Council President Rolando Lavarro Discusses New Plans For Jersey City
In part five of our ongoing interview series with Jersey City’s nine city councilpeople, Council President Rolando Lavarro discusses plans and expectations for his next four years in office.
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.
After Multiple Violations, Hoboken’s 1 Republik Permanently Closing
The bar, which still has plans to expand into Jersey City, had its liquor license revoked by the City last week and will close for good in May.
Newark Seeks Your Input Regarding Amazon HQ2 Proposal
City officials will hold two public meetings this week regarding Newark’s application for Amazon’s second headquarters.
Union City Bans Manufacturing and Selling Marijuana
Even if New Jersey legalizes marijuana, you will not be able to make or buy it in one Hudson County town.
Officials Seek Developer For Journal Square Parking Lot Site
Jersey City officials are now accepting proposals for new developments at the site of a Newark Avenue parking lot. A City agency is hoping that proposed projects will include a boutique hotel.
Ward B Councilperson Mira Prinz-Arey on the Future of the West Side
With large-scale development projects in the works for the West Side, Ward B Councilperson Mira Prinz-Arey discusses the future of the neighborhood sometimes seen as one of Jersey City's forgotten areas.
Politics Still Shrouds One Journal Square As Kushner Cos. Plans to Move Forward
Financial delays and politics put One Journal Square in limbo. But a new investor and political meetings promise to bring the project back to life.
Discussing the Future of The Heights with Councilperson Michael Yun
Ward D Councilperson Michael Yun, who represents The Heights in Jersey City, discusses his outlook for the neighborhood during his next term in office after handily winning re-election last year.
Developer Wins, Opponents Lose, The Story of Jersey City’s First Micro-Unit Project
Why is a micro-unit project in Van Vorst moving forward despite significant community opposition?
