West New York Plans to Ban Airbnb Rentals
The Hudson County town is seeking to end short-term vacation rentals this week. Those who violate the new ordinance could face hundreds of dollars in fines.
Battle Over Union Labor On Abated Properties Chugs On
A Jersey City ordinance that says developments granted property tax abatements must hire union labor on their projects was struck a blow last week by an Appeals Court, although the city’s top official says the matter is far from settled.
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.
JCRA Wants to Buy Vacant Center Street Properties in Jersey City
In the midst of controversy regarding possible development in the Bates Street Redevelopment Area, the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency is looking to buy two lots in the neighborhood.
American Dream Mall’s Sunday Openings Highlight Enforcement Challenges
Retail stores at American Dream Mall have been operating on Sundays for nearly a year, raising questions about who is responsible for enforcing Bergen County’s blue laws.
The State of Development in Jersey City, a Chat with City Council President Rolando...
How does Jersey City’s Council President feel about development and the direction the city is going in? Our interview sheds lights on the candidate’s positions.
Weehawken Plans to Issue Liquor Licenses to New Hotels
Almost all the properties eligible for the liquor licenses happen to be owned by Mack-Cali.
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.
Lawsuit Says Jersey City’s ‘Deeply Flawed’ Inclusionary Zoning Should Go
The Fair Share Housing Center is asking the courts to throw out legislation that the City Council approved this summer, arguing that it was enacted illegally and “gives a pass to politically connected developers.”
Following Settlement Breakdown, Jersey City Will Study Area Around Sixth Street Embankment
Officials have moved forward with a plan to investigate whether a swath of Downtown land could qualify as a redevelopment area after a deal that would have paved the way for a linear park was derailed.
