TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO JERSEY CITY STAFF
December 9, 2024
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 34-year-old Elizabeth man was shot and killed in Jersey City on Sunday. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Perez, shortly after 11:20 p.m., the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a shooting on Fairview Avenue between John F. Kennedy Boulevard and West Side ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 32-year-old Jersey City man has admitted his role in four robberies and two shootings in Jersey City which took place on the same night, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.Rodney Williams pleaded guilty to several charges, including conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Route 1&9 Truck northbound is scheduled to have overnight lane closures this week beginning on Monday night to continue ITS installation work in Jersey City.Beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, December 9 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, December 10, and continuing each night through Friday, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- More than 100 residential porters, concierges and door people rallied to demand a “Jersey City For All” amid the housing affordability crisis last week. The rally marched from Exchange Place to 70 Columbus Drive, a residential building owned by Ironstate Properties.Calling for fair ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Fire Department (JCFD) is advising residents to follow some essential safety tips when it comes to space heaters amid the brutal winter weather.The JCFD advises space heaters to be kept at least three feet away from flammable items and objects, including papers or ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City is offering help with information on residents’ court cases in the Jersey City Municipal Court on a number of dates throughout December.Following the Court Outreach Team’s first December event that took place at the World AIDS Day Community Resource Fair at the City ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A New York man has been arrested following an investigation by the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit into a report of a female juvenile being sexually assaulted in Jersey City. According to Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez, Sergio Lokhanova-Flores, ...
NEW JERSEY - The Original Quaker Oats Oatmeal Cookie Recipe is a classic that is meant to be shared as much as a batch of these cookies are shared. The ingredients are found in most pantries, and if they are not, a quick trip to the grocery store will fill in all the holes.These cookies are easy to ...
NEW JERSEY - Dress up a potted dwarf spruce, Norfolk Island pine, lemon cypress or topiary Rosemary or lavender plant for the holidays and enjoy its beauty all year. Add a bit of garland and a few small ornaments for a festive effect. Norfolk Island pines have long been decked out and displayed for ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Marking five years since the hate-fueled attack befell the community, the Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey, and the Israeli American Council held a commemoration of the Jersey City shooting, reflecting on the ongoing fight against antisemitism ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mamta Singh, a community leader, immigrant, and advocate, officially announced her candidacy for an at-large seat on the Jersey City Municipal Council.The Founder and Executive Director of JCFamilies Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the parenting experience ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City officials are touting decreasing crime statistics for 2024, showing drops in the number of more serious crimes while the number of minor crimes is slightly rising.On Thursday Mayor Steven Fulop presented figures that he said show that violent crime has definitely ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council has adopted an ordinance for a special emergency appropriation totaling $9 million to pay contractually-required severance liabilities for retiring City employees. According to the ordinance, State law permits these appropriations by the City ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - On Wednesday, November 20, Jersey City Medical Center hosted an exclusive Early Career Physician Leaders Meet & Greet at Liberty Prime Steakhouse in Jersey City. The event was hosted by Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ije Akunyili, Executive Vice President, Physician Services, ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - For more than 30 years, the Hudson County Schools of Technology has offered technical training as a possible alternative to college. Through their programs, adults who have a high school diploma or its equivalent could find a pathway to various high-paying careers. With the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID), in conjunction with Whole Spectrum Autism, held its annual Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting on December 3 at the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza to kick off the holiday season.Despite the chilly weather, residents came ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A $1 million grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) program will help fund the multifaceted environmental justice initiative “Clean Hudson,” Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-D-08) ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Assuring the public there is “no known threat” from drones people keep seeing in the skies over Morris County, law enforcement officials today nevertheless urged people to report them.The statement said the FBI in Newark and the State Police "are asking for the public to report any ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council is expected to approve a sublease to the New Jersey Symphony from The Provost Square Performing Arts Company Inc. for space to be used for performances and more.In June, the City Council approved a 20-year lease with the non-profit The Provost ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has accepted funds from a prominent developer that will fund any upgrades to Pershing Field Pool.At a recent meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the City to accept a gift of $47,800 to the Department of Recreation and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council recently amended alcoholic beverages and cannabis regulations to allow the City to issue alcohol licenses to non-profit theaters. The move permits non-profit corporations operating art-house theaters to seek Plenary Retail Consumption Licenses to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has lit the Christmas Tree at the City Hall Annex at 1 Jackson Square on December 2, presented by the City in partnership with Brandywine.Before the tree was lit, there were spoken word and choir performances. In addition to the inflatables and music, costumed ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office has taken a major step forward in their efforts to expedite investigations and solve crimes.Last month, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez oversaw the opening of a brand new DNA Laboratory at its Meadowview Campus in Secaucus. The ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) is gearing up for their annual Happy Holiday market.Set to give residents and visitors an opportunity to make their holiday season merry and bright, and the gifts they give “beautifully handmade,” the market ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City has again earned a perfect score of 100 from the nationwide 2024 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), marking the 12th consecutive year the city has been awarded this prestigious recognition, Mayor Steven Fulop and Jersey City’s LGBTQ+ Task Force have announced.“We have ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council has approved a resolution accepting the Jersey City Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) Zone Development Plan and Zone Boundaries Modification. The revised plan sets new goals for the UEZ and modifies the map and boundaries of the area, with the last plan ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Planning Board is expected to consider preliminary major site plan approval, with some variances, for a project at 38 Cottage Street by Homestead Market LLC- an affiliate of the Namdar Group. This is part of the New York developer's plans for three towers in Journal ...
NEW JERSEY -- Pet owners are reminded that their furry loved ones feel the cold too.The Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) has shared information on ways to help your pets get through the winter safely and in good health. Just because your pet has fur, that does not mean it can tolerate long ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Rutgers’ new long-term initiative aims to support civic education and create broad civic engagement opportunities with a strong emphasis on student involvement and solution-focused dialogue. The new Rutgers Democracy Lab (RDL) at the Eagleton Institute of Politics will focus on ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- One member of the Jersey City is asking for the city's contracted janitorial company to do a better job at one municipal facility.At a recent meeting, the Jersey City Municipal Council unanimously approved a resolution that authorized the renewal of a contract with T.U.C.S.