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QDOBA MEXICAN EATS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN SECAUCUS, NJ ON AUGUST 29


Grand Opening to Include Ribbon Cutting with The Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce and Special Guests, and Free QDOBA for a Year for First 100 Guests with Purchase


QDOBA Mexican Eats, the fast-casual restaurant known for its bold flavors and fully customizable menu, is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in Secaucus, New Jersey. Operated by franchise group TIG Corporation, the new restaurant will offer fan-favorite entrées like burrito bowls, quesadillas, and tacos—with no extra charge for premium toppings like hand-smashed guac and 3-cheese queso.

The festivities will kick off at 10:30 a.m., when the first 100 guests who make a purchase will score FREE QDOBA burritos or bowls every month for a year. Guests are encouraged to line up early to secure their spot.  The celebration will continue throughout the day with a DJ, prizes, games, and giveaways. At 10:15 a.m., the Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening with special guests in attendance.


Friday, August 29

  • Festivities Begin: 10:30 a.m.
  • Ribbon Cutting: 10:15 a.m.


QDOBA Mexican Eats
200 Mill Creek Drive
Secaucus, NJ 07094

  • Pranav Desai, Executive, TIG Corporation
  • Representatives from Meadowlands Chamber of Commerce
  • Local officials and community members


This is the first QDOBA location in Secaucus and part of the brand’s continued expansion across the Northeast. The grand opening celebration highlights QDOBA’s dedication to bold flavors, community connection, and giving back.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is looking to hire several General Maintainers – NJ Locations

The Port Authority of NY & NJ is seeking to fill skilled-trade General Maintainers in our New Jersey Facilities. The General Maintainer position is often the entry point for many maintenance career paths at the Port Authority.

General Maintainers are general laborers who are responsible for a variety of manual and semi-skilled construction trades. General Maintainers will carry out critical maintenance work that enables our facilities to remain safe and operational for the traveling public.

Current openings for the Temporary General Maintainer are seasonal positions with an end date in mid-April. Temporary General Maintainers have the potential to extend beyond the snow season based on the availability of openings and performance.

Note: This recruitment is currently only for our NJ side Port Authority locations. Candidates will need to be open to working at NJ facility locations.

Responsibilities

General Maintainers perform work that typically requires the knowledge of the following trade fields:

  • Carpentry
  • Landscaping
  • Painting
  • Paving
  • Roofing
  • Snow removal for commercial property
  • Gardening
  • Structural and mechanical maintenance
  • Knowledge of materials, tools, blueprint reading and equipment of these trades

General Maintainers work a 40-hour week, which includes rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather and overtime as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
  • Two (2) years of journey-level work experience in the building construction, general laborer fields.
  • Valid driver license with the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B permit before the first day of work.
  • This job posting is for external candidates only; all employees must apply through the internal process.

Applicants should refer to the following website for further information on obtaining a CDL and medical clearance for CDL licensing:

Selected candidates will be subject to a comprehensive background check and will be asked to provide copies of the required licenses for verification.

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Bayonne Chamber of Commerce 9th Annual Peninsula Gala

An Evening Spent in Celebration of Local Businesses

Thursday, September 18th, 2025 6 PM-10 PM

Chandelier Catering 1081 Broadway, Bayonne, New Jersey

Dinner, Dancing, Open Bar, and Venetian Hour

$150 per person

2025 Honorees

Business of the Year-Villa Maria & San Vito

Business People of the Year -Regina & Steve Teitel Elbaum Deli

Dan Kane Legends Award-Leonard Kiczek

Chamber Hall of Fame- Vincent Virga

Community Impact Award-Monique Smith-Andrews

Outstanding Service Award-Bayonne Police Department

Register online by September 4th, 2025

Bayonnechamber.org/events

http://www.bayonnechamber.org/

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Hudson County Movies in the Park Last 2 Shows in August for the Season

TOY STORY AUGUST 19TH -MERCER PARK- JERSEY CITY

RAINDATE AUGUST 21ST

RATATOUILE APRIL 21ST COLUMBUS PARK HOBOKEN

RAINDATE AUGUST 28

Hudson County’s Movies in the Park is a highly anticipated annual event that brings the magic of cinema to the great outdoors. Set against the backdrop of the county’s picturesque parks, this unique film series offers residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of movies in a relaxed and family-friendly environment. With its captivating ambiance, community spirit, and diverse film selection, Movies in the Park has become a beloved tradition for cinephiles and families alike.

