Jersey City Ward F Councilman Frank “Educational” Gilmore endorsed Newark Mayor Ras Baraka for governor, in a race that also features Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, at his campaign fundraising kickoff at the Moore’s Lounge last night By Daniel Ulloa/Hudson County View “I am endorsing [Newark Mayor] Ras Baraka for governor, definitely. They have this […] The post Jersey City Councilman Gilmore endorses Newark Mayor Baraka for governor appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

A New York City man was arrested in Jersey City yesterday after stealing a woman’s cell phone at the Christopher Street PATH Station, an official said. By John Heinis/Hudson County View Jason T. Porch, 24, of New York City, is charged with attempted robbery, assault, menacing, harassment, interference with transportation, terroristic threats, aggravated assault to […] The post NYC man arrested in Jersey City after stealing woman’s cell phone at PATH station appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

U.S. Rep. Donald Payne (D-10), who with in his sixth term in the House and was poised to be elected to a seventh, died today at 65 years old after complications from a heart attack he suffered earlier this month. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “With his signature bowtie, big heart, and tenacious spirit, Donald […] The post U.S. Rep. Donald Payne dead at 65 after complications from a heart attack appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, a candidate for governor in 2025, says his campaign will spend $10 million to help candidates down the ballot running for state, county, and local office win. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “Eliminating the county line system in New Jersey is just the first step in reform, and until there […] The post Fulop: I’ll spend $10M to help 2025 candidates for state, county, & local office win appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

In a letter to the editor, Republican 8th District congressional candidate Anthony Valdes gives his point of view on why the New Jersey delegation has failed residents. Dear Editor, The United States of America is now at a crossroads. The failed policies of the Biden Administration have led to unprecedented inflation! We have seen rising […] The post LETTER: ‘I know what it is like to grow up poor & truly struggle,’ GOP candidate says appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

A Jersey City man has been sentenced to 22 years in state prison an attempted murder case dating back to just over three years ago. By John Heinis/Hudson County View Anthony Franklin, 27, of Jersey City, was convicted at trial of attempted murder, unlawful possession of weapon, and possession of a weapon for an unlawful […] The post Jersey City man sentenced to 22 years in state prison for attempted murder appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

The Jersey City Council will take a vote on a resolution for a pilot program for a health testing and harm reduction kiosk at Wednesday’s meeting, with some of the particulars explained during today’s caucus. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “This is a partnership to install health kiosks – kiosk, singular – we’ll start with […] The post Jersey City Council to vote on pilot program for health testing/harm reduction kiosk appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

The Exchange Place Alliance recently acquired their first sculpture for permanent display on the Jersey City waterfront, “Adorn Me” by Tanda Francis. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “I am thrilled by the permanent placement of Adorn Me in Exchange Place. Maintaining the sculpture at its current location became my goal especially after learning of the […] The post Exchange Place Alliance acquires 1st sculpture for permanent display in Jersey City appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla said he supports the GUARD Act that would prevent any federal official or candidate that has been charged with a crime not to have access to classified info and he’s asking his primary opponent, U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D-8), to do the same. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “It is essential […] The post Bhalla supports Sen. Menendez-targeted GUARD Act, asks Rep. Menendez to follow appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

The Jersey City Council will vote on a resolution next week urging the New Jersey legislature to abide by the federal court’s rulings to abolish county organizational lines. By John Heinis/Hudson County View ” … the New Jersey State Legislature has promised ‘public process on ballot design in New Jersey, including a thorough and thoughtful […] The post Jersey City Council to vote on urging N.J. legislature to abide by county line ruling appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more