Romano contemplated retirement since last year, not backing Bautista as successor
Hudson County Board of Commissioners Chair Anthony “Stick” Romano (D-5) is retiring, looking forward to private life and is also not supporting Ron Bautista to succeed him despite having broad Democratic party support, he told HCV. “I had spoken about it in previous months, it wasn’t a surprise...
Little Silver man admits role in $1.5 million kickback scheme
A Little Silver man who served as the director of parks for Hudson County has admitted to his role in a $1.5 million kickback scheme. On March 5, Thomas A. DeLeo, 76, pleaded guilty in front of U.S. District Judge Claire C. Cecchi to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud and conspiracy to commit money...
Hoboken Loses a Neighborhood Favorite After 10 Years
The Roost Outpost coffee shop in Hoboken has closed its doors as the owners could not secure a lease extension.
Solomon: ‘Jersey City residents deserved better during the January storm’
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon’s administration has released their after action report related to the January 25th blizzard, where he admitted that cleaned efforts were lackluster: “Residents deserved better.”. “Jersey City residents deserved better during the January storm, and they know it, and so do I. This...
North Bergen Man Killed In Union City Shooting: Prosecutor
A 42-year-old North Bergen man was shot and killed in Union City Monday morning, March 23, authorities said. At 1:50 a.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired at Bergenline Avenue and 44th Street and located David Pulgarin with gunshot wounds, Hudson County Prosecutor Wayne Mello said…
Two Former Hudson County Parks Directors Charged in Bribery Scheme
Federal prosecutors charged two former directors of the Hudson County Department of Parks and Community Services this week with accepting bribes and kickbacks from a county contractor in exchange for steering government contracts. Thomas A. DeLeo, 76, of Little Silver, who served as Parks Department Director from...
New Wingstop Location Coming Soon To New Jersey
Find out which Jersey Shore spots serve the best wings!
NYC Driver Gets 12 To 15 Years For Christmas Night Carnage On Somerset Bridge
A New York City man who drove the wrong way over Somerset's Veterans Memorial Bridge on Christmas night 2023, killing three members of a Seekonk family, has been sentenced to 12 to 15 years in state prison, closing a case that has gripped the South Coast for months. Adam Gauthier,...
5 Union City cops suspended after DUIs, fights with civilians, & more in 2025
Five Union City police officers were suspended in 2025 after facing charges involving driving under the influence (DUI), altercations with civilians, among other infractions, according to their Annual Major Discipline Report. Police Officer Mauricio Garces was suspended for 180 days after sustaining charges of...
NYPD officers injured after being attacked by crowd of teens
A chaotic snowball fight in Washington Square Park turned violent earlier this year when a crowd of teenagers targeted NYPD officers, leaving several with facial injuries and sending multiple officers to the hospital. What began as a playful gathering ended with an attack on police that city leaders quickly labeled...
