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Mayor Solomon Announces Community Meetings Across All Six Wards to Address City Budget

A series of facilitated dialogues will engage community leaders, elected officials, and residents in constructive conversations about the city’s fiscal challenges

Mayor James Solomon today announced a series of community meetings across all six wards of Jersey City, designed to engage residents and community leaders in open, constructive dialogue about the city’s budget challenges. The meetings represent the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusive civic participation as the city navigates a critical fiscal moment.

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JCPD Ceasefire Unit Makes Key Arrest Linking Juvenile Suspect to Multiple Gun-Related Incidents

February 13, 2026 admin

The Jersey City Police Department’s Ceasefire Unit began the week with a significant arrest connected to two shooting incidents dating back to October 2025, underscoring the JCPD’s targeted approach to gun violence reduction and accountability.

On October 21, 2025, at approximately 11:19 p.m., officers responded to confirmed shots fired in the area of Van Nostrand and Ocean Avenues. No injuries were reported. Nearly two weeks later, just after midnight on November 6, 2025, officers responded to another confirmed shots fired incident in the area of 102-106 Rutgers Avenue. While no injuries were reported, several parked vehicles sustained bullet damage.

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Mayor-Elect James Solomon Announces Transition Leadership Team

December 31, 2025 admin

Jersey City, NJ – Wasting no time following his overwhelming victory, Mayor-Elect James Solomon announced his transition leadership team today. The dynamic team will support Mayor-Elect Solomon ahead of his swearing-in on January 15th. Collectively, they bring decades of city government and public service experience, which will ensure that Mayor-Elect Solmon can deliver an affordable Jersey City.

Co-Chairs: County Commissioner Bill O’Dea; Jim Johnson, COO, Trinity Church; and Hetty Rosenstein, Labor Activist.

Executive Director: Keshav Poddar

Political Director: Stuart Thomas, Campaign Manager, James Solomon for Jersey City.

Transition Counsel: Scott D. Salmon, Esq.

Mayor-Elect James Solomon said, “I am honored to announce my transition leadership team, a diverse and experienced group of dedicated individuals ready to tackle the pressing challenges facing Jersey City. From day one, we will build a City Hall that not only responds to our residents’ needs but anticipates them – and will take the affordability crisis head on. Our commitment is to create a government that is accessible, transparent, and proactive, ensuring that every voice is heard. I believe that with this team by my side, we can implement innovative solutions that will make Jersey City affordable and pave the way for a brighter future for our community.”

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Jersey City Mayor Elect James Solomon Announces Laura Bustamante as Chief of Staff

December 23, 2025 admin

Jersey City Mayor-elect James Solomon announced the first member of his senior leadership team today: Laura Bustamante will serve as his Chief of Staff.

Bustamante has deep roots in Jersey City, having previously served as Solomon’s chief of Staff during his time on the City Council. She was also the Political Director and Deputy State Director, covering North Jersey, for U.S. Senator Andy Kim.

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Who will emerge as Jersey City’s Next Mayor? Run -Off Between Solomon and McGreevey Takes Center Stage in Hudson County Politics

December 2, 2025 admin

Joe Calamito -Publisher of the River View Observer

Once when I was first allowed to vote, I was hesitating on whether or not to go vote because it was raining out and I was told by my dad, “The weather doesn’t care if you need to, or not go to vote; you have to care, and get yourself out there and vote, because a lot of young men and some women fought wars to give you the right to vote.”.Every election day, I think about that tongue-lashing and get myself out to vote.

Jersey City’s runoff election is taking place today, December 2nd, 2025, between James Solomon and Jim McGreevey, and it’s raining out. I wonder how many of you will sit this one out?

Don’t! These two candidates made it to the run-off and deserve your vote. I am not certain who will emerge as Jersey City’s next Mayor, but I trust the judgment of the Jersey City people to do the right thing. And pick the candidate deserving of the job. The people of Jersey City know the issues confronting the City, and the candidates seeking the job.

Wishing James Solomon and Jim McGreevey luck and their slate of candidates

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Fulop Administration Unveils Brand New Public Park, Transforming Asphalt Lot into Multi-Use Recreation Destination

August 15, 2025 admin

$2.7 Million Investment Reinvigorates Former Paved Lot into Dynamic 16^th Street Park

Mayor Steven M. Fulop joined City Council members, the Department of Infrastructure, residents, and community leaders to officially cut the ribbon on the brand-new 16^th Street Park, marking the completion of a $2.7 million transformation from an asphalt basketball lot into one of the city’s most dynamic and inclusive green spaces.

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North River Sing Community Chorus to Hold Open Auditions

August 14, 2025 admin

NEW MEMBER AUDITIONS

New Member auditions are being held on Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 3-6pm, and Thursday, September 4, 2025 from 7-10pm. If you are interested in auditioning with North River Sing, please respond to this email, we will get you all the information you need. Also, if you know anyone interested in auditioning, please share this email with them.

JC PRIDE

North River Sing will have a booth at Jersey City Pride on Saturday, August 23, 2025. This is the 3rd year we will have participated in this event, and it’s a great way for us to connect with the Jersey City community. If you will be attending the event, make sure to stop by our booth, located on Newark Ave., between Bay St. and Jersey Ave., near the Bank of America. We’ll be sharing concert dates in the near future.

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Primark Strengthens Tri-State Area Presence with New Store at Newport Centre in Jersey City

August 4, 2025 admin

Global fashion favorite opens fourth store in the Garden State on August 14, bringing trend-forward looks at prices shoppers will love

Primark, the international retailer offering quality fashion at value prices, announced today the upcoming grand opening of its latest store in New Jersey, located at Newport Centre in Jersey City. This marks the fourth store in the state, as Primark continues to expand in the Northeast area ahead of its highly anticipated Manhattan opening in 2026.

Spanning more than 35,700 square feet, the new Primark store will bring Jersey City shoppers an exciting selection of on-trend fashion, everyday essentials, stylish homeware, and beauty favorites, all at Primark’s famously low prices. With unbeatable value on the looks they love, customers will quickly discover why families across the US are embracing Primark’s unique blend of style, quality, and affordability.

“Primark opened its first store in New Jersey in June 2016 and since that time we’ve learned so much about this shopper and their love of our amazing products at amazing prices,” said Kevin Tulip, President of Primark US. “We are so excited to bring ‘Primania’ to Jersey City with the opening of our Newport Centre store, offering incredible value and style for even more families and fashion lovers across the Northeast.”

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