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From growing up as the son of a schoolteacher and a minister in Georgia to leading one of the region’s most prominent business organizations, Emory A. Edwards reflects on the childhood influences, customer service roots, and public relations background that shaped his career. On this episode …

Chris Garces went from venting about his healthcare job on TikTok to becoming one of Hudson County’s most recognizable social media voices. On this episode, he joins Willie Gonza to talk about growing up in Brooklyn, being kicked out of his home for being gay, finding community in Jersey City…

From growing up in Millburn to his student-athlete days as a division-three football player, Jersey City Mayor James Solomon reflects on his early influences, studying public policy, and writing a senior thesis on reproductive healthcare accessibility. He shares his love story with his wife, Gaby, …

His mom’s rent was $110. The Jordans he wanted were $120. That math followed Suraj Kaufman from the Marion projects all the way to founding Sneaker Room, one of Jersey City’s most beloved businesses. On this episode of the HudPost Podcast, Willie Gonza sits down with Kaufman to talk abo…

Willy Gonza & OneDay trace HudPost’s evolution from a community social media page into a full Hudson County news outlet, sharing their roots in the local music and comedy scenes and their mission to inform the community that raised them. HudPost’s first video podcast, recorded at Br…

Ever wanted to hit the water but dreaded the cost and upkeep of owning a boat? Located at Liberty Landing in Jersey City, Freedom Boat Club is changing the game for Hudson County residents. Owner Josh Rosella breaks down how members can enjoy a fleet of 21- to 24-foot powerboats without worrying ab…

This podcast interview features Andrés Acebo, a Hudson County native and son of Cuban immigrants who reflects on his upbringing and his path to leadership at New Jersey City University (NJCU). Acebo discusses how his parents’ sacrifices and his public school background in Union City instilled in hi…

CTE Supervisor Patrick Oriani shares how Union City High School’s Career Technical Education (CTE) program is reshaping traditional schooling through student-run businesses, hands-on training, and strategic industry partnerships. From a pandemic-era virtual cooking class to a thriving culinary acad…

HudPost sits down with Hector Oseguera to reflect on the 2020 congressional run that helped spark a progressive wave in Hudson County. They discuss the recent election results in Jersey City and Hoboken, the fall of machine politics, and the structural changes that allowed progressive candidates to…