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Friday May 22nd Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • NYC gnocchi favorite opens first New Jersey spot in Jersey City
  • What Jersey City’s new youth development chief plans for local teens
  • How new parking cameras could change driving and biking in Jersey City

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Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Considerable cloudiness, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain becoming steadier, temps: high: 55, low: 52.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, with a high of 59 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gnocchi Restaurant Will Open Its First NJ Location In Jersey City This Week (patch.com) — A popular New York City spot, Gnocchi on 9th, is opening its first New Jersey location on Jersey Avenue in Jersey City this Friday, bringing a focused menu of gnocchi dishes, salads, and desserts. Owners say they are eager to serve the local community and plan a larger grand opening celebration later, giving Jersey City diners a new option for Italian comfort food.    

2. Solomon Taps Nationally Recognized Jersey City Resident for Key Education Role (tapinto.net) — Jersey City has named local educator Jeffrey Dessources as Director of Innovation for Youth Development, a new role shaping opportunities for the city’s young people. Working under the deputy mayor for education, he’ll lead youth employment, workforce pathways, and recreation innovation efforts. His long record at New Jersey City University and local boards ties this work directly to Jersey City families and schools.    

3. Jersey City Expected to Launch Camera Parking Enforcement System (tapinto.net) — Jersey City is preparing to test camera-assisted parking enforcement this summer, targeting double-parking, blocked bike lanes, and crosswalk violations on busy local streets. If the City Council approves contracts on June 10 and PSEG permits pole use, cameras will supplement officers, with tickets issued only after review. Residents can weigh in through an online survey and upcoming ward meetings.    

4. Jersey City Jazz Festival (njfamily.com) — Jersey City’s free Jazz Festival takes over Exchange Place Plaza May 29–31 with multiple stages, international performers, and a combined Latin jazz component along the Hudson waterfront. Residents can also enjoy a kid-friendly Community Zone led by the Jersey City Free Public Library and a week of intimate pre-festival shows at venues across the city.    

5. Jersey City Theater Project for New Jersey Symphony Secures $29 Million Tax Credit (jerseydigs.com) — Jersey City is set to gain a new 550-seat theater at 151 Bay Street after the state approved a $29 million tax credit for the New Jersey Symphony’s permanent home. Located in the Powerhouse Arts District near Grove Street PATH, the venue will host over 100 performances a year plus affordable arts education for local residents.    


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