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General, Live On Stage

Make ‘Em Laugh- Stand Up Comedy at Art House Productions, Jersey City

Rich_Kiamco_stage_shot_IMG_5575 by Sally Deering

It’s April and maybe you could use a few good laughs to cheer up those IRS blues. Then why not head over to Art House Productions in Jersey City on Sat, April 27 for a night of stand-up comedy featuring Mike Britt. Host Rich Kiamco, who runs the comedy nights at Art House Productions, promises it will be an evening of topical comedy not “Photoshop commentary”.

“The show is great,” Kiamco says. “This is almost our third year at Art House. The show has a following; it’s a good time. There’s always a headliner from ‘The Tonight Show’ or Comedy Central.”

Living in Hudson offers plenty of resources to inspire laughs, Kiamco says, especially when the comedy is based on natural disasters.

“We had two disaster shows, one right after Hurricane Sandy and one after the blizzard,” Kiamco says, “The place was packed.” Continue reading Make ‘Em Laugh- Stand Up Comedy at Art House Productions, Jersey City →

Dining, General

Give Me Liberty! Liberty Bar & Grill Sports Lounge – 26 TVs and Great Food

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By Sally Deering
On 14th Street in Hoboken, you’ll find lots of hip restaurants and bars to hang out in and Liberty Bar & Grill Sports Bar between Washington and Hudson Streets is a standout especially when it comes to good food.

Walk into Liberty Bar & Grill and you know immediately you’ve landed in a sports bar with the 26 TVs lining the walls and hanging over the large circular bar in the middle of the room. There are cozy booths for couples and parties of four, and high-top tables and chairs for girls and guys who want to get together for some serious flirting.
Owner Dawn Kaplan opened Liberty Bar & Grill in 1998 and it wasn’t until she had some guests in from Pittsburg that Liberty discovered its identity as a Sports Bar, she says.
“I had some guys from Pittsburg that came to Hoboken and wanted to start a Steelers Club and they would come in and watch the Steelers,” Kaplan says. “That’s what prompted us to become a sports bar. So many Steelers fans came in; we just kept it as a sports bar.”
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General

MARIST STUDENTS EXCEL IN KOREAN ESSAY CONTEST

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Marist High School recently had forty students participate in a nationwide essay contest on Korean history and culture. The contest was sponsored by the Korean Spirit and Cultural Promotion Project of Flushing, New York. Entries were received fram as far away as Virginia and Idaho. Pictured are Sophomore Stephanie Velez. Third Place, and Freshman Christian Alvarado and Sophomore Erica Maullion first and second Honorable mention. The winners chose stories from Chung Hyo Ye which are tales of filial devotion, loyalty, and respect from the history and folklore of Korea.

General, Horoscope

STARGAZINE HOROSCOPE FOR APRIL 2013- J Banta Lewis

zodiac-signs-vectors-10200-large copySTARGAZINE   APRIL 2013

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Exclusively prepared for the River View Observer on a monthly basis by J Banta Lewis

 

Aries-  March 21-April 19th

In the time of Aries the astral advice suggests that every effort be made to avoid becoming the poster boy/girl for an April fool!!Your temper and your point of view are at odds and the strong vocal cords you possess can get you into trouble. Silence is truly golden. Await more information before you ignite a whirlwind of controversy with your pointed remarks.

Taurus _April 20 – May 20

You have always felt yourself to be a fair minded person but have you given yourself the same consideration you’ve offered to others? Look in the mirror and assess your worth. Although not perfect, you are many times better than the myth rumor mongers have created. All love begins with self-love.

Gemini –May 21 – June 20

Times a wasting!! Jupiter still hovers in the area of the heavens where Gemini resides. Create the life you desire. Your luck factor is at its zenith but you must recognize your power in order to put it to use. Gemini goals may simply include some extra educational courses but mind power and communications are highlighted. Follow your bliss. Those projects begun now may lead to a life of success.

Cancer–June 21 – July 22

No one could realize the emotional pain that on occasion the Cancer native suffers. The astral advice suggests that instead of holding hurt you sublimate this energy and use it to create a happy time. Repression builds resentment and not unlike a boiling kettle has a tendency to explode. A gradual release allows for a new improved Cancer native to emerge. Light and love! Continue reading STARGAZINE HOROSCOPE FOR APRIL 2013- J Banta Lewis →

Education, General

Bayonne Medical Center and Christ Hospital Schools of Nursing to Merge

BMC_photoBayonne, NJ — In an effort to improve and expand the scope of educational experience and to offer students an opportunity to earn an advanced degree in nursing, the Bayonne Medical Center School of Nursing and Christ Hospital School of Nursing will merge in the fall of 2014.

