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Spirit Award Goes to Hudson County Community College Vice President of North Hudson Center and Student Affairs Dr. Paula Pando

Student_Services_Award (3)On June 16, the New Jersey Council of County Colleges presented 2014 Spirit Awards to County College of Morris Vice President Student Development & Enrollment Dr. Bette Simmons, Hudson County Community College Vice President North Hudson Center & Student Affairs Dr. Paula Pando and Brookdale Community College Dean of Enrollment Development and Student Affairs Richard Pfeffer for their exemplary service to the state’s community colleges. The three were recognized for co-authoring a statewide white paper that features best practices community colleges can adopt to improve student engagement. Pictured, from left: County College of Morris President Dr. Edward Yaw, Brookdale Community College President Dr. Maureen Murphy, Pfeffer, Simmons, Pando, Hudson County Community College President Dr. Glen Gabert, and NJCCC Chairman Bakari Lee, Esq.

 

Jersey City Ranked in the Top 10 of Best U.S. Cities for Singles by Rent.com; Factors Such as Percentage of Single Young Adults, Safety and Nightlife Scene Considered

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today that Jersey City was ranked as one of the top ten cities for singles by Rent.com and as reported in Huffington Post.  Jersey City was ranked ninth in a list of the largest and most notable American cities.

 “Once again Jersey City is emerging as a top city to live, work and have an active and fulfilling life,” said Mayor Fulop.  “We have one of the most diverse communities in the country, a thriving arts, culture and entertainment scene, dozens of acclaimed restaurants and a variety of recreational activities.” Continue reading Jersey City Ranked in the Top 10 of Best U.S. Cities for Singles by Rent.com; Factors Such as Percentage of Single Young Adults, Safety and Nightlife Scene Considered

Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith and Mayoral Challenger Jimmy Davis Answer Our 5 Questions Before the Bayonne June 10th Mayoral Run-Off

By Ricardo Kaulessar

Who will be the next Bayonne Mayor will be decided by a runoff between incumbent Mark Smith and challenger James Davis on June 10.

Smith, who has been mayor since November 2008, is running for a second four-year term. Before becoming mayor, Smith served In the Bayonne Police Department for 25 years where he rose through the ranks to deputy chief.  He is married and has two daughters.

Davis has been on the police force for over 25 years, currently holding the title of captain. His work has included leading a task force from 2007 to 2008 that made a number of arrests while dismantling a burglary and motor vehicle theft ring, and later helping to shut down cocaine distribution network operating partly out of Bayonne. He is married and is the father of three sons.

The River View Observer posed questions to both candidates about dealing with a prolonged campaign season in the Peninsula City, strategies the city’s highest office, and their respective plans for governing their hometown if one of them prevails.

Why do you think you ended up in a runoff with your opponent rather than had won the election outright?

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Mayor Mark Smith

 Smith: We always knew this was going to be a challenging race. While we won the popular vote, there’s still some lingering effects from the national recession. People are still struggling. The outcome may have reflected a bit of that. We heard their concerns. Some people are still restless and we need to communicate our plan with them. We’re going to show them that our team has the plan and the ability to continue revitalizing or community.

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Jimmy Davis

Davis: When you combat a war chest of $1 million collectively and numerous outside entities attacking from different flanks, I feel making it into the runoff was our first win. I am proud of what our team has accomplished and know our drive will pull us all over the finish line in the end. Continue reading Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith and Mayoral Challenger Jimmy Davis Answer Our 5 Questions Before the Bayonne June 10th Mayoral Run-Off

Jersey City Ranked 8th Most LGBT-Friendly City in U.S. by Financial Website Nerdwallet

 http://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/cities/most-lgbt-friendly-cities

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today that Jersey City has been ranked the 8th Most LGBT-Friendly City in America by the financial website Nerdwallet.

 “We are excited to have such a diverse community in Jersey City that is recognized nationally,” said Mayor Fulop.  “As we prepare to celebrate LGBT Pride Month, it is a great honor to see Jersey City ranked alongside such large cities as San Francisco, Seattle, and Chicago.” Continue reading Jersey City Ranked 8th Most LGBT-Friendly City in U.S. by Financial Website Nerdwallet

City of Bayonne Moves to advance Broadway Redevelopment Second Broadway Block to be studied

 

City of Bayonne Seal (Bayonne) The Bayonne City Council recently approved a request by the Administration of Mayor Mark Smith to authorize a redevelopment study of the southern portion of a city block bounded by East 21st Street, Broadway and Library Court. The redevelopment study is a pre-cursor to designating the area as “an area in need of redevelopment” which would permit the city to use all available redevelopment tools to spur redevelopment of the area. Included in the study area is a vacant parcel of land that was the site of a proposed movie theater but has been a vacant construction site for many years.

