City of Hoboken Launches Task Force to Address Homelessness
Hoboken is the first municipality to launch its own dedicated task force to address homelessness.
Report Calls for Newark to Establish Land Bank to Sell Off City Owned Properties
New Jersey’s largest city should create a land bank like Detroit's in order to sell public property, according to the new Newark Forward report.
Lawsuit Claims Jersey City Public Safety Official Shut Down Developer’s Projects
A builder renovating two homes says that longtime politico Michael Manzo revoked his permits to “teach [him] a lesson,” later demanding a friendship to avoid his wrath.
Is Mayor Fulop’s Affordable Housing Plan Working?
The Atlantic’s Citylab recently published an article outlining Jersey City’s strategic development plan and its potential for success. They were optimistic.
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As Prosecution Rests, Will Senator Bob Menendez Stay or Will He Go?
The result of the senator’s corruption trial remains to be seen, but the conclusion could have a potentially large effect on New Jersey’s congressional representation over the next year.
Join Hillary Clinton In Jersey City Tonight for Senator Menendez Fundraiser
Tonight, Senator Menendez is bringing former Secretary of State and presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton to Jersey City for a fundraising event.
Lawsuits Fly, Tensions Flare Over Hudson County’s ICE Contract
The decision to extend an agreement with a controversial Federal agency that houses undocumented immigrants at a county jail has churned up a lot of emotions between activists and local officials.
Letters From Mack-Cali, Goldman Sachs, and KRE Included in JC’s Failed HQ2 Bid
Jersey City’s unsuccessful application to Amazon included 31 letters of support from local politicians and business leaders. We’ve gotten our hands on every letter for you to view.
Amid Backlash, Mayor Fulop Tweets Plans for a New, ‘Energized’ Exchange Place
New details on the proposed revitalization of Exchange Place, which show the Katyn Memorial removed, appear to have only added fuel to the fire.
Mayor Fulop Suggests Reval Will Impact Property Values, Proposes a Second One
On February 22, Mayor Steven Fulop outlined plans for what’s next in Jersey City including a second property tax revaluation in 2019.
