TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
June 3, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A weekend fire that displaced 12 Jersey City residents may have been triggered by an exploding e-bike charger and battery, according to city spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione.At approximately 7:37 p.m. on Sunday the Jersey City Fire Department responded to a call at 366 ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - With the potential dangers of air traffic over parts of Hudson County continuing to mount, County Executive Guy and Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle met with Jeff Hyman, CEO of HHI Heliport in Kearny, to express concerns about increased helicopter activity, specifically over ...
NEW JERSEY — The conversation around supporting employee mental health is growing and, for many companies, workplace wellness programs have evolved from a perk to a priority.“Including well-being programs as part of a company's culture is essential because it demonstrates a commitment to the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 12-year-old boy escaped serious injury when he was grazed by a bullet shot from a gun handled by an 8-year-old family member, a Jersey City spokesperson confirmed.According to reports, the younger child retrieved the weapon from inside the apartment and discharged it, striking ...
NEWARK, NJ - Four pharmacies in Jersey City and Bayonne have agreed to pay substantial fines to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly billing federal health care programs for medications that they never dispensed, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba announced recently. A ...
JERSEY CITY,NJ - A recent rescue showed off the life-saving skills of Jersey City’s first responders.According to reports, members of the Jersey City Police Department responded initially to the Pulaski Skyway in the early hours of Sunday,May 18 on a report of a male standing between the bottom of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Giant inflated rats decorated the two entrances to the United States Postal Service site in Jersey City recently, indicating work being done is being performed by non-union labor.Rep. Rob Menendez joined the picketing union workers, whom he said deserve fairness, transparency and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City voters will have the chance to cast their ballots for the upcoming election via a voting machine beginning on Tuesday, June 3. Election Day is Tuesday, June 10.Early voting will be available from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. from June 3 through Saturday, June 7. On ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Authorities are investigating what appears to be the accidental tragic death of a member of the Hudson County Sheriff's Office on Friday.According to a statement from Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the incident took place shortly before 9:30 a.m. drawing law enforcement ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County’s first-ever Affordable Housing Task Force affirmed County Executive Craig Guy’s agenda to address the affordable housing crisis through a letter advising the use of county-owned land to construct affordable housing for residents, a statement announced earlier this ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect wanted in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in Jersey City on Saturday, May 3, 2025. According to a statement by Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Gerard ...
JERSEY CITY - Panepinto Properties, a fixture in Jersey City real estate for nearly 50 years, announced today that its latest residential development in Journal Square has officially topped out at 577 feet and 54 stories. The topping-out marks the completion of the tower’s vertical construction and ...
JERSEY CiTY, NJ - Bike JC, Jersey City’s leading bike-safety advocacy group, will host the 2025 Jersey City Bike Ward Tour on June 1.The tour, which has in the past drawn as many as 3,000 riders, will traverse all six wards on the 16-mile journey starting and ending at the east end of Montgomery ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A Jersey City nonprofit organization, Glamming the Warrior, is partnering with the Jersey City National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to host a prostate and colon cancer screening event on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Lincoln Park.Glamming the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Flow Initiative is highlighting World Menstrual Hygiene Day and Menstrual Equity Day in New Jersey by hosting a free program Tuesday evening for local families on the topic of their child’s first period, and by conducting a survey to collect the lived experiences of local ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City will celebrate its cultural diversity with the 9th Annual Taste of Culture on May 29.The event, which will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. is hosted by the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, and will feature flavors, dance, and music from many countries ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Municipal Council recently paid tribute to Julio Suarez Sr. who devoted his life to uplifting young people through sports, mentorship, and unwavering community service. Suarez passed way on March 19 at the age of 73.Suarez, a resolution said, gave over 50 years of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Board of Education has extended an invitation to all parents and caregivers to attend an in-person Student-Focused Community Outreach Meeting to discuss important topics that support students and their families. The event is set to be held on Tuesday, June 3 at the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - While they may have to do some extra walking to find the sweet treat, children enjoying some time outdoors at Hamilton Park will not miss out on ice cream this summer.Officials described that, based on existing rules, only one vendor, based on a permit valid from May 1 through ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Francesca Mani, a Westfield teen who has been advocating for stronger laws surrounding AI, was with President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump when the President signed into law the “Take it Down” bill on Monday.The new law bans nonconsensual online publication of sexually ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a sweeping lawsuit on Thursday against the cities of Paterson, Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newark, alleging that their sanctuary-style immigration policies obstruct federal law enforcement and violate the U.S. Constitution.“The United ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Citing unresolved issues such as increased homelessness and petty crime along the three-block Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza, the Jersey City Council put off a measure that would permanently close the Barrow Street access and install a children’s playground.When Newark Avenue was ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Although some uncertainty remains over how effective the new legislation will be in curbing rent abuses, Jersey City became the first city in the nation to ban algorithmic rent pricing this week.The legislation, sponsored by Councilman James Solomon, directly targets corporate ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Volunteers are being sought for the annual Pride Crosswalk Community Painting.Hosted by the LGBTQ+ Task Force, the event will take place on Wednesday June 5th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. A rain date of Thursday, June 6th has also been set.The Pride Crosswalk is located in front ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — In a powerful tribute to service and commitment, Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, honored 230 employees and four retirees at its annual Outstanding Service award Program on May 12. Held at Maritime Parc on the Hudson River waterfront, the event ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - A Jersey City man was struck and killed early Wednesday morning while attempting to repair his disabled tractor-trailer on the Edison Bridge, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Sayreville Police Department Chief Daniel Plumacker announced.According to a statement, ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Democratic Committee and the Jersey City Democratic Committee hosted a joint debate for candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in New Jersey’s 32nd Legislative District on Tuesday evening.The debate, moderated by Steve Lenox, publisher of TAPinto Hoboken and Jersey ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Representatives of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) paid a visit to Cinelease film studios in Jersey City recently as part of a new college program that offers New Jersey Film Academy Industry credentials.An old adage claims that people should not see how laws or sausages ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Newark-Jersey City Turnpike between Kearny and Jersey City will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. During this time, motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and should expect detours in the area until approximately midnight on ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Dignitaries from across Hudson County gathered at the side of the Passaic River in Kearny on Monday, not merely to celebrate the successful opening of a boat ramp that will benefit the nearly 100 year old school boating program, but also to mark the 20th anniversary of the ...