BAYONNE, NJ — New Jersey will receive more than $177 million in federal funding to support revitalization of communities across the state, U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker announced Monday.

Earlier this year Mayor Jimmy Davis asked for a halt on new luxury residential housing to reevaluate the city’s housing needs, an issue that became prominent in the recent mayoral and ...

BAYONNE, NJ - Members of the Bayonne Police and Fire Departments responded, along with crews from McCabe Ambulance and the New Jersey Office of Medical Examiners, to the parking lot behind Don Ahearn Veterans Memorial Stadium Friday morning on a report of a crash.

Upon arrival first responders were confronted with a two car collision and a total of five victims.

Thankfully, this was ...

BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Board of Education has canceled its May 24 caucus workshop and public meetings, but will still hold its closed executive session.

The board has also changed its original workshop & public meeting date of Tuesday, June 28 and will hold these meetings on Monday, June 13 instead.

Closed executive sessions will be used to discuss personnel items included in the ...

BAYONNE, NJ -Mayor Jimmy Davis has gained more than 40 votes since election night, increasing his margin of victory over his two challengers, Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski and Dr. Mitchell Brown.

On Election Night, Davis had a lead of just under 750 votes over his closest opponent. While Davis picked up votes from the remaining vote by mail and provisional ballots, so did ...

BAYONNE, NJ - While Mayor Jimmy Davis declared victory inside a packed room at The Chandelier,  challenger Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski will not concede, claiming the tightly contested election will have to go to a runoff.

As Davis and his slate of candidates celebrated amid a crowd of avid supporters, Nadrowski’s election team went over the numbers downtown, coming to the conclusion that ...

BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (BEOF) announced that the Rapid Re-Housing Rental Assistance Program is available for homeless people and those who are at risk of becoming homeless. 

The program, open to residents of Bayonne and other communities in Hudson County, can help with the security deposit and/or rental subsidy for up to twelve ...

BAYONNE, NJ - Professional genealogist R. Andrew Pierce will be the Bayonne Historical Society’s guest speaker at the Bayonne Public Library’s second floor gallery on Monday, May 23, at 7:00 p.m.  

Pierce will discuss the history of Bayonne’s Brady family, which played a prominent role in business and local government during the 19th and 20th centuries. The ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes (Morahan Center) at RWJBarnabas Health expanded its services to Hudson County at Newport Centre. To mark the grand opening of the new Center, staff recently offered free cardiac and concussion baseline screenings for young athletes.

“The screenings offered through Morahan Center help families take a ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ -  Jersey City Medical Center, a facility of RWJBarnabas Health, attained Magnet recognition again, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice.

The American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program distinguishes health care organizations that meet rigorous standards for nursing excellence. This credential ...

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — There’s still time left to give where you live.

The Hudson County Chamber Foundation’s annual #HudsonGives online fundraiser campaign is off to a strong start, having brought in more than $687,400 since its initial 24-hour push on May 12.

“We’re very pleased with this year’s campaign which concludes at midnight on May 18. We’re ...

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — The Hudson County Chamber Foundation’s annual #HudsonGives 24-hour online fundraising campaign is set to kick off at midnight May 12.

This year, more than 100 charities are registered in the campaign, including arts organizations, animal rescue groups, environmental entities and groups that serve women and children.

According to the foundation, a minimum ...

BAYONNE, NJ – A Bayonne female was taken into custody at approximately 5:00 p.m. on Saturday and now faces charges of Aggravated Assault, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose and four counts of Contempt, Captain Eric Amato announced.

According to a statement, officers responded to the area of 25th Street and JFK Boulevard at approximately 5:00 p.m.on a report of a dispute. Upon ...

BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Police Department will once again participate in the nationwide Click It or Ticket seat belt campaign, which will take place May 23 through June 5, 2022.

The mobilization effort, launched to The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to raise awareness of the dangers of traveling in a vehicle without wearing a ...

BAYONNE, NJ — A 15-year-old boy is facing charges in connection with a bomb threat he emailed to several staff members at Bayonne High School, according to authorities.

Just before 6 p.m. Sunday, the teen sent an email, claiming there would be some type of incident involving a bomb on Tuesday, according to Police Capt. Eric R. Amato.

Detectives immediately launched an investigation ...

TRENTON, NJ  – Hudson County Assemblyman Angela McKnight has joined two of her colleagues to introduce Assembly Resolution 137 in support of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act, signed by President Biden on March 29.

A statement released by McKnight reflected that anti-lynching legislation was first introduced in 1900 by North Carolina Congressman George H. White in ...

BAYONNE, NJ - Tails are wagging at Bay 151.

The luxury rental community on the Bayonne waterfront just boosted its canine cred by officially becoming a “Bark Building,” the first of its kind in Bayonne and anywhere in New Jersey outside of Jersey City. It will now provide a wide variety of dog and cat-focused amenities and services aimed at enhancing the lifestyle of residents and ...

BAYONNE, NJ -- Gabriella Diaz allowed one hit in six innings pitched and Bayonne defeated Union, 3-1, in softball in the Section 2, Group 4 tournament on Saturday.

Diaz struck out seven batters and walked one, allowing no runs. Mia Bermudez drove in two runs with a home run and a triple for Bayonne (23-4), which scored runs in the first, third and fifth innings. 

The Bees will play at ...

BAYONNE, NJ -- Alex Zinkevich-Khrapichez came up with 12 kills, five digs and one block to help the Bayonne boys volleyball team record a 25-17, 25-18 victory over Snyder on Friday.

Alex Casais finished with seven kills, three blocks, 2 digs and a team-leading 15 assists for Bayonne (13-6). Dmitry Raspopin led the Bees in blocks with four and also had three kills and a dig.

Ahmad Zia had ...

BAYONNE, NJ -- Suzelle Roman pitched a one-hitter over five innings and drove in three runs to lead Bayonne to a 13-0 softball victory over Snyder on Wednesday.

Roman struck out seven batters and walked two. At the plate, she was 1-for-3.

Annie O'Neill went 2-for-3 with three runs scored and two RBI and Alyssa Urbanski had a single and two runs batted in for Bayonne (22-4), which is now ...