Photo courtesy of Jersey City Police.
Investigative reporter Jordan Coll and co-founder Adrienne J. Romero contributed to this reporting.
Leaves are starting to fall and Jersey City’s mayor announces another “affordable” housing project—catch up in this week’s Hudson County news roundup.
Jersey City Police Issues Warning Of Suspicious Males
Jersey City residents have been advised to be on the lookout for approximately five suspicious males who were reportedly last seen in the area of Harrison Avenue.
The males were reportedly driving a white pickup truck with an unknown license plate, make and model.
A video posted on Facebook showed one of the males knocking on doors with what looked like a machete or saw, while another male stayed outside of the gate on Sept. 16 at 1:30 a.m.
The first male knocked on the front door, and after no one answered, both males began walking around the front of the Harrison Avenue home. They appeared to look for other points of entry.
The resident’s dog started barking, to which the men fled, the press release read.
Residents are asked to remain vigilant in the area for any suspicious activity involving the male depicted pictured below.
You can report any suspicious activity anonymously by emailing @[email protected] or calling 855-527-8477.
These Hudson County Towns Are Suing Heliport Operator
The County of Hudson County has joined several of its municipalities in a Superior Court lawsuit against HHI Heliport.
“For years, Hudson County has been inundated with the relentless whirring of helicopters flying low over our communities, creating excessive noise and safety concerns for our residents. With the filing of this lawsuit, we will fight to ensure that the heliport operator is held accountable for its actions,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy in a statement.
“Government works best when the County partners with our municipalities to work on behalf of our residents and we will keep fighting to ensure that HHI abides by agreements it previously made.”
“The Town of Kearny is happy to take the lead in filing this lawsuit,” said Mayor of Kearny, Carol Jean Doyle. “Kearny residents, and all those living across Hudson County, deserve a high quality of life and this lawsuit will ensure the lives of our residents will not be harassed by constant helicopter flights.”
Other towns in the filing include Bayonne, Hoboken, Jersey City, Kearny and Union City.
Bayonne Is Picking Up Your Leaves!
Bayonne Mayor Sharon Nadrowski announced that there will be leaf pickups every Monday, starting Oct.12 until Dec. 7.
Bayonne residents are asked to place leaves in:
- Special ecology-friendly leaf bags
- Barrels
- Paper bags
Plastic bags will be rejected for pick-up.
Ecology-friendly leaf bags can be picked up in:
- Room 14 at City Hall – 630 Avenue C
- 4th Street Senior Center – 4th Street and Story Court
- 56th Street Senior Center – 56th Street and Avenue B
City employees will issue one packet of five bags per household at a time.
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Bayonne Introduces New Sensory Trailer
The Bayonne Division of Recreation is set to assemble the first sensory trailer in Hudson County. A Sensory Trailer is a mobile, climate-controlled and accessible room inside a trailer that provides a calming space for individuals with sensory needs.
The trailer will be soundproof, have low or adjustable lighting and soft seating plus tactile activity panels, bubble tubes, bean bag chairs, fidget and sensory toys and more.
Each week the trailer will be accessible at:
- Buddy Baseball
- Special Needs Soccer Academy
- All Recreation Special Needs Outdoor Sports
The trailer will be towed to community locations, schools, parks and large public gatherings. It will be available for families at events such as the Bayonne Hometown Fair, the Bergen Point Festival and much more.
For more information, you can contact the Division of Recreation at 201-858-6127 or email [email protected].
‘Miss Bellas’ Hits Local Theater Center For The Fifth Annual Screening
A dystopian cabaret-like scene took center stage at White Eagle Hall in Jersey City on Saturday, Oct. 3, a satire of the Cuban regime and a spectacle of revolution through the means of finding identity.
The show “Miss Bellas” starred in its 5th annual screening, authored by Giselle Bellas, who brings the character “Miss Bellas” to life.
For 75 minutes, a tale of two cities is seen through the caste systems of the annual-give back event referred to as “The Bellas Benefaction.” Inside the Wall, which serves as both a physical and ideological barrier, Miss Bellas, the subject, is unaware of life outside those walls in society.
“New work is always a risk, and I’m so grateful to Jersey City Theater Center for giving me a place to take those risks. One of my favorite things about making the show has been watching it become something that belongs to this incredible cast and crew,” said Giselle Bellas, a Cuban-American director and songwriter told Slice of Culture.
“Everyone brought their own ideas, instincts, humor and artistry to it, and the show became so much richer because of them. More than anything, I hope this is just the beginning for ‘Miss Bellas’. Every time we put it in front of an audience, we learn something new about what the show can become.”
Jersey City Mayor Announces ‘Affordable’ Senior Housing Project
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is looking to renovate the Maureen Collier Senior Center with new “100% affordable housing” for seniors, built on land owned by the city.
The 335 Bergen Avenue location would be the first “100%” senior affordable housing project in Jersey City in a decade, according to a press release.
“I am committed to taking on the affordability crisis in Jersey City, and today’s announcement is another step towards that goal. The Maureen Collier Senior Center has been a second home for seniors in this neighborhood for decades, and they deserve a building that matches everything they have given to this city,” Solomon said in a statement.
Ward F Councilman Frank Gilmore added, “The first box is that we get a new senior center for our most underserved population, but perhaps the biggest win is that this project will yield 100% affordable units for many residents who have felt pushed out.”
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Jersey City City Council will vote on the Maureen Collier Senior Center project. The senior center serves residents 60 and older with daily lunch, fitness and educational programming.
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