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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Brennan Lands Food & Water, Working Families Endorsements

1 day ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

The New Jersey Working Families Party is urging voters to send longtime Jersey City resident Katie Brennan to the State Assembly as someone it believes has “strong progressive credentials” and the potential to “send shockwaves across state politics.” Meanwhile, Food & Water Action is also backing Brennan and her running mate, Hoboken Mayor Ravi Balla, in the 32nd Assembly District race for their “tireless commitment to safeguarding our environment, building a transparent and accountable...
Did Steve Fulop Win His First Election With the Help of Voter Fraud?

2 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Aaron Morrill

When Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop won an upset election for City Council in June 2005 against the establishment-backed incumbent, Junior Maldonado, many believed the election of the 28-year-old Goldman Sachs trader and Iraq veteran represented a break from the city’s bad old days of political corruption. Official documents obtained by the Jersey City Times through public records requests could now rewrite that narrative.
Council Caucus Considers Prinz-Arey Replacement, Helicopters and Budget

2 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

Maureen Hulings sat quietly Monday night inside City Hall as the City Council discussed the “process” that made her the person likely to temporarily succeed former Ward B Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey. The councilmembers addressed the vacancy at caucus and discussed other proposed measures related to helicopters, the budget, a reservoir project and an affordable housing trust plan.
McCann Stamato Earns Working Families Party Endorsement

4 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

Assemblywoman Barbara McCann Stamato said this week that her latest endorsement highlights her “commitment to progressive values and dedication to advocating for working families.”The New Jersey Working Families Party is backing McCann Stamato in her bid for another two-year term representing the 31st Legislative District, which includes Jersey City, Bayonne, and Kearny.
Mayoral Candidates Report Latest Fundraising Numbers

5 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

The Jersey City mayoral candidates filed their first quarter numbers of 2025. Some reported momentum, though the filings suggest who still has the largest war chest. County Commissioner Bill O’Dea is reporting that he and his affiliated “Team O’Dea” committees raised more than $220,000 in the first quarter of 2025, leaving the slate with more than $1.1 million cash on hand.
Fulop Turns in Budget Proposal with No Tax Rate Change

5 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

Mayor Steve Fulop said Friday that he is proposing a 2025 calendar year budget without touching the tax rate. “Strong fiscal management” made that possible, his administration said, as it turns in the $744.57 million budget proposal to be formally presented to the City Council as soon as Monday during its 4 p.m. caucus inside City Hall.
360° Film on Trees and Forests Starts Saturday at Liberty Science Center Planetarium

6 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

A new immersive film experience is making its debut at the Liberty Science Center just in time for Earth Week. “A Vision for Tomorrow” is a new 360° film by Arcadia Earth that invites audiences to consider the future of the planet through a visual journey. Premiering at the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium—the largest in the Western Hemisphere—the film explores four environmental themes: trees, air, water, and soil, and highlights the delicate balance between human activity and the natural world.
Fulop Optimistic after Christ Takeover by Hospital with Ties to His PAC

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Andy Milone

Mayor Steve Fulop feels more “transformative improvements are on the horizon” for Christ Hospital after a bankruptcy judge allowed the medical center to be taken over by new owners with ties to his campaign.
This Weekend

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Emily Scott

This Easter Weekend, enjoy these great Jersey City events. There’s a Morris Canal Greenway Walking Tour, the 3rd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza, CARLIRIUM: A Complex Hallucination of Indecencies at Art House Productions, and more. FridaySoul Line Dancing at The Bethune Center | Fri., Apr. 18 | 10-11 a.m. | The Bethune Center, 140 Martin Luther King Dr., Jersey City | Free | with Audrey Germain 2025 Senior Activities at Joseph Connors Senior Center: Tai Chi | Fri., Apr.
Audit Reveals Repeat Issues in Jersey City Schools’ $1B Budget Amid Transparency Concerns

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

With property taxes rising and questions swirling around how the district manages its $1 billion budget, the long-anticipated Jersey City Public Schools audit was presented at last night’s board meeting, drawing close attention from both the public and trustees. While the audit did not uncover any outright fraud or misuse of funds, it outlined 19 areas for improvement, missing contracts and inaccurate payroll records to outdated asset inventories and unrecorded expenses.