Special Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, April 30th; Following the Tragic Death of Councilman Yun, the City Council has 30 days to Fill Vacant Seat JERSEY CITY – City Council President Joyce Watterman announced today the nominee for the Ward D Council seat that was left vacant following the tragic death of Councilman Michael Yun. By law, the Mayor and […]
5 local businesses to support – weekly business spotlight
Every week, we are highlighting 5 local businesses you can support during this time! Check them out, share with a friend. Catch up check our previous small business highlights: April 14 | April 20 If you are a local business that would like to be included, please email editor@chicpeajc.com. Ready Strong Meals View this post […]
Jersey City Begins Phased Approach to Reopening Parks for Residents
Residents’ Health and Safety Remains Top Priority, includes Mental and Physical Wellbeing amid Quarantine JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces the reopening of five major parks throughout Jersey City as a first step to safely help residents restore their routines through outdoor exercise and recreational activities while adhering to social distancing measures. The parks will […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates: April 24, 2020
Local New Jersey is reporting a total of 102,196 positive cases. The statewide fatalities is now a total of 5,617. As of last night: there are currently 6,847 hospitalizations connected to COVID-19. 98 patients are currently at field medical stations. 1,933 require critical/intensive care. Hudson County currently has 12,645 cases. As of this afternoon, Jersey […]
When Social Distancing can be Life Endangering
The landscape of our world has changed dramatically since COVID19 has entered the scene. Government advises us to wear face masks and gloves, stay six feet away from one another, and STAY HOME. According to the CDC, social distancing is the number one way to stay safe but, for victims of domestic violence, it can […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates: April 21, 2020
Local New Jersey is reporting a total of 92,387 positive cases. The statewide fatalities is now a total of 4,753. A trend of cases shows there’s a significant flattening of the curve, but not enough to go back to a normal life. Social distancing will continue. As of last night: there are currently 7,594 […]
5 Local Businesses to Support – a weekly highlight
Every week we are highlighting 5 Local Businesses you can support during this time! Check them out! Share with a friend. To catch up check out last week’s 5 businesses that were featured! If you are a local business that would like to be included please email Editor@chicpeajc.com Jam Cakery Bio + how to support: […]
5 Ways To Create Intimacy In The Time of Covid
Written by Ceallaigh Pender of Salvation Wellness This evening at 7pm, my husband and I went to our roof and we clapped for our nurses and doctors who are putting themselves on the frontlines everyday. In fact, we do this every evening at 7pm. It is a much desired anchor in our very fluid days, […]
Getting assistance through the Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation
As the focus of our world revolves around maintaining and solving the COVID-19 crisis, BEOF remains focused on ensuring Hudson County Residents are supported through and after these unprecedented times. As unemployment rates grow, the concern for the well-being of our community remains a top priority, and our staff continues to think of more ways […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates: April 16, 2020
Local Today, New Jersey has reported 75,317 total positive cases. The total statewide fatalities is 3,518. Of the current deaths, 43% are female and 57% are male. 51.1% are white, non-Hispanic. 22.5% are black, non-Hispanic. 15.5% are Hispanic, 5.5% are Asian, and 5.4% identified as Other. As of last night: there are currently 8,224 hospitalizations […]
The International Girls Academy Presents Global Youth Education Week COVID-19
In response to COVID-19, The International Girls Academy created a week long of virtual events for Students Teachers, and Parents during these uncertain times. Global Youth Education week will be from April 11-18, 2020. Students who participate in Global Youth Education Week will have the chance to produce projects, activities throughout the week for various […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates: April 14, 2020
Local Today, New Jersey has reported 68,824 total cases. The total statewide fatalities is 2,805. There are currently 8,185 hospitalizations connected to COVID-19. 2,051 require critical/intensive care. 514 residents have been discharged over the past few days. Hudson County currently has 8,242 cases. As of last night, Jersey City has 2,674 cases. New Jersey received […]
Series of Shootings in Jersey City
There’s been a rash of shootings in the last month on the south side of the city, amidst everything that is happening with the Corona-virus. We are in complete lockdown yet young kids are dying in our streets. Youth writer and activist Safa Mostafa reports. —– Up until March 31, Jersey City has only had […]
Pandemic etiquette and social distancing: the do’s and dont’s
We all hear the terms “flatten the curve” and “social distancing” on a daily basis, but there might still be some confusion. As we still see people gathering in groups or standing a little too close to one another in stores, here are some general dos and don’ts for social distancing and “pandemic etiquette.” DO […]
Lela and COVID-19
While negative articles are far outside of my range of work, my heart is completely in pieces as I share this story with you about how my grandmother’s life has been put on the line by members of a nursing home in order for them to hide awful news from the outside world. First, I […]
Jersey City launches $3 million local relief fund
Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced the latest steps to provide resources and support to the city’s most vulnerable residents as the challenges presented by the pandemic exposes the need for greater philanthropic investment to support emerging local needs. The Jersey City COVID-19 Community Relief Program is now accepting private donations to minimize hardships for needy […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates: April 9, 2020
Local Today, the total count of cases in New Jersey is 51,027. The total statewide fatalities is 1,700. 7,363 individuals are hospitalized. 1,523 residents are in intensive care and 1,551 are on ventilators. 471 individuals have been discharged. Hudson County currently has 5,437 cases. As of April 8, Jersey City has 2,071 cases. Primary elections […]
COVID-19 Experience
Reader submission- Leah Dear friends and family, I want to first thank you for all the love and support you have given over the last few weeks. Dan and I are truly overwhelmed by the endearing thoughts and prayers. We could have not survived this alone. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts […]
Local and international COVID-19 updates: April 7, 2020
Going forward, our COVID-19 updates will be shared on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Local Today, the total count of cases is 44,416. The total statewide fatalities is 1,232. Today’s report of 232 deaths is the highest daily count of deaths in New Jersey. There are currently 7,017 hospitalizations that could be connected to COVID-19. Approximately 24% […]
Tenant protections during the COVID-19 health crisis
The Waterfront Project (WFP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting Hudson County’s economically disadvantaged people – the working poor, seniors, veterans, and those living with disabilities – by providing information, advice, and pro bono legal representation to address their civil legal issues and concerns. They sent us some important information regarding Tenant protection during the COVID-19 Health Crisis. Can my […]
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