DeGise quarantined
Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise is now under quarantine after his Chief of Staff Craig Guy tested positive for COVID-19.
DeGise tested negative and awaits additional results.
Guy and the rest of the staff are being tested, quarantining, and working remotely.
Another Hoboken death
A man, 60, died from COVID-19, bringing the city’s total deaths to 33.
“When getting a COVID-19 test after a possible exposure, wait at least five to seven days from the exposure date to get a test,” said Mayor Ravi Bhalla.
To schedule a COVID-19 test, go to https://www.hobokennj.gov/testing
Man charged in alleged ‘ticket switch fraud’
On Dec. 11, law enforcement charged Jersey City resident Jorge Ortega, 41, a New Jersey Parole Officer, with Theft by Deception.
According to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Ortega allegedly changed the labels on higher value items for lower value items at a Target on Tonnelle Ave. in North Bergen.
Ortega is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
North Bergen offers free three-hour parking
North Bergen will offer free three-hour parking at all meters through Jan. 1. Metered enforcement will resume on Jan. 2.
Affordable Art Show
Art House Productions’ “The Very Affordable Art Show” will price works at $250 or less at the Art House Gallery, 262 17th St, Jersey City, and online through February, 2021.
To view online, visit https://www.arthouseproductions.org/collections/very-affordable-art-show.
To schedule a private appointment, email gallery@arthouseproductions.org.
Guttenberg suspends meter parking until 2021
Meter enforcement will be suspended until January 2. Alternate side (sweeper) parking and residential parking enforcement remain in effect.
