Category: Jersey City News

The West District police station has been officially named for Det. Melvin Santiago on the first anniversary of his death in the line of duty. “Three hundred sixty-five days ago, Det. Melvin Santiago was ambushed and murdered by performing his duties as Jersey City West District officer,” said Police Captain Michael Kelly during a ceremony …

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In what officials hope will be the next step toward the transformation of the Journal Square Transportation Center (JSTC), Chickpea Restaurant opened on July 9. Mayor Steven Fulop and Mike Marino, acting director of PATH, helped Himani cut the ribbon on the new store. Situated behind the main escalators to the PATH train platforms, the …

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Both The Rolling Stones and Bruce Springsteen have performed songs about tumbling dice, mostly in regard to romance. But for artist Kati Vilim, whose work is being featured by the Majestic Gallery for the next four months, dice play an even more pivotal role in the creative process. For one of her paintings on display, …

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The 18th annual three day St. Anne’s Festival in Jersey City will kick off starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 24. Started in 1997, the festival has become a popular attraction in Jersey City Heights, featuring song, dance, carnival games, and an assortment of ethnic food. Although this festival is not nearly as famous …

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Pedestrian friendly plaza approved on Newark Avenue After having addressed many of the concerns over access to businesses, a divided Jersey City Council voted 6 to 3 on July 15 to permanently close a portion of Newark Avenue near Grove Street to create a pedestrian plaza near several downtown businesses. Councilmen Richard Boggiano, Michael Yun, …

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Police Chief Philip Zacche joined Mayor Steven M. Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea on a tour of the proposed new police station site at the Marion Gardens Public Housing Complex on July 6. The tour was intended to show what the building looks like and to talk about how the building fits into …

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Imagine a picnic for more than 70,000 people, and you might get an idea of what the Jersey City Freedom & Fireworks Festival was like on July 4. Although not exactly like the legendary Woodstock Concert, plenty of cars lined up to get into the park site, and people by the hundreds spilled out of …

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Lloyd Goldman of BLDG Management used to play along the Jersey City harbor side when he was a kid. “This whole area was warehouses,” he recalled during the ribbon cutting ceremony on Jersey City’s latest luxury rental building, a 36-story building at 110 First St. called “The One.” Goldman said his family has been involved …

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For people looking for quality Spanish cuisine at a reasonable price, Raval Tapas Bar & Lounge may be just the place. The newly opened eatery located at 136 Newark Ave. near Grove Street is also destined to become one of downtown’s late night hot spots. Raval Tapas not only offers a brunch menu as well …

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They’re young, intelligent, creative, driven and not willing to give up easily. They’re a crew of filmmakers, actors, musicians, artists, and technical workers. They’re nearly all from Hudson County and are looking to make it big in the movies – together. They are led by local filmmaker Sam Platizky, whose production company Narrow Bridge Films, …

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