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Squirrel gets into second-grade classroom in Jersey City, scratches two children
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September 20, 2012, 12:50PM
The squirrel jumped on three students, scratching two of them, said district spokeswoman Paula Christen. Full story »
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Carteret Avenue in Jersey City closed indefinitely to all but local vehicular traffic
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September 20, 2012, 4:29PM
Carteret Avenue in Jersey City has been indefinitely closed to all but local vehicular traffic due to deteriorating roadway conditions, a city official announced today. The city this afternoon closed the roadway, which runs for about six blocks in the city’s Greenville section, and it plans to place physical barricades there tonight. The city plans to assess the extent... Full story »
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72-year-old man whacks super with cane when she shows up to clean apartment, police say
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September 20, 2012, 4:23PM
A 72-year-old Jersey City man is accused of whacking his super with a walking cane after she entered his apartment to do some cleaning, police reports said. James Hodgdon, of Kennedy Boulevard near Carlton Avenue, was charged Wednesday evening with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, police reports said. According to the victim, she entered... Full story »
Linden man tells Jersey City cops a robber shot him in the foot, stole his phone
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September 20, 2012, 3:59PM
Reports state that the incident took place just after midnight this morning on Yale Avenue. Full story »
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Photographer blends old world charm with sights of Hoboken's
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September 20, 2012, 3:55PM
Hoboken artist Roslyn Rose launched an exhibition "Hoboken from Afar" Saturday at the Hoboken Historical Museum that combines photos from Hoboken and Europe. The works of Rose, a New Jersey native and longtime Hoboken resident, will be on exhibit at the museum at 1301 Hudson St. for six weeks starting Saturday and ending Nov. 4. The show features photo... Full story »
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Man charged with trying to strangle and rip nipple piercing off mother of his children
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September 20, 2012, 3:35PM
A Jersey City man charged with trying to strangle the mother of his children and attempting to rip a piercing from her nipple made his first court appearance on the charges yesterday. Bail for Maurice J. Mincey, 27, of Van Wagenen Avenue, was set at $50,000 with a 10 percent cash option when he appeared in Central Judicial Processing... Full story »
Former Hoboken Mayor David Roberts appointed to Roman Catholic scholarship board
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September 20, 2012, 3:32PM
HOBOKEN -- Former mayor David Roberts was recently appointed to the board of trustees of the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children under the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Roberts joined the 25-member board on Sept. 12 and will serve a renewable three-year term, officials said. “I'm so happy to be able to help give these bright young students the opportunity... Full story »
Lawyer defending man on murder charge says her client is innocent
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September 20, 2012, 3:26PM
“Someone out there is a brutal killer and has gotten away with it,” said defense attorney Milagros Comacho. Full story »
Firefighters put out dryer fire in Union City
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September 20, 2012, 3:20PM
A small dryer fire in Union City sent firefighters to the scene early yesterday morning. No damage or injuries were reported. Full story »
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North Bergen man admits to stealing gold chain, police say
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September 20, 2012, 3:17PM
Reports state that the incident took place near the intersection of Bergenline Avenue and 76th Street on Aug. 29. Full story »
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A paean to Jersey City, courtesy of The New York Times
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September 20, 2012, 3:10PM
A transplant to Jersey City from Brooklyn, Jessanne Collins tells her Jersey City love story in an edition of Townies by The New York Times. Full story »
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Stars of 'Psych' to appear at Hoboken Bark in the Park fundraiser
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September 20, 2012, 2:46PM
"Pysch" stars Maggie Lawson and James Roday will appear at Liberty Humane Society's 9th annual Bark in the Park fundraiser next week. Full story »
Despite hurdles, light rail closer than ever to reaching Bergen County
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September 20, 2012, 2:35PM
Officials said the project is still a long way from breaking ground Full story »
Body of George Washington Bridge jumper recovered along North Bergen shoreline
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September 20, 2012, 2:30PM
The body found along the North Bergen shoreline this morning was that of a New York man who jumped off the George Washington Bridge last night, the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office said today. Port Authority police are handling the investigation and their spokesman didn't immediately respond to provide more information. Full story »
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Restrictions on visitors at Jersey City Medical Center lifted, one day after burst pipe floods elevator banks
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September 20, 2012, 2:30PM
Normal visiting hours at the Jersey City Medical Center have resumed, more than a day after a burst pipe led the hospital to restrict visitation. Full story »
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Hoboken mayor says outgoing Councilwoman Carol Marsh will be 'sorely missed'
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September 20, 2012, 1:45PM
“I want to thank Councilwoman Marsh for the enormous contributions that she has made to our city in her many years of public service," Mayor Dawn Zimmer said in the statement. Full story »
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