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Jersey City launches JC IMPACT Crime Data Portal to allow residents to track stats

The City of Jersey City has launched JC IMPACT, a real-time public dashboard that allows officials and residents alike to track crime statistics. By John Heinis/Hudson County View...

Jersey City Official Arrested on Bribery-Related Charges at Annex Buildings

A city official was arrested early Friday afternoon at the City Hall Annex Buildings on bribery-related charges, according to three sources with knowledge of the situation.  Jessic...

Jersey City mayor touts $886.5M budget ahead of intro: ‘We did protect core services’

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon touted the city’s proposed $886,546,594.16 municipal budget with a 15.5% tax increase in a phone interview yesterday ahead of Wednesday’s introducti...

Jersey City Secures $15M in Emergency Financial Aid, $105M Low-Interest Loan from State

Jersey City has secured a significant amount of emergency state financial assistance to help fill much of its massive budget deficit, the Solomon administration announced Monday mo...

All Jersey City financial probes welcome, no new land sales planned, mayor says

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon said all financial probes were welcome and no new city land sales were planned during an impromptu media scrum during yesterday’s marathon City Coun...

Lavarro, Zuppa Call for State Comptroller to Investigate Fulop Administration Finances

Councilmen Rolando Lavarro and Tom Zuppa have sponsored a resolution urging the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller to investigate the “fiscal operations” of the Fulop admin...

Jersey City to receive $120M in state aid to help address massive budget deficit

The City of Jersey City is set to receive their full ask of $120 million in state aid, including $105 million in long-term, low interest loans, officials announced Monday morning....

Jersey City budget battle erupts over 31 layoffs: ‘This council doesn’t scare easily’

With the Jersey City budget expected to be introduced at Monday’s City Council caucus, a battle has erupted over 31 layoffs from the administration, which has rubbed the majority o...

Jersey City Council plans to set Q3 tax bills, make budget changes, after DCA meeting

The Jersey City Council indicated that they plan to set the third quarter tax bills after receiving an exemption from the state, as well as making budget changes after a meeting wi...

Jersey City Council to vote on camera-assisted parking enforcement pilot; survey online

The Jersey City Council will vote to consider camera assisted parking enforcement pilot program next month, with the administration seeking resident feedback on parking via a surve...

Jersey City Council introduces ordinance to divert cannabis tax revenue to budget

The Jersey City Council introduced an ordinance diverting cannabis tax revenue to the general operating budget to address the city’s massive budget deficit at last night’s marathon...

Jersey City Council Advances Proposed ‘Canal Crossing’ Abatements to Public Hearing

Mayor James Solomon’s thinking appears in line with that of the City Council for the first pair of tax abatements proposed under his administration. At its Wednesday night meeting,...

Jersey City To Hold 4 Hearings On Proposed Budget, 15 Percent Tax Hike

Jersey City said its tax hike has been lowered to 15 percent. Got budget suggestions? Four hearings will be held in person and virtually.

Tensions Between Jersey City Council and Administration Rise Ahead of Budget Vote

Frustrations are boiling over for several members of the City Council in advance of a scheduled vote on introduction of the 2026 budget. At the Monday afternoon caucus inside City...

Jersey City to Pull Millions From Bank Over ICE Detention Financing

City of Jersey City announces 4 free 2026 World Cup celebration series events

The City of Jersey City has announced four free 2026 World Cup celebration series events, beginning with a June 12th event downtown headlined by the Village People. By John Heinis/...

Taxes, Finances Front and Center As Council Takes on Ferry, Community Center, Liberty Harbor, More

Finances and taxes will be the talk of the City Council this week. But another loaded meeting agenda provides lots of other business for the council to tackle, from the redistricti...

City Council Turns to World Cup, Tenant Utility Charges, Morgan Street Park

Jersey City’s soccer fans and late-night owls may get a welcome gift for the World Cup. On Monday, the City Council will look at “minimally” extending hours for any public event re...

Jersey City lands $120M state budget lifeline

Jersey City lands a $120 million state budget package of aid and loans, easing a $255M deficit and avoiding steep tax hikes and cuts. The post Jersey City lands $120M state budget...

Jersey City Council approves 3.5% cap bank to increase budget limitations

The Jersey City Council passed an ordinance on second reading establishing a 3.5 percent cap bank, which comes out to $20,840,802.24 to increase allowable budget appropriations at...

Jersey City Council mulls measure asking comptroller to probe Fulop admin’s finances

The Jersey City Council reviewed a measure asking the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller to audit their finances during the latter years of the Mayor Steven Fulop administr...

Solomon unveils $886.5M Jersey City municipal budget with 15.5% tax increase

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has unveiled a $886,546,594.16 municipal budget with a 15.5 percent tax increase set for first reading at Wednesday’s City Council meeting. By John...

Jersey City Council passes $611.8M emergency temporary budget appropriation

The Jersey City Council passed an emergency temporary appropriation (ETA) of $611,835,236.47 during last night’s meeting that spilled over into early this morning. By Daniel Ulloa/...

Jersey City Council votes for N.J. comptroller to audit finances during Fulop’s tenure

The Jersey City Council unanimously approved (9-0) a non-binding resolution urging the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller to conduct an audit of fiscal operations in the ci...