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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Transportation · Hoboken, NJ
On Tuesday morning, Oct. 13, PATH experienced significant delays and crowding at Hoboken Terminal as NJ Transit diverted all weekday Midtown Direct trains (Morristown Line, Gladstone Branch, Montclair-Boonton Line) to Hoboken for Portal North Bridge construction running Oct. 11 through Nov. 14. PATH cross-honored NJ TRANSIT tickets, adding passengers beyond normal capacity, and issued delays on the NWK-WTC, JSQ-33, HOB-WTC, and HOB-33 lines between roughly 8:50 a.m. and 9:40 a.m. PATH is adding weekday rush-hour service at Hoboken through Nov. 13 and urged riders to travel before 7 a.m. or after 9 a.m. Regular Midtown Direct service is expected to resume Sunday, Nov. 15.
Local Politics · Hudson County
The Hudson County Board of Commissioners voted 8-0(1) to award a $25,593,480.20 contract to Hindsight, Inc. of Washington, New Jersey, for the operation and management of county information systems and telecommunications services over seven years (October 28 through October 27, 2033). Commissioner Bill O'Dea (D-2) abstained, citing concerns about year-over-year price increases of 12% and 10% in early contract years and the vendor's unilateral addition of staff. Only one proposal was received in response to the county's request for proposals, submitted July 10. The resolution notes Hindsight has provided services to Hudson County for several years with satisfactory results.
Housing & Development · Jersey City, NJ
The City of Jersey City and the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority filed a three-count lawsuit against Emerson Leasing Co. I, LLC, Coles Jersey Development Co. II, LLC, Coles Street Associates, LLC, and Statco Development Group, LLC over surface instability at Coles Street Park, closed since spring 2026. The suit alleges contaminated historic fill was left exposed after remediation stalled in February 2025, with problems dating to June 2022. The 1.5-acre park between 16th and 18th Streets opened in October 2021 at a $2.5 million cost funded by Manhattan Building Company. Plaintiffs seek compensatory, consequential, and punitive damages for breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Housing & Development · Jersey City, NJ
At Thursday's Hudson County Board of Commissioners meeting, Courthouse Park Advocacy Group President Laura Moss expressed frustration over further delays to demolishing the county Administration Building at 595 Newark Ave in Jersey City for park construction. The delay stems from a state judiciary order requiring civil courts to relocate from the William Brennan Courthouse into the Administration Building while HVAC repairs proceed. Hudson County Administrator Abe Antun confirmed that bids for the $33.7 million Brennan Courthouse HVAC renovations are due November 10, after previous bid deadlines expired amid scheduling cancellations. Commissioner Bill O'Dea and Commissioner Al Cifelli acknowledged a lack of communication between County Executive Craig Guy's office and the board regarding the park project.
Local Politics · Hoboken, NJ
The Hoboken City Council voted on October 7 to repeal its outdoor amplified sound permit ordinance for the I-1W Waterfront Industrial Zoning District. The measure, originally passed on September 2, required permits and sound mitigation plans for businesses and events in the uptown waterfront area. City officials cited potential conflicts with New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection regulations as a reason for the reversal. Mayor Emily Jabbour and Second Ward Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher stated they will collaborate with the NJDEP to develop new noise legislation by next spring while strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Community News · Hudson County
Solace House's annual Sunset Gala at the Waterside Restaurant in North Bergen raised over $140,000 earlier this month to add one to two therapists to its New Jersey telehealth counseling program, which currently operates with a single part-time therapist. The nonprofit provides free mental health counseling across 12 NJ counties without requiring insurance or a referral, having delivered 485 sessions to 43 people since expanding to the state last year. Services include individual counseling, family and friend support, suicide bereavement counseling, and community workshops on mental health and suicide prevention. New Jersey residents can access services by calling (201) 380-9002 or requesting a callback at solacehouseusa.org.
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