Investigators taking another look at crash that killed Jersey City 8 ...
Jermaine Woodward, 8, was fatally struck by a vehicle on June 28, 2015, on Bostwick Avenue in Jersey City. JERSEY CITY -- The Hudson County Sheriff's office performed a crash reconstruction today at the location where an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by at least one vehicle on Bostwick Avenue on the night of June 28. Jermaine Woodward Jr. was struck by a car on Bostwick Avenue between Martin Luther King Drive and Ocean Avenue at about 8 p.m. that night and died the next day at Jersey Cit..>> view originalNeed a summer job? Jersey City may have the program for you
Jersey City officials announced today that the Summer Works online application process for summer job opportunities within city departments and agencies will launch Tuesday. Now in its third year, the multi-program initiative provides summer employment to about 1,000 young people every year, and also offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and community service. "Whether it's the chance to serve as a camp counselor or life guard, help maintain our parks or assist with the pl..>> view originalJersey City warming centers open for this weekend's frigid temps
Jersey City residents are being reminded that they can find shelter from this weekend's frigid temperatures at one of the city's two warming centers, senior centers, libraries and senior lunch sites. Temperatures are expected to plunge into the 20s and teens, and may even hit single digits this weekend. The Mary McLeod Bethune Center, located at 140 Martin Luther King Drive, will be open as a warming center on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., as well as the Pershing Field Community ..>> view originalJersey City Council crushes boy's dream of lowering voting age
Fifteen-year-old Mahsiah Imes learned a few lessons about politics Wednesday night. Lesson No. 1: you don't always get what you want. Imes, who had lobbied Jersey City City Council members to lower the voting age for local races from 18 to 16, appeared before the council yesterday in hopes of watching it approve a measure that would have asked the state Legislature to investigate whether such a change was possible. Instead, the teen watched as the council decisively voted down the resolution, ..>> view originalInvesting in Jersey City's youth is money well spent | Fulop
By STEVE FULOP JERSEY CITY MAYOR Every child deserves an opportunity to succeed – that's something we can all agree on. Jersey City Mayor Steve FulopEJA That's why in Jersey City, we've made youth development a priority by expanding recreational, professional and mentorship programming, with an eye toward helping kids learn lifelong skills that will give them the best chance they all deserve. As we work to build stronger and safer communities, we are mindful that means not only adding more po..>> view original2 companies get $22M for moves to Jersey City
Two New York companies have been awarded a total of more than $22 million in tax breaks to move to Jersey City, the state Economic Development Authority announced. One firm, World Business Lenders, would receive just under $17 million in tax credits over 10 years and would bring 125 employees to 101 Hudson St. in Downtown Jersey City, according to its Grow New Jersey Assistance Program application. The company, a commercial lender that specializes in providing working capital to small- and med..>> view originalJersey City Council urges lawmakers to put $10M into lead ...
The Jersey City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging statewide lawmakers who represent Jersey City, as well as Gov. Chris Christie (R), to appropriate $10 million to the State’s Lead Control Assistance Fund. “Jersey City is one of the 11 communities of the state that have a higher proportion of young children with elevated lead levels than Flint, Michigan and that sort of challenge deserves the state’s attention and resources,” said Jersey City Council President Rolando Lavarro. Flint..>> view originalKushner Cos. takes steps to finance two Jersey City projects
Kushner Cos. takes steps to finance two Jersey City projects Kushner Cos. has moved one step closer on each of two projects planned for Jersey City. In a news release this week, Kushner said it has secured a $25 million loan from Santander Bank to refinance One Journal Square, a planned mixed-use development anchored by a 56-story tower. The New York-based firm is developing the property as part of a joint venture with KABR Group and WeWork. “Santander ensured a smooth closing process and we l..>> view originalJersey City anti-violence group collecting water for Flint
Local group JC Anti-Violence is hoping to collect 5,000 cases of water to bring to Flint, Mich., which is struggling with a water contamination crisis. Pamela Johnson, the group's director, said she has arranged for a tractor trailer to deliver the water to Michigan for distribution the first weekend of March. Donation suggestions are one to five cases from individuals; five to 15 from small businesses or organizations; and 25 to 50 from large companies or groups. The group is also seeking mon..>> view originalJersey City police have suspect, but searching for victims in armed ...
A couple walking on Liberty Avenue in Jersey City late Wednesday night was robbed at gunpoint, but after collaring a suspect, police investigating the incident could not locate the victims, authorities said. Police responding to a report of an armed robbery at 11:20 p.m. were met by a two witnesses who said they were across the street when they saw a man following closely behind a couple. One of the men said they shouted over to the couple, and the couple said they were OK. But moments later t..>> view original
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