Jersey City Times

The Jersey City Times was established on October 15, 2019, by local resident Aaron Morrill to fulfill the community's need for trustworthy and informative news. This online platform focuses on providing excellent coverage of various aspects of life in Jersey City, including its residents, neighborhoods, politics, schools, culture, food, events, and much more. Jersey City is a vibrant place with a rich mix of cultures, each with unique stories to share. Our mission is to keep expanding by highlighting these narratives and offering readers the essential information they need to engage with, live in, and prosper in Jersey City.

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Detective Enters At-Large Council Race on McGreevey's Slate

4 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

Jennise Sarmiento, a Sheriff’s Officer Detective with the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office, will run for a Jersey City council-at-large seat on Mayoral candidate Jim McGreevey’s slate. Sarmiento, who was born and raised in Jersey City, has worked in law enforcement for over seven years. Her experience includes community policing, coordinating safety at public events, conducting background investigations, and training fellow officers.
Rep. Ro Khanna Endorses Mussab Ali for Jersey City Mayor

5 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell |Andy Milone

Rep. Ro Khanna of California has endorsed former Board of Education president Mussab Ali in the race for mayor of Jersey City, citing what he said were Ali’s progressive values and track record of local leadership. “He represents exactly the kind of next-generation leadership we need — young, progressive, and deeply rooted in his community,” Khanna said.
Jersey City Ranked #1 U.S. City for Sober Living, Study Finds

5 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

A recent study from addiction treatment center Sana Lake Recovery has named Jersey City the best city in the United States for sober living. The study analyzed 50 U.S. cities based on several key factors: the number of rehab facilities per 10,000 residents within a 10-mile radius, the number of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) locations, Google search volume for “sober living near me,” each city’s overall livability score, and the percentage of adults who binge drink in the state.
Menendez Leads Bill to Ban Non-Essential Helicopter Flights After Deadly Hudson River Crash

6 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

In the wake of a deadly helicopter crash that claimed six lives last month, Rep. Rob Menendez Jr. has introduced federal legislation to ban all non-essential helicopter flights within a 20-mile radius of the Statue of Liberty. Menendez, who represents New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District, unveiled the Improving Helicopter Safety Act on Tuesday alongside New York Representatives Jerrold Nadler and Nicole Malliotakis.
Jeff Justice Williams Launches City Council Bid for Ward D, Joins Watterman's Slate

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

Jeff Justice Williams, a community advocate and longtime resident of the Heights, announced his candidacy for Ward D City Council on Monday, joining Council President Joyce Watterman’s “Joyce For JC” team. Williams, known for his work with local families, small businesses, and youth programs, enters the race with a platform focused on public safety, affordable housing, and expanding opportunities for young people and working families.
Report: Black Population Falls as Jersey City’s Growth Fuels Gentrification

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

Jersey City’s rapid growth has brought new wealth, rising towers, soaring rents, and growing concerns about who gets to stay. A new report from Rutgers Law School highlights a growing contradiction in Jersey City: the same forces fueling its population boom and economic vibrancy are also pushing out longtime residents and straining housing affordability. Dubbed the “Bedroom City” in the report, Jersey City has become a prime destination for professionals who work across the Hudson in New York.
Brunswick School’s Ladybug Release Connects Students to Nature

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

At The Brunswick School, Earth Day wasn’t just about talking about the environment—it was about actively participating in it.
After Jersey City School Budget Passes, Officials Unite in Calling for Funding Reform

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

After the Jersey City Board of Education narrowly approved a $1.03 billion budget this week — one that includes more than $8 million in cuts and a steep tax hike — elected officials and candidates across Hudson County are calling for urgent reform to New Jersey’s school funding formula. At the special meeting on Wednesday, Acting School Business Administrator Dr. Francine C.
Jersey City Unveils Community-Led Climate Justice Plan for Jackson Hill

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

A new climate justice plan developed through years of community engagement and research aims to transform Jersey City’s Jackson Hill Main Street corridor into a more resilient and equitable neighborhood. Announced this week, the “Gensler JHMS Climate Justice Action Plan” presents a series of climate-conscious design recommendations that focus on public health, safety, economic equity, and environmental sustainability.
U.S. Rep. Watson Coleman Endorses McGreevey for Mayor

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

Longtime Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman is weighing in on Jersey City’s mayoral race by throwing her support behind former Gov. Jim McGreevey at perhaps a crucial moment. In endorsing McGreevey, the Democrat from Ewing Township highlighted how she worked with him while both were involved with the New Jersey Democratic State Party in 2002, when she was chair and he was governor.