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Landlords Fear Coronavirus Relief for Renters Will Hurt Them

August 7, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Jersey City Times Staff

New Jersey lawmakers want to give renters up to 30 months to repay back rent.

New Jersey Schools Reopen: Pressure Mounts for Delayed Start

August 6, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Jersey City Times Staff

Pressure is mounting for a remote-only opening for New Jersey public schools.

Jersey City Schools Rank 241 in Spending Equity

August 5, 2020 in Education, header, Latest News, News, Trending Now /by Jersey City Times Staff

When it comes to spending equity, Jersey City ranks 241 out of 540 New Jersey school districts according to financial website WalletHub.

As Key Coronavirus Stat Rises, NJ Limits Indoor Gatherings

August 5, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Jersey City Times Staff

Gov. Phil Murphy points finger at massive house parties as reason for growing coronavirus infection rate

With $600-a-Week Benefit Gone, Millions Face Financial Peril

August 4, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Jersey City Times Staff

Many jobless people face a fresh struggle to pay rent, buy food.

NJ School Reopening: What’s Next as Plans Are Made to Open Classrooms

July 31, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Jersey City Times Staff

In a not-so-tacit admission that last spring’s all-remote instruction left thousands of children behind, Murphy has emphasized that in-school instruction — at least in some form — is required to ensure that all students get the necessary attention and education.

Track COVID-19 in New Jersey: Maps, Graphics, Regular Updates

July 30, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Jersey City Times Staff

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Jersey City Medical Center to Present Childbirth and Covid-19 Webinar

July 27, 2020 in header, Latest News, Trending Now, Uncategorized /by Jersey City Times Staff

Jersey City Medical Center will Present a Free Childbirth and Covid-19 Webinar on Thursday, August 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Crunch Time for Bill to Avert Feared Surge in NJ Evictions as Landlords Push Back

July 27, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Jersey City Times Staff

New Jersey housing advocates are pressing state lawmakers for final approval this week of a bill that would extend protections against evictions of renters and homeowners who are unable to make payments because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fine Print: Virtual Back-to-School Checklist

July 27, 2020 in header, Latest News, News /by Jersey City Times Staff

State guidance defines what’s needed for families to stay all-virtual when school starts in September

News Briefs

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating an Officer Involved Shooting that occurred Friday evening on Hopkins Avenue in Jersey City.

On Friday, August 7, 2020, shortly after 6:00 p.m., members of the Jersey City Police Department responded to 25 Hopkins Avenue on the report of an intoxicated person fighting.
Responding officers encountered a male armed with a knife. According to police, the individual disregarded repeated requests to put his weapon down. Additionally, officers allegedly deployed OC Spray, commonly known as pepper spray, but the individual did not put down his weapon and instead lunged with the knife at officers. The preliminary investigation revealed that one officer discharged his weapon striking the individual, who was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center for treatment.