Category: Jersey City News

For the second year in a row Jersey City has announced that it will not hold its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration in Liberty State Park, in an effort to save money. While some residents may be disappointed, most will probably still head to the waterfront to watch the annual Macy’s fireworks in the …

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The former chief financial officer and chief executive officer of Circle Systems Group Inc., a leading supplier of athletic equipment and reconditioning services, have been charged with allegedly directing a long-running fraud against schools in New Jersey that included Bayonne and Jersey City. U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said a week ago Wednesday that Mitchell …

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Fulop wants to consolidate two city departments with county City Council member Steven Fulop (Ward E) announced a plan on Tuesday to introduce resolutions to consolidate two city departments with their counterparts at the county level. Councilwoman Nidia Lopez (Ward C) was also involved in the plan, but said she did not agree with consolidating …

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A heated argument erupted Thursday night between Jersey City resident Yvonne Balcer and Councilwoman-at-Large Kalimah Ahmad. The City Council (9-0) approved a 30-year tax exemption for a low- and moderate-income affordable housing project being built by Pacific Landing Urban Renewal Company. The vacant lot where the property will be built is at 319 Pacific Ave., …

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Anyone looking for a quick hotdog at lunchtime would be hard-pressed to find one near the Grove Street PATH Station. Not that the area doesn’t have its fair share of food trucks that cater to the office and after-work crowds in the afternoons and evenings. It does. At least four food trucks can be found …

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By now, everyone knows the argument: Fresh organic fruit and vegetables are among the healthiest foods to eat, but they are often difficult to find and expensive to buy. Over the years many communities, including Jersey City, have developed various ways to make organic food more accessible. Farmers markets have been one of he most …

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Despite harsh economic times, officials and developers cut the ribbon for the tallest residential building in New Jersey on Thursday, and now all it needs are new Jersey City residents to fill its 524 apartments on the Hudson River. “Winter of 2008 was the start of the real estate depression,” said Carl Goldberg, a partner …

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Many soldiers appreciate visits from performers who volunteer their time to visit and provide entertainment that helps break up the monotony of deployment. Less than a year after their last visit to Iraq, Vertical Horizon returned April 9 for another tour. Sgt. Raymond Mandap, a Jersey City, N.J., native, performed on stage with the band. …

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