Yesterday afternoon a worker who appeared trapped on scaffolding at a high rise in Paulus Hook was rescued by the Jersey City Fire Department.

Elizabeth Morrill
Deputy Editor Elizabeth Morrill has worked in business, not for profit fundraising and as a freelance copy editor. She holds degrees in American studies and education from Yale and Harvard.
Liberty Science Center to Reveal New Galaxy Thursday Night
A new image from the James Webb Space Telescope of a tiny galaxy called Wolf-Lundmark-Melotte will be revealed for the first time publicly in Liberty Science Center’s Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium this Thursday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.
Bank of America and Science Center Partner to Offer Ferris HS Grads Tech Jobs
Bank of America is partnering with Liberty Science Center starting this fall to offer students at James J. Ferris High School in Jersey City the opportunity to learn basic cybersecurity skills and immediately upon graduation take entry-level jobs at the bank in “emerging technologies.” Students at Memorial High School in West New York are being made the same offer.
Solomon Reiterates Call for DeGise to Resign
This morning Ward E Councilman James Solomon reiterated the call he made last month for At-Large Councilwoman Amy DeGise, who was involved in a hit-and-run last month, to resign.
ShopRite Makes Dairy Cheaper for SNAP Customers
ShopRite wants its SNAP customers to eat more healthful dairy products.
Hudson Catholic to Award NJCU College Credits in Digital Media
Hudson Catholic Regional High School in Jersey City is partnering with New Jersey City University to offer a new program this fall that will allow its students to earn college credits in “media arts.”
La Festa Italiana to Offer 119th Year of Festivities Along Sixth Street
Holy Rosary Church in downtown Jersey City plans to cool down the August heat with a “five-day splash of summer fun,” according to the church, known as La Festa Italiana, now in its 119th year.
HCCC Unveils Summer Cooking, Medical, and SAT Prep Courses for Tweens and Teens
As part of its “Summer Youth and Teen Program,” Hudson County Community College is offering children aged nine to 15 (who are vaccinated against Covid-19) classes on first aid, SAT preparation, baking, and cooking. All classes are in-person, range in price from $270 to $470, and last one or two weeks. One-time vouchers for $100 per student are available by uploading proof of vaccination.
City’s Redevelopment Agency Approves Bayfront Project With Historic Affordability
Last night the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency unanimously voted to approve the first Bayfront redevelopment agreement, a deal with Bayfront Development Partners LLC, to build a six-story building on Route 440 that has 35 percent affordable housing.
AARP to Pay for Over 50 Tablets to Local Seniors and Students
Fifty lucky senior-citizen residents of the Jersey City Housing Authority will receive a free wifi-enabled laptop this fall thanks to the New Jersey chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons.