Sally Deering

About Sally Deering

Born and raised in Jersey City, Sally Deering spent 13 years as a features writer
and columnist for The Jersey Journal. Syndicated by the Newhouse News Service, Sally’s weekly column ran in papers throughout the U.S. and earned
awards from the New Jersey Press Association, and Society for Professional
Journalists. Sally has written two books, The Apple That Fell from the Orange Tree, and Thesbian, available on Kindle.

A new filmmaker, Sally has written and directed several video shorts that can be seen on her YouTube channel. In 2019, her video Impasse won Best Screenplay Comedy at the NYC Downtown Short Film Festival. Sally holds a B.A. in Media Arts from New Jersey City University, and her new video, Aunt Sadie Loved a Lady is now in post-production.

Entries by Sally Deering

School Board Outlines Three Choices for September Instruction

July 29, 2020 in Education, header, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Sally Deering

Come September 2020, Jersey City’s public schools will offer choice of in-person instruction, 100 percent remote learning, or a combination of the two.

COUNCIL VOTES TO PROTECT PARK

July 17, 2020 in header, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Sally Deering

In an 8-1 vote, with Ward F Councilman Jermaine Robinson dissenting, the City Council passed the resolution to support the Liberty State Park Protection Act.

Liberty State Park Meeting Sparks Outrage

July 10, 2020 in Bergen Lafayette, header, Latest News, News, Uncategorized /by Sally Deering

Organizers of the June 9 meeting that had been planned by Jermaine Robinson and billed as a community forum did not let any residents who attended it speak.

Pistons Forward Louis King Pays it Forward

July 3, 2020 in header, Latest News, News, Sports /by Sally Deering

Detroit Pistons Forward Louis King donated meals and autographed basketballs for families in his native Jersey City on Tuesday, June 30.

Schools Leaders Elaborate on September Reopening

June 29, 2020 in Education, header, Latest News, News, Uncategorized /by Sally Deering

The Jersey City Board of Education started the 2019-20 school year with a $120 million budget shortfall, according to Superintendent Walker, but through efficiencies and the payroll tax it is on track to deliver a balanced budget.

Council Pauses on Liberty State Park Protection Act

June 26, 2020 in Downtown, Greenville, header, Trending Now, Uncategorized /by Sally Deering

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City Council Meeting Focused on George Floyd

June 13, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Sally Deering

Jersey City Council addresses police department reforms in wake of protests against police brutality spurred by recent killing of George Floyd.

Downtown Pedestrian Mall to Get a Facelift

June 10, 2020 in Downtown, Food And Drink, header, Latest News, Neighborhoods, News /by Sally Deering

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop announced major upgrades to Newark Avenue’s pedestrian mall beginning this fall including a new brick surface, a performance stage, and new plantings.

J.C. School Board Prepares for September Reopening

May 27, 2020 in Education, header, Latest News, News /by Sally Deering

A week after voting to adopt a $736 million budget for the 2020-2021 school year, the Jersey City Public Schools met to discuss preparations for the September reopening of the district’s 39 schools.

Council Approves 5G Ordinance and Avoids Lawsuit

May 22, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Sally Deering

In a 6-3 vote at its meeting on May 20, Jersey City lawmakers voted to authorize the installation of new 5G utility poles throughout the city.

News Briefs

Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced that Jahquell Carter, the suspect wanted in connection with the July 6th fatal shooting of a 17-year-old Jersey City girl, Tyeah Garner, was apprehended and arrested early this morning in Plymouth Borough, Pennsylvania.

Carter, 24, of Jersey City, was apprehended by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Homicide Task Force, the Plymouth Borough Police Department, the Pennsylvania State Police, the Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office, Pennsylvania State Parole and the New York/New Jersey Regional Marshals Fugitive Task Force. He is pending extradition proceedings to be brought back to New Jersey.

Mayor Fulop announced the expansion of the city’s Composting Program with the launch of curbside pickup and expansion of 8 community drop off locations citywide that include community gardens, religious institutions, libraries, and municipal buildings to encourage further composting efforts. Since the Jersey City program started two years ago, nearly 33,000 pounds of disposable waste have been diverted from landfills and has instead been used as nutrient rich organic material to help fertilize home gardens, parks, and community gardens.

Mayor Fulop announced over 150 grant recipients from the first round of funding administered from the $2 million in private donations raised through the Mayor’s COVID-19 Community Relief Distribution Fund to directly support community-based organizations, the revitalization of the arts community, as well as critical summer recreation and enrichment programming for Jersey City’s youth.

Following a thorough selection process, the 154 community-based organizations and institutions citywide have been selected to receive grants upwards of $65,000 being distributed through the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The awardees include 119 artists and arts organization as chosen by the Jersey City Arts Council, 12 summer youth nonprofit organizations, 11 art program organizations, and 12 community-based organizations identified to receive the grants ranging from $5,000 to $65,000.