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Hoboken Residents Invited to Community Meeting on Monday, February 6th, 7pm, 221 Jackson Street

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Hoboken Residents All Hoboken residents are invited to a community meeting which will take place at the Hoboken Housing Authority on Monday, February 6th at 7:00pm at the community room in 221 Jackson Street.
 
In attendance at the meeting will be the representatives from Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office and Hoboken Police Department, as well as Mayor Dawn Zimmer, Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro, Freeholder Anthony Romano, Hoboken Housing Authority Executive Director Mark Recko, Superintendent of Schools Christine Johnson, City Council members, and Hoboken Housing Authority Board commissioners.

For full details, view this message on the web.

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Hoboken Mayor Zimmer letter to Residents Regarding the Southwest Park

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Mayor Zimmer letter

 Dear Residents,
 Tonight the City Council will consider an important vote to authorize the use of eminent domain to acquire the 2nd acre of property for expansion of the Southwest Park and for the application to Green Acres for a grant to buy the land.
 
Since all of Hoboken is concerned about traffic, open space, overdevelopment, and taxes, I am writing to provide some information on this important project because unfortunately, Academy Bus has chosen to completely misrepresent the facts surrounding this issue. Here’s some information for you to consider:
 
Park funding is available with no tax increase: The City has an Open Space Trust Fund, approved by the voters by a 3-1 margin in a public referendum in 2007, that is set aside exclusively  for park land acquisition and park construction. This fund currently has a balance of $7 million, and approximately $2 million is added to the fund each year. This fund, by itself, provides a bonding capacity of $69 million. This is enough to fund the debt for the purchase of the NW resiliency park as well as the two acres in the Southwest, without ANY increase in taxes.  Continue reading Hoboken Mayor Zimmer letter to Residents Regarding the Southwest Park →

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Mayor Zimmer & Officials Break Ground on 7th & Jackson Resiliency Park

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7th & Jackson Resiliency Park Mayor Dawn Zimmer joined other elected officials, dignitaries, and members of the community to celebrate the groundbreaking of7th and Jackson Resiliency Park,  a 2-acre park and public gymnasium as part of the 700 Jackson Street development project.
7th & Jackson Resiliency Park“This park will bring much-needed open space to a growing mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhood and will build upon our flood resiliency strategy,” said Mayor Dawn Zimmer. “I thank the City Council, Bijou Properties, Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation, and members of the community who worked together to make this possible.” Continue reading Mayor Zimmer & Officials Break Ground on 7th & Jackson Resiliency Park →

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Turnpike 14A Construction Update Released

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Turnpike Construction update  announced by Mayor Jimmy Davis  of Bayonne that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and its contractors have provided updated information about the construction around the Exit 14A toll plaza.  

In the toll plaza itself, reconstruction work is continuing on Lanes 11 and 12, and on the existing toll plaza building.  During the weekend of February 3, Lanes 11-13 will open, while Lanes 8-10 will close.

On the ramps between the toll plaza and the Hudson County Extension (HCE), widening construction on the ramps to and from the westbound and eastbound HCE is complete.  Asphalt resurfacing of the ramps will take place in 2017.  Variable message signs and other sign structures are being installed at night during the second half of January.  Lane closings and traffic slowdowns are being utilized to perform the work.  Continue reading Turnpike 14A Construction Update Released →

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Jazz Legend Jimmy Cobb Drums It Up for Harborside Series

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Jimmy Cobb performs at Harborside
Jimmy Cobb Jazz Legend
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jersey City, NJ. On Wednesday, February 8th, the International Jazz Quartet takes the stage at the Harborside Atrium to spice up your lunchtime with acclaimed drummer and elder statesman Jimmy Cobb. Cobb, who has performed with fellow icons of jazz like Wes Montgomery, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, and Dizzy Gillespie, just to name a few, is probably best known for his contribution on the Miles Davis masterpiece “Kind of Blue.” The performance begins at 11:30AM and goes until 1:30PM.
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Bayonne Police Department Holds Auto Auction Tuesday, February 7 2017

Police Car Auctions The  Bayonne Police Department will hold a public  auto  auction  Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis announced  the auction will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 9:30 a.m., at the Bayonne Police Pound, 330 Hook Road, in Bayonne. The vehicles that will be featured at the auction came into the possession of the Police Department as a result of abandonment or failure of owners to claim them. 

