The Jersey City Council was poised to approve a $658 million municipal budget for 2020 Tuesday but still hadn’t taken a vote after more than six hours of public comment and deliberations. Residents blasted the budget, calling for the council to adopt the amendment proposed by two councilmen to reallocate $5 million from public safety to recreation and education.
As New York City real estate has suffered during the coronavirus pandemic, with vacancy rates spiking and rents falling, Hudson County’s market has continued to flourish, industry professionals say. Plus, Gov. Phil Murphy proposed “baby bonds” during his budget address Tuesday. Under the plan, which could cost $72 million, the state invest $1,000 on behalf of every baby born in 2021 to families whose income is less than 500% of the federal poverty level.
In Sports, Hall of Fame goalie Martin Brodeur speaks out about the team’s rebuild, his career, and if coaching is in his future.
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