TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO BAYONNE STAFF
April 15, 2025
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne spotted Hudson Catholic two runs in the top of the first inning, then scored multiple runs in each of the next four innings on its way to a 14-7 baseball victory on Monday.Steven Kass' grand slam in the third inning gave Bayonne (4-3) a 10-2 lead and the Bees added three more ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Caitlin Gaetani pitched a strong game, but received little run support as Whippany Park handed Bayonne a 3-2 softball defeat on Monday.Gaetani pitched a four-hitter with 10 strikeouts and one walk. Only one of the three runs against her was earned.Grace Marafioti went 2-for-3 ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Although reports claim that efforts to repair and reopen St. Andrew’s Church have been successful, this news may be premature.In a statement issued by Mayor Jimmy Davis, parishioners of St. Andrew’s Church told him that the higher church leadership had ordered the church building to ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne will be well represented at the annual Pulaski Day Parade later this year with Steven Vodarski serving as the local contingent’s grand marshal.Vodarski, a retired police officer, received his sash at the Polish Home earlier this month during the sashing brunch.Olivia Krasucki ...
TRENTON, NJ — People who stopped at the New Jersey Turnpike service area in Woodbridge on Saturday, April 5th, may have been exposed to the highly contagious measles virus, state health officials warn.The NJ Department of Health issued an alert saying a person with the measles virus traveled ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - “Look to the skies,” was the warning of a 1960s science fiction cult classic. But for residents living along the New Jersey side of the Hudson River, more than a handful feared the threat was not from aliens from space, but something much closer to home, and the crash of a ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Two pitchers combined on a four-hitter to lift Bayonne to a 5-0 baseball victory over Bloomfield on Saturday.Starting and winning pitcher Sebastian Garcia allowed two hits in four innings. He struck out six and walked three. Chris Lopez went three innings, struck out seven, walked ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a briefing at City Hall on Friday to update the public on the investigation into the tragic crash of a Bell 206 L-4 helicopter into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon that claimed six lives.NTSB Chairman Jennifer Homendy ...
CAMDEN, NJ – An assemblyman who represents the city of Camden has introduced state legislation to crack down on the processing of dangerous lithium-ion batteries in response to a smoky blaze at a local scrapyard in February that took nine hours to get under control and forced the evacuation of some ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s Division of Recreation will provide transportation for local families to attend the Abilities Expo set to be held at the NJ Convention Center & Expo Center, in Edison, on Sunday, May 4th.According to the City’s website, the Abilities Expo exhibits cutting-edge disability ...
As parents, understanding your child’s development is essential, especially when it comes to recognizing potential differences in communication, behavior, and social interactions. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that presents in various ways, and early detection can ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - A tourist helicopter crashed into the Hudson River at approximately 3:30pm on Thursday, April 10, in the vicinity of River Drive South and Newport Parkway, near the Water's Soul sculpture. All five passengers and their pilot have been confirmed dead. There were bo additional victimes ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Legislation championed by Representative Rob Menendez (NJ-D-08) which would aim to strengthen the cybersecurity of critical telecommunications infrastructure was passed recently by the House Energy and Commerce Committee. “As cyberattacks and threats continue to rise across the ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - The Robbinsville Township Police Department is reminding drivers to stop for school buses when they are picking up or dropping off students. In a video posted on the department’s Facebook page, Traffic Sergeant Jim Moore urged motorists to “exercise heightened caution, ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans soon might have an incentive to forget about their plastic reusable shopping totes, as some lawmakers are pushing for a return to paper bags in grocery stores.The state in 2022 banned paper and single-use plastic bags at large retailers in a step to combat climate ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Students at Bayonne High School had the chance to hear from Holocaust survivor, educator, and New Jersey resident Maud Dahme recently.As reflected in her book, “Chocolate, the Taste of Freedom: The Holocaust Memoir of a Hidden Dutch Child,” Dahme and her sister were separated from ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Edward Luback, III and Edwin Roman, III are the newest Eagles Scouts from the Trinity Church Troop 27. The pair, celebrated at a court of honor ceremony hosted at the Bayonne VFW Post 226, attained the rank after earning more than 21 merit badges each and serving in leadership ...
UNION CITY, NJ – Bayonne pounded out 19 hits and swatted three home runs in a 21-1 softball victory over Union City on Tuesday.Caitlin Gaetani hit for the cycle, going 4-for-5 with three runs batted in; Anastasia Jones had a home run, a single and five runs batted in; and winning pitcher Sophia ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Fire Department made quick work of a Monday blaze in a first floor apartment on Monday.According to Fire Chief Keith Weaver, the call came in at approximately 3:26 p.m. sending firefighters to 1171 JFK Blvd where they found a fire in the bathroom.Residents were briefly ...
TRENTON, NJ - With new regulations regarding the safe use of mulch going into effect at the state level on April 15, some local fire officials have offered tips for homeowners and property managers to remain in compliance while also being fire safe. According to the amendments to the New Jersey ...
BAYONNE, NJ -The Virgin Mary and St. John’s Coptic Orthodox Church will host a special celebration for youth to commemorate the Feast of the Resurrection.The event will take place at the church on Sunday, April 27, beginning at 5:00 p.m. is geared towards Coptic college youth and young adults, and ...
New Brunswick, N.J. – Compared to other types of cancer, testicular cancer is relatively rare. According to the National Cancer Institute, it accounts for less than 1 percent of all male cancers in the U.S. However, it’s the most common cancer among young men, primarily affecting those between the ...
WINSTON SALEM, NC - Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce and Sweet CHAbanero Sweet Sriracha Habanero Sauce have been recalled, announced T.W. Garner Food Company.Texas Pete Habanero Buffalo Sauce is being recalled due to undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 6-5 baseball victory over Ferris on Friday.Christopher Cunningham went 2-for-4 with the game-winning RBI in the seventh after Ferris had taken a 5-4 lead in the top of the sixth inning.Luke Eckert went 2-for-3 a grand ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law legislation (A3540/S2544) on Wednesday establishing civil and criminal penalties for the production and dissemination of deceptive audio or visual media, aka “deepfakes.”Under the provisions of the new law, individuals making or distributing ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 54-year-old Staten Island man was arrested earlier this week by members of the Jersey City Police Department’s Burglary Unit.Jersey City Spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione confirmed to TAPinto that John Hyland is charged with more than 30 burglaries, including seven in ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy led a flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday to mark the beginning of Autism Acceptance Month.“Here in Hudson County, we celebrate our differences as a community – sharing those special parts of us that bring us all closer to one another,” Guy said.
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Police Department is in the midst of a month-long high visibility enforcement effort to reduce distracted driving. The campaign, known as “Put the Phone Away or Pay,” runs through April 30, and, with the assistance of $12,250 in funding from the New Jersey Division of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Mayor Jimmy Davis and the Bayonne City Council are inviting community members and groups to take part in a citywide Earth Day clean-up on Saturday, April 26. The day will provide residents a great opportunity to get outside, clean up, and beautify the city, officials said.Residents, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Bayonne opened its baseball season with a 12-0 victory in five innings over Dickinson.Jadie Estevez scored three runs and drove in two for Bayonne, which scored six runs in the second inning to take an 8-0 lead.Jerome Hayes Jr. doubled and drove in a run. Luke Eckert was 1-for-1 ...