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Good morning Jersey City! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Jersey City's first cannabis lounge plans to serve the community
  • What does a new lawsuit allege about Sen. Mukherji's cannabis deals?
  • Could this $1.7B E-ZPass fight change your toll experience?

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

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Warmer; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 64, low: 50.
  • Wednesday: Abundant sunshine, with a high of 69 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Xena dispensary officially opens, marking Jersey City's first cannabis lounge (hudsoncountyview.com) — Jersey City's first cannabis consumption lounge, Xena in McGinley Square, is now open, offering a reservation-based, nightclub-style space for on-site use. Local officials celebrated the four-year effort, highlighting its social equity roots, community-focused events like karaoke and comedy nights, and the goal of keeping cannabis dollars and jobs in Jersey City.
   

2. N.J. senator exploited his weed business partners, ex-aide alleges (nj.com subscription) — A lawsuit by a former aide accuses Jersey City state Sen. Raj Mukherji and cannabis partners of using minority "figurehead" owners to game New Jersey's social-equity dispensary rules, then cutting them out of control and profits. Mukherji strongly denies the claims, calling it a routine business dispute, while the case highlights broader concerns that well-funded operators are capturing licenses meant for disadvantaged communities.
   

3. NJ appeals court to weigh challenge to $1.7 billion E-ZPass contract • Jersey Vindicator (jerseyvindicator.org) — Jersey City drivers who rely on E-ZPass could see long-term impacts from a $1.7 billion contract fight now before a New Jersey appeals court. Current vendor Conduent argues the Turnpike Authority unfairly chose rival TransCore despite a higher bid and incomplete ownership disclosures, while state lawyers insist the 11-year award followed proper procedures and reflected a thorough technical review.
   

4. NJ.com Football Top 20 for Oct. 4: It all starts at the top with 18 teams changing positions (nj.com subscription) — St. Peter's Prep boosted its statewide football ranking with a gritty 21-14 comeback win over Seton Hall Prep in Jersey City, powered by touchdowns from Bryant Isaac Jr., Ty'ire Clark, and Zack Karelis. The NJ.com Top 20 reshuffle now has Bergen Catholic at No. 1, with St. Peter's holding steady at No. 3 ahead of a big road test at St. Joseph (Mont.).
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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