Man charged in Hoboken homicide
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit charged Tahjae McDougald, of Willingboro, 22, with the murder of Marquise Davis, 26, who was found in a Hoboken apartment on Aug.7.
Police arrested him on Aug. 20, at the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office when he turned himself in with his attorney.
The murder and weapons charges are merely accusations. McDougald is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Jersey City priest arrestedÂ
On Aug. 14, members of the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit arrested Donato Cabardo, 56, of Jersey City in connection with alleged sexual crimes that occurred in the rectory at St. Paul of the Cross Church in Jersey City where Cabardo is a diocesan priest.
Cabardo has been charged with Criminal Sexual Contact and Harassment for allegedly touching the breast and buttocks of an adult for the purpose of sexually arousing or sexually gratifying himself, and other sexual contact.
Anyone with information should call the Prosecutor’s Office at 201-915-1234 or leave an anonymous tip at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/tips/
All information is confidential.
Cabardo is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
New hours in North Bergen libraries
The main library, Kennedy Branch, and Guttenberg Resource Center will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For additional information see the reopening policy.
The main library is at 8411 Bergenline Ave.; The Kennedy Branch is at 2123 at Kennedy Blvd.; and the Guttenberg Resource Center is in the lower level of the Galaxy Towers Mall, 7002 Blvd. East.
Jersey City mayor honoredÂ
The North Jersey Jewish Business Alliance presented Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop with the Excellence in Leadership Award on Aug. 19.
The award commends him for calling the December 10th shooting a hate crime, and responding adeptly to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Register for North Bergen parking permits   Â
In-person assistance will be offered at 4225 Bergen Turnpike on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hours for seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
For additional information or to register online, visit www.nbpaonline.org.
 Win a $100 gift card!
The Hudson County Ferry Service Expansion Study is hosting a photo contest. Send in your photos of ferries or the Hudson County waterfront and win a $100 gift card to the local restaurant of your choice.
Your photo will be featured in the study, and on the website:Â www.hudcoferrystudy.com.
Email submissions to hudsoncountyferry@gmail.com.
Loan Forgiveness guidance available
The Small Business Administration is providing guidance for borrower and lender questions concerning the forgiveness of the Paycheck Protection Program loans under the CARES Act.
The SBA website offers a FAQ document.
Help with business questions
The state has launched a Business.NJ.gov website, a one-stop shop for information on doing business in New Jersey, including Starter Kits,   FAQs, and resources.
PSE&G to reimburse customersÂ
PSE&G will reimburse residential customers up to $250, and commercial customers up to $5,000 for food spoilage if their service was interrupted for 72 hours or longer between Aug. 4 and 12 because of Tropical Storm Isaias.
For information or to apply, visit www.pseg.com/claims.
Customers have until Sept. 16 to file claims, which cannot be processed by phone.
