TOP LOCAL News
By DANIEL ISRAEL
January 15, 2025
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City's annual Martin Luther King Oratory Contest in honor of Black History Month will take place on February 3, 4, and 5. The 30th anniversary of the eventThe contest is open to grades three to five and six to eight and will take place over three days at the City Hall ...
TRENTON, NJ - New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy gave his annual State of the State Address on Tuesday afternoon, speaking to several cornerstones of his Administration's work over the past seven years, including housing affordability, public safety, and economic improvement.“Eight years ago, I ran ...
TRENTON, NJ - With Governor Phil Murphy's annual State of the State Address over, legislative leaders gathered and shared statements outlining their views on the speech, and the agenda that was laid out for the final year of the current administration. Republican Senator Leader Anthony Bucco ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - An early morning car crash that sent two men to a local hospital with serious injuries is being investigated by the Hudson County Regional Collision Investigation Unit and the Jersey City Police Department.According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, the crash occurred ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s A Better Life Ministry will hold a special church service to commemorate the life and teaching of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.The event, set to begin at 7:00 p.m. at 129 Linden Avenue, will feature an incredible lineup of guest speakers who will share their insights ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Rep. Rob Menendez (NJ-08) recently announced $25 million in federal grant funding provided to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for the 12th Street Corridor Improvement Project in Jersey City. The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Sudanese American Community of New Jersey will honor the 69th Anniversary of Independence of Sudan with a flag raising in Jersey City on Tuesday.The North African country gained its independence from the United Kingdom and Egypt on January 1, 1956.The event will take place at ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - In 2024, traffic related deaths reached an all-time high. Bicycle riders and pedestrians were particularly vulnerable. Pedestrians are 14 times more likely to be involved in a traffic fatality, and cyclists eight times, than people in motor vehicles, statistics show.On Saturday, ...
NEW YORK, NY — The US Attorney for New York's Southern District wants former Sen. Robert Menendez put behind bars for 15 years when he gets sentenced on Jan. 29th, after being convicted of taking bribes for misuse of his political clout.Menendez, who turned 71 on Jan. 1, 2025, would be 86-years-old ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Two avid hikers and well recognized community leaders have joined the Board of Trustees of Team Wilderness, the Jersey City-based nonprofit dedicated to bridging the nature gap for youth from marginalized communities.According to a statement, Alexandrie Adeyabo and Tom ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ –Jersey City Medical Center recently announced the appointment of Dr. Bruno Molino as Chairman of the Department of Surgery. Dr. Molino has been an integral part of the Medical Center’s team, serving as the Chief of Acute Care Surgery and Director of the state’s regional Level II ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- SMUSH Gallery is soon hosting a Winter Community Brunch Potluck.The gallery at 540 Summit Avenue will host the get-together on Saturday, January 25, at 12 p.m.Attendees are instructed to bring their best brunch dishes, baked goods, and secret family recipes for a “midday soiree of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The cost of riding the PATH train is set to rise this weekend for the first time in a decade. Prices for a single trip on PATH will increase from $2.75 to $3.00 starting Jan. 12. A 10-trip card will increase from $26.00 to $28.50. A 30-day pass will increase from $110.25 to ...
NEW JERSEY – Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion for forced labor, commercial sex, or services. Every year, millions of women and children are trafficked worldwide, including right here in New Jersey. As one of the most densely populated and economically vibrant states, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Mural Arts Program (JCMAP) is looking for new artists to add to its lineup, the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs has announced. Those interested can apply online by clicking here. The deadline to apply is January 31 and the date of notification of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Fire Department battled two blazes early Thursday amid frigid temperatures and gusting winds.According to City Spokesperson Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, the JCFD responded to All American Recycling Corp at 2 Hope Street. Upon arrival, firefighters observed a large ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 47-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a violent home invasion and sexual assault that occurred in Jersey City on January 5, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced. Jermaine Adams faces multiple charges, including first-degree aggravated ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Board of Education Trustee Noemi Velazquez, who was previously ousted as vice president of the board in what some call a political coup led by Trustee DeJohn Morris, got her revenge at the Jan. 7 reorganization meeting when she was named president over Morris by a 5 to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Matt Schneider and Tia Rezabala were sworn in by Council President Joyce Watterman as the newest members of the Jersey City Board of Education, while Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea swore in Natalia Ioffe, who was reelected in the November election.The Clerk to the Board ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office promoted seven members of its investigative staff and swore in a new Detective on Tuesday.Promotions included: Captain Willy Caicedo, Lieutenants Carlos Clavijo, John Kolakowski, and Aedan Stabile, and Sergeants John Mikhail, Ricardo Rodriguez, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Shehnaaz Dance Academy (SDA) is holding an Indian wedding-themed Winter Showcase for 2025.Founded in 2012, SDA is a performing arts and cultural school based out of New York and New Jersey.Its 11th showcase will be in true Baraati style on January 11 at the Frank Conwell Middle ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Pokémon GO Fest is returning in 2025 at three locations across the globe, including Jersey City, U.S.; Osaka, Japan; and Paris, France, according to an announcement made by developer and publisher Niantic, Inc.Pokémon GO Fest is an in-game event for the mobile phone application ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Division of Community Development (DCD) is in the process of crafting its 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and is looking for community feedback on housing and community development needs.The 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan is a 5-year plan that, according to the City, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Repair Cafe Garden State is returning to Jersey City for the first time in 2025 on January 12.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, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-The Jersey City Department of Public Works Division of Recycling is now collecting discarded live Christmas trees.The collections take place every Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., curbside. No artificial trees are collected.The Division of Recycling began on the tree ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund (JCACTF) applications are opening on January 10.To apply, go to jerseycityculture.org.Prior to the application opening, there will be a JCACTF Virtual Committee Meeting on January 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.The meeting will be held via Zoom, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Police Officer Melissa Mendola has been appointed by Mayor Steven Fulop as the new LGBTQ Liaison for the Jersey City Police Department. Prior to the appointment, Mendola has been a dedicated member of the department’s Field Training Unit.In her new role, she will serve as a vital ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Planning Board meeting set for January 7 was cancelled after not enough commissioners showed up.At about 5:45 p.m. Planning Board Chairman Christopher Langston announced that the board didn’t have a quorum and that the meeting had been canceled.According to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A Jersey City teenager has been arrested and charged with Murder in connection to the Friday shooting death of Rahmiere Morris, 20.The teen, who was not identified because of his age, has also been charged with Unlawful Possession of a Weapon and Possession of a Weapon for an ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Café at Journal Squared, Presented by Almost Home, has officially opened its doors in Jersey City, offering a fresh take on the role of a residential lobby. Located in the third and final tower of Journal Squared, a landmark mixed-use development by KRE Group and National Real ...