In August, rumors started swirling that a Formula One race could be coming the way of New York City (well, Weehawken and West New York) but we didn't put too much stock in it. We've been burned by F1 before. But lo! A source has confirmed to the AP that the race is coming to town in June 2013. A press conference is scheduled to announce the news in Weehawken tomorrow. Race fans, you can commence getting excited! more ›

Later this year the New York City area is getting its own big money surfing competition, so why shouldn't we have some Formula One racing as well? Hey, it could happen! Today the Wall Street Journal reports that the mayors of Weehawken and West New York have teamed up to try and bring the "world's premier racing circuit" to the Hudson. As long as the government doesn't have to pay anything, natch. more ›

Drivers heading to NJ via the Lincoln Tunnel this morning got a rude awakening because a tractor-trailer overturned on the helix in Weehawken, NJ around 5:30 a.m., causing the Port Authority to close the NJ bound tunnels. MyFoxNY reports, "Only buses are being allowed through the north tube into New Jersey and there is no inbound express bus service." Drivers are being told to use the Holland Tunnel or George Washington Bridge instead. more ›

A two-alarm boat fire on the Hudson River, on the NJ side, was visible for miles this morning. According to NBC New York, the fire is at the Lincoln Harbor Marina in Weehawken, near the Lincoln Tunnel. One boat caught fire, and the fire spread to other boats. Fire crews are currently putting out the blaze. So far, it's unclear what caused the fire and whether there were any injuries. more ›