            The vehicles scheduled to be auctioned on Tuesday, February 7, will be available for inspection by prospective bidders on Monday, February 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bayonne Police Pound.

Continue reading Bayonne Police Department Holds Auto Auction Tuesday, February 7 2017 →

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Jersey City Rally Supports Muslim and Immigrant Communities

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Support of Muslims Rally
Over 1000 people filled the
Newark Ave Pedestrian Plaza in Jersey City

A Jersey City Rally in support of Muslim and immigrant communities was held on Monday evening, January 30th,  at Jersey City’s Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza. Over a thousand people jammed the area with signs and chants in solidarity with other rally’s that have taken place all over the United States since the  President  signed an Executive Order  that put a halt on the processing of Syrian refugees and barred immigration from seven countries. 

A temporary stay on the ban has been ordered by a federal court judge.  Rally’s like the one in Jersey City have been taken place all over the country since Friday, January 27.

Mayor Steve Fulop
Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop addresses Jersey City Rally in Support Muslim and immigrant communities

Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop spoke to the participants of the rally and mentioned “The anti-immigrant and anti-refugee issue is especially personal for me and my family. My family came to this country in response to anti-Semitism in Europe during the Holocaust. As a city, we can play a small  role in serving as a haven for residents who are seeking basic human rights, such as safety and peace.” The Mayor also  assured the crowd that ” Over the last few days we have worked with advocates of the State of New Jersey  and we will introduce formal laws to the city council over the next few days that make Jersey City one of the clearest and strongest Sanctuary cities in the State of New Jersey.”

More photos of the rally…

Jersey City Rally

 

jersey city rally support of Muslim and immigrants

Jersey City Rally support of Muslim and immigrants

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Lincoln Association Jersey City Marks 152nd Anniversary Celebration Year

Lincoln Association celebrates 152 Anniversary Feb. 12, 2017The Lincoln Association Jersey City will celebrate the 152nd anniversary of its founding at the annual tribute to Abraham Lincoln on his birthday, Sunday, February 12, 2017.

            At 1 P.M., President, John J. Hallanan III, Esq., will host the 88th annual monument ceremony in honor of the Great Emancipator.  A wreath will be laid at the statue of Lincoln at the entrance to Lincoln Park at Kennedy Boulevard and Belmont Avenue, Jersey City.   Following Presentation of the Colors by the Hudson County Sheriff’s Department and the Pledge of Allegiance, Dr. Jules Ladenheim, past president of the Association, will deliver Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Continue reading Lincoln Association Jersey City Marks 152nd Anniversary Celebration Year →

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Bayonne Accepts Donation of 11 Sets of Firefighter Turnout Gear From IMTT

Bayonne firefighters get new gear

 Mayor Jimmy Davis and Bayonne Fire Chief Keith Weaver announced that that City accepted the donation of 11 sets of firefighter turnout gear from IMTT.

Representatives of IMTT including Terminal Manager Michael Morganti presented Mayor Davis, Fire Chief Keith Weaver, and Deputy Fire Chiefs Stephen Peterson and William Bartos with turnout gear valued at nearly $30,000.

“This donation is greatly appreciated and shows just how exceptional IMTT is as a corporate neighbor,” said Mayor Jimmy Davis. “This turnout gear is critical for keeping our firefighters safe when they come in contact with hazardous conditions in the course of their duties.”

“Safety is of utmost importance, and this gear will go a long way in keeping our firefighters safe. Many thanks to IMTT for their continued partnership with the Fire Department and City of Bayonne as they support our efforts,” said Chief

 

 

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Bayonne Bridge Construction Update

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Bayonne Bridge Construction
Photo by Ad Vantage Publishing Inc

Bayonne Bridge Construction updates are provided by Mayor James Davis   City of Bayonne and  the Port Authority on the Bayonne Bridge construction project.

                Building trades workers are installing the fire and electrical systems inside the bridge.

                On the new roadway from 6th Street o the bridge’s main span, workers are continuing to install lighting, drainage systems, electrical systems, the barrier wall, and other roadway-related structures.

                Workers cut  grooves into the bridge’s roadway, beginning a round of activity on January 19, and continuing to February 8.  The hours of work will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

                In February, storm water system work will be done around Pier N15 between 5th and 6th Streets.  This work is expected to be completed by February 15.

                For the next several weeks, the construction project will require bridge closures during various daytime and nighttime hours.  Beginning at some point in March, only nighttime closures will be needed.   Details of the schedule will be announced.