James Solomon

Jersey City skyline
Jun 29, 2026

Jersey City lands $120M state budget lifeline

Jersey City lands a $120 million state budget package of aid and loans, easing a $255M deficit and avoiding steep tax hikes and cuts.

Aerial panorama of Jersey City skyline at sunset.
Jun 25, 2026

Jersey City delays vote on proposed 20% tax increase

Jersey City delayed a vote on a proposed 20% tax increase as officials seek spending cuts to address a $255 million budget deficit.

Jersey City skyline
Jun 22, 2026

Jersey City proposes 20% Q3 tax increase to close $255M deficit

Jersey City Mayor James Solomon proposes a 20% tax increase in Q3 to help close a $255 million structural deficit and stabilize city finances.

The Jersey City Summit expects 1,250 regional investment, real estate and placemaking leaders to attend the annual leadership conference in 2024. - JESSICA PERRY/NJBIZ
Jun 3, 2026

Jersey City Summit returns to Hudson waterfront June 4

More than 1,250 attendees are expected to come out for the 11th annual Jersey City Summit, including Mayor James Solomon, industry leaders and more.

Cannabis and the law
Mar 24, 2026

5 Jersey City smoke shops closed for illegal cannabis, vape sales

Local police worked with the DEA to shut down five stores, seizing marijuana, THC vapes, gummies and other unregulated products in a the multi-agency raid.

Health Insurance Claim Form
Mar 18, 2026

Jersey City orders audit of Horizon health insurance claims

After switching to Aetna, the new Solomon mayoral administration prompted the review of Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield in an effort to identify overpayments and to recover funds.

The Centre Pompidou × Jersey City museum was slated for 25 Journal Square, a building that was constructed in 1912 originally as a PSE&G office building.
Mar 2, 2026

Jersey City pivots Pompidou site to affordable housing

Jersey City is scrapping the Pompidou Museum plan to develop affordable housing at ArtWalk Towers in Journal Square, addressing budget shortfalls and community needs.

Emergency Department
Feb 27, 2026

Heights Hospital ER to remain open through March 14 (updated)

Hudson Regional Health extends Heights Hospital ER operations through March 14 amid financial losses and ongoing discussions with state officials.