Jersey City, NJ, October 12, 2020 – Jersey City Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, recently opened a new physical therapy and rehabilitation practice in Newport. In addition to physical therapy services, the Newport location offers convenient, close to home access to the hospital’s leading orthopedic program at the same location.
Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis issued a proclamation declaring October to be Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the City of Bayonne. This presentation was one of many events organized by safe driving advocate Pam O’Donnell. Four years ago, her husband and daughter died in an automobile crash. That tragedy has compelled her to speak out before a variety of audiences about the importance of safe driving and the consequences of highway deaths. She has spoken to audiences at churches, schools, and corporations. The proclamation refers to public education programs sponsored by the National Safety Council and the Catch You Later Foundation. Pictured left to right: Public Safety Director Robert Kubert, Public Works Director Tom Cotter, First Ward Council Member Neil Carroll, Mayor Jimmy Davis, Ali O’Donnell, Pam O’Donnell, City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski, Council Member At-Large Juan Perez, and Police Chief Robert Geisler.
Members of the Jersey City Police Department will join other Hudson County law enforcement agencies to raise money for the Special Olympics New Jersey by participating in the 37th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.
JCPD Officers will run through the Jersey City leg of the route carrying the “Flame of Hope,†which is escorted by more than 3,000 officers total through 26 communities, ultimately making its way to the lighting of the Special Olympics New Jersey cauldron at the Opening Ceremony.
10:30 AM on Friday, October 9, 2020
Intersection of Communipaw and West Side Avenues, Jersey City, NJ
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that outdoor dining and entertainment events on Uptown Broadway have been scheduled for Friday, October 9, and Thursday, October 15, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The event of Friday, October 9, will take place on Broadway from 41st Street to 45th Street, with a rain date of Saturday, October 10. Live music will be provided by Keith Borelli and Bennett Rhode.
The event of Thursday, October 15, will take place on Broadway from 33rd Street to 38th Street, with a rain date of Friday, October 16. Live music will be provided by Dave “Doc†Watson and Lisel Cox.
On both dine out nights, a portion Broadway will be closed to traffic in the area of each event, in order to accommodate the outdoor dining and entertainment.
Participating restaurants will set up tables, chairs, and tents on the street.
The event organizer is City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski. The Council President said, “These special events are all about supporting local restaurants and small businesses during this trying time. We are happy to extend the success of our recent Downtown and Midtown dining events to our Uptown area.
Mayor Davis said, “I would like to thank Council President Ashe-Nadrowski and all participating businesses for planning these great events. We should all do whatever we can to support our local small business community.â€
In order to allow for event set-up, the street-closing on Broadway will start at 4:00 p.m. on the night of each event. Broadway will be closed until 11:00 p.m. that night, in order to provide time to remove dining furniture and equipment from the street.
No parking will be allowed on Broadway in the outdoor dining areas from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in order to provide space for the restaurants and entertainment.
In the event of inclement weather, the rain dates of Saturday, October 10, and Friday, October 16, would have the same hours and street closing details described above for Friday, October 9, and Thursday, October 15.
The dining and entertainment events will observe the mask requirements and social distancing guidelines established by the State of New Jersey.
Mayor Davis and father place ballots in drop box:Â
Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and father James Davis placed their completed ballots in the secure election drop box in front of City Hall at 630 Avenue C in Bayonne. Mayor Davis said, “My dad and I voted this morning. Please make sure you vote via the mail-in ballot. Once you have filled out your ballot completely, you can drop it at the designated secure ballot drop box located in front of City Hall.â€
