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Hello again Jersey City! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Sunday highway closure follows deadly Jersey City pedestrian crash
  • From West Side Avenue to world diplomacy, rooted in Jersey City
  • What 23 new officers mean for Jersey City's neighborhood policing

Also on today's calendar: The Brunswick School Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Some sun, then clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 71 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 81, low: 68.
  • Monday: Sunshine; nice, less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Pedestrian Fatally Struck On Jersey City Highway: Prosecutor (patch.com) — Jersey City officials report that 58-year-old pedestrian Glenn Minasian died after being struck by a vehicle on Routes 1 and 9 near Duncan Avenue early Thursday, with the driver remaining at the scene. Investigators from the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and Jersey City police are continuing their work, and northbound Routes 1 and 9 between Communipaw and Duncan avenues will be closed Sunday morning for the investigation, forcing local drivers to seek alternate routes.
   

2. Abandoned By His Dad, An Arab Boy Immigrated To Jersey City At Age 11. Then Sept. 11 Happened (patch.com) — Jersey City serves as the backdrop for George Farag's journey from an 11-year-old Egyptian immigrant on West Side Avenue to a U.S. diplomat navigating global crises after Sept. 11. His story highlights local public schools, McNair Academic, and the city's immigrant community while stressing that kids growing up in Jersey City today deserve the same chance to succeed he received.
   

3. Jersey City Police Department swears in 23 new officers at City Hall ceremony (hudsoncountyview.com) — Jersey City just added 23 new police officers after a City Hall swearing-in, part of Mayor James Solomon's push to rebuild the force and boost neighborhood-based policing. Officials say the largely minority class will support data-driven deployments, mental health-focused ARRIVE Together training, and closer ties with residents as they move from academy work into field instruction.
   

4. Parking lots in Jersey City could be converted into 700 homes under new development plan (nj.com subscription) — Jersey City's Planning Board has endorsed a major plan to redevelop county-owned parking lots near Journal Square into roughly 700 homes, including more than 200 permanently affordable units. The recommendation now heads to the Municipal Council, with county and city officials stressing a long timeline, challenging site access, and more community meetings before any construction decisions are finalized.
   

5. SAP S/4HANA Data Migration Consultant New Jersey Hybrid only on w2 - BURGEON IT SERVICES LLC - Hybrid in Jersey City, NJ, US (dice.com) — A long-term SAP S/4HANA data migration consultant role is open on a hybrid basis out of Jersey City, giving local tech professionals a chance to work with complex ETL, data cleansing, and cutover projects. The position emphasizes strong SAP BODS skills, data governance knowledge, and close collaboration with business and technical teams.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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