A Jersey City lawmaker’s effort to unify the city against the recent Middle East hostilities by proclaiming “unwavering opposition to hatred and racism in all forms” largely misfired as advocates for Palestine and Israel used the occasion to stake out their positions. Sensitive to heightened tensions in the community, city Public Safety Director James Shea […]
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Council Considers New Animal Shelter, Gaza and Finances at Caucus
New Year’s will usher in a new role for Jersey City as animal control and sheltering service administrator, replacing longstanding contractor Liberty Humane Society. LHS has run the program from leased space at 235 Jersey City Boulevard for the past six years but apparently irreconcilable differences has prompted a separation. A proposed schedule of fees […]
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City Hall Blurbs: An LGBTQ+ Award, Fire Department Promotions and Park Improvements
This week the administration heralded receipt of an award for its policies on issues affecting the LGBTQ+ community, fire department promotions and park improvements. *** For the 11th consecutive year, Jersey City has earned a perfect score from the nationwide 2023 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. “To achieve a perfect score in LGBTQ+ rights 11 years […]
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Pros Say Administration Used Financial Tricks to Boost Fulop’s 2021 Campaign
Two experts in municipal finance believe that the Fulop administration altered the city’s financial projections by millions of dollars in order to aid Mayor Fulop in his 2021 reelection efforts. The two, who have worked for decades in New Jersey municipal finance, believe that by lowering estimated expenses that year — in accounting parlance “under-appropriating” — […]
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O’Dea to Kick Off Mayoral Campaign on Saturday
County Commissioner William “Bill” O’Dea has announced the official kickoff of his campaign to become mayor of Jersey City. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 18 at 10:00 a.m. at The View at Lincoln Park. According to the announcement, O’Dea “will speak about his vision of progress, unity and prosperity for Jersey City.” On […]
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Guy Appoints Jenny Davis as his Chief of Staff
Hudson County Executive-elect Craig Guy announced today that he will appoint Jenny Davis to serve as his Chief of Staff when he takes office in January. Davis will become the first woman to serve in the role and will succeed Guy who currently serves as Chief of Staff to outgoing County Executive Tom DeGise. “There is […]
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Commentary: Hiring His Lover Was Just One of Jim McGreevey’s Misdeeds
The summer of 2004 was not a great one for Democratic Gov. Jim McGreevey. On June 30, a major McGreevey fundraiser, Charles Kushner, was fined more than $500,000 by federal election officials for improper campaign contributions to McGreevey and others. A week later, another major McGreevey fundraiser, David D’Amiano, was indicted on charges that he […]
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Jersey City Police Over Two Years Behind on Crime Reporting, State Official
Jersey City has fallen over two years behind in reporting crime data to the state and F.B.I. says a high-ranking official with the New Jersey State Police. As a result, accurate information on crime in New Jersey’s second largest city is unavailable. According to the official, who was not authorized to speak on behalf of […]
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County Dem and Teachers’ Union Candidates Sweep to Victory
The were no surprises in today’s election. Unofficial results had all candidates with the backing of either the Hudson County Democratic Organization or the Jersey City Education Association winning by comfortable margins. Craig Guy, who ran unopposed, was elected as the next Hudson County Executive and will take office in January. Guy will succeed current […]
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McGreevey to Announce a Run for Mayor Next Week
Former Governor Jim McGreevey is expected to officially kick off his campaign for mayor at an event next Thursday. The email announcement came a day after McGreevey submitted a filing with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission indicating a run. McGreevey will be the first candidate to formally enter the race. In announcing next […]