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Make it Yourself-Irish Stew

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With the fall weather coming, here is a perfect dish to make yourself

Irish Stew is a traditional, hearty dish that’s been a staple of Irish cuisine for centuries. Made with tender lamb or beef, root vegetables, and a flavorful broth, this stew is the epitome of comfort food. The slow-cooked meat becomes incredibly tender, while the potatoes, carrots, and onions soak up the rich flavors of the broth. Perfect for a cold day, this stew is both nourishing and satisfying, offering a taste of Ireland’s culinary heritage. Served with crusty bread or over a bed of mashed potatoes, Irish Stew is a dish that warms you from the inside out and brings the comforting flavors of home to your table.

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds lamb shoulder or beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 2 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks (optional)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef or lamb broth
  • 1 cup stout beer (optional, for depth of flavor)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
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Local Events

Local Events for September 18th to September 20th, 2026 Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and Secaucus

Things to do this weekend in Hudson County

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Friday, September 18, 2026

Navratri Mahotsav With Geeta Rabari
Location: Meadowlands Exposition Center, 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ
6:30 PM
A celebration of the Hindu festival of Navaratri featuring Garba and Dandiya dances with live music by Geeta Rabari. [1]

Film Screening: The Magic City: Birmingham according to Sun Ra
Location: Monty Hall, 43 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ
7:30 PM
A documentary screening portraying the early years of jazz musician Sun Ra, with proceeds supporting WFMU radio. [1]

Pete Rodriguez Quartet Performance
Location: The Statuary, 53 Congress Street, Jersey City, NJ
Time: 8:00 PM
Details: A live outdoor and indoor jazz performance event featuring the Pete Rodriguez Quartet. [1]

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Jersey City News

Jersey City Free Public Library to Host Glenn D. Cunningham Day Celebration

Jersey City Free Public Library is proud to bring the community together to honor the life and legacy of former Jersey City Mayor and State Senator Glenn D. Cunningham with a celebration of his birthday and the inaugural Glenn D. Cunningham Day.

 Wednesday, September 16, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Glenn D. Cunningham Branch Library (275 Martin Luther King Drive)

This event will be hosted by former Jersey City Free Public Library Director Priscilla Gardner with guest speakers including the Honorable Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Hudson County Commissioner Bill O’Dea, New Jersey Assemblyman Jerry Walker, New Jersey Assemblyman William Sampson, Councilman-at-Large Michael O. Griffin, Councilman-at-Large Rolando R. Lavarro Jr., and Ward F Councilman & Council President Pro Tempore, Frank “Educational” Gilmore.Contact: Nailah Andre
Jersey City Free Public Library
Communications Coordinator
Nandre@jclibrary.org


About Jersey City Free Public Library
The Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL) is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, serving one of the most diverse cities in the country. The Library meets the needs of the community by providing a wide array of programming and resources, and access to a broad range of print, digital, and audiovisual collections. The Library has been a cornerstone of Jersey City’s growing and changing community for more than 120 years.
Hudson County News

Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and Hudson County Board of Commissioners Unveil Legislation to Create “Trap -Neuter-Release” Grant Program

Groundbreaking initiative will help municipalities address feral cat problem

 In an effort to address Hudson County’s dire feral cat situation, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy and the Hudson County Board of Commissioners unveiled a proposed resolution to establish a Trap-Neuter-Release (“TNR”) Grant Program that would be open to all 12 Hudson County municipalities.

“Although Hudson County has not historically been involved with animal care and control, I know that dealing with feral cat colonies has been a vexing challenge for our towns and cities,” stated Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “The fact is that where Trap-Neuter-Release has been employed, there has been a marked reduction in feral cat colonies and their associated troubles. TNR is common sense initiative, and I am dedicated to making it a reality.”

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Local Events this week

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Jersey City Love Along the Hudson
Location: Exchange Place, 1 Exchange Place, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302
Time: Monday, September 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Details: A community gathering featuring scenic views along the Hudson waterfront, focused on local connection, food, and culture. [1]

Horror Book Club
Location: Dungeon Books, Storefront 1R, 115 Brunswick Street, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302
Time: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Details: A monthly book group meeting for horror enthusiasts. This session features a discussion on the book Incidents Around the House. [1]

15th Annual All About Downtown Street Fair
Location: Newark Avenue (between Grove Street and Coles Street), Downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302
Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Details: One of Hudson County’s largest annual community street festivals. The massive event features over a hundred local business vendors, handmade crafts, direct food stalls, family-friendly kids’ rides, live musical stages, and multiple outdoor beer gardens. The venue layout is wheelchair accessible. [1]

Disco in the Park
Location: Van Vorst Park (Barrow Street Side), Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302
Time: Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Details: A family-friendly outdoor retro music dance social featuring DJ Blvck Truffle on the turntables. The event features local snacks, non-alcoholic soft drinks, and local residents dressed up in classic 1970s disco attire. [1]

First-Ever Hoboken Coffee Crawl
Location: Hoboken Historical Museum (Kickoff/Tickets), 1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken, New Jersey, 07030
Time: Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Details: An inaugural citywide, self-guided tasting walk organized directly by the local historical museum. Ticket holders get access to exclusive coffee samples and creative treats from dozens of participating neighborhood cafes including Alessio’s, Alfalfa, Bean Vault, Bwé, and Modcup. All proceeds support local museum educational programming. [1]

David Liebe Hart Live Performance
Location: Pet Shop, 193 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302
Time: Sunday, September 20, 2026 (Evening)
Details: An intimate showcase featuring the cult-favorite outsider artist, musician, and puppeteer known for his recurring roles on Adult Swim’s alternative comedy programming. [1]

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Procession With Floats to Honor Bayonne Little League World Series Stars on Sunday, September 13

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The phrase “Bayonne vs. Everyone” will ring true on September 13th when Bayonne residents come out to welcome our hometown team with a procession honoring “The Boys from Bayonne.”

