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