Author Tris McCall will read a paranoid tale from McCall’s almanac, his book of short stories, on Thursday, April 24th, 2025
McCall will also perform a few songs corresponding to the story at 8 p.m.
Arrive early, the show up in the gallery is really good. it features work by Valerie Huhn, Tina Maneca, and other artists.
No cover charge, but you’ll be able to pick up a copy of McCall’s Almanac
Imur Gallery is located at 67 Greene St., JC NJ.
Pope Francis died Easter Monday at his home at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta.
The Vatican announced in a statement on social media.
The Pope died at 7:35 am local time, 1:35 a.m. ET am
His Papacy ran for 12 years, and in that time, he worked towards an inclusive Roman Catholic Church in support of marginalized voices.
Francis, who has been limiting his workload on doctors’ orders, did not preside over the Vatican’s Easter Mass but appeared at the end of the event for a twice-yearly blessing and message known as the “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world)
Pope Francis died about four weeks after he was released from the hospital following an extended battle with respiratory ailments
Vice President JD Vance visited the Vatican over the weekend and met with the Pope on Easter Sunday
Photo of Pope Francis courtesy of the Vatican News as it appeared on X
Bayonne’s annual Holocaust Remembrance Service is scheduled for Thursday, April 24, at 6:00 p.m., in the Dorothy Harrington City Council Chambers at 630 Avenue C. The event is sponsored by the United Jewish Appeal (UJA) Federation of Bayonne and the Bayonne Interfaith Clergy and is hosted by the City of Bayonne. Mayor Jimmy Davis is the honorary chairman of the program.
At the memorial program, elected officials will offer brief remarks and present proclamations, resolutions, and citations. Clergy from various faiths will offer prayers and reflections. Members of Bayonne’s veterans’ groups will carry the colors and the banners of their posts. Bayonne students will also participate in the procession. The Bayonne Interfaith Choir will sing.
Hara Lynn Benjamin, a cantorial singer with the Temple Beth-El Religious School, will lead the singing of Hatikvah. Alan Gordon Smulen, a cantorial singer from Temple Emanu-El and President of the board of Amore Opera, will lead the singing of the Star-Spangled Banner. The accompanist will be Sidney Hagans, Director of the Bayonne Interfaith Choir. Lee Smulen is also a member of the event’s music committee.
The event will include a candlelighting ceremony to remember the victims of the Holocaust.
The winners of the Holocaust writing contest at Bayonne High School will read from their compositions. The students will receive awards sponsored by the Preminger and Epstein families.
Arnold Wendroff is President of the UJA Federation of Bayonne. Dr. Ellen Goldberg is the Executive Director of the UJA Federation and the Jewish Community Center. Ilona Rosenberg is President of the Bayonne Jewish Community Center. Helene Kessel Nagiar and Joseph E. Ryan will co-chair the service.
This memorial program is free and open to the public.
The Annual Blessing of the Bikes hosted by Bayonne Elks #434 began on Saturday, April 19th.
Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis stopped by with members of the Municipal Council. Pictured with Mayor Davis, 2ND Ward Council Member Jacqueline Weimmer, Council Member at Large Loyad Booker, Council Member at Large Juan M Perez, and members of the Bayonne Police Department
Live music is provided by “She Said No”
The City of Bayonne is always looking for ways to improve the parking situation in our community. As the current administration worked towards improving the City’s financial status, we committed to jumpstarting the residential development of numerous long-dormant and often contaminated commercial properties. For the most part, the development of the new residential buildings was contingent upon the developers ensuring that they provided adequate on-site parking for occupants of these buildings.
Beginning on Monday, May 12, 2025, Bayonne Parking Enforcement Officers will begin enforcing the Residential Zone parking ordinance 24 hours a day. For the first month, Parking Enforcement Officers will issue Warning Notices to those who violate the ordinance by parking overnight on the street without a permit. This will permit residents to be familiar with the new enforcement procedures. After this familiarization period, however, beginning on Monday, June 16, 2025, the 24-hour Residential Parking Permit regulations will be enforced, and Parking Enforcement Officers will begin issuing actual tickets to violators. These tickets will include the appropriate fines and, in certain circumstances, may require an appearance in Municipal Court.
The new tower will house NCAA gym, fitness center, science labs, theater, classrooms, and administrative offices.
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) held a “Topping Out” ceremony on Thursday, April 17th, 2025, at 2 Enos Place on the College’s Journal Square Campus in Jersey City, for the new Center for Student Success. Students, faculty, staff, honored guests, the project team, and others signed the beam and raised it into position.
The 11-story, 153,186 square-foot HCCC Center for Student Success resides one block from the Journal Square PATH. The tower will replace several of the College’s small, segregated, and aging buildings. The blueprint includes 24 classrooms; full-size National College Athletics Association (NCAA) gymnasium to facilitate the debut of the College’s Athletics Department; fitness center; black-box theater; health sciences laboratories; 85 offices; eight conference rooms; a “University Center” for sister colleges and partners to offer baccalaureate instruction; expanded student services areas; and more.
Dusty is a 3-year-old Maltese who may have a bit of a silly haircut, but he likes to think that his unique look helps to match his unique personality!
He’s got a good number of quirks in such a small body, constantly wanting to run around and jump up to get (or give) kisses to anyone he sees!
He prefers people but doesn’t mind being around other dogs. He doesn’t want to pick a fight, but is not eager to make a furry friend of his own.
He would be ideal for someone with a more playful personality, either a family with young kids, or even just someone who’s young at heart!
Dusty would prefer somewhere near a dog park so he can get easy access to somewhere he can let loose!
Dusty came into JCACC looking a tad worse for wear but has been properly coiffed and ready for his close-up.
If you want to adopt Dusty, please go to jcnj.org/adopt to submit an application, or call us at 201-547-5700 during business hours for more information.
Use it! Ifyou are coming into Jersey City on Sunday, April 13, 2025
All you need to know about where and when to travel in Downtown Jersey City on April 13, 2025,
Click this link https://jerseycitymarathon.com/jersey-city-residents/
Photo courtesy Jersey City Marathon Facebook page
Cardinal Tobin to Preside Over Liturgies During the Church’s Most Sacred Time
Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will baptize new members of the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart. (Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Newark)
The Archdiocese of Newark will join the Universal Church as Catholics and other Christians enter the most sacred week of the year, beginning with Palm Sunday and culminating in the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday.
You are invited to a joyful, hope-filled Easter Service at 16th Street Park, Bayonne, on Sunday, April 20, at 10:30 AM!
Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus together, with uplifting worship music, a vibrant and welcoming community, and an encouraging message of hope that will speak to every heart. It will be a morning of joy, connection, and celebration for all ages!
Whether you’re exploring faith, returning to church, or simply looking for an Easter service to attend, come as you are! We want to welcome you!
Chairs will be set up, but feel free to bring lawn chairs or blankets. There will be space for kids to move around, the backdrop for photos, and coffee and light refreshments.
Hosted by Global Harvest Fellowship. For more information or weather updates, visit www.ghf.church.
In case of rain, two services will be held at Global Harvest’s building at 65 W 15th Street (8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.).
Come experience the hope, joy, and new life Jesus Christ brings through His resurrection!
