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Hello Jersey City! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Jersey City tenants at five buildings are refusing to pay rent
  • What the 753-unit Holland Gardens project means for your neighborhood
  • How much new money will Jersey City schools really see?

Also on today's calendar: Living Well with Lung Disease: Webinars for Patients and Families and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Cool with rain and drizzle, with a high of 62 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 72, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Jersey tenants at 5 buildings launch rent strike, citing rats, leaks, and no superintendent (thecooldown.com) — Tenants in five Jersey City apartment buildings are withholding rent, citing rats, leaks, long-neglected repairs, and no on-site superintendent at properties on Bergen, Belmont, and Kensington avenues. Organized by the Bergen Grand Tenants Association and Jersey City Tenants Union, residents say collective action is their only way to push large landlords to address unsafe conditions and longstanding maintenance problems.
   

2. Plans Revealed for 753-Unit Holland Gardens Public Housing Project in Jersey City, New Jersey (newyorkyimby.com) — A massive new Holland Gardens redevelopment in Jersey City will bring 753 rental units, a new public library branch, senior housing, and commercial space to 16th Street. The mixed-income project replaces existing public housing with a right-of-return for residents, adds hundreds of parking and bike spaces, and has already won City Planning Board approval, though construction timing isn't set yet.
   

3. Jersey City Approves Plan to Direct 10% of Certain PILOT Revenue to School Infrastructure (tapinto.net) — Jersey City's council has approved a new ordinance directing 10% of certain tax-abatement (PILOT) revenues into an Education Infrastructure Capital Account for public school building improvements. While supporters call it an important first step, residents and officials debate whether the funding level is sufficient and how it fits into broader concerns about tax abatements and school costs.
   

4. With a Strong Staging of 'Rent,' Art House Productions Levels Up (jcitytimes.com) — Art House Productions in Jersey City is marking its 25th anniversary with a lively staging of the musical "Rent" at its Marin Boulevard theater, running through October 18. The production leans into themes of economic uncertainty, artistic struggle, and seizing the moment, underscoring how the company has grown from a nomadic troupe into a Powerhouse Arts District mainstay.
   

5. Jersey City Cocktail Festival Returns October 3 (jerseybites.com) — Jersey City residents can sample more than 100 spirits and cocktails at the Jersey City Cocktail Festival on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Harborside Atrium downtown. The evening includes tastings, local food vendors, a DJ, interactive games, and a chance to vote for your favorite drinks, with a special 40% ticket discount available through a promo link.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi Neighbors,
    I'm shifting to a new place this coming Tuesday looking for a L shape couch in beige, white or off white around 80$ max. If someone is selling please… (Nextdoor Journal Square)
  • Just want to help people .
    Looking for housing applications or sites if anyone knows, please share. Not for myself just looking for information in Hudson / Bergen area. Thank… (Nextdoor Lafayette)
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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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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