Town of West New York Planning Board Meeting Time: Monday, October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM Detail: A public hearing and regularly scheduled civic meeting held by the West New York Planning Board. Community members can dial in via phone or join the Zoom web conference to review local zoning, planning agendas, and architectural projects. Location: Town of West New York Municipal Building (Held via Zoom), Call-In: (929) 205-6099, Meeting ID: 840 0476 7876, West New York, NJ
West New York Senior Citizens Domino Tournament & Gathering Time: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM Detail: A local social event hosted by the West New York Seniors Department, bringing area seniors together for a community domino tournament, conversation, and lunch. Location: Seniors Department Center, 515 54th St, West New York, NJ
City of Union City Board of Commissioners Meeting Time: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM Detail: A regularly scheduled municipal meeting led by Mayor Brian P. Stack and the city commissioners to discuss local public affairs, public safety, community initiatives, and town resolutions. Location: Union City City Hall, 3715 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ
Town of West New York Board of Commissioners Meeting Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 6:30 PM Detail: A public municipal session with Mayor Albio Sires and the town commissioners reviewing town administration, local ordinances, revenue, and public property decisions. Location: Town of West New York Municipal Building, 428 60th St, West New York, NJ
Union City Italian Flag Raising Ceremony Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM Detail: A cultural civic celebration highlighting public heritage and community diversity with an official flag-raising ceremony outside city hall. Location: Union City City Hall, 3715 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ
City of Union City Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM Detail: A public legal and community planning session to address property adjustments, land-use requests, and local town variances. Location: Union City City Hall, 3715 Palisade Ave, Union City, NJ
Town of West New York Zoning Board Meeting Time: Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM Detail: A civic meeting focusing on municipal adjustments, local planning codes, and architectural land reviews for the township. Location: Town of West New York Municipal Building, 428 60th St, West New York, NJ
Today, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy applauded the Town of Kearny’s filing of a lawsuit against heliport operator Helo Holdings Inc. (HHI) in the Chancery Division of New Jersey Superior Court. HHI is located in the South Kearny portion of the town. In June, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Board of County Commissioners entered into a shared services agreement to support coordinated legal action and the sharing of legal expenses aimed at addressing and curbing the impacts of incessant tourist helicopters flying over Hudson County municipalities.
“For years, Hudson County has been inundated with the relentless whirring of helicopters flying low over our communities, creating excessive noise and safety concerns for our residents. With the filing of this lawsuit, we will fight to ensure that the heliport operator is held accountable for its actions,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “Government works best when the County partners with our municipalities to work on behalf of our residents and we will keep fighting to ensure that HHI abides by agreements it previously made.”
Hudson County has filed papers with the court asking to be included as an interested party in the legal proceedings. This will give the County the ability to file legal briefs and certifications in support of Kearny’s suit. It is expected that the municipalities of Jersey City, Hoboken, and Bayonne and Union City will make similar applications to the court.
Jersey City, NJ –?Today, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy appointed Desiree Grace, Esq. to lead Hudson County’s first-ever Office of Inspector General. In July, County Executive Guy proposed an ordinance to the Hudson County Board of Commissioners establishing the Office of the Inspector General. The Board of Commissioners unanimously passed the ordinance in August.
“Desiree Grace’s credentials are impeccable, and I have no doubt she will lead the Office of Inspector General with integrity and independence,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “My Administration prioritizes transparency and accountability, and the Office of Inspector General will serve as a watchdog ensuring Hudson County taxpayer dollars are not wasted or misspent.”
Hudson County Counsel Alberico De Pierro emphatically recommended Grace following a thorough and extensive selection process.
“Desiree was one of numerous candidates vetted and it became resoundingly clear that she was the perfect candidate for the office. Her career in safeguarding the taxpayers perfectly aligns with the quality of candidate needed.”
Desiree Grace graduated cum laude from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree and received her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law where she graduated magna cum laude. Grace spent nine years at the US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, serving as First Assistant United States Attorney, Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division, and Criminal Division Chief. She won the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation’s Prosecutor of the Year award in 2019 and 2024. Grace currently serves as a Partner at McCarter & English in Newark.
“I am truly honored to be considered to serve as the Hudson County Inspector General,” said Grace. “I have dedicated the majority of my career to investigative work aimed at improving the community, and I welcome the opportunity to use that skill set to serve Hudson County in this new initiative.”
Grace’s appointment will be announced at the September 22, 2026 Board of County Commissioners caucus. The Commissioners are expected to ratify her contract at their meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Groundbreaking initiative will help municipalities address feral cat problem
In an effort to address Hudson County’s dire feral cat situation, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Board of Commissioners unveiled a proposed resolution to establish a Trap-Neuter-Release (“TNR”) Grant Program that would be open to all 12 Hudson County municipalities.
“Although Hudson County has not historically been involved with animal care and control, I know that dealing with feral cat colonies has been a vexing challenge for our towns and cities,” stated Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “The fact is that where Trap-Neuter-Release has been employed, there has been a marked reduction in feral cat colonies and their associated troubles. TNR is common sense initiative, and I am dedicated to making it a reality.”
Online survey now available in multiple languages to gather community input on corridor recommendations and design alternatives
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy announced that Hudson County will host a community meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Hudson County Community College Library located on the 6th Floor of 71 Sip Avenue in Jersey City, as part of the County’s ongoing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) study.
