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Jersey City Council Explores Eminent Domain for Hospital Site
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Jersey City Council initiates eminent domain review for Heights University Hospital site, aiming to reopen or repurpose the facility. The hospitals operator, Hudson Regional Health, reported $104 million in losses since taking over in April, leading to the closure and leaving the city with only one main hospital. Residents and activists expressed concerns about emergency care access, long wait times, and the remaining hospitals flood zone location. The council passed the resolution eight to zero, signaling their commitment to addressing healthcare gaps in the Heights and beyond.
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