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City of Bayonne Opens Warming Centers

 CITY OF BAYONNE SEAL

       Bayonne’s Mayor Mark A. Smith has a message for the  residents of Bayonne, advising them  to take the necessary precautions to stay warm and avoid excessive exposure to the cold.  He said, “Please look in on elderly or disabled neighbors and relatives to make sure that they are safe.  If you are a tenant and your landlord is not supplying adequate heat, please call 201-858-6900 to file a heating complaint which our inspectors will investigate.”

            Mayor Smith continued, “If you or persons you know do not have access to a place to keep warm, the City of Bayonne will be opening three warming centers to provide shelter during these winter conditions.” 

The 4th Street senior center (4th Street and Story Court), the 56th Street senior center (56th Street and Avenue B), and the Firehouse Recreation Center at 597 Broadway (27th Street and Broadway) will all have extended hours to accommodate those who need to keep warm.  The centers at 4th Street and 56th Street will be open evenings until 8:00 p.m. until further notice.  The center at 27th Street and Broadway will be open around the clock until further notice, and will be equipped with cots and blankets. 

Mayor Smith concluded, “Stop by any of these centers to get warm.”

 

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Former Hudson County Resident Russel Kirk Dedicates Latest Album- To Journal Square, to the Journal Square Community

Russell Kirk's second album
New album by Russel Kirk dedicated to Journal Square community in Jersey City

Baltimore native and Jazz Saxophonist Russell Kirk compose a suite in four parts titled The Path Suite, referencing New Jersey’s train system, featured on his latest album, one he dedicated to the Journal Square community.  The album, Kirk’s second is titled To Journal Square and the name of his band – The Path, the pedigree ensemble that joins Kirk on this musical journey adds lyrical balance to each track, and Kirk unselfishly allows them to shine.   Among them are Grammy Award-winning jazz drummer/composer Terri Lyne Carrington, fusion guitarist Wayne Krantz, concert & film composer Jacob Yoffee on tenor Saxophone, the extraordinary Dontae Winslow on trumpet/vocals and Cuban export, award-winning keyboardist Aruán Ortiz.

 Kirk, who studied at Townson Unviersity and the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Maryland left his home town immediately after graduating and began touring – he traveled with the USO and Indie pop rock singer/songwriter Jenny Boyle playing in a number of European countries, Africa and the Middle East and joined Gary Thomas, founder of jazz studies at Peabody, on tour in  Japan, before returning to work on his Masters at NYU.  While at NYU he met and played in essembles with John Scofield, Chris Potter, Kenny Werner and Lenny Pickett.  He was an adjunct faculty member in the Steinhardt Music School at NYU and headed a music outreach program for inner city youth in Harlem and the east Village.  It would begin his passion for bringing music to underserved communities which he continues to do through the OrchKids initiative in Baltimore.

Russell eventually moved from New York to Jersey City’s Journal Square Community and it was there during a difficult period in his career that he began to construct this current album. The vibrancy, diversity and hub nature of the community gave him inspiration.  He locked in on the rhythm of the community, captured the musicality in the energy that it gave off.  The album has a mashable construct, similar to the construct of the community he has dedicated it to. Continue reading Former Hudson County Resident Russel Kirk Dedicates Latest Album- To Journal Square, to the Journal Square Community →

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City of Bayonne -Free Parking in Lots in December for Non-Commercial Vehicles

           Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that there will be free parking for the entire month of December in all Bayonne Parking Utility lots for non-commercial vehicles.  The program will be in effect through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Parking charges in the lots will resume for non-commercial vehicles on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. The Mayor said, “The free parking program will encourage people to visit Bayonne and do their holiday shopping in local stores.”  Smith thanked the Bayonne Parking Utility for supporting the annual free parking policy again this year.  He said, “I would like to commend the Parking Utility for offering free parking again to non-commercial vehicles in the lots during the 2012 holiday season.” Smith continued, “I would like to encourage everyone who lives or works in Bayonne to spread the word about this holiday season parking lot program.” Continue reading City of Bayonne -Free Parking in Lots in December for Non-Commercial Vehicles →

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CITY OF BAYONNE ANNOUNCES-DISASTER ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)

Release Date: 11/03/2012
If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Sandy, you may be eligible for disaster aid.
You can call to apply: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. For 711 or Video Relay Service, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) For more information or to apply: www.DisasterAssistance.gov Or apply on your smartphone at: m.fema.gov
When you apply for disaster assistance, please have the following available: – Social Security number (including your spouse’s number) – Private insurance information, if available – Address and zip code of the damaged property – Directions to the damaged home or property – Daytime telephone number – A telephone number where FEMA can reach you or leave a message – An address where you can get mail – If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide the FEMA agent with your bank account type (savings/checking), account number, and routing number
Disaster recovery assistance for eligible recipients is available without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.
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Jersey City to Celebrate the Annual Polish Festival

 As part of the City’s ‘Tapestry of Nations’ Ethnic Festival Series

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, the Municipal Council and the Division of Cultural Affairs proudly announce the annual Polish Festival which will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 26th 2012 on Washington Street, between Sussex and Grand streets.

