Orange City Council Ignores all Budget Cut Suggestions, Voting to Raise Property Taxes
The Citizens Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC), a nine-member board comprised of local business professionals, opposed the 6.35 percent increase in the municipal budget.
LMC Reportedly Cancels 800-Unit Tower with School, Jersey City
The company announced in an email to property owners that they are no long pursuing a 50-story redevelopment that would have added a 300-student school to a Downtown Jersey City neighborhood.
Union City to Install Surveillance Camera Network
The city government will pay over $200,000 to install an outdoor security system.
In a Rare Move, Jersey City Takes Away a Developer’s Tax Break
The 15-year tax abatement for downtown development 372 9th was rescinded after Shuster Group failed to meet agreement terms.
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.
Jersey City Redevelopment Agency Plans to Buy Bergen-Lafayette Property
The JCRA plans to pay $455,000 for 97 Monitor Street near the Liberty State Park Light Rail stop.
Hoboken Files Eminent Domain Action to Expand Southwest Park
Hoboken just took a big step towards acquiring a parking lot that they wish to convert into open space.
Jersey City Suspends Food Truck Fees, Will Re-Work Ordinance
A new rule that would charge food trucks up to $200 a day to operate on certain Downtown streets has been suspended for now as officials have vowed to revamp the policy following community pushback.
Eliot Spitzer’s Company to Pitch High-Rise on Jersey City’s Summit Avenue
A group partially run by New York’s former Governor will soon be presenting plans for a 386-unit mixed use development.
As Nuclear Power Plant Closes, What is Lacey Township’s Economic Future Like?
The Ocean County community is seeking input on Wednesday as Oyster Creek shuts down.
