TOP LOCAL News
By DANIEL ISRAEL
December 27, 2024
JERSEY CITY, NJ-Jersey City’s Division of Animal Care and Control and Healthier JC has named ‘Rocky’ as its Pet of the Week.Rocky is a 2-year-old American Pitbull Terrier mix. According to the City, he is medium energy and enjoys playing as much as napping.In addition, Rocky is housebroken and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Department of Senior Affairs recently held a community holiday party at the Joseph Connors Senior Center at 394 Central Avenue in the Heights. At the party, the seniors were served a healthy lunch, danced to a DJ, and got a visit from Santa. In addition, Ward D ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Police Department teamed up with the Jersey City Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management for a toy distribution over the weekend ahead of Christmas.The event delivered Christmas gifts and joy to hundreds of children who attended the toy giveaway at Public ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ- 481 students at Hudson County Community College (HCCC) got to celebrate the holidays early this year.On December 12 and 13, HCCC hosted the College’s December Graduate Reception on December 12 and December 13, in the Scott Ring Room of HCCC’s Culinary Arts Center, where ...
As the holiday season blankets us with its magic, we at TAPinto want to extend our warmest wishes to our readers, neighbors, and the entire community. Christmas is a time for reflection, joy, and togetherness—a moment to cherish family, friends, and the traditions that make this season so ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $335,000 in spending for home health care services across Hudson County. The program will provide home health care services, including basic personal care, hygiene, grooming services, meal preparation, laundering, ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A 57-year-old Jersey City man was arrested on December 15, accused of shoplifting after he reportedly left Shop Rite on Avenue C with $423.03 worth of grocery items that he did not pay for. Scott Haley was charged with shoplifting and released on a summons. All of the items were ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - “Inclusive, rejuvenating and energizing,” are three words Ria Chauhan would use to describe Strength for Seniors, a group of movement-focused Jersey City students from McNair Academic High School who believe that every senior deserves to live with dignity and respect.Chauhan, ...
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Rob Menendez (D-NJ-8) secured key wins as the House passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (“WRDA”), a statement from his office said recently.“Building resilient water infrastructure is vital not just to our safety and wellbeing, but to the future of our ...
NEW JERSEY - Grab your shamosh and light your menorah Wednesday as Hanukkah begins an eight-night celebration of the victory of light over darkness. Open the cabinets and pull out the good china and all those special plates that will be piled high with traditional foods of this happy week (plus an ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – From Rutgers to the Rockettes – you could say it has been a spectacular journey for identical twins Caitlin and Courtney Sullivan, a pair of 2020 Rutgers graduates.For Caitlin and Courtney, 25, who go to New York each holiday season to catch the famous Christmas Spectacular at ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The South Hudson Civic Association (SHCA) celebrated the 40th anniversary of their holiday toy drive last week. Held at the Moose Lodge on West Side Avenue, the event brought together members of the community, dedicated volunteers, and local organizations to spread holiday cheer ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 33-year-old Jersey City man has been charged in connection with his role in the shooting of rival gang members, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced last week.Micah Reid, aka “Nips”, is charged with one count of violent crime in aid of racketeering activity and one count ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $916,669 in grants for Children and Youth Mental Health and Enrichment Program providers for one year.The funds, secured by the county through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 will be utilized for the benefit of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Department of Recreation and Youth Development, in conjunction with Cultur’d, presents Empower(HER).The eight-week program aims to empower girls between the ages of six and 14 and equip them with valuable life skills through a mix of interactive activities, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Phillipsburg Elementary School (PES) held a heartwarming holiday reunion as United States Marine Nasali Cabrera returned home to surprise her younger sister, third-grader Chrisali Colon on Friday. The heartwarming moment, coordinated by Chrisali’s mother, Lisana Cabrera, along ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Police Department South District is hosting its annual toy giveaway on Monday, December 23 from 10 a.m. until supplies last at 2 Jackson Square (356 MLK Drive).A child must be present to receive a free toy; registration is not required.For more information, contact ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Alternate side parking and street sweeping rules in Jersey City are suspended as of December 20, for the holidays.The suspension will last until January 4, 2025, and enforcement will resume on January 6, according to the City.Garbage and recycling will be picked up as normal. For ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Fire Department has issued more fire safety tips for residents to follow this winter.The JCFD is advising residents to ensure their smoke alarm is working. According to the JCFD, an operable smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a fire nearly in half.Working ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Police Department’s West District will soon host another Captain’s Meeting to talk about any concerns or issues within the community. The Captain’s Meeting will take place on December 23 at 6 p.m. in the Public Safety Building at 356 MLK Drive, with parking ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-Jersey City’s Division of Animal Care and Control and Healthier JC has named ‘King Arthur’ as its Pet of the Week.King Arthur is an 8-year-old American Bulldog mix. According to the City, he is a sweet senior who is perfect for a calm, quiet home.In addition, King Arthur is ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has placed a temporary ban on drone flights over a number of New Jersey towns, including Jersey City.The ban, the FAA said, is in place until January 17, 2025, and is being implemented for “special security reasons.”While federal and state ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Planning Board has approved extensions on two projects planned in the City.The first extension was given to a project at 5 2nd Street, also known as 242 Hudson Street, located in Ward E. The applicant, Plaza VIII and IX Associates, LLC- a subsidiary of Mack-Cali’s ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ-Jersey City is accepting additional grant funding from Hudson County for a senior meal program.After the Hudson County Board of Commissioners approved reallocated funding under the 2024 Peer Grouping Program, there will be an additional $15,000 going to Jersey City.In November 2023, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Registration is in full swing for Jersey City’s winter programming, the Department of Recreation and Youth Development has reminded residents.The recreation programs are for residents only, organized for ages four to 24.According to the City, there is age appropriate instruction ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Again this year, Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, held its Employee Longevity Dinner amid the stunning views of Jersey City's Maritime Parc. The event celebrated more than 200 employees who reached significant service milestones, ranging from five years ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Ward E council candidate Eleana Little has joined the ticket headed by Councilman James Solomon. Little announced last month that she intended to seek the seat that Solomon, who is running for mayor, currently holds.“I am thrilled to have Eleana Little join my slate for the City ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Students will no longer be able to use cell phones in Jersey City Public Schools’ classrooms, according to a new rule passed by the Jersey City Board of Education recently. Board President DeJon Morris said the restriction differs from those in other districts, including the ...
UNION CITY, NJ- Hudson Pride Center has officially cut the ribbon and opened shop at its new location in Union City, at 4428 Bergenline Avenue. Previously, Hudson Pride Center’s only location was its headquarters in Jersey City at 3000 Kennedy Boulevard.Hudson Pride Center is the largest LGBTQ+ ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Port Authority and Jersey City Public Schools Officials joined with local students earlier this month to celebrate the winners of the 35th PATH Holiday Poster Contest,The grand prize-winning poster created by Veronika Charlton, a 7th grader at PS #37, was unveiled on a train car ...