Continue reading City of Bayonne Moves to advance Broadway Redevelopment Second Broadway Block to be studied

TONY VLACHOS JERSEY CITY COP WINS $1 MILLION SURVIVOR CAGAYAN SEASON 28!

From patrolling the streets of Jersey City as a Jersey City Police Officer to surviving in Cagayan on CBS Survivor Season 28. Tony Vlachos has  emerged as the winner this season

. Starting out as one of 18 castaways on the Phillippine Province of Cagayan, Vlachos went on to win the million dollar prize.

The winner was announced from the CBS Lot in Studio City, California in front of a live audience.

Vlachos went into the final two with fellow castaway Woo Hwang  a Martial Arts instructor.

The Town of Secaucus & Jon D’Amore Presents BOBBY MESSANO

Friday, May 23rd at 8:00PM The Buchmuller Park Amphitheater

Bobby and john Former Secaucus resident, Jon D’Amore, who returned 2 years ago for a Standing Room Only reading at the Secaucus Public Library of THE BOSS ALWAYS SITS IN THE BACK, his book that chronicles, “…some interesting things that took place in town a few decades ago,” had a conversation with Mayor Michael Gonnelli a couple of months ago about the free concerts Jon put on in Buchmuller Park and Kane Stadium in the early 1970s. Continue reading The Town of Secaucus & Jon D’Amore Presents BOBBY MESSANO

Actor Chris Mulkey Who plays Hudson County Boss Frank Hague on HBO’s Boardwark Empire meets Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop

Photo by Steve Mack- On Sunday May 11th, actor Chris Mulkey of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire fame met with Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop. The two Mayors, Mulkey, who  plays legendary Hudson County Boss Frank Hague in the HBO mega hit Boadwalk Empire  ,and Mayor Fulop discussed Frank Hague,(Mayor Fulop showed Mulkey around Jersey City’s City Hall  and they also talked about the  new independent Film “The Jersey Devil,” which stars Mulkey shot in Jersey City with the assistance of NJCU film students.
Pictured above  Michael Billy, Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop, Chris Mulkey and Jarl Haugedal. Billy and Haugedal are partners in the  Jersey City based production companies; Humanity Pride Productions and Green Light Films which produce The Jersey Devil  Indie Film .
Fulop has given the green light on seeing Jersey City become the go to place for movies in New Jersey.

 

Respondents to Loew’s RFP include Community Based and National organizations; RFP Committee Selected with Members of the Community to Participate

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency today

announced that a total of four bids were received for the restoration and management of the historic Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Journal Square.

The respondents included:

1) AEG Live/Mana Fine Arts/NJCU

2) Ace Theatrical group/ NJPAC/ NJCU

3) Catch Holdings LLC

4) Live Nation/Jones Lang LaSalle
Continue reading Respondents to Loew’s RFP include Community Based and National organizations; RFP Committee Selected with Members of the Community to Participate

Mother Earth Festival at the Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery

mother earth festival 1On SUN, April 27th at The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery , MOTHER EARTH was celebrated  from noon to 8pm with their annual Spring Festival fundraiser featuring Live Musical performances by The Levins, The Sensational Country Blues Wonders, The Porchistas, Pocketful, Scott Wolfson & Other Heroes, The Accidental Seabirds , & other special guests!
On hand was  herder Larry Cichanek & the little goats from Green-Goats- Rhinebeck NY -their eco-friendly solution to invasive weeds!
There was also Nature exhibits, Historic Walking tours (including the underground Bunker!!), Planting activities, facepainting by Danielle! food & refreshments with Honey Bakery & Famous Cals Hotdogs,Mother Earth Festival 5
 The Rugters HC 4-H, The Sierra Club, Frogs are Green project, guests were also privy to enjoy the “ Goats du Roam” Wine Bar by Fairview Winery, & even Starbucks was on hand to help out!
Our photographer Steve Mack took these photos
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