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Keith Pantaleon’s encounter with Jersey City cops led him to the New Jersey Oath Keepers, Edward Durfee cited the Patriot Act and Hurricane Katrina.
Keith Pantaleon's encounter with Jersey City cops led him to the New Jersey Oath Keepers, Edward Durfee cited the Patriot Act and Hurricane Katrina.
In 2016, ex-JCBOE Pres. Sudhan Thomas and his attorney, Paul Appel, used legal threats to stop the publication of a story which foreshadowed criminal indictments by federal prosecutors.
In 2016, Sudhan Thomas and Paul Appel used legal threats to stop the publication of a story which foreshadowed criminal indictments by federal prosecutors.
HCPO Det. Craig Iacouzzi claims he “never met anybody or spoke to anybody” from the Oath Keepers, but his name (minus one letter) is listed on the New Jersey chapter’s website.
HCPO Det. Craig Iacouzzi claimed he “never met anybody or spoke to anybody” from the Oath Keepers, but he's listed on the New Jersey chapter's website.
A teenage woman was charged as a juvenile in connection with the death of an infant baby found in a trash bin in Kearny, NJ.
A female teenager was charged as a juvenile in connection with the death of an infant baby found in a trash bin in Kearny, NJ.
Judge Jeffrey R. Jablonski wouldn’t allow filming of Rashawn Simmons’ trial for the attempted murder of a Jersey City police officer. The defendant was found not guilty by a jury.
Judge Jeffrey R. Jablonski wouldn't allow video cameras to record Rashawn Simmons' trial for the attempted murder of a Jersey City police officer.
Mayor Steven Fulop misinformed the public about the status of lawsuits related to the reorganization of the Jersey City Recreation Department.
Mayor Steven Fulop misinformed the public about the status of lawsuits related to the Jersey City Recreation Dept.'s restructuring during a recent podcast.
On her personal website, Jersey City Municipal Court Judge Karen DeSoto wrote “HHS Hides Information on how Vaccines Cause Autism.”
Mayor Steven Fulop announced he was nominating Karen DeSoto as a full-time Jersey City Municipal Court judge on April 1, 2021.
Jersey City council candidate Tom Zuppa is representing JCPD Sgt. Rossy Barzola in a civil rights lawsuit stemming from an altercation over a parking spot.
Jersey City council candidate Tom Zuppa is defending JCPD Sgt. Rossy Barzola in a civil rights lawsuit stemming from an altercation over a parking spot.
JCPD P.O. Angelo Alas suffered a fractured cheek bone during an encounter with Belmar cops at Bar A on July 4, 2019, according to a lawsuit.
JCPD P.O. Angelo Alas suffered a fractured cheek bone during an encounter with Belmar cops at Bar Anticipation on July 4, 2019, according to a lawsuit.
Five days after being fired from the HCPO, William Specht filed a four-count complaint in state Superior Court alleging Wrongful Discharge.
Despite being cleared of “harassment and discrimination” by an external investigation, Asst. Prosecutor William Specht was fired from the HCPO and he’s blaming “cancel culture.”
Despite being cleared of "harassment and discrimination" by an external investigation, HCPO Asst. Prosecutor William Specht was fired by Esther Suarez.
is a progressive initiative to reform the way election ballots are designed in New Jersey, but it won’t fix democracy in the Garden State.
is a progressive initiative to reform the way election ballots are designed in New Jersey, but it won't fix democracy in the Garden State.
Nearly eleven months after a one-day-old baby was found dead in a trash bin, a small group of citizens are still pressing for justice in Kearny, NJ.
The real story behind Mayor Fulop purchasing 272 Ogden Avenue is about transparency and a potential conflict of interest for Hudson County Assignment Judge Jeffrey Jablonski.
The real story behind Mayor Fulop purchasing 272 Ogden Avenue is about transparency and a potential conflict of interest for Judge Jeffrey Jablonski.
On Thursday, April 29, 2021, around 1:10 AM, Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) Officer Brandon McWayne initiated a motor vehicle pursuit of a Chrysler 300 suspected of being involved in a shooting earlier that night.
During the course of that pursuit, McWayne, assigned to the JCPD Street Crimes Unit and operating an unmarked vehicle, accelerated past the suspect's car and cut it off at the intersection of Bergen and Oxford Avenues.
