Jersey City Passes Budget With 15 Percent Tax Hike

Even with state aid, Jersey City residents will have to make up for a large budget gap by the end of the year.

Hoboken Restores Full-Time Lawyer Spot

The former head of the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, who left with a payout, will now be Hoboken's chief lawyer.

Jersey City Gets New Mayor (Sort Of)

Find out who will serve as Jersey City's mayor this week.

Second Largest NJ City Votes To Ban AI Data Centers

New Jersey's second largest city has become the latest in the state to ban AI data centers.

Not Closing the Books: Jersey City Residents Fight Shutdown Of Library

A library in the center of Jersey City closed suddenly. Residents called it a "welcoming, safe 'third space' "

Jersey City Pulling City Funds From Citizens Bank Over Delaney Hall Financing: Officials

While Citizens Bank announced Friday that it will no longer finance two companies building prisons, a local protest is planned.

Jersey City To Hold 4 Hearings On Proposed Budget, 15 Percent Tax Hike

Jersey City said its tax hike has been lowered to 15 percent. Got budget suggestions? Four hearings will be held in person and virtually.

Jersey City Will Get $120M From State Of NJ To Close Budget Gap

The aid would cut the remaining deficit to $80 million and help lower a 20 percent tax hike.

Jersey City Postpones Vote On 20 Percent Tax Hike

After hearing complaints about a proposed tax increase, Jersey City officials will look for more budget cuts.

Bayonne Schools Offer Counseling After Loss Of Student

A GoFundMe has been set up for the 15-year-old student's funeral.

Longtime NJ Congressman Frank Guarini Dies At 101

He grew up in Jersey City, graduated from Dartmouth and Columbia, and served for four decades. Flags will fly at half-staff.

3,200 Jersey City Police Cases Were Not Entered Properly Into Crime Database, Audit Finds

The city said an internal audit found thousands of cases were not properly entered into NIBRS from 2021 to 2024.

Bautista Clinches Democratic Nomination For Hudson County Commssioner

Ron Bautista won the Democratic nomination to represent Hoboken and part of Jersey City as a county commissioner. See what he had to say.

Candidate Profile: Rob Menendez Jr. For 8th Distict Congress

Rob Menendez and Mussab Ali are vying to represent Hoboken and parts of Jersey City and Newark in Congress.

Candidate Profile: Mussab Ali For 8th Distict Congress

Mussab Ali and incumbent Rob Menendez are vying to represent Hoboken and parts of Jersey City and Newark in Congress.

Jersey City Taps Ruby Choi, Who Served 4 NYC Mayors, As Business Administrator

A woman who has served four NYC mayors will now oversee Jersey City's day-to-day operations.

NJ Gov. Mikie Sherrill Celebrates Anniversary At Jersey City's Strangest Restaurant

Sherrill dined in a NJ restaurant created out of a family's old house. "We are not taking reservations for 2026," says a recording.

'No Kings' Protests Will Take Place Around Hudson County This Weekend

Thousands of protesters have planned marches in North Jersey on Saturday. Find out where.

NJ Park Closed Due To 'Uneven' Ground, Report Says

The park in Jersey City, which opened in 2021, is popular with families and with dogwalkers, among others.

Jersey City Fire Official Becomes Deputy Public Safety Director

Jersey City's new mayor has appointed an acting deputy public safety director.

Anti-ICE Bill Proposed By North Jersey Legislators Has Controversial Name

A bill among a package to protect New Jersey residents from ICE has an F-bomb in the name, and it's not "frigid."

How's Hudson County NJ Doing? 'State Of The County Address' To Be Delivered Live Thursday

Hudson County government oversees county roads, parks, the Sheriff's Office, and the county budget. How are they doing?

Mayor Of NJ's Second Biggest City To Take $1 Salary After Finding $250 Million Deficit

The mayor of New Jersey's second largest city will take a $1 salary after finding a $250M budget gap, he said.

Jersey City Faces $250M Budget Deficit, New Mayor Says

$7.5M was paid to architects for a museum that never opened, the new mayor of Jersey City said.

Hudson County Suspends Ethics Watchdog, Official Says

A Hudson County director and former political candidate has been suspended, the county executive said.

Jersey City Mayor Solomon Calls For More Cops, Affordable Housing In First Week In Office

Jersey City's mayor got to work just after taking office, calling for more police and affordable housing.

Jersey City Housing Affordability To Be Part Of Incoming Mayor Solomon's 100-Day Plan

Incoming Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has formed a committee to work on initiatives for the first 100 days.

Incoming Jersey City Mayor James Solomon Sets Inauguration Date

Want to attend the inauguration of Jersey City's next mayor? A few details were released.

Never Again, Says Former NJ Gov. McGreevey About Running For Office

Former Gov. Jim McGreevey spent millions to run for Jersey City mayor and got 32 percent of the vote. Here's what he says he'll do next.

Solomon Prepares For Inauguration To Be Jersey City Mayor: See Updated Vote Totals

Despite raising more than $5M, ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey lost the Jersey City mayor's race to Councilman James Solomon.

Mamdani's Not Alone: 2 Democratic Socialists Declare Victory In Jersey City Council Races

With machine votes counted, 2 Jersey City council candidates declared early victories Tuesday. What does it mean?

Solomon Beats Former NJ Gov. McGreevey In Jersey City Mayor's Race: AP

"We're going to build a more affordable Jersey City," said Solomon. See more of his victory speech and updated vote tallies below.

McGreevey Vs. Solomon: Jersey City Mayoral Election Is Tuesday. Here's What To Know.

Former Gov. Jim McGreevey faces Councilman James Solomon to become the next mayor of Jersey City. Get voting details for Tuesday.

Sorry, McGreevey: 3 Former Jersey City Mayor Candidates Endorse Solomon In Runoff

3 former Jersey City mayor candidates have endorsed Councilman Solomon in the Jersey City runoff against Jim McGreevey.

McGreevey Accepts Invitation To Debate Solomon In Jersey City Mayoral Runoff

Former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey and Councilman James Solomon will face off in December to be mayor of Jersey City.

Solomon Challenges McGreevey To 6 Debates As Pair Head To Jersey City Mayoral Runoff

Former NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey and Councilman James Solomon will face off in December to be mayor of Jersey City.

McGreevey To Face Solomon In Jersey City Mayoral Runoff

7 candidates competed to clinch Jersey City's mayoral spot. See the updated results here.

Jersey City Mayor Candidate McGreevey Responds To Trump Administration Questions As Election Day Looms

Jersey City mayoral candidate Jim McGreevey has been asked where he stands on national politics. Will he answer?

Jersey City Mayoral Candidate Profiles And Q&A: Christina Freeman

Jersey City's mayoral candidates answered questions about affordability, national politics, and even pizza. See what Freeman said.

Election Day In Jersey City: Where, When To Vote

Where will you vote, and who are the candidates on your Hudson County ballot on Tuesday? Find out here.