TRENTON, NJ --  New Jersey legislators want to know why some communities in New Jersey are still without power several days after Tropical Storm Isaias barreled through. Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has announced a joint committee hearing of the General Assembly will examine the response of utility companies to widespread power outages throughout the state. 

Over 1.3 million New ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Local and county leaders are slamming a decision by the US Census Bureau, made at the behest of President Donald Trump, to roll back the deadline to be counted in Census 2020 by one month.

The count will now end on September 30 and the bureau will end all surveying efforts, including door-knocking and collecting responses over the phone, online and by mail, Director ...

TRENTON, NJ -- A July decision by the Bayonne Public School District that made them in the first in the state to plan on an entirely virtual start to the new academic year was vindicated Wednesday when Governor Phil Murphy announced that his Administration would give the thumbs up to students learning from home.

"Our commitment to meeting the conditions on the ground with flexibility ...

TRENTON, NJ -- The leaders of the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), the New Jersey Principals and Supervisors Association (NJPSA), and the New Jersey Association of School Administrators are calling on Gov. Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) to direct all public schools to open remotely this fall.

This united front now puts pressure on the governor ...

BAYONNE, NJ - For three of the nine candidates running for Bayonne Board of Education in November the key to improving the education outcomes for local students will be working together, they said, dedicating themselves to improving the education of students, treating teachers with the respect they deserve, while understanding the impact on property taxes.

Running under the banner of ...

NEW YORK, NY - "Tribute in Light", the powerful perennial memorial to those lost in the attacks of September 11, 2001, will not take place this year due to apparent concerns for health amid the COVID-19 crisis.

First presented six months after the attacks, the glowing towers of light have become iconic symbols and solemn reminders—not only of the unspeakable tragedy of that day ...

BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Summer Sounds musical event featuring the Large Flowerheads that was scheduled for tonight at 7:00 p.m. has been postponed, due to expected stormy weather.

The event has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 2, at 7:00 p.m. on the lower level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park.

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BAYONNE, NJ - In a move that some city officials believe will exacerbate the legal wrangling surrounding control of Bayonne Medical Center operations, Hudson Regional Hospital (HRH) announced that it has closed on the purchase of the Bayonne property.

The $76 million purchase comes at a time when Hudson County is moving towards condemning the property in anticipation of a possible use of ...

TRENTON, NJ — Despite almost 7,000 lab-confirmed coronavirus deaths across 679 long-term care facilities, New Jersey health officials and Gov. Phil Murphy believe there’s a way some can soon open their doors to visitors safely. 

Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli signed a directive Monday for “phased in” re-openings at nursing homes across the Garden ...

BAYONNE, NJ - Organizers of the Bridge Arts Festival will know as early as next week whether the annual event – scheduled for September. 12 – will take place in person or be replaced by a virtual festival instead.

“We’re holding out as long as possible that we can proceed with some version,” said Cheryl Mack, the festival’s co-founder.

JERSEY CITY, NJ - Seeking to duplicate or exceed last year’s fundraising total of $200,000, a team of 72 U.S. Navy SEALs, joined by several veterans and military supporters, swam across the Hudson River last week.

Along the route, the SEALs stopped at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island to perform 100 pushups in honor of America's liberties, and 22 pull ups in recognition of 22 ...

BAYONNE, NJ - Application are now being accepted Hudson County's program designed to provide grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The deadline for applications is Friday, August 14. 

Last week Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the City of Bayonne would join the county’s program to better support small businesses requiring assistance through the ...

BAYONNE, NJ - A 21-year-old Jersey City man was arrested Wednesday after he failed to comply with a request from members of the Bayonne Police Department to leave the DiDomenico Park after closing.

According to Captain Eric Amato, officers responded to the area just before 10:00 p.m. on a report of a large crowd gathering on the boat ramp. As officers attempted to move the crowd, a male, later ...

BAYONNE, NJ - A 43-year-old Bayonne man was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest following a confrontation with members of the Bayonne Police Department early Tuesday.

According to Captain Eric Amato, officers responded to the area of 43 W. 47th Street on a report of a dispute. An on-scene investigation revealed that Armine Purcell was allegedly intoxicated and acting ...

JERSEY CITY, NJ -- A 40-year-old Bayonne woman is under arrest after allegedly setting her boyfriend up to be robbed at gunpoint, according to Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari. 

In a statement Schillari reported that Orasha Wilkes has been charged with robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated assault with a weapon, criminal restraint, theft and possession of a firearm. Larry Johnson, ...

NEWARK, NJ - US District Judge Esther Salas released a video message Monday, just two weeks after her son was killed and her husband was shot multiple times during an attack at their North Brusnwick home. While barely holding back tears, she described the days before her son was killed and the moment when she heard the gunshots. 

Her message is that Federal judges need better protection.

NEWARK, NJ – The Bayonne Housing Authority (BHA) will receive $56,167 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as part of a total of more than $18 million secured by Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, the pair announced Monday.

The funding comes in addition to the $46,024 announced in May, comes through the CARES Act, and will be used to ...

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - While a moratorium on evictions remains in place, Hudson County officials are taking another step to protect and support tenants adversely impacted economically by the COVID-19 global health crisis.

According to Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise officials are creating a rental assistance program. In an effort to make it as effective as possible a short survey has been ...

NEW JERSEY — Governor Phil Murphy announced a $25 million grant program aimed at providing COVID-19 relief to New Jersey landlords who have had to reckon with a moratorium on evictions since April.

According to state officials, one of three renters in the Garden State lives in 3 to 10 unit properties, which will specifically be eligible for the Small Landlord Emergency Grant Program ...