TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
December 11, 2025
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne Councilman Loyad Booker solicited the support of his colleagues to push back on efforts by the federal government to cut funding for a grant program that helps low-income residents pay their utility bills.The Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP) program, administered ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Mayor Jimmy Davis has made his January 1, 2026 resignation official. Davis, who informed the Bayonne City Council of his intention via letter, is vacating his office to take over as Hudson County Sheriff.With the resignation, the Bayonne City Council has the opportunity to appoint an ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey highway drivers would be required to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Paul Moriarty of Washington Township in Gloucester County and Raj Mukherji of Jersey City.Anyone found violating the law ...
BAYONNE, NJ - With a formal announcement not expected until early January, former Bayonne City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski confirmed that she intends to run for the open Bayonne mayoral seat in 2026.She joins Councilman Loyad Booker in the May 12 contest. Booker, as first reported by ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Parsippany Hills scored twice in the third period to pull away for a 4-2 ice hockey victory over Bayonne on Monday.Parsippany Hills had a 2-0 lead before Bayonne scored the next two goals to tie the game, 2-2. Ryan Villavert scored the Bees' first goal on a power play in the final ...
NEW JERSEY - The Original Quaker Oats Oatmeal Cookie Recipe is a classic that is meant to be shared. The ingredients are found in most pantries, and if they are not a quick trip to the grocery will fill in all the holes.Drop cookies, those made by dropping a spoonfuls of soft, thick, dough onto a ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey legislators Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-16) and Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-16) have introduced legislation that would establish ranked-choice voting (RCV) for primary and general elections across New Jersey.Danielsen said the proposal comes at a time when New Jersey elections ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Special needs children are invited on a bus tour through Bayonne visiting the many, exciting and vibrant holiday decorated houses.Setting out from 16th Street Park at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, the bus tour is expected to last 30-40 minutes. Participants on the "Recreation ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Interfaith Clergy Association will host a holiday concert in City Council Chambers on December 18.The choir, which will go on at 6:00 p.m., is made up of members of various faiths, including sects of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam, and several houses of worship including ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - You may have seen Tina Solano and Beth Brookes at one of Jersey City’s awesome festivals - whether it’s the Downtown Night Market, the Oddities Market at Harsimus Cemetery, or the Latin Food & Music Fest. These eccentric ladies always have a pop-up spot that’s hard to ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne nature lovers are invited to a walk sponsored by the Montclair Bird Club on Sunday, December 7.Those interested in attending should meet at 8:30 am in the parking area at Otaiko Hibachi and Sushi Lounge, 125 Lefante Way in Bayonne near the foot of the Bayonne Golf Club public ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, together with Liberty Science Center, is seeking more than 150 volunteer judges for the 2026 Hudson County STEM Showcase, the county’s largest and longest-running science fair. Judges are essential in evaluating student ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Ryan Villavert scored three goals to lead Bayonne to a 5-3 ice hockey victory over Johnson/Dayton of Union County on Friday night.Alex Fiermonte finished with one goal and three assists, Connor Campbell scored a goal and Chase Harrison contributed three helpers for the Bees (1-1).Joel ...
TRENTON, NJ — Motorists soon may risk $45 traffic fines – triggered by automated cameras – for parking or idling in bus lanes and bus stops. Penalties outlined in Bill A5612, which passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday, also would apply to drivers who clog ...
TRENTON, NJ - Former U.S. Senator Robery Menendez has been permanently barred from holding any public office or position of public trust in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced on Friday. Following a nine-week jury ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The John T. Brennan Fire Museum, expected to open permanently after undergoing significant improvements in past weeks, was decorated for Christmas and opened its doors briefly as part of the uptown tree lighting ceremony last month.The historic building, located on 47th Street near ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne ice hockey team will open its season on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 3 against East Brunswick/Spotswood in Monmouth Junction.Despite the loss of a Division 1 goalie, Sydney Fogu, who, after a remarkable career at Bayonne, is now a member of the Boston University women's ice ...
BAYONNE, NJ - First Ward Councilman Neil Carroll is inviting the community to the Bergen Point Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 13. The annual event at Trinity Parish, located on Broadway at 5th Street, will begin at 5:00 p.m. Bayonne residents are also encouraged to pick up a Bergen Point ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County nonprofits are invited to a workshop to help chart their course for 2026.Set to be held on Thursday, December 4 at the Hank Gallo Community Center, 175 Lincoln Park, Jersey City, the Refresh, Refocus, and Relaunch workshop will focus on several topics including ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne residents and visitors will be able to avail themselves of four-hours of free parking for non-commercial vehicles in Bayonne Parking Utility lots from Monday, December 1, 2025, through Sunday, January 4, 2026. “The goal of the four-hour free parking program in the lots is to ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s celebration of the holiday season will continue on Friday, December 5, with the annual lighting of a Christmas tree at Fitzpatrick Park.The celebration, which will include a musical performance by Ms. Mercun’s Washington School 2nd Grade class as well as a special visit ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ-08) used a recent visit to LifeCap Farms, a leading sustainable mushroom farm in Jersey City, to announce his reintroduction of legislation that will support urban agriculture, increase resources available to urban producers, and expand access to ...
BAYONNE, NJ - With more than 100 spectators and local leaders, as well as performances by the Horace Mann Choir & Wind Ensemble, the Christmas season came to Bayonne’s uptown on Monday.For Council President, Gary LaPelusa, who has organized the Christmas tree lighting since 2016 and paid for ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Members of the Bayonne High School baseball team, along with their head coach Dave Hoffman, BHS principal Keith Makowski, and Midtown Shemin School Vice Principal Anthony Romano once again helped to distribute Thanksgiving meals to local senior citizens this week. The effort is an ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The family of two Bayonne boys who drowned in the Lincoln Community School pool in 2022 have reached a $26 million settlement with the Bayonne Board of Education.The family of brothers Chu Ming Zheng, 19, and Jack Jiang, 16, sued the BOE alleging the pool was understaffed and ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County’s Credible Messenger Program will continue to work to reduce youth violence and incarceration by connecting court-involved youth with mentors who have similar experiences with the support of a $400,000 contract awarded recently by the Hudson County Board of ...
BAYONNE, NJ —The City of Bayonne celebrated Deputy Fire Chief William Bartos earlier this month with a warm send-off honoring more than 40 years of service. Bartos started his career with three years in the Bayonne Police Department before moving to the Fire Department, where he dedicated the rest ...
PATERSON, NJ - A new statewide public input survey is inviting New Jersey residents to share their ideas, concerns, and priorities as Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill prepares to take office.The survey, available through the official transition website, is designed to guide policy recommendations and ...
The holiday season is often portrayed as joyful, but many people experience a noticeable shift in their mood as the celebrations approach. These feelings, commonly called the holiday blues, refer to short-term periods of sadness, stress, or emotional fatigue that can arise during this time of ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County School of Technology recently approved a resolution to allow Explore Middle School to work with Sustainable NJ towards promoting environmental goals.Sustainable Jersey for Schools, under the non-profit organization Sustainable Jersey, is a program launched in ...