TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
December 16, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City students were recognized as winners of the 36th Annual PATH Holiday Poster Contest during a celebratory event hosted by PATH and Jersey City Public Schools recently.The event featured musical performances by the JC Arts Choir, the Infinity Institute Brass Quartet, and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A bill sponsored by Senator Angela McKnight (D-Hudson) that would expand which health care professionals can approve home instruction for students with medical needs advanced Thursday in the Senate Education Committee.The legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Paul Moriarty ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -The warmth of the holiday season is everywhere you look around Jersey City and plenty of homeowners love showing their spirit with festive decorations that keep spirits bright! From the classy elegance of wreaths adorning windows and doors, to elaborate sparkling garland wrapped ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City firefighters saved multiple family dogs that were trapped by a home at 96 Fremont Street on Friday.According to Jersey City spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, members of the fire department arrived on the scene shortly after noon and were immediately confronted ...
JERSEY CITY — The owners of Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, will be limited in their ability to redevelop land adjacent to the facility following the Jersey City Municipal Council's recent approval of an ordinance amending zoning regulations in the city’s Medical ...
TRENTON, NJ — Restaurants and other places that serve food in New Jersey would be banned from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, under legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Smith (D - District 17) and Raj Mukherji (D - District 32).The bill, S3195, would ...
JERSEY CITY — The intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Baldwin Avenue will now be known as “Richard Boggiano Junction.”The Jersey City Municipal Council acted on the resolution at a recent meeting in honor of Boggiano’s decades-long commitment to Jersey City as a public servant, veteran, and ...
HUDSON COUNTY - Six investigators from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office have been recognized this year for exceptional work, earning awards from law enforcement partners and organizations for their investigative achievements.The awards highlight the HCPO’s efforts to build a safer community ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing the Jersey City Accessibility Advisory Committee. The new body will advise city leaders on issues affecting people with disabilities, raise awareness of accessibility challenges, and promote ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Less than two weeks after the City Council unanimously adopted Jersey City’s first bird-safe building design ordinance, Mayor Steven Fulop has vetoed the measure, citing concerns about increased construction costs. The decision has drawn swift criticism from architects, ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey highway drivers would be required to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Paul Moriarty of Washington Township in Gloucester County and Raj Mukherji of Jersey City.Anyone found violating the law ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey legislators Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-16) and Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-16) have introduced legislation that would establish ranked-choice voting (RCV) for primary and general elections across New Jersey.Danielsen said the proposal comes at a time when New Jersey elections ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Con Vivo Music and Music at St. Paul & Incarnation proudly announce the 3rd Annual Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along, a joyful community music tradition returning this week with two free performances in Jersey City open to the public.This beloved event features one-hour selections ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Once an intern in his Ward E Council Office, Laura Bustamante, now recognized as one of New Jersey’s most influential political operatives, will serve as Chief of Staff for Mayor-elect James Solomon.Solomon made the announcement on Monday, just days after unveiling the leadership ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) is gearing up for their annual Happy Holiday market.“For anyone not yet in the holiday spirit, the HDSID’s market is the perfect place to start,” said Alyssa Dobles, Social Media & Market Manager for the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - You may have seen Tina Solano and Beth Brookes at one of Jersey City’s awesome festivals - whether it’s the Downtown Night Market, the Oddities Market at Harsimus Cemetery, or the Latin Food & Music Fest. These eccentric ladies always have a pop-up spot that’s hard to ...
TRENTON, NJ -July 30 will be recognized as "Clarence ‘Coach C’ Collins Day” in New Jersey, thanks to a legislative resolution sponsored by Senator Angela McKnight (d-Hudson). The bill, SJR-143 was advanced by the Senate Education Committee on December 4. The resolution reads that Clarence ‘Coach C’ ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, together with Liberty Science Center, is seeking more than 150 volunteer judges for the 2026 Hudson County STEM Showcase, the county’s largest and longest-running science fair. Judges are essential in evaluating student ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Construction is nearing completion on The Greyson, a striking 29-story rental building at 25 Cottage Street in Jersey City’s Journal Square neighborhood. Developed by Nasser Freres, with both architecture and interior design by renowned NYC-based Handel Architects, The Greyson ...
TRENTON, NJ — Motorists soon may risk $45 traffic fines – triggered by automated cameras – for parking or idling in bus lanes and bus stops. Penalties outlined in Bill A5612, which passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on Thursday, also would apply to drivers who clog ...
TRENTON, NJ - Former U.S. Senator Robery Menendez has been permanently barred from holding any public office or position of public trust in New Jersey, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced on Friday. Following a nine-week jury ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Making good on his promise to get to work immediately to deliver on his campaign platform, Jersey City Mayor-elect James Solomon on Thursday announced the leadership of his transition team.Solomon, who was elected in Tuesday’s runoff election against former Governor Jim McGreevey ...
TRENTON, NJ - While they haven’t even been sworn into office yet, Assemblymembers-elect Katie Brennan (D-Jersey City) and Ravi Bhalla (D-Hoboken) are already making their voices heard in the halls of the New Jersey Statehouse. On Monday, Bhalla was in Trenton to voice his opposition to S4924, a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - It takes a movement to beat a machine, James Solomon told the massive crowds that gathered at Mana Contemporary after his overwhelming victory on December 2 to become the next mayor of Jersey City.Solomon not only beat former Governor Jim McGreevy handily, but swept in also his ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mangolia Landing is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season as KRE Group presents the Holiday Square Market.Held every Wednesday to Sunday through Dec. 28th, the Holiday Square Market is a New York City-style holiday market with decorations, festive stalls and a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Municipal Council voted down an ordinance this week that would have granted a 30-year tax exemption to the owners of two mixed-use residential buildings at 30 and 40 Newport Parkway. The measure received one vote in favor, six against, and one abstention.The ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Councilman James Solomon is poised to become the next mayor of Jersey City. According to unofficial results, Solomon, who was the top vote getter in the November 4 General Election overwhelmingly defeated former Governor Jim McGreevey.“This is just the beginning, and together, we ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - 8th and 9th graders in Jersey City have until 11:59 p.m. on December 23, 2025, to apply for September 2026 attendance at McNair Academic and Infinity High School.Online applications can be found and completed by clicking here.
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ – A DWI checkpoint will be set up in the area of Paterson Plank Road and Monthain Road in Jersey City on Friday, December 5, Hudson County Sheriff Frank Schillari announced. “The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office is committed to keeping the traveling public safe, which is why the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — A proposal to expand rent control protections to landlords who own multiple small residential buildings was defeated Tuesday night after the Jersey City Council split 3–3–2 on final passage, leaving the measure without the majority needed to be adopted. The ordinance was designed ...