Photo courtesy of GoFundMe.
Chiming in with news from West New York, Bayonne and more throughout the state, here’s what you’ve missed in this week’s news roundup.
MetLife Stadium Has A New Name, But Only For The World Cup
New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium will reportedly be changing its name to New York/New Jersey Stadium.
Workers made the official change on April 8 as they covered up the “MetLife” signs atop the structure in preparation for the World Cup, but it’ll only be temporary.
MetLife is one of 14 stadiums out of the 16 total host venues around North America that has to be rebranded before the tournament to comply with reported FIFA requirements.
FIFA usually requires participating stadiums to scrub themselves of pre-existing branding during the World Cup in order to protect FIFA’s own brands and the exclusive rights of its sponsors. So as a result, stadiums use generic city or regional names when hosting World Cup games.
Similar to Metlife’s re-branding, Texas’ AT&T Stadium has been renamed Dallas Stadium. Only Vancouver’s BC Place Vancouver and Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca will keep their names because they are not corporate-sponsored.
MetLife Stadium will host a total of eight matches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. To learn more about the tournament, you can click here.
Help Support This West New York Business After Unexpected Closure
Stanley Promotions has officially closed its doors after over two decades after the owner was hospitalized due to a terminal illness.
“It is with heavy heart that I make this announcement due to my dad’s terminal illness we have decided to permanently close the doors of Stanley Promotions,” the owner’s daughter, Ashley Tineo, wrote in an Instagram story post.
“This past Easter, our lives changed overnight. What started as a visit to the emergency room for a fever turned into a life-altering diagnosis of cancer that has already spread,” the GoFundMe stated.
“Doctors also discovered he suffered a myocardial infarction, a ‘mini heart attack’ and we are waiting on additional testing before they can begin treatment.”
The family started a GoFundMe for support. You can donate here.
Stanley Promotions is currently selling shirts, hoodies, sweatpants and equipment that need to be sold because of the unexpected closure. You can reach out via their Instagram.
The Bayonne Hometown Fair Is Coming Back This Summer!
The Bayonne Hometown Fair will be returning on June 6 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will run on Broadway from 21st Street to 26th Street.
Just like last year, the fair will run for one day only!
If you are interested in being a vendor or sponsor, click here.
Freight Trains In North Bergen Derail
North Bergen has been working on clean ups after almost a dozen freight train cars derailed this past Tuesday near 2425 Tonnelle Avenue. Nobody was injured in the accident and it did not impact traffic.
Officials noted that 11 freight cars derailed, seven were leaning and three rail cars were on their side.
The freights contained flammable liquids, but CSX officials reportedly said no liquids leaked or spilled.According to North Bergen public safety officials, hazmat teams worked to dilute the liquids with big amounts of water.
North Bergen Mayor Nick Sacco said there is no danger to the public as the CSX tracks don’t serve any passenger trains.
Public safety officials stated that the reason for the derailment is under investigation.
Three Jersey City Students Were Named Finalists In This Contest
Three Jersey City students were selected as finalists in the 2026 Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs Fourth Grade Contest. The contest is organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ).
The annual statewide contest highlights students’ artistic creativity and inspiring messages about making smart and healthy choices.
The students from Hudson County recognized as finalists are:
- Hailey Sandres, P.S. 27 Alfred E. Zampella, Jersey City
- Liyana Atif, P.S. 27 Alfred E. Zampella, Jersey City
- Steven Fernandez, P.S. 27 Alfred E. Zampella, Jersey City
All finalists will be honored during a virtual awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 26.
“The creativity of these young artists offers not only inspiration but a real pathway to change,” stated Executive Director of PDFNJ, Angelo M. Valente. “Through their bookmark designs, students are spreading powerful, positive messages about making healthy choices.”
NJCU Partners With Local Coffee Company
New Jersey City University (NJCU) has officially partnered with Cortaditos to provide customized workforce education for Cortaditos employees.
Cortaditos, a New Jersey-based company, is a veteran- and Hispanic-owned coffee shop chain; there are seven Cuban-style coffee shops across the state.
Under the agreement, NJCU will deliver a six-course Retail Management Certificate program designed specifically for Cortaditos team members. It will aim to tackle leadership, supervisory, customer service and financial skills.
The program consists of six consecutive courses that will run for six weeks:
- Leadership
- Fundamentals of Supervision and Management I and II
- Managing Customer Service
- Business Finance for Non-Finance Personnel
- Accounting Fundamentals
NJCU will also provide a dedicated instructor and coach who is fluent in Spanish to ensure that all participants are fully supported.
“This partnership reflects what NJCU’s mission stands for at its core: expanding opportunity and creating meaningful pathways for working professionals to grow. It is especially meaningful to launch this effort in collaboration with a distinguished alumnus whose success speaks to the promise of our institution,” said NJCU President Andrés Acebo.
“This partnership between NJCU and Cortaditos Coffee reflects the very heart of what collaboration should mean—uniting academic expertise with real-world industry leadership to create opportunity and elevate communities,” said Adam San Miguel, CEO of Cortaditos Holding Corporation and a 2025 NJCU Distinguished Graduate Award recipient.
Know any local news we should include? Email Stella Accettola at [email protected]!
