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Did You Know? Nine of New Jersey’s 20 Largest Office Buildings Are Located in Jersey City

jc skyline courtsey City Data Listed by  NJ BIZ Rankings Based on Square Footage of Office Buildings
Jersey City residents have something else to be proud of according to a NJ BIZ ranking announced today by  Mayor Steven M. Fulop- that  nine of the twenty largest office buildings in New Jersey – based on square footage – are located in Jersey City.
“Jersey City has the largest down town skyline in New Jersey and this list proves the point,” said Mayor Fulop. “Some of our larger new commercial tenants include the Depository, Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Fidelity Investments. Our proximity to New York, our lower operating costs, the relative newness of our office buildings, and our diverse and highly-skilled workforce are all factors in why more and more businesses are choosing Jersey City.”
From NJ BIZ:
#2 – Goldman Sachs – 30 Hudson Street
#4 – 101 Hudson Street – 101 Hudson Street
#5 – Newport Office Center 7 – 480 Washington Boulevard
#9 – Newport Tower – 525 Washington Boulevard
#11 – Harborside Plaza 5 – Harborside Plaza 5
#12 – Harborsize Plaza 2 – Harborside Plaza 2
#14 – Harborside Plaza 3 – Harborside Plaza 3
#17 – Newport Office Center 4 – 545 Washington Boulevard
#20 – Newport Office Center 5 – 575 Washington Boulevard
Photo source: City Data
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The City of Jersey City Presents Two New Exhibits Featuring:Gaia Studio and the Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance

Opening Tuesday, November 12th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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–JERSEY CITY SEAL LOGO Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the City of Jersey City are pleased to announce the opening of two new art exhibits at the City Hall Rotunda Art Gallery, 280 Grove Street. The exhibits will feature artwork from Gaia Studio and the Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance, on the second and third floors of City Hall throughout the month of November.

“Jersey City has one of the most vibrant arts communities in Jersey City and we are always pleased to showcase the work of our local artists,” said Mayor Fulop. “The art work on display is a direct reflection of the talented art community that works and lives in our great City.” Continue reading The City of Jersey City Presents Two New Exhibits Featuring:Gaia Studio and the Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance →

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Jersey City Irish Festival- Exchange Place in Jersey City September 28, 2013

The Jersey City Irish Festival was held on Saturday, September 28th down at Exchange Place  in Jersey City. The festival ran from

11am to 10pm and as in previous years it never disappoints. When our cameras were there everyone was having a great time.

Here are a few photos from today event…

Education

Jersey City Public Schools launches a new tradition—The I Love Jersey City Public Schools: Back to School Festival!

JLibertySP AB 7ersey City, NJ—9/18/2013—The Jersey City Public Schools is proud to invite the public to the first ever I Love Jersey City Public Schools Back to School Festival in Liberty State Park on September 21, from 1-4.  The event will celebrate the beginning of an exciting school year by showcasing the rich programs available at its 39 schools and providing opportunities for parents and community members to connect with their schools, learn more about them and meet some of the parents and staff.  Student groups will perform throughout the day and a wide array of activities such as face-painting, an arts and crafts station, table-top science and dance lessons.  Schools will mount displays about the innovative work they are doing with their students.  Activities will also be sponsored by some of the district’s partners like the JCEA (Jersey City Educators Association) and Liberty Science Center.

Continue reading Jersey City Public Schools launches a new tradition—The I Love Jersey City Public Schools: Back to School Festival! →

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Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop Appoints Jim McGreevey to Serve as the Executive Director of the Jersey City Employment and Training Commission

 

JERSEY CITY SEAL LOGOJERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop today announced the appointment of Jim McGreevey to serve as the Executive Director of the Jersey City Employment & Training Commission.

The Commission is charged with the responsibility of overseeing workforce training in the city, linking training with job creation, and identifying job opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed. McGreevey will also be responsible for working with the business community, local colleges and universities, labor unions and non-profits to identify potential job opportunities and skilled training.

“Governor McGreevey has worked hands-on with the inmate population and with re-entry programs and will be a valuable asset to us as we develop a re-entry program for Jersey City,”said Mayor Fulop.  “We are fortunate to have such a distinguished and knowledgeable individual to lead what is one of the most critical positions – that of job creation and workforce development. I look forward to working with Governor McGreevey on providing more job opportunities for all of our residents.” Continue reading Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop Appoints Jim McGreevey to Serve as the Executive Director of the Jersey City Employment and Training Commission →

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10 Days into Office Mayor Fulop Sees Culture in City Hall & Vows to Change via No Tolerance Policy

Pursues Another Termination of Employment for Latest Infraction & Will Install GPS Systems in City Vehicles

 

Mayor Steven M. Fulop address the attendance at his Ignaugural

JERSEY CITY – With only ten days into office, Mayor Steven M. Fulop is quickly learning and aggressively pushing to change the culture of City Hall employees with termination charges for any employee violating policy and breaking the law.

Last week, Jersey City Police Detective William Kallert was charged with DWI and was immediately suspended without pay after he was found intoxicated in an unmarked police vehicle he was not authorized to use after hours.  This was followed by yesterday’s incident in which a DPW manager was arrested on charges of soliciting a prostitute while in a city vehicle he was also not authorized to use after work hours.

The employee, George Reyes, is facing termination as a result of the arrest.

