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In Keith Garcia’s paintings, objects of desire are often very far away.  Stages in the distance tantalize with floodligh...
11/03/2023

In Keith Garcia’s paintings, objects of desire are often very far away. Stages in the distance tantalize with floodlights and hot color.

In Keith Garcia’s paintings, objects of desire are often very far away.

Check out what's on tap for this weekend!
11/03/2023

Check out what's on tap for this weekend!

This weekend, Jersey City has great events, like the Run for Liberty 5K, Days of the Dead Celebration, and the Sgt. Anthony Park Fall Fest.

Jersey City is now the second worst city in the country for package theft.
11/03/2023

Jersey City is now the second worst city in the country for package theft.

Jersey City is now the second worst city in the country for package theft, according to a new study from home security firm Vivint. In a 2020 study, Jersey City ranked third. To analyze the problem of “porch piracy,” Vivint created a rating system called the porch pirate index, or PPI. The syste...

While a new report indicates that the torrid pace of rent increases continues in Jersey City has slowed, a broker who sp...
11/01/2023

While a new report indicates that the torrid pace of rent increases continues in Jersey City has slowed, a broker who specializes in upscale apartments isn’t worried about the market.

A broker who specializes in upscale apartments isn't worried about the market.

Check out Tris McCall's music picks for November!
10/31/2023

Check out Tris McCall's music picks for November!

For November we turn to artists you might not necessarily know about, but who are worthy of your attention.

The emphasis on targeting drivers for minor infractions detracts from the critical safety concerns our community faces.
10/30/2023

The emphasis on targeting drivers for minor infractions detracts from the critical safety concerns our community faces.

Dear Editor, I write to bring attention to the disproportionate focus on parking enforcement, overshadowing the pressing need to address escalating violent crimes and burglaries within our community. The recent incident involving Andrew Jerome Washington serves as a stark reminder of the urgency of....

A person was reportedly shot in the face last night in Bergen-Lafayette.
10/28/2023

A person was reportedly shot in the face last night in Bergen-Lafayette.

A person was reportedly shot in the face last night in Bergen-Lafayette. According to radio transmissions, the shooting took place at 27 Grant Ave. at approximately 10:00 p.m. A man reportedly knocked on the door, attempted to push his way in, and shot a person inside in the mouth. The man then ran....

Authorities announced today that the city will be cracking down on drivers with outstanding parking fines and cars illeg...
10/27/2023

Authorities announced today that the city will be cracking down on drivers with outstanding parking fines and cars illegally parked in residential areas.

The boots are coming back. Mayor Fulop and the Department of Public Safety announced today that the city will be cracking down on drivers with $300 or more in outstanding parking fines by booting the delinquent vehicles until the violations are settled. “The parking enforcement program looks to ho...

The sculpture exhibition closes a strong year for a gallery that isn’t always as loud or showy as its neighbors but rema...
10/27/2023

The sculpture exhibition closes a strong year for a gallery that isn’t always as loud or showy as its neighbors but remains a load-bearing pillar of the Jersey City arts scene.

The sculpture show closes a strong year for a gallery that isn’t always as showy as others but is a pillar of the Jersey City arts scene.

This weekend, there are a lot of great seasonal events in Jersey City. There’s the Harvest Fall Festival, Days of the De...
10/27/2023

This weekend, there are a lot of great seasonal events in Jersey City. There’s the Harvest Fall Festival, Days of the Dead Celebration, the Annual Autumn Festival, plenty of Halloween events, and more.

This weekend, there's the Harvest Fall Festival, Days of the Dead Celebration, the Autumn Festival, plenty of Halloween events, and more.

Two law professors think that Mayor Fulop and Director Shea misunderstand the law when it comes to Jersey City's potenti...
10/26/2023

Two law professors think that Mayor Fulop and Director Shea misunderstand the law when it comes to Jersey City's potential liability from cannabis.

Two law professors think that Mayor Fulop and Director Shea misunderstand the law when it comes to Jersey City's potential liability.

