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NORTHEAST FILM FESTIVAL DEBUTS – SEVERAL LOCALS MAKE BIG SPLASH

By Tony Sanders
sams photo for story for sept 26 rvo 2013From left, Filmmaker Amanda Bedula, Best Actor in a Short winner Bill Sorvino, Best Director/Best Short Winner Sam Borowski, Best Actress in a Short Nominee Samantha Tuffarelli, Filmmaker Michael Ringston, Best Actress in a Short Winner Maria Rusolo and Best Actress in a Short Nominee Wanda O’ Connell strike a group pose on the Red Carpet at the Northeast Film Festival.
The Northeast Film Festival recently wrapped its inaugural edition, with several locals making a big splash at the Awards Gala on September 15th. One of those locals Sam Borowski, whose movie “Maniac,” was previewed in the Observer last month, took home the top honors for Best Director of a Short and Best Short for the aforementioned film. His actor Bill Sorvino, a Jersey City native, also took home Best Actor in a Short honors.
“This was an amazing festival,” Borowski said afterward. “There were not only many great films competing, but Oscar-Winners, Oscar-Nominees and multiple Award-Winners in many of the categories. Festival Director Larry Rosen did such a wonderful job of putting this together.”
The festival, run by Teaneck’s Larry Rosen and Jersey City’s Tamara Thelander was held over three days at the Maplewood Theater in Maplewood, New Jersey. Continue reading NORTHEAST FILM FESTIVAL DEBUTS – SEVERAL LOCALS MAKE BIG SPLASH →
Dining, General

Bayonne by the Sea – Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Lounge Serves Fine Japanese Cuisine in a Beautiful Waterfront Location

Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Restaurant from River View Observer on Vimeo.

By Sally Deering

otaiko timConsider the waterfront view a side dish when dining at Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Lounge, Bayonne’s newest hotspot on the Hudson. Serving fine Japanese cuisine that includes hearty Hibachi combination dishes of chicken, steak and seafood that are cooked right before your eyes by a master chef ; and fine Sushi creations designed by Master Sushi Chefs at the sleek and sexy Sushi Bar.  Whatever your tastes, you’ll find some delicious dishes at Otaiko, which opened just a few weeks ago in South Cove Commons on Bayonne’s waterfront.

Chef and co-owner Alex Ren, along with his three partners Leo Lin, Kenny Shao and Jonathan Jiang have many years of experience creating Japanese dishes. Ren has been a Sushi Chef for 12 years and served his apprenticeship with a Sushi Master who retired after opening several Sushi restaurants. Continue reading Bayonne by the Sea – Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Lounge Serves Fine Japanese Cuisine in a Beautiful Waterfront Location →

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Jersey City’s 23rd Annual Artists Studio Tour Going On Saturday October 5th and Sunday October 6th

East Coast’s Fastest Growing Art Scene Features Hundreds of Artists, Dozens of Exhibitions, Galleries, Museums, and Live Entertainment

A FREE Self-Guided Walking Tour All Weekend

 

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This painting is not part of the JC Artists Studio Tour 2013

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop , the Municipal Council, and the Jersey City Division of Cultural Affairs , in partnership with Pro Arts, and the Hudson Reporter, present the 2013 Jersey City Artists Studio Tour , a FREE self-guided walking tour featuring galleries, artist studios and ad hoc exhibition sites. The tour will take place from noon to 6:00 p.m. throughout the city on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th.

In its 23rd year, the Annual

Jersey City Artists Studio Tour is a weekend celebration of Jersey City’s diverse art scene that features hundreds of artists, dozens of exhibitions, galleries, museums, live music and performances, food, drink and parties – all located just five minutes from Manhattan.

Every year, hundreds of artists participate in the tour attracting thousands of visitors during its two-day

run. The Jersey City Artists Studio Tour is widely considered New Jersey’s premier art and cultural event, and is free and open to the public.

“Jersey City’s artists are a vital part of our community and we encourage everyone to join us in celebrating their creativity and supporting the arts,” said Mayor Fulop. “We recognize how important the artists are to the vibrancy of our city, and not only do we embrace the arts, we are working to expand the role of art in our community. The administration just launched a citywide mural program and we are exploring additional ways to expand opportunities for our visual and performing artists.”

Continue reading Jersey City’s 23rd Annual Artists Studio Tour Going On Saturday October 5th and Sunday October 6th →

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JERSEY CITY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE STEPS OFF SAT, OCT. 12 AT 1 PM

 

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(JERSEY CITY) On Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1 pm, Jersey City will honor its rich Italian heritage when the Columbus Day Parade kicks off on 6th Street & Newark Avenue and marches east to Jersey Avenue and then south to City Hall.

This year’s event, re-established by the Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City marks the 5th year the Columbus Day Parade will take place in one of Jersey City’s most established Italian-American neighborhoods that includes Holy Rosary Church, the oldest Italian parish in New Jersey. Nicholas J. Grillo, President of the and a congregant at Holy Rosary Church says the parade this year is bigger and better than ever.

Continue reading JERSEY CITY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE STEPS OFF SAT, OCT. 12 AT 1 PM →

General, Real Estate for sale, REAL ESTATE PROFILES

RVO REAL ESTATE VIEWS: $2.8 Million Penthouse Purchase Sets Jersey City Record

77 Hudson Penthouse Condo goes for 2.8 Million in Jersey City
The Pool at 77 Hudson
in Jersey City

Jersey City, NJ, September 2013: 77 Hudson, K. Hovnanian’s® soaring 49-story residential tower on the Hudson River in Jersey City, has just achieved a new milestone. The sparkling blue-glass luxury high-rise building recently sold one of its few remaining unsold homes, a two-bedroom penthouse on the 48th floor, for a record-setting price of $2.8 million.

