Hoboken Approves New Hilton Hotel Deal With $3.2 Million in Givebacks
The reworked pact, which no longer includes a renovation of the city’s YMCA, clears the way for Hoboken’s planning board to hear the application and move the project forward.
Lawsuit Alleges Developer of N.J.’s Tallest Building is Defrauding Condo Purchasers
Seven buyers claim that China Overseas America inflates the square footage of residences at their 99 Hudson Street project and allege a slew of other defects throughout their scathing 59-page complaint.
Settlement Reached in Alleged ‘Theft’ of Orange Police Officer’s Pension
This settlement adds to a litany of legal trouble that has plagued Orange over the last six years, including FBI investigations into the goings-on at City Hall which has so far ensnared eight individuals with criminal charges.
Heights Hospital Owners Sue Jersey City Over Zoning Changes
The owners of the former Christ Hospital have filed a lawsuit claiming Jersey City illegally changed zoning rules after a major redevelopment proposal was submitted.
Lawsuit Looks to Block Newark’s First Wawa Location
The Broad Street Neighborhood Association is looking to void approvals the city’s planning board granted to the 24-hour convenience store.
Lawsuit Claims Jersey City’s Board of Education Referendum is Illegal
A local educator is taking the city to court looking to toss an upcoming public ballot question about switching to an appointed school board in place of the currently elected one.
Hoboken’s City Council Set to Vote on Deal to Expand Southwest Park
A legal settlement permitting the city to purchase an acre of land in exchange for allowing greater development density at properties owned by Academy Bus will be debated, along with an $8.1 million bond ordinance that would fund the deal.
Union City Sues to Block 675-Unit Development in Hoboken
Union City is taking Hoboken to court to stop a three-building project, claiming officials are misrepresenting the development’s height and engaging in a “quid pro quo” by accepting community givebacks.
Pegasus Enterprises Sues Jersey City Over 100 Colden Street Development
The company claims both the planning board and Municipal Utilities Authority are refusing to process two separate applications they submitted, which has stalled the project and violated their civil rights.
Court Rules Four Hoboken Developments Must Provide Affordable Housing
The decision caps an eight-year legal battle and will create 56 affordable housing units within four Hoboken properties.
