Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Police seeking information on attempted bank robbery Bayonne Police have asked for the public’s assistance to solve a Dec. 24 attempted bank robbery, according to Capt. Robert Geisler. At 11:34 a.m. that day, a man walked into the Garden State Community Bank, 949 Broadway, at the corner of 46th Street, went to the customer service …
As 2014 began, many Bayonne residents may have suspected it would be a year of change for the city, with an impending municipal election, continued negotiations on a teachers’ contract, and major renovation work being done on the city’s landmark bridge. But few probably realized just what a ride the year would be. From the …
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Application deadline approaching for students seeking scholarships abroad The application deadline for the 2015-2016 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad scholarship program is January 7, 2015. The program provides full scholarships to American high school students to experience overseas communities and cultures, preparing students to collaborate on world challenges such as human rights, community …
Ever since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, local bloggers and journalists have told stories of being stopped by police from taking photographs in train and bus stations, and near bridges and ports. But is there really a law against this, and if so, what’s behind it? As it turns out, there are no …
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Bayonne’s east side will be home to a hotel that will serve Royal Caribbean Cruise line passengers and New York City tourists if city officials and any one of a number of developers vying for such a project have their way. Bayonne already has one motel, the Hudson Plaza, on Route 440 on the west …
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If you’re hungry and searching for a hometown restaurant with inviting décor, excellent service, and delicious food, KP Sarelli’s may be just the place for you. Located at 241 Broadway in Bayonne, the restaurant is accessible not only by car, but also by the Broadway bus line and the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail’s 8th Street Station. …
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Marist junior receives firsthand look into the world of medicine For 16-year-old Nicole Caceres of Marist, a nine-day conference on medicine in New York was a life-changing experience. After being awarded a grant, the junior attended the National Youth Leadership Forum in Medicine in November. The forum allows high school students to explore medical careers, …
Construction at the former Military Ocean Terminal, which has been stalled for years as the city was mired in lawsuits with developers, may now be able to move forward as Bayonne reaches settlements with the remaining three companies involved, city officials said. A major step was taken at the Dec. 10 City Council meeting, when …
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Whether it’s the memory of receiving the first present each year because they were the youngest child, or of being the oldest sibling and enjoying watching the younger one’s sheer delight on the morning of Dec. 25, the positive memories of Christmases past are seared into the minds of Hudson County residents. For Anita Detto …
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Bayonne resident Corrado DiVincenzo is concerned about the gateways into the city and specifically about the John F. Kennedy Boulevard entrance. DiVincenzo’s concerns were aired at the Dec. 10 City Council meeting where he spoke in the public portion at the beginning of the meeting. He cited graffiti, garbage, un-mowed grass, and even a fallen …
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