Jersey City police have 42 promotions and new officers

"The Jersey City Police Department promoted 42 officers Friday at a City Hall ceremony" (Conte, 2012).

"The promotions were also an effort “to get the department in position for numerous retirements,” Nalbach said, adding that those promoted will remain at the salary of their former rank for one year" (as cited in Conte, 2012).

by Michaelangelo Conte

http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/12/jersey_city_police_have_42_pro.html

Journal Square redevelopment plans, Dec. 2012

Photos of the three towers to be built in Journal Square by the Jersey Journal News.
http://photos.nj.com/jersey-journal/2012/12/journal_square_redevelopment_p_3.html#cmpid=v2modk_pg_smoref_twitt


If you're interested in learning more about the redevelopment plans in the heart and transportation hub of Jersey City, visit the web site dedicated solely for the Journal Square area of Jersey City, NJ. 

http://thenewjournalsquare.com/

Jersey City, NJ government web site

http://jerseycitynj.gov/

Giant towers planned for Jersey City's Journal Square area

"Three residential towers containing nearly 2,000 units may be built in Journal Square in coming years, with the Jersey City Planning Board this week approving a plan that city officials hope will jumpstart development in the heart of the city".

by Terrence T. McDonald

http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/12/jersey_city_planning_board_app_1.html

Jersey City's Arturo Gatti elected to Boxing Hall of Fame

"Jersey City's Arturo ""Thunder'' Gatti didn't live to see his finest day.  Gatti, who won world championships in two different weight classes, heads the class of 2013 to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. The honor, announced today, comes three years after his untimely death".

 http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/12/jersey_citys_arturo_gatti_elec.html#incart_river

Jersey City announces plans for 50 miles of new bike lanes

"Jersey City plans to create 54.7 miles of bike lanes and shared bike routes as part of the city’s 365 Days of Green initiative, Mayor Jerramiah Healy announced Thursday".

http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/12/getting_around_jersey_city_on.html

Jersey City officials enlist 'Cake Boss' Buddy Valastro in creation of 'NoHo' neighborhood

“Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro today took nearly three dozen developers and other officials on a tour of his 51,000-square-foot baking and distribution facility near the Jersey City and Hoboken border.


http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/07/jersey_city_officials_enlist_c.html
http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/07/photos_cake_boss_buddy_velastr.html
http://nnj.uli.org/
http://www.globest.com/news/12_390/newjersey/development/-323152.html#.T_w2bPzOVhN.twitter

Video: See the best places to live in Jersey City and Hoboken

If you love real estate as much as we do, or you want to learn more about Jersey City and Hoboken, then check this out. "Best Places to Live" has hit the television airwaves. In a full half-hour episode, Daily News real estate editor Jason Sheftell checks out these two popular New York Metro area neighborhoods. Tag along while he visits parks, restaurants, top real estate projects, and cultural sights. You'll be amazed at what these two towns have to offer.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/real-estate/video-best-places-live-jersey-city-hoboken-article-1.1113902#ixzz20XT5IPGt

Fields Nears Completion On Jersey City’s First “Green” Rental Building

"JERSEY CITY-After a site clean-up that took more than five years,Fields Developmental Group is set to open a new 131-unit apartment building in Jersey City as this city’s first residential LEED-certified building – and also as one of the state’s first smoke-free buildings".


http://www.globest.com/news/12_392/newjersey/multifamily/Fields-Breaks-Ground-on-Jersey-Citys-First-Green-Rental-Building-323244.html#.T_7mDtHpq5E.twitter

New hotel planned for One Exchange Place (Jersey City) Renovation to finish in 2014

"A dilapidated, nearly-vacant office building at Exchange Place will be transformed into a 13-story, 247-room hotel, complete with an observation deck and restaurant with sweeping views of the New York skyline. If current plans for the site stay on schedule, the hotel should open sometime in fall 2014, according to the hotel’s project manager" (Wright, 2012, para. 1).

http://hudsonreporter.com/view/full_story/19008460/article-New-hotel-planned-for-One-Exchange-Place-Renovation-to-finish-in-2014--will-boost-city-tax-revenues-?instance=lead_story_left_column 

Jersey City shows off $12 million in emergency management vehicles and gear that federal grants paid for

Jersey City Police Cheif Tom Comey said "Jersey City obtains about $1.5 million in federal grants annually, and the grants that paid for the equipment on display Wednesday could not have been used to hire extra personnel, who noted that the city's new high-tech toys are greatly needed" (as cited McDonald, 2012).


http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/06/jersey_city_shows_off_12_milli.html

Jersey City Medical Center's chief medical officer, Dr. Kenneth Garay, named one of country's top 100 physician leaders

"A hospital review company recently named Jersey City Medical Center Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kenneth Garay one of the top 100 physician leaders of hospitals and health systems in the United States" (McNab, 2012).


http://www.nj.com/jjournal-news/index.ssf/2012/06/jersey_city_medical_centers_ch.html

JCMC or Liberty Health Systems has also been named #1 hospital in NJ for the second year in a row!  
http://www.libertyhealth.org/
https://twitter.com/#!/libertyhealthnj

LeFrak awaits tenant to break ground on latest Jersey City office building

The LeFrak Organization is all set to break ground on the latest new construction for its 25-years-in-the-making, $10 billion Newport development in Jersey City. According to the New York Times, all it needs is an office tenant.


http://therealdeal.com/blog/2012/04/18/lefrak-awaits-tenant-to-break-ground-on-latest-jersey-city-office-building/

One World Trade Center, as seen from Jersey City.

