Government

Mar. 28, 2026 2 min read

Mayor Solomon Unveils Plans to Reform Jersey City’s 911 Communications Center

JERSEY CITY, NJ — According to a press release from Jersey City, Mayor James Solomon announced comprehensive reforms to the city’s 911 Communications Center on March 27, 2027. These initiatives aim to address longstanding issues related to staffing, leadership, and outdated technology, which have been affecting the center’s efficiency and reliability. “For too long, our...

Mar. 4, 2026 2 min read

Jersey City Police Make 17 Arrests for Illegal Handgun Possession Year-to-Date

JERSEY CITY, NJ — In a recent report released by the Jersey City Department of Public Safety, the city’s police department has made a significant 17 arrests for illegal possession of a handgun as part of its focused enforcement efforts in just the first two months of 2026. This initiative has also led to the...

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....