Fire on Church Street in Downtown Montclair Monday Afternoon, Fire Department on the Scene
A fire was reported on Church Street in downtown Montclair on Monday afternoon, drawing a response from local fire crews. According to initial reports and eyewitness accounts, emergency responders were seen on the scene near Church Street, with smoke visible in the area. The extent of the fire and any potential...
5 Jersey City smoke shops shut down after joint operation with DEA
Five smoke shops were shut down and multiple arrests made following a coordinated operation targeting illegal marijuana and vape sales in Jersey City, officials said. The raids followed a weekslong investigation prompted by community complaints about unregulated marijuana sales and prohibited goods, including...
One NJ District’s $18 Million Problem Just Led To A Major School Closure
An Essex County school district has approved a major closure plan as it tries to dig out of a nearly $18 million budget deficit.
‘Organizational Collapse’ Contributed to Snow Removal Failures, Says New Report
In newly released findings, Jersey City has blamed an “organizational collapse” in the Public Works Department for response failures during the first blizzard of 2026. 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...
Wingstop Opening New Location In Secaucus New Jersey
Find out which Jersey Shore spots serve the best wings!
David J. Farber, Jersey City-Born ‘Grandfather of the Internet,’ Dies at 91
Jersey City native David J. Farber, a computer scientist and privacy advocate, sometimes called the “grandfather of the internet,” died Feb. 7 at his home in Tokyo at age 91. By sharing your email address with us, you’ll be entitled to view two Jersey City Times articles each...
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.
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...
Mamdani’s New York Is Starting to Take Shape
The new administration is cutting off the private legal support Eric Adams extended on the city’s behalf to himself and his police officer pals, and rolling out a new Office of Public Safety that’s a far cry from the ambitious Department he’s promised. The FAQ NYC hosts discuss all that and much more, including...