Both Christ Hospital and Bayonne Medical Center’s School of Nursing have been staples of education in Hudson County since the 1890’s. Each school has a rich and varied history, with a common goal of providing a superior education and the highest quality care to patients. The faculties of both institutions are devoted to ensuring the continuation of this goal. The merging of Bayonne Medical Center and Christ Hospital’s School of Nursing will provide a wealth of opportunities to the students of both institutions — enhancing their clinical expertise through experiences not only in the hospital, but through interactions within the communities themselves. Continue reading Bayonne Medical Center and Christ Hospital Schools of Nursing to Merge →

General

Business VIEWS -NJ Top Sports Doctor Helps Athletes “Stay in the Zone”

By Evelyn Bonilla

Do you love sports? Does your child love sports? Sports can be a great outlet for youngsters and for adults. However, the world of serious sports can be mentally challenging for athletes, parents of athletes and coaches. The pressure to perform well, earn a college scholarship and make it to the professional level is a difficult mental and physical journey. Jay Granat, Ph.D a Psychotherapist, author, columnist and founder of StayInTheZone.com shows athletes how to manage their emotions and provides them with tools and techniques to perform to their fullest potential. Continue reading Business VIEWS -NJ Top Sports Doctor Helps Athletes “Stay in the Zone” →

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Shoreline Clean-Up at Rutkowski Park Bayonne Set for Saturday, March 23

Bayonne Nature Club Volunteer to Shoreline Clean-up of Rutkowski Park  in Bayonne

 CITY OF BAYONNE SEALBayonne Mayor Mark A. Smith  announced that the Bayonne Nature Club has volunteered to lead a shoreline clean-up at Mayor Richard A. Rutkowski Park on Saturday, March 23, at 10:00 a.m. Rutkowski Park is located in the northwest corner of Bayonne, on Newark Bay, just above the northern end of Stephen R. Gregg-Bayonne County Park. Mayor Smith said, “I would like to thank the Bayonne Nature Club volunteers for spearheading this shoreline clean-up. Their efforts will help to maintain the park in its natural condition. The Bayonne Public Works Department will provide logistical support for the work of the volunteers. The Nature Club and the City of Bayonne encourage any interested organizations and individuals to join the shoreline clean-up on Saturday.”

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General

Bayonne Fire Department trained for Ice Rescue Emergencies

 

Bayonne Firefighters Train for Ice Rescue
Bayonne Firefighters train for Ice rescue

This past February, firefighters with the Bayonne Fire Department and a number of firefighters from the Paterson Fire Department made their way out to Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park New Jersey to be trained as Ice Rescue Technicians, and to become qualified Ice Rescue Trainers.

 Trainees made their way onto the thin ice of Barbour Pond, under the experienced guidance of trainers from a Sparta New Jersey based company called Firefighter-One. The firemen, wearing thermal protective rescue suits, cut holes in the ice to prepare for simulated rescue activities. Many firefighters took turns being the mock victim in the hole, while the rescuers worked a number of rescue techniques on the ice and from the shore to pull the victim to safety.

 The training went on for five days, and was funded by a Federal Port Security Grant. Two days of classroom activity was followed by three days on the ice. The firefighters involved were issued Ice Rescue Training Credentials giving the Fire Department the ability to further train other members at no additional cost. Continue reading Bayonne Fire Department trained for Ice Rescue Emergencies →

General

City of Bayonne, St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17th, 2013

The parade route was lined with a smiling sea of green as the Bayonne St. Patrick’s Day parade
made its way up Broadway. The River View Observer was there to catch some of the day’s festivities.

City of Bayonne’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2013 from River View Observer on Vimeo.

The crowds came out today for the City of Bayonne's St. Patrick's Day Parade.
The River View Observer was there to capture today's festivities.

General

Talent Wanted: NEWARK BEARS HOLDING AUDITONS

Calendar of events
Auditions – 3/16

newark bears logo nOn March 16, the Newark Bears are searching for some of the top talents in New Jersey from singers and dancers to spokesmodels, mascots, play-by-play announcers and on-field hosts!

This is your chance to show the world that you’re a star! Impress the judges, and you could be a member of the Honey Bears Dance Team, a play-by-play broadcaster, on-field host or you may even be singing your rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner at Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium!

If you are an aspiring model, you could be in front of the camera at photo and video shoots promoting the Newark Bears. Always the life of the party? You could wear the costume of one of our legendary mascots, Ruppert and Effa. Continue reading Talent Wanted: NEWARK BEARS HOLDING AUDITONS →