'Hoaxocaust!' to be performed in Jersey City this weekend and other top stories.

• 'Hoaxocaust!' to be performed in Jersey City this weekend

  The "Identity" series continues this weekend at Jersey City Theater Center with a production of a controversial comedy about a man's search for his Jewish identity "among the most unlikeliest cohort:  Holocaust Deniers!" The production explores what role past horrors should play in defining religious views and self-perception and whether there is a Jewish identity independent of the Holocaust, according to the JCTC website. It will be staged Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.and the full title is "..

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• Jersey City to reopen parks closed over lead fears

  

  JERSEY CITY â€” Two city parks that were closed last month over lead poisoning concerns will reopen tomorrow. The soil and surface areas of Mary Benson Park and Enos Jones Park have been tested multiple times and are now free of lead contamination, according to city spokeswoman Jennifer Morrill. Lead paint chips were found in Mary Benson Park, located across the street from the pre-k-through-eight School 5 and used daily by the school's students, in mid-March. The city closed that park and the..

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• 5-story Jersey City building approved, despite neighbors' objections

  

  JERSEY CITY -- After nearly three hours of plan presentations and emotional testimonies, the city's zoning board unanimously approved a five-story building that neighbors have been criticizing for more than two years.  Plans for the 12-unit building proposed for 375 Fifth St. will begin "as soon as possible" with minor adjustments recommended by the city.  Neighbors at 369 Fifth St. had strong objections to the project, saying the new building would block out the sun from their balconies. The ..

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• Jersey City group seeks students for leadership award -- deadline ...

  

  Take Charge Youth award Take Charge JC, a subset of Jersey City-based outreach organization Kismet of Kings is looking for qualified young male applicants for its Potential Take Charge Youth award. Photo from Kismet of Kings' website. A Jersey City community outreach organization is looking for exemplary young male applicants for a leadership award. Take Charge of Your Destiny JC, a youth-focused affiliate of Kismet of Kings, is ..

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• Jersey City, Hoboken felines can get low-cost spay/neuter at Liberty ...

  

  Liberty Humane Society will host a low-cost spay/neuter day for cats belonging to Hoboken and Jersey City residents on April 27, shelter officials said. The procedure is being offered for $30 after an online poll by the nonprofit animal shelter showed residents in Hudson County said they are in need of a low-cost option for the service. Residents are encouraged to participate in the online survey so the shelter can provide more clinics that best suit pet owners' needs. Residents can register f..

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• Residents flex their muscles at Jersey City fitness fair

  

  City Hall Plaza was transformed into a giant gymnasium yesterday afternoon as hundreds attended the JC Fitness Fair. Sponsored by JCFamilies and ChicpeaJC, residents had the opportunity to work out with fitness professionals and meet with local business owners. Though this is the first time the event has been held, Mamta Singh of JCFamilies said they hope to continue the fair annually. "Jersey City is changing and we thought fitness is something that should be the main focus and that's when we..

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