After jumping out of the vehicle, McWayne discharged his firearm, then quickly got back in the vehicle to put the rolling car in park. Moments later it became evident that the driver and passenger were misidentified.
In a follow-up report, McWayne stated that he "accidentally discharged a live round in the vicinity of the front of the Black Chrysler 300." The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has been investigating the incident.
Except for a refusal to submit breath samples for DWI testing, all charges related to the May 2019 arrest of Jersey City activist Pamela Johnson by JCPD Sgt. Matthew Kilroy were dismissed.
All charges related to the May 2019 arrest of Jersey City activist Pamela Johnson were dismissed except for refusal to submit breath samples for a DWI test.
Stephen P. Savino claims he was brutally assaulted by Belmar cops after being denied entry to Bar Anticipation in July 2019, according to a federal lawsuit.
Judge John A. Young defied Gov. Phil Murphy when sentencing a former Jersey City cop convicted of Official Misconduct.
Judge John A. Young defied Gov. Phil Murphy when sentencing a former Jersey City police officer convicted of Official Misconduct.
The owner of TAPinto Jersey City, Steve Lenox, has been the spokesperson for the city's police officers union - which refused to support Denzel Suitt.
Records reveal that the 'Wrong Way on a One-Way' summons issued to JCPD P.O. Richie Lopez, which is at the heart of a ticket-fixing allegation, was dismissed due to a problematic axle.
Records related to Jersey City ticket fixing allegations reveal 'Wrong Way on One-Way' summons issued to P.O. Richie Lopez was dismissed due to a bad axle.
JCPD Deputy Chief Edgar Martinez’s response to questions about his residency, provided during a sworn deposition, conflict with the address listed for him in an internal police document.
Deputy Chief Edgar Martinez's statements regarding his residency in a sworn deposition conflict with the address listed for him in a JCPD document.
An anonymous Internal Affairs complaint accused attorney Paul Scalia of being involved in a ticket fix for JCPD P.O. Richie Lopez; supposedly on behalf of Deputy Chief Edgar Martinez, per sources.
A JCPD Internal Affairs complaint implicates Paul Scalia in a ticket fix for P.O. Richie Lopez; supposedly on behalf of Edgar Martinez, per sources.
Attorney John Caruso wasn’t camera shy when representing “Tan Mom,” so it’s odd that he bailed on the Denzel Suitt trial after realizing it was going to be filmed and publicized.
Given that John Caruso is best known as Tan Mom's lawyer, it's interesting he bailed on the Denzel Suitt trial after realizing it was going to be filmed.
Breaking down the State vs. Denzel Suitt on the B.L.E.S.C. (Blacks in Law Enforcement Servicing the Community) podcast. WATCH/LISTEN HERE:
Real Garden State publisher Michael Shurin discussed the State vs. Denzel Suitt on the B.L.E.S.C. (Blacks in Law Enforcement Servicing the Community) podcast...
The story might sound dull, but the injustice is real.
Ten points that explain how HCPO A.P. Christina Krauthamer falsely prosecuted JCPD P.O. Denzel Suitt for an alleged $600 theft during a traffic spot.
A Hudson County judge green-lighted a lawsuit alleging Hoboken police officers sexually assaulted a woman and engaged in a conspiracy against her.
Outside counsel has been investigating a racist, hostile work environment at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office under the leadership of Esther Suarez, according to various sources.
Outside counsel is investigating a racist, hostile work environment at the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office under leadership of Esther Suarez, per sources.
State Sen. Sandra Cunningham (D-31) was involved in a motor vehicle crash involving three separate cars and was arrested for suspicion of DWI, per JCPD sources.
State Sen. Sandra Cunningham was involved in a MVA involving three vehicles and was subsequently arrested for suspicion of DWI, per JCPD sources.
Interest in gun ownership has been skyrocketing in New Jersey for the past year. Google search "New Jersey firearms application increase" and you’ll find statistics ranging from 250% to 1000%.⠀
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For a long time, the only place to legally purchase a firearm in Jersey City has been Caso’s Gun-A-Rama on Danforth Avenue. Now there’s a new store in town, looking to serve Hudson County’s new gun owners.⠀
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Urban Tactical LLC., at 548 West Side Avenue., is owned and operated by minority, disabled veterans. One of the store’s owners, Fernando Colon-Jimenez, has roots in Jersey City and a passion for firearms that he developed during his military service.⠀
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For Colon, giving back to his community means providing gun safety & training. He’s also offering free courses for new gun owners purchasing their first firearm from Urban Tactical.⠀
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In addition to selling weapons, Colon and his business partners offer S.O.R.A. training and security services through their affiliated company Stealth Security. For more information about Urban Tactical, visit www.urbantacticalfirearms.com.
