Sausage Factories of The Great Recession: The Beldini Trial, Day Ten
There is one lesser-noted detail from the footage displayed at the federal corruption trial of Leona Beldini. It’s the time she tried to sell the sausage factory. And no, that’s not a figure of speech.
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Quigley Bedbug Bill Clears Assembly Panel»Legislation sponsored by Jersey City Assemblywoman and Newark Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer to provide additional tools for landlords and tenants to address bedbug infestations was released by the Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee today by a six to zero vote.
The bill was introduced by Quigley after it came to light that some Jersey City [...]
Last February, the City Council tabled the Journal Square Redevelopment Plan, a long-term visioning project covering a roughly 244-acre swath of land in and around Journal Square.
Now a slimmed-down proposal is back in the legislative pipeline, with the Planning Board set to review the Journal Square Core Redevelopment Plan this Tuesday evening.
The plan essentially [...]
Last month, the Obama administration announced a whopping $8 billion in federal stimulus money that is going to 31 states to build and plan for high speed rail. As part of that, New Jersey has been tapped to receive $38.5 million for the reconstruction the Portal Bridge, a century-old structure that takes Amtrak and NJ [...]
Monday Morning News Roundup»- The defense rested its case Friday in the federal corruption trial of suspended deputy mayor Leona Beldini, as the judge warned Beldini’s attorney not to argue in his closing argument on Monday for jury nullification. The jury is expected to get the case today. MORE: Here are two reports from the Journal; Bob Braun [...]
Your Input is Needed on Paulus Hook Park Redesign Plans»Paulus Hook Park, which is located at all four corners of the Washington/Grand intersection in Downtown Jersey City, is going to be revamped, and the Historic Paulus Hook Association (HPHA) is seeking input from all Jersey City residents on the redesign, including what type of activities the park should support, whether or not there should [...]
Is a Snowpocalypse in Store for Jersey City? Probably Not»While the mid-Atlantic region braces for a potential 2 foot snowfall today, and South Jersey begins to hunker down for a possible blizzard, should we all scramble for the grocery store today and stock up for a massive snowstorm? After all, the local TV news is giving the coming snowstorm the kind of wall-to-wall coverage [...]
Quigley Bedbug Bill to be Considered by Assembly Panel Monday»Jersey City Assemblywoman Joan Quigley’s bill to provide additional tools for landlords and tenants to fight bedbug infestations will be resurrected in Trenton on Monday afternoon, as the Assembly Housing and Local Government Committee considers the legislation.
Quigley introduced the bill, which is co-sponsored by Newark Assemblywoman L. Grace Spencer, after it came to light that [...]
It’s a jam-packed weekend for all kinds of culture here in Jersey City. Be sure to check our full Cultural Calendar for complete listings, but here are our Best Bets for the next three days.
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Target First Fridays is back at the Jersey City Museum this evening, with crafts, some wine and a sneak peek [...]
- Prosecutors rested their case yesterday in the federal corruption trial of suspended deputy mayor Leona Beldini, without ever calling Edward Cheatam to the stand. Meanwhile, the girlfriend of deceased political consultant Jack Shaw testified that Shaw gave her cash and she wrote out personal checks to campaigns.
- Sparks are flying between Ward E [...]
The Route 7/Wittpenn Bridge that connects Jersey City to Kearny will be closed this and next weekend as part of ongoing repairs to the structure, according to the state Department of Transportation.
The bridge will close at 10 pm on Friday night (Feb. 5), and will reopen on Monday morning (Feb. 8 ) at 5:30 [...]
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