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December 1, 2015

Police Confirm Reports of Shots fired at 7/11

By Bayonne Local Bot

NJ.com is reporting that police were called to respond to gun shots heard at the 7/11 located on 20th Street and Avenue C.  Police responded to reports of gunshots at the 7/11 early on Saturday morning. No injuries were reported.

This would be the 3rd time this year that shots rang out in Bayonne. The other two incidents happened at locations close to Saturdays shooting. Victims were injured in the other two incidents. We will keep you posted on any information at it emerges.

 

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Tom 10:16pm on December 3, 2015

Weren't 5 people shot on Father's Day ? 63rd & Blvd

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On October 11, 2014
Stay tuned tomorrow for a Special Sunday Op-Ed Piece on the first...
 
Bayonne Nun, Sister Demjanovich, Moves Closer to Sainthood
On October 4, 2014
 
Bayonne Bridge to Close this Weekend
On September 26, 2014
The Bayonne Bridge will be closed for a portion of the...
 
Leaf Pickup to Begin
On September 24, 2014
The City of Bayonne will conduct curbside pick-up of autumn leaves...
 
New Recycling System to be Implemented
On September 22, 2014
Bayonne has a new contractor that receives the paper, cardboard, cans,...
 
Local Teachers Win “Teachers of the Year”
On September 21, 2014
Congratulations to Ms. Edith Balint and Mrs. Donna Killmer, the 2014...
 
Street Paving Program to Begin
On September 20, 2014
Bayonne’s 2014 street-paving program will start on or about Monday, September...
 
ArcLight Capital Retains Morgan Stanley to Shop Bayonne Energy Center
On September 18, 2014
ArcLight Capital Partners LLC has retained Morgan Stanley to advise on...
 
United Water Begins Hydrant Flushing Program in Bayonne
On September 17, 2014
United Water will begin to flush hydrants throughout Bayonne, beginning Monday,...
 
United Way: 13% of Bayonne Residents Under Poverty Line 30% Underemployed
On September 15, 2014
By James Holanda   According to the United Way Bayonne residents...
 
Bayonne group to Hold 9/11 Vigil Tonight
On September 11, 2014
The September 11…Bayonne Remembers Committee has announced that plans are being...
 
More “Nephewtism” at City Hall
On September 11, 2014
By Scott Marlow City Hall hired another nephew. Don’t worry, this...
 
Recycle Your “Tech Waste” with DPW Program
On September 10, 2014
The Bayonne Department of Public Works does curbside pick-up of old...
 
Bayonne Bridge to Close this Weekend
On September 10, 2014
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has advised...
 
Christie: Sports Betting now Legal in NJ, Boon for Bayonne’s OTB “Winners”
On September 8, 2014
TRENTON – (AP) – New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie issued a...
 
Bayonne group to Hold 9/11 Vigil
On September 6, 2014
The September 11…Bayonne Remembers Committee has announced that plans are being...
 
City on potential life saving signs: “Not our Jurisdiction”
On September 5, 2014
by Scott Marlow Recently NJ.COM did a story on the lack of potential life saving...
 
Spaces available for the City of Bayonne Division of Recreation Young Children’s Pre-School Program
On September 4, 2014
Spaces are still available for the City of Bayonne Division of...
 
Teachers protest Bayonne mayor’s meeting Get one year deal in oral agreement
On September 3, 2014
BAYONNE – Teachers used the power of protest to force an...
 
Davis: Deal not “good enough” for teachers
On August 28, 2014
By Scott Marlow After days of negotiations between the teachers union...
 
Breaking: Fight at the Mayor’s Office?
On August 25, 2014
By Scott Marlow   According to inside sources at city hall,...
 
NY Times-Full of Character (Bayonne)
On August 23, 2014
 
Permit Zone to Extend, add Linnett Street
On August 21, 2014
 The Orange Permit Parking Zone has been expanded. In a letter...
 
Meadowlands business leaders offer $1.2B plan for sports complex that includes casinos, hotels and more
On August 20, 2014
Amid the growing chorus to build casinos in northern New Jersey,...
 
Parking Summonses for Street-Sweeping Suspended
On August 20, 2014
 Parking summonses for street-sweeping have been suspended from 1st Street to 6th Street...
 
Community Development Funds Available for Repairs
On August 19, 2014
Bayonne’s Community Development Program has funds available for home repairs. This...
 
Bayonne Bridge Closures
On August 16, 2014
This weekend’s scheduled closure of the Bayonne Bridge has been modified...
 
Council Chooses Lawyer from “Brat Case” To Run City Development
On August 14, 2014
By Scott Marlow   The Bayonne City Council voted unanimously to...
 
Bayonne Bridge Advisory
On August 13, 2014
 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has advised...
 
BMC Workers to Get New Contract
On August 12, 2014
Newly ratified contracts covering 400 RNs at Christ Hospital and 850 RNs and...
 
Taxes Due Today
On August 11, 2014
The Bayonne Tax Collector’s Office announced that third quarter property tax...
 
Schoolyard Legends?
On August 10, 2014
Who were the greatest Bayonne Schoolyard Legends and why? For example,...
 
