New Details on Van Sciver Project in Trenton Show 120 Units, Restaurant, and Fitness...
New information has been released about the proposed redevelopment project at the site of Trenton’s Van Sciver Building that we reported on last week.
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.
Why a Demolition Ban Wasn’t the Right Answer for Jersey City
The recently announced executive order, placing a temporary moratorium on demolitions of one-four family homes, doesn't address the real issue facing Jersey City's future growth.
Union City to Install Surveillance Camera Network
The city government will pay over $200,000 to install an outdoor security system.
Council Could Revoke Plans to Sell Former Orange Police Station to Condo Developer
An old police station on Lincoln Avenue in Orange was expected to be sold for $1.2 million to a developer so that a project with 60 condominiums could be constructed. Now, the Orange Municipal Council is seeking to revoke the contract of sale and more.
City of Hoboken Launches Task Force to Address Homelessness
Hoboken is the first municipality to launch its own dedicated task force to address homelessness.
Lawsuit Seeks to Toss Jersey City’s Demolition Moratorium
Four property owners have sued the city over an executive order that placed a six-month freeze on accepting permit applications to tear down 1-4 family homes.
Could Jersey City Finally Get an Affordable Housing Ordinance?
Dueling inclusionary zoning ordinances and a large affordable component that could be included in the Bayfront development have created optimism that officials might address a longstanding issue.
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.
Jersey City’s Property Tax Rate Finalized at 1.48%
Following the city’s first revaluation in almost three decades, their certified tax rate came in lower than expected.
