When Bob Menendez was mayor, he did a lot for the community and when he was elected for Senator he continued to give back to Union City and Hudson County,” commented a Union City public works employee.
Category: News + Politics
‘Utterly Not Acceptable’: Jersey City Residents Push Back On Potential West Side Bus Closures
“We live in an urban community [where] public transportation is needed. I can’t imagine residents only using Ubers, and light rails. It doesn’t work for everyone. Buses are more convenient as there are stops available on almost every street and corner.
Jersey City Jollibee Workers Protest Filipino Fast-Food Chain After Alleged Illegal Firings For Seeking Better Pay
The campaign is accusing the Journal Square branch of illegally terminating nine workers. Keyser A. Garganera, a former worker, told Slice of Culture that without its Jollibee workers, there is no Jollibee.
What Will A ‘Right To Counsel’ Program Mean For Jersey City Residents?
The Right to Council campaign in Jersey City launched on July 24, 2022. According to Julia Tache, the launch prior consisted of weekly canvassing, doing diligent research for right to counsel and creating a petition that has garnered over 700 signatures for the ordinance.
Gen Z Maverick Plans To Shake Up Hudson County Politics
Martinez, 23, is the youngest candidate to run for the 8th District seat in Hudson County Politics history and is going up against Robert J. Baselice, the current seat holder.
New Jersey Celebrates AAPI Heritage With Sen. Menendez And Jersey City Professor Ernabel Demillo
On Saturday, May 13, Ernabel Demillo served as the Master of Ceremonies at Sen. Bob Menendez’s 2nd Annual Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Celebration in Fort Lee.
Homelessness Is Down In Hudson County As Affordable Housing Initiatives Increase
Illustration by staff illustrator Sakura Siegel. Homelessness is a problem that affects almost all urban areas of the United States. One may think that is […]
New Jersey And Summer Childcare: What Parents Need To Know
School’s out in New Jersey. What are working parents to do about finding summer childcare? Slice of Culture reports on where to find it.
Bayonne Works Towards Economic Development, But Residents Are Feeling Ignored
Although, this growth did not come without a cost, as many long-time citizens feel that the town has not changed for the better.
New Jersey Water Still Untrustworthy Despite Ordinance Lift
Hoboken’s boil water advisory might be over, but people aren’t rushing to drink New Jersey water. Many said they don’t even let their pets drink it.
