Posted by River View Observer on Sunday, August 16, 2015
Category Archives: General
Citi to Become Title Sponsor for Jersey City’s Bike Share Program
Additional sponsors include Horizon, SUEZ North America, CarePoint, and Jersey City Medical Center –Barnabas Health Program will create new, affordable transportation option for Jersey City and be interoperable with New York City’s Citi Bike program 
Jersey City — Mayor Steven M. Fulop and Jay Walder, President & CEO of Motivate, today announced sponsors for Jersey City’s new bike share program launching in September. Citi will be the Title Sponsor, and the bike share program will be named Citi Bike. Citi Bike Jersey City and Citi Bike New York will be interoperable programs, meaning membership to one will entitle riders to the same usage in sister market. Four additional organizations– the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey, SUEZ North America, CarePoint Health and Jersey City Medical Center–Barnabas Health have been named Founding Sponsors. The program’s website www.citibikejc.com launched today as well. 
As part of the sponsorship agreements the Title Partner will have their name integrated into the program and exclusive branding on all bikes.  The Founding Partners will have customized benefits that include recognition and advertising at designated stations, recognition on the website and in program materials, and community based events. Continue reading Citi to Become Title Sponsor for Jersey City’s Bike Share Program
SISTERS IN SONG Cabaret Sauvignon, All-Female Singing Group blends Voices & Friendships
By Sally Deering
Amanda Levie, and Amy Elise
of Cabaret Sauvignon.
Elena Zazanis, Alex Finger, Amanda Levie, and Amy Elise belt, croon and harmonize songs without any instruments, just a pitch pipe to locate important first notes. They’re known as Cabaret Sauvignon, “a female a cappella ensemble covering tantalizing tunes from torch to top 40.†The four songstresses layer their voices in harmonies that modernize classics like “Bie Mier Bis Du Shoen†by The Andrew Sisters and put a twist on Top 40 Pop hits like Beyoncé’s “Crazy in Loveâ€.
“The Mysterious A Cappella Murder Cabaret†at the
16th annual Midtown International Theatre Festival
Cabaret Sauvignon can be seen in their first cabaret performance A MYSTERIOUS A CAPPELLA MURDER CABARET at the 16th annual Midtown International Theatre Festival in Manhattan for two shows, July 30 and August 2. The show is described as a “reality-theatre tale where four female vocalists meet in fierce competition, surmount their backstage backstabs, form the a cappella group Cabaret Sauvignon, and allegedly murder their manager.â€
Bayonne Bridge Construction Update
Bayonne’s Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has provided new information to the City of Bayonne about the Bayonne Bridge construction project.
At Piers N2, N3, and N4 (south of 1st Street), foundations are being constructed now.
At Pier N5 (south of 1st Street), in July, a crane will arrive for pier erection and then work its way south to Piers N4, N3, and N2.
Work has taken place around Piers N6 and N7 (between 1st and 2nd Streets). Drill shaft work and excavation have taken place for sixteen footings. The Port Authority will be working in this area until December. Continue reading Bayonne Bridge Construction Update
Want to be a New Jersey Firefighter?
Come to the Jersey City Free Public Library, & Use Public Access Computers to Apply
JERSEY CITY, N.J.  July 7, 2015 – The Jersey City Free Public Library wants to make it easier for those women and men – aged 18 to 35 – who want to apply to be a firefighter.
According to Library Network Administrator Victor Enriquez, he has created “an icon on both the publicaccess and allaccess profiles, entitled: N.J. Firefighter Online Application. Upon clicking the icon, it will automatically open to the Job Announcement listing on the NJ Civil Service Commission web page.â€
Library staff at the Main Library and all nine branches and the Bookmobile will direct library patrons to this icon on all library Public Access and All Access computers should they come in to inquire how to access the New Jersey Firefighter Online Application.
The New Jersey Firefighter Online Application is available from July 1 to August 31, 2015. All applicants need to be between 18 and 35, and have a high school diploma (GED, or equivalent) and a valid N.J. driver’s license. Application is ONLINE ONLY. Continue reading Want to be a New Jersey Firefighter?
Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes at Holy Name Cemetery Jersey City, NJ
This past Memorial Day, the Hudson County community celebrated with a Mass at Holy Name Cemetery and Mausoleum. For the 3rd straight year, Holy Name Cemetery in Jersey City, NJ, participated in the annual celebration, “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes.” The program honors men and women who have died while serving in the armed forces, and recognizes both active military and military veterans who have served our country.
One special visitor to this year’s celebration was Veteran John Brown, 1st Battalion- 113th Infantry NJARNG (New Jersey National Army Guard
ARTIST AFIRE- Artist/Fire Captain John T. Ruddy Exhibits at Raven Gallery
 To open Art Gallery in JC this fall
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Paintings by John T. Ruddy of Jersey City: PADMA, MATAJI, and NATARAJ.
(PADMA is on display at Raven Gallery and Boutique in Jersey City)
By Sally Deering
 Artist and Jersey City Fire Captain John T. Ruddy has traveled all over the world and the souvenirs he has brought back include exotic images and motifs that influence many of his paintings.
“I studied Renaissance and Classical painting and I’ve traveled to 50 countries,†Ruddy says, sitting at an outdoor café in his downtown Jersey City neighborhood. “I always head for the cathedrals, mosques and temples first, and I ask myself, what does this culture aesthetically offer? Travel has always been a life-long passion.â€
Continue reading ARTIST AFIRE- Artist/Fire Captain John T. Ruddy Exhibits at Raven Gallery
Jersey City’s Fourth of July “Freedom & Fireworks Festival” on for Second Year
Fireworks Display Visible from Jersey City and West Side of New York
Free Event to Feature Live Music, Amusement Rides, Kids Entertainment, Food and Fireworks by Nationally-Acclaimed Grucci; Donate $20 or More to Support Special Olympics New Jersey and be the Official Launcher for the NJ’s Premier Fireworks Show
 JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today that the City of Jersey City will host New Jersey’s premier Fourth of July concert and fireworks spectacular, the Second Annual Jersey City “Freedom & Fireworks Festival,†from noon to 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Liberty State Park, with fireworks by nationally-acclaimed Grucci, Grammy Award Winning Violinist Miri Ben-Ari, live musical performances, amusement rides, food vendors, and entertainment for the entire family.
The Jersey City Festival, which is free and open to the public, is expected to draw approximately 150,000 people to Liberty State Park, the most patriotic site in the country to celebrate America’s independence with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, One World Trade Center, and the Jersey City and New York City skylines.
Continue reading Jersey City’s Fourth of July “Freedom & Fireworks Festival” on for Second Year
Tammy Blanchard Joins Cast of TALLULAH Dramedy
Hudson County’s own Tammy Blanchard has been added to the cast of TALLULAHÂ 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
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 regarding the reconstruction of the 14A toll plaza and related work.
Construction continues on a new building and lanes in the 14A toll plaza area. Â Work goes forward on widening the ramps to and from the Turnpike Extension Bridge.
