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A Professional Boxer Finds Peace High in the Trees

by Ronak Patel February 15, 2023February 18, 2023

On a rain soaked Friday afternoon at the Journal Square Path Station people are in a hurry as per usual. But inside the Starbucks, Franky Davila takes it all in and grins. “I can sit here and after what I’ve been through, I can smile,” Davila said. “You have to be fortunate as life comes […]

Alain Mentha, Immigrant Rights Activist, dies at 57

by Aaron Morrill January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Immigrant rights activist Alain Mentha died at the age of 57 on Sunday morning following a 13-month battle with pancreatic cancer. “Alain was a tireless community leader” wrote Rabbi Leana Moritt of Temple Beth-El in announcing his passing. “He was the founder and champion of Welcome Home Jersey City, a community-based organization that provides educational, […]

Jersey City Medical Center Welcomes its First Baby of 2023

by Jersey City Times Staff January 1, 2023January 1, 2023

Jersey City Medical Center has announced the delivery of its first baby for 2023. According to the hospital, at 2:17 a.m. this morning Rachel Jungreis came into the world weighing 8lbs, 7 ounces, and measuring 19 inches. Said the Medical Center, “congratulations to the Jungreis family of Jersey City! Happy New Year!”

After 75 Years, Borrower Returns Overdue Book to JC Library

by Ron Leir August 27, 2022September 8, 2022

Fortunately for Jablonski, the Jersey City Public Library decided in March 2021 to eliminate fines for overdue books.

Bergen-Lafayette Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday

by Aaron Morrill July 16, 2022September 8, 2022

Yesterday, surrounded by well-wishers, Emily Natelli celebrated her 100th birthday.

James Goldberg, Nancy Marmer and Rob Goldberg

Jersey City Writer Co-Authors Novel Inspired by Gruesome 1999 Murder

by Ron Leir December 4, 2021September 8, 2022

Jersey City, already known for the arts, has some pretty solid literary talent as well. The latest example might be local resident, author, and former Wall Street Journal film critic Rob Goldberg, who with his mother and son, recently penned “The Hanged Man’s Tale,” a book due out by Doubleday Dec. 7, inspired by the gruesome murder of four Dutch tourists in France in 1999.