TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
October 15, 2024
BAYONNE, NJ - Mary J. Donohue students had an exciting day at the World War I Historical VFW Post 226 Veterans Museum recently. U.S. Army Chemical Corp Veteran Commander Glen J. Flora and Vietnam Marine Combat War Veteran John Scafidi enjoyed speaking with the students while they viewed the many ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Branch of the NAACP will be holding its 97th Annual Freedom Fund awards dinner on Sunday, Oct. 27th at 4 p.m. in the Chandelier Catering Hall.This year's honorees are Council President Gary LaPelusa; Lauren Alexander, from Bayonne High School's arts and music faculty; ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Brandon Drago and Daniel Castro scored three goals each to lead Bayonne to a 10-0 boys soccer victory over Snyder on Monday.Carlos Davila finished with one goal and three assists for the Bees (7-5-1). Brandon Young Freire, Ian Castillo and NIcholas Barresi each scored one goal.Allen ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A 25-year-old Bayonne man is in critical condition following a hit-and-run collision that took place in the early hours of Sunday.According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the crash, which occurred in the area of Route 440 and 22nd Street, took place at approximately 12:20 ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The City of Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) and the Bergen Point merchants will host the 2024 Bergen Point Fall Festival on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The even, set to run from noon until 6:00 p.m., will include free live musical entertainment, free inflatables, balloon ...
BAYONNE, NJ - School kids at Mary J. Donohoe School didn’t have to search far to learn how important fire prevention is. They just had to look across the street where a fire had gutted a house on East 5th Street, and if not for the quick thinking of a girl living next door, people might have ...
BAYONNE, NJ -The Sicilian Citizens Club will name Bayonne Official of Emergency Management Director Edoardo “Junior” Ferrante its 2024 Man of the Year on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Hanover Manor in East Hanover.An Army veteran and graduate of Bayonne High School and New Jersey City University, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - With October being recognized as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, many organizations, such as Autism NJ, are offering reminders on the importance of building workplaces that are accomodating to workers with various needs. Included in this segment of the workforce are ...
BETHESDA, MD - Fisher-Price has recalled more than two million Snuga Infant Swings due to suffocation hazards after five deaths were reported, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it.
Halloween can be a magical time for children. With creative costumes, spooky soundtracks, and dramatic decorations, the annual Fall holiday is a wonderland for many young imaginations. But for those with sensory processing disorder or on the autism spectrum, especially those who experience hyper or ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne girls soccer team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Hudson County Tournament with an 8-0 victory over Harrison on Saturday.Samara Porch and Kylie Galano each scored two goals for Bayonne (12-3-1), which led, 5-0, at halftime.Julieta Hernandez and Jenna Gaetani each ...
BAYONNE, NJ -- Junior halfback Chance Fischer scored three touchdowns to lead Bayonne to its fourth win in a row, a 34-15 football victory over Newark East Side on Friday night.Less than two minutes into the game, Fischer put the Bees on the board wth a 17-yard touchdown run followed by Mike ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The New Jersey Transit Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM), together with state, county and local partners, will conduct a training exercise on Saturday, October 12th at the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) Caven Point Facility in Jersey City beginning at 9 ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Tuesday, October 15, 2024 is the Voter Registration Deadline for the General Election on Tuesday, November 5th. Those eligible can register to vote online by visiting the New Jersey Voter Information Portal. To register as a new voter, submit a name change, update voter ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The Bayonne girls volleyball team recorded its 10th victory of the season, 25-12, 25-12, over Ferris on Wednesday.Bayonne (10-4) has won three of its last four matches.Bayonne Sets PlayedKBDASPAcesLeilani Burgos2005000Anastasia Jones2200051Sophia Diaz2100000Lilah Gomez2313652Haley ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Although the word “legacy” is used to describe the accomplishments of many people, a description of what Patricia McGeehan did in her tenure as teacher, principal, and eventually superintendent cannot be overstated. Dr. Patricia McGeehan, who passed away on Oct. 3, 2024, was an icon ...
BAYONNE, NJ - With the deal nearly complete for the purchase of land for the new Bayonne ferry to New York, the city is moving ahead with plans to extend the existing waterside walkway.The existing walkway along the south side of Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor runs from Route 440 and has long provided ...
TRENTON, NJ – The State of New Jersey is taking a social media giant to court. Citing “deceptive, unconscionable, and abusive business practices that harm the health and safety of New Jersey’s youth,” New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Army National Guard members and equipment are expected to be in Florida by the end of the week to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton.The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday.“Floridians are family, and we know from personal experience ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne Police Department is presenting a sensory-friendly, quiet “Touch-a-Truck” program on Oct. 17th from 5 to 7 p.m. in the lower portion of the 16th Street park.“Bayonne Calming Sirens" is a free event, designed to allow the public to meet their first responders and learn ...
BURLINGTON, VT – A Union County man has been charged with unlawfully transporting citizens of Ireland, who had entered the United States unlawfully, according to the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Vermont.Tyshan Murray, 43, Union, appeared before United States Magistrate Judge Kevin ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – The Bayonne girls volleyball team delivered a 25-9, 25-10 victory over Snyder on Monday.Bayonne improved its record on the season to 9-4.Bayonne Sets PlayedKBDASPAcesLeilani Burgos2001000Anastasia Jones2410021Sophia Diaz2100041Lilah Gomez2104561Haley Dolan2001070Alexis ...
Welcome spring and create continuous color for several months with a collection of spring-flowering bulbs. After planting in the fall, you’ll enjoy an array of flower colors that combine nicely with other spring-flowering trees, shrubs, and flowers. Start the season with early blooming snowdrops.
NEW JERSEY - Common shoulder injuries can disrupt everyday activities, often causing pain and limiting mobility. Amish A. Naik, MD, PhD, an orthopedic surgeon with RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group who specializes in the treatment of the hand and upper extremities, emphasizes the importance of early ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Hudson County Executive Craig Guy proudly inducted 17 accomplished athletes into the Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame during the 26th Annual Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony, including the Hurley Family Foundation for the organization’s commitment ...
CLIFTON, NJ – Chance Fischer rushed for two touchdowns and Nico Sampson Jr. passed for two touchdowns to lead Bayonne to a 27-7 football victory over Clifton on Friday night.Fischer rushed for 167 yards on 18 carries for Bayonne (3-2), which led, 13-7, at halftime.Sampson completed 11 of 16 passes ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne scored all of its goals in the second half and pulled away for a 3-0 girls soccer victory over McNair Academic on Thursday.Julieta Hernandez and Kylie Galano each had one goal and one assist for the Bees (10-2-1). McNair is 5-4-1.Jenna Gaetani had a goal for Bayonne, which ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Silence is not always golden, despite what the old 1960s pop song says, at least where local container ports are concerned.While a tentative agreement to end the labor dispute would be announced hours later, an eerie silence hovered over Global Terminals in Bayonne, on Thursday, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - While a tentative agreement will have dockworkers back on the job, some area residents were taking no chances on Thursday, filling their shopping carts with toilet paper and bottled water.One Bayonne man with a basket filled with a moderate amount of both items told TAPinto Bayonne ...
BAYONNE, NJ – The City of Bayonne will hold a health fair on Wednesday, October 9, from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., in Fitzpatrick Park, which is located on Avenue C, between 26th and 27th Streets. According to an announcement, the fair will offer Bayonne residents the opportunity to receive free ...