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Joint Investigation Leads to Recovery of 100 Stolen Guns

March 25, 2023

TRENTON, NJ – A joint investigation by state, local, and federal law enforcement officials led to the discovery off 100 stolen guns and 200 large ammunition magazines in Hudson County, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Saturday.

In a statement, Platkin described that the recovery of the new 9 mm semi-automatic handguns is one of the largest weapons seizures in ...

Bayonne Faces Lawsuit Over Marist High School Property

BAYONNE, NJ - The City of Bayonne faces a lawsuit after the New Jersey Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) said local officials have failed to turn over documents requested related to the sale of former Marist High School property.

While the OSC hasn’t specified what documents they are seeking, or what they are related to, in order “to protect the confidentiality and integrity of ...

Bayonne City Council Holds the Line: No New Parking Meters, No Pool Admission Increase

BAYONNE, NJ - An effort to install parking meters along 40th Street was struck down by the Bayonne City Council with Council President Gary LaPelusa saying that the revenue they would generate does not justify the inconvenience to those in the area already facing limited parking spaces. 

Several council members noted that the city recently raised rates on meters, suggesting this was more ...

Bayonne City Council to Consider Construction of 26-Story Building

BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne City Council will soon get its turn to review a project that would construct the tallest building in Bayonne after the Planning Board approved a 26-story building on the site of the former Military Ocean Terminal.

While original plans for development of the MOTBY included taller buildings, these were planned for further out, a kind of staggered development, ...

Joint Investigation Leads to Recovery of 100 Stolen Guns

March 25, 2023

TRENTON, NJ – A joint investigation by state, local, and federal law enforcement officials led to the discovery off 100 stolen guns and 200 large ammunition magazines in Hudson County, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Saturday.

In a statement, Platkin described that the recovery of the new 9 mm semi-automatic handguns is one of the largest weapons seizures in ...

Joint Investigation Leads to Recovery of 23 Stolen Vehicles

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – A collaboration between the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), as well as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of New York/Newark, has led to the recovery of a total of 23 stolen vehicles, Sheriff Frank Schillari announced Friday. 

The stolen vehilces, he said in a statement, had an ...

Bayonne City Council Holds the Line: No New Parking Meters, No Pool Admission Increase

March 23, 2023

BAYONNE, NJ - An effort to install parking meters along 40th Street was struck down by the Bayonne City Council with Council President Gary LaPelusa saying that the revenue they would generate does not justify the inconvenience to those in the area already facing limited parking spaces. 

Several council members noted that the city recently raised rates on meters, suggesting this was more ...

Bayonne High School Students Get in Touch with Nature, and History

March 13, 2023

BAYONNE, NJ -  A group of 9th grade scholars from Bayonne High School recently had the chance to get in touch with nature, as well as our nation’s history, with a trip to Jockey Hollow in Morristown.

The hike which traversed trails that follow where members of General George Washington’s Continental Army marched and camped during one the harshest winters of the American ...

Bayonne Man Attempted to Flee Crash by Striking Other Drive, Police Say

March 21, 2023

BAYONNE, NJ - A 25-year-old Bayonne man was arrested Monday afternoon after he reportedly fled from the scene of a traffic accident that he was involved in. The suspect, Andrew Fouad, is said to have also used his vehicle to strike the driver of the other vehicle involved in the initial crash.

According to Captain Eric Amato, the incident took place just after 3:15 p.m. in the area of 24th ...

Bayonne Police Investigate Shooting on Goldsborough Drive, 61-Year-Old Male Victim in Stable Condition

BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne police officers responded to a report of a male who had suffered a gunshot wound in the area of 21 Goldsborough Drive on Friday. At approximately 7:06 p.m., officers arrived on the scene and found a 61-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the leg, Bayonne Police Captain Eric Amato reported.

The victim was immediately transported to a local hospital where ...

Operation K9 Beethoven—Connecting Pets with Vets

March 20, 2023

BAYONNE, NJ - Several years ago, Brian Reyngoudt’s parents were selling their house. His mother was a little stressed, leaving the place she called “home” for the last 40 years. As they were clearing out the place, they came across dog kennels they wanted to donate. That’s where Arpi Kertesz, founder and president of Operation K9 Beethoven, came in. 

Kertesz was ...

Bayonne Basketball Player Patrick Sagna Gets HCIAL Honor

March 14, 2023

BAYONNE, NJ -- Patrick Sagna, a sophomore guard on the Bayonne boys basketball team, has been selected to the Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic League American Division first team.

Sagna averaged 11.5 points and 3.0 assists in helping the Bees achieve a 17-9 record in the just-concluded season. He led Bayonne with 94 free throws and 80-percent shooting from the foul line.

Senior ...

Girls Basketball: Bayonne Edges Cherokee, 40-39, for First Group 4 State Championship

TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Bayonne girls basketball team built a 13-point halftime lead and then held off a furious rally by Cherokee to win, 40-39, for the first NJSIAA Group 4 state championship in school history.

Bayonne, the North 2, Group 4 champion, built a 26-13 lead by halftime. Cherokee rallied, and had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds.

Ailani Dasher sank both free ...

