Hoboken Authorizes Use of Eminent Domain for Union Dry Dock
Hoboken will now attempt to negotiate the purchase of the waterfront property from NY Waterway, who wish to build a refueling, maintenance, and repair facility at the site.
Long Planned City Hall Annex to Break Ground this Week
After announcing the plan two years ago, Jersey City is finally beginning construction on its City Hall annex. According to the Jersey Journal, a groundbreaking ceremony is planned tomorrow for the 45,000 square foot project.
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.
Jersey City Loses Latest Battle With Kushner, Ordered to Pay Legal Fees
The city will fork over $137,000 in fees to several defendants and has a slew of litigation against them that could get expensive over the coming months.
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.
Hoboken’s City Council Set to Vote on Deal to Expand Southwest Park
A legal settlement permitting the city to purchase an acre of land in exchange for allowing greater development density at properties owned by Academy Bus will be debated, along with an $8.1 million bond ordinance that would fund the deal.
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.
Following Complaints, Hoboken Hires Two ‘Micromobility’ Officers to Enforce Scooter Safety
Hoboken residents have complained on social media about people riding on sidewalks, riding two to a scooter, and allowing kids to ride. Now, the city has hired two 'micromobility officers' to enforce safety.
New Jersey Councilman Compares Affordable Housing to Socialism
A council member in Wayne claimed during a recent meeting that New Jersey's affordable housing mandates “destroy suburban towns.”
