Category: Bayonne News

The war of words continues in the ongoing battle between city and Board of Education officials about millions of dollars the administration says the board owes it for completed school projects. The figure is at least $7.4 million, if you count the money the administration of Mayor James Davis says has been reimbursed to the …

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Bayonne’s bravest not only know when to flex their muscles during firefighting, they also have an expertise they showcase in a kitchen. Long shifts in the firehouse lead to a number of hungry firefighters, and someone needed to please those palates. Cooking up a great meal for a large group goes hand in hand with …

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Informed sources said recently that Superior Court Judge Esther Suarez will be named as the new Hudson County prosecutor as part of a compromise agreement, provided Gov. Christopher Christie signs off on the deal. Suarez, a native of Bayonne, served as counsel for the city of Hoboken before moving on to become a superior court …

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Scholarship opportunity for high school juniors and seniors announced The city of Bayonne’s participation in the Louis Bay 2nd Future Municipal Leaders Scholarship offers Bayonne high school juniors and seniors an opportunity for additional assistance. Provided through a partnership between the city and the New Jersey State League of Municipalities, the high school students are …

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The free for all over the alleged $11.8 million in missing school projects money has reached new heights, with the Board of Education Finance Committee submitting a letter published in last week’s Bayonne Community News denying the city’s claims that the money’s missing – and then a city official refuting all of the BBOE’s assertions. …

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A Bayonne police officer already charged by federal officials with alleged police brutality has additionally been charged with allegedly obtaining a fraudulent loan, and then allegedly making false statements about it, according to a criminal complaint handed down by the United States District Court, the District of New Jersey. Domenico Lillo, 44, a Bayonne police …

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Keep an open mind. That was the message on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at the “Planet Prison, Understanding the Life of an Ex-offender” program held at New Jersey City University in Jersey City. At the event, three former prison inmates, including Richard Brent, 29, of Jersey City, talked about their life experiences before, during, and after …

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In November, Marist High School senior Matthew Cabrera set out on a mission: create something that would make life just a bit easier for students, administrators, and staff at his school, as well as prospective students, but not let his project adversely affect his academic work, the many extracurricular activities he’s involved in, or his …

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Purchase of Bayonne Energy Center to have city benefits With Macquarie Infrastructure Company announcing on Feb. 5 that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Bayonne Energy Center, Mayor James Davis says it will be a win-win situation for the company and the city. “Macquarie’s purchase shows their continued investment in Bayonne,” Davis …

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