Girls Basketball: Bayonne Beats Union City, 44-41, in Group 4 State Semifinal

BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bayonne girls basketball team will be headed to the state finals following a 44-41 victory over Union City in the NJSIAA Group 4 state semifinals on Wednesday.

The Bees (29-3) will play Cherokee in the Group 4 state championship game Saturday at Toms River North, time to be announced.

The victory Wednesday marked the third meeting between Bayonne and Union City ...

84 Pictures of Bayonne St. Patrick's Day Fun

March 19, 2023

BAYONNE, NJ - Scarves, hats, and gloves were more than a fashing statement on Sunday as a cold wind blew down Broadway as thousands of marchers and onlookers celebrated Bayonne’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. 

Gabrielle Figueroa served as the 2023 Grand Marshal.

The parade stepped off promptly at 1 p.m. at 5th Street and Broadway, marchers making their way north to ...

Some Fun Info. You May Not Know about St. Patrick's Day

NEW JERSEY -- They say that everyone is a little bit Irish on St. Patrick's Day. But, do you know a little or a lot about the holiday that has almost everyone wearing a wee-bit of green and a big smile. 

St. Patrick's Day commemorates the death of the foremost patron saint of Ireland -- St.Patrick - and dates back to the 17th Century marking the arrival of Christianity to ...

Bayonne Going Motown for BEOF

March 22, 2023

BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Equal Opportunity Foundation is hosting a Motown Fundraiser Event at the Chandelier Restaurant on Friday, April 21. The event will run from 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. 

The annual fundraiser will include live music by Doc Watson and The Epic Soul Band, drinks, raffles, 50/50s and more. Not only will the event feature feel-good music, but the mic will get passed ...

Work of Irish Glass Artist Comes Alive in Bayonne

March 13, 2023

BAYONNE, NJ - “You have to see them to believe them,” said Priscilla Ege, parishioner and historian. “Every time you look at them, you find another exquisite detail.” 

The majestic, 40 stained-glass windows were created by Irish artist, Harry Clarke, who is said to be among the greatest glass artists in history. In fact, this is the only church in the United States ...

Rowan Today

RIPPAC gala honors leaders, raises $100K for scholarships, programming

Political and civic leaders joined together for the first-ever gala fundraiser presented by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC). And while the event paid tribute to four distinguished leaders in politics and industry, the biggest winners were Rowan University students.

Altogether, the gala raised more than $100,000 for intern scholarships and civic ...

$60K Grant to Help Reduce Crashes in Hudson County

March 22, 2023

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials have announced the receipt of a $60,000 grant from the Federal Highway Grant for Pedestrian Safety program. The funding will be used to provide an analysis of crashes, identifying four key contributing circumstances that warrant intervention: impaired driving, seat belt use, driver distraction, drugs and speeding.

Grant funding will be utilized ...

Hudson County Receives $1.44 Million for Senior Citizen Health Services

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials have announced the receipt of $1.44 million in grant funds to provide various programs and services to seniors in Hudson County.

The award from the New Jersey Division of Aging Services Fund will help to provide services that include medical care, essential support services and social services programs for senior citizens in Hudson ...

Hudson County Offering COVID Vaccines for Homebound Residents

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Regional Health Commission is offering free in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to those who qualify.

Homebound residents in need of a COVID-19 vaccination should call the HCRHC hotline and leave a meeage with their name, telephone number of town of residence at 201-388-1097 or email them by clicking here.

Sen. Ron Rice, Newark public servant and leading Black statewide voice, dies 

March 17, 2023

NEWARK, NJ - Former state Sen. Ron L. Rice, a leading voice in the Black community and a force in Newark and state politics, has died. He was 77 years old. 

"The things that politics lacks right now nationally and in New Jersey is a standard. There's not many of us that could meet his standard, and that's what made him special," said his son, former Newark West Ward ...

How to Start Working Out: A Guide for Fitness Beginners

So you’re ready to start working out. Congrats! You’ve officially taken the first step to creating a happier and healthier life for yourself. If you’re wondering where to go from here, we’ve listed five of the most frequently asked fitness questions (and their answers) to help you get started.

Do I Need to Work Out Every Day?

If your goal is to lose weight and get ...

Overnight Breakfasts for an Easier Morning

We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Yet, most of us are too rushed in the mornings to cook breakfast - or make what we really want. With these overnight breakfast ideas, you can have a filling and tasty meals ready to go!

Overnight and Slow Cooker Oats

Overnight oats are usually made in mason jars and don’t require any cooking! They sit overnight in a liquid ...

Parents Inc. Launches Text Option for Family Helpline

March 15, 2023

Are you a parent or grandparent feeling overwhelmed? Are you a teenager feeling lost and confused?  Is it tough to pick up the phone and call for help?

Parents Inc. has announced a new texting option for its Family Helpline service
[1-800-843-5437] - making it easier than ever for New Jersey residents to access free and confidential 24/7 live support during their time of need.

The ...

Upcoming Events

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Thu, April 06
09:00 AM — 12:00 PM

St. Peter's University , Jersey City

NJRC Annual Reentry Conference

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Fri, April 21
06:00 PM — 10:00 PM

The Chandelier, Bayonne

Doc Watson & Epic Soul Band Present ...