Affordable housing took up the lion’s share of time during yesterday’s municipal council caucus. Following through on a pledge to narrow the socio-economic shelter gap confronting many residents, Ward C Councilman Richard Boggiano is pushing for a more equitable share of affordable housing in the Journal Square area. To facilitate that goal, Boggiano is seeking […]
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Man Sentenced to 90 Months for Stabbing Rival Gang Member
A 23-year-old Jersey City man has been sentenced to federal prison for stabbing a rival gang member during a retaliatory gang-related assault. According to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, District Judge Kevin McNulty sentenced Sheldon Mays, aka “Thottie,” yesterday in Newark federal court to 90 months of incarceration. Mays had previously pleaded guilty to one […]
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An Aunt Reminisces and Plans March for a Fallen Nephew
Doris Toni Ervin likes to keep busy. It’s only then that she can stop thinking about her nephew, Drew. “Yesterday, I’m frying fish. That’s his favorite food. When I cook…he lives down the street…and I’m like, ‘Hey Drew, I cooked fish. You coming down?’” “‘Yeah, Aunt Toni, I’ll be down there,’” he’d respond. “I can’t […]
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City’s $325k Deal With Whistleblower May Make Sense Say Attorneys
Two attorneys with experience representing whistleblowers say the city’s decision to settle a case brought by its former chief financial officer may be wise, given the risks of proceeding to trial. On Wednesday, the city council will vote on whether to approve a $325,000 settlement of a case brought by Jersey City’s former chief financial […]
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Letter: Council Should Act After Washington Death, Apportion Bayfront Pilot Fairly
Dear Jersey City Municipal Council, Our city is facing immense challenges today. A resident, Andrew Jerome Washington was killed by our police earlier this month during a mental health crisis. Based on the information released to date, it is unfathomable to believe that the situation could not have had a better outcome with Mr. Washington not being killed. […]
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Artist Ben Fine Grapples with History, Family, and Portraiture
Olivia Neel’s eyes are famously expressive. The young Olivia stares from the frames of several paintings by her grandmother Alice Neel, one of the great humanizing portraitists of the twentieth century. In “Olivia With the Rubber Plant,” a remarkable 1977 painting, the subject slings herself across a purple chair, dangles one bare foot over an […]
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Jersey City Attorney Pleads Guilty to Stealing Millions from Clients
A Jersey City attorney pleaded guilty today in federal court to a scheme in which he defrauded his clients of millions of dollars. According to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, James R. Lisa, 68, admitted in court that he defrauded clients of more than $2 million dollars, and also pleaded guilty to wire fraud and […]
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This Weekend
This weekend, check out some of the amazing community events happening around Jersey City. There’s the Way of the Ramapough event at Liberty State Park, Bergen Square Day, Jersey City Pier Fest, Music on the Porch, Strides for Safety 5K, Fall Harvest Festival, and more. Hudson Chamber Event: Business Network Event | Fri., Sep. 15 […]
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A New Expanded St. Lucy’s Opens Downtown
Officials and dignitaries gathered this morning to cut the ribbon on the St. Lucy’s Complex, a new 60,000 square foot facility providing housing and supportive services for the homeless. Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, joined partners Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Newark, Arc Building Partners, Claremont Development, Mayor Fulop, City Council […]
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Jersey City Real Estate Investor Sentenced in Home Equity Bank Fraud
A Jersey City man has been sentenced in a scheme to defraud several banks through the use of home equity lines of credit. Anthony Garvin, 53, previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud and four counts of bank fraud. Yesterday, Judge Katharine S. Hayden imposed a 24-month sentence in Newark […]