In wake of pandemic, Jersey City moving forward with Largest Mixed-Income Housing Development in Tri-State Region

8,000 Unit Development Site will be 35% Affordable Housing, Reshaping West Side of Jersey City JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop, the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA), and the Department of Housing, Economic Development and Commerce (HEDC) announce an agreement for construction of the first phase of Bayfront, the largest mixed-income development site in the region.  … Continue reading In wake of pandemic, Jersey City moving forward with Largest Mixed-Income Housing Development in Tri-State Region

Bayonne’s Mayor Davis and City Council Sworn in for Second Terms

            Before an audience of more than 250 people in the City Council Chambers on Sunday, July 1, Mayor Jimmy Davis and Bayonne’s five City Council Members took their oaths of office for new terms in municipal government.  The event featured remarks by Governor Phil Murphy, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, … Continue reading Bayonne’s Mayor Davis and City Council Sworn in for Second Terms

Bayonne Mayor Officiates Grand Re-opening of 90,000-Square-Foot Resident Clubhouse at Harbor Pointe Apartments

Photo Caption (from left to right): 1st Ward Council member Thomas Cotter; Council Member At-Large Juan M. Perez; Harbor Pointe Sales Manager Spring Funches; Mayor James Davis; Castle Lanterra CEO Elie Rieder; 3rd Ward Council Member Gary La Pelusa, Sr.; 2nd Ward Council Member Salvatore Gullace; Harbor Pointe Sales Associate Timeka Houston Project Reflects Castle Lanterra Properties’ Long-Term Investment … Continue reading Bayonne Mayor Officiates Grand Re-opening of 90,000-Square-Foot Resident Clubhouse at Harbor Pointe Apartments

Ben Costanza Appointed Aide to Mayor Davis for Business and Economic Development

    Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that he has appointed Ben Costanza as an Aide to the Mayor.  Costanza will work on economic development issues, business relations, and the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ).  Mayor Davis said, “As someone with experience in both business and government, Ben Costanza has the skills to help our administration … Continue reading Ben Costanza Appointed Aide to Mayor Davis for Business and Economic Development

Jimmy John’s Sandwiches Celebrates Opening First Jersey City Location

Ribbon -Cutting Ceremony at the One Located on ground floor of the residential and retail tower at 110 First Street, restaurant adds new dynamic to Downtown Jersey City’s dining scene Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop cut the ribbon to officially open the new Jimmy John’s sandwich shop in downtown Jersey City on September 13, 2017. Photo by … Continue reading Jimmy John’s Sandwiches Celebrates Opening First Jersey City Location

Hoboken Introduces Post Office Redevelopment Plan for New Hotel & Improved Waterfront Connectivity

The City of Hoboken is introducing a redevelopment plan for the Hoboken Post Office Rehabilitation Area that includes a new hotel and improvements to waterfront access and connectivity. The plan, which will be introduced at the City Council meeting on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, would redevelop the underutilized parking lot behind the Post Office as … Continue reading Hoboken Introduces Post Office Redevelopment Plan for New Hotel & Improved Waterfront Connectivity

JC FRIDAYS CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A FULL LINEUP OF ARTS EVENTS TAKING PLACE ACROSS JERSEY CITY

JC FRIDAYS CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A FULL LINEUP OF ARTS EVENTS TAKING PLACE ACROSS JERSEY CITY Taking Place on Friday, March 3, 2017 A City-Wide, All-Day Celebration of Art & Culture in Jersey City    Spring is coming, and Art House’s JC Fridays will kick off the season with 39 exciting visual and … Continue reading JC FRIDAYS CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH A FULL LINEUP OF ARTS EVENTS TAKING PLACE ACROSS JERSEY CITY

Mayor Zimmer & Officials Break Ground on 7th & Jackson Resiliency Park

 Mayor Dawn Zimmer joined other elected officials, dignitaries, and members of the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of7th and Jackson Resiliency Park,  a 2-acre park and public gymnasium as part of the 700 Jackson Street development project. “This park will bring much-needed open space to a growing mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhood and will build upon our … Continue reading Mayor Zimmer & Officials Break Ground on 7th & Jackson Resiliency Park

Jazz Legend Jimmy Cobb Drums It Up for Harborside Series

                      Jersey City, NJ. On Wednesday, February 8th, the International Jazz Quartet takes the stage at the Harborside Atrium to spice up your lunchtime with acclaimed drummer and elder statesman Jimmy Cobb. Cobb, who has performed with fellow icons of jazz like Wes Montgomery, Billie … Continue reading Jazz Legend Jimmy Cobb Drums It Up for Harborside Series

River View Observer January 15-January 31 2017 Digital Issue

River View Observer for January 15 to January 31st, 2017 includes articles on Hobokens Mile Square City Theater’s presentation of the Family Musical  Your a Good Man Charlie Brown. Fox & Crow in Jersey City spotlights performers that connect with Jersey City’s diverse community and  the woman behind finding these performers in Jersey City’s  is … Continue reading River View Observer January 15-January 31 2017 Digital Issue