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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Weehawken Man Arrested Following Jersey City Times Exposé

1 day ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

A Weehawken man at the center of a Jersey City Times exposé has been arrested following a months-long probe into allegations of fraud targeting local entrepreneurs and small business owners. Jose Espinoza, 40, was taken into custody on Thursday, June 5, by members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Investigations Unit.
Jersey City Times and RPA to Host Monday Webinar on Jersey City’s Growing Housing Needs

1 day ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

With Jersey City facing a potential shortfall of tens of thousands of homes over the next decade, housing experts will gather virtually on Monday, June 9, for a discussion titled “Will Jersey City Be Able to Meet Its Housing Needs?” The webinar, hosted by The Jersey City Times and the Regional Plan Association (RPA), will run from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and center on new research outlining the city’s housing challenges and potential solutions.
GoFundMe Launched for Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer Who Died in Tragic Fall

1 day ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to honor Detective Justin Rivera, a 29-year-old Hudson County Sheriff’s officer who died last week after falling from a ninth-floor window at the county administration building in Jersey City. Rivera was found injured outside the Central Avenue building shortly before 9 a.m. on May 30, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office.
Local Leaders Meet with HHI Heliport CEO Over Helicopter Noise, Hoboken to Sue

2 days ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle met with HHI Heliport CEO Jeff Hyman last week to address concerns about a surge in low-flying helicopter activity affecting communities across the region. The meeting came after activists from Jersey City and Hoboken voiced their displeasure during a Kearny Town Council meeting on May 20, citing disruptions to daily life caused by persistent aircraft noise.
James Solomon Releases Plan to Address Homelessness in Jersey City

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

Ward E Councilman and mayoral candidate James Solomon unveiled a detailed proposal this week aimed at reducing homelessness across Jersey City by expanding affordable housing, enhancing mental health services, and prioritizing early intervention. “We can bring down homelessness while also improving quality of life in Jersey City,” Solomon said in a statement.
Thousands to Ride in Bike Ward Tour This Sunday, Expect Road Closures

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

What began as a local ride to celebrate cycling culture and safer streets has grown into one of Jersey City’s largest annual events. And this Sunday, it’s back. On June 1, the Jersey City Bike Ward Tour will take cyclists on a a 16-mile ride through all six of the city’s wards. Organized by local bike-safety group Bike JC, the event kicks off and ends at the east end of Montgomery Street in the Exchange Place neighborhood, near the waterfront plaza.
Three Jersey City Pharmacies to Pay $1.73M to Settle Fraudulent Billing Claims

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

Three pharmacies based in Jersey City have agreed to pay a combined $1.73 million to settle allegations that they fraudulently billed federal health care programs for medications they never dispensed, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced. According to federal investigators, inventory records revealed that the pharmacies did not purchase enough medication from wholesalers to match the volume they billed to Medicare Part D and New Jersey Medicaid between 2020 and 2022.
Pokémon GO Fest to Take Over Liberty State Park June 6-8, Traffic is Expected

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

Thousands of Pokémon trainers are expected to flood Liberty State Park June 6–8 for GO Fest 2025, an immersive weekend of mythical encounters and citywide gameplay. Traffic in and around Liberty State Park may be heavy. This year’s festival at Liberty State Park will feature the fiery debut of Volcanion in Pokémon GO, along with special appearances by Hawlucha (usually exclusive to Mexico), and new shiny forms of Carbink and Frigibax.
Saint Peter’s Prep Recognized in National High School Fed Challenge for Food Economics Podcast

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

A team from Saint Peter’s Preparatory School is getting national attention for their take on what Chipotle says about the U.S. economy. Their podcast script, titled “Chipotle and the Fast-Casual Revolution: How Food Economics Reshapes the U.S. Economy,” was one of just 12 selected for publication in the Federal Reserve’s Journal of Future Economists, set to be released this summer.
Liberty Science Center’s 13th Genius Gala Celebrates Innovators

1 week ago | jcitytimes.com | Alexis McDonell

You don’t need a Ph.D. to be a genius. That was part of the message Tuesday night at Liberty Science Center during its 13th annual Genius Gala, where honorees ranged from Nobel laureates to a 24-year-old citizen scientist. The Genius Gala celebrates trailblazers in science, technology, art, and education, while recognizing how their work is impacting the world.