Bayonne Bridge Closed this Weekend
On August 9, 2014
 
PSE&G to Upgrade Gas Facilities in Bayonne
On August 7, 2014
With approval of its Energy Strong program, Public Service Electric &...
 
Bayonne Bridge Closed
On August 7, 2014
 
Bayonne Medical Center Chargers Man 9K for Cut
On August 6, 2014
 
Bayonne Library: August Movie Lineup
On August 6, 2014
The following is the library’s upcoming movie schedule: Today: “Despicable Me,”...
 
Tonight is National Night Out!
On August 5, 2014
The Bayonne Police Department on Tuesday, August 5, for this year’s...
 
Bayonne Bridge Daytime Closures on Thursday, August 7
On August 5, 2014
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has advised...
 
Hometown Fair? Good Idea or Bad?
On August 4, 2014
 
Health Fair on Thursday, August 7 at Fitzpatrick Park
On August 4, 2014
The City of Bayonne is sponsoring a health fair on Thursday,...
 
Split Garbage Hauling, Quid Pro Quo Or Legitimate Complaint?
On July 31, 2014
One of the first acts of office for the new mayor...
 
Funds Available for Seniors and Disabled People With Damage From Hurricane Sandy
On July 30, 2014
Funds are available for seniors and disabled people whose homes were...
 
TRAVEL ADVISORY – BAYONNE BRIDGE WEEKEND CLOSURES TO RESUME AS WORK CONTINUES ON “RAISE THE ROADWAY” PROJECT
On July 28, 2014
Date: Jul 28, 2014 Press Release Number: 157-2014 Motorists are urged to use...
 
Dr. Howard Levine elected President of the Medical Staff at Bayonne Medical Center
On July 28, 2014
Hudson County, New Jersey (July, 2014) – CarePoint Health is pleased to...
 
Niekrasz Named Bayonne Police Chief, Sisk to Serve as Deputy Chief
On July 26, 2014
 Acting Police Chief Drew Niekrasz has been promoted to Chief of...
 
Bayonne police chief retires with huge unused comp time payout
On July 26, 2014
 
Scooter Visits Bayonne
On July 25, 2014
Scooter, the official mascot of the Staten Island Yankees, came to...
 
New Books at the Library
On July 23, 2014
The Bayonne Free Public Library expanded its collections during the month...
 
Bayonne Students Remove Debris from Bayonne Waterfront
On July 23, 2014
WaterFront...
 
Is This Really What People Think of Bayonne?
On July 23, 2014
Do you think people view us in this way? Please vote...
 
Sens. Booker, Menendez Announce $1.1M for NJ Fire Safety and Operations
On July 22, 2014
NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker (both...
 
Menendez calls for harsher response to Russia-Ukraine crisis in Bayonne
On July 21, 2014
 
Davis Hires 23 Year Old Nephew as Chief of Staff
On July 21, 2014
  By Scott Marlow, Bayonne Local Sources inside city hall have...
 
Crews battle fire at multi-family home on Avenue E; at least 3 families displaced
On July 20, 2014
BAYONNE – A fast-moving fire early this morning has displaced at...
 
Big Ten Network reschedules “Rutgers Day” for Aug. 1
On July 19, 2014
Better late than never. The Big Ten Network has rescheduled its...
 
Turnpike Update 7/18
On July 19, 2014
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority advises motorists that lane closures will...
 
Staten Island man dies after NYPD cop puts him in chokehold — SEE THE VIDEO
On July 18, 2014
 
Hero: Melvin Santiago Laid to Rest
On July 18, 2014
 
Rutgers Tuition to Rise about 2%
On July 17, 2014
 
Railroad Crossing Improvements Set for East 5th Street Connector
On July 16, 2014
Railroad crossing improvements will be installed on or about Tuesday, July...
 
Residents tell officials Bayonne Bridge construction project causes vibrating, noise
On July 15, 2014
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS  July 15, 2014 – 2:34 am EDT BAYONNE, New...
 
NJ Transit approves FY15 budget, funds to extend light-rail vehicles
On July 15, 2014
Yesterday,  New Jersey Transit ‘s board approved a $2 billion operating budget and $1.2...
 
Lupica: In Jersey City slaying, another hero is brought down by a gun
On July 14, 2014
 
Rookie Jersey City Police Officer Killed During Armed Robbery
On July 13, 2014
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Jul 13, 2014, 10:51 AM ET By...
 
33 Things You Didn’t Know About Bayonne
On July 11, 2014
      To Finish off, here is a whole bunch...
 
Sucker Punch Suspect due in Hudson County Court Today.
On July 11, 2014
 
Re-Opening of City Cooling Stations
On July 11, 2014
The cooling centers,located at the city’s senior citizen centers, will be...
 
City Council Members to Hold Meeting Monday, July 14, on Bayonne Bridge Issues
On July 11, 2014
The city council will hold a meeting for Bayonne residents to discuss...
 
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Political Insiders: The Week of the Walkout
On May 1, 2017
By W. Homer Axford Just had to travel up to the...