Saturday, February 27, 2016

Man shot in the head in Jersey City survives and other top stories.

  • Man shot in the head in Jersey City survives

    JERSEY CITY -- A young man was shot in the back of the head early this morning, according to a city spokeswoman. Jersey City police are still investigating the shooting, which took place at Martin Luther King Drive and Claremont Avenue at 12:30 a.m., according to Jennifer Morrill, Jersey City spokeswoman. The victim, an 18-year-old male, sustained non-life threatening injuries despite being shot in the back of the head, according to Morrill. The victim was taken to Jersey City Medical Center â..
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  • Jersey City reval case may hinge on contract change called 'illegal ...

    Jersey City reval case may hinge on contract change called 'illegal ...
    With a judge's decision looming in the breach-of-contract trial between Jersey City and Realty Appraisal Co., the city has latched onto a new argument for why the contract should not be honored. Two months after Realty Appraisal was awarded a contract in 2011 to perform the citywide revaluation, city officials added a one-paragraph addendum that was not approved by the City Council. The change, city spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill said Thursday, was "illegal." "The tax assessor under the previous..
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  • Jersey City planning more initiatives to help small businesses grow

    Jersey City planning more initiatives to help small businesses grow
    Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop announced that his administration is planning three initiatives to aid small businesses in the city. The initiative includes an online portal for small businesses, an audit of the permitting and licensing process for small businesses, and the creation of the city's first Office of Small Businesses. Earlier this week, city officials announced two new micro-loan programs to assist small business owners and those looking to open a business. The administration says th..
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  • Jersey City survivors speak out against violence

    Jersey City survivors speak out against violence
    JERSEY CITY â€” The signs decorating Sanai's Lounge held words of encouragement and hope for a community weary of gun violence and dead-set on change. "Snitches Get Stitches. Correction: Snitches Save Lives. The Police Need Our Help," one sign read. Another said "Forgiveness doesn't mean you excuse the crime. It just means you're no longer willing to be the victim." Jersey City public safety director: Community must work with cops to quell violence Over 20 guest speakers spoke, sang, rapped, a..
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  • Convicted Jersey City killer may change his mind on armed robbery ...

    Convicted Jersey City killer may change his mind on armed robbery ...
    JERSEY CITY -- A 58-year-old Jersey City killer with a long rap sheet was expected to receive another long prison term for two armed robberies, but at this morning's sentencing hearing he asked for time to consider withdrawing his guilty plea. Angelo Harris, formerly of the Montgomery Gardens public housing complex, was to face 16 years on each of the armed robbery counts, to be served concurrently. He would have had to serve more than 13.5 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole a..
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  • NJCU Splits Non-Conference Tri-Match; Downs Staten Island, Falls ...

    JERSEY CITY, NJ (NJCUGothicKnights.com) | The New Jersey City University men's volleyball team made quick work of the College of Staten Island, 3-0 (25-14 ...
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  • Jersey Journal front and back page news: Saturday, February 27 ...

    Jersey Journal front and back page news: Saturday, February 27 ...
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  • Man, 54, violates restraining order and tried to set fire in Downtown ...

    Man, 54, violates restraining order and tried to set fire in Downtown ...
    Michael Rios, 54, appears in court in Jersey City today, Feb. 25, 2016, on charges he violated a restraining order at a Downtown Jersey City residence and attempted to commit arson at the location. Michaelangelo Conte | The Jersey Journal  A 54-year-old Jersey City man has been charged with violating a restraining order and attempted to start a fire in front of a Downtown residence. Michael Rios, of St. Pauls Avenue, is charged with going to the First Street home Sunday in violation of a court..
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  • JCMC/Barnabas Health hosts 58th annual Hudson County Science ...

    Jersey City Medical Center-Barnabas Health will host its first STEM Showcase on Monday at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City from 9 a.m. to noon.The event is the 58th continuation of the annual Hudson County Science Fair, which was previously organized and presented by The Jersey Journal. The Jersey Journal will still be involved in the event as a media sponsor. About 300 students in fifth- through 12th-grade will present their science projects at the competition, enrollment for which w..
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South African author reads her book to Jersey City children (PHOTOS) .Irvington man charged in violent robbery of Jersey City woman .
New group aims to advocate for Jersey City Hispanic business owners .No honking, yelping or squawking: Jersey City councilman wants ... .

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