Hundreds of Sindhi Americans marched from New York City to Washington, D.C., recently to draw attention to the kidnappings and human rights violations suffered by Sindhi Hindu girls in Pakistan.
April 2021
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Jersey City Pizzerias Figure Prominently in Food & Wine Article Ranking N.J. # 1 for Pizza in U.S.
In anointing New Jersey “the best place to eat pizza in the country” yesterday, Food & Wine magazine is citing two local pizzerias, Razza and Bread & Salt, as exhibits A and B.
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Five Artists Take on Climate Change: “Implied Scale” at MANA Contemporary
Should you really want to understand the sheer horror of California ablaze, you’re encouraged to head to MANA Contemporary (888 Newark Avenue) for “Implied Scale: Confronting the Enormity of Climate Change,” which will dominate the first floor of the gallery complex until July 22.
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Suspect in Bayonne Murder Sought
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the death of a 29-year-old Bayonne man who was fatally stabbed on March 2, 2021.
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Activists and Black Police Group Rally Behind Convicted Officer
Community activists and members of the group Blacks In Law Enforcement Servicing the Community are calling the 2020 conviction of former Jersey City police officer Denzel Suitt a miscarriage of justice. Suitt will be sentenced tomorrow in the Hudson County Superior Court.
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City Council-at-Large Candidate Elvin Dominici: An Interview
Earlier this month, the super PAC Hispanic American Commerce Association in Jersey City announced that it would be backing longtime resident and banker Elvin Dominici in his run for an at-large seat on the city council. We sat down with Dominici for an in depth interview.
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Controversial Pedestrian Mall Renovation Moves Forward
Mayor Steven Fulop’s controversial $6.7 million renovation of the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall moved forward today with an official groundbreaking.
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Could Liberty State Park Have More Amenities?
With its spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Liberty State Park (LSP) easily ranks as the crown jewel of New Jersey’s state park system but some people are asking why it can’t offer more in the way of amenities. Questions surrounding food concessions, transportation options and a renovation of the crumbling train shed have been overshadowed by the debates over Caven Point and the restoration of the park interior.
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Local Progressives Keep up the Fight
Leaders of NJ 08 for Progress and Progressive Democrats of Hudson County are not discouraged after local progressive candidates came up short in the 2020 election.
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Superintendent Walker Reverses Course on School Reopening
Last night, following an outcry from parents, plans for protests and criticism from local leaders, Superintendent Franklin Walker reversed course and set a plan for reopening Jersey City public schools.