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Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
- Jersey City, NJ
Samantha lives in and covers Jersey City for Patch. She previously worked as a TV news producer at Fios1 News and wrote freelance for magazines and newspapers in New York. She is an avid traveler and when she's not rollerblading through Liberty State Park, she's home photographing her rabbit.
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Samantha vive y escribe sobre Jersey City para Patch. Trabajó como productora de noticias de televisión en Fios1 News y escribió para revistas y periódicos en Nueva York. Es una viajera ávida y cuando no está patinando por Liberty State Park, está en casa fotografiando a su conejo.
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Prosecutor's Investigate Hit & Run In Jersey City
Police are still looking for a pickup truck that left the crash on Old Bergen Road.
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PHOTOS: Colors Fly At The Jersey City, Hoboken Holi Hai Festival
The festival of colors brought happy faces and plenty of color to the Jersey City/Hoboken waterfront.
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Rallies Planned In Liberty State Park Focused On Protection Act
Two rallies are planned at the park — one supporting the protection act and one against it.
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Jersey City Officials Cut Ribbon On New P.S. 16 Annex
Jersey City's P.S. 16 annex officially opened on Friday, alleviating overcrowding in the downtown school.
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How Much Is COVID Spreading In Hudson County?
Here's the growth rate in Hudson County.
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Jersey City Council Candidate Profile: James Solomon
James Solomon is running for re-election on the Ward E council seat.
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Latest Poll: Murphy Has Big Lead, Ciattarelli Says Race Is Close
Ciattarelli's campaign said their polls and an independent poll shows a much closer race than the Monmouth poll.
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Bye-Bye Bed, Bath & Beyond; Rent Relief: This Week In Jersey City
Your five-minute guide to the most important things happening around town this weekend.
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Jersey City Expands COVID-19 Rent Relief Program Into October
The second phase expands eligibility up to $10,000 for families living at or below 50 percent of Area Median Income.
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Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Jersey City As More Rain Moves In
The National Weather Service says there is a risk of heavy rainfall in North Jersey. With that could come more flooding, and damaging winds.
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Jersey City Committee Will Investigate SUEZ Storm Response
The Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously passed a resolution to create an ad hoc committee investigating the SUEZ storm response.
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Claims Of 'Playing Politics' Fly At Jersey City Council Meeting
Councilman Lavarro's Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance didn't get enough votes to go to the planning board, but it did spark debate.
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Jersey City Students' Assault, Gunman Arrest Unrelated: Officials
Jersey City superintendent said the assault and robbery of three high school students and the arrest of a man nearby are separate incidents.
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Jersey City Leads Hudson County In Number Of Homeless Residents
Hudson County has the second-highest number of homeless residents in New Jersey, and more than half of them live in Jersey City.
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Gov. Murphy Commends Jersey City Officer Who Caught Thrown Baby
"A huge shout-out to @JCPoliceDept Officer Eduardo Matute for catching and saving a one-month-old infant," Murphy tweeted.
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Jersey City Gears Up For Jazz Festival This Weekend
The festival lineup includes nine performers rotating on two stages, as well as food trucks and a beer garden.
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New French Cafe To Open On Jersey City Waterfront
The Maman Cafe has nine locations across New York City and is expanding across the river into Jersey City.
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New Wittpenn Bridge Connecting Jersey City To Open In Oct. 1
The bridge is named after former Jersey City Mayor H. Otto Wittpenn and connects Jersey City and Kearny.
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Gov. Murphy Requires 'Shopping Sheet' From Colleges, Universities
The 'shopping sheet' will be required to include information on costs, loan options, and estimated debt.
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