TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
October 24, 2024
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Office On Aging is holding the second of two information sessions on the 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment period for any seniors interested in learning more about the program. The session takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 30th at 10 a.m. in the 4th Street Senior Center, located ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ- Although the area has yet to see its first deep freeze, Hudson County Commissions have allocated $445,698 in Code Blue funding for the operation of a Warming Center on Hackensack Avenue in South Kearny.Almost a decade ago, the commissioners established the warming center to ...
TRENTON, NJ - The State of New Jersey has issued a Drought Watch. Residents and businesses are strongly urged to voluntarily conserve water as persistent dry and warmer-than-average conditions continue to stress the state's water supplies. During the past three months, New Jersey has experienced ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Historic Preservation Commission passed a resolution on Tuesday allowing the city to explore granting historic designation to Saint Andrew’s Church, despite opposition from the Archdiocese of Newark. Around 50 attendees, including former parishioners, City Council members, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Bayonne scored six goals in the first half on its way to an 8-2 girls soccer victory over BelovED Charter on Tuesday.Illiana Sanchez scored two goals and passed for an assist for Bayonne (15-3-1) and Kylie Galano had one goal and two assists.Samara Porch passed for a pair of ...
TRENTON, NJ — The Assembly Education Committee passed a bill on Monday to require most public schools to provide sunscreen or sun-protective clothing for students at school events.“One blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence can more than double a person’s chances of developing melanoma ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Italian Heritage Parade kicked off on 56th Street and Avenue C on Sept. 20, marking the first parade in 15 years honoring the contributions of the Italian American community.Council President Gary La Pelusa, who was named Grand Marshall, led a group of distinguished ...
BAYONNE, NJ — The 2024 Bergen Point Fall Festival, hosted by the City of Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) and local merchants, filled the streets of “God’s Country” on Sept. 19 with festivities, including a Halloween costume contest for dogs.Mayor Jimmy Davis celebrated the annual event, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Division of Recreation will host its annual Halloween Parade and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 26th beginning at 4:00 p.m. The parade will start at the corner of 25th Street and Broadway and will travel from 25th Street to 22nd Street and back. There will be a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Bayonne girls volleyball team defeated McNair Academic on the road, 26-24, 25-16, on Monday.Bayonne has a record of 13-5. McNair dropped to 17-6.Bayonne Sets PlayedKBDASPAcesAnastasia Jones2233041Sophia Diaz2306091Leilani Burgos2000000Lilah Gomez02361463Haley ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Amazon Hub recently donated 85 backpacks and school supplies to Lincoln Community School.This initiative underscores Amazon Hub’s commitment to supporting education and enhancing the learning environment for students in our community, a statement said.“I would like to extend my ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne girls soccer team advanced to the championship game of the Hudson County Tournament with an 8-0 victory over Hoboken on Saturday.The Bees (14-3-1) scored six goals in the first half. Jenna Gaetani finished with three goals and two assists and Iliana Sanchez had one goal ...
BAYONNE, NJ – A group of Bayonne residents voiced their frustration at the Oct. 16 city council meeting over the operations of a recently installed scrap metal facility, European Metal Recycling (EMR), which has caused concern in the largely residential area Second Street and Lexington Avenue.The ...
NEW JERSEY — It’s mating season for white-tailed deer.Known as “the rut,” hormone-happy deer become more unpredictable and more likely to suddenly dart across the road, particularly as daylight dwindles during commuting hours.That means it’s time for Garden State drivers to be extra cautious on our ...
TRENTON, NJ - According to the New Jersey Forest Service, parts of the state are showing peak foliage. The colorful show is happening everywhere in the Garden State with peak foliage occurring across the northern and northwestern borders of the state. Need a destination? Consider High Point State ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Bayonne scored three touchdowns in the first quarter and rolled to a 47-7 football victory over Columbia on Friday night.Chance Fischer rushed for 182 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries for Bayonne (5-2), pacing a 352-yard ground attack. Daryl Smith and Caleb Bazille also ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Bayonne girls tennis team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Hudson County Tournament with a 3-2 victory over Dickinson on Friday.Bayonne (11-7) will play at top-seeded Hoboken in the semifinal round on Tuesday.First Singles Mira Abdelsayed (D) — No Match63 Carol ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A 37-year-old Jersey City woman has been arrested and charged in connection with a hit-and-run that occurred in Bayonne on Sunday, October 13, 2024. As previously reported, the incident left a 34-year-old Bayonne man with life-threatening injuries. The victim remains in critical ...
BAYONNE, NJ—The first annual Bayonne Little League gala, “A night to remember," will be held on November 1st, 2024.Historian Charles “Marty” Reed and former Commissioner Rick Weimmer will be honored at the celebration. The event will be held at the Villa Maria Restaurant, located at 417 Broadway, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A flea market is scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Catholic War Veterans Post 1612, located at 18 W. 23rd Street in Bayonne.Those who wish to sell goods at the market should call 201-779-2030.Catholic War Veterans is a national service organization of ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has announced the formation of the County’s first-ever LGBTQ+ Task Force. The Task Force, Guy said, will advise Hudson County leadership on issues important to Hudson County citizens of the LGBTQ+ community, especially with the aim of ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A pumpkin giveaway, hosted by Councilman Neil Carroll, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Red Gazebo in the First Street Park.Children up to the age of 12 are invited to pick up a pumpkin to decorate at home. The pumpkins will be donated by Hudson DNA and ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne school teachers Dr. Ragland-Brown, Mrs. Bullock, and Ms. Hosmer recently presented at the 34th National Dropout Conference in New Orleans, District officials announced recently. Their presentation highlighted the school's commitment to providing students with the tools and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - When the “gunshot” sounded, “passengers” on the Hoboken-bound train looked startled, as police charged along the platform to apprehend the culprit.The shot was not real gunfire, but simulated as part of a training exercise, and the guns that the police officers carried were not ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Hudson County Community College for a Skills Training Academy for the WorkFirst High-Risk Clients Program, totaling $62,549.16.The targeted group for this program will be welfare-eligible clients who need ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne girls tennis team advanced in the first round of the Hudson County Tournament with a 4-1 victory over North Bergen on Wednesday.Fifth-seeded Bayonne (10-7) will play at fourth-seeded Dickinson in the quarterfinals on Friday.First Singles Laura Galeano (NB)66 Carol ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Board of Education has come to a tentative agreement with its unions regarding the new teacher's contract which will run from 2024 to 2029. According to Gene Woods, of the Bayonne Education Association, the details will be announced after the union ratifies the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne chapter of UNICO National will honor four local people at its awards reception on Saturday, Nov. 23 at the Chandelier Catering Hall at 6:30 p.m. Brian Dellabella, a long-time member, has been named the 2024 Man of the Year.In addition, UNICO will honor Bob DeChiero with ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Living up to his promise to help combat food insecurity, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy hosted a food distribution at the senior building located at 24 E. 21st Street in Bayonne recently. “Food insecurity is unfortunately alive and well in Hudson County and throughout the state,” ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Incumbent trustees Jodi Casais, Melissa Godesky-Rodriguez and Pamela Sclafane are seeking to fend off a challenge by former Trustee Michael Alonso in this years race for three seats on the Bayonne Board of Education.Alonso, who attempted to mount a campaign for mayor in 2022, ...