Bayonne Briefs

Corrections In an article last week that covered the ongoing teachers’ contract negotiations, The Bayonne Community News said that employees of the City of Bayonne are on the NJ Direct 15 insurance plan. Those employees are no longer on that plan. They are enrolled in the NJ Direct 20/30 plan, which has copays of $20 …

Celebrating Sinatra at 101

To the Editor: My annual salute celebrating Frank Sinatra’s birthday, December 12, continues. His legions of fans include Peggy King and the All-Star Jazz Trio, big band singer, Harry Prime talent promoter/musician Billy Jon Coogan, Chris Valenti, program director of WYYR, music archivist Anthony DiFlorio III, actress Jane Powell, singer Tony Bennett, author Will Friedwald, …

Local teen asks for public donations after he allegedly broke law climbing on buildings

WEEHAWKEN – On Kickstarter and other fundraising pages, people seek funds for their sick children, charity endeavors, and sometimes, artistic projects. But one local teenager is looking for funds for his legal fees after he’s been caught posting photos of dangerous climbs on skyscrapers. The local teen was recently charged with reckless endangerment and trespassing …

Local teen asks for public donations after he allegedly broke law climbing on buildings

WEEHAWKEN – On Kickstarter and other fundraising pages, people seek funds for their sick children, charity endeavors, and sometimes, artistic projects. But one local teenager is looking for funds for his legal fees after he’s been caught posting photos of dangerous climbs on skyscrapers. The local teen was recently charged with reckless endangerment and trespassing …

Police warn drivers about drunk driving

HOBOKEN—The Hoboken Police Department announced their participation in the statewide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. From Dec. 9 to Jan 1 law enforcement officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols, looking for motorists who may be driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. “Good job with DWI arrests last night …

Water main break shuts down light rail service near Exchange Place

JERSEY CITY — A large water main break in Jersey City has closed down operations of the Hudson Bergen Light Rail between Exchange Place and Marin Boulevard, city officials said. People who take transportation to Exchange Place can get out and walk to Marin. A 12-inch main broke around 4 a.m. on Dec. 13 near …

Water main break shuts down light rail service near Exchange Place

JERSEY CITY — A large water main break in Jersey City has closed down operations of the Hudson Bergen Light Rail between Exchange Place and Marin Boulevard, city officials said. People who take transportation to Exchange Place can get out and walk to Marin. A 12-inch main broke around 4 a.m. on Dec. 13 near …