Real Garden State analyzes the investigation conducted by JCPD Sgt. Jocelyn Roldan (Torres) and presented to a jury by HCPO Asst. Prosecutor Christina Krauthamer during the trial of P.O. Denzel Suitt.
Real Garden State analyzes the investigation conducted by JCPD Internal Affairs and case presented to a jury by the HCPO during the trial of P.O. Denzel Suitt.
P.O. Stephen Wilson is accused of traveling to Atlantic City to pay for sex with children, which raises new questions about the officer going missing there in 2019.
JCPD P.O. Stephen Wilson was arrested on charges that he traveled to Atlantic City in order to sexually assault two underage girls, according to the NJOAG.
JCPD P.O. Anjolie Nieves was suspended without pay after being charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution by giving false information to a law enforcement officer.
JCPD P.O. Anjolie Nieves was charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution by giving false information to a law enforcment officer in East Rutherford.
These three individuals would be great choices for U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Hudson County Prosecutor, and Chief of Police for the Jersey City Police Department.
Real Garden State endorses Ricardo Solano Jr. for U.S. Attorney, Jamel Semper for Hudson County Prosecutor, and Mitch Schnee for JCPD Chief of Police.
Taxpayers spent approximately $21,000 to temporarily house a family from the Hoboken Housing Authority at a luxury hotel in Jersey City for three months.
Taxpayers spent approximately $21,000 to temporarily house a family from the Hoboken Housing Authority at the Global Luxury Suites hotel in Jersey City.
Concerned citizens should be alarmed that Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez is a frontrunner to be Pres. Joseph Biden’s pick for the next U.S. Attorney for New Jersey.
Concerned citizens should be alarmed that Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez is a frontrunner to be Pres. Biden's pick for the next NJ's U.S. Attorney.
Was Chief Mike Kelly forced out or did he decide to retire on his own? Real Garden State breaks down the complex backstory that led to a civilian police director assuming the JCPD chief’s responsibilities.
Part 1 of Real Garden State's break down of Tawana Moody, a civilian police director, taking over JCPD IAU following the retirement of Chief Mike Kelly.
Long before Patrick Mahomes II was an NFL & Super Bowl MVP, Willie Banks, a former MLB pitcher and Jersey City local legend, predicted he would play quarterback at a young age.
Long before Patrick Mahomes II was an NFL & Super Bowl MVP, Willie Banks, a former MLB pitcher and Jersey City local legend, predicted he would play QB.
JCPD P.O. Denzel Suitt was found guilty of something, but a deceptive press release about the verdict and incorrect news reports have lead to misinformation regarding the case.
P.O. Denzel Suitt was found guilty of something, but a deceptive statement from Prosecutor Esther Suarez has led to misinformation regarding the verdict.
Guilty or Not Guilty? Examine the evidence, witnesses, and arguments made during the the State vs. Denzel Suitt and make your own decision.
This article presents the evidence, witnesses, and arguments made by the prosecution and defense during the State vs. Denzel Suitt.
The Jersey Journal – the liberal newspaper which covers Jersey City for NJ-dot-com – censored black voices that sought answers for how a cop accused of excessive force was originally hired.
The Jersey Journal/NJ.com suppressed the concerns of black leaders that sought answers regarding how a cop accused of excessive force was originally hired.
Evidence collected by Real Garden State points to fascist JCPD P.O. Anthony Scalcione inciting gang violence via the since-deleted Instagram page JerseyCity_NewJersey.
Evidence points to fascist JCPD P.O. Anthony Scalcione inciting gang violence via the infamous Instagram page .
Jersey City residents have reported Hector Vargas to federal authorities after he filmed himself taking part in the U.S. Capitol siege.
Hector Vargas, infamous for accusations of stealing donations intended for the homeless, filmed himself with fellow Trump supporters in the U.S. Capitol.
