26 Blocks Doc

30/01/2024

“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will. Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them, and these will continue till they are resisted with either words or blows, or with both. The limits of tyrants are prescribed by the endurance of those whom they oppress.” – Fredrick Douglas

26/01/2024

RIP Councilman Yun. Putting the people ABOVE developers is what Council people are SUPPOSED to do. You don't rush irresponsible development.

Two ordinances dealing with redevelopment in Ward F were withdrawn during the Jersey City Council's Monday caucus meeting, leading to unexpected tensions bet...

12/01/2024

FOUR BUILDINGS ILLEGALLY CONNECTED UNDERGROUND IN NY.
Does this exist in Jersey City, too?

New York officials issued emergency work orders to stabilize buildings around the Brooklyn synagogue where a secret tunnel was revealed this week.

20/12/2023

It's been nearly a decade since the tragic death of Eric Garner on July 17th, 2014. His last words, "I can't breathe," became a rallying cry for millions worldwide, demanding justice and systemic change in the wake of needless violence. As we approach the 10th anniversary of Eric's untimely passing, the pain remains but so does the commitment¡ to ensuring his memory is honored and the lessons from his death are never forgotten.

The E.R.I.C. Initiative Foundation, founded by Gwen Carr, Eric Garner's mother, is producing a documentary to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of her son, Eric Garner, at the hands of the NYPD. We're raising money to complete the film.

18/10/2023

Set against the backdrop of widening income gaps, politics, and growing social concern, "It’s Basic" shows how guaranteed income pilots impacted the lives of Newark families and others across the country. We know if more people see the stories of our participants and learn about how life-changing guaranteed income can be for families, support for the movement will only grow.

Buy tickets to at NJPAC. Located in Newark, NJPAC is New Jersey's leading performing arts center.

12/07/2023

A 2016 report on the change of scenery in Jersey City's downtown

The Downtown area of Jersey City has changed a lot over the decades. What once was a place full of vacant lots and abandoned tenements is now booming with ec...

28/06/2023

"...before the Jersey City planning board approves the Scholars Village application, LSC should enter into a lease agreement with the Jersey City Board of Education (JCBOE)."
What say you?

It’s not clear what Scholars Village entails, but a Teachers Village within SciTech Scity would help Jersey City Public Schools recruit and retain teachers.

23/06/2023

It may soon get a lot easier to figure out who owns what in New York.

State lawmakers have signed off on the LLC Transparency Act, a measure that requires the names of owners behind limited liability companies to be added to a public database. The measure was approved by the Senate earlier this month and by the Assembly on Tuesday, meaning it now heads to the governor’s desk...!!!

23/03/2023

Councilman Gilmore's Quarterly Town Hall is an opportunity for members of the Ward F CommUNITY to address their concerns and receive various resources from the city of Jersey City.

Register in advance:
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Councilman Gilmore's Quarterly Town Hall is an opportunity for members of the Ward F CommUNITY to address their concerns and receive various resources from the city of Jersey City.

Register in advance:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrc-mgrTgpGtPj1eTCcaJZxGUfvfhTnIyl
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.