The famous 'Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.' scene from 'The Godfather' was filmed in an unmarked, now off-limits road in Liberty State Park, New Jersey, which is currently undergoing environmental restoration, making public access restricted. The exact filming spot remains uncertain, with some evidence suggesting it was near Phillip Street, but the site is fenced off and overgrown. Despite the scene's iconic status, the location's future as a tourist site is uncertain due to ongoing park renovations.
James Solomon was elected mayor of Jersey City, defeating ex-Governor Jim McGreevey in a runoff, with a platform focused on making the city more affordable and addressing rising costs and development issues.
In Jersey City’s runoff election, incumbent James McGreevey, representing traditional Democratic interests focused on local issues like taxes and public safety, faces challenger Solomon, who criticizes the old machine politics for failing to address rising property taxes and housing costs, highlighting a political divide between establishment and progressive candidates.
A fire on a PATH train at Newport Station in Jersey City caused morning delays and multiple line suspensions, with passengers evacuated and several treated for smoke inhalation; service was restored later in the morning.
Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, who resigned in 2004 after coming out as gay and disclosing an extramarital affair, has announced his bid to run for mayor of Jersey City in 2025. McGreevey's campaign video emphasizes his journey as a seminary student and his work with prisoner re-entry. Despite facing questions about his past scandal, McGreevey believes he can defend himself and wants to focus on providing opportunities for working families and improving the community. Other Democrats, including Hudson County Commissioner Bill O'Dea and Councilman James Solomon, are also expected to run for mayor.
Former New Jersey Governor Jim McGreevey, the nation's first openly gay governor, has announced his intention to re-enter politics by running for the mayor's office in Jersey City in 2025. McGreevey, who resigned in 2004 after revealing his extramarital affair with a male staffer, has since focused on criminal justice reform through his organization, the New Jersey Reentry Corporation. He hopes to succeed three-term Mayor Steve Fulop, who is running for governor in 2025.
A missing 3-year-old child was found unharmed in Jersey City after an Amber Alert was issued in Newark. The child was discovered in a car that had been carjacked with the child inside. No arrests have been made, and the search for the suspect is ongoing.
Jersey City has filed a lawsuit against the state in an attempt to prevent police officers from using marijuana, even when off duty. The city argues that federal law prohibits officers from possessing firearms and ammunition if they use cannabis, making them ineligible to be police officers. The city fired five officers who tested positive for marijuana use and is seeking a federal judge's clarification on the matter. The officers have sued, claiming that state law allows them to use marijuana. Jersey City is concerned about potential liability and public safety issues if officers involved in incidents test positive for marijuana use.
Three people are dead and three others injured after a crash involving two cars in Jersey City. The cause of the accident is unknown, and authorities are advising drivers to avoid the area.
A seven-alarm fire at a recycling facility in Jersey City spread to nearby brush due to windy weather, causing disruptions to light rail service and diversions on the Jersey Turnpike Extension. Embers from the blaze caused multiple additional fires, and firefighters worked into the night to control the situation. The damage to the recycling plant may be permanent, and workers expressed sadness at the potential loss of their workplace.
Flo Rida's 6-year-old son suffered serious injuries, including multiple fractures, internal bleeding, and collapsed lungs, after falling from a Jersey City apartment window. The family is suing the landlord for negligence, claiming the building had hazardous windows. The boy is currently in ICU recovering from his injuries.
