Restaurant staff, teachers will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccination
Governor Phil Murphy announced on Monday that restaurant workers, teachers, and transportation workers will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey. Beginning Monday, March 15, educators, public/local transportation workers, and residents living in shelters will be able to get vaccinated. On Monday, March 29, the list will expand to include hospitality workers, postal/shipping workers, clergy, and more. You can check out the full list here.
Fatal shooting near BJ’s remains under investigation
A 34-year old Jersey City resident was fatally shot outside the BJ’s Wholesale Club at Metro Plaza in downtown Jersey City Sunday night. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and Jersey City police identified the victim as Christian Parra. The victim was transported to the Jersey City Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 9pm, shortly after the shooting. The JCPD is actively investigating the incident, but have released no further details. Anonymous tips can be made via the Homicide Unit at (201) 915-1345 or email hcpotips@hcpo.org.
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office Homicide Unit and Jersey City Police Department are investigating a shooting with one fatality that occurred just before 8:30 pm in the area of Marin Boulevard and Second Street. More info to follow.
— ProsecutorSuarezHCPO (@HCPOProsecutor) March 1, 2021
AeroFarms to open vertical farming sites at Curries Woods and Marion Gardens
City officials are looking to provide free, nutritious food to lower income residents by opening two vertical farming locations within two public housing sites. Mayor Steven Fulop announced that the city’s vertical farming program with AeroFarms will open locations at Curries Woods and Marion Gardens. The public housing farming locations will be funded by the city.
Eight additional vertical farms will be built throughout Jersey City. They will be located in senior centers, schools, public housing complexes, and municipal buildings. The 10 total sites will grow 19,000 pounds of vegetables annually using water mist and minimal electricity. Although the food will be free to the public, residents who participate will be required to enlist in five healthy eating workshops. They will also have the option of signing up for quarterly health screenings provided by the city.
