As a young African-American living in one of the worst wards in the city, I’m announcing I will run for a City Council seat in 2013. I’m a Marist High School senior who will be attending Seton Hall University in the fall. I want to bring change and reform to my ward. I’m sick and [...]
When Jersey City was forced to vacate the offices it leases at 201 Cornelison Avenue in December after a burst pipe flooded the facilities, it was believed to be a temporary but necessary measure. But as it turns out, city officials say it was a blessing in disguise, as it allowed the city to break [...]
The City Council last night approved an ordinance allowing Jersey City to increase this year’s budget by more than 2 percent over last year’s, if need be, by a 8 to 1 vote, with Ward E councilman Steven Fulop casting the lone “no” vote. Despite being described by Ward A councilman Michael Sottolano as a [...]
Seven years after it began, the restoration of Jersey City’s historic Apple Tree House entered its final phase Wednesday night with the passage of two resolutions by the City Council. Despite what has by all accounts been long and frustrating process, and despite the city’s fiscal problems, the council — urged on by community members supporting the cause — found the landmark a worthwhile cause even in tight economic times.
More than 100 residents and union workers came out to be seen — if not heard — at last night’s City Council caucus meeting, where Texas-based Spectra Energy gave a presentation on its proposed natural gas pipeline through Jersey City.
A $120,000 contract that led to a dustup between Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy and Ward E councilman Steven Fulop two weeks ago is back on the City Council’s agenda this week after being withdrawn at the last meeting. The contract, with Jersey City-based Certified Products, would be for “parts and repairs for road maintenance [...]
The winning bid for Jersey City’s planned citywide property tax revaluation raised some eyebrows at Monday night’s City Council caucus meeting when it was revealed that former business administrator Brian O’Reilly now works for the firm, West New York-based Realty Appraisal Company.
Millions of dollars in potential one-time revenue for Jersey City failed to materialize at last Monday’s City Council caucus meeting when it was revealed that a fee often assessed to the transfer of tax abatements was not included in the initial agreement concerning two soon-to-be sold office buildings looking to transfer their abatements.
After months of discussion on various versions of the proposal, the City Council passed an ordinance Wednesday requiring that any non-unionized municipal employee work 25 years for the city in order to receive lifetime health benefits. Previously, the city was able to, when it wanted, grant the benefits to employees who had served 25 years [...]
State-of-the-art facility or glorified parking garage. Regardless of how the specifics are depicted — by the administration and Ward E councilman Steven Fulop, respectively — the City Council was updated this week on the development of the Linden Avenue East site where the new DPW/JCIA shared facility will be.
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