The December 2nd runoff for Jersey City Mayor, Councilman James Solomon, emerged as the winner, defeating Ex-Governor Jim McGreevey

Solomon served as the Jersey City Council member representing Ward E, downtown Jersey City, and the waterfront area. 2017 until his mayoral win. 

Solomon will be Jersey City’s first new mayor since 2013, when current Mayor Steve Fulop took office.

Fulop decided against a third term and ran for Governor. Fulop lost the race to now Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.

Before his time on the City Council, he worked as an aide to former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino and as an adjunct professor at several colleges in New Jersey. 

• Solomon’s Policy Stances:
  • Housing/Development: He has vowed to take on developers and special interests, ban rent-hiking algorithms, and ensure tenants have a right to legal counsel.
  • Public Safety: He plans to hire 100 new police officers and supports a civilian complaint review board.
  • Education: He has pledged to work with the independent board of education to improve schools and plans to appoint a deputy mayor for education to coordinate between the city and school district.
  • Transparency: He is committed to ending “sweetheart deals” for developers and increasing government transparency.

For all Hudson County election results, visit:

results.enr.clarityelections.com/NJ/Hudson/125652/web.345435/#/summary

Better to know today what you might want to do tomorrow

Jersey City
29th Annual Toy Drive Donations: This is a donation drive accepting new, unwrapped toys for children.
Location: Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs.
Notes: This is the second day of the event.

Romania Flag Raising Ceremony: A ceremony celebrating Romanian culture.
Location: Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs.
Notes: The event runs from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m..

General Trivia Night: A team-based trivia competition covering a variety of topics like movies, sports, and pop culture.
Location: Tapville Social, 30 Mall Drive West.
Notes: The trivia starts at 7:00 p.m. and repeats weekly.

Club Meeting at Legends FC: Legends FC is a club offering soccer training and games.
Location: Legends FC, 130 Newark Ave.
Notes: The event may be an internal meeting for the club.

Bi-Monthly Trivia at The Hutton: A trivia competition where you can join a team or be grouped with other players.
Location: The Hutton Restaurant and Bar, 225 Hutton Street.
Notes: This event begins at 7:00 p.m..

Hoboken
Women Entrepreneurs Networking Meetup: A networking walk and coffee meetup for women entrepreneurs.
Location: Little City Books, 100 Bloomfield Street.
Notes: This meetup is also being promoted on Eventbrite.

Art with Liz: Lecture and Workshop: A weekly series featuring a lecture on an artist, followed by a free workshop.
Location: Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue.
Notes: The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and is available both in-person and online.

What’s New Book Group: A monthly discussion group focused on popular new book releases.
Location: Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue.
Notes: This session will discuss Time of the Child by Kate Niall.

Youth Wrestling: A youth wrestling session.
Location: Edge Wrestling Gym.
Notes: The session is scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m..

Math Circle: A program for students in grades 4–5 to engage in mathematical games and puzzles.
Location: Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue.
Notes: The program runs from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m..

Bayonne
Special Meeting of the City of Bayonne Planning Board: A public hearing where formal action will be taken on city planning matters.
Location: Dorothy E. Harrington Municipal Council Chambers, 630 Avenue C.
Notes: The meeting is scheduled for 6:00 p.m..

Secaucus
Reading Buddies: A reading activity.
Location: Secaucus Public Library and Business Resource Center Annex, 1007 Riverside Station Boulevard.
Notes: The event begins at 4:00 p.m. and repeats monthly.

Bingo for Kids: A bingo game for children where players can win prizes.
Location: Secaucus Public Library Annex, 1007 Riverside Station Boulevard.
Notes: The game starts at 6:00 p.m. and is held monthly.

Santa’s North Pole Picture Moments: An opportunity to take pictures with Santa.
Location: Whitechapel Projects.
Notes: This event costs $10 and is scheduled for 4:00 p.m..

A day ahead events, because we need to prepare for what we might do the next day!

Jersey City

Arts & Entertainment

Jersey City Wine Fest: Sample wines at this festival, which runs from 6:00 PM onwards. Harborside Atrium, 210 Hudson St, Jersey City, NJ 07311

Laugh Tour Comedy Club: Enjoy a night of stand-up comedy at 555 Washington Boulevard, starting at 6:30 PM.

Steel Sumony Brunch at Six 26: This lounge event at 128 Christopher Columbus Drive begins at 2:00 PM.

The Arab Festival New Jersey: Celebrate Arab culture with shopping, shows, and music. This two-day festival at The Westin Jersey City Newport, 479 Washington Boulevard, starts on Saturday at 11:00 AM.

Moss & Mingle at Departed Soles Brewing Company: Create a moss craft while enjoying a beer at this hands-on workshop at 150 Bay Street. The event begins at 1:00 PM. 

Family

Thanksgiving Arts & Crafts: Turkey & Chicken Giveaway: This community celebration at County Prep High School, 525 Montgomery Street, features arts and crafts and a giveaway. The event starts at 12:00 PM. 

Sports

Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. UMass Lowell River Hawks: Catch a basketball game at the Yanitelli Recreational Life Center, 870 Montgomery Street, at 2:00 PM. 

Hoboken

Family

Uptown Farmers Market: A weekly farmers market at 404 14th Street, open from 9:00 AM.

Story Time: Enjoy festive and heartwarming stories at the Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, starting at 10:30 AM.

Pumpkin Party: Participate in this fall-themed event at the Hoboken Public Library, 500 Park Avenue, at 2:00 PM. 

Community & Fundraisers

Rooting Souls Fall Fundraiser: A community-building fundraiser hosted by Rooting Souls at the Symposia Community Bookstore, 510 Washington Street. The event begins at 5:30 PM.

Bayonne

Recreational events

The Bayonne Division of Recreation is planning an Indoor Track & Field event on November 22, 2025. 

Indoor Track & Field

Time: 2:00 p.m.

• Ice Rink Track, Rich Korpi Ice Rink
• Ice skating rink
• 38 W 28th St · (201) 858-5566

Secaucus

Secaucus Auto Show 2025: View various automobiles at 1200 Koelle Blvd, from 10:00 AM.

Secaucus Artists Workshop Show & Sale: An art show and sale in Secaucus from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Boy Scout Troop 22 Pasta Dinner: A pasta dinner fundraiser taking place from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

New Jersey Fall International Open Jiu-Jitsu Championship 2025: An open tournament organized by the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation, taking place all day at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive. 

Guttenberg

Pre-Thanksgiving Senior Dine-In Cinema: A dine-in cinema event for senior citizens.

• Jimmy Welty Band: Live music by the Jimmy Welty Band at Stockyard Restaurant at 8:00 PM. 

 Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will host a special Alumni Networking Event on Wednesday, November 13 as part of the College’s ongoing 50th Anniversary Celebration, Fifty and Forward.

The event will bring together HCCC alumni and community partners for an exciting evening of speed networking and professional connections, featuring tabling from a variety of employers, including PNC Financial Services, Women Rising, Soccer Shots, and others. Participants will have opportunities to expand their networks, explore career interests, and celebrate the accomplishments of their fellow alumni. The newly elected officers of the 2025-2027 HCCC Alumni Association will be announced, and light refreshments will be served.