elected mayor in a special election for the balance of Cammarano's term on November 6,2009 and was re-elected mayor for another four-year term in November 2013. In 2012,2013 and 2014,she was ranked #3,#4 and #5,respectively,on The Hudson Reporter's list of the 50 most influential people in Hudson County.
Palisade Avenue is the name given to a historic road which parallels the eastern crest of Hudson Palisades in northeastern New Jersey. It travels between Jersey City and Fort Lee,passing through Jersey City Heights,North Hudson,and Cliffside Park,with various parts carrying Hudson and Bergen county route designations. The avenue re-aligns itself at several places along its route as it crosses traditional municipal boundaries created in the 19th century. As a primary route running along the top of the Hudson Palisades,many segments offer scenic views of the Hudson River and the New York skyline. Since 2020 there is proposed state legislation to restrict building heights that would rise above the cliffs on the eastern side of Palisade Avenue along the entire corridor from Jersey City to Fort Lee.
Hurricane Sandy was the costliest natural disaster in the history of New Jersey,with economic losses to businesses of up to $30 billion. The most intense storm of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season,Sandy formed in the Caribbean Sea on October 22. For days ahead of its eventual landfall,the hurricane was expected to turn toward New Jersey,as anticipated by tropical cyclone forecast models and the National Hurricane Center (NHC). On October 29,Sandy lost its characteristics of a tropical cyclone and transitioned into an extratropical cyclone while approaching the New Jersey coast. About two and a half hours later,the former hurricane moved ashore New Jersey near Brigantine in Atlantic County,just north of Atlantic City,producing wind gusts as strong as 91 mph (146 km/h).
Joseph Barry is an American real estate developer and co-founder of the Applied Housing Companies and founder of the Hudson Reporter newspaper chain.
The 2021 New Jersey State Senate election was held on November 2,2021. New Jersey voters elected state senators in all of the state's legislative districts for a two-year term to the New Jersey Senate. This was the first election since 1991 where Republicans net gained state Senate seats. Democrats would later be restored to 25 seats following the party switch of Samuel D. Thompson in 2023.
Robert Jacobsen Menendez Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party and son of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez,he was a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from 2021 to 2023.
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Mayor David Roberts, a former firefighter and a favorite of the local Democratic Party, won a second term Tuesday night in a bitterly contested runoff election. ...
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