TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO BAYONNE STAFF
May 31, 2026
BAYONNE, NJ - A nearly 30-year-old murder mystery appears to have been solved, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced.According to Mello, Joseph Quiros-Soto, 62, a Georgia resident, has been charged with Murder in connection with a cold-case homicide that occurred in Bayonne in 1989. On ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A $420,00 grant from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority would be used to undertake a Hudson County School Zone Safety Study.According to the application, Hudson County officials are seeking to determine the circulation and safety needs of schools located on ...
BAYONNE, NJ — Bayonne scored two runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to break a tie and held on for a 3-1 victory over Woodbridge in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 baseball tournament on Friday.Chris Lopez pitched six innings for Bayonne (21-8), working out of several ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — A section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display at the Historic William J. Brennan Courthouse throughout June as part of a public exhibition highlighting the impact of HIV/AIDS and honoring those who have died from the disease.The exhibition, titled Showing the Love: ...
BAYONNE, NJ — Mayor-Elect Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski on Thursday announced two key appointments to her transition team as preparations continue for her incoming administration.Named to lead the transition effort are John Minella, who will serve as chairman, and Maria Valado, who was appointed vice ...
BAYONNE, NJ — A New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection hearing on the renewal of the Bayonne Energy Center’s license drew roughly two dozen attendees earlier this week, many of whom arrived apparently expecting discussion about proposed data center development in Bayonne, an issue that ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A Bayonne woman has been arrested and charged as an accomplice in connection to a May 18 double homicide in Jersey City, a statement from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office reflected on Wednesday.The statement announced the arrests of Jahquan Porter, 25, Jersey City, and ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Second-seeded Bayonne advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 baseball tournament with a 5-2 victory over Piscataway on Wednesday.Bayonne (20-8) rallied from a 2-1 deficit after three innings with runs in the fourth and fifth innings and two in the sixth.Jack ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s 2026 Memorial Day Parade, led by Grand Marshal Sergeant Juan E. Garcia, a veteran of the United States Marines, had special meaning this year after DNA evidence found the remains of a veteran who had died in World War II Vito Luceno Jr. a local resident who died in the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - This year’s crash scene behind Bayonne High School took on a modern feel with the simulated incident involving a collision between a car and an e-bike. The now annual event, organized at the behest of Pam O'Donnell, founder of the Catch You Later Foundation, was once again led by ...
BAYONNE, NJ — A section of Avenue E in Bayonne will be closed in both directions for approximately four weeks beginning Tuesday, May 26, as Veolia Water undertakes a major water main upgrade project, city officials announced.According to the Bayonne Office of Emergency Management, the closure will ...
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good flavor and ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Wednesday's 14-2 victory over Hoboken was the 200th in the career of Bayonne head coach Dave Hoffmann.Hoffmann has been involved with the Bayonne baseball program for 30 years. He has been the Bees' head coach for 13 seasons.Bayonne is 19-7 this season. Hoffmann's career record is ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Parking meters across Bayonne are not accepting credit cards until further notice due to a processing issue that requires a software upgrade to the meter system, a notice from Bayonne City Hall said on Wednesday. The statement advised, however, that parking meters remain operational ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne erupted for nine runs in the third inning and went on to a 14-2 baseball victory over Hoboken on Wednesday.Luke Eckert went 2-for-3 with three runs batted in for Bayonne (19-7), which led, 12-2, after its nine-run third inning.Cody Guthrie and Nate Caballero each had two hits ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne rallied from a two-run deficit for a 4-3 softball victory over Somerville on Wednesday.Annalyse Colombani hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning to enable Bayonne (14-10) to erase a 3-1 deficit.Payton Maguire went 2-for-3 with two runs scored for the Bees. Lilah Gomez ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne has once again been named a “Tree City USA” in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit the community, according to an announcement from Mayor Robert Kubert.The designation is made by the Arbor Day Foundation and requires cities to “maintain a tree ...
BAYONNE, NJ - You could smell the cooking food for many blocks before reaching its source on Avenue E, smoke billowing from several food trucks and tents where meat sizzled on the grills.Rain delayed Bayonne’s 7th annual Food Truck festival by a day, but bright sunlight and blue skies more than ...
BAYONNE, NJ - After months of resident’s complaints and safety concerns related to travelling along the shopping district on Goldsboro Drive, permanent upgrades are finally on the way. Temporary measures were installed in November.The City of Bayonne is currently seeking proposals for the ...
BAYONNE, NJ — Concerns over the possibility of future data center development in Bayonne drew a crowd of protesters to City Hall last week with residents and activists urging the City Council to prohibit the facilities citywide.The protest, which began outside City Hall before carrying into the ...
WEST NEW YORK, NJ – St. Peter's Prep scored the tiebreaking run in the top of the seventh inning and held on for a 2-1 baseball victory over Bayonne in the Hudson County Tournament championship game on Saturday at Miller Stadium.David Tallarida's RBI double with none out in the top of the seventh ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City police used “investigative intelligence” in the arrest of a 21-year-old Bayonne man in connection with a shooting incident earlier this month on Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City Police Chief Robert Kearns said in a statement.According to the statement, Jamien Sojos was ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Top-seeded Bayonne advanced in the semifinal round of the Hudson County Tournament with a 7-3 baseball victory over fifth-seeded Union City on Thursday.Jack Kelly pitched a three-hitter for Bayonne (18-6). Kelly struck out six batters and walked none in seven innings. Kelly allowed ...
BAYONNE, NJ — The Bayonne Police Department has arrested a Paterson man in connection with a fraudulent “grandparent scam” that targeted an elderly Bayonne resident, authorities announced.According to police, officers responded to the victim’s home after receiving a report of fraud. During the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Incoming Mayor Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski should have a Bayonne City Council she can work with, Councilman Gary La Pelusa told TAPinto Bayonne.The statement followed his decision not to seek election in what would have been a June runoff against retired Hudson County Sheriff’s Office Det.
Add color and seasonal interest throughout the landscape with container gardens. Set them in garden beds to add vertical interest, place pots of edible plants on a patio, deck or balcony for convenient picking and include pollinator-friendly plants in containers to attract and support ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Elected officials, first responders, and community leaders from Hudson County and beyond came together Tuesday to honor the late Congressman Bill Pascrell’s dedication to public service and advocacy for police, firefighters, and emergency services with a lasting tribute.Hudson ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski defied the odds on Tuesday, vanquishing her opponents, Councilman Loyad Booker and Board of Education President Mary Jane Demond, without the need for a costly, divisive, and time-consuming June runoff.With election results yet to be certified, when she takes ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company was recently passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Hudson County Tournament with a 12-1 baseball victory over Ferris on Tuesday.Chris Cunningham hit a home run and scored three runs for Bayonne (17-6), which scored five runs in the fifth inning to take an 8-1 lead. Cunningham was ...