Plans for a Jersey City Casino Stopped Cold by New Jersey Voters
Voters in New Jersey spoke yesterday, overwhelmingly rejecting the expansion of gaming outside of Atlantic City. Ultimately, stalling any plans for a casino in Jersey City.
Jersey City Reval Continues, Formal Appeals Deadline Extended
Hudson County officials announce extension for Jersey City property owners to file tax appeals.
Finalized New Jersey Liquor License Reform Bill Moves Forward
The state’s Assembly advanced a bill that would create two new types of licenses for restaurants without bar areas, which would give eateries cheaper booze-serving options.
Jersey City Freezes Rent at Most Smaller Buildings Amid COVID-19
The council’s recently passed ordinance outlaws rent increases through at least August at many properties that have four apartments or less and at all rent-controlled units.
Sayreville Passes Redevelopment Plan for Amboy Cinemas Site
The first step has been taken to revitalize a theater in the Raritan Valley town that has been vacant for almost two decades.
Is Jersey City Doing Enough to Stay Affordable?
Both candidates in the city’s mayoral race discuss affordable housing, what’s currently being done to support it, and what they want to see moving forward.
Newark Goes Months Without Posting Planning Board Agendas Online
Agendas and minutes from Newark’s planning, zoning, and landmarks meetings have not been published online since March. This comes after the website was down for nearly the entire winter.
Jersey City Could Severely Limit Airbnb Rentals
A few years after embracing short-term rentals, the city council is weighing an ordinance that would place heavy restrictions on them in the name of combating a housing shortage.
Despite Wave of Public Criticism, West Orange Town Council Votes in Favor of Controversial...
The West Orange town council passed a resolution this week to designate an office park an “area in need of redevelopment.” The 4-1 vote stands at odds with the wave of public criticism during the meeting against the designation, which paves the way for a windfall tax abatement.
Jersey City Residents are Fed Up with Litter – Who’s to Blame?
Despite new cleanup efforts, Jersey City residents argue that enforcement and infrastructure improvements for litter are still needed.
