TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
March 26, 2026
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A mystery novel is often referred to as “a who done it,” but for the new work published by Jersey City author, Gene Ritchings, the label doesn’t completely fit.“The Reckoning of Adrienne Monet” has so many threads that it is impossible to lump it in with any traditional genre. It ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - With a March 31 deadline approaching, the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office is actively recruiting candidates to join its ranks as sheriff’s officers, offering what officials describe as a pathway to a career in public service.Led by Sheriff James M. Davis, the agency is seeking ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Five illegal smoke shops were shut down, five arrests were made, and nearly 16 pounds of suspected CDS marijuana were seized as a result of coordinated enforcement operations targeting the sale of unregulated marijuana and prohibited products, such as flavored vapes marketed to ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy has announced that he will host a virtual “Know Your Rights/Conoce Tus Derechos” webinar on Thursday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m.The webinar, open to residents, business owners, and community members, will provide important legal updates and practical ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s response to the January 25 snowstorm wasn’t as robust as it could be, Mayor James Solomon shared in a statement last week.The acknowledgement that things could have been better came as he released an After Action Report providing a full public accounting of what went ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Two members of the Port Authority Police Department are being credited with apprehending two women reportedly threatening passengers with a knife on a Newark to World Trade Center PATH train Friday morning. According to authorities, Port Authority Police Officers Daniel Kacsmar ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County Democrats are coming together to support a slate of candidates in the June 2026 Primary, and some longtime elected officials didn’t make the list.According to an announcement distributed by a spokesperson for Jersey City Mayor James Solomon, the endorsed candidates ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Municipal Council is expected to consider a resolution authorizing the Planning Board to investigate whether the former Christ Hospital site could be designated as an area in need of redevelopment with the power of condemnation. The move, officials said, would ...
NEWARK, NJ – A Jersey City man has been charged with running a counterfeit sports merchandise operation out his mother’s garage in Lodi.According to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II, whose agency conducted the investigation nad and made the arrest, Christopher Patire, 39, is ...
NEWARK, NJ - Former Hudson County Parks Department Director Thomas A. DeLeo (“DeLeo”) and business owner William A. Murray each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, Special Attorney Jordan Fox from the U.S. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced. DeLeo also admitted to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -The New Jersey Reentry Corporation will host its Hudson County Community Breakfast on Tuesday, March 24, at 9:30 a.m. at its Hudson County site, 591 Summit Ave., in Jersey City, bringing together community leaders, service providers, and residents to highlight ongoing efforts ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Paterson Healing Collective will host a landmark symposium focused on rethinking public safety through community-based solutions on March 31 at Montclair State University Conference Center.Titled “From Crisis to Care: The Future of Community Safety,” the event will bring ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Panepinto Properties has announced the launch of leasing at 505 Summit, a 53-story residential tower featuring 605 apartment homes, sweeping Manhattan skyline and Statue of Liberty views, and an extensive suite of amenities in Jersey City’s Journal Square.Conveniently located next ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Jersey City is modernizing its outdated police operations with intelligence-driven deployment and launching JC IMPACT, a data accountability system designed to measure results and rebuild community trust, Mayor James Solomon announced on Thursday. The reorganization, which will ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City has contracted with an independent outside firm to conduct a comprehensive audit of all health insurance claims paid by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield during its tenure as the City's third-party health insurance administrator, Mayor James Solomon announced on ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City is set to clean up after a winter that saw two historic winter storms. On Monday, Mayor James Solomon announced “JC Spring Clean Up,” a comprehensive, three-pronged initiative to repair, clean, and restore the city’s streets and infrastructure. The initiative, a ...
NEWARK, NJ - When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying ...
The fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death among women in the United States, demands immediate action and a shift in public perception. Despite its prevalence, there is a lingering misconception that heart disease is predominantly a concern for men. Spearheading efforts to bring ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - Hudson County officials are seeking a $384,000 grant from the NJBPU Clean Fleet and EV Charging Program.According to officials, the grant dollars would allow for the purchase of a total of 18 changing stations, nine of them to be used by the county’s vehicle fleet and nine of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor James Solomon announced Monday the appointment of Andrew (Andy) G. Kaplan as Infrastructure Director for the City of Jersey City, and the removal of the "Acting" designation from Annisia Cialone, who will serve as the permanent Director of the Department of Housing, Economic ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex-Union) to provide New Jersey workers with protected leave following the loss of a child or pregnancy advanced Monday through the Assembly Labor Committee.Bill A2198 would expand ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Schools Superintendent Norma Fernandez is expected to present a report on the impact of an aniticipated loss in state aid at the March 24 Caucus meeting then again at the public Board of Education meeting on March 26.The district learned last week that, based on the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Animal welfare advocates urged the Jersey City Council to expand funding and resources for animal care programs during a recent council meeting, warning that volunteers are struggling to manage a growing population of outdoor and abandoned cats with limited support.Several ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A desperate attempt to keep the Christ Hospital emergency room failed after a judge refused to issue an injunction on Saturday.City officials filed the request in Superior Court at the end of last week to keep Hudson Regional Health from closing what has been renamed Heights ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Council formally adopted an ordinance Wednesday night requiring bird-friendly design standards for certain buildings, reviving a measure that was previously approved by the council but later vetoed by former Mayor Steven Fulop.The ordinance amends the city’s Land ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The Jersey City Council adopted an ordinance Wednesday designating a portion of Franklin Street in the Heights as a one-way westbound street, a change tied to plans for a protected bike lane and other safety improvements along the corridor.The ordinance amends the city’s traffic ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - After being postponed due to a recent blizzard, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy hosted the county’s Annual Black History Month Celebration, bringing together hundreds of residents to honor the history, culture, and contributions of the African American community throughout ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The New Jersey Minority Coaches Association (NJMCA) recently hosted its 4th Annual Coaches Clinic at West Orange High School, bringing together coaches, educators, and community leaders for a morning dedicated to mentorship, professional development, and opportunity within the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan New Jersey (PPMNJ) is proud to announce its inaugural Youth Empowerment Summit, taking place on March 21, 2026, in Jersey City. This event will bring together teens ages 13 to 17 and their parents/guardians for an engaging, interactive day ...