Bayonne Record Fair happening this Saturday:
12–5 PM at the Bayonne Community Museum, 229 Broadway.
We hope to see some familiar faces there, and some new ones!
Follow Bayonne Record Fair on IG for details and vendor list.
https://www.instagram.com/bayonnerecordfair/

Entertainment schedule included in article

Anyone sick of the fire alarms going off at Bay151? It’s 10:43pm. Wtf….I’m literally watching the fire house not respond either.

I’m in New Jersey and looking for advice regarding an accident involving a city-owned police vehicle.

September 24 — Accident
I parked my car near a light rail station before going to work. When I returned, my car was gone. I called the police and discovered it had been towed after a police SUV responding to an emergency struck my parked vehicle and another parked car. According to the police report, the officer claimed the steering wheel locked while making a turn, causing him to lose control and hit both vehicles. My car sustained significant damage and is currently not drivable safely.

September 29 — Filed a Tort Claim
I went to City Hall and filed a formal Notice of Tort Claim against the city. I received a stamped confirmation that it was filed. That same day, I visited the impound lot to inspect my car and retrieve my personal belongings. At this point, I decided to wait for the city’s insurance/claims administrator instead of filing through my own insurance. I figured that since a city-owned police vehicle caused the accident while my car was legally parked and unoccupied, the city would handle the damage directly.

September 29 – October 11 — No Progress
I repeatedly contacted the city to find out who was handling the claim. I also emailed their legal department and followed up. I was told the process takes time and that I likely wouldn’t hear back immediately. Meanwhile, my car remained in impound, I had no transportation, and storage fees continued accumulating.

October 12 — City’s Claims Administrator Finally Contacted Me
The city’s third-party claims administrator finally called. They told me I needed to file the collision claim through my OWN auto insurance, and that they would reimburse my deductible after the claim was processed. I specifically asked whether they would cover the repairs or total-loss value directly, and they said no. They also requested my insurance declarations page showing my coverage and deductible. So after almost three weeks of waiting, I finally opened a claim through my own insurance.

October 13 — More Expenses
I received calls from my insurance company and a rental car company.
My insurance representative also mentioned that the city apparently wasn’t aware of the accident or claim, which confused me because there was already a police report and I had filed a formal Tort Claim weeks earlier. My insurance then explained that before my vehicle could be transported to a repair facility for inspection, I needed to: Pay approximately $1,000 in accumulated impound/storage fees. Pay an additional $265 towing charge. The impound fees continue increasing by $50 per day. My insurer said I should be reimbursed, but I’m trying to get clarification about exactly who will cover these expenses. My rental coverage is also limited to $40/day with a $1,200 maximum.

My Questions

1. Is it normal in New Jersey for a city to make you use your own collision insurance when a police vehicle hits your legally parked car?
2. Could this not-at-fault collision claim increase my insurance premium?
3. Can I recover all the towing, impound, and storage fees, particularly since I was waiting for the city to process my claim?
4. Can I pursue reimbursement for rental expenses beyond my own policy limits?
5. Is there any point in consulting an attorney, or would that just cost more than I could realistically recover?

I’m frustrated because I had absolutely no involvement in causing this accident. My vehicle was legally parked and unoccupied, yet I’ve gone nearly three weeks without transportation and now have to pay substantial fees upfront to get my car inspected.
I’m not looking for an unreasonable payout. I just want my vehicle properly repaired or fairly compensated if it’s totaled, my expenses covered, and to avoid being financially penalized for something completely outside my control.

Has anyone in NJ dealt with a similar situation involving a government-owned vehicle? I’d really appreciate any advice.

EDIT: Bayonne Police Department

I had just moved to Bayonne a few months ago, so I wasn’t familiar with how the city handles these situations. City Hall employees told me they would handle everything, including the appraisal, repairs, or replacement of my car. I filed my Tort Claim on September 29 and followed up multiple times. It wasn’t until October 12 that I was told to go through my own insurance instead. Had I known that from the beginning, I would’ve done so immediately. I’ve since received a rental, but I’m still dealing with the towing and storage fees that accumulated in the meantime.

Looking for reviews and customer feedback. Wife is considering going here after club Pilates was too easy she found. Thank you in advance.

Join us at the Bayonne Public Library for a very special Therapy Dog Story Time! This program will take place on Tuesday, October 27th from 6-7 pm in the Children’s Room. 

Learn about therapy dogs and meet Harper the Therapy Dog! Her handler, Marc, will read his new children’s book Harper Helps: A Therapy Dog’s Tale! 

