TOP LOCAL News
By DANIEL ISRAEL
December 17, 2024
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Detective Melvin Santiago Foundation, in conjunction with the Jersey City Police Department’s West District, This year marks the 10th anniversary since Santiago was killed in the line of duty, his mother Cathy McBride reflected, telling TAPinto Jersey City that this is the ...
NEWARK, NJ —Aiming a laser pointer at a drone may seem harmless, but when that “drone” turns out to be an airplane the results could be disastrous.FBI Newark is warning the public about an increase in pilots of manned aircraft being hit in the eyes by lasers because people on the ground think ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City has firmly established itself as one of the New York metro region’s most desired residential centers, offering residents a diverse mix of shopping, renowned entertainment and culture and world class dining at their fingertips.Combining its complete urban lifestyle with ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City is looking to expand uses in a district in the West Side Avenue Redevelopment Plan.At its December 11 meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council introduced an ordinance amending the West Side Avenue Redevelopment Plan to expand allowed uses in the Loft Residential ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Ray Cangiano of Jersey City is currently serving aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), according to the Navy Office of Community Outreach.Abraham Lincoln, flagship carrier of Carrier Strike Group Three, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has designated office space for a new program in conjunction with the Department of Seniors Affairs to help seniors get the medical services they need.At its December 11 meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council approved a resolution authorizing a license agreement ...
BETHESDA, MD - Some of those Stanley mugs that seem to have become ubiquitous with the Tik Tok set, and others of all age profiles, may be dangerous, a recall from the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday.According to the recall, Stanley has received 91 reports worldwide, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - For 27 years, Paul Newman served as a member of the Jersey City Fire Department. On Saturday, as he has done many times over the past five years since he retired and “grew a real beard,” he answered what some might consider an even higher calling, putting on his red suit and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City is seeking grants funds to improve the Special Improvement District that runs along MLK Drive.The grant application by the Jersey City Department of Administration, which the City anticipates obtaining, would total $125,000 and is intended to bolster economic ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Witness a Winter Solstice Moving Meditation held by somatic psychotherapist Odessa Avianna Perez “from the warmth of your home” on December 21 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.Attendees can enjoy group meditation on the longest night of the year, and are advised to bring a candle to light ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- This holiday season, residents of Jersey City’s Ward A section can enjoy a brighter, more festive atmosphere as Councilwoman Denise Ridley announces the installation of holiday lights at all Ward A parks. The initiative, aimed at spreading joy and community spirit, will light up ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Skate with Santa tonight, December 14, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Charlie Heger Ice Skating Rink at Pershing Field.The event is free for Jersey City residents at 800 Summit Avenue, also featuring photos with Santa.Figure skates are $4 per session and hockey skates are $5 per ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Santa’s elves were busy at City Hall wrapping gifts for the 28th Annual Jersey City Toy Drive, according to the City.Ahead of the toy giveaway in Council Chambers at City Hall at 280 Grove Street, on Saturday volunteers wrapped gifts given to the City by generous donors.Through the ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Dr. Joseph Sirangelo has been named as acting superintendent of the Hudson County Schools of Technology (HCST).The change of leadership comes after HCST Board Secretary Joey Muniz filed a lawsuit over his recent suspension, claiming retaliation and alleging an 18-year affair ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Five police recruits were recently sworn in as the newest members of the Jersey City Police Department (JCPD) during a ceremony inside City Hall Council Chambers.The new police officers are joining the force one week after Fulop and Public Safety Director James Shea announced what ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has reauthorized an annual agreement, “seeking to improve public health,” with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) for nutrition education at certain sites in the City. At its December 11 meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council approved a resolution ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is proud to unveil Jersey City Blooms, a vibrant large-scale mural by local doctor and artist Dr. Amira Alnakeb. The inspiring artwork was recently installed on the exterior wall of the Medical Center along Grand Street, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council has approved a resolution to use carry-over funds from a grant awarded to the City by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).In January 2023, the City Council approved a resolution authorizing a grant agreement ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- SMUSH Gallery is holding an artist talk for its current exhibit Études: The Artist in Practice, featuring art by Dorie Dahlberg, Katelyn Halpern, David LaMorte, Bash Ortega, Bill Rood, Lucy Rovetto, and Jane Westrick, and curated by Katelyn Halpern.The event will be held at the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Captain Mark Lee Fund hosted its annual gift-wrapping event on December 7 at Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, marking the 10th anniversary of the Captain Mark Lee Memorial Toy Drive.The toy drive, started in 1986 by Jersey City Fire Department (JCFD) Captain Mark V. Lee, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City will continue to utilize police trailers for officers in the East District.At its December 11 meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council approved a resolution awarding a contract to Nadler Mobile, LLC for the lease of modular trailers that currently house police ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Assemblyman John Allen is co-sponsoring legislation to require New Jersey Medicaid and Plan First to cover fertility preservation services for patients for whom it is at risk as a result of medically necessary procedures. The bill, A5000, passed the committee earlier this week. This ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Family Planning Clinic is debuting their new mobile van in the coming weeks, which seeks to provide family planning services and cancer screenings to those who are uninsured and face accessibility barriers. Hoboken Family Planning Clinic (HFPC) is a non-profit ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City recently sought to break the stigma against AIDS on World AIDS Day on December 7 with an event seeking to “take collective action” at the City Hall Annex 4 at 39 Kearney Avenue.The Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services and the Jersey City AIDS Task Force ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City’s 28th Annual Toy Drive will take place on Saturday, December 14, from 10 a.m. until noon in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 280 Grove Street.The toy distribution is for pre-registered families only. Proof of residency is required. To register, Jersey City ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Another Christmas tree lighting will soon be held in Jersey City, this time presented by the Friends of Ferris Triangle Park in Greenville.The “We Remember” Tree Lighting will take place on Saturday, December 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Ferris Triangle Park between Danforth Avenue and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City is seeking further funds to implement its Right To Counsel program to provide legal assistance to tenants.At a recent meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council approved a resolution authorizing an application from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs 2025 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ– Twenty three new graduates have been sworn in to the Jersey City Fire Department, Mayor Steven Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, and the Department of Public Safety have announced. The ceremony also included the promotion of 11 firefighters to leadership ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — When Garrett Vogel headed toward the finish line at the New York City Marathon last month, not only did he have to contend with the challenging course around the five boroughs, he did so while also managing his type 1 diabetes. For Vogel, who is new to the sport of running, it was ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council has approved a resolution executing a license agreement with the Puertorriquenos Asociados for Community Organization, Inc. (PACO) for a lease for office space at 394 Central Avenue, the home of the new senior center in the Heights that opened in ...