Movies in the Park is a collaborative effort between Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, the Board of County Commissioners and Hudson County’s Parks Department, and local businesses and organizations. The event aims to bring communities together, foster a sense of belonging, and provide accessible entertainment for all. The organizers carefully curate a selection of films that appeal to a broad audience, ensuring there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Bayonne Sounds by the Bay Concert August 20, 2025 Super Trans AM

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Super Trans AM
Super Trans Am is the most unique and innovative theme band on the market today, playing all of your favorite arena anthems and chart-topping radio hits of the 1970s. Combining unparalleled musicianship with artistic and inspired A/V production, you’ll enjoy revisiting classic sing-alongs from one of the most defining decades in American history. Performing masterworks from icons such as The Eagles, Hall & Oates, Queen, The Doobie Brothers, Paul McCartney & Wings, Peter Frampton, Foreigner, Kiss, Boston and Journey as well as “Yacht Rock” favorites such as “Still the One” by Orleans and Pilot’s “Magic”, your audience will fall in love with this epic decade of memorable music all over again.

Wedneday, August 20th,2025 7PM

Di Domenico 16th Street Park ( Off Avenue E )

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Alexandra Hulsman, Girl Scout Troop 12052, Bayonne, TCNJ, Receives Scholarship

Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey Awards More Than $18,000 in Scholarships to Local Girl Scouts Through the William and Ida M.Kiefer Trust

Girl Scouts Heart of New Jersey (GSHNJ) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 William and Ida M. Kiefer Trust Scholarships—awarded to Girl Scouts from Essex and Hudson counties pursuing post-high school education. This year, a total of $18,426 was distributed among ten outstanding applicants, with individual scholarship amounts ranging from $250 to $3,757.

The Kiefer Trust provides annual scholarships for “deserving students in Essex and Hudson counties wishing to further their post-high school education,” whether at a trade school, two-year college, or four-year university. Awards were given to applicants who demonstrated the strongest combination of academic achievement, community service, Girl Scout involvement, extracurricular participation, and financial need.

2025 Kiefer Scholarship Recipients:

  • Alexandra Hulsman, Troop 12052, Bayonne, TCNJ
  • Grace Stewart, Troop 20194, Roseland, University of Pittsburgh
  • Tasiyah Stone-Bey, Troop 21246, East Orange, Rutgers University–Newark
  • Luciana Musano, Troop 20194, Roseland, Seton Hall University
  • Gabrielle White, Troop 20874, Maplewood, Spelman College
  • Sofia Maatos, Troop 10648, Kearny, University of California – Los Angeles
  • Vanessa Costa, Troop 12771, Kearny – Fairleigh Dickinson University
  • Isabella Fernandes-Santinho, Troop 10648, Kearny, Smith College
  • Alanya Friedman, Troop 20514, Maplewood, Virginia Tech
  • Ava Lawdanski, Troop 10648, Kearny, Seton Hall University
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Which New Jersey Counties are most in Harm’s Way this Flood Season?

Some findings?
Seventeen New Jersey counties could account for a staggering 52% of all U.S. coastal flood losses annually, amounting to around $634 million per year.  
 
