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Jersey City Man Pleads Guilty To Role In Bank Robbery
The man served as the lookout during a robbery in Union City in November 2019.
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Samantha Mercado, Patch Staff
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Nevada Man Used Jersey City Property In $9M Shotgun Scheme: DOJ
The scheme used false information and simultaneous loan applications at several banks to try to obtain home equity lines of credit.
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What's Going On In Jersey City This Weekend: April 22
This weekend there's wine tastings, a walk for multiple sclerosis and a virtual marathon.
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Jersey City Parents Skeptically Celebrate School Reopening
Dozens of parents gathered to celebrate the reopening of schools, but several said they aren't sure they can trust the district.
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Jersey City Schools To Follow Original Reopening Plan
After days of criticism and a protest planned, the Jersey City Public School district went back to its original reopening plan.
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Gov. Murphy 'Disappointed' In Jersey City School Reopening Delay
Murphy briefly talked about the Jersey City Public Schools decision to roll back its reopening plans.
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Hudson Pride Center To Open New Center In Jersey City
The Hudson Pride Center is partnering with investment management company, Lord, Abbett & Co. to create a new facility in Jersey City.
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99 Hudson Penthouse In Jersey City Sells For $3.9M
The sale set a new record for residential condominium sales in Jersey City.
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New Apothecary To Open In Downtown Jersey City
Raine & River Apothecary will open a storefront on Grove Street soon.
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Jersey City Man Used Drones To Bring Contraband Into Prison: DOJ
Drones would fly over Fort Dix prison and drop packages full of contraband including cellphones and tobacco, according to the DOJ.
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Jersey City Officials React To Chauvin Trial Guilty Verdict
A guilty verdict was released on Tuesday afternoon in the Derek Chauvin murder trial.
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NY Waterway Expands Ferry Service From Manhattan To Jersey City
Ferry frequency will increase this spring as the region reopens and riders return to work.
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Jersey City Outdoor Dining Guide: Here's Where To Eat
Now that the weather is getting nice, what better way to enjoy it than eating outside at one of Jersey City's local restaurants.
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Third Person Charged With Arson Of Jersey City Bodega
Jeremiah Lane turned himself into the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office.
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Stack Creamery Is Officially Open In Jersey City's Heights
Stack Creamery specializes in customizable ice cream sandwiches.
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Car Drives Through Bodega Window In Jersey City Heights
Jersey City police, fire and ambulance were called to the 7th Heaven Food Mart after the crash.
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Jersey City Parents Plan Protest After District Delays Reopening
"At this point, we as parents just want our superintendent to know that we are not happy, that we are frustrated," Jenn Sforza said.
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Jersey City 2021 Summer Camp Guide
Here's a list of summer camps for kids happening around Jersey City this year.
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Jersey City Commits $2M To Expand Homeless Outreach, Resources
Stemming from the success of Jersey City’s free public showers program the city is investing $2 million to expand programs for the homeless.
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Jersey City Completes $2M Renovation to Riverview-Fisk Park
Construction began in February 2020 and include tree pruning and planting of 89 new trees as well as underground upgrades.
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