Outrage After Loud Call to Muslim Prayer Echoes Through New York Neighborhood: ‘Horribly Invasive’
Not everyone is comfortable hearing religious sounds in public spaces, especially when they are loud. A recent example of this occurred in New York, where a video of a call to Muslim prayer in Jackson Heights sparked discussion online. In the video, a resident recorded the sound as people gathered...
Jersey City will soon establish ‘broad citywide committee’ to implement AI systems
Jersey City is planning to utilize artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology to modernize systems across the city in an “ethical” way, likely starting in the local police department, Mayor James Solomon and Acting Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose have confirmed. “We are considering that,” Ambrose told HCV...
10 most expensive homes sold in Hudson County, March 9-15
A single-family home in Hoboken that sold for $2.99 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Hudson County over the week of March 9-15. The county saw a total of 188 residential real estate sales during the week of March 9-15, averaging $713,919. The average price per square foot...
Man busted for running illegal sports merchandise business out of his mom’s garage, N.J....
Authorities arrested a man accused of running an illegal sports merchandise company out of his mother’s garage. Christopher Patire, 39, of Jersey City, was arrested following a search warrant at his mother’s house and charged with second-degree counterfeiting offenses, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said in a...
Whole Foods is Coming to Journal Square in Jersey City, Pending Final Approval
A Journal Square project recently approved by the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority includes a 25,000-square-foot Whole Foods location. The project, located at 2873 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, is a 50-story mixed-use building, and Whole Foods will be on the ground floor. Read on for more about this project and what...
The Roost Outpost in Downtown Hoboken Confirms Closure, Last Day March 22nd
The Roost Outpost Coffee Co., located at 55 1st Street in downtown Hoboken, has announced it is closing after a decade in town. The last day for the shop will be Sunday March 22nd, according to a social media post from the Roost team. The team had previously shared that it was negotiating with its landlord to extend...
Goodbye, Regents exams. NYC educators: Tell us how Portrait of a Graduate will change...
Sign up for Chalkbeat New York’s free daily newsletter to get essential news about NYC’s public schools delivered to your inbox. Next school year will be the last requiring students to pass their Regents exams to earn a high school diploma under the state’s current timeline. Starting in the 2027-28 school year,...
Mamdani ignites social media outrage after photo-op at notorious NYC jail: ‘F—ing ridiculous’
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani broke his Ramadan fast with Muslim inmates at Rikers Island, calling it one of the most meaningful evenings of his mayoral term.
⚠️ West New York Planning Board to review major housing projects March 23
The West New York Planning Board will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at 428‑60th Street and also be available on Zoom (Meeting ID 840 0476 7876, Password 42860, Call‑in (929) 205‑6099).
New Poke Spot Opens in Hoboken on 1st Street
There’s always a wave of new openings keeping things exciting in Hoboken and Jersey City, and just when you think you’ve tried it all, something new pops up to shake up the local food scene. From cafés to quick grab-and-go spots, the area continues to deliver new options for every kind of craving. Now, a new...