How do some New Jersey counties stack up for flood vulnerability?
 Hackensack | Bergen County | 1stToms River | Ocean County | 3rdOcean City | Cape May County | 4thAtlantic City | Atlantic County | 5thMiddletown | Monmouth County | 15thEdison | Middlesex County | 17thElizabeth | Union County | 42nd Jersey City | Hudson County | 168thNewark | Essex County | 174thCamden | Camden County | 249th  New Jersey Key Insights:New Jersey’s 21 represented counties could face about $184.9 million in estimated river flood losses each year, roughly 3% of the national total.Dual threat: 81% of represented counties (17 of 21) face both coastal and riverine flood risk. Somerset (No. 574), Ocean (No. 3), and Morris (No. 263) counties have the highest riverine flood risk according to FEMA, while Bergen (No. 1) and Atlantic (No. 5) counties have the highest coastal flooding risk.Salem (No. 89) and Essex (No. 174) counties generate the most Google searches for flood insurance providers. Check out the whole story and ranking here: https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies/most-vulnerable-counties-flooding/

To come up with our ranking, we considered each county’s risk and expected annual loss from riverine and coastal flooding. We also looked at the share of populations of children, the elderly, and residents in mobile homes, in addition to local demand for flood insurance. 

Other helpful links:
Top 5 CountiesEstimated Annual Loss from FloodingAsk the ExpertsEditor’s Quotes
Some findings?
Seventeen New Jersey counties could account for a staggering 52% of all U.S. coastal flood losses annually, amounting to around $634 million per year.  
 
How do some New Jersey counties stack up for flood vulnerability?
 Hackensack | Bergen County | 1stToms River | Ocean County | 3rdOcean City | Cape May County | 4thAtlantic City | Atlantic County | 5thMiddletown | Monmouth County | 15thEdison | Middlesex County | 17thElizabeth | Union County | 42nd Jersey City | Hudson County | 168thNewark | Essex County | 174thCamden | Camden County | 249th  New Jersey Key Insights:New Jersey’s 21 represented counties could face about $184.9 million in estimated river flood losses each year, roughly 3% of the national total.Dual threat: 81% of represented counties (17 of 21) face both coastal and riverine flood risk.Somerset (No. 574), Ocean (No. 3), and Morris (No. 263) counties have the highest riverine flood risk according to FEMA, while Bergen (No. 1) and Atlantic (No. 5) counties have the highest coastal flooding risk.Salem (No. 89) and Essex (No. 174) counties generate the most Google searches for flood insurance providers. Check out the whole story and ranking here: https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/studies/most-vulnerable-counties-flooding/

To come up with our ranking, we considered each county’s risk and expected annual loss from riverine and coastal flooding. We also looked at the share of populations of children, the elderly, and residents in mobile homes, in addition to local demand for flood insurance. 

Other helpful links:
Top 5 CountiesEstimated Annual Loss from FloodingAsk the ExpertsEditor’s Quotes

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Gypsy Grill in Bayonne Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, June 27, 2025

On Friday, June 27th, Mahmoud Abdelrazek, wife and family, owners of Gypsy Grill in Jersey City and the new Bayonne location, cut the ribbon to announce their Grand Opening. Along with the Abdelrazek family were Bayonne City Council members, Loyad Booker, Juan Perez, and Neil Carroll III and other friends

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Pope Leo XIV Names New Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Newark Accepts Resignation of Bishop Gregory Studerus

Father Pedro Bismarck Chau, rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, N.J. (photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Newark)

 The Vatican announced today that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has appointed Reverend Pedro Bismarck Chau as an Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Newark. Bishop-elect Chau, 57, is a priest of the Archdiocese and currently serves as rector of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey.

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Bayonne’s Memorial Day Parade Monday,May26, 2025

The Bayonne Memorial Day Parade took place under beautiful sunny skies on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, 2025. Since 2022, the City of Bayonne has worked with the veterans of the Memorial Day Parade Committee to organize the parade. Mayor Jimmy Davis said, “As the son of a proud Korean War veteran, I am glad that the veterans and the City of Bayonne have worked together successfully on the parade.”

Posted May 19, 2025

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