Aaron Morrill

3 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Aaron Morrill

A new SaveStation has been installed in Jersey City’s Newport neighborhood, offering the public access to a life-saving automated external defibrillator (AED). The device was donated by the Katz family in memory of their daughter, Sarah Katz, who died of sudden cardiac arrest in 2022 after consuming a highly caffeinated beverage. Congressman Rob Menendez joined the Katz family and local advocates last Monday to unveil the station, located near Stevens Cooperative School, which Sarah once attended.

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Aaron Morrill

In a 4-3 decision, the New Jersey Supreme Court has upheld a controversial Jersey City ward map enacted in 2022, which divided Downtown neighborhoods and gave rise to charges of political gerrymandering. The redrawing of ward boundaries was made necessary by the 2020 census. Writing for the majority, Justice Anne M.

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Aaron Morrill

Friends and neighbors of a bereaved Hamilton Park family are inviting those who wish to help to contribute through the website Meal Train. Yesterday, their six-year-old son, Eli, was tragically struck and killed by a UPS truck while cycling at the intersection of Jersey Avenue and 6th Street. According to its website, “Meal Train simplifies the organization of meal giving around significant life events.

2 weeks ago | jcitytimes.com | Aaron Morrill |Andy Milone

William Sampson will be returning to Trenton as an Assemblyman from the 31st Legislative District after all. He overtook Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato on Wednesday as votes from Tuesday’s Democratic primary continued to be counted. With all precincts reporting, Sampson racked up 7,535 to McCann Stamato’s 7,341. Sampson’s win gives a lift to the Hudson County Democratic Organization, which endorsed Sampson.

2 weeks ago | jcitytimes.com | Aaron Morrill

A six-year-old boy was struck and killed while cycling with his parents near Hamilton Park this afternoon. The tragedy took place at approximately 4 p.m. at the corner of Jersey Avenue and 6th Street when the youngster was hit by a UPS truck. Two hours later, managers from UPS and passersby looked on from behind police tape as detectives investigated. A tent shielded prying eyes from the potential crime scene. The UPS truck sat idle on 6th Street.