Hudson County View

4 days ago | hudsoncountyview.com | Daniel Ulloa

A 66-year-old Union City man was charged with sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl that he was acquainted with, threatening to harm her not to report the crimes, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced. By John Heinis/Hudson County ViewFrancisco Ruiz, 66, of Union City, is charged with sexual assault, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, terroristic threats, and criminal restrain, Suarez said in a statement.

4 days ago | hudsoncountyview.com | Daniel Ulloa

A 20-year-old West New York man was arrested on Friday for groping a 12-year-old girl on Bergenline Avenue, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced. By John Heinis/Hudson County ViewVictor ConsiguaSaloj, 20, of West New York, is charged with sexual assault by contact and endangering the welfare of a child, Suarez said in a statement. He was transported to the Hudson County Correctional Facility pending his first court appearance.

1 week ago | hudsoncountyview.com | Daniel Ulloa

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTPA) held a press conference and public hearing in Bayonne about the $10.7 billion Hudson County Turnpike/I-78 extension plan, which once again drew dozens of protesters. By Daniel Ulloa/Hudson County View“Environmental justice has been a consideration of this program,” Supervising Engineer and NJTA Program Manager Lisa Navarro argued at the presser that preceded the protest out of Woodrow Wilson School No. 10 in the Peninsula City.

1 week ago | hudsoncountyview.com | John Heinis

U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8) joined the family of the late Sarah Katz to celebrate the opening of a SaveStation in the Newport section of Jersey City. By John Heinis/Hudson County View“I was proud to stand with the Katz family as they honor the life of their beloved daughter and sister, Sarah, by working to save lives throughout our community,” Menendez said in a statement.

1 week ago | hudsoncountyview.com | John Heinis

Jadakiss and Mario headline the Juneteenth “All About Us Festival” at Liberty State Park tomorrow, with family-friendly events running from 12 noon through 8 p.m.By John Heinis/Hudson County View“We are thrilled to partner with the Jersey City POBA as we bring this celebration to life. This event is more than just a festival—it’s a celebration of culture, freedom, and community,” All About Us Festival Founder Shannon Mitchell said in a statement.