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On Thursday, April 29, 2021, around 1:10 AM, Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) Officer Brandon McWayne initiated a motor vehicle pursuit of a Chrysler 300 suspected of being involved in a shooting earlier that night. During the course of that pursuit, McWayne, assigned to the JCPD Street Crimes Unit and operating an unmarked vehicle, accelerated past the suspect's car and cut it off at the intersection of Bergen and Oxford Avenues. After jumping out of the vehicle, McWayne discharged his firearm, then quickly got back in the vehicle to put the rolling car in park. Moments later it became evident that the driver and passenger were misidentified. In a follow-up report, McWayne stated that he "accidentally discharged a live round in the vicinity of the front of the Black Chrysler 300." The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office has been investigating the incident. #JerseyCity #HudsonCounty #NewJersey #GardenState #JCPD #JerseyCityPolice #HCPO #HudsonCountyProsecutorsOffice
Interest in gun ownership has been skyrocketing in New Jersey for the past year. Google search "New Jersey firearms application increase" and you’ll find statistics ranging from 250% to 1000%.⠀ ⠀ For a long time, the only place to legally purchase a firearm in Jersey City has been Caso’s Gun-A-Rama on Danforth Avenue. Now there’s a new store in town, looking to serve Hudson County’s new gun owners.⠀ ⠀ Urban Tactical LLC., at 548 West Side Avenue., is owned and operated by minority, disabled veterans. One of the store’s owners, Fernando Colon-Jimenez, has roots in Jersey City and a passion for firearms that he developed during his military service.⠀ ⠀ For Colon, giving back to his community means providing gun safety & training. He’s also offering free courses for new gun owners purchasing their first firearm from Urban Tactical.⠀ ⠀ In addition to selling weapons, Colon and his business partners offer S.O.R.A. training and security services through their affiliated company Stealth Security. For more information about Urban Tactical, visit www.urbantacticalfirearms.com.
An apparent motor vehicle stop & arrest on Neptune Ave. in Jersey City, NJ, escalated after police officers ordered witnesses filming the situation to disperse. Tensions between cops and those congregating at the scene peaked when an officer attempts to detain a young man by his hair. Mayor Steven Fulop has not commented on today's event at this time. NOTE: This Real Garden State video stitches together multiple clips to capture as much of the incident as best as possible.
ICYMI: Yesterday, under the threat of arrest, dozens of protestors demonstrated their opposition to emergency executive orders issued by Gov. Phil Murphy to combat the coronavirus pandemic in New Jersey. After rallying at a Walmart in Hamilton, the caravan of protestors made their way to West State Street in Trenton for what they dubbed “Operation Gridlock” - honking car horns and chanting various slogans, some with megaphones, demanding Gov. Murphy reopen the Garden State. While some protestors were issued summonses, the apparent leader of the event, Kim Pagan of Toms River, was charged by the New Jersey State Police with violating the emergency orders by organizing a prohibited event. Watch the video below to hear directly from two anti-vaccine actvists that participated in the protest, Ayla Wolf and Stephanie Locricchio, and listen to Gov. Murphy’s response. WATCH STEPHANIE LOCRICCHIO LIVE VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.locricchio/videos/10220917416060447/ WATCH AYLA WOLF LIVE VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/AylaWolf13/videos/3002159986498763/
Multiple shots were fired this evening on Wilkinson Ave. between MLK Drive and Bergen Ave, according to sources. Bullets from the gunfire apparently hit the facade of the Jersey City Police Department's South District precinct and Academy 1 Middle School, though, there is no known injuries at this time.
CCTV footage caputres the attack on a Jewish supermarket at 223 MLK Dr. in Jersey City yesterday. According to the New York Times, an assailant involved in the prolonged firefight that left six people dead, including one police officer, had published anti-Semitic and anti-police posts online and investigators believe the attack was motivated by those sentiments, a law enforcement official familiar with the case said on Wednesday. READ MORE HERE: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/12/11/nyregion/jersey-city-shooting.html
Video captures sound of shootout in Jersey City.
VIDEO: Law enforcement officers responding to the scene of an active shooter in Jersey City. Please avoid the area of MLK & Bayview/Bidwell.
BREAKING: Active shooter situation in the area of MLK & Bayview/Bidwell in Jersey City.