Sen. Mike Testa has accused Fulop of shoddy governance and Fulop’s spokeswoman has attacked Testa as irrelevant. New Jer...
10/26/2023

Sen. Mike Testa has accused Fulop of shoddy governance and Fulop’s spokeswoman has attacked Testa as irrelevant. New Jersey Monitor

A fight over a Jersey City agency’s request for state approval to borrow $157 million dollars offers a peek into the snide back-and-forth New Jerseyans may witness as it searches for its next governor. The bonding request has a handful of Republican leaders trading barbs with Jersey City Mayor Ste...

After months of delays and revisions, the City Council passed an ordinance that will change the zoning landscape across ...
10/26/2023

After months of delays and revisions, the City Council passed an ordinance that will change the zoning landscape across Jersey City.

Last night, after months of delays and revisions, the City Council passed an ordinance that will change the zoning landscape across Jersey City. The new ordinance creates new residential and commercial districts, allows accessory dwelling units, and overhauls various existing zoning districts and st...

It is said that endorsements count for little in politics. Nonetheless, the two slates vying for three Board of Educatio...
10/24/2023

It is said that endorsements count for little in politics. Nonetheless, the two slates vying for three Board of Education seats have picked up several endorsements each.

It is said that endorsements count for little in politics. Nonetheless, the two slates vying for three Board of Education seats have picked up several endorsements each. Endorsements for the three independent candidates are, as yet, unknown. Slates Children First (Lorenzo Richardson, Gina Verdibello...

“To finally have a lawful outcome was shocking” said Weller of the board decision.
10/23/2023

“To finally have a lawful outcome was shocking” said Weller of the board decision.

On Thursday night, the Portside tenants' efforts paid off when The Jersey City Rent Leveling Board said they were.

10/23/2023

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This event did not make it to us in time for our "This Weekend" email. So here it is for all who are interested.
10/22/2023

This event did not make it to us in time for our "This Weekend" email. So here it is for all who are interested.

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision.
10/21/2023

Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision.

Cockroaches, rats, and mold are just three issues plaguing Jersey City high schools, according to a group of student act...
10/21/2023

Cockroaches, rats, and mold are just three issues plaguing Jersey City high schools, according to a group of student activists.

Cockroaches, rats, and mold are just three issues plaguing Jersey City high schools, according to a group of student activists who appeared at Thursday night’s Board of Education public meeting. Members of the Revolutionizers of Jersey City High Schools include students from all eight Jersey City ...

After years of complaints and an increasingly fraught relationship with the city, Liberty Humane Society announced on We...
10/20/2023

After years of complaints and an increasingly fraught relationship with the city, Liberty Humane Society announced on Wednesday that it will close permanently.

After years of complaints and a fraught relationship with the city, Liberty Humane Society announced that it will close permanently.

As giddy as it can sometimes be, Tracy Jones confronts a serious topic — the growing problem of American loneliness.
10/20/2023

As giddy as it can sometimes be, Tracy Jones confronts a serious topic — the growing problem of American loneliness.

As giddy as it can sometimes be, it confronts a serious topic — the growing problem of American loneliness.

10/20/2023

Sixty-five years after Morris Pesin set out to turn an abandoned, toxic, rail yard into Liberty State Park, nature has returned with a gentle vengeance.

The attendees circulated around the room placing colored dots on the designs they preferred.
10/19/2023

The attendees circulated around the room placing colored dots on the designs they preferred.

A new report prepared by the office of Ward E Councilmember James Solomon raises concerns that faulty drafting may resul...
10/19/2023

A new report prepared by the office of Ward E Councilmember James Solomon raises concerns that faulty drafting may result in excessive lump sum payments being made for accrued government employee sick and vacation leave.

A new report from Councilmember James Solomon raises concerns that faulty drafting may result in excessive lump sum payments to employees.

Data indicates that the man drove in excess of 100 miles an hour in the seconds leading up to Monday's Paterson Plank Ro...
10/18/2023

Data indicates that the man drove in excess of 100 miles an hour in the seconds leading up to Monday's Paterson Plank Road collision.

Data indicates that the man drove in excess of 100 miles an hour in the seconds leading up to the Paterson Plank Road collision.

