TOP LOCAL News
By STEVE LENOX
June 8, 2026
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — The honorable Frank J. Guarini, former Congressman and veteran, was feted on Saturday in a grand way as elected officials, community leaders, and family gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new Hudson County Justice Complex that bears his name.Fittingly, the event ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 33-year-old New Jersey man has been sentenced to 22 years in New Jersey State Prison for his role in multiple armed robberies that occurred in Jersey City in 2022. Naji Thomas was convicted on March 2, 2026, of four counts of Armed Robbery, four counts of Unlawful Possession of ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The story of Dr. Patricia Peterson-Bland reflects perseverance, dedication, scholarship, and the transformational power of education. Her experience inspires those who believe determination, hard work, and service can overcome challenging circumstances. Raised in the Currie Woods ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
NEWARK, NJ - Newark officials threatened to expand its existing lawsuit against GEO Group – the company that owns and operates the 1,000-bed Delaney Hall immigration detention center – that would shut down the center until it can be inspected. “The reports of detainees suffering miscarriages, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Free outdoor movies are coming to the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza as part of a summer series designed to bring family-friendly entertainment to the heart of downtown Jersey City.The Historic Downtown Jersey City Special Improvement District (HDSID) will host “Movies on the ...
CAMDEN, NJ - A Jersey City man has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for his role in a scheme that led to the burglary of logistics warehouses and subsequent attempt to sell the stolen goods, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced.Derek Spivey, 38, a previously convicted felon, ...
TRENTON, NJ — A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - While the song made famous by Martha Reeves & The Vandellas was not being played, its sentiment of having people dancing in the streets was embraced as senior citizens and others took part in the inaugural Senior Festival kicking off the summer on Monday.Budget cuts have ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Twenty Jersey City artists working across disciplines ranging from visual arts and music to culinary arts and digital media have been awarded 2026 Individual Artist Fellowships through a program supported by the Jersey City Arts Council and the city's Office of Cultural ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 36-year-old Union City man has been charged in connection to the fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of Margarito Avendano-Sanchez, 63, of Hoboken on December 29, 2025.At approximately 8:00 p.m. on the day of the incident, the Jersey City Police Department was notified of a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - From aged furniture upholstery to old sheets, from old books to potato chip bags, there’s no end to the tons of refuse we trash every year. The positive news is that today’s contemporary designers are taking materials, otherwise considered trash, and repurposing them into ...
JERSEY CITY— Thousands of cyclists are expected to take to Jersey City’s streets on Sunday, June 7 for the 15th annual Jersey City Ward Tour.Hosted by Bike JC, the Ward Tour takes riders on a 16-mile cruise through all six of Jersey City’s wards. This year, the ride both starts and ends in the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Police Department will host their annual Senior Festival across all four districts this week. Each of the four events scheduled as part of Senior Festival 2026 will feature free food, a live DJ, games and activities, and prizes and giveaways. All are free and open ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - A $420,00 grant from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority would be used to undertake a Hudson County School Zone Safety Study.According to the application, Hudson County officials are seeking to determine the circulation and safety needs of schools located on ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — The days of allowing developers to pay less than the true cost of connecting new projects to the city's water and sewer system are over, Mayor James Solomon announced recently.Beginning on Monday, June 1, developers will pay higher water and sewer connection fees under a new ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Surrounded by cheering families, supportive community members, and local officials, students from St. Joseph’s School for the Blind took center stage recently during the school's 18th Annual Walk-A-Thon. More than a fundraiser, the event served as a celebration of the students' ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — A section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display at the Historic William J. Brennan Courthouse throughout June as part of a public exhibition highlighting the impact of HIV/AIDS and honoring those who have died from the disease.The exhibition, titled Showing the Love: ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health hospital, honored 300 long-serving colleagues and eight retirees during its Longevity Gala on May 13, 2026, at Maritime Parc, recognizing the people whose years of service have helped strengthen the hospital’s care, culture and ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A Jersey City man stabbed one of two victims of a double homicide before one of his accomplices, previously identified as Treshawn Daniels, 18, also of Jersey City, shot them both, a statement from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office reflected on Wednesday.The statement ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The Jersey City Free Public Library is launching the city’s first-ever Youth Poet Laureate program, an initiative aimed at encouraging creative expression and civic engagement among local teenagers.Applications are open through June 30 for Jersey City residents ages 13 to 18 ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Not everyone who should have been in City Hall to be honored at last week’s police recognition ceremony was there.They couldn’t be. Many of the uniformed officers and civilian personnel were doing their job elsewhere, protecting the city and its residents, a fact that dignitaries ...
TRENTON, NJ - June of each year would be recognized statewide as “LGBTQIA+ Pride Month” under legislation moving through the New Jersey State Senate.According to an announcement, the bill, sponsored by Senator Raj Mukherji (D-Hudson), would request that the Governor annually issue a proclamation ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - The robotics team from St. George and St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church was celebrated by the Jersey City Municipal Council for its achievements in the FIRST Robotics Competition Mid-Atlantic District.The resolution that was approved during the May 20 council meeting, recognizes ...
Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good flavor and ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - An 18-year-old Jersey City man has been charged with multiple crimes, including murder, in connection with the double fatal shooting that occurred in Jersey City on Monday, May 18, 2026. Treshawn Daniels is being sought by law enforcement officials and should not be approached, ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City tenants living in multi-dwelling buildings that utilize Ratio Utility Billing Systems (RUBS) to determine utility cost will now have greater transparency in how their charges are calculated. The measure passed unanimously by the Jersey City Municipal Council ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City officials are moving forward with a proposed camera-assisted parking enforcement pilot program aimed at cracking down on double-parking, blocked bike lanes and crosswalks, and other traffic violations that city leaders say have contributed to safety concerns on local ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - In coordination with the soon to be considered launch of a camera-assisted parking enforcement system, Jersey City officials have launched a parking survey.The survey, which can be found and completed by clicking here, is intended to help officials better understand current ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Jersey City resident and longtime educator Jeffrey Dessources has been appointed to a newly expanded leadership role focused on creating opportunities for the city’s young people.Mayor James Solomon announced on Wednesday that Dessources will serve as Director of Innovation for ...