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Jersey City Man Pleads Guilty To 2019 Fatal Shooting
Victor Lopez, 54, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree aggravated manslaughter for the shooting death of Brandon Magwood in 2019.
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Jersey City Council Preview: $620M Budget, Pompidou Center Costs
Several ordinances and resolutions are on the agenda for the June 16 City Council meeting, including Mayor Fulop's proposed $620M budget.
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New Details On Cost Of Jersey City Pompidou Center
Mayor Steven Fulop told the council he expects the museum to earn the city $33 for each dollar invested.
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Off-Duty Jersey City Officer Beaten Unconscious
A group of 10 men reportedly beat the man while yelling racial epithets.
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Chipotle Coming To Jersey City Waterfront
The restaurant will open at 30 Montgomery.
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Splash Pads Are Open In Jersey City: Find One Near You
Summer is only getting hotter and schools is almost out — find a splash pad near you bring the kids to this summer.
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New Hair Salon Opens On Jersey City's Newark Avenue
Atraxion opened on Sunday on Newark Avenue.
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NY Waterway Expands Weekday Service To Jersey City, Manhattan
NY Waterway is resuming all-day weekday ferry service between Paulus Hook and Brookfield Place for the first time since the pandemic.
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'Gun' Text Message Prompts PD Investigation At Jersey City School
A student at The Ethical Community Charter School received a text message with a photo of a gun on Friday.
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NJ Blood Services 'Urgently' Need Donors For Jersey City Drive
A blood drive will be held at the Newport Mall on July 2.
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Dates To Remember In Jersey City This Week: 6/14
NJ driver's license info sessions, City Council meetings and a Father's Day celebration, there are plenty of events happening all week.
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Teen Arrested In Connection With Wilkinson Avenue Shooting
The teen was charged as a juvenile with murder in the first degree, among other things.
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Jersey City Family Looks For Lost Dog
The Honis family had just decided to adopt the rescue dog they were fostering when she ran off.
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Six Sushi Spots In Jersey City To Try This Weekend
Looking for a local spot to grab a roll? Patch has you covered.
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Ordinance Could Expand Gender-Neutral Bathrooms In Jersey City
The ordinance calls for all single-stall bathrooms to be gender-neutral and was started in 2020 but was delayed by the pandemic.
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Jersey City Man Wanted In Connection With June 5 Fatal Shooting
Tybear Miles, 25, of Jersey City is facing several charges including murder.
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Jersey City Mayor Introduces $620M Budget With Tax Reductions
The proposed budget would cut taxes by an average reduction of $967 a year for every household.
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Jersey City Opens Apps For Arts and Culture Trust Fund Committee
The committee will consist of seven members.
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Jersey City Brings Back Movies In The Park
Get your blankets and snacks ready, movies in the park are back!
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Jersey City To Host Meeting On Fairmount Park Future
The meeting will focus on the future of Fairmount Park and is scheduled for June 15.
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