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Tammy Blanchard Joins Cast of TALLULAH Dramedy

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Actress Tammy Blanchard
Tammy Blanchard

Hudson County’s own Tammy Blanchard has been added to the cast of TALLULAH as reported by Variety Magazine.

Ms. Blanchard  recently appeared  in Disney’s INTO THE WOODS.

Rounding out the cast Ms. Blanchard joins, ‘X-Men’s Evan Jonigkeit  Ellen Page and Allison Janney, Zachary Quinto, Uzo Aduba, David Zayas and John Benjamin Hickey also star  in the upcoming dramedy .

TULLALAH  is the story of  “a free spirit who everybody thinks has kidnapped a baby after she rescues the child from her reckless mother.” The project is being lead by Sian Heder who also wrote the screenplay for TALLULAH.

Ms. Blanchard has appeared in several movies including: Moneyball, Deadline, The Good Shepherd, Rabbit Hole,  Blue  Jasmine  and the soon to be released Invitation

She has been nominated for two Tony Awards for her performances in  Gypsy (2003) and How to Succeed Without Really Trying in 2013

In 2001 she won an Emmy and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her portrayal as a young  Judy Garland in Life with Judy Garland – Me and My Shadows.

To find out more about Ms. Blanchard like her Facebook page at  Tammy Blanchard  Follow her on Twitter  Tammy Blanchard on Twitter

 

 

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Bayonne Bridge Construction Update

 

 

Turnpike Construction Update

Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and its contractors have provided updated information to the City of Bayonne regBayonne Bridge River View Observerarding the reconstruction of the 14A toll plaza and related work.

Construction continues on a new building and lanes in the 14A toll plaza area.  Work goes forward on widening the ramps to and from the Turnpike Extension Bridge.

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Live On Stage, Local Happenings

City of Jersey City Announces Partnership with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

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 Concert Series is Part of  Mayor Steven M. Fulop’s  Administration Efforts to Grow Jersey City as a Cultural Destination

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 JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today that the City of Jersey City will partner with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra to host a series of free community concerts through a partnership with the PSEG Foundation, as the Fulop administration continues to introduce new cultural events to the City, increase events for families and residents, and grow Jersey City as a destination.

The first New Jersey Symphony Orchestra performance will take place at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 11th, as Mayor Fulop narrates a woodwind quintet in a special arrangement of Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf” in City Hall Council Chambers.  Continue reading City of Jersey City Announces Partnership with New Jersey Symphony Orchestra →

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Bayonne 5K and Mayors Mile Saturday, June 6th

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  The City of Bayonne and Bayonne Department of Recreation will Running hold its 1st Annual “Bayonne 5K” and “Mayors Mile” on Saturday May 6, 2015 starting at 8:00 AM at the 16th Street Park in Bayonne, NJ.  There will also be a 1 mile “Fun Run” that participants are encouraged to participate in as well.  Participants of all ages and running levels are encouraged to come out and run (or walk!) Over 200 participants are expected.

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FAMILY FUN AT THE BAYONNE HOMETOWN FAIR

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It promises to be something for everyone when the Bayonne Home Town Fair opens this weekend and brings the community out for some fun rides, delicious food, and activities for the kids.

On Sat, June 6, 11 am-7 pm, and Sun, June 7, 12-6 pm, 22nd to 24th Streets (along Del Monte Drive) in Bayonne will be packed with more than 60 vendors and non-profits, children’s rides, games and plenty of entertainment. A soundstage will be set up in the parking lot in front of the Polish American Club, and Kiddie Town near the Mini Golf Course will attract kids of all ages. Continue reading FAMILY FUN AT THE BAYONNE HOMETOWN FAIR →

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Bayonne Bridge Construction Update

 

Bayonne Bridge River View Observer             Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has provided the City of Bayonne with updated information on the Bayonne Bridge construction project.

At Pier N2, south of 1st Street, by the Kill Van Kull shoreline, work continues on constructing footings.

At Piers N3, N4, and N5, south of 1st Street, work has been completed for now.

 At Piers N6 & Pier N7,  north of 1st Street (between 1st and 2nd Streets), the Port Authority will be working in this area until December.  Drill shaft work and excavation are under way for sixteen footings. Continue reading Bayonne Bridge Construction Update →

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American Cancer Society Relay for Life Bayonne

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relay for lifeCountdown to… Relay for Life of Bayonne

One Day. One Night. One Community. One Fight!

May29th-30th, 2015

16th Street Park -West 16th Street Bayonne, NJ

6pm -6am

Every dollar counts -Help reach their goal of $60,000

Make a donation -honor Cancer Survivors, remembering those we’ve lost.

Visit  www.relayforlife.org/Bayonnenj

Questions: Contact Taylor Levesque

taylor.levesque@cancer.org or 973-232-2572

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Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City Ladies Auxiliary Holds Fund-Raiser

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Magaret Norton and Maryanne Costello
Margaret L Norton – Chairperson of the Board and Marianne Costello President  of the Women’s Auxiliary at the recent Dante Alighieri Society Fund-raiser at Casino-in -the Park in Jersey City
Dante Aligheiri Society of Jersey City The DANTE ALIGHIERI SOCIETY OF JERSEY CITY — WOMEN’S AUXILIARY held their annual fund-raiser on Saturday, May 9th, 2015  to raise money for scholarships that will be handed out  to  qualified candidates who will be attending college  in the Hudson County area.
Group shot at Dante Alighieri Fund raiser Jersey City
Also on hand at the Women’s Auxiliary fundraiser was  the Men’s Organization of Dante Alighieri : Pictured above Margaret L. Norton, Chairperson of Ladies Auxiliary, Al Cupo ,Chairman of the Board, of Men’s Dante Alighieri Society, Maryanne Costello, President of Women’s Auxiliary and Tony Catanio, President of  Dante Alighieri Men’s Organization and Guy Catrillo, member of Dante Alighieri Society.
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