Resignations Shake Newark’s Landmarks Commission After Penn Station Controversy
Two leaders of Newark's Landmarks and Historic Preservation Commission have resigned following a controversial project at Penn Station. The departures have left the commission in limbo.
Jersey City Unveils New Statue Dedicated to Councilman Michael Yun
Councilman Michael Yun is now commemorated with a bronze statue in The Heights, Jersey City.
Jersey City’s Credit Rating Drops Despite Remaining Strong
Credit agencies gave downgrades to Jersey City during a year when New Jersey's overall rating rose.
Power Struggle: Newark City Hall’s Attempt to Remove Commissioner Over Infrastructure Dispute
Newark's City Council passed a controversial resolution in January that could shed light on a longstanding feud between city officials and preservationists.
Public Comment Begins on NYC’s Congestion Pricing Plan; Will It Take Effect?
Locals can now weigh in on the proposal, which would add a $15 fee for most drivers passing through a large swath of Manhattan.
Newark Passed New Rent Control Ordinance to Rein in Soaring Rents, But Did it...
A new ordinance outlaws rent increases of more than 5 percent a year on newly constructed units that weren’t previously governed by rent control.
Newark Wants to Loosen Zoning Restrictions But Activists Fear City Could Become Less Affordable
Newly proposed changes to Newark’s zoning laws intend to speed up development, ease the backlog in zoning board applications, and fill vacant storefronts.
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.
Weehawken Bans Short-Term Airbnb-Style Rentals
Weehawken council recently passed an ordinance that prohibits renting out any property for less than 30 days as part of an effort to combat quality of life concerns.
Brooklyn’s Indicted “Bling Bishop” Hiding Out in Paramus Mansion
Lamor Whitehead aka Bling Bishop, a preacher charged with fraud, has been cozying up in a 6,200 square-foot New Jersey home since being released on bail and maintaining his innocence.
