TOP LOCAL News
By DANIEL ISRAEL
August 29, 2024
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The North River Sing Community Chorus, celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is holding auditions for vocalists to join its “vibrant musical family.” The final auditions are coming up on Thursday, September 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. Regardless of experience level, all voices ...
NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY -- The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that more than 6.7 million travelers are expected to use its airports and vehicular crossings during the peak travel period from Thursday, Aug. 29, through Tuesday, Sept. 3. This would be a record for the Labor Day ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City officials have announced that the Jersey City Animal Care and Control (JCACC) has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 10th annual Clear the Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign running through September 10. Animal shelters and rescues across the country are currently ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy invites residents to attend the 26th Annual Hudson County Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony at Saint Peter’s University on October 2 at 6:00 pm. The event will be held on the 6th floor of the McMahon Student Center in the Duncan ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners approved $174,075 to Guazabara Insights for the Provision of Educational Life Skills Programming for the Department of Family Services and Reintegration. The initiative will target the chronically homeless, mentally ill and ...
NEW YORK, NY - The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a heat advisory for our area from Wednesday August 28 from 11am to 8pm. The hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat-related illness to occur, especially in vulnerable populations and the elderly. On Wednesday, expect temperatures ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- An ordinance being considered by the Jersey City Municipal Council aims to prevent road salt from being exposed to stormwater. According to the ordinance, the use of road salt and other de-icing agents is critical to the public safety and economy during winter weather events and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City is thinking about further relaxing alternate side parking requirements, aiming to promote “an inclusive and welcoming environment” by including more holidays on its list of exemptions. Co-sponsored by Jersey City Municipal Council President Joyce Watterman, the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The 10th Anniversary JC Youth Summer Mural Arts Program of 2024 is currently underway, featuring participants crafting a new mural entitled “ARTISTS THAT INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS.” According to the City, the mural aims to capture “the essence of art” as a cornerstone of human ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City officials are looking to ban food service establishments from handing out plastic straws and non-reusable dining accessories unless asked by the customer. The aim is not to ban the entire use of these items, but to reduce their accessibility to mitigate environmental ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Zumiez More Than Rolling festival that was held earlier this month was a true celebration of giving back, all things skateboarding culture, and the local community. The rain did not deter the fun- if anything it proved attendees dedication to the brand by continuing the ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - A man who crashed into a Hoboken Police Department Patrol car while intoxicated has been issued a number of summonses. On August 4th, at approximately 1:10 a.m., HPD officers were on patrol in the 100 block of Washington Street when a motorcycle hit the front left bumper of their ...
Amidst a surge in summer lease activity at Birch House, developer Halpern Real Estate Ventures (HREV) has officially unveiled the complete package of five-star amenities in additional to its upscale collection of 337 rental residences on Jersey City’s thriving West Side. Offering a distinctly ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayoral candidate Jim McGreevey recently welcomed Efrain Badilla Orleans Jr. to his slate as the prospective Ward B Councilman for Jersey City. Orleans was born in the Philippines, where his uncle served as a city councilor in Iloilo City. He received a Bachelor of Arts in ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City officials are seeking to again extend a lease with the New Jersey Schools Development Authority for a temporary parking lot to house the Jersey City Via micro transit program service vehicles at 70 Age Avenue. The lease was previously extended by six months earlier ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council is again considering a measure that would disestablish the Jersey City Construction Board of Appeals and return appeals to the County Board. The issue revolves around the fact that many members of the Board are also construction contractors that ...
PATERSON, NJ – Congressman William “Bill” Pascrell Jr., a distinguished public servant whose career spanned local, state, and national politics, passed away at the age of 87 on Wednesday. Born on January 25, 1937, in Paterson, Pascrell dedicated his life to improving his community and serving his ...
NEWARK, NJ - Two members of a Jersey City gang were sentenced for their roles in two different shootings and other gang-related crimes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced this week. Jakeem Gibson-Madison, aka “Beanz,” 30, was sentenced to 15 years behind bars while Terick Rogers, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- The Jersey City Municipal Council has introduced an ordinance that would lease the Verizon premises at 71 Madison Avenue to the City, with the space to be used for parking by the Jersey City Police Department West District. The ten-year lease on the 18,787 square feet space ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City’s 64th Annual Puerto Rican Parade and Festival took place over the weekend, with members of the community celebrating in full force. The parade route from Lincoln Park to City Hall was lined with onlookers enjoying the festivities which included floats, music and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City officials are considering decreasing fees for lead-based hazard inspections conducted by the City from $250 to $200. A Jersey City Municipal Council ordinance would also amend existing city ordinances to make the payments non-refundable. Property owners will ...
Breastfeeding is often hailed as the gold standard for infant nutrition, with numerous health organizations recommending it as the ideal way to nourish newborns. The benefits, such as providing essential nutrients, strengthening the immune system, fostering mother-child bonding, and supporting food ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is hosting a “Self-Care Soiree” in partnership with Hudson Pride and Salvation Wellness. The event aims to provide wellness services and health information to Jersey City’s LGBTQI+ community. The “Self-Care Soiree” ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Art House Productions hosted the 3rd annual Le Diner en Blanc over the weekend, this year at Liberty State Park. The event, which sees guests dress in all white and bring their own dining equipment, is held at a location that remains a secret to attendees until the day of the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City officials are looking to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety at a busy intersection located in downtown. The Jersey City Council has introduced an ordinance that would ban right turns on red signals at the intersection of Montgomery Street and Grove ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office will host a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, August 21,to coincide with International Overdose Awareness Month. Now in its third year, the event is intended to help end the stigma regarding substance use related deaths, increase awareness ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey police departments began their annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign on Friday as state Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced $540,680 worth of grants to 110 agencies to help pay for their initiatives. Just because local police departments did not get ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Contractors for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) will be conducting test pitting on Jersey Avenue on Monday, Aug. 19, through Friday, Aug. 23, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. During working hours, Jersey Avenue will be closed between Harrison ...
WASHINGTON DC – The US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced that Perdue Foods is recalling 161,171 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender products. According to the FSIS announcement the chicken products may have been “contaminated with ...
TRENTON, NJ — To make up for a summer of repeated delays and cancelations, Gov. Phil Murphy is giving NJ Transit travelers a “transit fare holiday,” from Monday, Aug. 26 through Labor Day, Sept. 2. NJ Transit train, light rail and bus commuters will get free rides, and monthly pass holders will ...