This cell phone footage is from the immeadiate moments following the July 28, 2018, officer-involved shooting in Lincoln Park. In the video, then-17-year-old Carlos Martinez identifies himself as an MS-13 gang member during an encounter with JCPD Det. Cesar Celestino and challenges the officer to fight him. READ MORE ABOUT THE CASE HERE: https://www.realgardenstate.com/officer-involved-shooting-in-jersey-city-trial-begins-for-state-vs-dt-cesar-celestino/ WATCH BREAKDOWN OF CCTV FOOTAGE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMS54CIkDlk
Hoping these two officers can work out their differences and bring some unity to the JCPD.
#FBF: Despite ultimately ruling in the state's favor, the aggressive tone of First Deputy Assistant Prosecutor Peter Stoma and his repeated interruptions of Hudson County Superior Court Judge Mirtha Ospina evoked an emphatic response from the bench. The tense exchange happened after defense attorneys motioned for the The State of New Jersey vs Joseph Ascolese, Kelly Chesler, and Michael O’Neill to be dismissed, claiming it was part of a pattern of evidence violations and a byproduct of “farming out” the investigation to the JCPD Internal Affairs Unit (IAU). READ HERE: https://www.realjerseycity.com/epiphany-leads-to-late-discovery-courtroom-drama-but-judge-denies-motion-to-dismiss/ WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuhPTKRXdtQ
#JerseyCity: One resident living in Downtown apparently had enough of two "open air preachers" that were "spreading the Gospel of Christ" with a loudspeaker - not the first incident involving the producer of the video. Over the past few weeks, Yokas Boslarelli, producer of Our Current Realty, has been causing issues for the Jersey City Police Department as people have been complaining that his activity is disturbing the peace. Boslarelli contests that he has constitutional rights, is giving "Jesus Christ the glory He deserves," and describes the unidentified person in the video as a "Demon-possessed man." Did the unidentified man in the video go too far, or was he justified? How should the JCPD handle "open air preaching"?
#JerseyCity: Christopher Drummond, a junior at Snyder High School, was honored by the city council tonight for helping to save a man's life at Audubon Park.
Seven years ago today, Army PFC Leroy DeRonde III was killed in action when his unit was attacked by enemy forces in the Chak-E Warkdak District of Afghanistan. DeRonde was “coming into his own, distancing himself from a hard-luck childhood and stepping up to take care of his family” when he died, according to a Star-Ledger report from June 2, 2012. Part of that hard-luck childhood included DeRonde’s mother dying of cancer in his early teens, which motivated him to join the military and take care of his family. "He realized he was going to put the family on his shoulders. The military was his calling to do that financially," DeRonde’s cousin, Jason Owen, told The Star Ledger outside the soldier’s family’s apartment on West Side Avenue at the time. "His life didn’t take hold until he was 22," said Owen, who noted DeRonde sent monthly checks home. "He was really taking the reins, he was ascending. The real tragedy here is from an upbringing that wasn’t so good he was working ... to help his family and to better himself." Furthermore, Owen told the Jersey Journal that "if he (DeRonde) had to write his own eulogy, I think he would say he took out insurgents," and added that "he'd be prideful, he knew the risk. He wanted combat and he was living his dream. Pride is the only word for it." According to a June 13, 2012, report from ABC’s affiliate station in El Paso, Texas, recalling the memories of his friend and fellow squad member was difficult for Spc. Luke Avila during a chapel ceremony remembering the lives of DeRonde and two other soldiers who were killed in action while deployed to Afghanistan. “There was no such word as quit in Private 1st Class LeRoy DeRonde, III’s vocabulary. He didn’t have an easy time growing up, but despite the loss of his mother at a young age, being placed in foster care, and dropping out of high school; he managed to overcome all the obstacles and more to do what he desired the most, which was helping his family,” said Avila. Avila a
Following the tragic death of her son Jeremiah "Prince" Grant, Kimberly Prince-Sylla founded the youth mentoring organization Jump4Jerry - which uses the sport of Double Dutch to expose children to great sportsmanship and teamwork. Through Jump4Jerry, Jeremiah's legacy lives on by giving other children the opportunity to build confidence, strong character, and to become active members of their community by helping others and giving back. Currently, the organization is fundraising to attend the International Double Dutch League Tournament of Champions at Lincoln University - the nation's first degree-granting HBCU - in Oxford, PA. If you'd like to help support the team make it to the tournmanent, please consider donating via PayPal (paypal.me/jump4jerry) or CashApp ($Jump4Jerry). #MothersDay #DoubleDutch #Jump4Jerry #JerseyCity #HudsonCounty #NewJersey #HBCU #Fundraiser
Be sure to check out Gotta Go Gaming LLC's free Street Fighter gaming tournament this Saturday at Columbia Park. The event - which is designed to fuse gaming and social awareness - will also include other video games, plus free face painting for kids. The tournament is hosted in conjunction with community organizations like the The Royal Men Foundation, BLESC (blacks in law enforcement serving the community), and the York Street Project.
