Andy Milone

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

Gov. Phil Murphy, Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo and the Jersey City Education Association have picked sides in the contentious race for Hudson County sheriff. The Education Association is backing the longtime incumbent Frank Schillari while Murphy and Adamo have backed his opponent, Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, a retired police captain who is the Hudson County Democratic Organization pick.

2 weeks ago | atm04.substack.com | Andy Milone

WALDWICK – Two armed officers may soon be “shuffling” between the borough’s schools “for among other duties, to provide safety and security.”On Tuesday, the Borough Council will consider an ordinance for creating the Class III special law enforcement officer position with an eye on “appointing two SLEOs for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year as a pilot program.”A N D Y is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

2 weeks ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

One of Mayor Steve Fulop’s recreational priorities is now on hold after the City Council followed through Wednesday night on calls to first address other needs before proceeding with the project.  Meanwhile, the council adopted an ordinance intended to prohibit landlords from using algorithms to collude and raise rents. Residents of the West Side also brought attention to ongoing nuisance behavior seen in one section of their neighborhood.

2 weeks ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

Mussab Ali has gotten the attention of another out-of-state official serving in Washington. On Wednesday, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar of Minnesota endorsed Ali for mayor of Jersey City because of his “proactive position on fighting back against the Trump administration.”“I’m proud to endorse Mussab Ali for Mayor of Jersey City. Mussab understands that cities have a responsibility to stand up against Donald Trump—and he’s not afraid to lead that fight,” Omar said in a statement.

2 weeks ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

Riders and officials are rooting for what they consider to be “no-brainer” and “common sense” improvements to the PATH train system. The list starts with more trains. Upwards of a hundred people assembled with signs Tuesday evening during rush hour outside the Exchange Place station for the “Rally for a Better PATH.”They argued that at least two more trains should be a priority because they’d create opportunities and eliminate frustrations.