TOP LOCAL News
By MELINDA MYERS
June 14, 2025
Adding new life to your landscape can seem overwhelming. Tackling small achievable upgrades in a weekend can get the momentum started and make a big difference in the overall curb appeal.Start with your door. Painting or staining the door can add new life to a tired entrance. Look at your home’s ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Local families are invited to learn more about Bayonne Head Start’s program at the Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation’s Community Outreach Day.The event will take place on Wednesday, June 17 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Head Start Center parking lot, 21 West 8th ...
The North Jersey Chapter of Zero Prostate Cancer will host a run/walk event on Saturday, October 11. The charity event, to raise funds to support those fighting prostate cancer will take place at Liberty State Park.To launch efforts to make the run/walk as successful as possible, there will be a ...
Summer is synonymous with fun outdoor activities like barbeques, lawn games, hikes, and gardening. But it can also mean unwanted pests like mosquitoes and ticks. Employing a few preventative strategies can help minimize the annoyance and reduce the risk of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases.Start by ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The NAACP Bayonne Branch is hosting “Freedom Day” celebrations to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday. The celebration will start with a Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 14, beginning at 11:00 a.m. in G. Thomas DiDomenico 16th Street Park, located at 375-409 Avenue A. The Civil ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne Assemblyman Will Sampson will likely return to the New Jersey Legislature for another term. Though still needing to get enough votes over his Republican opponent in November, his success in Tuesday’s competitive Primary election should give him the chance to retain his seat ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - There is a new sheriff in town – well, almost.Bayonne Mayor James Davis defeated incumbent Sheriff Frank Schillari to become the Democratic nominee for for Hudson County Sheriff in the November General Election.In February Davis made his intentions to run known first through ...
NEW JERSEY — In surprisingly quick order, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill snagged their parties’ nominations to run for New Jersey governor in November. The primary races, with six Democrats and five Republicans, were called by The Associated Press less than 40 minutes after ...
NEW JERSEY - As families gear up for a season of sunshine, travel and outdoor fun, one important item should be on every parent’s summer checklist: making sure your child is up to date on their vaccines. Routine childhood vaccines are a simple, proven way to help keep your child safe. Why Vaccines ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Mayor Jimmy Davis brought his son, Josh, to the polls in Bayonne.For Josh, who just turned 18, this is his first election.Davis is running to become the Democratic nominee for County Sheriff in what many observers see as a very close election.While Davis said he has voted by mail in ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Members of the Bayonne Fire Department were put into action in the early hours of Thursday when they responded to a call reporting a dog in the water off of 16th Street Park.According to Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver, the call came in at 1:20 a.m. and drew a large response from ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Division of Recreation is once again hosting swim lessons at the 16th Street Pool this summer.Available to Bayonne children in first through eighth grade, the 30 minute lessons begin on Monday, June 30 and will run for five weeks.Lessons cost $175 per child, with families ...
BAYONNE, NJ -The Young At Heart Club is hosting a bus trip to Resorts Atlantic City on June 18.The bus will depart from 4th Street and Broadway in Bayonne at 10:00 a.m. The cost of the trip is $45 with attendees receiving back $18 on their casino card. Those interested can contact Carol at ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Law enforcement officials from across New Jersey,and beyond, arrived in Bayonne on Friday to bid farewell to a fallen brother.Hudson County Sheriff’s Officer Justin Rivera, a Bayonne resident, took place on Friday, just a week after his tragic death came from a fall from a ninth-story ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A Bayonne teacher has been selected as a history Teacher of the Year Award nominee, said Amanda Morrison, Director of Communications at National History Day, a nonprofit that works to improve the teaching and learning of history. Mr. Robert Tonnesen from William Shemin Midtown ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Bees girls flag football won a state sectional title against undefeated Hunterdon Central 20-18 on Saturday.They’ll play next against Ridgewood at Kean University, with kickoff at 5:00 p.m. The winners will be crowned as state champion with kickoff at 5:00 p.m.“Girls flag ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has encouraged community members that can to donate to a GoFundMe page set up to support the family of Detective Justin Rivera.Detective Rivera was a member of the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office before losing his life in a fall from a 9th story ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Board of County Commissioners celebrated Pride Month with a flag raising of the Progress Pride flag for National Pride Month at the Brennan Court House on Tuesday. The Progress Pride flag, designed by Daniel Quasar, is a more inclusive ...
NEWARK, NJ — New Jersey households, newly burdened with higher electricity costs, will receive $100 to $250 credits from the state, parceled over six months, to help pay the bills, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday in Newark.Typical households will receive $16.60 per month from July-December.
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Area veterans and their families will have the opportunity to avail of a variety of health screenings and assessments when the Veterans Foundation of America hosts a Veterans Health Fair & Luncheon on Tuesday, June 24. The event, set to be held at the County Prep High School, ...
New Brunswick, N.J.–With so many demands placed on women—whether at home, at work, or in their communities—it’s easy for personal health to take a backseat. Making your health a priority now and focusing on preventive care to lower the risk of certain cancers and other diseases can help ensure a ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The New Jersey Turnpike will host a public hearing on the proposed Turnpike Extension improvement project later this month. The hearing will take place at Woodrow Wilson School #10, 101 W. 56th St.in Bayonne, on Wednesday, June 18.An open house will be held starting at 6:00 p.m. with ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - With the potential dangers of air traffic over parts of Hudson County continuing to mount, County Executive Guy and Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle met with Jeff Hyman, CEO of HHI Heliport in Kearny, to express concerns about increased helicopter activity, specifically over ...
NEW JERSEY — The conversation around supporting employee mental health is growing and, for many companies, workplace wellness programs have evolved from a perk to a priority.“Including well-being programs as part of a company's culture is essential because it demonstrates a commitment to the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Economic Opportunity Foundation (“BEOF”) has been awarded a $5.7 million grant by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The grant will be used to renovate facilities to house the Stepping Stone Academy, which provides Head Start services in Bayonne to ...
BAYONNE, NJ - One of Bayonne’s most beloved local traditions is back on Saturday.The Bayonne Hometown Fair will run from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and take palace from 21st Street to 26th Street along Broadway. The fair will feature food, rides, vendors, and musical entertainment. All bounce ...
NEWARK, NJ - Four pharmacies in Jersey City and Bayonne have agreed to pay substantial fines to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly billing federal health care programs for medications that they never dispensed, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced recently. A ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bayonne scored five runs in the first inning, but Bridgewater-Raritan rallied for a 7-6 softball victory over the Bees in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament on Friday.Fourth-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan (15-6) scored two runs in the bottom of the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne voters will have the chance to cast their ballots for the upcoming election via a voting machine beginning on Tuesday, June 3. Election Day is Tuesday, June 10.According to Bayonne City Clerk Madelene Medina, early voting will be available inside Council Chambers at Bayonne ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Authorities are investigating what appears to be the accidental tragic death of a member of the Hudson County Sheriff's Office on Friday.According to a statement from Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the incident took place shortly before 9:30 a.m. drawing law enforcement ...