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

By • May 21st, 2013 • Category: Blog, News, Politics

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

By • May 21st, 2013 • Category: Blog, News

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 [...]



With Eight Council Races Remaining, Some Healy Candidates Eye the Exit as Independents Gain Confidence

By • May 21st, 2013 • Category: Lead Story, News, Politics

We know mayor-elect Steve Fulop will have at least one ally on the City Council with Ward E Councilwoman-elect Candice Osborne’s outright victory May 14, but with three weeks until the June 11 runoff election, what is less clear is who will fill out the remaining eight seats. But that mystery is solving itself. In [...]



Survey Lets Customers Rate NJ Transit Services

By • May 21st, 2013 • Category: Blog, News

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

By • May 21st, 2013 • Category: Blog, News

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

By • May 20th, 2013 • Category: Blog, News, Politics

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

By • May 20th, 2013 • Category: Blog, News

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

By • May 20th, 2013 • Category: Blog, News, Politics

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

By • May 20th, 2013 • Category: Blog, News

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 [...]



Monday Morning News Roundup

By • May 20th, 2013 • Category: Blog, News

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 [...]