Category: Jersey City News

Long-awaited changes that will set new regulations for live entertainment in the city have been postponed by the City Council after constituent groups raised new concerns. City officials will now revisit the changes and plan to introduce them in January. The city has for years struggled with how best to balance the growth of its …

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Residents throughout Jersey City packed a Summit Avenue church Wednesday to express concerns and reservations over the proposed sale of Christ Hospital to a for-profit hospital chain. “I understand the hospital is in a state of financial crisis. And I recognize that it needs to be economically viable in order to stay open,” said community …

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New York City and Los Angeles are teeming with actors looking for that one movie role, that one TV show, or that play that will get them noticed and launch their careers. The scene is no different in Chicago, another outpost of the theater world, where scores of actors pay dues in supporting roles and …

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The Hudson County freeholders have raised serious concerns about the future of a proposed solar energy program that might reduce energy costs to the county and some municipalities, saying that participation in a 15-year contract could force the taxpayers to repay a $5.7 million loan if rates for solar power keep dropping. The Hudson County …

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Holiday Hudson Reporter advertising, editorial deadlines Because of the holidays over the next two weeks, the Hudson Reporter newspapers will have special advertising and editorial deadlines. In addition, the office will be closed on three days for holidays. The office will close Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26. It will reopen Tuesday, Dec. 27. …

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The late-August storm that was Hurricane Irene is long gone. But thousands of New Jersey residents, including some in Jersey City, say they are still dealing with the aftermath of flooding and property damage. And while Irene was a rare “100-year” storm that caused major flooding in several cities and towns, residents of two downtown …

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The city gave business owners and several neighborhood associations a sneak peek Monday at proposed changes to laws that regulate live entertainment and noise levels at bars and restaurants throughout Jersey City. The city has for years struggled with how best to balance the growth of its nightlife scene with the needs of residents – …

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A controversial proposed natural gas pipeline that is expected to be routed through Jersey City and Bayonne, as well as near the Hoboken border, has received a major boost from a state environmental agency. Bob Martin, commissioner for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), announced Dec. 2 that his agency has approved several …

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When the 40 Owls Gallery opens next spring in lower Manhattan with its debut exhibit, “Distinct Ethnic Magical Tales,” the event will be the culmination of months of artistic teasers posted to the galley’s website. Since November, four-minute webisodes have been posted to www.40Owls.com featuring the three artists whose work will be featured in the …

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