Jersey City

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon proposed a budget featuring a 15.5% tax hike and $58 million in spending cuts. The budget was released following weeks of contentious debate over taxes.

A suspect was arrested for a stabbing attack in Murrieta that left a man hospitalized with serious injuries. The suspect, identified as Gekeith McDuffie, 37, was taken into custody on July 2 at the Waterstone Apartments after witnesses reported the incident.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is proposing a 15% property tax hike to address a fiscal crisis. The tax increase was originally suggested at 20% but was reduced to 15% this week, paired with cuts to unspecified areas.

Jersey City has postponed a 15% tax increase, but officials acknowledge the city's significant deficit remains unavoidable despite a state government bailout.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon has revised his proposed tax increase to 15% from an initial 20% following New Jersey lawmakers' approval of a $120M bailout. The adjustment reflects a scaled-back approach to budget planning.

New Jersey is providing a $120 million bailout to Jersey City. However, local leaders anticipate significant tax increases and budget cuts despite the financial assistance.

A 38-year-old man, Jenardo Tejada, was fatally shot near the corner of Orient Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive in Jersey City around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday. Another individual was also wounded in the incident, according to the Jersey City Police Department.

Four New Jersey sanctuary cities—Paterson, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newark—celebrated a legal victory after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ had claimed the cities' sanctuary policies hindered cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

A water sommelier tested New York City's tap water against tap water from Baltimore, Cincinnati, Washington, D.C., and Jersey City. The article explores whether NYC's tap water lives up to claims made by New Yorkers.

A federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit against Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, and Hoboken, which were accused of violating the Supremacy Clause through their 'sanctuary city' policies. The DOJ claimed these policies conflicted with federal immigration enforcement.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon delayed a vote on a 20% tax hike amid a $255 million budget deficit, with city leaders considering tax increases and local service cuts to address fiscal challenges.

Jersey City officials are considering a 20% property tax increase proposed by Mayor James Solomon to address a $255 million budget deficit. The potential hike has become a focal point for residents seeking clarity.

Jersey City mayor proposes a 20% tax increase to address a $255 million budget shortfall. The proposal aims to cover financial gaps in the city's budget.

New Jersey will reduce its tax relief program for seniors as part of a budget deal. The proposal aims to decrease the state's structural deficit, while questions remain about business tax laws and relief for Jersey City.

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon proposed a 20% property tax increase for quarter three to address a $255 million budget shortfall, sparking resident outrage. The plan aims to close the city's budget gap but faces public backlash.

A minor was arrested in connection with an acid attack that injured six people, including three teenagers, in Jersey City, New Jersey on Monday evening. The incident is described as a targeted attack.

Six women, three of them teenagers, were injured in an acid attack in Jersey City. A minor was taken into custody after officials confirmed a sixth victim following an initial report of five.

Five women suffered burns after two individuals on a moped allegedly threw sulfuric acid at them during a drive-by attack in Jersey City. The incident was described as a 'sickening' act by officials.

Five women were injured in an acid attack in Jersey City, New Jersey, after two individuals on a moped threw sulfuric acid at their car near 105 Wilkinson Ave. The victims are recovering at the hospital.

An acid attack occurred in Jersey City, with police believing it stemmed from an earlier dispute. Officials stated the incident originated from a conflict that took place earlier in the day.

Two children and their mother were struck by an 18-wheeler while crossing the street in Jersey City, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning, according to authorities.

Jersey City is planning to implement quick street safety upgrades. The article notes that these projects aim to avoid lengthy completion times.

A Jersey City man was sentenced to 48 months in prison for conspiring to burglarize logistics warehouses and transport stolen goods, plus 8 months for violating supervised release.

Hollywood is losing film and TV production jobs to New Jersey as productions seek cheaper locations, with the state capitalizing on this trend. Studios previously prioritized proximity to Hollywood but now focus on cost efficiency.

A mother of a special needs child was arrested and handcuffed during a Jersey City school board meeting. The mayor has criticized the arrest, which has drawn attention to parents' frustrations with perceived condescension from officials.