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🌱 Patch AM: Former Jersey City State Sen. Sandra Cunningham Dies

Coming up: MBA Open House at Berkeley College on the Jersey City Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • Jersey City reflects on Sandra Cunningham's legacy after her death at 76
  • Beloved downtown sub shop closes doors but keeps serving via catering
  • Which Jersey City sushi style fits your budget and tonight's plans?

Also on today's calendar: MBA Open House at Berkeley College and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 73, low: 56.
  • Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Jersey City State Sen. Sandra Cunningham Dies (patch.com) — Jersey City is mourning former state Sen. Sandra Bolden Cunningham, a longtime legislator and widow of the late Mayor Glenn Cunningham, who has died at 76. Elected in 2007, she served until 2024 and was praised by local and state leaders for her work, including advocacy for Liberty State Park's future. Details on services are expected to be shared with Jersey City residents when available.
   

2. Jersey City Submarine Sandwich Restaurant Closes Suddenly, But Still Catering (patch.com) — Downtown Jersey City sandwich shop SubcultureJC has temporarily closed its storefront after city officials deemed the building structurally unsafe, but the business is still offering catering orders online. The family-owned spot, known for its pop culture–themed subs and Italian-American comfort food, says it hopes to reopen once repairs are complete and is urging Jersey City customers to follow its social media for updates.
   

3. Best Sushi in Jersey City: A Guide by Style, Not Hype (hudsonreporter.com) — If you're craving sushi in Jersey City, this guide breaks down the best options by style—omakase counters, neighborhood spots, all‑you‑can‑eat, takeout, and grocery sushi—so you can match your budget and mood. It highlights PATH-accessible areas like Downtown, Newport, Journal Square, and other neighborhoods, and offers practical tips on spotting fresh fish, ordering smart, and checking local health inspections before you go.
   

4. Solomon Administration Launches Search for Jersey City's Next Corporation Counsel (riverviewobserver.net) — Jersey City's top lawyer, Corporation Counsel Sarah Levine, is stepping down, and Mayor James Solomon has begun searching for her replacement while she stays on to ensure a smooth transition. Levine helped defend the city's sanctuary policies and fought to keep Christ Hospital open, so the next counsel will inherit major legal responsibilities that affect residents' services and rights.
   

5. Psychedelic drug company moves U.S. headquarters to N.J. (nj.com subscription) — A psychedelic-medicine company, Compass Pathways, has moved its U.S. headquarters to Jersey City, bringing a 6,300-square-foot office and 175 American employees, many from the tri-state area. Local and federal officials joined the ribbon-cutting as the firm advances an experimental psilocybin-based depression treatment, aligning Jersey City with New Jersey's growing role in mental health innovation and life sciences jobs.
   

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    Event Assistant needed to help prepare gift bags and materials for upcoming event. $18 hour. Should be available to work at location in downtown JC… (Nextdoor Newport)
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