Tag: James Solomon
Jersey City reveals plans to expand Newark Ave. Pedestrian Plaza for...
The City of Jersey City has revealed their plans to expand the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza for patrons looking for outdoor restaurant seating, as...
Solomon: Jersey City needs civilian complaint review board & housing changes...
In the wake of the national attention surrounding the murders of George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbury, Jersey City Ward E Councilman is calling for...
Jersey City Council at odds over spending $180k on new office...
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on municipal finances, the Jersey City Council authorized the purchase of nearly $180,000 in office furniture earlier this...
Jersey City Council passes ordinance freezing rent increases until August 1
The Jersey City Council passed an ordinance freezing rent increases for tenants of certain buildings until Aug. 1 to help provide relief for tenants...
Despite some opposition, Jersey City Council appoints Saleh to replace Yun...
Despite some opposition, the Jersey City Council ultimately voted to appoint lawyer and education activist Yousef Saleh to replace the late Michael Yun as...
Despite special meeting, Lavarro & Solomon interview 6 Ward D council...
Jersey City Councilmen Rolando Lavarro and James Solomon conducted virtual interviews with six candidates seeking to succeed Michael Yun, who died from COVID-19 earlier...
Workers at Newport condo in Jersey City walk off job to...
Porters, handymen and concierges with the New York-based property services union 32BJ SEIU walked off the job today at a Newport condo building because...
Solomon, Lavarro to record interviews with Jersey City Ward D council...
Jersey City Councilmen James Solomon and Rolando Lavarro will conduct interviews, which will be recorded and posted on social media, with Ward D council...
Murphy issues executive order allowing security deposits to be used for...
Gov. Phil Murphy (D) announced that he would sign an executive order allowing renters to use their security deposits to make rent payments, following...
Jersey City Council gives initial OK to expand city’s rent freeze...
The Jersey City Council voted unanimously (8-0) to give the initial okay to expand the city's rent freeze to one- to four-family homes until...