All are welcome to attend. No advanced registration is required. 

***Please make sure you are comfortable around dogs and have no allergies before attending!***

Join Craig Guy, Hudson County Executive, for a JFK Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Study Public Meeting.

This open house and meeting will take place on Monday, October 19th from 6-8 pm in the Gallery of the Bayonne Public Library.

Learn about the JFK Boulevard BRT Study in Jersey City and Bayonne, hear about its progress, share your input, and help identify priorities for future public transit improvements!

All are welcome and encouraged to attend. No advanced registration is required. We hope to see you there!

I've had some replies but it seems like it won't be working out haha just shooting my shot for another sport I haven't played in a while but like a lot!! Same timing and everything, can come to any park as well. :)

ETA: I no longer live in Bayonne so I can only play during 10-1 during my lunch break during weekdays :( I know it's a tight schedule but I'm just hoping to find someone to play with even if it's once or twice a week.

Hello all! We’re holding another BEACON community meeting at the library, on October 17th @ 10am, to continue gauging what issues need to be addressed around Bayonne!

It will be held at the Bayonne Library in the small programming room on the 2nd floor.

A few residents attended last meeting so we have a few topics to work on, but we want to hear more from the community!

Come join us on the 17th to discuss and meet with your fellow Bayonnites. Hope to see you there! :-)

*We are not affiliated or sponsored by anyone, we're just residents of Bayonne!

Be on the lookout in Bayonne since they hit Downtown JC less than an hour ago.

Add 888-347-3767 to your contacts and call them if you see ICE anywhere in NJ. If you are safely able to get footage that also helps a lot.

Join us at the Bayonne Public Library for a monthly Family Game Night! This event will run on Mondays from 6:30-8 pm in the Children’s Room on the following dates:

October 19th
November 16th
December 7th
January 25th
February 22nd
March 8th

It will be a night full of fun, laughter, and tons of family-friendly games! We’ll have games for a wide variety of ages to enjoy together including Magnatiles, Cards Against Humanity Family Edition, Dominoes, Flip 7, Jenga, Tapple, Count Your Chickens!, Hurry Up Chicken Butt, Noodle Knockout, Outfoxed!, Sushi Go, Moose Master, Creature Crash, Find My Behind, and more!

No advanced registration is required. We hope to see you there!

Hi I'm near 50th and broadway. I just moved in today and yesterday was the first time I noticed the permit parking signs. I thought it was just my street but they seem to be everywhere. I applied for a permit yesterday but I'm assuming because it's the weekend it hasn't been looked at. Is there free parking anywhere near me? Also my license and registration don't have my current address but I used my lease as proof of residency. Does anyone know if that's enough to get a permit?

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Hi!

Lots of items have sold, please check below to see remaining items.

Trying to get ahead of my upcoming move.

Lots to post here: high quality items, excellent condition.

All items come with accessories, remotes, etc. unless otherwise noted.

Fair offers will be considered, lowball offers ignored.

I will be available to help move these items to your vehicle. I have furniture dollies to help.

SOLD- Sony A95L - 77”
- Flagship OLED TV - consistently voted best OLED TV on market - Google will confirm - $1350 OBO

SOLD - Sony A95L - 65” - OLED - rarely used. No burn in. Same model as 77” above - $1200 OBO

SOLD -IKEA Havsta - Grey - great condition - can be included for a nominal price with the 65” TV

SOLD - Sony A90K - 42” - OLED - barely used. No burn in - $600 OBO

SOLD - Sony Bravia 8 soundbar with matching rear wireless speakers and subwoofer (SA-SW5). $500

Small work desk with storage - white - $50 - will include Secretlab rolling mat and white Razer mousepad.

Pictured Legos -The Endurance (SOLD), USS Enterprise

SOLD -Dyson - 360 visnav - robotic vacuum - will factory reset - box included. $100

Nike Golf Vapor Hybrid Stand Bag - $50

Feel free to DM with questions.

Join us at the Bayonne Public Library for an opportunity to meet other families who home school their children. This monthly event will be on Wednesdays from 2-3 pm in the Small Programming Room on the following dates:

October 14th
November 18th
December 16th

Advanced registration is recommended but not required. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits. Bring a packed lunch and spend time learning together!

A representative from ENJOY Homeschool New Jersey will be available to answer questions and provide information about homeschooling for attendees.

They took someone around 45th street!! Be careful