Julian Irizarry, (J..I. Hudson) is a Harlem based rap and hip hop musician originally from Bayonne, NJ.
His music video, NEVER GETS OLD was nominated for best video at this year’s Golden Door International Film Festival in Jersey City
He is a senior at The City College of NY (CUNY) studying Graphic Design where he also played Division 3 baseball as a right hand pitcher. Julian is graduate of Bayonne High School.
He recently toured, Connecticut, Long Island and Boston with shows in several venues.
His music can be found on Sound Cloud
Julian Irizarry, (J..I. Hudson) winner of Best Video for NEVER GETS OLD at the 2018 Golden Door Film Festival in Jersey City held from September 20th to September 23rd, 2018
September 27, 2018, Jersey City, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced today that Hudson County Community College has been named one of thirteen New Jersey community colleges to pilot the New Jersey Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) in Spring 2019.
Carmine Appice author of STICK IT! My Life of Sex, Drums and Rock N’ Roll and Author Jon D’Amore The Boss Alway’s Sits in the Back and Deadfellas and his newest book The Delivery Man at The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery on Friday evening September 28th.
D’Amore is a former Hudson County resident who now resides in the Southwest.
Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike (One Funny Family) On Stage thru Oct. 7
By Sally Deering
Mile Square Theatre production of Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike, starring; Chris O’Connor, Annie McAdams, Barbara Pitts, Jonah Robinson, Annette Hammond, and Andrea Bellamore: directed by Mark Cirnigliaro. Hoboken, NJ 9/11/18 photo by Joe Epstein/JoeEpsteinPhotography.com
Hoboken’s Mile Square Theatre wants to put a smile on everyone’s face—and who could blame them? We all could use a belly-laugh right about now! So, Artistic Director Chris O’Connor turned to one of the funniest playwrights in contemporary theater, Tony Award winner Christopher Durang and pulled a rabbit out of his hat with this gem of a comedy, MSTs new production Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Continue reading ALL IN THE FAMILY    Mile Square Theatre Pulls Out the Stops in Christopher Durang Comedy→
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Bayonne Board of Education, participating religious schools, and BCB Community Bank are conducting a food drive from Tuesday, October 2, through Tuesday, October 23. As in past years, the Bayonne Police Department is coordinating the food drive with the schools, BCB, and the Bayonne Department of Public Works.
Bayonne police officers will be assisting with the pick-up and distribution of food donations. The drive is part of the annual, national Make A Difference Day activities, which encourage volunteerism across America. National Make A Difference Day this year is Saturday, October 27. Mayor Davis said, “The Make A Difference Day food drive provides the school community and the general public the opportunity to help restock our local food pantries. Many of our fellow Bayonne residents depend on these pantries to help feed themselves and their families.†Mayor Davis continued, “I would like to thank the people of Bayonne for continuing their generosity to this annual food drive in 2018.†Continue reading Food Drive in Bayonne Schools and BCB Bank Branches for Make A Difference Day→
Photo: Catholic Cemeteries, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark serving Catholic families for over 160 years, is hosting open house weekends to help families learn about the importance of pre-planning. More at www.CatholicJourney.org. (Photo courtesy of Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark)
In the event of your death, would your loved ones know your wishes or what next steps to take? If not, it may be time to start pre-planning arrangements.
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces five “parklets†being installed around the City in an effort to create more public space and enhance the pedestrian experience. The five parklets are mini-parks which will temporarily turn a standard parking space into a place for the public to enjoy with seating, landscaping, lighting, art and more.
“This initiative aims to create an efficient use of space for our community, allowing our pedestrians to take advantage of the green space by relaxing and socializing near businesses, restaurants, and transportation hubs,†said Mayor Fulop. “Through Vision Zero, we are one step closer to reimagining our streets for all of its users, reducing traffic fatalities on our streets, and will use the feedback from this pilot program to determine if the program will be expanded.â€
One of the largest crowds to date, over 500 people consisting of Directors, Producers, Actors, Politicans and film buffs filled the Jersey City Landmark Loew’s Theater on Thursday night, September 20th.
Hudson County Senator Bob Menendez spoke to the audience about the GDIFF’s contribution to helping young artist, Menendez said, ” he was thrilled to be at the 8th Annual GDIFF as a member of the Congressional Arts Caucus, the arts bring out humanity in full force at a time when we can use some humanity.” He also spoke about Bill and Michelle Sorvino, Bill as Founder of GDIFF and Michelle Executive Director and their committment in using GDIFF to futhering the cause to educate the public on Autism.
Mayor James Davis and the Bayonne Municipal Council presents the Annual Irish Festival.
The Festival is being held at Bayonne’s 16th Street Park from 12 noon to 6pm.
Our River View photographer took these photos when the festival began earlier during the day.
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