“This is the second time in just one week that a city employee has committed a crime while using a city vehicle without authorization, which speaks to the pervasive culture of abuse that has been allowed to exist in Jersey City,” said Mayor Fulop.  “This is unacceptable and we are going to root out this type of behavior and put an end to it.  We will not tolerate this.”  Continue reading 10 Days into Office Mayor Fulop Sees Culture in City Hall & Vows to Change via No Tolerance Policy →

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Jersey City’s Mayor Fulop Releases 155 -Page Transition Report

Most Comprehensive Review Conducted During a Transition in Jersey City;

Roadmap Outlined for Moving City Forward

JERSEY CITY SEAL LOGOJERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop today released the 155-page report issued by the Transition Team that details the current state of Jersey’s City’s municipal government, identifies the significant issues, and lays a roadmap for correcting many of the longstanding problems.

A link to the complete transition report can be found at:

http://www.jerseycitynj.gov/uploadedFiles/City_Government/Office_of_the_Mayor/Transition%20Report.pdf

“The transition team spent four weeks collecting and reviewing information, as well as best practices and models for municipalities, to determine what are the issues facing Jersey City and what can guide us as we develop long-overdue solutions,” said Mayor Fulop.  “I hope the public takes an opportunity to review these findings as much time and effort was invested and we view this as a positive process toward moving Jersey City forward.” Continue reading Jersey City’s Mayor Fulop Releases 155 -Page Transition Report →

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Bayonne: Gun Buyback Program Set for Bayonne, Other Locations on July 12-13

           Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Center will be the Bayonne location for a New Jersey gun buyback program on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on both days.  The parish center is located at 39 East 22nd Street in Bayonne. The Mt. Carmel Parish Center is set back from the street, and has a parking lot for visitors. The gun buyback program will also take place at five other church locations in Hudson and Union Counties on those same two days.  Residents can turn in up to three guns anonymously, with no questions asked.  In return they will receive up to $250 per weapon. 

        CITY OF BAYONNE SEAL  The event is co-sponsored by the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General, the Hudson and Union County Prosecutors’ Offices, and the Bayonne, Elizabeth, Jersey City, Linden, Plainfield, and Union City Police Departments. 

          The gun buyback program began last December, and has taken place in several locations across New Jersey.  Since December, there have been gun buyback events in New Jersey in Atlantic, Camden, Cumberland, Essex, Mercer, Monmouth, and Passaic Counties.  They have resulted in the collection of more than 12,500 deadly firearms statewide.  The program’s goal is to reduce the number of weapons in circulation. New Jersey’s Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman said, “A gun that is no longer in circulation – a gun that no longer exists – cannot be used to commit a crime, to shoot someone in the heat of an argument, or go off accidentally in the hands of a curious child.”  Mayor Smith said, “Gun violence is a serious problem in America.  The gun buyback program is an important step forward in improving public safety in New Jersey. The City of Bayonne welcomes the opportunity to participate in this statewide effort.”  Public Safety Director Jason O’Donnell said, “I would like to thank the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, and the Bayonne Police Department for working together closely to plan the gun buyback event in Bayonne. We look forward to continuing more such efforts in the future.”  Police Chief Ralph Scianni said, “The Bayonne Police Department and all of the law enforcement agencies involved have developed the gun buyback program in cooperation with local churches.  I would like to thank Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for providing its parish center as the Bayonne location for this important program. The members of the religious community are vital partners in the effort to reduce crime and violence.”     Continue reading Bayonne: Gun Buyback Program Set for Bayonne, Other Locations on July 12-13 →

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Mayor Fulop Announces Desk Audit of City Workers & Programs

Outdated Programs to be Phased Out; High-Performing Programs to Receive Additional Resources & Redeployed Staff

JERSEY CITY SEAL LOGOJERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop today announced that his administration has started a desk audit of all civilian management and supervisory employees. A desk audit hasn’t been conducted in Jersey City in nearly ten years.

The purpose of the desk audit – which will be conducted division by division, department by department – is to evaluate employee functions and accomplishments over the last year, as well as program performance and the need for redeployment of staff to better serve the residents.  Additionally, the audit serves to eliminate any duplication of services.

“The taxpayers deserve to have every dollar they pay to the city work for them and redundant services eliminated,” said Mayor Fulop.  “We want to make every employee and every office accountable and working to its fullest potential for the residents and business owners.  To do that, we need to understand the human resources we have in place and maximize staff utilization.”

Mayor Fulop expects to complete the internal review over the next several weeks and begin restructuring programs and departments based on the findings.

Cover Story, General

HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME! Fun Things to Do in Hudson and Other Jersey Hot Spots

River View Observer’s  Best Bets for a Great Time this Summer 

Bob Dylan will appear at Pier A in Hoboken on July 26th
Bob Dylan will appear at Pier A in Hoboken on July 26th

 

 

 

By Sally Deering

 Its official – summer has arrived! And that means it’s time to check out fun happenings here in Hudson and beyond the county line. This jaunty little list of things to do is just a drop in the ice bucket, a sampling of sorts to get you thinking outside the box you call your apartment.

Get out, get wet, have fun!

SHAKE, PADDLE AND ROLL

Liberty State Park, Jersey City

Kayak Eco Tours invites Liberty State Park visitors to explore the natural beauty of the Hudson River Estuary by kayak. Tours embark from the canoe/kayak launch located at the south side of Liberty State Park near the park office and highlight the local wildlife and habitats of Caven Point. Trips run approximately two hours and include safety and paddle instruction. No prior paddling experience is required, but participants should be comfortable navigating in relatively deep water. Life Jackets (PFDs) are provided and required. This program is appropriate for adults and children 16 years and older; kids 16-18 need to be accompanied by an adult. For registration and payment information, or any other questions, contact Liberty State Park at (201) 915-3402. Program fee: $15/person. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Thurs-Sun through Aug. 30. For more info: www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/parks/liberty.html. Continue reading HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME! Fun Things to Do in Hudson and Other Jersey Hot Spots →