BAYONNE, NJ - More than a week after he was severely injured in an industrial work accident, Second Ward Councilman Sal Gullace continues to receive treatment at University Hospital in Newark.

According to a spokesperson for his employer, Gullace was injured when part of a truck operated by Direct Waste Services struck him, causing the serious, but non-life threatening injury. Gullace, an ...

BAYONNE, NJ - The City of Bayonne took center stage Hudson County’s efforts to get a complete count in Census 2020 this week. A video truck visited the city and was joined by Mayor Jimmy Davis, as well as several local and county census supporters, in hopes of getting a more accurate count in the once a decade effort. 

Earlier this month TAPinto Bayonne reported that the response ...

BAYONNE, NJ - Despite the uncertainty surrounding in-class instruction in September due to COVID-19, city officials apparently are making progress towards the possible purchase of Marist High School and St. Andrews elementary school.

Both Catholic schools closed their doors to students due to dwindling enrollments. With the Bayonne Board of Education looking for additional classroom space ...

BAYONNE, NJ - Parents and students could know as early as Aug. 4 whether the New Jersey Department of Education has approved the district’s plan for all virtual learning in September.

“The plan has been submitted,” Bayonne Public Schools Superintendent John Niesz said. “If that is not approved, we would go to our Hybrid model of alternating days. Our all-in ...

BAYONNE, NJ - Petitions for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in November’s election for Board of Education were due Monday, with nine emerging for three seats.

Current Board President Maria Valado and Vice President Christopher Munoz, both seeking reelection, will be joined by newcomer David Watson, an African American who promised to bring change to the board.

Incumbent ...

BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Department of Public Works continues to work on cleaning up from Isaias Wednesday. Wind more than rain troubled Bayonne as the remnants of a hurricane that passed through New Jersey yesterday.

“We saw a lot of branches falling and some trees,” said Councilman Neil Carroll. “Public works had people out right away to deal with the more serious ...

BAYONNE, NJ - For those who knew Margaret Wilk best, it is often the little things they remember, even though in her life, she was one of the most accomplished people in Bayonne.

Marge, as she was known to her friends, loved knickknacks and her desk in her various jobs usually had an array of small figurines – which she frequently changed to suit upcoming holidays, such as Christmas or ...

SAN ANTONIO, TX -If you recently purchased hand sanitizer from Walmart you should immediately check the brand as it may be part of a nationwide recall for a potentially lethal ingredient.  

The 4e Brands North America recently announced a voluntary recall of 10 bottle sizes of Blumen hand sanitizer due to the potential presence of methanol (wood ...

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 ...

TRENTON, NJ – Small business in Bayonne, Hoboken, and Jersey City are among those eligible to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to assist with lease costs under the Small Business Lease - Emergency Assistance Grant Program (SBL-EAGP) announced by Governor Phil Murphy Thursday. 

The program will assist small business owners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“We are ...

BAYONNE, NJ - A security guard at the Bayonne Medical Center ER had to be treated for his own injuries Friday after a patient allegedly punched him in the face and slashed him across the ear with a small knife.

According to Captain Eric Amato, the incident took place at approximately 10:30 p.m. and began when the suspect, Saladin Blunt, 48, Bayonne, was ordered to leave the Emergency Room ...

BAYONNE and JERSEY CITY, - A 29-year-old Jersey City man led Bayonne police on a high speed chase through parts of both cities Wednesday, eventually leading to his arrest and the recovery of nearly $6,000 in U.S. currency.

According to Capt. Eric Amato, the incident began when members of the Bayonne Police Department observed a black Dodge Durango, later determined to be owned and operated by ...

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.

BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s newest modern luxury living opportunity was on full display July 21 as local elected officials, business leaders, realtors, and more joined developer Dimitris Vattes for a ceremonial, and socially distanced, ribbon cutting.

Located at 477 Broadway, the completion of the eight-story, 72-unit building marked the completion of an incredible transformation of a ...

BAYONNE and JERSEY CITY, NJ—While the coronavirus forced high school senior student athletes nationwide to forego their final spring seasons, Hudson County’s recently graduated baseball players will soon return to the diamond courtesy of a new tournament. 

The Last Dance World Series is an independently organized competition that will feature over 200 teams from across New ...

ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -- The state agency that oversees high school sports, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA), announced its guidelines on Friday to get student athletes back in action for the 2020 fall season. The guidelines also significantly altered the state playoff schedule. 

Under the "Return to Play" guidelines, the start of the season ...