Reminder: Join Jersey City Free Public Library, I Love Greenville, and SafeStreetsJC for the 31st District 2025 Assembly Candidate Forum!  Cunningham Branch Library (275 Martin Luther King Drive) Monday, May 12 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn where they stand on key issues, and ask your questions. It’s a great way to stay informed and engaged in your community! You can submit your questions for the candidates to address using this link Gillian Sarjeant-Allen, the Secretary of the Jersey City Free Public Library Foundation and founder of Radical Solutions LLC, and Lewis Spears, Director of the Lee Hagan Africana Studies Center at New Jersey City University, will serve as moderators for the forum. DID YOU KNOW? Jersey City is split between two different state Assembly districts. Not sure which district you’re in? Look for your address on this map. Please register to attend this event with the link below.? |
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Hudson County Community College Online Programs Earn NJEdge ‘Accessibility in Digital Education’ Award
Hudson County Community College Center for Online Learning Executive Director Matthew LeBrake recently accepted the NJEdge “Accessibility in Digital Education” Award at EdgeCon, which was held at Seton Hall University.
– Hudson County Community College (HCCC) students of all abilities and backgrounds attend classes and complete assignments online with ease, bringing them closer to achieving their academic goals.
In recognition of the College’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible, equitable, and inclusive online learning experiences, Matthew LaBrake, Executive Director of the HCCC Center for Online Learning, recently accepted the NJEdge “Accessibility in Digital Education” Award at EdgeCon held at Seton Hall University. At the event, HCCC Senior Instructional Designer Callie Martin co-presented “Building an Inclusive Future at HCCC” alongside Josh Gaul, NJEdge’s Chief Digital Learning Officer, after completing a multiphase project to improve the accessibility of all Hudson Online courses.
MAYOR’S CORNER -Bayonne’s Field of Dreams is Now a Reality
Bayonne Mayor James Davis
Photo Credit Al Sullivan
Photo Courtesy of Pete Amadeo-
Saturday, May 3, was a great day in Bayonne. More than a thousand people came out for the dedication ceremony for the new Buddy Baseball field at 11th Street and Avenue E. Buddy Baseball, a great program for children with special needs, has become a cherished part of the community during its ten-year history. In Buddy Baseball, volunteers assist special needs players during the games.
The ceremony marked the happy completion of a $2.4 million construction project that began in September 2024. The City of Bayonne received money for the construction from the federal, state, county governments, and local developers. Known to many as the Field of Dreams, the renovated ballpark includes a new playing area, artificial turf, bleachers, fencing, handicap access, and an adjoining playground. We would like to thank all of the public and private sector funders who made this wonderful project possible. The skilled workers of Picerno-Giordano Construction of Kenilworth built the facility and got it done on time for the start of baseball season. Public Works Director Tommy Cotter and City Engineer Rob Russo worked hard on this project from start to finish.
In a special part of the ceremony, the new scoreboard was unveiled to reveal that the City of Bayonne has named the facility Pete Amadeo Field. Pete, our Superintendent of Recreation, established Buddy Baseball in Bayonne and has made it one of the best recreational programs in our community’s history. Each day, he leads our Recreation Division with energy and enthusiasm. Naming the field in Pete’s honor was one of Bayonne’s best-kept secrets. He had no idea that this was happening until the unveiling took place.
I am extremely happy that Pete Amadeo Field is completed and open for the 2025 Buddy Baseball season. It will provide fun and excitement for children and families for years to come.
Deco Dream -Museum of Jersey City History
Join the MJCH and dine and celebrate the vibrant spirit of Jersey City, its rich, diverse history and the community that brings life.
Great food, lively company, and Art Deco elegance await
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NYC Tequilia and Spirits Fest is Coming
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 6 pm-9:30 pm. The event will be held at the Harborside Atrium. On the waterfront of Jersey City with a view of the Manhattan skyline, enjoy over 100 styles of Tequila, Mezcal, and more, delicious food, and great music.
The Jersey City Tequila Fest is a perfect opportunity for Tequila and Mezcal enthusiasts to meet and hang out with friends and enjoy a huge variety of tequila and spirits
Tequila Fest is your all-access pass to tequila and spirits from around the world. Travel the world of wine at Industry City. Guests will enjoy unlimited samples for the entire evening paired with live entertainment, food, and interactive games.
With over 100 styles, it’s a great place to discover new libations and speak to representatives. Tequila Fest will also feature amazing vendors to purchase everything from New York-made products.
Guests will enjoy unlimited samples, paired with live music and food from Mozzarepas, Taste of Poland, Chavas Empanadas, Angry Archies and more.
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Session Times
6-9:30 pm
Chelsea Industrial
535-551 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
Ticketing Info
General Admission: $60
Designated Driver: $15
Tickets are available online at:
All tickets include unlimited tastings and a souvenir tasting glass.
Vendor Participation:
Palomo
Ultramundo
G4 tequila
Acabo Raicilla
Quentisential brands
3BR Distillery
Golden Bay Distillery
Pistola
Drink Juan Please
Lalo Tequila
Ovo Vodka
Den of Thieves Whiskey
Siete Sirena’s Mexican Spirits
El Jefe Spirits
El Texano
Casa Elemental Sotol
Lafayette
Casa J tequila
Casa de Hamsa
Pathfinder
The Original Pickle Shot
Spiribaum
El Buho Mezcal
Spirited Insider
Su Casa Mezcal
Reif Rum
and more
Food Vendors
Mozzarepas
Taste of Poland
Angry Archies
Chavas Empanadas
And more coming!
Announcing Bayonne’s 1st Culture Day Festival on May31st, 2025
A new nonprofit, From Educators to Innovators, LLC, will host their very first Culture Day Festival in Bayonne on Saturday, May 31st at 16th Street Park.
This festival is meant to highlight all the wonderful and various cultures that reside in Bayonne. It will be a spectacular event showcasing music and dances from other countries, delicious cuisines from around the globe, and an array of vendors displaying their multicultural creations for the community to enjoy and purchase!
Let’s not forget about the various kids’ activities from face painting to arts & crafts to a gaming truck and more! What a great way for Bayonne to celebrate its people!
Grandmaster Austin Wright Sr. Inducted into the International Puerto Rican Hall of Fame
Grandmaster Austin Wright Sr. was recently inducted into the International Puerto Rico Hall of Fame and received “The Bushido Martial Arts Award of Excellence”. This was Puerto Rico’s 30th Annual Best of The Best Anniversary. The Tournament and Hall of Fame Director was Ruby Camacho. The Tournament and Hall of Fame were held in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Grandmaster Wright runs several schools in Bayonne and Jersey City, NJ. The school is offering $49 two-week trial classes for children ages 3-17 and $99 two-week trial classes for adults 18-up in the Arts of Isshin-Ryu Karate, JuJutsu, Kickboxing, Muay-Thai, Boxing, and mixed martial arts. For more information, go to our website www.karatenjmma.com or call 201-437-1820.
Jersey City Animal Care and Control Makes it Easy in May to Adopt a Pet
If you have been thinking of adopting a pet, JCAC has a program for May that makes it easy and affordable to bring that special pet to your home, their forever home.
For the entire Month of May Jersey City Animal Care will be reducing adoption fees to $4 for every dog and cat they have.
Every one of their animals is spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and ready for a loving home.
Jersey City Animal Care & Control:
235 Jersey City Boulevard
201 547-5700
jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/health/divisionofanimalcarecontrol/adoptfoster