Jersey City's Lewis Spears, an educator & activist, successfully released his first book - "You're The Answer To The Problem: From the Hood to Harvard and Back Again" - this past February. In an interview with Real Jersey City, Spears, who works as a Crisis Intervention Teacher at Dickinson High School, spoke about transitioning from Jersey City to Harvard and the message he wanted people to learn from the book. To purchase a copy, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Youre-Answer-Problem-Harvard-Again-ebook/dp/B07NRHDDFC
ATTENTION Uber: Please, at the bare minimum, refund this woman the cancellation fee, then open an investigation into the incident. #JerseyCity #JournalSquare #HudsonCounty #NewJersey #uber #uberdriver
This is what building trust and relationships with a community looks like. #JCPD #JerseyCity #JerseyCityPolice #HudsonCounty #JerseyCityPoliceDepartment #CommunityPolicing
Jersey City's Crisis is an artist, actor, and activist releasing his first official solo effort - Levels of Love. Crisis' top single, Spread Love, features Daria Jones and spreads a message of anti-violence and compassion. Be sure to follow both of these Jersey City artists and spread the love. Watch the full music video here: https://youtu.be/-0RibtnQ0OI As well, a short film is in the works reenacting tales from Crisis' life - including the loss of his parents at an early age, relationships with women, and how bonds with friends filled the void of not being very close with blood relatives.
On April 10, 2019, eighth graders graduating from Jersey City's James F. Murray P.S. 38 participated in a High School Signing Day honoring their academic achievements thus far. "An eighth grade signing day is unheard of," Assistant Principal Tyrone Bates said. "We just wanted to level it up, get them excited, and make them feel recognized." Bates modeled the event after National Signing Day, which has traditionally been the first day that a high school senior can sign a Letter of Intent to an NCAA school for a collegiate sport - particularly football. Some of the high schools P.S. 38's graduates will be attending include McNair Academic, County Prep, Marist, and University Academy Charter. Additionally, Principal Sandra Jones announced that one student was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Nyamwange Foundation for their academic achievements. The Nyamwange Foundation was founded by Joseph Nyamwange, a P.S. 38 graduate, as a way to give back to the people of Jersey City and honor his immigrant parents from Kenya. To read more about the foundation, click here: ��https://www.nyamwange.org/ Finally, congratulations to the P.S. 38 Class of 2019 and all the teachers & support staff who worked tirelessly to get them ready for high school and beyond!
