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By ABBY THOMAS, NJ STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE
February 1, 2025
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
Now is the time when many of us are busy ordering seeds. We often end up with many seeds, some new ones we needed or wanted and perhaps a few duplicates of those we have left from past seasons. It is easy to overlook some of these as the indoor and outdoor planting season begins.Save money by ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In some ways, Mayor Steven Fulop’s last State of the City address felt like a valedictorian speech, full of tenderness for the people who shared his vision for his 12th year while at the same time delivering an undertone of an uncertain future.“I must admit, tonight is deeply ...
Amid the pomp and circumstance of his final State of the City address, Mayor Steven Fulop touched on a number of highlights from his Administration, later reiterated in a statement from his office.Included in these were:Public Safety: A groundbreaking 75% reduction to achieve the lowest homicides ...
NEW JERSEY – By now, most Americans know that Donald Trump became the second man to serve non-consecutive terms. But how many can name the first man ever to win the presidency back after leaving office? Stephen Grover Cleveland served as the 22nd (1885–1889) and 24th (1893–1897) president. He was ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
BETHESDA, MD - Vornado Air is recalling VH2 Whole Room Heaters due to electric shock and fire hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled heaters were sold exclusively on Amazon.com.According to the recall, the power cord can partially detach from the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Grim, concerned, even outraged expressions on the faces of the political, religious, and community leaders at a press conference held at the Better Life Ministry in Jersey City on Thursday clearly revealed their reaction to the recent arrests and raids on immigrants throughout New ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Katie Brennan officially launched her campaign to represent the 32nd District in the New Jersey General Assembly recently. Brennan will face off against Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and incumbent Assemblywoman Jessica Ramirez for one of the two seats. The full house at Ed & ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center at 140 MLK Drive is hosting a Pre-Valentine Pop-Up event on Saturday, February 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.At the event, the Bethune Center seeks to elevate small businesses by showcasing their unique merchandise while connecting with the community, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 34-year-old Jersey City man has been charged with enticing a minor to engage in criminal sexual conduct, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Ryan Niksa had an initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Leda Dunn Wettre in Newark federal court on January 29, 2025, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A man was found dead in the Hackensack River on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced. According to a statement, shortly before ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The stabbing deaths of a Jersey City woman and two children inside a Jersey City home are being investigated as a case of domestic violence, a spokesperson for the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed.In a social media post on Wednesday, Mayor Steven Fulop confirmed that ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-Registration is now open for the Hockey in New Jersey program organized in partnership with the Jersey City Department of Recreation and Youth Development.The program offers kids ages five to 18 of any skill level to participate and “be part of the fun, learning, and teamwork on the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-Jersey City’s Division of Animal Care and Control and Healthier JC has named ‘Hansel’ as its Pet of the Week.Hansel is a 2-year-old male Jack Russell Terrier mix. According to the City, he is a small pup with big energy and is always ready to play.In addition, Hansel is crate ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The third annual World Cancer Awareness Flag Raising hosted by Glamming The Warrior will take place on Thursday, February 6. The Jersey City non-profit led by founder Rochelle R.E. Magno is known for its work to help boost cancer patients in need.The event is slated to take place ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ - Officers have arrested three Jersey City men and a 16-year-old who attempted to break in to a home on Rhode Street on January 28, likely to steal the homeowner’s luxury vehicle, said Sayreville Police Chief Dan Plumacker. The resident provided officers with detailed descriptions of ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The New Jersey Coalition of Latino Pastors and Ministers will host a press conference on Thursday to shed light on recent immigration enforcement actions in New Jersey, including concerning reports of arrests and detentions carried out by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The search is on for a new full-time Executive Director position to lead and expand the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC), Mayor Steven Fulop and the JCEDC announced recently. The new Executive Director will be tasked with assisting the nonprofit’s mission of ...
NEW JERSEY – Pregnancy is often a time of joy, but for some women, it also brings the challenge of overcoming a substance use disorder. Substance use and substance use disorders during pregnancy are linked to obstetric and neonatal complications, including miscarriage, stillbirth, birth defects, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Free Public Library recently hosted its 3rd annual Lunar New Year Celebration on January 25.The celebration was highlighted by a Lion Dance performance by Fong’s Hung Ga Kung Fu Association, which is a traditional Chinese dance integral to Kung Fu schools.Despite ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- There will be a temporary closure of the Pershing Field Pool starting on February 3.The pool, located at 201 Central Avenue, will be closed for needed maintenance and the installation of overhead lights. It will reopen on March 4. The City thanked residents for their “cooperation ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Registration is now open for Winter Rugby, according to the Jersey City Department of Recreation and Youth Development. The program, hosted at P.S. #16 at 96 Sussex Street, is co-ed and open to ages 7 to 15.One of the fastest-growing sports in the world, the “Play and Learn Rugby” ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor Steven Fulop is set to deliver his 11th, and presumably last, State of the City address on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers.The address is expected to highlight what his office is calling “transformative progress made throughout Jersey City under his ...
WASHINGTON, DC -Edward Martin was appointed and sworn in as Interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia last week.“I want to thank President Donald Trump for trusting me to help him re-establish law and order in Washington, D.C.,” said Martin in a Justice Department release. “It is the honor ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - While the abundance of candidates, elected officials, and Party leaders gave a definite sense of it being a campaign event, for the church members that worship in the pews of Monumental Baptist Church every week this past Sunday's service had a much more important meaning.To be ...