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1. On Better Terms: Mayor Solomon Touts Renegotiated Agreement on Payback of $105M State Loan (tapinto.net) β Jersey City officials have secured more lenient terms on a $105 million state loan, delaying repayment until 2028 and stretching it over 16 years to ease annual budget strain. In return, the city must craft a five-year Fiscal Recovery Plan and submit budgets for state review, steps leaders say will help stabilize finances while protecting local services.
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2. Journal Square Residents Seek Answers on Future of Five Corners Library (tapinto.net) β Journal Square neighbors are pressing city and library officials for answers after HVAC problems forced the indefinite closure of Jersey City's Five Corners Library, with repairs now estimated at over $8 million. While no reopening date is set, the city and library are pursuing grants, offering bookmobile and limited services on-site, and urging residents to sign a petition to show support.
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3. Twins come up clutch in N.J. football power's thrilling win over touted prep school (nj.com subscription) β St. Peter's Prep thrilled Jersey City fans at Caven Point with a 30β27 win over Connecticut's St. Thomas More, highlighted by twin brothers Kymore and Nyko Monroe's clutch touchdowns and a game-sealing interception. Despite injuries to key defenders, the Marauders moved to 2β0 and showed depth and resilience against one of the Northeast's top prep programs.
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4. 32BJ workers rally outside KRE Group HQ in Jersey City demanding a fair contract (hudsoncountyview.com) β Property service workers at 485 Marin Boulevard in Jersey City rallied outside KRE Group's headquarters, pressing for a first union contract with better wages and healthcare after 18 months of stalled talks. Backed by several Jersey City council members, the workers and 32BJ SEIU are also pushing for broader organizing rights for hundreds of residential building staff across the city's luxury developments.
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