Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Alleged shoplifter charged with taking baby goods Levi J. Huggins, 42, of Jersey City, was charged with shoplifting from ShopRite on Sept. 22 after he allegedly attempted to take $599.66 worth of baby products. The police said the store’s loss prevention officer spotted Huggins allegedly putting things into a large black duffle bag and attempting …
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The day after reading a letter complaining about catch basins being clogged with weeds and litter along Avenue E, Steve Gallo, who serves as city business administrator and executive director of the Municipal Utilities Authority, was out on the road to check it out – but could not find the problem. The letter complained about …
Continue reading “Catching hell for catch basins?
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Independents will run in Assembly election A challenge brought against independent challenger Denis Wilbeck in the upcoming special election for the 31st Assembly District seat brought by the Hudson County Democratic Organization was thrown out by an administrative law judge last week. Incumbent Assemblyman Jason O’Donnell filed suit challenging the validity of qualifying signatures for …
Two conditions in the city’s contract to sell a portion of the peninsula to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for a container port make it possible that the $235 million the city may collect on the sale could be reduced by as much as $50 million if those conditions are not …
Continue reading “PA deal conditions could cost Bayonne $50 million
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Until he was officially sworn-in as assemblyman for the 31st District on Sept. 20, Jason O’Donnell felt a little like an unofficial college student sitting in on classes. While Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver let him attend all of the Assembly sessions, including committees, he really wasn’t yet a member of that body – even though …
Continue reading “He’s official – until November, at least
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At first glance, Dogtopia on Avenue E near 19th Street resembles a daycare center for pre-kindergarten kids, a place that provides play areas, sleep space for naps, and a kitchen for lunches and snacks. But it’s actually a playground for dogs. Providing daycare for dogs is not a new concept. Dogtopia is a national franchise. …
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Grand Jury to hear case on driver who overturned taxi on Route 440 Roberto Alejandro Isaac, 37, of Jersey City, will face possible indictment when a grand jury hears evidence about his alleged attempt to elude police in a cab – reportedly stolen – in a high speed chase that ended up overturning the cab …
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Port Authority authorizes $1 billion for Bayonne Bridge solution The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners has officially agreed to set aside up to $1 billion to raise the height of the Bayonne Bridge to keep the port of New York and New Jersey viable for future shipping. The Bayonne …
Ever since he was five years old, Nicholas Cerbone has wanted to play baseball in the big leagues. He will turn 13 this year, and has already racked up an impressive record of accomplishments. Cerbone will join the Babe Ruth League when the season opens next spring. “This was a very good year,” said his …
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In the hours prior to this year’s memorial to the victims of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, passengers on an outgoing Royal Caribbean cruise ship gathered at the bow and side to gaze down at Bayonne’s memorial. For many on the shore – who began to gather more than two hours prior to the …
Continue reading “A clear day in September
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