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As the November 4 election approaches, several candidates have received important endorsements in recent weeks.
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Candidates Announce New Endorsements in Local Races As Election Nears

As the Nov. 4 election nears, several local candidates have picked up key endorsements in recent weeks. Those candidates are Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea and Councilman James Solomon, both…

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"I’m the only candidate in this race who has hands-on experience in creating over 750 units of affordable housing."
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Op-Ed: Both McGreevey and Solomon Have Failed to Produce Affordable Housing

I believe that candidates should be judged not on what they say, but on what they have actually done — on that measure, both Jim McGreevey and James Solomon have failed on affordable housing. …

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At Wednesday night’s meeting, the City Council voted 6-2 with one abstention on the second and final reading for an ordinance on the abatement at the mostly vacant former Golden Cicada bar site.
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Downtown High-Rise Project Granted Controversial Tax Break by Council

A developer, led by the well-known Silverman brothers, has successfully secured a controversial tax abatement for a downtown project featuring two high-rises and affordable housing. At Wednesday ni…

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The hospital’s new owner, Hudson Regional Health, called the rally with state elected leaders from Trenton who have agreed to help save the safety-net acute care facility.
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Despite Message of Unity at Heights Univ Hospital Rally, Tensions Remain

The hospital’s new owner, Hudson Regional Health, called the rally with state elected leaders from Trenton who have agreed to help save the safety-net acute care facility, which was rescued f…

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jerseycitytimes.bsky.social @jerseycitytimes.bsky.social · 5d

With a little under three months left as mayor, Steven Fulop has secured a high-profile job across the Hudson River.
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Fulop Lands High-Profile Job With New York City Business Advocacy Group

In a joint statement, Partnership co-chairs Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla and Tishman Speyer CEO Rob Speyer said, “Steven brings the expertise and leadership that this moment demands.”

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The killing marked the city’s 10th homicide this year.
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Jersey City Man Charged in Bergen-Lafayette Homicide

A Jersey City man has been charged in connection with a homicide last month in Bergen-Lafayette. According to Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello, 26-year-old Shakeem Clarke was arrested Fr…

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A day after two Trenton lawmakers floated a tentative plan to bail out a Jersey City hospital, the facility’s operator expressed support.
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Heights Hospital Operator Agreeable to Plan Proposed by State Senators

On Wednesday, Dr. Nizar Kifaieh, Hudson Regional Health President and CEO, responded, saying, “I’m extremely encouraged that our local senate delegation will introduce a budget amendment to provide…

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“I’ve clearly made mistakes in my life, but I would argue that those mistakes have made me wiser and better,” said McGreevey.
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During Forum, Mayoral Candidates Continue to Attack McGreevey’s Past

During the latest mayoral forum, several candidates took jabs at the former governor who is now running to represent Jersey City in its highest office. Former Gov. Jim McGreevey rarely chose to fig…

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In response to rising concerns about dangerous intersections, reckless driving, and infrastructure gaps across Jersey City, Councilman Frank Gilmore announced Monday the launch of his Ward F Traffic Safety and Infrastructure Plan.
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Gilmore Announces Ward F Traffic and Infrastructure Plan

In response to rising concerns about dangerous intersections, reckless driving, and infrastructure gaps across Jersey City, Councilman Frank “Educational” Gilmore today announced the launch of his …

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With a BRT system, cities use streets and city buses to create a light rail-like experience — without the rails.
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Mayoral Candidates Are Bullish on Bus Rapid Transit, Despite Challenges

HED Among the thorniest issues the next mayor will have to tackle is transportation in a city that has grown by more than 18 percent since 2010. One proposal that has already proven to be controve…

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jerseycitytimes.bsky.social @jerseycitytimes.bsky.social · 12d

"HPAE learned that layoff notices were issued on Friday night by Hudson Regional at Heights Hospital," said HPAE President Debbie White.
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Heights Univ Hospital Medical Staff Receive Layoff Notices

A state “HPAE learned that layoff notices were issued on Friday night by Hudson regional atHeights Hospital. Just how many is unclear. We have issued an information request todetermine the ex…

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Hospital staff and some elected officials are wondering whether Hudson Regional duped the community.
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Union, Elected Officials Respond to Closure Layoff Threat from New Hospital Operator

A statewide nurses’ union and elected officials are angrily speaking out a day after the new operator of the old Christ Hospital in Jersey City’s Heights neighborhood threatened to “suspend non-ess…

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"The mayor predicted a bright future for the Palisade Avenue institution that provides care to many of the county's most vulnerable patients."
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Editorial: The Betrayal of Christ Hospital

Well, it’s happened. Christ Hospital is once again on life support, and the prognosis isn’t good. In a Friday afternoon press release, the hospital’s new owner, Hudson Regional He…

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Jersey City is the lone Garden State municipality to make it onto the list.
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Jersey City Among Top 10 Best Places for Women, Study

To determine the best places for women to thrive, WalletHub compared 182 cities across 15 key indicators of living standards for women.

