Sires slams Trump over pardon abuse Rep. Albio Sires said he will continue to...
Rep. Albio Sires slammed President Donald Trump following reports his pardon power is being used for financial gain by those with close ties to the President. Sires, a Democrat, represents the 8th Congressional District of...
Jersey City teen sentenced to 18 years in state prison
On Jan. 14, Judge Paul DePascale, sentenced Jersey City resident Jaquay Gleaton, 18, to 18 years in New Jersey state prison for his role in the Dec. 26, 2018, death of Jersey City resident...
Thou shalt not speak! Hudson County Commissioners move to limit public comment
Those who wish to address the Hudson County Board of Commissioners on non-agenda items could see their time cut if the board adopts a recently-introduced ordinance on second reading.
The ordinance would limit all public...
Deconstructing the COVID-19 vaccine No serious side effects; should be effective against new virus...
On Dec. 22, Bayonne Medical Center personnel, including Chief Hospital Executive Dr. Vijay Singh, began receiving the Moderna vaccine under Phase 1A.
Singh said a survey of hospital personnel across the state determined how many...
NY Waterway remembers the ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Twelve years ago, US Airways Flight...
On Jan. 15, 2009, US Airways Flight 1549 crash landed in the Hudson River.
Twelve years ago today, NY Waterway ferry crews responded instantly, saving 143 of the 155 passengers and crew on board. The U.S....
Struggling Jersey City renters to receive financial help City launches COVID-19 Hardship Assistance Program;...
Jersey City residents struggling to make rent can now seek relief.
Mayor Steven Fulop and the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation (JCEDC) have launched the Jersey City COVID-19 Hardship Assistance Program, which will use $2.5...
Hudson County Vaccine Distribution Center reaches new milestone
Since opening last month the Hudson County Vaccine Distribution Center has now administered 94 percent of the vaccines it has received, well above the state’s recommended 60 percent threshold.
On Friday, Jan. 15, it began...
Hoboken seniors receive COVID-19 vaccine Health department reports post-holiday surge in positive cases
Hoboken began its senior vaccination program at Hoboken University Medical Center this week with residents Richard Tremitiedi, Hoboken’s former fire chief, and 98-year-old breast cancer survivor Antoinette Miller the first two seniors in the...
High-risk individuals can now get vaccinated Phase 1B is in full swing
As of Jan. 14, those who can receive the COVID-19 vaccine expanded from hospital personnel, long-term care facility residents and staff, and first responders to include individuals at high risk.
On Jan. 8, law enforcement...
Eight-story development approved on Broadway Across the street, a ten-story development was approved last...
The Bayonne Planning Board approved an eight-story mixed-use residential building with ground-floor commercial space at the corner of Broadway and East 12th Street. This is a sign the development boom will continue in 2021.
The...