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🌱 Patch AM: Bayonne Man Charged In Jersey City Hit-And-Run

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Coffee in hand, Jersey City? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Bayonne man charged after serious Jersey City holiday hit-and-run
  • Planning your weekend? See what's happening at Hudson Mall's health expo.
  • How will 18 months of JFK Boulevard work affect your daily commute?

Also on today's calendar: Join The Brunswick School for a Pop-up Open House Wednesday, August 19th and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Brief showers; not as warm, temps: high: 78, low: 67.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Bayonne Man Charged In Jersey City Hit-And-Run (patch.com) — A Bayonne driver has been charged in a Jersey City hit-and-run that seriously injured a 31-year-old pedestrian near Ocean and Winfield avenues over the July 4 weekend. Prosecutors say the 27-year-old suspect, identified as the Kia Soul driver, surrendered at the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office and now faces multiple charges while released pending his first court appearance.
   

2. Oasis Health Expo 2026 Jersey City (hudsonreporter.com) — Hudson Mall in Jersey City will host the free Oasis Health Expo on August 22–23, offering screenings, wellness workshops, kids' activities, and expert panels on everything from diabetes to mental health. Residents can drop in for yoga, financial literacy info, and on-site health services while connecting with local providers and community organizations.
   

3. Hudson County to start improvement work along JFK Boulevard in Jersey City (nj.com subscription) — Hudson County is about to start an 18‑month improvement project on JFK Boulevard and nearby Bergen Avenue in Jersey City, bringing new sidewalks, ADA ramps, traffic signals, trees, and fresh pavement. Work from Sip to Pavonia and along Bergen will roll out in phases, so expect changing traffic patterns, construction zones, and the need for extra travel time along these busy corridors.
   

4. Jersey City Council members upset that DCA will only review 1 budget amendment (hudsoncountyview.com) — Jersey City council members are clashing with state officials after the Department of Community Affairs said it will only review a single, combined budget amendment, complicating efforts to tweak the city's spending plan. Finance staff say the changes, including shifting health costs under the cap and restoring some positions, still point to a roughly 15.5% municipal tax increase that residents will feel.
   

5. High Tech cracks top 20 in U.S. News N.J. high school rankings, County Prep at 61 (hudsoncountyview.com) — County Prep High School in Jersey City has been ranked 61st in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report, while neighboring High Tech High in Secaucus cracked the top 20. District leaders say the strong statewide and national showings reflect rigorous standards and daily work by teachers and students in the Hudson County Schools of Technology.
   

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    Wednesday August 19
  • City Council Meeting
    City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
    6:00 pm
    • Thursday August 20
  • Senior Freeze Property Tax Relief Application
    City of Jersey City St. Aloysius Church Duffy Hall
    6:00 am
  • JCCS Court Outreach @ St. Lucy's Shelter
    City of Jersey City St. Lucy's Emergency Shelter, 619 Grove St., Jersey City, NJ 07
    9:00 am
  • Dragged To Dinner Drag Show →
    Exchange Place, 1 Exchange Pl, Jersey City
    6:30 pm
    • Friday August 21
  • Youth Connect
    Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
    6:00 pm
    • Sunday August 23
  • Charity Vyshyvanka Run/Walk-5K →
    J Owen Grundy Park, Hudson St, Jersey City
    9:00 am
    • Tuesday August 25
  • Planning Board Meeting
    City of Jersey City via Zoom
    5:30 pm
    • Wednesday August 26
  • Conozca sus derechos: inquilinos y propietarios →
    341 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032, USA
    12:00 pm

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