While the transaction marks the highest sale price ever paid for a residential condominium in Jersey City, according to Scott Waldman, 77 HudsonÂ’s broker of record, “It does not represent the top of the line at 77 Hudson. This record sale is not the highest-priced home in the building. However, it certainly showcases the stark comparison between our 2,100 square-foot penthouse and similar apartment homes just across the Hudson. A comparable 2,100 square-foot condominium on the west side of Manhattan would cost between $5-7 million, if you could find it. This is a testament not only to the quality and the desirability of the homes at 77 Hudson and our close-to-everything location, but also to the rebounding strength of the housing market in New Jersey. This spectacular building is nearly 100% sold – and our final penthouses are the crown jewel of 77 Hudson, with views that are just breathtaking.” Continue reading RVO REAL ESTATE VIEWS: $2.8 Million Penthouse Purchase Sets Jersey City Record →

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SIX BLOOD MOBILES FROM SIX BLOOD CENTERS DESCEND ON METLIFE STADIUM FOR THE “BLOOD DRIVE TAILGATE”

Area residents asked to donate blood

NY/NJ SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE AND NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE BLOOD DONOR COALITION HOST SUPER COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

 

Tuesday, October 1                 11:00 AM – 3:45 PM

Metlife Stadium home of the 2014 Superbowl  NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee and New Jersey Workplace Blood Donor Coalition will host a mega Super Community “Blood Drive Tailgate” on Tuesday, October 1, from 11:00 AM to 3:45 PM at MetLife Stadium, in parking lot E.

Everyone who volunteers to donate blood at the event will be entered into the Super Community Blood Drive sweepstakes to win a pair of tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014 at MetLife Stadium.

Those who volunteer also will be able to tour the NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee’s “Huddle Shuttle,” the first mobile tour associated with a Super Bowl. It includes the Vince Lombardi Trophy and displays an array of football memorabilia. Continue reading SIX BLOOD MOBILES FROM SIX BLOOD CENTERS DESCEND ON METLIFE STADIUM FOR THE “BLOOD DRIVE TAILGATE” →

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Jersey City Prepares for Launch of Affordable Care Act Marketplace; 10 Certified Application Counselors on

JERSEY CITY SEAL LOGOStaff & Mobile Navigator Program to Assist Residents

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today that the City of Jersey City Department of Health
and Human Services has developed an aggressive plan to ensure residents have access to health insurance
through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, which is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
Outreach includes a Mobile Navigator Program that is funded through a $400,000 federal grant.

“Nearly 20 percent of the Jersey City population, approximately 55,000 residents, currently do not have health
insurance,” said Mayor Fulop. “With the launch of the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, we want these
residents to know what their options are and how to apply. That is why the Health Department has developed a
robust and proactive plan to assist residents in answering their questions and in applying online.”

The City of Jersey City and Public Health Solutions have partnered on a federally-funded mobile Navigator
Program through a $400,000 grant that will hire four bilingual counselors to visit businesses, community groups,
and local non-profits to enroll residents for health coverage in Essex and Hudson County. Only six federal grants
were allocated in New Jersey, and Jersey City is the only municipality with a bilingual, mobile model. Continue reading Jersey City Prepares for Launch of Affordable Care Act Marketplace; 10 Certified Application Counselors on →

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Jersey City Irish Festival- Exchange Place in Jersey City September 28, 2013

The Jersey City Irish Festival was held on Saturday, September 28th down at Exchange Place  in Jersey City. The festival ran from

11am to 10pm and as in previous years it never disappoints. When our cameras were there everyone was having a great time.

Here are a few photos from today event…

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Hamilton Park BBQ

Did you attend… we were there!

BBQ GURUS FIRE UP THEIR PITS

AT THE 4TH ANNUAL HAMILTON PARK BBQ FEST

What better place to see leaves change than at the 4th annual BBQ Festival in beautiful Hamilton Park on Pavonia Ave in Jersey City, just a few blocks south of the Holland Tunnel. A large crowd attended Saturday, September 28th, event. the NJ Beer Company – a local Craft brewer  was on hand  – live music by local bands and some lip-smacking, finger-licking BBQ chicken, pork and beef grilled over an open flame giving festival-goers one last BBQ dream before the big chill.

Hamilton Park BBQ Festival

232 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City

www.facebook.com/hamiltonparkbbqfestival  to see more 

 

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Al Slootsky Park to Close Monday, September 23, Due to Bridge Project

            The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that Al Slootsky Park will close on Monday, September 23, because a large portion of the park is on Port Authority property.  The Port Authority owns the Bayonne Bridge, along with land beneath it and adjacent to it.  In agreements made in 1956 and 1980 between the City of Bayonne and the Port Authority, the municipality may operate a park on land beneath and next to the bridge at Juliette and 4th Streets.  That property has an irregular shape, and measures approximately 206 ft. by 151 ft.

           Before Slootsky Park closes, the Bayonne Department of Public Works and Parks will remove any playground equipment and basketball backboards that can be reused at other locations around the city.  The Port Authority has said that the City of Bayonne can reopen a smaller park in 2017 after the Raise the Roadway project is completed. 

          Meanwhile, as part of an agreement negotiated by Mayor Mark A. Smith, the Port Authority is funding improvements to nearby North Street Park to accommodate neighborhood children. The Port Authority will also fund new playground equipment when the park is restored.

 
Have you seen how they plan to raise the bridge -see the video below
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