Assemblyman John Allen (D-32) is co-sponsoring two “common sense” gun safety bills, one that would raise the age to purchase a rifle or shotgun from 18 to 21 and the other making firearm license renewals mandatory after four years instead of 10. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “While we are making progress, there were still […] The post Assemblyman John Allen co-sponsoring two ‘common sense’ gun safety bill appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164 is supporting U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8) for re-election, as they did when he first ran in 2022. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “We have supported Rob since his first election and he has delivered. Rob is always there for us. We know that he will […] The post IBEW Local 164 supporting Rep. Menendez for re-election in the 8th District appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

Including matching funds, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop has about $20 million raised for the New Jersey governor’s race next year, campaign finance reports show. By John Heinis/Hudson County View The majority of the financing for Fulop’s pursuit of Drumthwacket is currently linked to the Coalition for Progress super PAC, which has $8,452,350.72 cash on […] The post Including matching funds, Fulop has over $19M raised for N.J. governor’s race appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

Two Jersey City gang members have been indicted on racketeering (RICO) charges related to murder, shooting, and drug crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced. By John Heinis/Hudson County View Kenneth Harrigan, also known as “Kenny” and “Kenny OGM,” 27, and Darion Canary, aka “Goon,” 31, both of Jersey City, are charged with a racketeering conspiracy […] The post 2 Jersey City gang members indicted on RICO charges related to murder, drug crimes appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

In an editorial, Jersey City Heights resident Beatriz Bofill explains why a multi-use lane for Hoboken’s 14th Street Viaduct is a necessity for safe travel. Dear Hudson County Executive and Hudson County Commissioners, I am one of your constituents here is District 6. Since I first came to speak before the board of commissioners on […] The post Op-Ed: A multi-use lane for Hoboken’s 14th Street Viaduct is a necessity appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

Dr. Patricia Campos-Medina, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, was the second speaker in a series of Jersey City Town Halls hosted by Mayor Steven Fulop at the Zeppelin Hall Biergarten. By Daniel Ulloa/Hudson County View U.S. Rep. Andy Kim (D-3) spoke on Saturday and Fulop noted that Larry Hamm will round out the series […] The post Campos-Medina is second Senate candidate to participate in Jersey City Town Hall appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Danny Rivera is endorsing U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8) for a second term, citing his service to the community. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “As a councilman, a proud member of Jersey City’s dynamic Latino community, and a lifelong Jersey City resident who has given back to his hometown every day, I […] The post Jersey City Councilman-at-Large Rivera endorsing Rep. Menendez for a 2nd term appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla has outraised U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8) overall, but the incumbent had a better first quarter this year, as well as more cash on hand, according to reports filed with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC). By John Heinis/Hudson County View “My opponent continues to rely on special interest PACs and lobbyists […] The post FEC: Bhalla outraises Rep. Menendez overall; incumbent has better Q1, more COH appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

In a letter to the editor, Jersey City teacher, parent, and union executive board member Mike Greco explains why the public schools have exhibited the city’s true character. Dear Editor, As a proud 20-year educator who wakes up everyday with the privilege of educating students in the same neighborhood in which I grew up and […] The post LETTER: The Jersey City Public Schools have exhibited the city’s true character appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

Six people were displaced after a Jersey City Heights fire this afternoon, with one woman receiving medical attention from the Webster Avenue blaze. By John Heinis/Hudson County View This afternoon, the Jersey City Fire Department observed a working fire within 290 Webster Ave., which is a three-unit, three-story building, said city spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione. The […] The post 6 displaced after Jersey City Heights fire, 1 woman receives medical attention appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more