Heights University Hospital announced in November that it would effectively close. Only a standalone emergency department and support services remain. Photo courtesy of Jackie Roman / For NJ Advance Media.
From assistance programs to Hudson County residents to an update on the future of this Jersey City Heights hospital, here’s this week’s news roundup.
Donate To This Jersey City Non-Profit’s Christmas Food Program
Hunger Free UIC is accepting donations for its Christmas Food Program.
They are accepting non-perishable donations between Dec. 15 and 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 170 Broadway in Bayonne.
Acceptable donations include:
- Fruits cups
- Oatmeal
- Cereal
- Pop tarts
- Granola bars
- Juice
- Bread
- Peanut butter
- Jelly
- Beef hot dogs
For more ways to help, you can click here.
Guttenberg Is Helping Its Senior Citizens With The Winter Snow
Guttenberg Mayor Wayne Zitt and the Town Council are lending a hand through their Senior Snow Plowing Program. Registration is now open.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Must be 62 years of age or older
- Must live in the property
- Must own the property
To register please contact Belkis Rubio at 201-868-2315 Ext. 152. To be eligible to register you must have:
- ID
- Property taxes
- Utility bill
Here’s How West New York Is Making Holiday Shopping A Little Easier This Year
West New York Mayor Albio Sires, the Board of Commissioners and The West New York Parking Service Utility are giving you an early Christmas present this year!
From now through Jan. 4, there will be free two-hour parking at all on-street metered parking spots. Residential and alternate-side parking enforcement will remain in effect.
Metered parking enforcement will resume on Jan. 5, 2026.
Former Christ Hospital Building Stopped From Becoming Residential Development
As the Jersey City Heights community, and beyond, continues to mourn the impending closure of the Heights University Hospital, the city council voted 8-0–with one abstaining—to adopt an ordinance that prevents the property from being developed into “senior housing and assisted living residences,” according to Jackie Roman of NJ.com.
“Passing this ordinance makes it clear that they can’t build luxury-only housing, that anything that would come in the future would have to be negotiated with the city, and we will guarantee and make sure that there’s real acute care that is on that site,” said Mayor-elect James Solomon during Wednesday’s livestreamed meeting at City Hall.
The ordinance became more of a priority following the hospital’s owner, Hudson Regional Hospital, announced that the facility will be closing after serving the community, and beyond, for more than 150 years due to financial shortcomings.
Departments have slowly been dissolving, and soon it will only operate with a “standalone emergency department and provide other health services out of its auxiliary building.” All other areas will reportedly be shutdown.
“This body has a duty to ensure sufficient health care services for the residents of Jersey City, which must take priority here,” Solomon added.
Attention Kearny Artists! Showcase Your Talents At This Art Exhibit
The Kearny Museum wants to showcase your work for a community exhibit! This is a chance for local artists to get creative and show them what you’ve got.
The Kearnian Art Show is open to Kearny residents, adults, and high school students.
Any visual art medium is accepted:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Photography
- Digital art
You can submit up to three images of your artwork via JPEG, PNG and PDF (no physical pieces needed).
The museum will be accepting submissions from Jan. 1 through Feb 1. Winners will receive first, second and third place prizes.
You can submit your work here or by emailing: [email protected].
The Jersey City Non-Profit Invites You To Their Breakfast With Santa
NJ B.I.T.E is having a Christmas Holiday Breakfast and they want you to be a part of it!
The breakfast is open to the public and is happening Christmas morning on Dec. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Metropolitan A.M.E Zion Church, located at 140 Belmont Avenue in Jersey City.
If you would like to volunteer or attend the event, email: [email protected]
This Jersey City High School Wants To Honor Their Late Coach
University Academic Charter High School in Jersey City is pushing to make Coach C Day a reality.
Clarence “Coach C” Collins, who passed away on July 30, 2024 is being honored by dozens of students and Senator Angela McKnight.
The New Jersey senator has proposed a state resolution that, if passed, would declare July 30 as “Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day.”
“Coach C was a beloved member of the Jersey City community whose extraordinary gift for working with young people touched every corner of our city. During his years of mentorship at University Academy Charter High School and through the Department of Recreation, he guided students onto positive paths, instilled confidence, and created opportunities that changed lives,” McKnight said in a statement.
Collins was loved as a father and mentor in Jersey City. He worked at University Academy Charter High School and within the Department of Recreation.
If passed, the bill, SJR-143, would formally recognize his contributions each year and encourage communities across the state to honor his commitment to service, mentorship and unity, which would keep his legacy alive.
Soon, You Can Commute Smoothly From Secaucus To Jersey City
NJ Transit is one step closer to advancing the extension of the Secaucus-Meadowlands Transitway. This will provide public transit between the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex, Secaucus Junction and Jersey City when finished.
Last week the NJ Transit Board of Directors approved a budget of $22.2 million, plus 10% for contingencies, to complete “the engineering and design work” that would connect Secaucus Junction and Jersey City.
With the FIFA World Cup coming to New Jersey next summer, phase 1 of the project will increase capacity and be more accessible to events at MetLife Stadium.
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