Some might say Kennith Gonzalez is a longshot to become the next Hudson County Executive, but that isn't stopping the eighteen-year-old Republican from throwing his name into the ring. Gonzalez, a lifelong resident of Union City and freshman at Seton Hall University studying political science, is running on a platform of increasing transparency and lowering taxes in Hudson County. "I'm running because I want to make a difference," Gonzalez said. "The difference that our elected officials haven't made in 20 or 25 years." Gonzalez is challenging Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, who has held the office since 2002 - shortly after Robert Janiszewski resigned from the position due to corruption charges. Given that Hudson County is heavily Democratic, Gonzalez knows Pres. Donald Trump's unpopularity is an issue for him, but he hopes voters will judge him based solely on his own candidacy. "He's a Republican, and I'm a Republican, but my name is Kennith Gonzalez, my name is not Donald Trump." #JerseyCity #HudsonCounty #NewJersey #NJGOP #njpolitics #politics #UnionCity #SetonHall #Democrats #Republicans #GOP #HCDO
#FBF: "I'm here because it is the home of Democrats, because I believe today, that in this country, there are millions of Democrats who are just as unhappy with the way things are as all the rest of us are," Pres. Ronald Reagan said during a rousing campaign speech in Liberty State Park on September 1, 1980. Reagan would go on to defeat then-Pres. Jimmy Carter that year in a landslide victory. Nearly 40 years later, countless Democratic candidates are now engaged in a fierce primary battle for the opportunity to take on Pres. Donald Trump in 2020, but do any of them have what it takes to win over Republican voters like Reagan was able to win over Democrats? #JerseyCity #HudsonCounty #NewJersey #LibertyStatePark #Democrats #Republicans #RonaldReagan #Reagan #2020
Life-long Jersey City resident Thyson Halley might not wear a cape, but that doesn't mean he isn't a hero - especially to the people who make up the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. In recognition of his efforts, Halley was recently honored on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Donald M. Payne Jr. for his work as a Deaf Advocacy Leader. Some of that work includes fighting for educational, employment, housing and interpreting services, as well as teaching American Sign Language at the Bethune Center in Jersey City. Additionally, Halley's developed partnerships with the Jersey City Police Department, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, community activists, and elected officials, including Governor Phil Murphy, to help spread awareness for the deaf community. Furthermore, when Umar King, a deaf Jersey City resident, was killed after being struck by a stolen car evading police, Halley worked tirelessly to help honor the memory of his friend - including setting up a scholarship and renaming a section of Kennedy Boulevard in King's name. All that said, life hasn't always been easy for Halley. Diagnosed with Spinal Meningitis when he was two-years old, his family was told that he would be unable to speak, “walk or do anything.” Despite that early diagnosis, Halley has grown into a leader that stands tall and speaks with a purpose that has attracted many to his advocacy. Simply put, he represents the best of Jersey City and is an inspiration to many!
Back in 2014, Mayor Steven Fulop and Jared Kushner, then a real estate developer, were singing each other's praisies at the groundbreaking of the Trump Bay Street project in Downtown Jersey City. Since that time, Donald J. Trump, Kushner's father-in-law, was elected president and hired Jared as a White House Senior Advisor. Due to the bump in noteriety, and Trump's right-wing agenda, liberal activists targeted Kushner's family-operated development business for protests in Jersey City. Though the protests gained the support of Fulop and successfully halted major development by Kushner Companies in Jersey City, an empty lot remains in the center of Journal Square. Outside of the Journal Squared project, which is being built by Kushner's estranged relatives, no other major development has broken ground in the heart of the city during the Fulop Administration. Some, including Ward C Councilman Richard Boggiano (who represents the area), have been critical of the lack of progress. The empty lot on Sip & Bergen Avenues is now a legal nightmare stuck in the courts with no end in sight. At the same time, Trump's unpopularity in Jersey City is likely as high as ever. Which makes for one interesting question - Is it time for the Fulop Administration and Kushner Companies to get back to the negotiating table with the hopes of breaking ground in JSQ this year, or should both sides keep fighting through the courts for the sake of politics (which could go on for years)?
Though it's not HD video, the brutal assault of a Jersey City police officer on February 23, 2019, was caught on camera. The most interesting aspect of the incident, which occurred on Glenwood Avenue near Saint Peter's University, was the first officer responding to the scene. According to sources, JCPD officials plan to discipline the responding officer for their apparent inaction as the other officer was pummeled. While the video isn't crystal clear, there does appear to be a 15-20 second period in which the officer fails to take any meaningful action to assist their fellow officer until a second cop responds. Some cops think the officer in question should be fired for their alleged "inaction" responding to the incident. Full story pending disciplinary action. #JerseyCity #JerseyCityPolice #HudsonCounty #NewJersey #JCPD #BlueLivesMatter #ThinBlueLine #Cops
Just wanted to say that I've been labeled anti-cop so many times it would be impossible to keep track. In reality, I'm pro-accountability for law enforcement leadership. I get stories about stupidity like this, which can get officers in serious trouble, all the time. Unless it serves a purpose, like the point I'm trying to make right now, I almost never post them. Simply put, I'm only concerned with those calling the shots. I withheld the names of officers involved with this video as a professional courtesy and won't be reporting on this incident. Hope all is well with everyone that's been following, and that the officer involved in this incident didn't suffer serious injuries. - Real JC Publisher Michael Shurin
