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A Notorious Developer Has the Last Laugh — Part II

Avatar photo by Aaron Morrill March 2, 2021September 8, 2022

That summer Mocco was also putting up a five-story building at 245 Newark Ave. in the Village neighborhood. Neighbors reported debris and pieces of foam raining down from the building.

Posted inDowntown, Latest News, Neighborhoods, News

A Notorious Developer Has the Last Laugh — Part I

Avatar photo by Aaron Morrill February 26, 2021September 8, 2022

The case of two Downtown buildings completed last year by the notorious developer Peter Mocco has raised serious questions about the city’s commitment to enforcing its own zoning laws.

Posted inLatest News

Hudnut to Take on Solomon in Ward E

Avatar photo by Aaron Morrill February 18, 2021September 8, 2022

Attorney and Jersey City Chief Municipal Prosecutor Jake Hudnut announced today that he will run for Ward E City Councilman on the “Team Fulop” slate.

Posted inDowntown, Latest News, Neighborhoods, News, Opinion

Editorial: Is Anyone Home at 911?

Avatar photo by Aaron Morrill February 15, 2021September 8, 2022

It was 3:30 in the afternoon on December 5th when Bill heard screaming outside his Newark Avenue apartment. He looked out the window and saw an elderly man on the ground “with blood running down his face.”

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Council Awards $6.7M Pedestrian Plaza Contract

Avatar photo by Jersey City Times Staff February 11, 2021September 8, 2022

Last night, in a 7-1 vote, the City Council awarded a $6.7 million contract to upgrade the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza to Rahway based J.C. Contracting Inc. 

Posted inDowntown, Latest News, Neighborhoods, News

Council to Vote on Pedestrian Plaza Upgrade

Avatar photo by Jersey City Times Staff February 9, 2021September 8, 2022

Mayor Fulop’s long awaited plan to upgrade the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza will take a big step forward this week.

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Hotelier Details Plans for Boutique Hotel Downtown

Avatar photo by Jersey City Times Staff February 6, 2021September 8, 2022

We thought it would be interesting to sit down with Frank Cretella, the developer of the Albion Hotel and adjoining Felina restaurant planned for the Capital One Bank building at the corner of Jersey and Newark Avenues. Cretella and his wife came to Jersey City after running a hospitality company in New York City.

Posted inDowntown, Latest News, Neighborhoods, News

Grewal and ABC Charge Popular LGBTQ Bar

Avatar photo by Jersey City Times Staff January 1, 2021September 8, 2022

Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control are seeking an 85 day suspension of Downtown LGBTQ nightclub Six26’s liquor license.

Posted inDowntown, Latest News, News

Holland Gardens Housing to be Razed, Reimagined

Avatar photo by Ron Leir November 23, 2020September 8, 2022

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.

Posted inDowntown, Education, Latest News, News

Council Approves 50 Story Downtown Project with New School

Avatar photo by Aaron Morrill November 13, 2020September 8, 2022

A 50-story building with 810 rental apartments and a new pre-K-5 public school are coming to two blocks of Downtown currently occupied by 38 deteriorating single family homes.

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