Turf Replacement Approved

The Journal reports that the council approved replacing the turf at Cochrane Stadium. Earlier this year lead was found in the artificial turf.

It's Monday, Meaning More Jersey City Schools Have High Levels Of Lead

The Journal reports more Jersey City schools have high levels of lead.

City Blood Drive Today

A blood drive in Jersey City is taking place in the downtown PACO Community Center, notes Hudson Now.

Lead Keeps Turning Up in School Water

Lead keeps appearing in water from tests in Jersey City schools, reports the Journal

Jersey City Rated 21st of Greenest Drivers

Men's Health has created a list of the 100 cities with the greenest drivers, taking into account miles logged, mass transit, and air quality. Jersey City was given a B and ranked 21st in in the nation. By contrast, New York City was ranked 45th, and given a C+.

Animal Corpses Found in Freezers

Newsday.com reports animal corpses were found in freezers inside a Jersey City animal shelter operated by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The shelter was closed several months ago.

More Lead Found in Schools

The journal reports on more lead found in 7 schools.

Family Health Fair

JC Register notes St. Aedan's will host a family health fair on June 22 offering free medical checkups.

Lead Found in Schools

A handful of water sources in Jersey City's public schools turned out to contain lead. JC Register posts the letter sent by the board of education.

Medical Center Screwed By Corzine Budget

The Jersey City Medical Center will be shorted almost $42 million under Corzine's proposed budget while Hoboken's University Medical Center will be out $4 million dollars, reports the Journal. The cuts are to be made to state charity care payments, but does not provide a solution to residents without health insurance. Corzine, who keeps an apartment in Hoboken to qualify as a state resident, has a personal fortune worth several hundred million dollars.

Science Center to Host Free Asthma Screening

JC Register points out a free asthma screening will be held at Liberty Science Center on May 17, hosted by the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.