TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
January 7, 2025
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Commissioner Anthony Romano, reelected earlier this month to lead the legislative body again in 2025, has one wish for the new year: Unity. “We’re in turbulent political times and we have to make sure that we do everything to make sure the people we serve get what ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Menendez was sworn into the 119th Congress on January 3, beginning his second term representing New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District. He was joined at the ceremony by his wife, children, and extended family.“It is a tremendous honor to serve the Eighth ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $2,752,600 from the State of New Jersey Department of Human Services.The funding will support the County’s Homeless Social Services and Code Blue program’s efforts in Hudson County, including shelter and food, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- At its first meeting of 2025, the Jersey City Municipal Council approved a resolution to receive federal funding for rental assistance.The City Council voted (8-0) to accept an award of $603,339.92 from the U.S. Department of Treasury at its January 2 meeting.The funds are the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Arts Council will soon hold a community meeting to discuss the future of the Jersey City Art and Studio Tour (JCAST).All are encouraged to participate in feedback activities, small group discussions, and interactive brainstorming. The aim is to hear from individual ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Ariel Rivka Dance will host a performance and interactive workshop in Jersey City later this month.The workshop will take place on Thursday, January 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. at VIP Diner in Journal Square at 175 Sip Avenue.The event is free and open to the public.Food will be available ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A Jersey City woman became the victim of a sexual assault in her home on Sunday when a man entered her residence thorugh a window, according to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez.In a statement, Suarez announced the incident took place shortly before 7:00 p.m. at the McAdoo ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City’s Historic Downtown Farmers Market will continue in January.The farmers market will re-open on January 16, with new hours of operation taking place every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Grove Street PATH Plaza.Vendors will include: Stony Hill Farms, Coniglio’s Old ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy will deliver his 2025 State of the State Address in the Assembly Chamber at the New Jersey State House at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2025."Over the past seven years, we have built a state that is stronger, fairer, and more prepared to face the ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A 27-year-old Bayonne woman and a trio of Jersey City teens were arrested by Bayonne Police on Christmas Eve, charged with a number of crimes including Robbery and Riot.According to a statement, on the day of the incident, members of the Bayonne Police Department responded to The Wine ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A 30-year-old Jersey City woman was arrested and charged with Forgery after reportedly trying to cash a fraudulent check at TD Bank in Bayonne.According to the Bayonne Police Department, following the arrest, Desirae Guzman was also found to be in possession of various narcotics ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 20-year-old Jersey City resident is dead after a Friday night shooing in the area of Lembeck Avenue and Old Bergen Road, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez announced.According to Suarez, members of the Jersey City Police Department responded to the scene just before 8:30 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Hudson County residents seeking employment, or a career change, are invited to a job fair hosted by the Jack and Ronnie McGreevey Civic Association.The event, set to be held at 129 Linden Avenue in Jersey City, will take place on Thursday, January 9, and begin at 10:00 ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Despite rumblings of a possible challenge, Hudson County Commissioner Anthony Romano was returned to the top spot on the board for another year. Commissioner Jerry Walker, who was rumored to be eyeing the role of chairman for himself, was elected as vice-chair.Romano took the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The mascot of the Little Free Library- who’s motto is take a book, return a book- in Hamilton Park in Jersey City recently got a makeover.The miniature library, one of many across the City and country, in the park allows the public to drop off or take books for babies and children ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-Jersey City’s Division of Animal Care and Control and Healthier JC has named ‘Autumn’ as its Pet of the Week.Autumn is a 2-year-old female German Shepherd mix. According to the City, she has a quiet and calm personalityIn addition, Autumn is well-behaved on a leash. She is also ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Recently, a Hanukkah Shabbat Celebration and Latke Feast filled Temple Beth-El at 2419 Kennedy Boulevard.Many menorahs brought by families who attended were lit in celebration of the Jewish holiday. After the lighting of candles and ensuing blessings, those in attendance joined ...
NEW JERSEY — 2025 brings good news for hard-working New Jerseyans and business owners.The state’s hourly minimum wage rose to $15.49 as of Wednesday, Jan. 1. It is the first inflation-adjusted increase in five years. Meanwhile, Garden State employers will see lower premiums for workers’ ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - TAPinto is a dynamic network of over 95 online news sites covering 135+ municipalities in New Jersey. With 1.5 million monthly readers and a robust following of 350,000+ on Facebook, TAPinto is your gateway to a thriving local audience in 2025. Our readers are engaged and ...
TRENTON, NJ - Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation on Tuesday to adjust New Jersey’s 2025 Primary election to accommodate a Jewish holiday."The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy and everyone deserves the freedom to have their voice heard at the ballot box,” Murphy, along with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- A Kwanzaa celebration featuring poetry, dance, music, and more, brought the community together.The annual African-American holiday, first celebrated in 1966, runs from December 26 to January 1.The event took place at the Daoud-David Williams Cultural Center at the Miller Branch of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The dogs and cats at the Jersey City Division of Animal Care and Control Shelter got a special donation of treats and cleaning supplies from The Detective Melvin Vincent Santiago Foundation just before Christmas.Cathy McBride established the foundation in honor of her son fallen ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Reverend Bolivar Flores will be inducted into the Key to Life Fellowship of Senior Pastors and Churches, the New Jersey Coalition of Latino Pastors and Ministers has announced.“Reverend Flores has demonstrated an undying commitment to public service and social justice in his role ...
WASHINGTON, DC. - President Joe Biden signed the Cardiomyopathy Health, Education, Awareness, Research, and Training in Schools (HEARTS) Act into law last week. The bill, authored by Congressman Frank Pallone, was inspired by the sudden passing of Kittim Sherrod, a star football player at Edison ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County’s Washington Park, straddling the border of Jersey City and Union City, will get a more than $2 million upgrade thanks to a grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program.The $1.1 million in state funding will be matched ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Councilman, and Mayoral candidate, James Solomon recently announced the addition of community advocate and entrepreneur Lorena Loayza to his slate in the 2025 election. Loayza will seek the Ward B Council seat, an effort to represent the West Side of Jersey City where she went to ...
NEW JERSEY - New Jersey drivers will pay more at the pump on January 1, 2025.According to New Jersey State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio, the increase of 2.6 cents per gallon comes as a result of a 2024 law which gradually raises the State’s Highway Fuel Cap from Fiscal Year 2025 through Fiscal ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Conservatory of Fine Arts (COFA), presented a Multi-cultural Holiday Celebration at Jersey City City Hall recently.The talented musicians took center stage in the Council Chambers in City Hall.The COFA Students ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Ward A Councilwoman Denise Ridley and Hudson County Register Jeffrey Dublin recently held their annual toy drive and distributon ahead of Christmas. Ridley told TAPinto Jersey City that this was the third annual toy drive hosted in conjunction with her office. She underscored the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Department of Public Safety’s Division of Quality of Life reminds tenants and landlords of the local heat ordinance.Heat-of a temperature of no less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit- must be supplied from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Meanwhile, heat- of a temperature no less than 65 ...