These 11 New Jersey Cities Gave Birth To Some Of The Biggest Music Legends
New Jersey might be known for its beaches, boardwalks, and bustling cities, but this state has also given the world some of the most unforgettable voices in music history. From crooners who defined an era to rock icons who became household names, the Garden State has quietly served as the launching pad for legendary...
This Restored New Jersey Landmark From The 1920s Is Pure Architectural Magic
Have you ever wished you could step straight into another era without leaving New Jersey? I know I have – and walking into Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Jersey City felt exactly like that. Built in 1929, it’s not just a theater, it’s a living echo of the Jazz...
‘I’m still shaking.’ 2 people injured in Bay Ridge apartment fire, according to FDNY
Fire officials say the call for the fire came in just before noon on Thursday on Fort Hamilton Parkway, prompting 79 fire and EMS personnel.
NYC Correction officer busted with stash of weapons in car – including assault rifle,...
An off-duty city Department of Correction officer was arrested this week for allegedly driving around with a stash of weapons in his car – including an assault rifle, a shotgun and a machete, prosecutors said. Cops stopped Johnathan Williams, 40, after he made an improper left turn in his Honda at 161st Place and...
Weehawken family offers $5k reward for any info on missing 20-year-old son
A Weehawken family is now offering a $5,000 reward for any information on their missing 20-year-old son, who has been missing for about six weeks. Emilio Acosta has been missing since December 18th, as HCV first reported, last seen on surveillance camera footage at a Secaucus gas station. According to...
Man charged with murder in New York City high-rise gas explosion
New York High Rise Fire ASSOCIATED PRESS A deadly gas explosion in a New York City high-rise last weekend was traced to an intruder who disconnected a stove to steal and sell it, prosecutors said Thursday. The suspect, Samuel Calderon, was being held without bail after his arraignment on murder, burglary and other...
Hudson County man appeals conviction, argues traffic stop and search were unconstitutional
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – A Hudson County man convicted on weapons charges is appealing his case, arguing that the trial court wrongly denied his motion to suppress evidence obtained during what he says was an illegal traffic stop and unlawful police search. According to the brief filed April 16, 2025,…
Hoboken to Welcome Waterfront Restaurant & Lounge; More Dining News
A stylish new waterfront restaurant and lounge with a dynamic dinner and cocktail program opens on February 6. Led by executive chef Bud Carter (formerly of The Butcher’s Block), the menu will spotlight steak, seafood and handmade pastas, with weekly rotating specials. Cocktails will feature creative spins on classic...
NYPD releases body cam footage in fatal police shooting inside Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
The footage, released by the NYPD, captures a tense encounter on Jan. 8 inside the hospital, where officers responded to multiple 911 calls about a suicidal patient armed with a weapon.
I Shared About Shoveling My NYC Neighbors, and the Internet Pounced
Over a foot of snow fell in New York City over the weekend, the kind that turns everyday logistics into minor survival challenges. As with most cities, in NYC there are two sides of every street. But when it comes to NYC snow removal, there’s a good side of the street, and a not-so-good side of the street. In NYC,...
