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City, Reliable Recycling Locked in Litigation
by Kelly Nicholaides
Aug 10, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
Although the city is suing Reliable Recycling over claims of pollution such as noxious fumes and dust following years of neighbors’ complaints, the facility is far from being shut down, officials ...
Two Chiropractors Arrested
Aug 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 17 17 recommendations | email to a friend
The two owners and licensed chiropractors of Chiropractic Center of Jersey City, located at 30 Central Ave., were arrested for allegedly recruiting 50 patients using paid runners, according to Atto...
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Three Shot Dead; No Arrests
Jul 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
Three men were killed in separate incidents on July 11-12 during the late night to early morning hours, police said. The three incidents are unrelated. Craig Samson, 44, of Newark, was shot ...
Trio Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Jun 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
Twelve individuals, including three Jersey City residents were indicted for their roles in over $3 million of elaborate mortgage fraud schemes involving Paragon Federal Credit Union in Montvale, ac...
Shared Services Proposal Draws Political Ire
Jun 02, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 19 19 recommendations | email to a friend
A move to share non-profit cultural and economic development departments with similar county departments drew political and public ire before being defeated. The City Council voted down two re...
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“Need pancakes!”
by Veronica Bailey
May 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
That is the first sign you see, high above, as you walk into the famous Brownstone Diner & Pancake Factory on Grand Street in Jersey City. It also serves as the first sign of the decadence that li...
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Hurley to the Hall
by Joseph Giglio
May 17, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 20 20 recommendations | email to a friend
One of the most iconic players in Duke University's athletic history is headed to the school's hall of fame. Former Jersey City product Bobby Hurley will be inducted during a ceremony for the 2011...
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Anti-Youth Violence Crusader Speaks Out
May 17, 2011 | 1 1 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
Ward F resident Debby Walker told elected officials she woke up at 12:30 a.m. when she heard the gunshots. “I heard ‘pop, pop, pop.’ It turned out that the victim was my girlfriend’s son,” said ...
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Residents: Don’t Cut Library, Health Clinic Funding
by Kelly Nicholaides
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
During a budget hearing, residents packed City Hall and pleaded with elected officials not to cut funding for libraries and outsource the city’s free STD/HIV clinic. The city introduced a $477 mill...
Mariano Vega sentenced to 30 months
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
Former Councilman Mariano Vega was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for his role in a corruption scandal that ensnared 46 people in Hudson County in June 2009. Vega was accused of takin...
Speed Bump To Stardom
by Joseph Giglio
Apr 21, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 22 22 recommendations | email to a friend
Rick Porcello has been ticketed for stardom since his days at Seton Hall Prep. His senior season was perfect, literally. He compiled a 10-0 record with 103 strikeouts, and threw a perfect game agai...
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Kenneth Faried
by Joseph Giglio
Mar 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 23 23 recommendations | email to a friend
Newark, NJ and Morehead, KY don't have much in common. Separated by 636 miles and boatloads of culture, the two towns are linked by one special person. Kenneth Faried doesn't look like he should fi...
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City Council Unveils $477M budget
by Kelly Nicholaides
Mar 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
The City Council introduced a $477 million 2011 municipal budget with no municipal tax increase, at the March 9 meeting. Using $15 million in surplus and saving $8 million from layoff and union con...
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Apple Tree House Restoration Plans Advance
by Kelly Nicholaides
Mar 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 21 21 recommendations | email to a friend
The historic Apple Tree House should be fully restored and open to the public by April 2012. The City Council passed a resolution, 8-0, requesting $600,000 in Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) funding ...
Adopt A Lot Program Expands
by Kelly Nicholaides
Mar 15, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend
Legislators are seeking to clean up city-owned, blighted parcels and open spaces that have become eyesores, scattered with litter, weeds and debris. The City Council unanimously passed an o...
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Flood retires; new Council member appointed
by Kelly Nicholaides
Feb 14, 2011 | 0 0 comments | 25 25 recommendations | email to a friend
Mayor Jerramiah Healy has appointed Kalimah Ahmad to replace former Councilwoman-at-Large Willie Flood, who retired last week, citing the need to focus on her family and health. At the February 9 C...
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