TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
September 11, 2024
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Touting the lowest homicide rate of any big city east of Texas, Mayor Steven Fulop joined other officials earlier this week to cut the ribbon on a new training facility to make sure police do an even better job in the future.“Our goal is to get it down to zero,” Fulop said, adding ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- September is National Preparedness Month, intended to encourage the public to address emergencies before they strike. According to the City, the month is the time of the year for people to prioritize preparing themselves, their families, and their loved ones in the case of an ...
NEWARK, NJ - Monishkumar Kirankumar Doshi Shah, also known as Monish Doshi Shah, a 39-year-old resident of Jersey City and Mumbai, India, admitted in court Tuesday to leading a scheme that illegally evaded more than $13.5 million in customs duties on jewelry imports into the United States, while ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Bergen Square Day, a celebration of the rich, diverse culture and history of Jersey City, will be celebrated Saturday, September 14th. from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. in Bergen Square. The celebration, hosted by the Journal Square Community Association and the Museum of Jersey ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Out of adversity comes opportunity, Benjamin Franklin once said, and today, a Westfield teenager is proving the adage once again: Francesca Mani, a Westfield High School (WHS) sophomore who has been advocating for stronger laws surrounding AI-generated pornography after learning ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials showed off a Vision Zero Safety Demonstration Project event on Saturday, a collaborative effort, they said, between regional, state, municipal, and community partnerships to pilot new safety measures on roads.The road safety effort is being undertaken at ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Artists are being invited to apply to participate in the third annual Pavement Art Festival.Hosted by the Washington Park Association (WPA) of Hudson County, the event will take place at Washington Park on September 28. According to organizers, 10 artists will be invited to ...
MONTPELIER, VT - A 32-year-old Jersey City man, Andy Soto, was indicted on August 29, 2024, by a federal grand jury for multiple drug and firearm-related offenses. Soto faces charges, including conspiring to distribute controlled substances, possessing over 500 grams of cocaine, more than 400 grams ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ—Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, will host its annual Baby Fair next Saturday, September 14, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 355 Grand Street in Jersey City.The annual Baby Fair will offer parents-to-be access to its team of specialists, vendors, and educational ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Enjoy Argentine Tango? Then head on out to final milonga on September 18 at Owen Grundy Pier at Exchange Place in Jersey City as part of the conclusion of this year’s Tango On The Pier program. The initiative is jointly hosted by the Historic Paulus Hook Association, the Exchange ...
CAMDEN, NJ - The past twelve months have brought a "significant increase" in the number of fraud cases throughout the state, according to the Sheriff’s Association of New Jersey (SANJ).The SANJ warned that scammers are bold and inventive, often pretending to be members of law ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ -Hudson County Commissioners recently approved a $500,000 contract for the Excellent Way Learning Life Center and Re-Vision House to provide housing services for the Re-entry population.With over 10 years of successful partnering with the Division of Community Reintegration, Most ...
NEWARK – Two well-known philanthropists in Newark, and one key social services provider in the city, recently joined together for a TAPinto Roundtable focusing on the ways in which they are directly impacting the lives of those in need.The panel included Mary Ellen Harris, the president of the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, who is also a Democratic candidate for New Jersey Governor, addressed the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, as part of its Meet the Candidate Series. Fulop discussed his priorities for economic growth and took questions from the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Although Jersey City schools will rely on virtual learning to fill a few key teaching positions, Board of Education President Dejon Morris told TAPinto Jersey City that he is comfortable with where the District stands going into the new academic year. “We hired a number of new ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Nimbus Arts Center of Jersey City and Bridge Art Gallery recently announced a partnership that will feature bi-monthly exhibitions that include Jersey City and national artists. The exhibitions will present contemporary art and serve as a platform for artists to become more ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Are Izzy’s Macarons the best in Jersey City? This journalist thinks so, but find out for yourself. Ran by baker Izabella Moura, the macarons have been gracing the palates of locals since about 2017. Moura told TAPinto Jersey City that she began baking in Brazil, but it wasn't until ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners recently authorized the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office to accept $58,138 in funding from the New Jersey Department of Children and Family Services for a Child Advocacy Center at the Meadowlands Campus in Secaucus. The grant will be ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Despite its impressive size and multinational reach, Goya Foods is still a privately held family business; fiercely devoted to family, quality, and its Hispanic roots.“My first day with the company was in 1964,” recalls Robert (Bob) Unanue, President and CEO of Goya Foods. “Our ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In a recent decision that continues to spark debate, the Jersey City Board of Education renewed Superintendent of Schools Dr. Norma Fernandez’s contract for an additional three years. The contract, which now runs through June 30, 2027, includes a progressively increasing salary, ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Hudson County Local Arts Program (LAP) and the History Partnership Program (HPP) grant program. Hudson County municipalities and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply by the application deadline of Monday, September ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ - A Rutgers University poison expert has offered tips on how to prevent children from coming into contact with poisons as we enter back to school season. Diane Calello, executive and medical director of the New Jersey Poison Control Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School ...
NEW JERSEY - Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, a day to relax, gather with friends and family, and of course, enjoy some delicious food. As you plan your Labor Day celebration, consider these mouth-watering recipes that are sure to be a hit at your gathering. From classic BBQ dishes to ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has invited entrepreneurs and business owners to a Business Resource Summit. The annual event, running under the banner “The year of Collaboration” is 2024, is hosted by the Hudson County Office of Business Opportunity, and will take place at ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The thirteenth iteration of one of the “premier events” in downtown Jersey City that normally brings out thousands of attendees is coming up in just a few weeks. The All About Downtown Street Fair hosted by the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID), will line ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A federal inmate being held at the Hudson County Correctional Center in Kearny committed suicide earlier this week, officials confirmed to TAPinto. Despite being on a suicide watch, the prisoner, a source who asked not to be identified said, hung himself with bedsheets in his ...
PARAMUS, NJ - "My Voice is Missing!" That's how Ashvy Shah felt as a six-year-old attending school, but now as a senior this fall with a stunning weighted grade point average of 4.34, she is touting her recently self-published children's illustrated book that talks about her journey to overcome ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The 4th Annual Kid's Bike Ride and Scavenger Hunt will take place on Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Jersey City. Billed as an opportunity to “learn history, solve mysteries, and win prizes along the way,” the event is hosted by Bike JC and the Jersey City ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Pollinator gardens planted earlier this year in the new curb extensions at York Street and Jersey Avenue, in conjunction with utility upgrades along York Street, are growing strong, according to the City. Pollinator gardens help increase local biodiversity, improve air quality, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City’s Division of Animal Care and Control (JCACC) has named Corky and Cricket as its Pets of the Week. Corky and Cricket are a 10-week-old brother and sister bonded pair of tenacious and amazing kittens. According to the City, they were rescued and brought back to health ...