In good news for students, parents, and educators across the district, average scores increased compared to last year. H...
10/18/2023

In good news for students, parents, and educators across the district, average scores increased compared to last year. However, the overall scores were below the overall state proficiency rates.

Average scores increased compared to last year. However, the overall scores were below the overall state proficiency rates.

Its themes and tropes are the same ones you’ll see on the Netflix charts: family feuds, gangs, violence, blood, a tight ...
10/18/2023

Its themes and tropes are the same ones you’ll see on the Netflix charts: family feuds, gangs, violence, blood, a tight and troubling conflation of s*x and death.

The play's particulars remain familiar to everybody: family feuds, gangs, violence, blood, a tight and troubling conflation of s*x and death.

The Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority has announced the start of its residential lead water service line replace...
10/17/2023

The Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority has announced the start of its residential lead water service line replacement construction program.

The Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority has announced the start of its residential lead service line replacement construction program.

The state’s second biggest city has gone to federal court in a bid to keep police officers who use cannabis off duty fro...
10/17/2023

The state’s second biggest city has gone to federal court in a bid to keep police officers who use cannabis off duty from returning to its police force. (Courtesy of New Jersey Monitor)

The state’s second biggest city has gone to federal court in a bid to keep police officers who use cannabis off duty off its police force.

Would Whole Foods really insist that a shopper from the West Side find a parking space Downtown just to pick up a sustai...
10/17/2023

Would Whole Foods really insist that a shopper from the West Side find a parking space Downtown just to pick up a sustainably grown kiwi?

We asked our team of crack investigative journalists to find out what the parking situation will be.

Authorities have release additional details about this morning’s car crash that left three people dead and three others ...
10/16/2023

Authorities have release additional details about this morning’s car crash that left three people dead and three others injured.

Authorities have release additional details about this morning's car crash that left three people dead and three others injured.

Two McNair seniors teamed up with a local nonprofit called Triangle Park Community Center to create GRAM after seeing ma...
10/16/2023

Two McNair seniors teamed up with a local nonprofit called Triangle Park Community Center to create GRAM after seeing many Jersey City elementary school kids falling short in math competency skills.

Two McNair Seniors teamed up with local nonprofit Triangle Park Community Center (247 Old Bergen Road) to create GRAM

A car crash involving “multiple fatalities and injuries” was reported early this morning by the Hudson County Prosecutor...
10/16/2023

A car crash involving “multiple fatalities and injuries” was reported early this morning by the Hudson County Prosecutor.

A car crash involving "multiple fatalities and injuries" was reported early this morning by The Hudson County Prosecutor, Esther Suarez.

The police shooting of Andrew Washington continued to reverberate on Thursday night as the Municipal Council pulled a co...
10/14/2023

The police shooting of Andrew Washington continued to reverberate on Thursday night as the Municipal Council pulled a contract for a response team to handle mental health related 911 calls, and multiple speakers lambasted the city’s spokeswoman for comments she made about the Bergen-Lafayette man’s death.

The police shooting of Andrew Washington continued to reverberate as the council pulled a contract for a team for mental health 911 calls

A Jersey City public school substitute teacher has been arrested in connection with alleged s*x crimes involving student...
10/13/2023

A Jersey City public school substitute teacher has been arrested in connection with alleged s*x crimes involving students.

The latest, the biggest, and, indisputably best Art Fair 14c yet is now open at a landmarked train station in Liberty St...
10/13/2023

The latest, the biggest, and, indisputably best Art Fair 14c yet is now open at a landmarked train station in Liberty State Park.

The latest, the biggest, and, indisputably best Art Fair 14c yet is now open at a landmarked train station.

Tonight and Sunday!
10/12/2023

Tonight and Sunday!

Greenville Arts Crossroads, a group of artists and poets will be celebrating their first anniversary on October 12th at Three Thirds Cafe.

Passengers who rely on the four intra-city routes operated by A&C Bus Corp. will be able to keep riding now that NJ Tran...
10/12/2023

Passengers who rely on the four intra-city routes operated by A&C Bus Corp. will be able to keep riding now that NJ Transit has pledged to take over those routes.

