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This week in Hudson County, a food drive was announced, candy is needed for East Newark’s Trunk or Treat event and more. Read all about it here.
Your Vote Matters. First, Make Sure You’re Registered!
The 2025 New Jersey General Election takes place on Nov. 4 where a number of local government positions are in the race, including local mayor and New Jersey state governor. You can find more information on who’s on your ballot by visiting here: https://www.hudsoncountyclerk.org/2025-election-information-resources/.
But before reaching November, you’ll need to make sure you’re registered to vote. The deadline to register is this Tuesday, Oct. 14. You can register or update your registration to vote here.
But there’s also other ways to register including:
- Register in Person at the Hudson County Superintendent’s Office at Hudson County Plaza, 257 Cornelison Avenue, 4th Floor in Jersey City, NJ 07302.
- Register in Person at your Municipal Clerk’s Office, located in your city/town’s City Hall.
For a New Jersey voter guide you can visit: https://www.njspotlightnews.org/special-report/nj-2025-voter-guide-nj-governor-nj-assembly-races/
For Hudson County election resources or information, you can visit: https://vote.hcnj.us/.
Give Thanks And Give Back With This Hudson County Food Drive
The Versa Scents Foundation is hosting a Food Drive that starts today, Oct. 12 until Nov. 22.
With your help, you can make sure no family goes hungry this holiday season.
Hudson County drop-off Locations include:
- Mallory’s Pub, located 60 Fisk Street in Jersey City, NJ
- One Harrison, located at 1 Harrison Avenue in Harrison, NJ
If you’re unable to make it to any of the drop off locations you can call or text 929-919-3998 or send them a message @verascentsfoundation on Instagram to schedule a pickup.
If you’re unable to donate food you can donate directly to their GoFundMe.
Candy Needed At This East Newark Trunk Or Treat Event!
The Borough of East Newark is having its Trunk or Treat event and they need your help to make this event spooktacular.
They are collecting candy donations for their event on Oct. 26 Trunk or Treat event at Veterans Park.
You can drop off your donations at Borough Hall, located at 34 Sherman Avenue, during regular business hours—which are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—now through Oct. 17.
Learn About Jersey City’s First-Time Homebuyer Programs
The city’s Division of Community Development is having a Housing & Mortgage Fair for those interested in buying their first home,
The info-session will take place on Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. at the Holloway Building Boardroom, located at 39 Kearney Avenue, in Jersey City.
Attendees can learn about first-time homebuyer programs, connect with banks and realtors and take their “first step” toward homeownership.
You can register for the free event here.
The Meeting To Determine The $40 Million Pompidou Loan Canceled
The Jersey City Redevelopment Agency (JCRA) Board of Commissioners was not in attendance Friday morning to vote on a proposed $40 million bridge loan to finance construction of the Centre Pompidou x Jersey City.
Diana Jeffrey, Executive Director, and Shoshana Schiff, one of the JCRA’s attorneys, said the board’s special meeting legally did not have enough members in attendance to act on agency business. There was no reason provided for the commissioners’ no-show.
The Centre Pompidou × Jersey City, scheduled to open in 2030, was the planned North American outpost of the French art museum. It will take up space across six levels within a residential complex of two towers built by Kushner Real Estate Group in Journal Square at 808 Pavonia Avenue.
The proposal also included agreements for the JCRA to officially acquire the future Pompidou space.
The JCRA said the board could possibly reevaluate the proposal at the next scheduled meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 at Explore Middle School, 180 9th Street.
Protest The Marina Boat Warehouse at Liberty State Park
Jersey City’s The Friends of Liberty State Park are calling for the community to help stop a “Major Privatization Expansion that will severely hurt Liberty State Park’s sacred integrity, character and history.”
On Nov. 15 at noon, there will be a protest rally to “Stop the Massive Boat Storage Warehouse” against the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s (NJDEP) new 60-year lease to Suntex Marina, which would allow for 500 dry racks—at 75 ft. high, three-acres—commercial boat storage warehouse along LSP’s northern entrance.
According to a statement by the Friends of Liberty State Park, the building also exceeds the half acre maximum in the National Park Service 1990 Decision for this land bought for “public outdoor recreation”.
Protestees will meet near the parking lot at 1 Zapp Drive and walk together for five minutes to the field next to the marina for a short rally. The Statehouse Commission will vote in December.
Son Of Jersey City Boxing Legend Dead At 17
Arturo Gatti Jr., the son of late boxer Arturo Gatti, was found dead at age 17.
Chuck Zito, Gatti’s former bodyguard, shared the news in an Instagram post last Wednesday.
“It’s with a heavy heart that I have to say,…. R.I.P. to 17-year-old ARTURO GATTI JR. who was found hanging in an apartment in Mexico yesterday,” the post read.
Zito noted that Gatti Jr. died the same way his father did in Brazil 16 years ago, but the cause of his death remains unclear.
Gatti Sr. was a native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Gatti Sr. eventually relocated to Jersey City, New Jersey, as a teenager where he decided to turn pro.
Boxing News also posted a statement reading, “We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Arturo Gatti Jr, who has died at just 17 years old in Mexico. Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with his family and loved ones during this heartbreaking time. May he rest in peace.”
Priest Found Dead In Secaucus Church
Rev. Jose Marie was found dead last Sunday in a building owned by Immaculate Conception church in Secaucus. Rev. Jose was 65 years old.
Jose didn’t appear for the 7 a.m. mass on Sunday. After people searched for him, Secaucus Police were then called. Police Chief Dennis Miller said that police officers forced entry into his home. They were able to locate the priest in the rectory and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Miller stated that no foul play is suspected.
“It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of our parochial vicar Fr. Jose Marie,” said the Immaculate Conception Parish. “Father Jose was a devoted shepherd to our flock and we will remember him for his gentle spirit, dedicated ministry and kindness. His faithfulness was a gift to us all. Please keep Father Jose, his family and our entire parish community in your prayers during this difficult time.”
Details on his funeral mass will be announced to the public once they are finalized.
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