“The greatness of this country, especially our city, is largely attributed to the contributions that immigrants have made and continue to make,” said Mayor Healy. “Jersey City was densely populated by Polish immigrants and their descendents, many of whom worked at the nearby Colgate Palmolive Soap Factory and other shops located in the old First Ward of Jersey City. Polish-Americans have made significant strides and accomplishments in which we can all benefit from.” Continue reading Jersey City to Celebrate the Annual Polish Festival →

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Beyond Basic Learning in Hoboken, NJ. Receives Loan from Hudson County Economic Development Corporation and Bayonne Community Bank of Bayonne

Pictured from left to right: Jack Belton – HCEDC Loan Officer, Bette Spinelli – Director HCEDC , Bill Gaughan – Hudson County Chief of Staff, Zuleika Fertullien – Director Beyond Basic Learning, Hudson County Freeholder – Anthony Romano and Ken O’Neill – Senior VP Bayonne Community Bank.

$100,000. Loans are available to businesses within Hudson County. For more Information visit our web site at www.hudsonedc.org or call us at 201 369-4370.

Loan applications are on the web site.

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AHF’s ‘Condom Nation’ Big Rig Arrives in Jersey City, New Jersey!

 AIDS group’s 70-foot, 18-wheel ‘Condom Nation’ big rig and companion Sprinter van continue national condom giveaway tour with a stop in Jersey City, New Jersey where free HIV testing will also be offered by local partner agency, Project LOL Mpowerment Jersey City, Hyacinth AIDS Foundation. Goal: 6 months, 25-states, 10 million free condoms

Free condom giveaway. AHF’s ‘Condom Nation’ 18-wheel semi truck continues six-month, 40-city, 25-state free condom tour; advocates to hand out free condoms and offer free HIV testing

Friday, June 1st 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Journal Square PATH Train Station (Bergen Ave and Sip Ave) Partner agencies: Hyacinth AIDS Foundation’s Project LOL Mpowerment Jersey City and Hudson Pride Connections Center

 

Marco Benjamin, Regional Mobilization Leader NY-NJ-PA

Jessica Reinhart, Grassroots Community Manager, AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Quincy Bell, Program Manager, Project LOL Mpowerment Jersey City, Hyacinth AIDS Foundation

B-Roll 70-foot, 18-wheel ‘Condom Nation’ big-rig with condoms and safer sex education

JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY (May 31, 2012) AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s (AHF) ‘Condom-Nation’ tour—AHF’s specially-designed 70-foot long, 18 wheel ‘Condom Nation’ big rig truck and a companion ‘Condom Nation’ Sprinter van arrives in Jersey City, New Jersey—a stop on the ‘Condom Nation Tour’–a groundbreaking 25-state, 40-city, six-month nationwide tour to select cities, towns and states to hand out ten million free condoms and provide safer sex information in conjunction with local partners. ‘Condom Nation’ was launched from the famed Boardwalk in Venice Beach, California as part of AHF’s worldwide observation of International Condom Day—an informal holiday observed annually on February 13th in conjunction with Valentine’s Day. The group aims to conduct one thousand free HIV tests over the three days. Continue reading AHF’s ‘Condom Nation’ Big Rig Arrives in Jersey City, New Jersey! →

Collectables, feasts and festivals

Not Yo Mama’s Fair Organizers LLC., and LITM present Fool’s Fair Sunday April 1, 2012 11am-5pm 140 Newark Ave Jersey City, New Jersey

Not Yo Mama’s Fair Organizers, LLC (NYM) is an event planning company which coordinates craft fairs, based out of Jersey City, NJ. NYM was started in 2009 with the idea of bringing high end crafting into the mainstream and helping develop the business of thousands of artisan crafters. Not Yo Mama’s Fair Organizers, LLC partner with local community and art organizations to set up fairs and ultimately donate a portion of the proceeds to the partnering organization. Not Yo Mama’s Fair vendors create a wide range of handmade goods; jewelry, handcrafted leather, stationary, original artwork, home goods as well as furniture. Currently run by artists Megan Gulick and Michelle Mumoli, NYM has 15 fairs scheduled from April through December of 2012, with as far a reach as Newark and Asbury Park.

Continue reading Not Yo Mama’s Fair Organizers LLC., and LITM present Fool’s Fair Sunday April 1, 2012 11am-5pm 140 Newark Ave Jersey City, New Jersey →

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Jersey City to Honor the Life of Judge Shirley A. Tolentino

 Street Renaming of the Corner of Baldwin & Newark Avenues

 

JERSEY CITY –Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and members of the Municipal Council will rename the corner of Baldwin and Newark Avenues as Judge Shirley A. Tolentino Avenue in honor of Judge Shirley A. Tolentino at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2012.

“Judge Shirley A. Tolentino lived an illustrious and full life marked by countless accomplishments,” said Mayor Healy. “Renaming the corner of the Hudson County Courthouse in her honor is only fitting, as she has dedicated decades of her life to serving the courts and the people of our county.”