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Bayonne Division of Recreation Buddy Baseball to Participate in the Guinness World Records and Yogi’s Big Catch Challenge!

Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the athletes of Bayonne’s Buddy Baseball will have an opportunity to break a sports record.  They will join with other ballplayers in an attempt to break the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ record for the Largest Game of Catch (baseball/softball).  This effort will require a minimum of 973 pairs – or 1,946 participants – playing catch simultaneously for five minutes.

How will it work?

On Sunday, September 21, the official GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ attempt will take place in Yogi Berra Stadium in Montclair, New Jersey, with pairs organized on the ballfield and concourse in assigned positions, three meters (9’ 10”) apart from one another.  The stadium is named for the late Yogi Berra, a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.  Berra was a star catcher for the New York Yankees and a manager for both the Yankees and the Mets.   He was a longtime Montclair resident.   

Athletes from Buddy Baseball will have an opportunity to play catch with their teammate or a Buddy, or they can be spectators for the event.

Pete Amadeo, Bayonne’s Superintendent of Recreation, stated, “We are very excited for this opportunity for our athletes to participate in a record-breaking event.  They will be part of something special, together, that will be in the record books!”

For anyone interested in being a Buddy for Buddy Baseball athletes, please contact Pete Amadeo at 201-858-6129 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL.COM.

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Mayor’s Corner-Bayonne Mayor James Davis -The Bayonne Role in the Tunnel to Towers Run

Bayonne Mayor James Davis Column Mayor's Corner on role Bayonne played in the Tunnel to Tower Run each September

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.

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation, the organization formed in Stephen Siller’s name, began by serving widows and orphans from the September 11 attacks.  Later, the foundation expanded its charitable aims to the survivors of military service members and first responders killed in the line of duty.  Tunnel to Towers also assists those who have been injured catastrophically.

The foundation covered the mortgage of Jersey City detective and former Bayonne resident Joseph Seals following his death in 2019. 

Four years ago, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation sponsored a walk across America.  On September 8, 2021, we were proud to welcome Frank Siller, Stephen’s brother, as he walked down the west side of Bayonne on his way to Staten Island in the run-up to September 11. 

For over a decade, Bayonne Fire Captain Michael Pelliccio has led a joint Public Safety team of runners from the Bayonne Fire Department and the Bayonne Police Department that has raised over $100,000 for Tunnel to Towers.  This year, the team will run the route of Firefighter Siller in honor of recently deceased Bayonne Firefighter Joe Coughlin Jr. Joe leaves behind a legacy of dedicated service to the City of Bayonne and his unexpected death is mourned by family and comrades alike. The event is scheduled for the morning of Sunday, September 28, 2025.

To support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation and America’s heroes, you can make a donation, become a team member, become a team sponsor, walk or run with the team.  To show your support for the Bayonne Police and Fire Team in the run on September 28, please go online to https://nycrun.t2t.org/bayonnepdfd

Real Estate

Exit on the Hudson Realty New Rental Listings

NEW RENTAL LISTING!

SPACIOUS 2 BEDROOM

BERGEN POINT – BAYONNE

renovated and spacious 2-bedroom unit located on the 2nd floor. Designed with comfort in mind, the apartment offers two separate entrances for added privacy and convenience. Bonuss: Tenant pays Electricity ONLY! Pets considered only at owner’s discretion. This unit is move-in ready.

Asking $2,100 per month

  NEW RENTAL LISTING!

2 BEDROOMS – TENAFLY

WITH 2 CAR PARKING

Well maintained two bedroom apartment in a highly desirable Tenafly location. This home offers a spacious living room filled with natural light, creating a bright & welcoming atmosphere. The apartment features a private entry and includes two dedicated parking spaces for added convenience. Ideally situated close to shopping, dining, schools, & transportation, this residence combines comfort and accessibility.

.Asking $2,600 per month

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JC Fridays on September 12, 2025 Features Free Art Events

Art House Productions (Executive Artistic Director, Meredith Burns; Director of JC Fridays, Sunjay Venkatraman) is thrilled to announce the lineup for JC Fridays, taking place on Friday, September 12th. Jersey City’s premier quarterly arts festival, which is free and open to the public, will feature a diverse array of events, including visual art exhibitions, music performances, studio tours, and more, hosted at local businesses, galleries, studios, and arts organizations. Attendees are encouraged to explore multiple venues to discover new art and engage with the local arts scene. Complete event listings and an interactive map are available at www.jcfridays.com.

