TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO STAFF
January 21, 2026
NEWARK, NJ – Pharmacies in Bayonne and Jersey City were among four in Hudson County have agreed to pay $4,325,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly billing federal health care programs for medications never dispensed, Senior Counsel Philip Lamparello of the ...
NEWARK, NJ - Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a utility-costs state of emergency in an inauguration speech filled with New Jersey pride on Tuesday, as she moved to take on the affordability crisis in the Garden State and “shake up the status quo.”Standing before state lawmakers in the N.J. Performing ...
TRENTON, NJ — After more than a decade of clicking keyboards, students will be required to put pen to paper once again as cursive writing makes a comeback in public schools. In his final hours in office, Gov. Phil Murphy signed S1783/A3865 into law, requiring all school districts to reintroduce ...
TRENTON, NJ - In one of his final acts as Governor, Phil Murphy signed into law legislation to strengthen municipal payroll tax administration and improve enforcement and collections.The bill, S-4219, was sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji and updates the payroll tax law for certain municipalities ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners Anthony L. Romano, and Commissioner Jerry Walker (D-3) joined local officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new pavilion at Mercer Park in Bayonne. The event was also attended by Jersey City ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Ferris rallied in the fourth quarter and then went on to a 51-48 double-overtime victory over Hoboken on Monday.Romeo Johnson scored 14 points for Ferris (6-5), which trailed by five points after three quarters.Samond Walker and Kyle Wholf each scored 16 points for Hoboken (4-8), ...
TRENTON, NJ – Legislation that would encourage municipalities to update their zoning rules to allow for more housing and being spearheaded by Senator Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson) was passed by the New Jersey State Senate last week. The bill was previously passed by the General Assembly is now awaiting ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Taking action from Day One is a common refrain from politicians and newly elected officials, an assurance often offered to voters to show that they are ready to get to work.And while the calendar might say that Friday marked Day 2 of the new administration of Mayor James Solomon, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - After being sworn in officially just after midnight, Mayor James Solomon celebrated a ceremonial inaugural as the 50th mayor of Jersey City on Wednesday. The standing-room-only event took place on the campus of New Jersey City University, where he once taught as a professor.Sean ...
HOBOKEN, NJ —Pavel Sokolov of Hoboken has been appointed vice chair of the New Jersey Republican Party as the GOP works to expand its influence in urban areas. In addition to his role as Hoboken’s Municipal Republican Chair, he’ll be involved in shaping party strategy, supporting county ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Seeking to bring about the change he called for during his campaign, Mayor-elect James Solomon made several key appointments to his inner office staff, a group, he said in a statement, that have “deep roots in Jersey City and proven experience in government and public ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Career law enforcement officer Anthony Ambrose, most recently Newark’s Public Safety Director, will serve as Jersey City’s Acting Public Safety Directly, Mayor-elect James Solomon announced on Wednesday.Ambrose, who served in the top role in Newark from 2016 to 2021, brings more ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A significant change will take place in Jersey City on Thursday with the departure from office of Mayor Steven Fulop. With the end of his term, Fulop, who has been a mainstay of city government for nearly the whole of the 21st century, will be retired to the history books.Fulop ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- Jersey City’s Historic Downtown Farmers Market will continue through the winter.The farmers market will re-open on Thursday, taking place every week from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Grove Street PATH Plaza.Vendors will vary week to week but are expected to include: Aunt Lullies, Green ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Members of the Jersey City Fire Department knocked back flames at a house fire on Monday.According to a neighbor, the fire erupted at the Bowers Street home at approximately 6:00 p.m. and drew a swift response.Damage could also be seen to the exterior of the neighboring Trinty ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Nearly 300 people filled City Hall Plaza in Jersey City on Sunday to protest against recent raids by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).The protests in Jersey City, and across the US, came just days after the shooting death of Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota, a ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
TRENTON, NJ - Mayor-elect James Solomon was in Trenton last week to share his support for legislation that would prohibit landlords from using rent-setting algorithms to fix rental prices and restrict competition.Solomon previously led Jersey City’s effort to ban the practice at the local ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - 23 nonprofits providing services focused on opioid prevention to Jersey City youth have been selected 2026 Opioid Settlement Fund grantees, a statement from Mayor Steven Fulop’s office announced.The selections follow a competitive application and review process administered by the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Despite still apparent political divisions among them, the Jersey City Board of Education made some attempt at unity during their January 7 reorganization meeting, with Noemi Velazquez reelected as board president, and her one-time political opposition, DeJon Morris, named vice ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — Jersey City non-profit and community-based organization Caring and Capable Hands has been awarded a $52,000 grant from the Hudson County Division of Health and Human Services.The funding, which was secured thanks to the leadership of Commissioner Jerry Walker, will support ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation aimed at strengthening New Jersey’s growing film and digital media industry while expanding in-state economic opportunities advanced from the Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee on Monday.Assembly Bill A4382, sponsored by Assemblyman William ...
RAMSEY, NJ — Public school districts across New Jersey will have to come up with a plan to ban student cell phone use for the entire school day by the start of the 2026-2027 school year under a new law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday.“With today’s bill signing, we are ensuring New Jersey ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City, through the leadership of Senator Angela McKnight, has secured a $1 million investment through the American Rescue Plan to fund the long-anticipated Bayside Community Center.According to an announcement from Mayor Steven Fulop’s office, the new center will expand ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor-elect James Solomon has announced the formation of his Transition Policy Committee that he says will translate his campaign's vision into concrete action for Jersey City residents."Jersey City voted for change, and we're not waiting until inauguration day to get to work," ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - There are big issues the Hudson County Board of Commissioners will confront in 2026, Commissioner Anthony Romano, who was elected by his colleagues to continue chairing the body this year, told TAPinto. None, bigger he added, than their work to craft and implement an annual ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - First elected to the Hudson County Board of Commissioners in 2017, Jerry Walker has established himself as a strong advocate for working families, public safety, youth development, and equitable investment across Hudson County, a statement said on Tuesday. His work focused on ...
West Orange, New Jersey – RWJBarnabas Health has named Jonathan P. Kyriacou as President and Chief Executive Officer for Jersey City Medical Center, effective January 26, 2026. In this role, Mr. Kyriacou will oversee Jersey City Medical Center’s strategic direction, operational leadership and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Mayor-elect James Solomon announced the appointment of Nathaniel Styer as Communications Director for his incoming administration. According to the announcement Styer, a veteran communications executive with extensive experience in crisis management and public sector ...