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The operator threatened to suspend nonessential services at Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital.
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Operator Threatens to End ‘Nonessential Services’ at Heights Univ Hospital in Jersey City

Hudson Regional Health (HRH) announced Friday that without substantial financial support from Trenton and other government entities, it will pursue an anticipated plan to suspend non-essential serv…

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They also had the backing of the Jersey City Education Association’s political action committee in 2022, when they ran and were elected as a ticket with the name “Education Matters.” jcitytimes.com/jersey-city-...

Jersey City Teachers Union Endorses Incumbent School Board Candidates

The political arm of the union that represents Jersey City Public Schools teachers and other education professionals has formally endorsed the three incumbent Jersey City school board candidates ru…

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The new political action committee known as Streets PAC NJ this week released responses from its candidate questionnaire.
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Street Safety Group Releases Results of Candidate Questionnaire Ahead of Formal Endorsements

Streets PAC NJ, a political action committee advocating for safe, equitable, and sustainable streets in Jersey City, today announced the conclusion of its candidate questionnaire. The organization …

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The apparent case of domestic violence occurred just after 7 a.m. on the morning of January 24, 2023, at 340 Bergen Avenue.
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Man Sentenced to 25 Years in 2023 Killing of Jersey City Teacher

According to Acting Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello, 41-year-old Lucas Cooper was sentenced by Judge Mitzy Galis-Menendez to 25 years in New Jersey State Prison for the shooting death of Temar…

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In addition to the developer’s high-rise project, the hospital is also slated to undertake its own expansion project on the property.
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Council Urges Affordable Units, Union Jobs at Planned High Rises Near Medical Center

Several council members made clear Wednesday night that they intend to push for affordable housing and union jobs at a future high rise project on property south of the Jersey City Medical Center o…

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A civil jury voted 6-1 Tuesday to award $125,000 in punitive damages to a former Jersey City Public Schools employee.
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Jury Awards Public Schools Ex-Employee $125,000 in Punitive Damages in Retaliation Suit

A civil jury voted 6-1 Tuesday to award $125,000 in punitive damages to a former Jersey City Public Schools (JCPS) employee who sued the Jersey City Board of Education (JCBOE), claiming it retaliat…

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According to information supplied to the city’s Planning Board, the proposed development at 180 Baldwin Ave. includes, “six mixed-use ‘tower-on-base’ structures.
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Six-Tower Development Planned for Historic Baldwin Avenue Site

ournal Square residents are bracing for the next mega-complex coming to their neighborhood: a proposed six-tower, mixed-use 2,088-unit development on Baldwin Ave. at the site of a once-historic fac…

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jerseycitytimes.bsky.social @jerseycitytimes.bsky.social · 18d

An attorney told the council that his client could not afford the two-tower development, between Marin Boulevard and Van Vorst Street, without an abatement.
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Grand Street High-Rise with 15% Affordable Units and Tax Abatement Presented at Council Caucus

If constructed, one new high-rise project would allow Saint Peter’s Prep to construct a new end zone for its football field on Grand Street. The additional space for the athletic venue, offer…

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A civil jury has ruled in favor of a former Jersey City Public Schools employee who sued the Jersey City Board of Education, claiming that it retaliated against her for engaging in protected whistleblowing.
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Jury Finds Jersey City Board of Ed Discriminated, Retaliated Against Ex-Employee

A civil jury has ruled in favor of a former Jersey City Public Schools employee who sued the Jersey City Board of Education, claiming it retaliated against her for protected whistleblowing when it …

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Atim Annette Oton has organized this year's JCAST, moving it south to be headquartered at 150 Pacific Avenue in the Liberty Arts District.
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Reoriented and Facing the Future, JCAST Returns for its Thirty-Sixth Year

It’s hard to imagine the fall without the Jersey City Art and Studio Tour. JCAST (Oct. 3-5), the citywide blowout of open studios, gallery exhibitions, and art-adjacent activities, has always been …

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Speaking before a crowd of approximately 100 people in front of City Hall, Omar said that as mayor, Ali would be a bulwark against the president.
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Minnesota Firebrand US Rep Ilhan Omar Drops in to Endorse Mussab Ali

The Somali congresswoman — who recently survived a censure vote in Congress because of her views on the assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk — described mayoral hopeful Ali a…

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