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Project Greenville Presents: 

PAST PRESENT FUTURE Sept 12th/13 & October 4th/5th 4pm-7pm 

PAST PRESENT FUTURE 

Join Project Greenville this Friday (as part of JC Fridays!) and Saturday, September 12th & 13th [as well as October 4th & 5th as part of the JCAST] from 4pm-7pm for our PAST PRESENT FUTURE group art show exploring these themes and the way a variety of talented local artists interpret them! Featuring paintings, photography, collage, digital work, film and fiber arts as well as live music! 

Artists include: 

Jay Bautista 

@titojaydraws10

Azzie Contreras 

@azzieartborn

Max Delgado 

@maxdelgado

Isabelle Duverger 

@isabelleduverger

Frank Hanavan 

@fhanavan

Danielle Haskins 

@danielleh1219

Jason Logan 

@jmtphotographymedia

Maria Lupianez 

@marilu.francis

Christian Moran 

@cmoran29

Amy Neufeld

@etherealforestphotography

Pat Olsen 

Randhier Ramlachan

Bethe Schwartz 

@betheschwa

Ray Schwartz 

@schwartzrays

Athena Toledo 

@flora.athens

with live music by Tara Stafford Ocansey at 6:15pm Friday Sept 12th (@tarapeuticmusic) 

and Gary Van Miert at 5pm on Saturday Sept 13th( @sensationalcountryblueswonders )

and screening the Oral History Documentary Series by Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy ( @jc.landmarks ) 

We’ll see you in Greenville for art, music, refreshments from local Greenville businesses, community and connection!

Please help us spread the word and share this info on your social media and/or with friends, family and neighbors <3 

If You Go: PAST PRESENT FUTURE 

128 Winfield Avenue 

Jersey City NJ 07305 

(between Old Bergen and Ocean) 

Sept 12th/13 & October 4th/5th 4pm-7pm 

(646)361-1858

projectgreenville@gmail.com 

@projectgreenvillejerseycity

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Mayor’s Corner -Bayonne Mayor James Davis-

Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis Mayor's Corner

REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

On Thursday, September 11, we are commemorating the twenty-fourth anniversary of one of the worst days in our nation’s history. On that day in 2001, the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center burned and ultimately crumbled to the ground.  We also saw the Pentagon in flames and an airplane go down in Pennsylvania. Terrorists commandeered flights and took nearly 3,000 innocent lives. Here in Bayonne, twelve of our residents were taken from their families. The images from that day, the emotions we felt, and the pain that was inflicted on us will stay with us forever.

 I was still a police officer in 2001. I used to work from 7:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., and I was sleeping when the initial plane hit.  Then the second plane hit and that’s when a friend called me. My cell phone was ringing next to me. I picked it up and my friend told me what happened.

On September 11, 2001, there was an atmosphere of chaos and shock throughout the region. After the terrorist attacks, I worked all night, and then in the morning I went to Jersey City, signed in to join the emergency operations in New York, and got on a tugboat. I spent the next four days at Ground Zero. 

Before my police career, I worked on Wall Street, so Lower Manhattan was familiar to me. When I got off the tugboat that Wednesday, walking toward the World Trade Center, I had no sense of direction, because the buildings weren’t there anymore. Those buildings were so big, that no matter where you were in Lower Manhattan, you knew where you were.  When I got there the morning after, it was almost surreal. There was rubble like I had never seen before.

In the years since, the new World Trade Center has risen from the rubble.  It stands proudly today. We think about the sweat and toil that so many workers put in on that site to move past the dark days, and put in its place a towering structure that stands as a beacon of the strength and ingenuity of our workers, and our great nation. The neighboring memorials on the site of the original World Trade Center will always remind us of the people we lost on September 11, 2001. The new tower is a sign that we are determined to overcome that terrible day. 

Education, Special Event

Acclaimed Actor Derek Luke Returns Home for Exclusive Appearance at Hudson County Community College’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, Fifty and Forward!

