Jersey City News

NEW Magazine Summer 2012 Issue Available Today

Thu, 31 May 2012 11:16:17 -0400

ShareSaveA new issue of JCI’s quarterly arts culture and lifestyle magazine NEW is hot off the press today Hit up one of our distribution locations near you for your free copy of NEW. Click here for more information about NEW and to access stories from past issues. (Read more at JC Independent)

Lafayette Community Learning Garden Mural to Open Tomorrow

Thu, 31 May 2012 10:32:08 -0400

ShareSaveThe Lafayette neighborhood will be blooming tomorrow with the opening of the Community Learning Garden. The garden located at 314 Pacific Ave. was developed and planted exclusively by volunteers in little more than a month using materials donated by local businesses. The team led by Master Gardener Calvin Palmer hopes the garden 8212 which was … (Read more at JC Independent)

Celebration Today As Downtown JC Street Is Named for Former Councilman Jaime Vazquez

Thu, 31 May 2012 09:32:03 -0400

ShareSaveMonmouth Street from York Street to Montgomery Street will be named for former Ward E Councilman Jaime Vazquez today. ‘Jaime Vazquez Way’ will be dedicated today with a ceremony and community celebration from 4 pm to 8 pm. Guests can enjoy food music face painting and balloons at the event. Vazquez who served from 1985 … (Read more at JC Independent)

Thursday Morning News Roundup

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:58:04 -0400

ShareSaveCongressional Races Heat Up Jersey City voters must soon find out if redistricting has affected which congressional district they are in and vote in the upcoming elections including a sixperson contest for the 10th District seat. Two Women Top Contenders for JC Superintendent Job Debra A. Brathwaite a deputy superintendent in South Carolina and Marcia … (Read more at JC Independent)

Riverview Arts District Campaign Brings Six Events to the Heights for JC Fridays

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:52:05 -0400

If you havent heard of the Riverview Arts District you can explore it tomorrow June 1 as part of JC Fridays a citywide day of free arts events. The Riverview Neighborhood Association RNA and several other organizations aiming to improve and enrich the Jersey City Heights neighborhood have come together to organize Discover the Riverview Arts District campaign which features six events with music art and more. (Read more at JC Independent)

Jersey City Rite Aid Allegedly Refused to Sell Man Emergency Contraception Due to His Gender

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:48:04 -0400

ShareSaveA Jersey City man who says a local pharmacy allegedly refused to sell him emergency contraception because of his gender is being backed by the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey ACLU in his demand for an apology. Andrew Andrade 25 says that he tried to purchase Plan B an FDAapproved brand of emergency … (Read more at JC Independent)

Jersey City Company Settles Suit Alleging Exclusion of U.S. Citizens Applying for Jobs Wrongful Termination

Wed, 30 May 2012 13:28:05 -0400

ShareSaveA Jersey Citybased information technology staffing company has agreed to pay nearly 22000 to an employee who was allegedly fired after expressing discomfort with the company’s alleged exclusion of U.S. citizens from consideration for various jobs. A lawsuit filed against Whiz International LLC on May 22 by the US Justice Department alleges that the company … (Read more at JC Independent)

Volunteers Needed For Workshop Audit to Improve Jersey City Areas Walkability

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:34:03 -0400

ShareSaveA workshop and walking audit aiming to increase the walkability of a portion of Jersey City will be held next month and those wishing to participate must RSVP by tomorrow. An Environmental Protection Agency EPA consultant from the Renaissance Group will train volunteers to assess the pedestrian environment in key locations surrounding Monticello Avenue. The … (Read more at JC Independent)

Father and Daughter James and J Carpenter Pair Text and Art in a New Collaboration

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:38:09 -0400

In the past six months the fatherdaughter duo of writer James Carpenter and visual artist and McGinley Square resident J Carpenter have been working together on a new body of work that pairs drawing and text. (Read more at JC Independent)

Jersey City Food Coops Spring Chef Showdown Highlights Local Culinary Talent

Wed, 30 May 2012 10:36:06 -0400

ShareSaveJersey City’s finest chefs will duke it out later this month at the Jersey City Food Coop’s Spring Chef Showdown the first of what organizers hope will be a yearly event. At the event about a half dozen local chefs will whip up dishes using a secret ingredient sold exclusively through the coop which will … (Read more at JC Independent)

