HPHA Neighborhood News
  • Get Google High-Speed Internet Access for JC!
    HPHA members and neighbors are encouraged to nominate Jersey City for the Google trial program to bring high-speed internet access to Jersey City. Please see the note below from Councilman Steve Fulop for details.Dear Jersey City ResidentI am hoping you can help with an application that I believe could be a huge benefit for Jersey City.Google recently announced a trial program to build and test >>read more...
    Posted 03-02-2010
  • Property Taxes Increasing 35%
    The City of Jersey City has proposed that property taxes be raised by 35%, effective immediately if passed. The next two City Council meetings will include discussion and voting on the tax increase on their agendas. The public hearing and council voting on the proposed tax increase is scheduled for the second meeting below (Feb 24). If you would like to speak at the meeting, contact the City >>read more...
    Posted 02-09-2010
  • Paulus Hook Park Survey
    The Historic Paulus Hook Association (HPHA) and the City of Jersey City are excited to announce plans to redesign Paulus Hook Park!Paulus Hook Park is located on all four corners at the intersection of Washington and Grand Streets. YOUR input is needed to help guide the design of this park. Let your voice be heard by giving us your feedback, so the park redesign reflects the needs of the >>read more...
    Posted 02-05-2010
  • Mercy TV scene shooting 2/11
    NBC will be shooting a scene for the TV series “Mercy” next Thursday (2/11) on York Street between Washington and Greene. They will be setting up during the day and shooting in the evening. Their base camp will be at the end of Washington Street by the war memorial. >>read more...
    Posted 02-05-2010
  • Miltary Flyover Friday morning
    There will be a military fly-over of an EA6B Prowler (fixed - wing aircraft) on Friday, February 05, 2010. The aircraft will depart Maryland at 8:00 A.M. and will travel towards the Verrazano Bridge and then up the Hudson River at 3000 feet.For more information, please contact the Lower Manhattan Security Coordination Center NYPD Deputy Commissioner Counterterrorism 1 Police Plaza Rm. 1109 New >>read more...
    Posted 02-04-2010