Hudson County
Why we need the Alternatives to PAIN Act | Opinion
"Currently, Medicare Part D inadvertently skews in favor of opioids due to their lower cost despite their high-risk profile," the author writes. "The Alternatives to PAIN Act aims to rectify this by reducing patient cost-sharing for non-opioid pain relief and removing restrictive measures such as step therapy and prior authorization."
NJ Transit study targets $600M in budget cuts, expansion and reform
A $6.7M feasibility study of NJ Transit would look at cuts, ways to expand service and deliver some early "quick wins" to reform the agency.
Hoboken council rejects appeal by resident hoping to save rent-controlled apartments
If the developer is to construct the building the board approved, the existing one with 16 rent-controlled units must be demolished.
Hoboken restaurants can’t apply for new outdoor dining parklets until mid-summer
An earlier moratorium on parklet applications lasted through the winter.
Jersey City to revitalize area around Coles Street underpass, adding skate park, bike lanes
“The redevelopment of the Coles Street underpass is a critical step in building a more resilient, more open, and more pedestrian-friendly Jersey City,” Solomon said.
Five Jersey City gang members plead guilty to racketeering, violent crimes
Five members and associates of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex pleaded guilty this week to racketeering, violent crimes in aid of racketeering, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said Thursday.
Exactly why an education task force would be helpful; Payroll tax is enforceable | Letters
Two candidates for mayor of Jersey City respond to criticisms in letters to the editor.
Hudson raises Autism flags; Secaucus student wins top scholarship | Journal Entries
Flags were raised in Jersey City and Bayonne in honor of Autism Acceptance Month.
Standardized tests don’t tell the story of Jersey City’s public schools | Opinion
"Instead of perpetuating a narrative of failure based on narrow metrics, let us celebrate the achievements and progress of our schools, our educators and our children," the author writes.
Wake wasn’t the place for politicking; Kean-NJCU partnership would make sense; Ranked choice voting works | Letters
"We are all saddened by what happened to the New York policeman," one letter writer asserts. "But our views about America and how great it is weren’t for that day."
Submit events for JC Fridays; Friendly Sons of St. Patrick to screen ‘The Eyes of St. Joseph’s’ | Upcoming
The Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Hudson County will be screening “The Eyes of St. Joseph’s” at the Astor Bar & Grill on Saturday, April 20, at 3 p.m.
Public invited to participate in ‘Big Day of Birding’ at Liberty State Park
“Big Day of Birding” returns to Liberty State Park on Saturday, May 4.
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