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1. Second Largest NJ City Votes To Ban AI Data Centers (patch.com) — Jersey City has unanimously voted to ban new AI data centers on its industrial land, arguing they strain utilities, harm the environment, and create few local jobs. City leaders, backed by climate advocates, say the space should support employers who hire residents and are now pushing for a statewide moratorium as more New Jersey towns consider similar restrictions.
2. Driver busted weeks after Jersey City hit-and-run left man seriously injured (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A driver has been arrested weeks after a July 5 hit-and-run that left a 31-year-old pedestrian seriously injured near Ocean and Winfield avenues in Jersey City. Prosecutors say a Kia Soul struck the man around 2:20 a.m. and fled, sparking a weeks-long investigation. A Bayonne resident now faces multiple charges and is free pending his first court appearance.
3. Project to Enhance Road Safety Along John F. Kennedy Boulevard Begins Monday (tapinto.net) — Drivers in Jersey City should brace for long-term construction along John F. Kennedy Boulevard starting Monday, Aug. 24, as an 18‑month safety and streetscape project gets underway. Expect phased work on sidewalks, ADA ramps, traffic signals, paving, and street trees aimed at making this key corridor safer and more welcoming. Officials urge extra travel time and close attention to detours and signage.
4. Jersey City Council appoints Sean Nolan new tax collector via rare 5-1(3) tally (hudsoncountyview.com) — Jersey City's council has narrowly appointed Sean Nolan as the new tax collector for a four-year term, despite confusion over the city's residency requirement for the position. Several council members abstained or voted no, arguing the city should prioritize qualified Jersey City residents and resolve waiver rules, especially with more than 140 PILOT deals and payroll tax oversight on the line.
5. $250K scratch-off bombshell hits Jersey City newsstand (shorenewsnetwork.com) — A Jersey City newsstand on Kennedy Boulevard just sold a $250,000 winning scratch-off, putting a big spotlight on local shop State News. The Quarter Million Ca$h ticket, recorded Sunday, Aug. 16, was purchased at 2984 Kennedy Blvd. While lottery officials named the store and game, they're keeping the lucky player's identity under wraps.
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