Soriano, 56, passed away on Oct. 2, 2026. Born in Jersey City, he graduated from Marist High School in Bayonne before earning his bachelor's degree from Saint Peter's University in Jersey City.

A West New York woman is facing federal criminal charges after authorities said she voted in two federal elections before becoming a U.S. citizen and lied on her naturalization application.

Sacco, who turns 80 next month, said he is stepping down because of health challenges he has faced over the past year. HudPost confirmed the mayor was recently treated for skin cancer and underwent surgery. He will leave office later this month and will not run in next year's election.

The standoff began around 9:46 a.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, when New Jersey State Parole officers requested help carrying out an arrest warrant at a home on Paterson Plank Road. According to police, the parolee, identified as Sahil Ram, armed himself with a knife and barricaded himself inside the residence to avoid being arrested.

Hudson County and five of its municipalities have moved to take a heliport operator to court over the impact of tourist helicopter flights on local communities.

Stan's was founded in 1946 by two returning World War II veterans and brothers-in-law, Pete Stanich and Ray Cerrito, with the name taken from the first letters of Stanich's last name.

"Had I chosen to run for re-election, we would have introduced another budget with no tax increase for Jersey City residents..."