Simmering below is a cauldron of dissatisfaction that could come to a boil as legions of faculty are collecting signatures to have the university’s senate support a resolution of no confidence in the school’s president.
September 2021
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Snazzy New Turf Coming to Van Vorst, Hamilton Park Dog Runs
After fielding complaints for years, Jersey City is finally renovating the dog runs in Hamilton and Van Vorst Parks this fall in order to eliminate the formation of huge puddles after rain.
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School Board Candidate Forum Goes Ahead without “Change for Children” Slate
Only four of nine school board candidates showed up for Tuesday night’s forum sponsored by the Van Vorst Park Association (VVPA). Notably absent were all three candidates on the Change for Children who said they never received invitations despite VVPA claims to the contrary.
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Council Votes Down Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance Amid Allegations of Hissy Fits and Election Year Politicking
At Wednesday’s meeting, the City Council rejected Councilperson-at-large Lavarro’s inclusionary zoning ordinance 6–3, approved an ad hoc committee to address Suez Water’s future handling of storms, and heard complaints of shoddy developers defrauding homeowners.
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Ward A Council Candidate Kristen Zadroga-Hart: An Interview
Yesterday we sat down with Ward A council candidate Kristen Zadroga-Hart, covering everything from parks to school funding. Here’s our conversation, which has been edited for brevity and clarity.
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Police Foil Shooting Involving Multiple Possibly Armed Men
Jersey City police have foiled a potential shootout involving at least five men in the area of Palisade Avenue near Christ Hospital.
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Four Local Men Charged With Assaulting 14 Year-Old Bayonne Girl
Four Jersey City men have been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a 14 year-old Bayonne girl who they met after she ran away from home earlier this month.
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Top Court Says Jersey City Must Disclose Names and Addresses of Dog Owners
In a win for advocates of governmental transparency, the New Jersey Supreme Court on Monday sided with a dog-fence vendor who fought for the names and addresses of Jersey City dog owners, declaring such information is public record regardless of who asks and why.
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Vaccine Requirement and Mask Mandate Issued for N.J. Child Care Centers
New Jersey’s child care workers must be fully vaccinated by Nov. 1 or face regular testing, and all employees, visitors, and children older than 2 must wear face masks in day care centers at all times, Gov. Phil Murphy announced during a press briefing Monday.
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Solomon Unveils Affordable Housing Plan
Ward E Councilman James Solomon has unveiled a plan to strengthen tenants’ rights, triple the number of affordable homes and pass legislation that mandates affordable homes in all new developments.