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COUNCILMAN STEVEN FULOP TESTIFIES AT NEW JERSEY TRANSIT ON SPECTRA PIPELINE

Sponsors Resolution for Tonight’s Council Meeting Formally Requesting No Premature nor Expediting  of Sale Until FERC Decision

 

Jersey City, NJ — April 11, 2012 — Councilman Steve Fulop testified today before the New Jersey Transit Authority on the issue of the Spectra Pipeline. Spectra has petition the New Jersey Transit Authority to ensure and expedite the sale of land that is necessary for the pipeline prior to the final federal approval of the project from the Federal Energy Regulation Commission which is expected at some point in mid summer.

“I am here today to remind the New Jersey Transit Authority that their mission is not to be a real estate broker, but to provide safe ways for commuters to ride public transportation, a premature a sale of property would be counter to NJ Transit’s mission in every way and counter to the best interest of residents of Jersey City” said Councilman Fulop. Continue reading COUNCILMAN STEVEN FULOP TESTIFIES AT NEW JERSEY TRANSIT ON SPECTRA PIPELINE →

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HCCC Fine Arts Students to Display Works in Gallery at Brennan Courthouse

JERSEY CITY, N.J. / April 11, 2012 — Hudson County Community College’s Fine Arts Department is currently exhibiting artwork of several students now through Monday, May 7, 2012. The exhibit is located at The Brennan Gallery, in the rotunda of the Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

A reception will be held for the artists on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

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Dance the Night Away at May 10th Library Foundation Fundraiser, “Oldies But Goodies”

 JERSEY CITY, NJ   March 23, 2012 – Gone is the staid demeanor one might find from attendees at the major fundraiser for the Jersey City Free Public Library Foundation. Welcome to the free-spirited character (or, characters?!) – known to dance, non-stop, at the fall fundraiser –  to this year’s spring fundraiser.

            The Library Foundation Board of Trustees welcomes you to the 9th annual Library Foundation fundraiser, Oldies But Goodies, to be held on Thursday, May 10th, from 6 to 10 p.m., at Michael Anthony’s restaurant, 502 Washington Boulevard in Jersey City. Continue reading Dance the Night Away at May 10th Library Foundation Fundraiser, “Oldies But Goodies” →

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Blood Drive on Monday, April 16, at Bayonne’s 27th Street Fire House

            There will be a blood drive on Monday, April 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the City Hall Fire House, at 27th Street and Avenue C. The drive is co-sponsored by the Bayonne Fire Department and the Bayonne Police Department. Health officials asked prospective donors to bring signed or picture identification and to know their Social Security numbers. All blood types are welcome. Anyone who is physically able is welcome to donate blood. In order to prevent donors from being weak after giving blood, drive organizers are asking donors to eat a meal beforehand. Health professionals will screen prospective donors before blood is drawn. There will be a free cholesterol check for all blood donors.

For more information, call the Blood Center of New Jersey at 1-800-NJ-BLOOD, Ext. 140.

 

 

 

 

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Our Community

Bayonne’s Holocaust Remembrance Service Set for Tuesday, April 17

Holocaust survivor Fanya Heller will speak at Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Service on Tuesday, April 17.

Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 17, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers at 630 Avenue C. The event is sponsored by the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of Bayonne and the Bayonne Interfaith Clergy, and is hosted by the City of Bayonne. Mayor Mark A. Smith is the honorary chairman of the event.

The featured speaker this year is Fanya Heller. She is a Holocaust survivor, author, and educator whose life story offers hope to all who have suffered through discrimination or the horrors of war. Born into a traditional Jewish family in a small Ukrainian village in 1924, Fanya and her family hid from the Nazi death squads with the help of two Christian rescuers. Beset by hunger, marked for death by her neighbors, and faced with the constant threat of discovery and execution, she survived miraculously to share her message of life and hope.

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Art Views

Art Exhibit and Opening Reception Scheduled at Bayonne Community Museum

Bayonne Mayor Mark A. Smith is pleased to announce that the City will host its first annual Citywide Art Show at the Bayonne Community Museum located at 229 Broadway, at the corner of 9th Street. The opening reception will be on Friday, April 13, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The show will be open to viewers on weekdays, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. from Monday, April 16, through Friday, April 20, and again from Monday, April 23, through Friday, April 27, 2012. Continue reading Art Exhibit and Opening Reception Scheduled at Bayonne Community Museum →

