JERSEY CITY, NJ - A newly constructed caucus room in the refurbished basement of the historic Jersey City City Hall could be named in honor of Councilman Michael Yun, who died as a result of COVID-19 in April 2020.

Councilman Yousef J. Saleh, who was named to fill Yun’s seat and later won a special election to remain in the position, has teamed up with Yun’s close friend and ally, ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Following the lead of some private sector employers, Jersey City municipal employees have been notified by the city’s Department of Human Resources that they will resume their normal hours in their usual workplace in May.

This will end the city’s work at home program that was initiated in March 2020 when a state of emergency was declared due to the COVID-19 ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - While nothing concrete was resolved at the joint meeting of the Jersey City Board of Education and City Council, the war of words over the school budget crisis grew less intense, as both government bodies sought common ground.

For the past several months, speakers from the BOE have spoken up during council meetings, demanding that the city help maintain the level of funding ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 21-year-old Jersey City man was shot and killed Tuesday night, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced. 

The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are investigating the death of a 21-year-old Jersey City man who was fatally shot Tuesday night on Wilkinson Avenue near Martin Luther King Drive.

According ...

NEWARK, NJ – A Jersey City man was arrested on Tuesday after fatally stabbing his father, a Newark resident, authorities announced. 

Noah Jennings, 22, of Jersey City, was arrested and charged with the murder of his father, Phillip Jennings, 60, of Newark, Acting Essex County Prosecutor Theodore Stephens said. 

The victim was discovered by police on April ...

BAYONNE, NJ - A Jersey City man was arrested by Bayonne police Tuesday after he was found asleep inside a vehicle with a handgun on the front passenger seat.

According to Captain Eric Amato, police were called to the area of 185 East 22nd Street where they found the man, later identified as Riney Smith, 40.  Officers were able to safely wake Smith, whom they say has a previous criminal ...

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - While others are just out there winging it, Sarah's Vaccine Angels have been working within the system to help eligible New Jersey residents secure vaccination appointments.

The technology aspect of the rollout may seem daunting to some, but Sarah's Vaccine Angels can and will help any eligible individuals in need of assistance. Residents may simply reach out via ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - A complaint raised by a resident that the Ashford restaurant discriminated against African American customers has pulled Jersey City into a national conversation on race.      

A video posted on social media over the weekend appeared to show that staff at the Ashford, located on the Newark Avenue pedestrian plaza, enforced its dress code policy to deny a ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 37-year-old Jersey City man was arrested by members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit on charges involving multiple sexual crimes against a young girl who was between the ages of 11 and 15 and in his care at the time. 

According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Deivis Feliz Rivera was arrested in Paterson Saturday ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ — Just weeks after the Jersey City Municipal Council passed a resolution calling for “tangible, community-led solutions that acknowledge the experience of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to root out systemic racism and uplift racial solidarity,” hundreds gathered in front of city hall Saturday to deliver a share call to action “stop Asian ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Backed by the Hispanic American Commerce Association, political activist and longtime resident, Elvin Dominci, will run for Jersey City Council-at-large in the 2021 Jersey City Municipal Elections as an independent. 

Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Dominci immigrated to the United States at the age of 21 years old. He is currently employed in the Custody ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Kids on the West Side of Jersey City got to greet the Easter Bunny on April 3 as the furry springtime visitor made the rounds in order to spread holiday cheer – safely.

The caravan made its way through the streets, allowing people and their kids to wave to the Bunny as they passed, pausing briefly in several parks along the route, including Lincoln Park where volunteers ...

NEW JERSEY, NJ - Travel is coming back. 

As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out, one of the first things many people will be doing this summer is looking to get away with families and loved ones. To that end, Airbnb have announced an 8-point plan to help hosts, guests and communities they call home stay safer.

The anchor of the Summer of Responsible Travel plan is a block on ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - After years of conflict over the rehabilitation of Historic Loew’s Theater in Journal Square, the city and the Friends of the Loews appear to be pushing full steam ahead towards creating the city’s first performing arts center. 

The Jersey City Redevelopment Authority forged a funding agreement that would dedicate $7.5 million towards the project.

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