Passengers who rely on the four routes operated by A&C will be able to keep riding now that NJ Transit has pledged to take over those routes.

Foodie dreams do sometimes come true.
10/11/2023

Foodie dreams do sometimes come true.

Foodie dreams do sometimes come true. Whole Foods announced today that its new Jersey City store will open on November 9.

Four of Jersey City’s nine lawmakers have endorsed state legislation calling for the creation of civilian complaint revi...
10/11/2023

Four of Jersey City’s nine lawmakers have endorsed state legislation calling for the creation of civilian complaint review boards statewide.

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Alumnus Paul Leibow's exhibition “FeelLicks," which was on view at Novado Gallery in Jersey City last fall, was selected as one of the best art shows of 2021 by Jersey City Times.
Wonderful article from the Jersey City Times about the event on Monday, when the Masbia Soup Kitchen Network partnered with us and Ocean Live Poultry to give halal meat to our friends from Afghanistan and elsewhere!
Jersey City Public Schools are going through so much with the budget cut, the pandemic, violence and teacher shortage. Although our city keeps the mayor from having any say in the school operations, the city needs to work together. The winner of the 2021 Jersey City Mayoral election will have a tough task. What can this new candidate do to help ease the pain of parents.
Parents, this is your time to find out who he is, is he the best choice for you and your family, and most importantly, is he the best example for our children, the future leaders of our great city.
Join me, Shanna Givens, Parent/educational activist, Friday October 21, 2021 . Virtually!!! Come on in and let Mr. Spears tell you who he is and see if he can help you make a decision on who is fit to run Jersey City on November 2nd

🚨NEW EPISODE IS ONLINE!🚨

I welcome back Jersey City Times Founder and Publisher Aaron Morrill to this 5 TIME AWARD-WINNING podcast!

We discussed local stories involving the entrance of Lewis Spears into the Mayoral race, the most interesting races for City Council in Jersey City, the current political climate, the job performance of Mayor Steven Fulop and much more.

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Once again, it’s the BEST analysis of today’s political climate in Hudson County courtesy of New Jersey’s PREMIER JOURNALIST Fernando Uribe!

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Ward A and Ward F Candidates' Forum, Monday, 10/4 via Zoom. Register here -
Come out Wednesday night for Mulligans Stand Up Comedy Night September. We have another great show and want to pack the place out again.

Where: Mulligans Hoboken
When: 730pm Doors . 8pm Show
How Much: Free. Please reserve your spot but walk ins are welcome.
Who: Keno Williams Sashalyn Sashalyn Dan Frank James Mac Andre Townsend Karen Krents and Abby Washuta.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mulligans-stand-up-comedy-night-september-tickets-169861053985
FREE school supplies will be distributed in Jersey City tomorrow. This Saturday!
Aug 28th from 10am-12pm
where: 459 Martin Luther King Dr.
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🚨NEW EPISODES ARE ONLINE!🚨

As this 5 TIME AWARD-WINNING podcast is on Summer Break until September, you can check out recent episodes via:

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New Jersey's PREMIER JOURNALIST is PROUD to partner with my amazing sponsors to bring you this weekly informative podcast.

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Since March 2017, this program brings you the BEST analysis and commentary concerning the political climate in the Hudson County.

During these warm days, whether you’re on the beach, driving to the beach or simply staying cool indoors, tune in and trust me, you’ll be glad you did.

Recent guests have included:

Hudson County Democratic Organization Chairwoman Amy DeGise
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Jersey City Times Publisher Aaron Morrill
HudPost Founder and Publisher James de los Santos
Jersey City Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey
Union City, New Jersey Mayor Brian P. Stack

and many more!
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This pilot childcare and co-working space is the solution for busy parents that need help taking care of their babies under 4 years old and adults that need affordable spaces to work.

This concept company was developed by our founder and local serial entrepreneur, Mishal Avichal, looking to make a difference in Jersey City. It will be staffed by professional childcare providers and have a separate co-working space with free Wifi and more!

Not a parent of a toddler, but still looking for space?
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