Jersey City Schools Superintendent Walker Said School Buildings Unlikely to Reopen Before November.
August 2020
Murphy to Allow Indoor Restaurant Dining on Friday
Starting Friday, dining al fresco will be optional in New Jersey. Restaurants statewide will be able to open for indoor dining beginning this FRIDAY at 25% capacity and with social distancing between tables.
Council Meeting Ends in Defeat for Police De-funders
In a contentious virtual city council meeting on Tuesday that lasted close to nine hours, Jersey City residents sounded off on the administration’s $658 million 2020 municipal budget.
Fulop Supports Civilian Complaint Review Board
In a Facebook post this morning, Mayor Steven Fulop came out in favor of state legislation that would enable the creation of civilian complaint review boards with subpoena power to investigate police misconduct.
New Proposed New Jersey Budget Features Baby Savings Bonds
NJ Gov. Murphy unveiled new fiscal year 2021 budget including spending cuts, tax increases, and emergency borrowing to plug $6 billion deficit.
Developer Proposes Recreation Center Next to Berry Lane Park
Multi-use center would include classrooms for STEM, a food concession, offices for startups, and retail and restaurant spaces.
400 Space Parking Deck Coming to Central Avenue
A seven story, mixed-use commercial and residential building to be constructed between Central and Cambridge Avenues will include 400 parking spaces.
Councilmen Propose Cuts to Public Safety Budget
Two Jersey City councilmen are urging their colleagues to consider amending the 2020 municipal budget by diverting $5 million now earmarked for public safety to “youth enrichment, housing and anti-violence initiatives.”
Thank Trenton, Keep NJ Arts Alive
ArtPride NJ and the NJ State Council on the Arts have teamed up in a campaign to convince state lawmakers to keep the arts alive in New Jersey.
Brew Nerds Win Big At Departed Soles
The Jersey City Brew Club announced the winner of its annual homebrew contest, who will get to brew a batch of the winning recipe at Departed Soles Brewing.