Dear Editor, I’m writing this letter to express my concern about the ordinance to remove Council President Brennan. On Wednesday, the council voted 5 to 4. Council members David Donnelly, Nidia Lopez, Steven Fulop, Rolando Lavarro and Viola Richardson voted in favor while Michael Sottolano, Bill Gaughan, Peter Brennan and Michele Massey voted against. It [...]
Calling the decision to strip Council President Peter Brennan of his presidency “illegal” and “arbitrary,” Mayor Jerramiah Healy has announced that he will be vetoing the newly approved law.
If the word “gala” brings to mind a moneyed crowd in ball gowns and tuxes demurely sipping champagne, “Jersey City gala” might suggest something else: A group diverse in age and occupation wearing Princess Beatrice hats, tutus, soldier suits and other “black-tie creative” outfits, eating, drinking and having a blast. In other words, Snow Ball. [...]
New Red Light Cameras Activated on Montgomery Street: Jersey City announced yesterday that a third set of red-light cameras would begin a roughly month-long trial phase at Merseles and Montgomery Streets starting at just after midnight last night. Mayor and Councilman Solicit Help for Philippines: Mayor Jerramiah Healy is teaming with Councilman-at-Large Rolando Lavarro, Jr., [...]
Viola Richardson and Rolando Lavarro were sworn in yesterday at City Hall as Jersey City’s newest at-large council members. Photos by Mark Dye Photo
Richardson and Lavarro Sworn In: Jersey City Councilwoman Viola Richardson and New Jersey City University administrator Rolando Lavarro were officially sworn in as the City Council’s newest at-large members. Look for more from JCI later today. Water Main Break on Tonnelle Avenue: Roughly 50 families were without water and the southbound lanes of Route 1&9 [...]
New Red Light Cameras Expected to Make the City Millions: Jersey City has quietly installed a new set of cameras at Jersey Avenue and 18th Street that will catch motorists blowing through red lights, part of an initiative officials hope will net the city $7 million annually. Richardson and Lavarro to be Sworn in Today: [...]
Gov. Chris Christie’s School Plan Focuses on Urban Districts: The Christie administration’s new accountability system for public schools will save its strongest measures for urban districts like Jersey City. Look for more from JCI today. Former Deputy Mayor May Be Sent to Prison: Jersey City’s former deputy mayor may have to report to prison today [...]
With Hudson County Clerk Barbara Netchert having finally certified the results for the two At-Large council seats– nearly a week after the actual election– the presumed winners on the night of Tuesday, November 8th, are the same as the official winners the morning of Tuesday, November 15th. Viola Richardson, formerly the councilwoman from Ward F, [...]
Election Results Finally In: Ward F Councilwoman Viola Richardson and Rolando Lavarro are officially the winners of last week’s Jersey City special election, according to final results posted yesterday by the Hudson County Clerk’s Office. Occupy Movement at NJCU: Roughly 50 faculty teachers, staff members and students of New Jersey City University rallied yesterday outside [...]
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