Community Awareness Series Concerts Features Songs About Jersey City Hoboken

Wed, 30 May 2012 09:32:04 -0400

ShareSaveThe next installment of the Community Awareness Series at the Miller Branch Library 489 Bergen Ave. Jersey City will be held this Saturday. The concert will feature Bob Albrecht’s ‘A Tale of Two Cities Jersey City and Hoboken’ which features songs about people places and events in both municipalities. The show will also feature Sam … (Read more at JC Independent)

Wednesday Morning News Roundup

Wed, 30 May 2012 08:16:03 -0400

ShareSaveTeachers Faint From Heat Exhaustion at School Two teachers at PS 7 fainted when broken airconditioning led to temperatures soaring to 90 degrees in the building. Man Arrested After Fight Carrying Various Items A Jersey City man who scuffled with another was arrested after being found with three toy guns spraypainted black a plastic hand … (Read more at JC Independent)

Steam Cafe to Host Artist Forum for In The City Exhibit

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:34:05 -0400

ShareSaveSteam Cafe located at 274 Newark Ave. will host a forum featuring artists whose work is in their latest show ‘In The City’ next week. At the event guests will have an opportunity to get to know the artists as people and creators learn what the piece they have displayed means to them and discover … (Read more at JC Independent)

Make Glowing Bubbles at New Liberty Science Center Exhibit

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:32:04 -0400

ShareSaveA new Saturday exhibit is opening at the Liberty Science Center located at 251 Philip St. in Liberty State Park this week. On Memorial Day weekend the science center opened new summer exhibits exploring energy and the dark. Starting in June new exhibit ‘Crazy Glowing Bubbles’ will open for kids ages 4 and up. In … (Read more at JC Independent)

Bike JC Jersey City Ward Tour Festival Set for June 3

Tue, 29 May 2012 11:30:11 -0400

ShareSaveBicycle advocacy group Bike JC will hold its third annual ride through each of Jersey City’s six wards this Sunday. The 16mile group bike ride starts and finishes at Exchange Place where a festival featuring homemade goods from Not Yo Mama’s Craft Fair live music a nonprofit showcase and food and beer will be stationed … (Read more at JC Independent)

Jersey City Dog Licenses Must Be Renewed by June 30

Tue, 29 May 2012 10:31:00 -0400

ShareSaveJersey City dog owners must renew their dog licenses by June 30 all singleyear licenses expired April 30 or face fines and late fees city officials say. All licenses are effective May 1 singleyear licensing fees are 8 for neutered dogs 12 unneutered. Residents can also license their dogs for 36 months at a reduced … (Read more at JC Independent)

As Superintendent Search Winds Down Local Group Remain Convinced State Officials Have Too Much Sway in Decision

Tue, 29 May 2012 09:46:06 -0400

As the Board of Education moves into what could be the final month of deliberations over the districts new superintendent critics of the process continue to allege the Board appears ready to merely rubber stamp the states preference for the position. (Read more at JC Independent)

Seminars to Aid Small Business Entrepreneurs

Tue, 29 May 2012 09:32:06 -0400

ShareSaveRising Tide Capital will host an orientation for their Community Business Academy today. The free information session will show local entrepreneurs how they can to start and grow a successful business. The event will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 440 Hoboken Ave. at 6 pm. For more information see a listing for the … (Read more at JC Independent)

Tuesday Morning News Roundup

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:58:04 -0400

ShareSaveResidents Briefed on Plans for New Park About 40 were briefed on plans for a Jersey City landfill in the shadow of the Pulaski Skyway slated to become a park. Red Light Cameras Help Charge JC Drivers 1.7 Million in Fines Records show that drivers caught on camera running red lights at Kennedy Boulevard and … (Read more at JC Independent)

JCI Closed for Memorial Day

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:02:05 -0400

ShareSaveA quick note to our readers JCI’s offices will be closed on Monday May 28 for Memorial Day. We will resume publishing on Tuesday May 29. In the meantime enjoy your holiday Jersey City Check out This Weekend’s Best Bets for arts and entertainment events. (Read more at JC Independent)