Category: Jersey City News

An ordinance that would allow zoning changes to enable construction on a two-acre site behind the Historic Landmark Loews was adopted by the City Council at its Oct. 26 meeting, although questions about the potential project still remain. The ordinance partially clears the way for the construction of a residential and artist space on Journal …

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Billed as a forum about the issues, the Oct. 17 debate between the Hudson County Young Republicans and Young Democrats was raucous and fun, more like a social meetup than a political event, although among laughter and drinks some issues did get discussed. Moderated by political writer and NewarkInc.com editor-in-chief Mark Bonamo, New Jersey’s answer …

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Billed as a forum about the issues, the Oct. 17 debate between the Hudson County Young Republicans and Young Democrats was raucous and fun, more like a social meetup than a political event, although among laughter and drinks some issues did get discussed. Moderated by political writer and NewarkInc.com editor-in-chief Mark Bonamo, New Jersey’s answer …

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One by one, Port Authority police officers and their partner dogs walked to the front of the room at the Jersey City Port Authority facility to receive their diplomas. The Oct. 26 ceremony was as moving as any graduation you might see in June, proud police officers escorting their highly-trained canine partners, who will become …

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One by one, Port Authority police officers and their partner dogs walked to the front of the room at the Jersey City Port Authority facility to receive their diplomas. The Oct. 26 ceremony was as moving as any graduation you might see in June, proud police officers escorting their highly-trained canine partners, who will become …

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After significant public outcry against the Board of Education’s earlier attempt to name Public School No. 34 after board member Marilyn Roman, the board made a dramatic reversal at its Oct. 19 meeting and chose to name the school after President Barack Obama instead. The conflict arose in late August when a sharply-divided board voted …

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After significant public outcry against the Board of Education’s earlier attempt to name Public School No. 34 after board member Marilyn Roman, the board made a dramatic reversal at its Oct. 19 meeting and chose to name the school after President Barack Obama instead. The conflict arose in late August when a sharply-divided board voted …

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Rabbi Adam Dubin doesn’t own a TV. But he owns a computer, and he is very active in using it to help generate interest in Congregation Mount Sinai in Jersey City Heights. The synagogue was founded in 1906, and Dubin has inherited both the distinction and the problems associated with running the oldest continually operating …

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Rabbi Adam Dubin doesn’t own a TV. But he owns a computer, and he is very active in using it to help generate interest in Congregation Mount Sinai in Jersey City Heights. The synagogue was founded in 1906, and Dubin has inherited both the distinction and the problems associated with running the oldest continually operating …

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Mack-Cali announces Harborside 4 project Mack-Cali unveiled this week its plans to build Harborside 4, a 1.2 million-square-foot office tower located on the Hudson River waterfront in Jersey City. “We are pleased with the significant leasing momentum we’re seeing across our portfolio, particularly along the Hudson River Waterfront where occupancy achieved 95 percent,” said Mitchell …

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