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Critics Charge City Botched Huge Central Avenue Tree Planting

January 16, 2022

Local residents and activists are charging that the city botched the design and planting of 80 new trees installed as part of Central Avenue’s $4 million, mile-long refurbishment.

Heights Street Fight Leads to Reported Shooting

January 03, 2022

A Jersey City Heights street fight followed by a reported gunshot last night had police scrambling to find a victim in nearby hospitals.

Francesca Dolce Larson of the Living Room

Need a Last Minute Gift? Try These Local Shops

December 20, 2021

The 2021 holiday season just might be the best time to shop locally. Here are a few ideas for the procrastinators among us.

Letter: Mayor Fulop Stop The Red-Baiting in Ward B

October 27, 2021

Your letter uses red-baiting scare tactics, calling Brooks a “proud and declared socialist,” as though that is something that is threatening and dangerous.

Bayonne Man Arrested in Heights Hit and Run

October 07, 2021

A Bayonne man was arrested today in connection with a March 24 hit and run in the Jersey City Heights neighborhood.

Police Foil Shooting Involving Multiple Possibly Armed Men

September 22, 2021

Jersey City police have foiled a potential shootout involving at least five men in the area of Palisade Avenue near Christ Hospital.

Editorial: Residents Deserve Answers on the Mayor’s New Home Purchase

August 20, 2021

Mayor Fulop’s purchase of a $2.4 million home from Dixon Advisory, first reported by Hudson County View yesterday, raises serious questions.

55 Year-Old Man Charged in Fatal Heights Stabbing

July 25, 2021

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit has charged a 55-year-old Jersey City man with the stabbing death of an unidentified adult male who was found dead in the area of Cambridge Avenue in Jersey City just after 10:00 p.m. last night.

Ward D Council Candidate Danielle Freire: An Interview

May 10, 2021

On March 30, Heights resident Danielle Freire announced her candidacy for the Ward D city council seat currently occupied by Yousef Saleh. Freire, 33, sat down with us for an in-depth interview.