West Side Improvement Project; Green Fireballs: Jersey City Daily

Get on up, Jersey City! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, November 16 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around Jersey City today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 51 Low: 39.

Here are the top stories in Jersey City today:

1. $1.7M State Grant Awarded to Jersey City for West Side Avenue Improvements (TAPinto.net)
2. Feeding the hungry, and helping struggling restaurants too (The Morning Call)
3. Bright Green Fireball Spotted Across NJ, PA Sky (Jersey City Patch)
4. Namdar Group Closes on $96M Financing Package to Complete 26 Van Reipen Avenue in Jersey City (New York YIMBY)
5. Violent Suspect Wanted for Shooting Two Victims During Jersey City Robberies (RLS Media)
6. A Guide to Jersey City Luxury Rentals + Their Amenities (hobokengirl.com)

Today's Jersey City Daily is brought to you by our friends at Ring, the home security company. Ring does a lot more than doorbells: check out their full suite of smart home products at Ring.com. And thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Jersey City!

Today in Jersey City:

• Board Meeting - 6:30pm - Elysian Charter School District (12:00 AM)
• World Kindness at DLC New Providence (12:00 AM)
• Department Coordinator Meeting (Events) (3:15 PM)
• Golden Age of the Photobook—Vince Aletti and David Campany (6:00 PM)
• Jersey City Environmental Commission Meeting (6:00 PM)
• PTA Virtual Meeting (Events) - James J Ferris High School (6:30 PM)

Jersey City Patch Notebook

• Bang Cookies: "We hope your weekend was as stuffed with fun as these cookies are! 🍪 And don’t forget to treat yo’ self! 😋 📸: @mayathefoodie" (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Don’t miss the Holiday Fair to benefit the Lutheran Hunger Initiative next weekend! Crafts, cards, hand knits, fair trade gifts, snacks, live music and so much more!⠀ ⠀ Saturday november 20th from 11am to 5pm and Sunday November 21st fro..." (Instagram)
• vintage_jc: "Celebrating the opening of the New Jersey Turnpike's Newark Bay - Hudson County Extension. Jersey City Mayor Bernard Berry makes a speech. The Empire State Building visible in the background. Sept 15 1956 and thus was born Exit's 14 A.B ..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "If you need assistance with heat and hot water at your home or place of business, please call the number listed on this graphic. To report online, visit: JCNJ.ORG/RRC⠀ ⠀ #JerseyCity #SeeClickFix" (Instagram)
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC): "Congratulations to the winner of the 2021 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition G. Thomas Allen! Additional congratulations to second place April May Webb, and third place Arta Jekabsone. Thank you to all of our contestants,..." (Facebook)
• Jersey City: "The deadline for NJ homeowners & renters to apply for @FEMA individual assistance for damage and losses from Hurricane Ida has been extended to Dec. 9, 2021.⠀ ⠀ Apply for disaster assistance with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Free vaccines if you live, work or go to school in #JerseyCity. Boosters are available at any location providing vaccines. For all vaccine sites visit: JCNJ.ORG/VACCINES⠀ ⠀ Get vaccinated for a #HealthierJC!" (Instagram)

From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• UMCMRI Jersey City PCR Testing — 30 MIN. PCR Covid Test. Travel w QR Code. Call: 201-656-2273 (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications (November 18)
• 2021 PathMakers to Peace Virtual Gala (November 18)
• Add your event

Gigs & services:

• (Handyman) Independent Contractors Needed (Details)
• Add your gig or service

Job listings:

• Senior Interior Designer/Project Manager/ PT or FT (Details)
• Add your job listing

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Jersey City Daily? Reach out anytime to samantha.mercado@patch.com.