Renowned actor Derek Luke will help ring in Hudson County Community College’s 50th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration with a special appearance at the September 9th kickoff event.

You’ve seen him in Antwone Fisher, Glory Road, and Captain America: The First Avenger—now, come see Derek Luke at HCCC’s 50th Anniversary Kick Off Celebration!

– As Hudson County Community College (HCCC) launches its milestone yearlong 50th-anniversary celebration with a kick off party on Tuesday, September 9, attendees will enjoy the opportunity to meet acclaimed actor and Jersey City native Derek Luke.

A distinguished actor whose breakout role as the title character in Antwone Fisher earned him the Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, Derek Luke, who attended nearby Henry Snyder High School, also inspired audiences by portraying Bobby Joe Hill in Glory Road, and played Gabe Jones in Captain America: The First Avenger.

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Real Estate Lisitngs

Exit on the Hudson Bayonne Listings

    NEW RENTAL LISTING!

SPACIOUS 1 BEDROOM

MIDTOWN BAYONNE

The spacious one-bedroom, 2nd-floor apartment features ample storage capabilities. Features hardwood floors throughout and a bonus room perfect for an office, hobby space, or additional storage. Freshly painted and cleaned, it’s conveniently located near the 32nd St. HBLR Station and major bus lines. The apartment includes a refrigerator & dishwasher.

Asking $1,700 per month

  NEW RENTAL LISTING!

1st FLOOR – 2 BEDROOM

DOWNTOWN BAYONNE

Roomy, renovated **first floor** 2-bedroom apartment with hardwood floors has been freshly painted. Convenient access to the bus and the Light Rail train. The landlord may consider a small dog.

Asking $1,850 per month

NEW RENTAL LISTING!

2 BEDROOMS – TOP FLOOR

MIDTOWN BAYONNE

Prime location – This 2-bedroom unit has a large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, central air, walk-in closets, hardwood flooring, a washer and dryer in the unit, plus storage. Garage parking is available for an additional charge.

Asking $1,950 per month

CONDO RENTAL!

2 BEDROOM – UPPER FLOOR

MIDTOWN BAYONNE

Beautifully updated unit offers a comfortable & modern living space. The open-concept layout eat-in kitchen & living room; elegant hardwood floors, & spacious floor-to-ceiling closets. Located close to 34th St. Light Rail, NJ Turnpike & Bayonne Bridge. On-site coin-operated laundry& optional parking are available

Asking $2,100 per month

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Special Event

Hudson County Community College Invites Public to September 11 Memorial Event

The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) 9/11 Memorial event will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. Pictured here, the steel fragment of a supportive I-beam from one of the original World Trade Center Twin Towers that is displayed on the sixth-floor terrace of the
HCCC Gabert Library.

Twenty-four years ago, Hudson County lost 155 residents in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. They were among the nearly 3,000 individuals – including 900 New Jerseyans – killed in targeted attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93. Throughout the years, vigils continue with family members and supporters paying tribute to the parents, children, siblings, cousins, friends, co-workers, and neighbors who were lost on that fateful day. 

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will once again host a 9/11 Memorial to honor victims and their families. The event will take place on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 2 p.m. in the Gabert Library located at 71 Sip Avenue in Jersey City. Elected officials, emergency responders, students, educators, historians, and others will offer reflections, remembrances, and tributes from the College’s HCCC Benjamin J. Dineen III and Dennis C. Hull Gallery and Atrium that have panoramic views of the New York City and Jersey City skylines. Those who wish to attend are asked to register here.

“The 9/11 terrorist attacks changed our skyline and our waterfront, and reshaped our collective perspectives,” said HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber. “Jersey City became a focal point as a hub for enhancing security and infrastructure protection and for building alliances connecting people of all faiths, races, and backgrounds. We will never forget the individuals we lost, and the lives impacted.” 

