Using new “advanced” technology, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey carried out a “coordinated crackdown” on violations ranging from unpaid tolls to obstructed license plates last year. According to the bi-state agency, in 2022, it worked with regional transit agencies and law enforcement partners to crack down on drivers who evade tolls, […]
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Man Shot Dead in Greenville Smoke Shop
Updated 12:42 p.m. A North Carolina man was killed early this morning in a Greenville smoke shop. According to a spokesperson for the Hudson County Prosecutor, 23-year-old Khalil King of Fayetteville, North Carolina was shot inside the smoke shop, which is located at 152 Danforth Avenue. Police were first alerted to the shooting at 12 […]
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For New Fire Chief, Department is a Family Tradition
In appointing Stephan Drennan to the position of acting fire chief, Mayor Fulop has chosen a man with deep roots in Jersey City and its fire department. Born and raised in Jersey City, Drennan joined the Jersey City Fire Department in 1982. Seventeen of Drennan’s family members over three generations have served in the department. […]
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Four Jersey City Cops Fired for Legal Use of Marijuana Despite AG’s Warning
In a case highlighting the tension between legal recreational marijuana use and the needs of employers, four Jersey City police officers are fighting for reinstatement after testing positive for cannabis. The officers, who asked to remain anonymous while their petitions are pending before the Civil Service Commission, all deny using marijuana on the job, says […]
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Florida Man Convicted in Killing of Jersey City Father of Three
A Hudson County jury has convicted a Florida man in the February, 2021 killing of a Jersey City father of three. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the jury convicted Ariel Dumit, 37, of Florida today on all counts for the shooting death of Christian Parra, 34, on February 28, 2021. At approximately 8:18 […]
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Heights Vape Shop Raided by Police
Google reviewers give OZ Tobacco and Vape a perfect score of 5. “New shop right in Jersey City with everything you need and more” wrote one fan, Harold Green, in a February post. Apparently, the Jersey City police are not as enamored of OZ, especially the “and more” part. Last night, just before eight, a […]
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Council Nixes St. Pauls Plan, Green Lights 911 Contract and Right-to-Counsel
At Wednesday’s meeting, the City Council gave a thumbs-down to a proposal to make St. Pauls Avenue one-way, while approving a controversial contract to study the city’s 911 call center and moving ahead on a “right-to-counsel” law. After hearing arguments pro and con from a clearly divided neighborhood, the council voted to reject city transportation […]
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Editorial: With a Touch of Orwell, Mayor Misleads Again on Crime Stats
In December, former Jersey City business administrator and Fulop protégé Brian Platt was quoted as saying, “In Jersey, we had a mayor who would just make up numbers on the fly from the podium.” We couldn’t help but think of Platt’s words following a recent interview in which the mayor was asked why the city no longer publishes […]
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Man with Gun Menaces Multiple People in Greenville
A man reportedly threatened several people with a gun tonight in Greenville. According to radio reports, at approximately 9:55 p.m. tonight, a man driving a green minivan threatened a man at the corner of Armstrong Avenue and Van Cleef Street. The victim ran to a nearby playing field with the van in pursuit where the […]
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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 […]