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HUDSON THEN…AGAIN
by Maureen Wlodarczyk
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My mother Arlene was a “Jersey Girl” decades before anyone thought of calling us Garden State girls by the moniker that now evokes images of big hair and dark suntans. Arlene wasn’t that kind of “Jersey Girl.” She was a Jersey City girl, born and raised. Born just weeks after the stock market crash of 1929, a child of the Depression and an adolescent of World War II, my mother remembers a very happy, if modest, childhood in the city she loved, surrounded by caring family, friends and neighbors in the Greenville section. I enjoy hearing her talk about those “old days” and I am usually the one to prompt her to tell me those stories.
West Five Supper Club Friday’s in Hoboken, NJ North Jersey’s Hottest New Fall & Winter Party Launches October 7th, 2011
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An exciting announcement for those that love NJ nightlife: An all new Party is launching on October 7, 2011 at
West Five Super Club in Hoboken NJ.
It will simply be called ‘Fun Fridays’. So if you love to have “FUN” make sure you make your way to West Five. West Five Supper Club Owners Joe & Nico Percontino, along with Manager Chris Lowther, have contracted Fun Anthony Piscitelli (D’Jais in Belmar, Rise in Lodi, etc), to put on this new party each and every Friday. Anthony has put together a great team of promoters, publicists, DJ’s and staff to bring you a totally “FUN” experience this upcoming fall and winter season.
EPA Announces Cleanup Plan for Quanta Resources Superfund Site in Edgewater, New Jersey
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(New York, N.Y. – October 4, 2011)Â The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a plan to contain and control soil and ground water contamination at the Quanta Resources Superfund Site in Edgewater, New Jersey, which is located along the Hudson River. Soil and ground water underneath the site and adjacent properties are contaminated with arsenic, lead, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and volatile organic compounds resulting from over 100 years of past industrial activities in the area. Exposure to these pollutants can have serious health effects, and in some cases, increase the risk of cancer. Because of the nature and complexity of the contamination at the 15-acre site, EPA divided the investigation and cleanup into two phases – one addressing the contaminated soil and ground water and the other focused on contamination in the river. The final plan announced today is the first phase of the long-term cleanup. A future cleanup plan will address contamination in the Hudson River.
OPERATION LIFESAFER CONTINUES GUN BUYBACK MAKES STREETS SAFER AT NO COST TO TAX PAYERS
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JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and police officials announced details for the third stage of Operation Lifesafer 2, the continuation of the successful municipal gun buyback program initiated during the summer.
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On Saturday, October 8th, 2011 between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. at four locations across the city, residents can turn in weapons for an amount of either $100 or $150 depending on the type of weapon, officials said.
Lifesafer 2 , launched on consecutive weekends in July, led to the recovery of 234 weapons, including rifles, handguns and semiautomatic weapons, officials reported.
The gun buyback, which was made possible by funds allocated by generous donations of local businesses and residents, as well as the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, was part of the city’s Operation Summer Shield – a multi-faceted plan to stem crime throughout the city that is usually associated with the summer months. The Interfaith Ministerial Alliance and the Jersey City Police Department are also co-sponsors. Â
“The first two weekends were very successful, which led us to conclude we should add at least a third weekend,” said Mayor Healy, who launched the city’s first gun buyback program in 2005 where 897weapons were collected. “Any gun we take off the streets ends the opportunity for that gun to play a role in violent street crime and that’s a win for our city.”
The gun buyback and amnesty program allows residents to turn in weapons for stipulated prices; $100 for rifles and shotguns, and $150 for handguns and automatics. The locations for gun turn in are: Saint Johns AME Church, 326 Pacific Ave; St. Michael’s Methodist Church, 37 Virginia Ave; New Hope Baptist Church, 472 Bergen Ave; and Abundant Joy Community Church, 137 Bowers Street.///
ABA’s Jersey Express Pro Basketball Team 1st to Call Jersey City Home
Jersey City Armory to play host to Jersey City’s own Pro team The Jersey Express
The Jersey Express Professional Basketball Team, is proud to call Jersey City home! The Express will be playing its home games at the National Guard Jersey City Armory, located at 678 Montgomery Street, for the upcoming American Basketball Association (ABA) Season.
The Express comes to town with Jersey City written all over it! Jersey City’s own; Terry Dehere, former player for St. Anthony’s High School, Seton Hall University, and an NBA 1st round draft pick of the LA Clippers, takes over as Head Coach. Luther Wright, former Seton Hall star and 1st round draft pick of the Utah Jazz, acts as Big Man Coach. For those players looking to go overseas, or maybe even have aspirations on playing in the NBA, here’s an opportunity to play for those who have been…where you want to go! Player instruction and exposure will be at its highest.
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Jersey City’s GOLDEN DOOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Launched!
 Actors Paul Sorvino, Federico Castelluccio, Director Leon Gast, Festival Director Bill Sorvino and others in attendance
The Golden Door Film Festival attracted hundreds of supporters Saturday night, October 1,to a Launch Party in the deluxe functions room at 70 Greene St.
Prominent among the attendees were actor Paul Sorvino and Federico Castelluccio, filmmaker. Both luminaries remained accessible for photos and chatted with guests during virtually the entire party. Mr. Sorvino also entertained with his operatic singing.
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Jersey City Public Library’s Dennis J Hayes Retires from Library After 56 Years of Service
With over a half century of librarianship under his belt, Assistant Library Director Dennis J. Hayes, MLS, 77, has decided to shelve his decades-long career amongst the book stacks for the relatively calm existence of retirement on Saturday, October 1st.
           A Jersey City-native, Dennis J. Hayes earned his B.A. degree from St. Peter’s College in 1956 and his Masters in Library Science from Rutgers University in 1958, taking additional coursework in 1960 at then-Jersey City State College and in NJ Civil Service policies and procedures in 1976. Continue reading Jersey City Public Library’s Dennis J Hayes Retires from Library After 56 Years of Service
FedEx Pumps $1M into Small Business Economy in Support of Second Annual Small Business SaturdaySM
FedEx Teams with American Express to Drive Consumers to Shop Main Street During Busy Holiday Retail Season
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 27, 2011-FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is injecting $1 million into the small business economy of the United States with its support of Small Business Saturday 2011. The commitment, announced today, will send tens of thousands of additional consumers into Main Street merchants on November 26, helping to drive holiday sales for local businesses at a time when customer demand remains among their biggest challenges.  Â
As the premier sponsor in the , FedEx will give away for free 30,000 Shop-SmallSM American Express gift cards, each worth $25, to consumers through a Facebook promotion leading up to Small Business Saturday on November 26. Ten thousand additional cards will be distributed directly to FedEx customers. The contribution means more money in the cash registers of locally-owned independent businesses. Continue reading FedEx Pumps $1M into Small Business Economy in Support of Second Annual Small Business SaturdaySM
Business Views:As Nation’s Economic Recovery Hinges on Small Business, Expert Says Success Comes “By Design”
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Small businesses are considered the backbone of the American economy and with national Leaders saying the economic revival begins with small firms, a well-executed business strategy has never been more important, says Richard B. Sanford, an entrepreneur and business coach who has launched 11 successful smaller companies himself. Continue reading Business Views:As Nation’s Economic Recovery Hinges on Small Business, Expert Says Success Comes “By Design”