An American flag flies in Exchange Place as construction continues on One World Trade Center (TOP) after workers moved a steel column into place to make it New York City's tallest building on April 30, 2012 as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. One World Trade Center's height is now just beyond the 1,250 feet of the observation deck at the Empire State Building.


http://legalnews.findlaw.com/photo/0bB46I27PV0nK?q=New+York+%28state%29

Hartz Mountain, Roseland Properties planning 1,000-unit residential building on Jersey City waterfront

"Hartz Mountain Industries and Roseland Property Company will build a 1,000-unit residential complex at 99 Hudson Street in Jersey City. With a price tag of $450 million and a total size of more than one million sq. ft., the project would create more than 2,000 long-term construction jobs over a five year period, and will be the largest rental project and one of the top five tallest buildings in New Jersey."


http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/02/hartz_mountain_roseland_proper.html

http://nreionline.com/city-reviews/new-jersey/hartz_mountain_thousand_apts_hudson/

Jersey City Real Estate News: Crystal Point Unviels New Sales Center

"JERSEY CITY, NJ. -- Crystal Point has unveiled a new sales center that's sure to electrify visitors to the 42-story condominium building situated directly on the Hudson River waterfront with awe-inspiring Manhattan and Jersey City views."

http://www.crystalpointcondos.com/#/landing/

http://philly.citybizlist.com/2/2012/2/29/Crystal-Point-Unviels-New-Sales-Center.aspx

Jersey Shore to Jersey City for Snooki and JWoww!

Snooki and JenniWoww are officially Jersey City residents!  They are living in the artsy Downtown Jersey City neighborhood, just a few minutes from Nyc on the PATH!  There are rumors that Snooki is pregnant and engaged to Jiovani LaValle.  JWoww continues to date her boyfriend Roger and she recently celebrated her birthday (2/27/86) in Jersey City, with all Jersey Shore cast members visiting for the birthday party!  The Jersey Shore cast members stayed at the luxurious Westin Hotel on the Jersey City Hudson River Waterfront.

Snooki and JWoww moving in together in Jersey City is said to be a modern take on Laverne and Shirley.

http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/2012/03/06/first-week-of-filming-of-jersey-shore-spin-off-comes-to-a-close/

http://www.newyorkssixth.com/?p=1132

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2012/03/source_full_jersey_shore_cast.html

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD NAMED AGENT FOR JERSEY CITY’S 90 HUDSON STREET

“This trophy building provides one of the best waterfront locations in terms of access and proximity to Manhattan," said Duenas. “This location makes perfect sense for companies in the FIRE [Finance, Insurance, Real Estate] sector.” Corporate neighbors include Goldman Sachs and Bank of America.  

90 Hudson Street offers immediate access to the Exchange Place Station of the PATH rail system, New York Waterway Ferry service, and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail. Other area amenities include The Hyatt Regency Jersey City and Newport Center Mall".

http://newjersey.realestaterama.com/2012/02/13/cushman-wakefield-named-agent-for-jersey-city%E2%80%99s-90-hudson-street-ID0845.html

Live Free for a Year - 103.5 KTU

Live Free for a Year, a yearly contest sponsored by 103.5 KTU!  Live in the beautiful Newport neighborhood of Jersey City on the Hudson River Waterfront!  Nyc views, 10 minutes to Nyc on Path, and next to the Newport Centre Shopping Mall!  LIVE, WORK AND SHOP in Newport, Jersey City!

http://www.equityapartments.com/new-jersey/jersey-city-apartments/jersey-city/the-pier-apartments.aspx
http://www.ktu.com/pages/contest/liverentfree/#ixzz1lMgYnrYl
http://www.newportnj.com/

Dixon US Masters Residential Property added a another 18 Jersey City properties.

"Dixon Advisory’s US Masters Residential Property Fund added a further 18 Jersey City properties to its portfolio in December, it revealed in its latest update to the National Stock Exchange (NSX), where it is listed."
http://www.propertyobserver.com.au/overseas/dixon-advisory-s-us-portfolio-grows-to-93-properties/2012011853074

"This is the first Australian listed property trust with a primary strategy of investing in direct US residential property.
The initial investment focus of the fund will be on multiple family properties with two to four dwellings in Hudson County, New Jersey."
http://www.usmastersresidential.com.au/
and  http://www.dixonleasing.com/