TOP LOCAL News
By AL SULLIVAN
February 5, 2026
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In what some may consider a cruel parting gift, former Mayor Steen Fulop left Jersey City with a $250 million budget deficit, his successor, Mayor James Solomon said a report he released on Wednesday reflected. The report, he said, surrounded by members of the Jersey City City ...
Cancer prevention starts with one simple but powerful decision: prioritizing your health. Staying up to date on routine doctor appointments, recommended screenings, and prevention practices can save your life. The earlier cancer is detected, the sooner treatment can begin—often before symptoms even ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken’s Ron Bautista has launched his third run against longtime Commissioner, and current chair of the body, Anthony Romano, in this year’s Democratic Primary for Hudson County Commissioner in District 5. In the 2023 contest Bautista came within 235 votes of unseating the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is casting a wide net to fill the role of Director of Public Works.On Monday, Solomon announced a nationwide search for the right candidate to replace Acting Director Greg Kierce will continue in his current role through April 15, 2026, after which ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A juvenile charged in connection with the 2025 fatal shooting of Rahmiere Morris will be prosecuted as an adult, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello announced.According to a statement, Naheim King, 18, Jersey City, is facing charges of murder, unlawful possession of a weapon, and ...
BAYONNE, NJ - A Bayonne man has been sentenced to 37 years in New Jersey State Prison for sexually assaulting a female juvenile. Jhaitan Snow, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 13 in a Jersey City home on multiple occasions over nearly two years, will not be ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — In a move aimed at strengthening coordination between schools, families, and city services, Jersey City has appointed nationally recognized education leader Dr. Dia N. Bryant as its first Deputy Mayor for Education.The position is designed to strengthen collaboration between ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Just days after he signed an Executive Order to strengthen Jersey City's immigrant protections and ensure immigrant families can live, work, and belong in the city without fear, Mayor James Solomon has shared reports of federal immigration enforcement agents operating ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Hudson County is embarking on a study to analyze the feasibility of implementing bus prioritization infrastructure to accommodate a potential Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System along John F. Kennedy Boulevard in the City of Jersey City.Last week’s approval of $150,000 in funding for ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Saying that they have been “waiting for the right window”, snow removal from Sunday’s winter storm will continue this weekend and into next week, Mayor James Solomon said in a statement alerting the community to the operational plan.While all schedules are considered tentative, ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ -Hudson County Executive Craig Guy issued an executive order on Thursday prohibiting federal immigration authorities, including federal Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), from conducting civil immigration enforcement activities ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor James Solomon has announced the launch of the Transition Co-Governance Committees, a new body of community leaders and subject-area experts who will work alongside the administration's Transition Policy Committees to engage the broader Jersey City community in shaping the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - When Terry Hill, Executive Director of the Jersey City Free Public Library, was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 47, he found himself navigating conflicting medical opinions, unclear guidance, and emotional strain. Even as an information expert, he quickly realized how ...
CAMDEN, NJ - A 37-year-old Jersey City man has admitted to engaging in a conspiracy to burglarize logistics warehouses and transport the stolen goods, Senior Counsel Philip W. Lamparello of the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced.According to a statement, Derek Spivey pleaded guilty to one count of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — One person died, and seven others were displaced following a fire in a Jersey City apartment building Tuesday night, officials said.The Jersey City Fire Department responded to reports of smoke at 11 College Drive at approximately 8:45 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters observed ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Lafayette Library Branch on the Jersey City Public Library will celebrate National Puzzle Day with an In-Person event on Thursday, Jan. 29.Residents are invited to visit the library and “piece together friendship and fun” from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. The library is located ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Mayor James Solomon has announced the appointment of William “Bill” Viqueira as Finance Director for the City of Jersey City. A Hudson County native and Jersey City resident, Viqueira, brings more than three decades of executive financial experience spanning both the public and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, district officials announced. All essential employees are still required to report to work as scheduled.An additional update is expected to be provided to parents and staff Tuesday afternoon. Families and staff ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Throughout his childhood Jersey City’s Apollo Poetry, now a contestant on Prime Video Season 2 of MrBeast’s Beast Games, knew he was intellectually different. “My mother said that I started reading newspapers as early as two years old,” he told TAPinto Jersey City during a recent ...
PATERSON, NJ - Sunday's winter storm brought snowfall amounts New Jersey hasn't seen in quite a few years, along with wind and freezing temps that made being outside even more unbearable.Most New Jersey residents are heeding the calls to stay inside and hunker down, allowing road crews, emergency ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Snow is blanketing the state, giving TAPinto readers a good reason to stay inside, cuddle up under a blanket, and catch up on local news!With more than 90 news sites covering more than 145 municipalities in New Jersey, we want to see how our readers are handling the winter weather ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Inside a building that has served as the stepping off point for millions of immigrants in generations past, Mayor James Solomon took action on Friday to strengthen Jersey City's immigrant protections and ensure immigrant families can live, work, and belong in the city without ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - When Jersey City raised the fees charged to cultural groups for holding parades then Councilman Solomon objected.On Wednesday, now as mayor, Solomon moved to adjust those fees.The increased fees that were implemented caused some events, such as the one hosted each year by the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Up to 10 inches of snow may fall over the area if an approaching storm stays on track. AccuWeather, TAPinto’s weather provider, has predicted the snow to come between 4:00 a.m. on Sunday and 1:00 p.m. on Monday. Frigid temperatures that won’t rise out of the twenties are also ...
From the busy cold and flu season to winter sports injuries and slips on the ice, it can be difficult to determine whether a sudden health concern requires a trip to urgent care or the emergency department (ED). Understanding the different levels of care each provides can help you or your family ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A comprehensive audit of all long-term tax abatements still active in Jersey City will be launched immediately, Mayor James Solomon announced on Wednesday. The effort, which is to be completed by July 1, Solomon said at a press conference, is aimed at making sure developments that ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City Mayor Jame Solomon said he will weigh in with his recommendation on who should fill the seat on the Hudson County Board of Commissioners that was vacated when former member Jerry Walker was sworn in to the New Jersey General Assembly. The decision, ultimately, he ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – A native of Jersey City Heights, current resident of Ward F, and product of local public schools will lead Jersey City’s Law Department, Mayor James Solomon announced on Wednesday.Sarah Michael Levine will serve as Corporation Counsel for the City of Jersey City, effective ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - What began as a series of deeply personal moments has grown into a Jersey City–based nonprofit focused on restoring dignity, confidence, and emotional support to people navigating cancer.Founded by Rochelle R.E. Magno, founder and president of Glamming the Warrior, the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Legislation sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji to cut down on unnecessary single-use plastics and in turn reduce the strain on the environment, was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy before he left office.The new law requires casual food service businesses to provide ...