Jersey City’s Largest Italian Festival Returns for 124th Year This August
La Festa Italiana returns to Jersey City on Aug. 5 for a five-day run of live entertainment, Italian food, family-friendly rides and religious tradition near Holy Rosary Church. The festival will take place through Aug. 9 on Sixth and Brunswick streets, operating from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 2 p.
Restored Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Jersey City announces three shows
After undergoing an extensive restoration, the ornately decorated Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Jersey City will reopen this fall, with three shows already announced. Derek Hough’s “Dance for the Holidays,” on Dec. 8, went on sale last week, and two concerts will go on sale this week: Shyne with Barrington Levy and Lil’ Cea
Local News: Major Indictment Targets Violent Hudson Valley Gang
In a significant law enforcement operation, federal prosecutors have unveiled a sweeping 15-count indictment against members and associates of one of the most notorious street gangs in the Hudson Valley, known as the “Bad Boys” set of the Trinitarios gang, or BB7,. This gang has been implicated in a series of violent c
NYC’s Just Salad Planning Second Jersey City Location
A New York City-based salad chain is looking to open their third Hudson County outpost in one of Jersey City’s most prominent buildings as Just Salad has their sights set on an Exchange Place tower. Just Salad is applying to open at 99 Hudson Street, which became New Jersey’s...
Magnolia Bakery Opening New Locations in Hudson + Bergen Counties
The iconic Magnolia Bakery, known for its famous banana pudding, picture-perfect cupcakes, and cameo in Sex and the City, is coming to New Jersey. Magnolia Bakery has announced on LinkedIn that franchise agreements have been signed for several New Jersey counties, though it has not released complete details on all loca
Man, 70, punched in face by suspect demanding money at Brooklyn bus stop
Man, 70, punched in face by suspect demanding money at Brooklyn bus stop
Orange County student killed by stray bullet in Bronx shooting
Jacob Freytes, 12, was riding his bike outside a bodega when he was hit. Police arrested a 45-year-old man on murder and other charges.
New York man accused of scamming tens of thousands from Lenoir County elderly duo
LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A New York man is accused of scamming tens of thousands from two elderly people in Lenoir County. Ravi Punia was charged on June 12 with obtaining property by false pretenses, possession of stolen goods, and two counts of obtaining identification using false information. Deputies...
NYPD identifies suspect in killing of Bay Ridge mother more than a month after...
Officers responded to Maria Santos Flores’ home on 85th Street shortly after 9 a.m. June 20. Police found the 36-year-old mother dead with her throat slit.
New York’s Winter Could Be Mild But Very Dangerous
A warmer-than-normal winter sounds great, but meteorologists warn New Yorkers shouldn't get too comfortable. The forecast comes with a major catch.
