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• Jersey City made mistake in abolishing parking authority | Letter

  I have been a long time resident of Jersey City and witnessed first hand the ever present enforcement and community efforts by the Jersey City Parking Authority that was abolished by the present administration. What a huge mistake. Try currently to contact the Parking Enforcement which has been placed under the Public Safety Department. The phone system was shut down of the Parking Enforcement Office due to non payment of the phone bill. When it snowed this winter, there were no parking enforc..

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• Councilman Ramchal will be missed in Jersey City | Letter

  

  It saddens my heart to hear Ward B Councilman Khemraj "Chico" Ramchal will be stepping down. For the few years I have known him, he was a hard-working public servant who helped any individual in Jersey City not just his own ward. While this is not what many expected, I wish nothing but the best for Chico and his family moving forward. While it is impossible for anyone to fill his shoes, I urge the council to pick a replacement who will continue fighting hard for Ward B and the City of Jersey C..

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• Jersey City residents enjoy perfect weather for block party (PHOTOS)

  

  A block party was held yesterday afternoon at Grove and Montgomery streets to celebrate the opening of Charles & Co., a new residential building by Silverman. Nearby residents sampled what the new building has to offer, as well as enjoyed the warm weather with their friends, family and pets. The event included retailers including Kanibal & Co., Hazel Baby & Kids, Another Man's Treasure, Mathnasium of Jersey City and Maximum Motion Fitness, which hosted activities and deals throughout the day. ..

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• Masked man confronts employee outside Jersey City bar, police say

  

  JERSEY CITY -- A masked man approached an employee outside a closed bar in Journal Square this morning, according to a police report.  Shortly after 4 a.m., the 38-year-old Journal Square Pub employee was bringing the garbage outside when a man wearing a hooded sweatshirt and construction-like mask approached him, police said.  The man went inside the building, but nothing was reported missing. The employee told police he was the only one at the business at the time of the incident.  Initially..

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• Hudson County kids get STEAMed up about science and art ...

  

  Children from Hudson County came to the Hudson County Boys and Girls Club Saturday for Maker's Day to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math career opportunities and take part in hands-on learning activities. The event was hosted by The Black Interest Team Enterprise and featured exhibits by Home Depot, Environmental Justice Society, New Jersey City University and the Jersey City Free Public Library.  Students showcased their artwork and were able to learn about things as d..

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• Liberty State Park hosts victory 'Pet Parade' after privatization plans ...

  

  Liberty State Park hosts victory ‘Pet Parade’ after privatization plans nixed A “Pets for The Park” march in Liberty State Park was essentially a victory parade yesterday after Gov. Chris Christie (R) and Department of Environmental of Protection (DEP) Commissioner Bob Martin abandoned commercialization and privatization plans. “This is a good day to celebrate people’s victory for a people’s park,” Sam Pesin, the president of the Friends of Liberty State Park, told Hudson County View. “These d..

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• Runners take over Newport (PHOTOS)

  

  The Newport 10,000 brought thousands of runners to Jersey City yesterday. This 10K race takes place along the Hudson River waterfront. Starting at Newport Town Square and known as the fastest course in the tristate area, elite runners had the chance to compete for their share of more than $15,000 in prize money. The USA Track & Field-certified course is comprised of flat and local roads that interweave along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and provides views of the Manhattan skyline. A pos..

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• Fraternities may be history at Harvard next year | Quigley

  

  Some of the most brilliant people in the country are running Harvard University, but even they make some pretty dumb moves now and then. This month, university officials announced that starting in Fall 2017, members of single-sex clubs would be barred from holding leadership positions on campus, including becoming captains of sports teams.  They would also not receive official recommendations for postgraduate scholarships and fellowships, including the Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships. That wo..

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