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Mayor-Elect Fulop Says Mass Retirement of Police Brass Could Cost City $5 Million; Says City Will Audit Unused Compensation Day Claims»

Mayor-elect Steve Fulop has a list of 27 names who have put in their papers for early retirement starting on June 1 and going through the end of the year, including that of Police Chief Tom Comey and three of his deputy chiefs, with an estimated payout of $5 million in unused compensation days. “The [...]

JC Residents Encouraged to Donate to Tornado Relief Efforts in Oklahoma»

Locals who want to help the victims of the tornado which struck Moore, Okla., outside Oklahoma City, on Monday can make donations online, Jersey City officials announced. The city is encouraging locals to support the victims of the EF5 tornado, which has killed at least 24, by contacting the American Red Cross here, where they [...]

Updated: Final Ward C/D Joint Candidate Debate to be Held May 31, Incumbent Councilwoman Lopez to Skip in Favor of Fundraiser»

There will be one more opportunity to hear from the remaining runoff candidates in both Ward C and Ward D when SpeakNJ, in conjunction with JCPAC and Hudson County TV, hold the final debate of the election season. Set for Friday, May 31, at 7 pm in St. Anne’s Church (255 Congress Street), three out [...]

Independent Ward C Council Candidate Rich Boggiano to Hold Fundraiser May 29»

If Ward C Council candidate Rich Boggiano liked his chances two months ago when he was facing a field of four candidates – two of whom were part of big money mayoral tickets — his campaign says he likes them even more now, when he faces a runoff against just one candidate: incumbent Ward C [...]

Miller Branch Library Hosting Forum on Improving Community»

Got ideas on how to improve the community? Three local community leaders will discuss how to build a better community at the Miller Branch Library in Bergen-Lafayette as part of its Community Awareness Series next week. At the forum, the guest speakers will discuss local issues and possible solutions for each. Speakers include William Braker, [...]

Wednesday Morning News Roundup»

Lucky Store Sells Million-Dollar Powerball Winner: Sherif Samaan and his wife Ashgan George, the owners of Deli Five Stars on Central Avenue, discovered Monday that a customer from their store won a $1 million prize in Saturday’s Powerball drawing. Goat Loose on Pulaski Skyway Backs up Traffic for Miles: A goat that apparently escaped the [...]

State Sen. Cunningham, Freeholder O’Dea to Co-Chair Mayor Elect Fulop’s Transition Team»

As the final leg of the election season sorts itself out in the June 11 runoff, Mayor-elect Steve Fulop has begun the process of transitioning into his newly elected position with the help of two familiar faces: State Senator Sandra Cunningham and Freeholder Bill O’Dea. Fulop is set to take over for Mayor Jerramiah Healy [...]

City Offering Summer Jobs; Applications Due June 14»

Locals can apply for summer jobs through the city’s seasonal summer employment program through June 14. Several workers are needed in diverse positions during the summer for various recreation and education programs. Positions include recreation supervisors and aids for the Summer Fun and Project GLAD programs and recreation attendants for the aquatics program. Many of [...]

Survey Lets Customers Rate NJ Transit Services»

NJ Transit customers can weigh in on how the public transportation is doing and how they can better serve the community through their latest survey. Between May 6 and 24, customers can rate NJ Transit on the mode of transportation they use most frequently including NJ Transit bus, rail, light rail and access link. The [...]

Tuesday Morning News Roundup»

St. Peter’s Awards 800 Degrees in First Ceremony as University: As the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance” graduation march played, more than 800 St. Peter’s University students filed into the arena at the PNC Bank Arts Center for the university’s 122nd commencement exercises. PS #24 Deals with Tragedy of Schoolmate’s Killing: The reality of death intruded [...]

Deadline to Register to Vote in June 11 Runoff is This Tuesday by 9 PM»

Jersey City residents who have not yet registered to vote can still do so in time to cast a ballot in the June 11 Council runoff race, when all Council positions but the Ward E seat remains up for grabs by the top two finishers on May 14. Unregistered residents should stop by City Clerk [...]

PHOTOS: Hamilton Square Spring Blossom Party»

Hamilton Square businesses banded together on Friday for the Spring Blossom Party, which featured music, wine, refreshments, free massages from Evolve|Revolution and a raffle with prizes from local businesses like Art House Productions, DOCO Market and Café, Hazel Baby, Hound About Town, GP’s Restaurant, Madame Claude Wine, Smith and Chang General Goods and Sophie Sophia. [...]

Appellate Court Decision on Controversial New Jersey Voting Machines Expected for this Summer»

The latest decision in an eight-year long legal battle by civil rights groups looking to replace New Jersey’s voting machines is expected this summer, when the state’s Appellate Courts will determine whether the machines’ potential flaws constitute a violation of the right to vote. The case, known as Assemblyman Reed Gusciora, Stephanie Harris, Coalition for [...]

Liberty Science Center Genius Gala Honoring Richard Branson, Garry Kasparov, Cori Bargmann»

The Liberty Science Center (LSC) will honor entrepreneur Richard Branson, chess player Garry Kasparov and neurobiologist Cori Bargmann at their Genius Gala 2.0 this week. On Friday, May 24, LSC will honor the three at a gala which will also feature their magician-in-residence, David Blaine. The performer and endurance artist, who has been a great [...]

Open Calls for Art, Auditions and Other Creative Opportunities»

Looking for creative opportunities? Here are a couple open calls for art in the area. There are opportunities here for visual artists as well as performers. Do you have information about a call for art, audition or similar opportunity? Email summerhortillosa[at]gmail.com. VISUAL ART City Hall — Today, May 20 Four Word Progress is looking for [...]

National Pet Month: Liberty Humane Society»

National Pet Month: Liberty Humane Society By Irene Borngraeber, Executive Director 9:00 a.m.: Animal control arrives with two dogs. 9:07 a.m.: A family comes to ask what they can do about the friendly cats in their yard. 9:14 a.m.: A woman arrives in tears because her untrained dog is now too much for her to [...]

Monday Morning News Roundup»

Many Hurricane Sandy Insurance Claims Closed Without Payment: While the insurance industry likes to note that the vast majority of Hurricane Sandy claims are now closed, a review of state data shows that nearly one out of every four of those claims resulted in no payment to a policyholder. Ferris Students Tops in Blood Donations [...]

This Weekend’s Best Bets»

For full listings, check out the Cultural Calendar. Want your event listed on our calendar? You can submit it yourself — just click here and follow the simple instructions. TODAY See art and buy local at the Creative Grove Artist and Designer Market (3 pm). Hamilton Square’s businesses band together to welcome the season with [...]