Jersey City is Example of Gentrification Going on in Communities Nationwide: For many, there’s no better JC mascot than Mayor Jerramiah Healy, a colorful veteran of the region’s rough-and-tumble politics. But relative newcomer and mayoral candidate Steve Fulop embodies the changes happening as the city is becoming more gentrified.

Another Catholic School Closing Doors in June: Our Lady of Mercy Academy will close its doors after this school year due to dwindling enrollment, ending nearly half a century of providing elementary school children with a Catholic education.

Holdco Hospitals Offering Safety Net to Uninsured: While this 23 percent of uninsured in Hudson County may see some relief with expanded Medicaid and other new federal programs, Christ Hospital and two neighboring hospitals owned by the same company are taking matters into their own hands.

Shoot Hoops Not Guns Basketball Tournament Brings Awareness to Gun Issues: Dozens of young hoopsters competed in a basketball tournament aimed at raising awareness about gun violence at New Jersey City University.

Church Holds Candlelight Vigil to Bring Attention to Gun Violence: An anti-gun violence candlelight ceremony was held during “An Evening of Praise,” a benefit gospel concert at New Hope Baptist Church.

NAACP’s Golden Warriors Luncheon: The Jersey City chapter of the NAACP held its first annual Golden Warriors Luncheon on Saturday at Casino in the Park.

Park Has Cleaner Look After Help from Volunteers: Audubon Park has a cleaner look after volunteers did away with the trash that littered the park’s grass, playground, and basketball courts.

JC Woman, Turning 104, Credits Red Wine and Chocolate: Forget what the doctors and experts say, Alice Mospak says. The key to a long life– or at least her long life–is simple red wine and chocolate.

Teen Sentenced for Stealing $400 Air Jordan Sneakers: A Jersey City teenager who stole a pair of $400 Air Jordan sneakers at BB gunpoint was sentenced Friday to three years in prison.

Date Set for Trial of Man Already Convicted of Murder and Robbery: A judge set a July date for the third trial of a 25-year-old man convicted of killing one man and robbing another man five years ago.

Bayonne Police Charge JC Man with Trying to Sell Oxycontin: A JC 42-year-old was charged with drug distribution after Bayonne police found him in possession of oxycontin pills, reports said.

Crime Blotter: A 26-year-old was shot and injured during a foot chase Saturday night, reports said. In an unrelated story, JC police charged a Long Branch man with being involved in two hit-and-run collisions that occurred about 10 minutes apart, reports said.

Today’s Best Bets

Together North Jersey Public Forum: Together North Jersey, the NJTPA, and the City of Jersey City holds a public workshop to gather input that will shape the future of North Jersey.

In Statewide News:

BPU Asks Nonprofits to Help Distribute Grants to Low-Income Utility Customers: The state is asking nonprofit groups to lend a hand distributing grants to low- and moderate-income New Jersey residents to help them pay their gas and electric bills.

In New Jersey, Spared by Sandy but Paying the Price in Taxes: New Jersey home owners already pay the highest taxes in the country. When the value of taxable property drops in one area, the burden often shifts to others to make up the difference.

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