Bayonne Little League and the City of Bayonne Recreation Division will hold a procession with floats to honor the hometown players and coaches who participated in the 2026 Little League World Series. The event will take place in Bayonne on Sunday, September 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Mayor Sharon Nadrowski said, “The City of Bayonne is extremely proud of our World Series heroes.  We welcome this opportunity to honor the first team in Bayonne history that competed in a Little League World Series.”

            The procession will consist of two floats for the players and the coaches.

            Starting location: The procession will gather at 30th Street and Avenue C in Bayonne at 10:30 a.m.

            Procession route: The procession will move eastward down 30th Street from Avenue C to Broadway.  Then the floats will turn right onto Broadway. The procession will move southward down Broadway from 30th Street to 5th Street. Then the floats will turn right, going west on 5th Street until reaching Avenue C.  After that, the floats will drive south down to 1st Street.   The procession will turn right on 1st Street and will proceed westward to the Little League facility at 1st Street and Kennedy Boulevard. A ceremony will take place at the Little League facility.

Special Event

Hudson County Community College to Hold Special Community 9/11 Remembrance Event 


 Hudson County Community College will hold a 9/11 Memorial on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 2 p.m. The commemoration will include special presentations, a discussion, and aa screening of the documentary, 9/11 Reclaiming Ground Zero. Stevens Institute of Technology Deputy Chief of Police, Robert DiGenova, will be the keynote speaker. 

The event will feature a keynote address by Robert DiGenova, special presentations and discussions, and screening of 9/11: Reclaiming Ground Zero. 

Twenty-five years after 9/11, remembrances will include adults who grew up without parents, first responders who lost colleagues, and tributes for the fallen. Nearly 3,000 individuals were killed in the 2001 targeted attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93. Those lost forever include 900 New Jerseyans, of whom 155 were from Hudson County. In the aftermath, the United States has reshaped national security, foreign policy, and civilian life. 

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Local events for September 5th to September 9th for Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and Secaucus

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Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival kicks off a lively holiday weekend lineup in Hudson County on Saturday, September 5, 2026. [1, 2]

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Event Name: Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival
Location: Meadowlands Exposition Center (355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ)
Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM
Details: A massive three-day convention featuring hundreds of global tattoo artists, live tattooing, piercing services, specialized product vendors, and daily tattoo style competitions. [1, 2, 3]

Event Name: Jersey City Weekly Bar Crawl
Location: Boots & Bones (116 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: Starts at 4:00 PM (16:00)
Details: An indoor, social weekend bar crawl looping through popular nightlife spots along the downtown pedestrian plaza. This event is strictly 21+ and not suitable for children. [1]

Event Name: “Moonscapes” Solo Art Exhibition
Location: IECC at Casa Colombo (380 Monmouth St, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: Open for multiple daytime gallery viewing hours
Details: A dedicated contemporary art showcase featuring the lunar-inspired, richly textured canvas paintings of local visual artist Peter Delman. [1]

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Event Name: Meadowlands Tattoo Arts Festival Finale
Location: Meadowlands Exposition Center (355 Plaza Dr, Secaucus, NJ)
Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM
Details: The final concluding day of the convention featuring ongoing live custom flash tattooing sessions, final product sales, and the wrap-up awards ceremony for the weekend’s top tattoo designs. [1, 2]

Monday, September 7, 2026 (Labor Day)

Event Name: Kids’ Creative Art Class
Location: Mary McLeod Bethune Life Center (140 Martin Luther King Drive, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: 5:00 PM (17:00)
Details: An interactive, instructor-led creative class tailored for children aged 5 to 12 to learn drawing fundamentals and express themselves creatively. Advance registration is required. [1]

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Event Name: Children of Faith Flag Raising Ceremony
Location: City Hall Council Chambers (280 Grove Street, 2nd Floor, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Details: An official municipal civic celebration and community gathering hosted by the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs. [1]

Event Name: One-Time Grown Up + Me Pottery Wheel Class
Location: Blue Skies Pottery Studio (720 Monroe Street, Monroe Center, Hoboken, NJ)
Time: 90-minute workshop blocks throughout the afternoon
Details: A shared hands-on studio class where adults and children learn the basic mechanics and fun of working on a throwing wheel together. [1]

Event Name: SummerFest Concert Series at Liberty State Park
Location: Liberty State Park, South Lawn (Freedom Way, Jersey City, NJ)
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Details: A live, open-air public concert featuring vibrant salsa and house jazz rhythms performed by Carlos Jimenez Mambo Dulcet. (Note: If it rains, the show moves directly inside the historic train terminal building nearby). [1]

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Bayonne News, Bayonne Observer insidebayonne.com

THE BAYONNE ROLE IN THE TUNNEL TO TOWERS RUN

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Bayonne Farmers Market back on Tuesdays

Each year, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation sponsors a five-kilometer run to honor the sacrifice of Firefighter Stephen Siller on September 11, 2001. On that day, following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Stephen Siller strapped on sixty pounds of equipment and rushed on foot through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the twin towers of the World Trade Center.  It was there that he gave his life while helping others.  He was one of 343 firefighters who perished after responding to the World Trade Center alongside 72 police officers.

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