In a lawsuit filed on Friday, two Jersey City police officers are claiming that the City’s policy of firing officers who test positive for cannabis use was enacted by Mayor Fulop to “win over more conservative voters needed for his gubernatorial campaign.” The two officers, Norhan Mansour and Omar Polanco waged a year-long battle for […]
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Governor Plans $20 Million Investment in Science Center “Tech Innovation Hub”
Governor Phil Murphy has announced that the state will invest up to $20 million in SciTech Scity, the “tech innovation hub” to be built next to Liberty Science Center. Liberty Science Center is in the planning stages of a $450 million expansion to build what will become the 30-acre Sci Tech Scity “innovation campus.” An […]
This Weekend
This weekend, take advantage of what Jersey City has to offer. Jersey City Ballet and The Garden State Philharmonic are presenting a multi-disciplinary performance of Peter and the Wolf, 902 Brewing Co. will be hosting an event in support of The Veteran Center of Hoboken, and the Liberty State Park Nature Center will be leading […]
In Switch, Businessman Kyle Jasey to Run Against the Younger Menendez
Downtown businessman Kyle Jasey has announced that he will take on Congressman Rob Menendez in next year’s Democratic primary. Jasey made a small splash in August with the announcement that we would run against Rob Menendez’s father, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, who has been indicted on a variety federal charges including bribery. In explaining the […]
This Weekend
This weekend, you can honor Veterans Day at the World War II Veterans Weekend Art Exhibit in Hoboken. Plus, Jersey City has something for everyone: live music, dance, nature programs, and more. November Nature Programs at LSP: Natural Area Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup | Fri., Nov. 10 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | meet at the Liberty […]
In Campaign Kickoff McGreevey Leads With Controlling Property Taxes
At a campaign kickoff in Greenville, former Governor James McGreevey said his first priority as mayor would be to address property taxes. “The first and most important challenge is to control property taxes and to insure that Jersey City is affordable for every working family” he said at the outset of his remarks. Speaking to […]
This Weekend
This weekend, Jersey City has great events, like the Run for Liberty 5K, Days of the Dead Celebration, and the Sgt. Anthony Park Fall Fest. Plus, there’s comedy, live music, and more. Tiny Travelers Haiti Treasure Quest Book Reading and Signing | Fri., Nov. 3 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Priscilla Gardner Main Library – […]
A $7,900 Two-Bedroom Apartment Means Market Remains Strong, Broker
While a new report indicates that the torrid pace of rent increases continues in Jersey City has slowed, a broker who specializes in upscale apartments isn’t worried about the market. According to the Apartment List November 2023 Rent Report for Jersey City, during the first ten months of 2023, rents rose 6.6%. From January to […]
City to Crack Down on Illegal Parking and Unpaid Tickets
The boots are coming back. Mayor Fulop and the Department of Public Safety announced today that the city will be cracking down on drivers with $300 or more in outstanding parking fines by booting the delinquent vehicles until the violations are settled. “The parking enforcement program looks to hold repeat offenders accountable for creating dangerous road […]
This Weekend
This weekend, there are a lot of great seasonal events in Jersey City. There’s the Harvest Fall Festival, Days of the Dead Celebration, the Annual Autumn Festival, plenty of Halloween events, and more. Community Treasures: Giving Back to the Community | Fri., Oct. 27 | 12 p.m. | 1704 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City | Everything […]