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.
Exchange Physical Therapy Opens Hoboken Office, Plans to Expand Further
Exchange Physical Therapy – a Jersey City-based chain of physical therapy offices owned by Jaclyn Fulop (wife of Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop) – recently expanded to a new location in Hoboken.
The Many Obstacles of ‘Liberty Rising’
A casino project that could transform the area just outside of Liberty State Park’s southern border took a small step forward this week, but...
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.
City of Newark to Buy Back $61 Million in Properties Including Symphony Hall
Newark officials are looking to buy $61 million worth of property from the Essex County Improvement Authority.
Jersey City Approves Agreement to Purchase Port Liberté Ferry Terminal
NY Waterway is set to resume service out of the dormant facility next month, but Jersey City will be taking over the terminal next year after finalizing a deal to buy the property.
Jersey City Studies Whether to Enact Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Jersey City could follow in Newark’s footsteps and enact an ordinance requiring a certain percentage of units in some new buildings to be designated as “affordable.”
Maher Foundation Plans Large New Preschool in Newark’s South Ward
The Morris County-based foundation has applied to build a new preschool with 16 classrooms between Hawthorne and Nye Avenues in Newark’s South Ward. The property was previously expected to contain a new campus for University High School.
Jersey City Unveils New Statue Dedicated to Councilman Michael Yun
Councilman Michael Yun is now commemorated with a bronze statue in The Heights, Jersey City.
Lawsuit Seeks to Toss Jersey City’s Demolition Moratorium
Four property owners have sued the city over an executive order that placed a six-month freeze on accepting permit applications to tear down 1-4 family homes.
