Government

Mar. 2, 2026 3 min read

JCPD Officers Rescue 5-Year-Old Child, Arrest Suspect in Violent Domestic Incident Following 3-Hour Negotiation

JERSEY CITY, NJ — In a remarkable act of courage and precision, members of the Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) successfully rescued a five-year-old girl and apprehended a suspect following a violent domestic incident that culminated in a tense three-hour negotiation on Sunday, March 1. The operations were conducted by the JCPD officers and the...

Mar. 2, 2026 3 min read

Mayor Solomon and Kushner Real Estate Announce Plan to Build Affordable Housing at 808 Pavonia Avenue

JERSEY CITY, NJ — In a significant development for Jersey City, Mayor James Solomon, in collaboration with Kushner Real Estate Group (KRE), has unveiled plans to construct affordable housing at 808 Pavonia Avenue. This initiative marks a major redirection from the previously planned Pompidou Museum site to a project focused on affordable housing for the...

Feb. 14, 2026 3 min read

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

Mayor James Solomon has announced a series of comprehensive community meetings scheduled across all six wards of Jersey City, with the primary aim to tackle the city’s fiscal challenges through open dialogue. According to a press release from the City of Jersey City, these meetings are planned for February and March 2026, marking a structured...

Feb. 14, 2026 2 min read

Mayor Solomon to Take $1 Salary in 2026 as City Confronts Financial Crisis

In a bold move addressing Jersey City’s financial turmoil, Mayor James Solomon announced he will be taking a symbolic salary of just one dollar for the year 2026. This decision was revealed in a press release by the city following the comprehensive report on Jersey City’s $250 million budget deficit, made public one day prior....