Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Bayonne driver hits vehicles near Holland Tunnel Abdurrahe Ali, 31, of Bayonne, received a summons for reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident after he allegedly swiped one car near the Holland Tunnel on Dec. 22, and then went onto allegedly hit several other vehicles. Port Authority spokesperson Joseph Pentangelo said two people …
On Dec. 16, the motorcade stretched for blocks down Kennedy Boulevard, made up of McCabe ambulances, as well as a host of EMS services from around the county and state, all coming to pay tribute to a comrade who had died while off duty during the early-morning hours of Dec. 12. “Michael never said no,” …
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They came up the center aisle bearing the infant Jesus, students of Marist High School dressed up as Joseph and Mary for what has become an annual tradition. In a crèche that depicts the birth of Jesus, the manger is usually left vacant until Christmas Day. But in this reenactment, Christmas came early for students …
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An old policy for Jersey City Medical Center ambulance service sparked controversy this week because it seemed to indicate that EMTs bring all patients to Jersey City Medical Center unless a patient specifically directs them to another hospital or there is a specific medical need to go to a hospital other than JCMC. The 2003 …
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Payne recognized as defender of children The First Focus Campaign for Children, a national bipartisan children’s advocacy group, recognized Rep. Donald M. Payne, Jr. as a “Defender of Children” for leadership on issues important to children during 2013. “Lots of politicians talk about kids’ issues, but few back it up,” said Bruce Lesley, president of …
When Rubert Holmes entered the Bayonne High School auditorium Dec. 4, students took a moment to applaud. The two-time-Tony-Award-winning playwright and songwriter had slipped unceremoniously through the side door. In dim light, he could have been anyone, a janitor or a teacher. He wore a blue jacket and a scarf, and seemed somewhat shy at …
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The weather outside may be frightful, and for the homeless, there’s little that’s delightful during this time of year. There’s a way for you to help: Attend a choir concert this Wednesday, Dec. 18 at Saint Aedan’s: The Saint Peter’s University Church in Jersey City starting at 7 p.m. Donations of a new blanket or …
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A suspect who returned to the scene of a burglary for which he had been charged in 2012 allegedly burglarized the same home in 2013, said Police Chief Ralph Scianni. A police detective apprehended Juan Aguilar, 30, of Bayonne while he was allegedly attempting another burglary on Dec. 5 in the midtown area. During the …
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For the seventh year, Mike Miselis, vice president of the Cal Ripken Baseball League, said he is heading the “Make a Kid Smile” campaign. “Last year we brought in the second highest total ever, $7,150, and made around 70 kids happy for Christmas,” he said. To date for the past six years we have raised …
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In an election season that started months earlier than anyone expected, Leonard R. Kantor has announced that he will run for the first ward council seat—not part of any ticket. Setting his sights lower than his previous mayoral efforts, Kantor said he will seek election to the council in order to address concerns of residents …
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