Democratic socialist says wins in Jersey City are a ‘watershed’ for far-left movement
Jake Ephros and Joel Brooks, elected to Jersey City's council, were the first democratic socialists elected in New Jersey in over a century.
DWI Checkpoint in Heights Planned for Friday
The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office will conduct a DWI checkpoint in the Jersey City Heights on Friday, according to a Monday press release. The checkpoint will be at or near the intersection of Paterson Plank Road and Mountain Road, according to the release. Police officers at the checkpoint will look for signs that...
NYC School Blocks Holocaust Survivor Speaking to Kids
NYC School Blocks Holocaust Survivor Speaking to Kids
Androkle Batistasoriano Snatched 3 Purses In 1 Hr In Hoboken
At 11:50 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 7, officers responded to the 50 block of Garden St. after a woman said her purse had been stolen after she dropped it, Hoboken police said. Less than an hour later, officers responded to First and Hudson Streets after a man, later identified as Androkle Batistasoriano, grabbed her...
Gunfire, a high-speed bridge crossing, and a crash
A wild chase through the night ends with a bang in Falls Township, leaving a trail of questions and some serious charges.
Why Free Buses Won’t Work for New York
Last month, the New York Times ran a glowing profile of Iowa City’s fare-free bus pilot program. Since eliminating fares in August 2023, the college town of 75,000 has seen ridership increase, boarding times shrink, and transportation emissions drop—all for roughly $1 million a year. The piece lands...
Recently Relocated to Jersey City: Is Anyone Else Finding it Lonely and Unexciting?
A recent post on Reddit has sparked a discussion among users about the challenges of settling into a new city. The original poster, an Indian IT professional who recently moved to Jersey City for work, expressed feelings of loneliness and boredom. Despite the city's bustling environment, he found himself struggling...
$90M Mega Millions Winner Sold In NJ
The winning ticket was sold at Garden State News on Bergenline Avenue in Union City, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The drawing happened late Tuesday night, and the cash value of the prize is $41.9 million. The winning numbers were 17, 25, 26, 53, 60, and the gold Mega...
Proposed Co-Op Transparency Bills Aim to Make Homeownership Fairer for Local Residents
On December 2, 2025, New York City Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams spoke to the City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings. He urged the passage of new legislation to increase transparency and fairness in the city’s co-op housing market. Williams said that discrimination and lack of accountability in co-op...
Rockefeller Center tree lighting is set for tonight. Here’s what to know.
The lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree, an annual NYC tradition, is set for tonight. See what time it starts and more.
