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Also on today's calendar: Office Furniture Warehouse Liquidation Sale! Soft Seating Too! and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the DJ's favorite part of the candy? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Teen, 4 Adults Charged After Police Stop 'Violent' Jersey City Robbery: Cops (patch.com) — Jersey City residents are learning more about a violent robbery that police say they stopped in progress near Summit Avenue after a planned $3,000 merchandise sale turned into an assault. Officers arrested a 17-year-old and four adults from Paterson and Clifton, while the victim suffered minor injuries but declined further treatment. City officials praised the quick response as an example of proactive policing aimed at keeping Jersey City safe.
2. Newest Jersey City Target Store Gets Opening Date (patch.com) — Shoppers on Jersey City’s west side will soon have a new option when Target opens its third city location on Route 440 on May 17, complete with an in-store Starbucks and CVS Pharmacy. The 119,000-square-foot store is expected to bring more than 180 jobs and daily hours from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., adding to the area’s ongoing development boom.
3. Orphanidis DUI case delayed again, but will likely remain in Jersey City Municipal Court (hudsoncountyview.com) — A high-profile DUI case involving a former Jersey City deputy chief of staff has been delayed again, with a new municipal court date set for May 7. The judge appears inclined to keep the case in Jersey City Municipal Court, while attorneys sort through recently delivered discovery and discuss a possible resolution. Residents should expect continued scrutiny of how the city handles this incident involving a current municipal employee.
4. Pivot: With Public Hearing Canceled, Elected Officials Host Community Meeting on Christ Hospital Closure (tapinto.net) — Jersey City residents and officials quickly turned a canceled state hearing on Christ Hospital’s closure into an impromptu community meeting, demanding restored healthcare in the Heights. Mayor James Solomon, local legislators, and union leaders pledged to pursue legal and legislative options, including eminent domain, while the hospital’s owners insist they’re working on a sustainable plan for renewed services.
5. The Grandfather of the Internet was Born in Jersey City + Studied in Hoboken (hobokengirl.com) — A Jersey City native, David J. Farber helped lay the groundwork for the modern internet after studying at Stevens Institute in Hoboken, mentoring many of its best-known architects. The article traces his local roots, global impact, and later advocacy for privacy and civil liberties, while connecting his legacy to Hudson County’s emergence as a major tech and fintech hub.
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