Unemployment Rate Decreases In Jersey City Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Hudson County is higher than the New Jersey average.

Mayor Fulop Introduces New Legislation Around Building Safety

The legislation comes after a Florida condo collapsed, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing.

FL Condo Collapse Spurs Jersey City Mayor To Examine Local Policy

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said he would introduce new policies around building inspections and condo associations.

Jersey City To Make Single-Stall Bathrooms Gender Neutral

The City Council approved an ordinance that makes all single-stall bathrooms gender-neutral in an effort to make Jersey City more inclusive.

5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Mira Prinz-Arey

City Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey talked to Patch about gun violence in the city, development on the West Side and more.

Jersey City To Unveil Renovated Ferris Triangle Park

The $500,000 in community-driven upgrades were fully funded by the Jersey City Open Space Trust Fund.

$24M For Jersey City Pompidou Center Included In State Budget

The New Jersey Legislature approved a $46.4 billion budget, which included 24 million for Jersey City's new Pompidou center.

Hudson County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Jersey City area compares to New Jersey for coronavirus vaccinations.

5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Denise Ridley

City Councilwoman Denise Ridley talked about investment in Ward A, community policing and keeping Jersey City affordable.

Jersey City Planning Board Unanimously Approves Cannabis Zoning

The cannabis zoning regulations will be moved to the City Council for review.

Jersey City Planning Board To Vote On Cannabis Regulations

The meeting will be open for public comment before the board votes.

Jersey City Council Gives First OK To $620M Budget

A resolution to introduce the $620 million budget was unanimously approved, but not without some questions from councilors.

Jersey City Weighs In On AG Discipline Report Directive

The city said it is on track to compile and release all information prior to the August deadline.

Jersey City Council Preview: $620M Budget, Pompidou Center Costs

Several ordinances and resolutions are on the agenda for the June 16 City Council meeting, including Mayor Fulop's proposed $620M budget.

New Details On Cost Of Jersey City Pompidou Center

Mayor Steven Fulop told the council he expects the museum to earn the city $33 for each dollar invested.

Ordinance Could Expand Gender-Neutral Bathrooms In Jersey City

The ordinance calls for all single-stall bathrooms to be gender-neutral and was started in 2020 but was delayed by the pandemic.

Jersey City Mayor Introduces $620M Budget With Tax Reductions

The proposed budget would cut taxes by an average reduction of $967 a year for every household.

Jersey City To Host Meeting On Fairmount Park Future

The meeting will focus on the future of Fairmount Park and is scheduled for June 15.

Jersey City Planning Board Begins Retail Cannabis Conversations

The Planning Board will vote and open the conversation on the cannabis regulations in the city to public comment at the next meeting.

Unemployment Decreases In Jersey City Area: Feds

Hudson County's unemployment rate decreased recently.

Assemblywoman McKnight Calls NJ Prison Closure 'Welcome News'

Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women will be closed following the severe beatings of several inmates.

Jersey City Planning Board To Review Cannabis Regulations

Jersey City has until August 21 to take action on amendments, licensing and regulations around cannabis establishments.

Jersey City Council Approves Plan That Could Bring In 7,000 Units

The Jersey Avenue Redevelopment Plan would redevelop just over 50 acres of land just north of the Holland Tunnel.

Jersey City Council Adopts Central Avenue Redevelopment Plan

The Central Avenue Redevelopment Plan seeks to revitalize the commercial corridor by using the existing parking lot and city-owned parcels.

5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Rolando Lavarro

City Councilman at-large Rolando Lavarro discussed AAPI hate crimes, gun violence and the council's relationship with the Jersey City BOE.

Jersey City Expands Internet Access Through Federal Program

Low-income residents will be eligible for discounted broadband services and devices under the new program.

Jersey City Council Preview: Inclusive Business Ordinances, More

An ordinance is on the agenda that would bring revenue to minority, women, veteran, disabled or LGBT owned businesses.

Jersey City Mayor Calls On Trenton To Fix Payroll Tax Law

The payroll tax is supposed to help fund the Jersey City Public Schools budget, but the city says it doesn't have the tools to enforce it.

Jersey City Council To Vote On Lawyer In Police Brutality Suit

The council will vote on Wednesday to authorize the legal services of an outside firm for a lawsuit against a Jersey City Police Officer.

Patel Brothers Grocery Store Plans Expansion In Jersey City

The existing Newark Avenue store could be supersized into a 10,000 square-foot grocery store.

Broadband Speed In Jersey City Area: See Local Data

More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Jersey City area compares.

Redevelopment Plans Could Bring 7,000 Units To Jersey City

The City Council unanimously approved the introduction of amendments to the Jersey Avenue Light Rail Redevelopment Plan.

Jersey City Officials Break Ground On $200K Triangle Park Upgrade

The project transforms two street segments that cross through the park to create one big, uninterrupted public park space.

Jersey City Adopts Arts and Culture Trust Fund Committee

The Arts and Culture Trust Fund will generate $1 million a year.

Jersey City Council Adopts Climate Action Plan

The Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously voted to adopt the city's climate action plan.

5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Joyce Watterman

City Council President Joyce Watterman talked with Patch about the council's new relationship with the school board, policing and more.

Jersey City Council To Vote On Arts Fund, Climate Action Plan

Check out what's on this week's city council agenda.

Jersey City Releases Climate and Energy Action Plan

The plan consists of over 50 individual actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve residents’ quality of life.

Jersey City BOE And City Council To Host 2nd Joint Meeting

This will be the second in a series of meetings between the two groups to find a solution to the school district's budget problem.

Jersey City Council Supports Girl Scout Troop Ban On Palm Oil

Girl Scout Troop 12062 introduced a resolution supporting the boycott of palm oil in Girl Scout cookies.