TOP LOCAL News
By STEVE LENOX
March 8, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ - An extra hour of daylight starting tomorrow, and throughout the summer, means one less hour of sleep tonight. Before you go to bed, TAPinto Jersey City is reminding readers to set their clocks ahead one hour. Daylight Saving Time (DST) officially starts at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, ...
NEW JERSEY — The average property tax bill in New Jersey surpassed $10,000 for the first time ever in 2024.The data was made public in Governor Phil Murphy’s “Budget in Brief” summary of his $58.1 billion annual spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.New Jerseyans now on average pay ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A Career Services Day will be held tomorrow, Saturday, March 8, at The Bethune Center in Jersey City.The event will provide attendees with insider tips and expert strategies on how to stand out in today’s competitive job market.Services available include resume editing (attendees ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 26-year-old Jersey City man was driving while intoxicated in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 25, 2024, when he struck a cyclist, leaving him with life-threatening injuries, according to charges filed by Hudson County Prosecutor Esther SuarezDinesh Budhram, 26, who was ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Board of Trustees of New Jersey City University (NJCU) voted to pursue a strategic merger with Kean University.The Board’s decision follows a “deliberate and thorough” evaluation of strategic options aimed at ensuring the long-term sustainability of the University’s mission, ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey voters will have extra time to go to the polls before Election Day now that Governor Phil Murphy has signed legislation to extend the in-person early voting period for primary elections. Early in-person voting for non-presidential primary elections has been extended from ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Team Wilderness, a Jersey City-based nonprofit dedicated to bridging the nature gap for youth from marginalized communities, is proud to announce that Cheyne Scott has joined its Board of Trustees."Cheyne’s passion for the outdoors, her dedication to wellness, and her commitment ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Traffic stops can be nerve-wrecking for anyone, but for drivers with autism or a communication disorder, they can lead to dangerous misunderstandings with law enforcement officers. Thanks to the advocacy of Mercer County-based non-profit, Autism New Jersey, and its partnerships ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign sponsored by the National Eating Disorders Association. For 2025, the annual week dedicated to drawing the public’s attention to eating disorders began on Monday, February 24, and concluded on Sunday, March 2. The theme of this ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - 1-year-old American Staffordshire Terrier Nami is Jersey City's pet of the week.Nami is an energetic pup who loves everyone she meets, a description read. She's outgoing, playful, and does well with other dogs.To learn more about gaining a “furever” freidn today through Jersey ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Councilman Yousef Saleh will team up with Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez to run for the 32nd District’s two seats in the New Jersey General Assembly.The pair will run on a ticket led by Mayor Steven Fulop who is running for Governor.Saleh told TAPinto Jersey City that ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Job seekers looking to gain an edge in today’s competitive market are invited to attend Career Services Day on Saturday, March 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at The Bethune Center located at 140 Martin Luther King Dr. in Jersey City. This free event promises a wealth of valuable ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Repair Cafe Garden State is returning to Jersey City on March 9. The organization is offering residents the chance to fix their “beloved but broken” items for free with the help of their repair coaches.Items that can be fixed include: bicycles, clothing, computers and digital ...
BETHESDA, MD - 20 styles of children’s pajamas, including those featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Hello Kitty, and Dalmatian Print are being recalled by the retailer that sold them, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced in a notice.Manufactured in China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam, the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - As the Irish in America prepare to paint the town green for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, another holiday, unique to many taste buds on the Emerald Isle looms…Pancake Tuesday, also known as ‘Shrove Tuesday’ is observed by many Christians as their feast day before a period of ...
WASHINGTON, DC – Board Members of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) made a special visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Ceremony on Feb. 25, laying a wreath to remember and honor those unidentified service members who made the ultimate ...
Leer en españolNEWARK - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Wednesday the “imminent” reopening of the Delaney Hall Facility in Newark, the first new immigration detention facility under the administration of President Donald Trump.Delaney Hall’s reopening comes after ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 4-year-old female chihuahua is the Jersey City pet of the week.A little bit shy, Mocha is very sweet once she warms up to you, and loves her walks.She is also housebroken!To learn more about how yours can be Mocha's furever home click here.
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Shahab Khan will run for the Ward C council seat on Team Ali, a statement announced last week. A resident of Jersey City since 1998, Khan, an IT professional, and public school parent, emphasized the hard work immigrants undergo to raise families and to contribute to the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a record $58.1 billion state budget with more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees, a continued commitment to property-tax relief, and a raft of socially progressive initiatives that may collide with what he called “the noise of chaos and confusion” of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - More than 100 people gathered on the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall to mark the third anniversary of the unprovoked invasion of Ukraine by Russia.Natalia Ioffe, a trustee of the Jersey City Board of Education, a prominent leader in the Ukrainian community, and one of the leaders of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- More than 50% of the luxury rental residences in the second phase of The Hazel in Jersey City’s Bergen-Lafayette have been leased, according to developers Alpine Residential and Fields Grade.The eye-catching six-story building offers 87 oversized studio- to two-bedroom homes and ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler has warned residents about a new scam targeting the community.“Once again, scammers are reportedly using text messages to target people everywhere on their cell phones,” Kemler said on Facebook. “The messages claim the person has unpaid E-ZPass ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A Jersey City man has been sentenced to 18 years in New Jersey State Prison for his role in a fatal stabbing that occurred at a Light Rail station in 2022, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced. Anthony Bell, 40, pleaded guilty to one count of Aggravated Manslaughter ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee has announced its 2025 honorees and is calling on the community for support to ensure another successful celebration. The parade will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, honoring Irish heritage and the legacy of St. Patrick, the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Municipal Council recently named their representatives to serve on the boards of each of the city's Special Improvement Districts (SID) for 2025.According to the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ definition of a SID, the entities are a model for ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - An $8.5 million grant from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) will help pave the way for significant safety improvements to the Garfield Avenue corridor.Garfield Avenue, which runs from Communipaw Avenue to the Bayonne border is narrow and dark in many ...
Looking for something delicious to serve at your next Sunday brunch? Try this Ham and Cheese Quiche recipe submitted recently by a reader. It's super easy to throw together and a meal that's as good straight out of the oven as it is leftover!Ingredients:1 Deep dish pie shell8 eggs1 cup of milk8 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A $465,250 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allow for a three-year air quality monitoring initiative aimed at enhancing environmental health awareness in Jersey City, with a specific focus on the Greenville and Bergen-Lafayette neighborhoods to improve ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Saying that his campaign will focus on issues such as economic development, affordable housing, public safety, and expanding access to healthcare and social services, Reverend Keith Howell-Garvin officially announced his candidacy for the Ward F City Council seat on a ticket led ...