Our Community

REBUILDING TOGETHER JERSEY CITY

All-Volunteer Home Rehabilitation Organization Set to Improve

3 Jersey City Homes and 5 Community Facilities

21 Years in Jersey City – More Than 302 Homes Renewed!

 JERSEY CITY, NJ   April 6, 2012 – Commencing the week of April 9th, Dr. Lena Edwards Academic Charter School cafeteria in Jersey City will be transformed into “Command Central” as Rebuilding Together Jersey City gets ready to improve the lives of three Jersey City homeowners and five not-for-profit organizations being refurbished on Saturday, April 14, 2012.  On that day, the Bramhall Street cafeteria that is usually filled with school children will instead be filled with lumber, ladders, paint, and all the tools and materials needed to save the Jersey City homes of people unable to make repairs for themselves. Continue reading REBUILDING TOGETHER JERSEY CITY →

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Jersey City Mayor’s Office Coordinating Relief Assistance for Victims of Claremont Avenue Fire

The office of Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy  announced today that it’s coordinating the relief effort for the 21 families who were victims of the devastating fire on Claremont Avenue that destroyed ten buildings on Easter Sunday.

The Mayor’s Office will be placing collection boxes at four city buildings and one private, residential building for residents to donate non-perishable food items, new and gently used clothing, toys, books, school supplies and other items for the 56 people left homeless by the fire, which includes 22 children, who lost everything in the 6-alarm blaze. A sixth collection box is being set up by the Soccer Learning Center to specifically collect items for the children.

“This is one of the worst fires our city has seen in recent years and we know there will be an outpouring from the community to support these families,” said Mayor Healy. “Our hearts go out to those affected by this tragic fire and we want them to know that their City is here to help and assist them in any way possible.”

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New York Lottery Awards $300,000 Cash Prize To Bayonne Scratch-off Game Winner

SCHENECTADY, NY (04/09/2012)(readMedia)– The New York Lottery today announced Umut Kocamis of Bayonne won $300,000 on the Lottery’s Double Triple Cashword scratch-off game. Kocamis’s winning ticket was purchased at the K P Novelty at 856 6th Ave & 30th St in New York.

Lottery prizes up to $600 may be cashed at any of the Lottery’s 16,000 licensed retailers statewide. Lottery prizes valued at $601 to $999,999 may be claimed at any of the Lottery’s stand-alone Customer Service Centers located in Buffalo; Rochester; Syracuse; Schenectady; Fishkill; Manhattan; and Garden City, and within any of the Lottery’s video gaming facilities including Resorts World New York Casino at Aqueduct; Saratoga Casino & Raceway; Monticello Casino & Raceway; Tioga Downs Casino; Batavia Downs Casino; Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway; Hamburg Casino at the Fairgrounds; Finger Lakes Casino & Racetrack; and Vernon Downs Casino & Hotel. Prizes of $1,000,000 or more must be claimed at one of the Lottery’s stand-alone offices listed above.

The New York Lottery continues to be North America’s largest and most profitable Lottery, contributing over $3 billion in fiscal year 2010-2011 to help support education in New York State. The Lottery’s aid represents over 15 percent of total state education funding to local school districts.

Lottery revenue is distributed to local school districts by the same statutory formula used to distribute other state aid to education. It takes into account both a school district’s size and its income level; larger, lower-income school districts receive proportionately larger shares of Lottery school funding.

On the web: http://readme.readmedia.com/hometown-news/New-York-Lottery-Awards-300-000-Cash-Prize-To-Bayonne-Scratch-off-Game-Winner/3801052.

Local Happenings

Thursday, April 19 …Teaneck, NJ…THE GROUP HARMONY ALLEY on WFDU-FM fundraiser

Mark the calendar for Thursday, April 19 …Teaneck, NJ…THE GROUP HARMONY ALLEY on WFDU-FM fundraiser…A lineup of brilliant and distinctive live acappella, featuring The legendary PERSUASIONS – prodigious, versatile and masters of their craft; The MAGIC TOUCH with eclectic combination of material and styles anchored by the classic 50s/60s vocal group sound; The SHEPS – always known for unusual picks and collectors’ favorites; Philadelphia’s own — A PERFECT BLEND – debuting a brand new configuration, sure to surprise your ears (and eyes!) with that tight harmony sound that lives up to their signature standard of perfection; and THE VIC DONNA GROUP –with uniquely credible foothold in delivering solid collector standard harmony in total prolificacy! Plus…50/50 Raffle…and LIVE 10 minute AUCTION during intermission – auctioning a CHOICE performance (Jersey City’s Bad Boys of Acappella), gift baskets of Italian food items, R&R memorabilia, Imperial DAX Hair care products and art…maybe more. Cash or checks only for auction purchases. Plus a free piece of high-quality delicious cannoli cake for everyone – while supplies last. See poster below for details on ticketing, dinner, reservations or call Christine Vitale at 201-707-0418.

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