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By NICOLE ZANCHELLI
January 24, 2025
NEWARK - Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka said a U.S. military veteran was among undocumented residents as well as U.S. citizens who were detained during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raid on Thursday at a Newark business. ICE agents conducted the raid without producing a warrant, ...
NEW JERSEY–Pregnancy is an incredible journey filled with excitement, anticipation, and a whirlwind of changes. From the moment you discover you're expecting to the day you hold your baby for the first time, each step is vital for both you and your little one. Understanding the key stages of ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Janaya Meyers scored 18 points to lead Bayonne to a 65-31 boys basketball victory over Snyder on Thursday.Giselle Davis finished with 12 points, seven rebounds and five assists for Bayonne (13-4), which outscored Snyder, 18-7, in the second quarter to take a 31-13 lead.Emily ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has named the 17 initial members of the newly formed Hudson County LGBTQ+ Advisory Task Force. Announced in October, the Task Force, which will meet quarterly, will be charged with advising Hudson County leadership on efforts to make Hudson ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Fire Department recently celebrated the promotion of six new battalion chiefs and eleven new captains. The promotions took place to refill the ranks following recent retirements in the department, a statement said.The new battalion chiefs are Christopher Czuba, Theodore ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Dave Kobryn scored 17 points and handed out three assists to lead Bayonne to a 58-42 boys basketball victory over North Bergen on Tuesday.Christian Hampton collected 11 points, five assists and five rebounds for Bayonne (7-5), which outscored North Bergen, 24-11, to take a 37-27 ...
NEW JERSEY – In today’s digital age, social media and online platforms are integral to our children’s lives. However, they also present risks, including exposure to human traffickers who exploit these platforms to lure and manipulate vulnerable users. Suzanne Spernal, DNP, APN-BC, senior vice ...
PATERSON, NJ – Three players scored in double digits as the Bayonne girls basketball team defeated University of Newark, 38-32, in the Jarel Lowery Showcase at Paterson Eastside High School.McKenzie Neal, an Austin Peay commit, collected 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals; and ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis paid tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in an online posting on Monday, saying that the holiday set aside to remember him should remind people of King's life mission of equality for all Americans.In support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, King fought ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Registration for the 10th season of the Bayonne Division of Recreation’s special needs baseball league is now open. The “Buddy Baseball League” is a program for developmentally and physically challenged youth and adults, ages 4 to adult, helping them to enjoy the full benefits of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Bayonne broke the game open with a big third quarter on its way to a 67-41 boys basketball victory over McNair Academic in the MLK Showcase on Monday at County Prep.Christian Hampton scored 18 points for Bayonne (6-5), which outscored McNair, 28-11, in the third quarter to open a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A packed congregation brought praise and worship to life Wednesday night as A Better Life Ministry hosted a special church service to remember, celebrate, and, most importantly, renew, the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Reverend Daryl M Griffin, Sr. of Monumental Baptist ...
NEW JERSEY - Nearly 14,000 U.S. women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually, costing an estimated 4,360 women their lives. January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which puts new emphasis on the need for regular screening and vaccination to reduce these numbers.While cervical cancer can ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Jersey City resident Matthew Brewer, 36, was arrested on January 14, 2025, following an attempted robbery aboard an NJ Transit bus, Bayonne Police Chief Robert Geisler announced. Police say the incident began just after 11:15 p.m. when Brewer initially asked the victim for money, and ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame. Founded in 1991, the Hall of Fame enshrines those Hudson County men and women who have dedicated countless hours to perfecting their skills and have been sent to compete at the highest ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A 37-year-old Jersey City man was arrested earlier this month following a burglary in progress at Tiger’s Deli, located at 1225 Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne, Bayonne Police Chief Robert Geisler announced. According to a statement, Bayonne Police Officers responded to the scene at ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State’s cannabis industry has become a billion-dollar-a-year business, according to the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC), saying it has generated over $2 billion in revenue since its April 2022 inception.State officials announced that New Jersey’s legal marijuana ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Public Library will continue holding Kid’s Bingo nights each month through 2025. The fun, for children ages 8-15, will take place in the Children’s Room on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.Participants will have the opportunity to win small prizes. Advance ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A man and woman were arrested by members of the Bayonne Police Department on January 14 after they reportedly attempted to make transactions at TD Bank with fraudulent documents, Bayonne Police Chief Robert Geisler announced. At approximately 11:46 a.m. on the day of the incident, ...
Holidays are filled with lots of food, presents, and busy schedules. A walk in nature is a great way to burn calories, combat stress, and improve your health and well-being.Getting everyone excited about going outside and moving can be a challenge. Adding some activities to the walk is a way to ...
BETHESDA, MD - Wemfg Children's Multi-purpose bike helmets have been recalled due to risk of head injury, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced in a notice. The recalled product was sold exclusively online on Amazon.com from April 2024 through July 2024 for between $26 and ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne veterans community, and others, came together last month, to honor local residents who did not return home from the Vietnam War. ceremony held at the Vietnam Memorial in Dennis Collins Park.More Bayonne residents served per capita than any other city in the nation, and ...
CAMDEN – If you're illegally dumping on the streets of Camden, you may hear a voice from above warning you to stop.The admonition won't come from the heavens, but from high on a light pole as part of the city's participation in a New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection program that arms ...
NEW JERSEY – The amount of acute respiratory illness causing people to seek healthcare across the country is at a high level. COVID-19 activity has increased in most areas and seasonal influenza activity remains elevated across the nation. RSV activity is very high in many areas, particularly in ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne police arrested 32-year-old Bayonne resident Pierre Arteaga following an incident that began as a routine traffic stop and escalated into a high-speed chase and the assault of a police officer, Bayonne Police Chief Robert Geisler announced. According to a statement, the ...
BAYONNE, NJ – In a game that was close throughout, Hoboken came through with a 65-63 boys basketball victory over Bayonne on Thursday night.Jake Ellis scored 22 points to lead four scorers in double figures for Hoboken (8-4) and handed out three assists.Noah Shaw of Bayonne (4-5) led all scorers ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne girls basketball team shut Memorial of West New York out in the third quarter en route to a 54-13 victory on Tuesday.Giselle Davis collected 16 points and 12 rebounds for Bayonne (10-3), which led, 30-7, at halftime before outscoring Memorial, 16-0, in the third ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A Jersey City resident was arrested in the early hours of January 14, following an incident at Bayonne Medical Center involving the assault of medical staff, Bayonne Police Chief Robert Geisler announced. According to a statement, officers responded to the hospital at approximately ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Police Department recently arrested Josh Liggins, 45, Newark, in connection with a theft and attempted assault at Broadway Diner, Bayonne Police Chief Robert Geisler announced. According to a statement, on January 4, at approximately 10:21 a.m., patrol officers responded ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his annual State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon, speaking to several cornerstones of his Administration's work over the past seven years, including housing affordability, public safety, and economic improvement.“Eight years ago, I ran ...