The meeting will include the presentation of corridor recommendations and concept design alternatives from County staff and consultants. Residents, commuters, and community stakeholders will have an opportunity to learn about the study’s progress, review potential recommendations, and provide feedback to help inform the next phase of the project.
“Public input is an essential part of planning a transit system that works for the people who live, work, and travel throughout Hudson County,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “This meeting and our online survey give residents multiple opportunities to share what they want to see from the future of bus rapid transit in our communities.”
In addition to the community meeting, Hudson County has launched an online survey to collect input. The survey is designed to capture residents’ travel behaviors, priorities, and preferences and is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Spanish and Hindi.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the September 23 community meeting and complete the online survey to ensure their voices are part of the BRT planning process.
In January, County Executive Guy secured $150,000 in County funding for a BRT feasibility study examining the potential for bus-prioritization infrastructure along John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne and Jersey City.
In April, the Hudson County Board of Commissioners unanimously awarded a contract to transportation consulting firm Nelson/Nygaard to conduct the BRT study. The study builds on the County’s efforts to explore improved transit options and safer, more efficient travel along the corridor.
Hudson County municipalities and nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply
Applications launch Monday, August 17, 2026, and close Friday, September 25, 2026
Last week, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy announced that the application period for both the 2027 Hudson County Local Arts Program (LAP) and the 2027 Hudson County History Partnership Program (HPP) begins Monday, August 17, 2026 and end on Friday, September 25, 2026. Eligible Hudson County municipalities and non-profit organizations are invited to apply, review the guidelines and attend webinars for an in-depth walkthrough of the application.
County Executive Guy launches first county-run consumer-choice food pantry in Hudson County, expanding access to nutritious food through a dignified, choice-based model
Photo courtesy Hudson County Executive Craig Guy’s Office
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Bayonne Mayor Sharon Ashe Nadrowski with other dignitaries celebrated the groundbreaking of the Hudson County Community Market on Monday, July 27th, 2026
Photo by Steve Mack River View Observer
Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Bayonne Mayor Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski today celebrated the groundbreaking of the Hudson County Community Market, a new consumer choice food pantry that will expand food access for residents while providing a more dignified and accessible way for individuals and families to receive nutritious food.
Located at 685 Broadway in Bayonne, the two-story facility represents a $6.3 million investment in addressing food insecurity across Hudson County. The project is funded through $5 million in State American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding and $1.3 million in Hudson County ARP funding and is being constructed using union labor, supporting both local workers and critical community infrastructure.
“This project is the result of what can happen when every level of government works together to address critical needs in our communities,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “I am grateful to former Governor Murphy, Senate President Nick Scutari, Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin and our partners in the State Legislature for their support in securing the funding that made this investment possible. The Hudson County Community Market will transform how residents access food assistance by providing a dignified, consumer-choice experience that empowers families while ensuring they have access to fresh, nutritious food. This is an investment not only in fighting hunger, but in strengthening the health and well-being of Hudson County for years to come.”
“The simple act of running to the grocery store each week is something many of us can easily take for granted. It is about more than just buying food; it is about having the ability to make choices, maintain a routine, and provide for your family,” said Senate President Nick Scutari. “With the opening of the Hudson County Community Market, families facing food insecurity will have access to that same shopping experience and nutritious foods right in their own neighborhood. Paired with on-site social services, this new facility will serve as a holistic resource that helps keep food on the table while connecting residents with the support they need to build a more stable future.”
“This new client-choice pantry represents such a meaningful investment in the people of Bayonne. I have long believed in the power of the choice model and what it does to the dignity of the people who are searching for a meal while facing some of life’s other great challenges,” said Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin. “The decision to pair the pantry with a space for social services is one I can particularly appreciate and one that will bring new focus to matters our residents care about the most. We know that food insecurity isn’t just a question of access to food, it’s packaged along with a myriad of compounding challenges, so when we can meet people where they are and deliver them the help they need, when they need it, we’re all better off.”
“This groundbreaking marks the beginning of an investment not only in a new facility, but in the people and families of Bayonne and Hudson County,” said Bayonne Mayor Sharon Nadrowski. “No one should have to face the uncertainty of where their next meal will come from, and this Community Market will help ensure that residents can access nutritious food with dignity, respect, and compassion. I want to thank County Executive Craig Guy, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services, the Hudson County Improvement Authority, and everyone whose leadership and partnership made this project possible. Together, we are creating a resource that will address immediate needs while connecting residents to additional services that strengthen families and improve lives for years to come.”
The first floor of the facility will house the consumer-choice pantry and will feature commercial-grade refrigeration and freezer units, dry storage shelving, point-of-service stations for inventory management, a dedicated loading dock for efficient food deliveries and a welcoming waiting area designed to promote comfort, privacy and accessibility.
The Hudson County Community Market will operate by appointment to create a more organized and personalized experience and will include evening and weekend hours to better accommodate working individuals and families. Daily operations will be managed in partnership with a nonprofit organization selected through a fair and open process to ensure high-quality, community-centered service.
Plans for the building’s second floor are currently being finalized, with the space intended to serve as offices where residents can connect with County social services and other supportive resources. The Hudson County Community Market will be staffed primarily by volunteers, with one full-time and two part-time County staff members supporting operations.
The project reflects Hudson County’s continued commitment to expanding food security initiatives and increasing access to essential services for residents throughout the county.
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