With cars whizzing by only a few feet away, Congressmen Rob Mendendez and Josh Gottheimer stood next to the entrance of the Holland Tunnel this morning to decry a plan that would impose a new fee on drivers entering Manhattan. Called “congestion pricing,” the plan to hit motorists entering Manhattan below 60th Street with an […]
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Jersey City Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Drug and Gun Conviction
A Jersey City man was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for possessing a loaded firearm, and possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances on three different occasions. Clarence Gaffney, 36, was convicted on October 26, 2022 following a three-day trial before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court. Today, Judge […]
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The Twisted Priorities of Steven M. Fulop
It isn’t every day that Jersey City’s mayor makes his priorities this clear. But tonight Jersey City’s Municipal Council will vote on a plan put forward by the administration to charge all residents for the use of outdoor swimming pools. For the first time, the city will charge fees ranging from $1 for seniors to […]
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Fulop Administration to Cut Free Swimming in Outdoor Pools
The Fulop Administration has proposed cutting free swimming at Jersey City’s outdoor pools. For the first time in recent memory, kids and adults will have to ante up to use the two outdoor municipal pools — Pavonia/Marion Municipal Pool, 914 Pavonia Ave., and Lafayette Aquatic Center, 303 Van Horne St. — starting this summer. And […]
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Tempers Flare at Board of Ed Caucus over Charges of Racism
Several members of the Board of Education expressed frustration with the schools’ administration during last night’s caucus after hearing renewed allegations of racism and favoritism in hiring and promotion. Madonna Morris, a twenty-year employee in the the schools’ human resources department, singled out the director of human resources for criticism. “Most of us within and […]
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Marathon Head Hopes to Reduce Gridlock During Future Events
For the organizers of Sunday’s first Jersey City marathon, things couldn’t have gone much better. Nursing a case of laryngitis, organizer Steve Lipski croaked that he was “beyond ecstatic. It really was a dream come true.” The feeling wasn’t mutual for many drivers caught in bumper to bumper traffic around the 13-mile course. Standing next […]
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The Earth Temple at SMUSH Gallery Rocks
The persuasive utility of lamentation is overrated. In America, we like to back winners. Cry too hard and people will assume that the milk is already spilled.  This has put environmentalist-artists in a bind. Anybody who cares about the fate of the earth has a lot to be sad about. But shows that lean too hard into desolation leave […]
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Faith Leaders and Advocates Endorse Right-to-Counsel Legislation
Jersey City Together, a coalition of over 100 pastors, faith leaders, and community advocates across Jersey City, endorsed the upcoming Right to Counsel and affordable housing legislation set to be introduced in City Hall this week. The legislation, put forward last week by Mayor Steven Fulop, and Councilmembers James Solomon, Frank Gilmore, and Yousef J. Saleh is designed to […]
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Jersey City Tenant Relief Measures Stalled, For Now At Least
Updated 4.12.23 at 9:53 am Two ordinances drafted by Jersey City Ward E Councilmember James Solomon to create a new local funding source to spur more affordable housing and to give eligible tenants the right to counsel drew a skeptical response from colleagues at Monday night’s council caucus. The ordinances are scheduled for introduction at […]
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Jersey City Mayor and Allies Further Crackdown on ATVs and Dirt Bikes
In recent years, unlicensed all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes have become a common sight on the streets of many municipalities, including Jersey City. Now, Mayor Steve Fulop along with Ward A Councilwoman Denise Ridley, Ward B Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey, and the Jersey City Police Department think they have a partial solution. At Wednesday’s City Council meeting, they will […]