NY Assemblywoman Amy Paulin recently announced that A.589/S.4204 would strengthen transparency and accountability at the Port Authority and take effect upon NJ enacting a bill with identical provisions. Jersey City residents may be interested, one big reason being the PATH.

Jersey City expects to conduct a formal search for its next Recreation/Youth Development Director. Keith Donath, who headed youth development, has held the title in the interim since 1/1, but had served for longer than the 3 months allowed under code. ->

A notable deadline has passed. Up until 3 p.m. Wednesday, the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency was accepting proposals for acquisition and redevelopment of the Pathside Building on Sip Avenue. Before '25, it was known as the proposed home of the controversial Pompidou art museum.

At its Monday night virtual meeting, the Mahwah Township Council will consider approving an employment contract with newly promoted Capt. Michael Blondin, a veteran of the police department for almost a quarter century. His salary would be $209,759. ->

Jersey City's contract with Regional Industries, its third-party trash and recycling hauler, expires soon. Discussions are underway about what's next. Story:

It was revealed at Wednesday night's Jersey City Council meeting that work had already begun to potentially reduce neighborhood speed limits to 20 miles per hour. Story:

RT @StevenFulop: 🧵 Major street safety redesign/bike improvements for Jersey City. 🚨 On the September Council agenda, we’re putting forward….

ICYMI: A Jersey City police officer and native is making a late run for the city’s top office because she says “it is time” for “people-powered change.” Story ->

Two armed officers may soon be “shuffling” between Waldwick schools “for among other duties, to provide safety and security.” ->

While honoring Jersey City OEM Dir. Greg Kierce, PD and FD for their helicopter crash response, Councilman Dan Rivera took a jab at Shea during his remarks: "I think we missed the point by not appointing him (Kierce) the director of public safety but that's for another story.”

Last night, the Jersey City Council withdrew three contracts from consideration for one of Mayor Steve Fulop's priorities, a future playground Downtown on Barrow Avenue between the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza and Columbus Drive. Story:

RT @GovMurphy: Governor Murphy and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri to Make an Announcement

Minutes, obtained through OPRA, don't shed light on the Jersey City Council's hour-long closed door meeting discussions about public safety. Shea, Moody, Kearns, and all but one councilperson, were present. Not Fulop. Boggiano, Gilmore left early. I might request the audio.

Pushback led the Rutherford Borough Council to table a proposal to eliminate free Sunday parking near local businesses. Story:

The former Palisades Park borough administrator, who has previously found himself in court against the town he used to lead, is now suing over four recent land use decisions. Story:

RT @wildstein: Scoop: @StevenFulop has chosen South Orange Mayor @SheenaCollum as his Lt. Governor running mate.

ICYMI: Chatham Borough police officers are slated to receive raises again->

A Starbucks is looking to open shop at the site of the former longtime Houlihan's Restaurant and Bar in Hasbrouck Heights, according to a site plan application filed earlier this year with the Planning Board. Story:

Jersey City Councilman Frank Gilmore has filed a resolution calling for a "vote of no confidence" in Public Safety Director James Shea. Gilmore previously told me that he didn't think Shea had the backing of a majority. We might find out this week. Story:

In Tenafly, the Overpeck Creek’s “increased flooding risks” are getting some attention. The Borough Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to consider an application for some possible grant funding related to addressing those concerns. Story: