At its annual reorganization meeting held Jan. 5, Mussab Ali edged out incumbent Lorenzo Richardson by a 5-4 vote to gain the presidency of the school board.
Ron Leir
Ron Leir has been a journalist since 1972. That includes a 37-year stint as a reporter, copy reader and assistant editor with The Jersey Journal, followed by a decade as a reporter with The Observer in Kearny. He has also pursued his avocation of acting, appearing mostly on small stages in NYC and New Jersey and several independent films.
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Woolly Mammoth Show Addresses Endangered Elephants, Environment
New Liberty Science Center genomics exhibit shows how ancient Woolly Mammoth DNA could help endangered elephants and the environment.
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Holland Gardens Housing to be Razed, Reimagined
Jersey City’s Holland Gardens public housing site is to be reshaped into a mixed-use, mixed-income development that will accommodate a new public library branch and businesses.
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Local Republicans Stand by Their Man
Jersey City and Hudson County Republicans, though far outnumbered by their Democrat counterparts, remain staunchly behind President Trump.
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Massive Jersey City-Kearny Bridge to Open in Spring
Construction of the new Hackensack River bridge linking Jersey City and Kearny via Rt. 7 has taken a big step forward with the recent long-awaited installation of the lift span deck.
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Replacement Homeless Shelter Moves Forward
Construction of New St. Lucy’s Emergency Shelter in Jersey City to begin by January 2021. Old space to become mixed-use residential high-rise.
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Police Shoot Suspect at Salem-Lafayette Housing Project
Jersey City’s Salem Lafayette public housing site was the scene of a “police-involved shooting” last night, on the heels of the Labor Day holiday weekend.
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Residents Oppose Developer’s Rec Center Bait
A mixed-use development with a rec center that is proposed for the southern edge of Berry Lane Park in Ward F is facing stiff opposition from residents.
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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.
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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.”