The Phi Beta Sigma fraternity hosted a U.S. Senate forum in Jersey City with labor leader Patricia Campos-Medina, U.S. Rep. Andy Kim (D-3), and civil rights leader Larry Hamm.   By Daniel Ulloa/Hudson County View Artist and writer Amy Wilson, along with activist Chris Gadsden, moderated the forum at St. John’s Baptist Church. Wilson asked Hamm, […] The post Campos-Medina, Hamm, & Kim come to Jersey City for U.S. Senate forum appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

The head of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) told the executive director of the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency the Pompidou project must address a $19 million shortfall in the next month or risk losing $34 million in funding. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “Thank you for sharing the updated operating model outlining the […] The post NJEDA tells JCRA that Jersey City’s Pompidou project must address $19M shortfall appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

The City of Jersey City awarded 78 local artists a total of $1 million through their Arts and Culture Trust Fund, the third round of grants distributed overall. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “The fact that we have allocated over $3 million in less than two years speaks to the fact that the Arts and […] The post Jersey City awards 78 local artists a total of $1M through Arts & Culture Trust Fund appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

The City of Jersey City is “eliminating unnecessary and outdated positions,” including 11 jobs at the Department of Public Works, though those employees were offered continued employment, an official said. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “Pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 11A:8-1, this is to notify all employees that for reasons of economy and efficiency, […] The post Jersey City ‘eliminating unnecessary & outdated positions,’ including 11 DPW jobs appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

Wilenta Feed, a Secaucus business that converts food waste into animal feed, and Gas Mart, a defunct gas station in Jersey City, are getting sued by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection due to safety concerns. By John Heinis/Hudson County View “Today’s filings represent the latest action in the Murphy Administration’s initiative to right […] The post Wilenta Feed, of Secaucus, and Gas Mart, of Jersey City, getting sued by NJ DEP appeared first on Hudson County View ..read more

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