Long Island Rail Road could see its first strike in three decades
For the first time in three decades, Long Island Rail Road workers could strike in just weeks, which would shut down all train service. The MTA is already getting buses ready. The LIRR system is the largest commuter rail network in the nation. 300,000 people a day depend on the trains from Long Island to New York City and back. The two sides have...
Stevens hosts 2nd annual research week
From April 20 to 24, Stevens hosted the second annual undergraduate research week. Iterating on feedback from last year, the week was filled with meaningful events designed for students to network, learn from each other, and strengthen community bonds. The Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR) defined undergraduate research as “a...
NYPD and Bronx DA Bust Massive Car Theft Ring with 16 Arrests and Over...
The NYPD and Bronx District Attorney announced 16 arrests in a major auto theft ring that allegedly stole 15 cars and over 700 parts worth more than $1.2 million across multiple New York City boroughs.
Deer hunt in N.J.’s 2nd-largest city kills 94
Wildlife specialists used rifles to kill 94 deer within a fenced-off section of Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey state officials said. The five-day, state-ordered hunt began March 30 within a 200-acre section of the park long closed to the public due to contamination, state Department of Environmental Protection spokesperson Larry Hajna said.
Harrison recreation center could have a new name; community members say no
For 60 years the recreation center in Harrison has been named after Sollazzo Sr. A man described as the heart and soul of the place.
Best Bakeries in Hudson County: Local Favorites
If you spend any time exploring the neighborhoods right across the river from Manhattan, you quickly realize something special about the local food scene. Hudson County is a massive melting pot of cultures, and nowhere’s this more obvious than in its bakeries. From old-school Italian pastry shops and Hoboken...
Doctor and son accused of running dangerous side-business scheme in New York
Officials announced Thursday that a doctor and his son have been accused of operating a family-run pill mill in New York, in what authorities describe as a brazen abuse of medical authority to fuel the illegal distribution of prescription drugs. Over a roughly three-month period in 2022, the physician allegedly...
Hoboken rental property, would-be redevelopment site, trades for $2.2 million, Marcus says
106 Willow Ave. in Hoboken — Courtesy: Marcus & Millichap. A private investor in Hoboken has purchased a vacant apartment building with redevelopment potential, paying nearly $2.2 million in a deal arranged by Marcus & Millichap. According to a news release, the 6,400-square-foot brick structure occupies a 2,500-square-foot lot...
A Growing Number of New Yorkers Are Packing Up and Leaving—Here’s Where They’re Moving...
New York City has long been known for its energy, opportunity, and fast-paced lifestyle, but for many residents, the rising cost of living is becoming harder to manage. A new report suggests that more people are deciding it’s no longer worth the financial strain. According to a recent analysis...
Jersey City Police Chase and Arrest Suspected Burglar Who Fled on Electric Scooter
A man suspected of committing burglaries in Jersey City was arrested Thursday morning after fleeing on an electric scooter. By sharing your email address with us, you’ll be entitled to view two Jersey City Times articles each month. In addition, you’ll be signed up for the daily email “Jersey City Today, ” the weekly “This Weekend” events email, and our Sunday news roundup email.
