City Council Candidate Chris Gadsden Releases Campaign Rap Video

In "Rise Up New Jersey," Gadsden criticizes Mayor Steve Fulop and makes the case for Lewis Spears and the independent coalition.

Solomon Releases Infrastructure Plan For Jersey City's Ward E

Building green space and investing in infrastructure efforts like the light rail station at 18th Street are central to Solomon's plan.

Jersey City Election 2021: Candidate Forums, Where To Watch

A forum for At-Large candidates and mayoral candidates on Jersey City's November ballot are both coming up.

4 Takeaways From The First Murphy, Ciattarelli Debate

Gov. Phil Murphy and Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli faced off in the first debate of the gubernatorial race. Here's how they fared.

Jersey City's Loew's Theater Celebrates 92 Years Before Makeover

Jersey City's Loew's Theater will open its doors one last time to celebrate its 92nd anniversary before the two-year renovation begins.

Series Of Vigils Planned At Sen. Menendez Office For Citizenship

The planned vigils demand Congress ensure a pathway to citizenship in the budget reconciliation package.

Jersey City To Refund Property Owners For Arts Tax Overcharge

Property owners were overcharged on the new arts fund tax, so the city is refunding them on the next tax bill.

Back Rent Down In Hudson County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Hudson County rental households are in arrears as of early August, according to a new analysis.

Jersey City Council Candidate Profile: James Solomon

James Solomon is running for re-election on the Ward E council seat.

Latest Poll: Murphy Has Big Lead, Ciattarelli Says Race Is Close

Ciattarelli's campaign said their polls and an independent poll shows a much closer race than the Monmouth poll.

Jersey City Expands COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Into October

The second phase expands eligibility up to $10,000 for families living at or below 50 percent of Area Median Income.

Jersey City Committee Will Investigate SUEZ Storm Response

The Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously passed a resolution to create an ad hoc committee investigating the SUEZ storm response.

Claims Of 'Playing Politics' Fly At Jersey City Council Meeting

Councilman Lavarro's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance didn't get enough votes to go to the planning board, but it did spark debate.

Jersey City Leads Hudson County In Number Of Homeless Residents

Hudson County has the second-highest number of homeless residents in New Jersey, and more than half of them live in Jersey City.

Gov. Murphy Requires 'Shopping Sheet' From Colleges, Universities

The 'shopping sheet' will be required to include information on costs, loan options, and estimated debt.

Jersey City Council Preview: Investigation Into SUEZ, Parking

The Jersey City Municipal Council will discuss SUEZ's response to Storm Ida, several parking ordinances and more at Wednesday's meeting.

Solomon Releases Housing Plan That Triples Affordable Housing

"By leveraging city-owned land, we can build significantly more homes working people can afford Downtown," Soloman's plan reads.

Jersey City Council Election Profile: Jake Hudnut

Jake Hudnut is running for the Ward E seat.

Jersey City Council Election Profile: Joyce Watterman

Joyce Watterman is running to defend her seat as Council At-Large.

Jersey City Council Election Profile: Kevin Bing

Kevin Bing is running for the Ward C council seat.

Here's When And Where FEMA Will Be In Jersey City For Residents

The Mobile Community Resource Unit will be used by FEMA to establish Disaster Recovery Centers to provide direct support to residents.

Jersey City Councilors Propose Committee To Investigate SUEZ

The Jersey City Council is proposing an independent investigation of SUEZ’s emergency response to Tropical Storm Ida.

Loews Theater Rehab: Jersey City Planning Board Preview

Plans for the theater are focused on bringing it back to its former glory and reinforcing it.

Jersey City-Area Unemployment Rate Improved In July: Feds

The Hudson County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

Hudson County Added To FEMA Disaster List Post-Ida

Hudson County residents can apply for federal disaster relief now that the county was added to FEMA's disaster list.

Jersey City's New Zoning Resolution Not Added To Council Agenda

A motion to add Councilman Rolando Lavarro's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance to the City Council agenda was defeated.

Jersey City: Keep Reporting Ida Damage, Use Emergency Resources

As residents continue to assess the damage cause by Tropical Storm Ida, the city is encouraging the use of emergency resources.

NJ Offers Uber, Lyft Rides To The Carless After Storm Ida

The state is teaming up with the ride-share companies and offering free and discounted rides to people who lost their cars during the storm.

Jersey City Sustains $35M In Storm Damage; FEMA Assessing

Mayor Fulop called Hudson County's exclusion from the disaster list "absolutely crazy/shameful."

Jersey City Moves Forward With Building Inspections

The city council approved an ordinance last month for building inspections.

Lewis Spears Is Officially Challenging Fulop For Mayor

Spears became the fourth, and the youngest, African American man in 200 years, to be certified to run for mayor in Jersey City.

Jersey City Cancels Program Saluting Rapper T.I. Amid Controversy

Rapper T.I. has recently been accused of sexual assault by several women.

Kristen Zadroga-Hart Announces Candidacy For Jersey City Council

The longtime educator is currently the AD at McNair High and is running to represent Ward A, where she has lived her entire life.

Mayor Submits 6,000 Petitions of Nomination For Election

Steven Fulop is seeking a third term and needed just 1,648 valid signatures to get on the Nov. 2 ballot.

Jersey City Ward E Councilman Solomon Submits 1,000+ Petitions

Ward E, Councilperson James Solomon submitted 1,011 petition signatures to secure his spot on the ballot.

Deadline For Jersey City Election Petitions Coming Up

Petitions to run for Mayor or City Council are due by 4 p.m. on August 30.

Jersey City's Master Plan Re-Evaluates Newport Mall

The city could be saying goodbye to the mall in the future to make way for waterfront access.

Jersey City's Rent Relief Program Applications Open: What To Know

Applications are open for the program that offers up to $10,000 in relief to applicants that qualify.

Jersey City Breaks Ground On First New Firehouse In 20 Years

The firehouse replaces the decommissioned 116-year-old fire station, which was condemned after the floor collapsed.

Jersey City Affordable Housing Resolution Pulled

Councilman At-Large Rolando Lavarro pulled his resolution regarding affordable housing in Jersey City during the Council Caucus meeting.