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🌱 Patch AM: How a $7M safety boost still means a 15% tax hike
Make time for The Largest Renew Selection Secaucus Has Ever Seen on the Jersey City Patch calendar
Good morning to you Jersey City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a $7M safety boost still means a 15% tax hike
- Considering a move? See what living in Jersey City really offers.
Also on today's calendar: The Largest Renew Selection Secaucus Has Ever Seen and 8 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 72 degrees.
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 80, low: 70.
- Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Democratic socialists' plan to curb Jersey City police funding falls flat in budget crisis (gothamist.com) — Jersey City's public safety budget is set to rise by $7 million next year even as property taxes are expected to jump about 15%, after state officials limited how much the City Council could change the mayor's plan. A Democratic Socialists-backed push to cut $3 million from police overtime and salaries failed, leaving only a modest $200,000 reduction while funding grows for 911 upgrades and mental health response programs. 
• Want to live in a vibrant hub? Jersey City might be for you (northjersey.com) — Thinking about moving within or to Jersey City? This detailed guide walks you through neighborhood vibes, housing costs, schools, commuting options, parks, arts, and nightlife, while noting big factors like a recent 15.5% property tax hike and the city's $255 million budget deficit that could affect your wallet and daily life.
📸 Around Jersey City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jersey City
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★ Featured events ★
- The Largest Renew Selection Secaucus Has Ever Seen →
45A Enterprise Ave N, Secaucus
10:00 am - Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes →
Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
6:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Monday August 31
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Other local events
- Conozca sus derechos: inquilinos y propietarios →
341 Kearny Ave, Kearny, NJ 07032, USA
12:00 pm - Positive Living Lab
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Viviendo Los Colores
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Rainbow Elders
Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
6:00 pm - Hoboken HS Football Away vs Becton HS
Hoboken Public School District 120 Paterson Ave, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
6:00 pm - JCCS Court Outreach @ JC HHS Fall for Health Community Fair
City of Jersey City City Hall Annex, One Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ 07305
12:00 pm - Youth Connect
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Jumpstart Program - Freshman
James J Ferris High School Jersey City, NJ 07302
8:30 am - Beyond the Binary
Hudson Pride Center Jersey City Location, 3000 John F. Kennedy Blvd Suite 306, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, United States
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Tuesday September 1
📣 Jersey City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- South Orange Farmers Market →
Newark Arts SloanStreetParkingLot, 12 Sloan St, South Orange, 07079
1:00 pm - People's Open Mic: Youth Edition
Newark Arts New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), 1 Center St, Newark, NJ, 07102, United States
4:00 pm - Positive Living Lab
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
6:00 pm - Handbell Choir Concert
St Benedict's Preparatory School St. Mary's Church Newark Abbey, 520 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 26
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Candid Dispensary Now Open in The Heights, Bringing 'Bluntly Better' Cannabis to Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Heights has a new neighbor. Candid Dispensary, a licensed adult-use cannabis retailer, is now open at 3662 John F. Kennedy... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Collectors Universe posted a job opening for Sealer, PSA (temp-to-hire), Jersey City - 1st Shift in Jersey City. Apply here.
- Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. posted a job opening for Campus Retail Associate (Temp) July to September - Kean University Jersey City in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jersey City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Hoboken
- Hoboken Restores Full-Time Lawyer Spot (patch.com)
- Renderings Revealed for 301 Park Avenue in Hoboken, New Jersey (newyorkyimby.com)
Kearny
- Kearny's Scarecrow Stroll returns for second season (theobserver.com)
- Made in New Jersey: Family-owned manufacturer marks 60 years building equipment that powers the nation's electric grid (news12.com)
Newark
- '24 Hours Of Peace' Will Return In Newark With Free Concerts: See 2026 Lineup (patch.com)
- United Launching New Flights From NJ To France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Europe (patch.com)
Ok Jersey City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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