“This day carries immense significance in our community – Hudson County is just across the river from Manhattan where the tragedy of 9/11 occurred. Many of our police officers – including myself and Chairman Anthony L. Romano – firefighters, and EMTs were there that day and the days that followed to support our community and country during this difficult time. And each year, we renew our commitment and dedication to never forget the 155 Hudson County fallen residents and their families, as well as those that have passed from 9/11 related illnesses over the past 24 years,” said Hudson County Executive Craig Guy. “I am grateful to Hudson County Community College and President 
Dr. Chris Reber for holding this memorial event to honor the victims of 9/11 and continue educating our youth about what this day means to our Country.” 

HCCC Associate Director of Institutional Engagement and Excellence Training Richard Walker will begin the memorial event by introducing HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber, who will welcome guests. Hudson County Board of Commissioners Chair Anthony L. Romano will provide the keynote address. The Commissioner will be followed by Jersey City Fire Department Battalion Chief and published author Dwayne Taylor.

Other speakers include HCCC Associate Professor of History Antonio Acevedo discussing the Historical Impact of 9/11; HCCC Associate Professor Emeritus Joseph Colicchio, who served as faculty at the College at the time of the attacks; HCCC Associate Director of Veterans Affairs and International Students Zachary Forrest, who will introduce HCCC Fire Safety Manager Patrick Del Piano; New Jersey Police Training Commission Vice Chair James Sharrock, who will offer additional reflection; HCCC Coordinator of Cultural Affairs Salma Abdelwahed, who will introduce Student Poet Victoria Lenga; and HCCC Vice President for Institutional Engagement and Excellence Dr. Yeurys Pujols, who will deliver closing remarks.

A key feature of the rooftop terrace adjoining HCCC’s sixth floor Atrium is the World Trade Center steel fragment that came to the College from the Office of the Executive Director at the New Jersey State Museum. Part of the “Remember 9/11” exhibit at the Museum in 2013, the sculpture was donated to the College when the Museum sought appropriate institutions to display 9/11 artifacts. Specifically, the steel fragment is believed to be from the North Tower’s East Façade, floors 89-92. All of those in attendance are welcome to view the artifact from 9:00 a.m. until the start of the ceremonies. 

The HCCC Foundation Art Collection includes 9/11-related artwork displayed in HCCC Journal Square Campus buildings:
https://www.hccc.edu/community/resources/documents/foundation-art-collection-9-11.pdf

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Mayor’s Corner-Bayonne Mayor James Davis

LABOR DAY 2025

Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis Mayor's Corner

On Monday, September 1, our nation will observe Labor Day, which is an occasion to honor all of America’s working people.  The concept for the day began with the trade union movement in the late 1800’s.  The federal government adopted Labor Day as a national holiday in 1894.

Labor Day is a good time to reflect on the rights of workers.  In many countries, workers are not allowed to organize trade unions or to bargain with their employers.  In some dictatorships, no independent labor unions are permitted; only labor front organizations operated by the ruling party are allowed to exist.

 In the United States and other advanced democratic countries, working people have the right to establish independent labor organizations that are not controlled by the government.  That is why there is a strong connection between free labor movements and democracy.  Unions help improve democracy by giving workers a voice in the workplace.  There are dozens of labor unions in the United States.  Most American unions belong to one of two major labor federations: 1) the AFL-CIO (American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations), or 2) the Strategic Organizing Center (SOC), which was formerly called Change to Win ).  The AFL-CIO was founded in 1955 when the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merged into a combined labor movement.  The Strategic Organizing Center was founded as Change to Win in 2005 as an alternative to the AFL-CIO.

American labor unions have been responsible for a variety of reforms such as the eight-hour workday, overtime pay, paid vacations, worker health benefits, employee pension plans, workplace safety regulations, and grievance procedures.  By gaining strength in the 20th century, American labor unions raised the living standards for millions of people.  They helped raise workers from poverty into the middle class.  Rising wages enabled American workers to buy homes and cars, to take their families on vacation, and to send their children to college. When unions were strong in the 20th century, they helped raise wages and living standards across the country for union and non-union labor alike.  We need to raise the American standard of living again in the 21st century.

In Bayonne, union members work in a variety of trades and economic sectors, such as building & construction, petrochemicals, maritime, education, healthcare, transportation, retail, and government.  

We should respect the contributions that all American workers make to our families, our communities, and our national economy.  Let’s all work together to improve wages, working conditions, and economic opportunities in the years to come.