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.
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.”
Council Could Revoke Plans to Sell Former Orange Police Station to Condo Developer
An old police station on Lincoln Avenue in Orange was expected to be sold for $1.2 million to a developer so that a project with 60 condominiums could be constructed. Now, the Orange Municipal Council is seeking to revoke the contract of sale and more.
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.
Not Without Controversy, Jersey City Advances Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
The council voted 7-2 to introduce a 20 percent affordable housing requirement on all new developments over 15 units, but amendments looking to eliminate several carve-outs in the law were rejected for now.
Cynthia Hadjiyannis Announces Campaign for Jersey City’s Ward D Seat
The co-founder of the Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance who has spent 15 years working with locals and community groups is hoping to represent The Heights on the city council.
Jersey City Set to Vote on Revamped Food Truck Ordinance Tonight
After months of discussion and modifications, a compromise that will lessen the financial impact of controversial mobile vendor fees appears to have been reached.
New Jersey Accepting Applications For COVID-19 Rent Relief Program
The state has opened a lottery program to aid tenants that have been impacted by the coronavirus and those interested have two weeks to enroll.
N.J. Legislators Pass $100 Million COVID-19 Rent Relief Bill
The state’s Assembly approved a bill that could give emergency rental assistance to tenants financially impacted by the coronavirus, which will now head to Governor Murphy’s desk.
Property Owners File Suit Against Union City Over Rent, Eviction Freezes
A non-profit made up of local property owners are challenging two ordinances halting rent increases and tenant evictions amid COVID-19, claiming the new laws violate their civil rights.
