Housing & Development · Jersey City, NJ
The City of Jersey City and the Jersey City Redevelopment Authority filed a three-count lawsuit against Emerson Leasing Co. I, LLC, Coles Jersey Development Co. II, LLC, Coles Street Associates, LLC, and Statco Development Group, LLC over surface instability at Coles Street Park, closed since spring 2026. The suit alleges contaminated historic fill was left exposed after remediation stalled in February 2025, with problems dating to June 2022. The 1.5-acre park between 16th and 18th Streets opened in October 2021 at a $2.5 million cost funded by Manhattan Building Company. Plaintiffs seek compensatory, consequential, and punitive damages for breach of contract and unjust enrichment.
Housing & Development · Jersey City, NJ
At Thursday's Hudson County Board of Commissioners meeting, Courthouse Park Advocacy Group President Laura Moss expressed frustration over further delays to demolishing the county Administration Building at 595 Newark Ave in Jersey City for park construction. The delay stems from a state judiciary order requiring civil courts to relocate from the William Brennan Courthouse into the Administration Building while HVAC repairs proceed. Hudson County Administrator Abe Antun confirmed that bids for the $33.7 million Brennan Courthouse HVAC renovations are due November 10, after previous bid deadlines expired amid scheduling cancellations. Commissioner Bill O'Dea and Commissioner Al Cifelli acknowledged a lack of communication between County Executive Craig Guy's office and the board regarding the park project.
Social Events · Jersey City, NJ
The annual Ghost of Uncle Joe's Masquerade Festival will take place October 23 and 24, 2026, at Harsimus Cemetery (435 Newark Avenue) in Jersey City, featuring live music spanning rock, R&B, hip hop, and country. The event raises funds for The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery, established in 1829, to support preservation of its grounds and monuments. Free dress rehearsal shows are scheduled for October 15 at Departed Soles Brewing Company and October 16 at Pet Shop Jersey City. Tickets range from $5 (children under 12) to $75 (full festival pass), with a rain date set for October 25.
