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What's up Bayonne! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Paramountās 10-year Bayonne studio deal could reshape local jobs
- How a new 3% Airbnb tax could hit Bayonne hosts and guests
- How will two 300-foot towers change Bayonneās South Cove waterfront?
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 62, low: 53.
- Sunday: Showers; breezy, cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 40 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Movie shoots are down across the U.S. Here's why they're rising in N.J. (nj.com subscription) ā Bayonne is emerging as a key player in New Jerseyās booming film industry, with Paramount signing a 10āyear lease at the underāconstruction 1888 Studios complex. Statewide, filming is surging thanks to tax incentives and new studio projects, even as production slows in traditional hubs like California and New York. 
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2. Bayonne mulling 3% tax on short-term rentals ahead of FIFA World Cup this summer (hudsoncountyview.com) ā Bayonne officials are considering a new 3% tax on short-term rentals like Airbnb, plus stricter notification rules for neighbors, ahead of an expected World Cup tourism surge. City council members and staff say the changes would modernize regulations, give residents clearer information about nearby rentals, and respond to growing complaints about disruptive guests and safety concerns. Ā Ā Ā
3. Bayonne Approves Two 300-Foot Towers At 1 Lefante Way (hoodline.com) ā Bayonneās planning board has approved two 300-foot residential towers and an eight-story hotel at 1 Lefante Way, a project that will significantly reshape the South Cove waterfront and part of South Cove Commons. The development would add nearly 700 apartments, a 125-room hotel with banquet space, and new retail and restaurant space, though developers have not yet announced when construction will begin. Ā Ā Ā
4. Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 4/16/2026 (insidernj.com) ā Bayonne is spotlighted for two big developments: Sen. Booker raised $149,000 in the city, and officials are weighing a new 3% tax on shortāterm rentals ahead of the World Cup. The briefing also quickly scans political, budget, and election news from dozens of other New Jersey towns and state agencies. Ā Ā Ā
5. 12 New Jersey Hospitals Are at Risk of Closing. Is Yours on the List? (thedigestonline.com) ā Bayonne Medical Center is on a new list of 12 New Jersey hospitals considered at high risk of closure, service cuts, or layoffs due to upcoming federal Medicaid funding reductions. The report warns that billions in lost aid and potential coverage losses for hundreds of thousands of residents could strain local hospitals and turn funding cuts into a broader public health challenge across the state. Ā Ā Ā
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Inman- Finger Paint Friday: Story & Art
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Division on Aging: Dimensions of Wellness
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Iselin - Playgroup
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Preschool Story Time with Adult Participation (ages 0-4)
Kearny Public Library , 318 Kearny Ave , Kearny
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Inman- playgroup
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Movies at Main: Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998)
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Main - Switch It Up!
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Builder's Club
Maplewood Memorial Library , 51 Baker St , Maplewood
3:30 pm
Friday April 17
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