According to radio traffic, the Jersey City Fire Department is responding to several reports of damage to buildings following an earthquake that shook Jersey City today. It did not appear that any of the reported damage was confirmed to be earthquake related. The 4.8 magnitude quake hit a 10:23 a.m. and was centered in Lebanon, […]
Jersey City Times Staff
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PATH Trains Headed to NYC Will Bypass Grove Street on Weekends Until July
The second phase of the Port Authority’s station modernization project will begin on Saturday, preventing New York City bound trains from stopping at the Grove St. PATH station every weekend until July. From 6 a.m. Saturday, April 6, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, April. 7, and on most weekends through approximately Sunday, June 30, World Trade […]
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Property Manager Admits to Kickback Scheme at Canco Lofts
A Jersey City property manager has admitted to conspiring with two others in a kickback scheme to defraud Canco Lofts, a condominium complex in Jersey City, of $470,000. According to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, Ranaldo Bennett, 56, of Jersey City, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Karen M. Williams today in Camden federal […]
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Drivers Beware: Sheriff Setting up DWI Checkpoint Friday
Jersey City drivers best watch their alcohol intake on Friday, especially if they plan on driving anywhere near John F. Kennedy Boulevard. According to Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari, officers will be setting up a DWI checkpoint in the area of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and Manhattan Avenue on Friday, March 29. The primary purpose […]
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Chamber of Commerce Elects its Second Female Board President
The Hudson County Chamber of Commerce has chosen its second female board president. Catherine Tantillo, head of social impact at Lord, Abbett & Co., was elected Chair of its Board of Directors at its annual meeting on March 14, 2024. She was elected alongside 15 new members of its Board of Directors. Tantillo became the […]
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Two Men are Charged in Fatal McGinley Square Shooting
Two men have been charged in the McGinley Square shooting that took the life of one man and wounded two others earlier this month. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit arrested 36-year-old Joseph Del Valle, of Hoboken, yesterday, and charged him with the shooting, which […]
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Councilman James Solomon Endorses Ravi Bhalla for Congress
The Ravi Bhalla for Congress campaign today announced the endorsement of Jersey City Ward E Councilman James Solomon. “I am thrilled to endorse my friend, Mayor Ravi Bhalla, for Congress. As mayor, he has made historic investments in climate resiliency programs and delivered on ambitious street safety measures,” said Councilman Solomon. “He’s running for Congress […]
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‘Tap-and-Go’ Turnstiles Come to World Trade Center PATH Tomorrow
At 11 a.m. tomorrow, officials will unveil contactless turnstiles at the World Trade Center PATH station. The new turnstiles will allow customers to use any contactless credit/debit card or the digital wallets in their own devices at PATH turnstiles, instead of specific PATH-issued SmartLink cards or pay-per-ride MetroCards. The contactless turnstiles will now be available […]
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Mayor Fulop to Deliver State of the City Address Thursday
Mayor Steven Fulop will deliver his eleventh annual State of the City Address onThursday to highlight his administration’s “innovative efforts and transformative achievements over the past 11 years and future goals to bring furtherprogress to Jersey City.” The address will begin at 6:00 p.m. and take place in City Hall Council Chambers at 280 Grove […]
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Liberty Science Center and Medical Center Showcase Local Scientific Talent
In hopes of nurturing local talent and future scientific leaders, Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, in partnership with Liberty Science Center, hosted the 33rd annual Hudson County STEM Showcase. More than 400 students showcased their projects across various scientific and engineering disciplines, with the aim of honing their technical skills, creativity, and critical thinking. The […]