Jersey City Council Preview: Water Tax, Building Inspections

Several ordinances and resolutions are on the agenda for the City Council meeting, including a resolution about the water tax.

Councilman Lavarro Issues Statement On Zoning Ordinance Decision

"I’m very happy with the court’s ruling," Lavarro said in a statement.

Judge Strikes Down Jersey City Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance

A judge ruled that the City Council should not have approved the zoning ordinance.

Jersey City-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Jersey City Municipal Minimum Wage Increases From $15 to $17

The new municipal minimum wage will take effect on August 23.

Coronavirus Transmission 'Substantial' In Hudson County: CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Jersey City residents.

Jersey City Mayor Explains Why There's No Worker Vaccine Mandate

In a lengthy Facebook post, Mayor Steven Fulop said he feels incentives and peer pressure yield more results than mandates for workers.

Councilman Calls For Mandatory Vaccines For School, City Workers

The call comes after Gov. Murphy announced employees in healthcare facilities must either be vaccinated or undergo regular testing.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Hudson County

Many in the Jersey City area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

Jersey City Officials Demand MUA, Suez Water Fees Restructure

Officials demanded the Jersey City MUA and Suez halt all fees related to solid waste disposal until the fee structure is reevaluated.

9 To Pursue 3 Open Seats On Jersey City Board Of Education

Nine candidates will pursue three open seats on the Jersey City Board of Education in November.

Councilman Lavarro Issues Statement On Solid Waste Suspension

Jersey City Councilman Rolando Lavarro issued a statement in response to the decision to suspend the MUA/Suez solid waste collection fee.

Jersey City Joins NYU To Offer Career Training To Veterans

Ten veterans have been selected to participate in the first cohort starting this month.

Jersey City Offers New Round Of COVID Rent Relief

The latest round of rent relief offers up to $10,000 to families living in owner-occupied buildings with less than five apartments.

Jersey City-Based Cryptocurrency Company Hit With Cease & Desist

BlockFi was ordered to cease and desist selling unregistered securities in the form of interest-earning cryptocurrency accounts.

Dates To Remember In Jersey City This Week: 7/19

A Planning Board meeting, movies in the park and a carnival are all happening this week.

Jersey City Islamophobia Resolution Gets Pulled For Revisions

Councilor Yousef Saleh raised the point that the resolution did not offer concrete steps to combat Islamophobia.

Jersey City Council Passes First Reading Of Cannabis Regulations

After deliberations in a special meeting, the council agreed to split the tax refunds between the school district and social equity.

Jersey City Council Preview: Cannabis Policy, Building Safety

Several ordinances and resolutions are on the agenda for the July 14 City Council meeting, including an ordinance about building safety.

Jersey City Resident Lewis Spears Announces Run For Mayor

Spears launched his mayoral campaign in Greenville at The Factory Lounge on July 8.

NJ Rep. Sires Voices Support For Protesters In Cuba

Sires, a Cuban immigrant, called the protests inspirational and said he felt "a deep connection to those who courageously took the streets."

Unemployment Rate Decreases In Jersey City Area: Feds

The unemployment rate in Hudson County is higher than the New Jersey average.

Mayor Fulop Introduces New Legislation Around Building Safety

The legislation comes after a Florida condo collapsed, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing.

FL Condo Collapse Spurs Jersey City Mayor To Examine Local Policy

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop said he would introduce new policies around building inspections and condo associations.

Jersey City To Make Single-Stall Bathrooms Gender Neutral

The City Council approved an ordinance that makes all single-stall bathrooms gender-neutral in an effort to make Jersey City more inclusive.

5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Mira Prinz-Arey

City Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey talked to Patch about gun violence in the city, development on the West Side and more.

Jersey City To Unveil Renovated Ferris Triangle Park

The $500,000 in community-driven upgrades were fully funded by the Jersey City Open Space Trust Fund.

$24M For Jersey City Pompidou Center Included In State Budget

The New Jersey Legislature approved a $46.4 billion budget, which included 24 million for Jersey City's new Pompidou center.

Hudson County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Jersey City area compares to New Jersey for coronavirus vaccinations.

5 Questions With A Jersey City Official: Denise Ridley

City Councilwoman Denise Ridley talked about investment in Ward A, community policing and keeping Jersey City affordable.

Jersey City Planning Board Unanimously Approves Cannabis Zoning

The cannabis zoning regulations will be moved to the City Council for review.

Jersey City Planning Board To Vote On Cannabis Regulations

The meeting will be open for public comment before the board votes.

Jersey City Council Gives First OK To $620M Budget

A resolution to introduce the $620 million budget was unanimously approved, but not without some questions from councilors.

Jersey City Weighs In On AG Discipline Report Directive

The city said it is on track to compile and release all information prior to the August deadline.

Jersey City Council Preview: $620M Budget, Pompidou Center Costs

Several ordinances and resolutions are on the agenda for the June 16 City Council meeting, including Mayor Fulop's proposed $620M budget.

New Details On Cost Of Jersey City Pompidou Center

Mayor Steven Fulop told the council he expects the museum to earn the city $33 for each dollar invested.

Ordinance Could Expand Gender-Neutral Bathrooms In Jersey City

The ordinance calls for all single-stall bathrooms to be gender-neutral and was started in 2020 but was delayed by the pandemic.

Jersey City Mayor Introduces $620M Budget With Tax Reductions

The proposed budget would cut taxes by an average reduction of $967 a year for every household.

Jersey City To Host Meeting On Fairmount Park Future

The meeting will focus on the future of Fairmount Park and is scheduled for June 15.

Jersey City Planning Board Begins Retail Cannabis Conversations

The Planning Board will vote and open the conversation on the cannabis regulations in the city to public comment at the next meeting.