Category: Jersey City News

Although Macy’s decided to move its fireworks back to the East River this year, residents of Hudson County have other options including an all-day entertainment spectacular scheduled to take place in Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Bayonne, Union City, and Secaucus are also running events on different days this coming week, and the Meadowlands …

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The old saying claims that cats have nine lives. But what about dogs? For Jersey City photographer Jenna Leigh Teti, keeping the memory of pet canines has become something of a mission – especially for those who are terminally ill. A professional pet photographer, Teti lends her services to a local animal shelter, taking photos …

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for Loew’s could end up in court Although not yet formally approved, city officials expect AEG Live to get the contract to take over management of the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Journal Square. The Friends of the Loew’s, a volunteer group that currently manages the theatre, say they may appeal the decision. Published sources …

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A bone-chilling wind blew across Journal Square during the night of Jan. 28, the date of the official 2014 annual homeless count. Commuters rushed out of the PATH station with faces wrapped in scarves, gloved hands thrust deep in pockets. The steamed windows of the Burger King on Summit Avenue showed huddled figures inside, as …

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The ribbon-cutting ceremony at The Art House on Christopher Columbus Drive drew a curious cross-section of the city’s population. While political types mingled with many of the usual social elite, the crowd on June 6 also included artists and Ward F residents. Although ostensibly a luxury rental building, The Art House lobby also serves as …

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When Mary Gibson was born, much of the United States didn’t own a car or have an outhouse. The Great Depression hadn’t happened yet, nor had World War II—or World War I. Gibson was born in 1909, and she has outlived nearly everyone of that era. A Jersey City resident, she celebrated her 105th birthday …

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Global Terminals held a party to celebrate the grand opening of its $325 million expanded container port facility in lower Jersey City on June 18. Wine bottle corks popped. Food was served. Men came dressed as if for a prom. Women wore their best evening gowns. But when the hip hop music started, it was …

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“Help us win a new playground for our school,” said former Mayor Bret Schundler, as he and Mayor Steven Fulop joined teachers and students handing out flyers during the morning rush to the PATH at Journal Square. Somewhat reminiscent of political campaigning, the two mayors tried to get people to take a flyer that would …

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CarePoint proposes to divide Jersey City on ambulance service For months, a debate has raged in Jersey City over which provider to use for 911 ambulance service. One local hospital company said in June 18 letter to the City Council that splitting the city into two zones may work best. Peter Kelly, senior advisor for …

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