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City of Bayonne -Free Parking in Lots in December for Non-Commercial Vehicles

           Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that there will be free parking for the entire month of December in all Bayonne Parking Utility lots for non-commercial vehicles.  The program will be in effect through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Parking charges in the lots will resume for non-commercial vehicles on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. The Mayor said, “The free parking program will encourage people to visit Bayonne and do their holiday shopping in local stores.”  Smith thanked the Bayonne Parking Utility for supporting the annual free parking policy again this year.  He said, “I would like to commend the Parking Utility for offering free parking again to non-commercial vehicles in the lots during the 2012 holiday season.” Smith continued, “I would like to encourage everyone who lives or works in Bayonne to spread the word about this holiday season parking lot program.” Continue reading City of Bayonne -Free Parking in Lots in December for Non-Commercial Vehicles →

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Jersey City’s Mayor Healy Announces Registration Extension for 16th Annual Toy Drive

–Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy  announced today that the Mayor’s Action Bureau will be extending the deadline to register for the  Mayor’ Annual Toy Drive. Continue reading Jersey City’s Mayor Healy Announces Registration Extension for 16th Annual Toy Drive →

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Great Gadget Gifts for Life on the Go

Radio Shack, Gadgets to go, consumer gifts(Family Features) Technology is always high on holiday gift lists, and this year is no different. Recent trends in mobile phones, an ever-growing range of tablet and e-reader price points and styles, and fashionable accessories mean you have more great options than ever. 

 ·       Thanks to some of the hottest handsets coming to no-contract plans, smartphones are truly giftable for the first time. Get the ultimate in flexibility with no long-term commitment from providers like RadioShack No-Contract Wireless, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. Time to upgrade or on an existing contract? Consider a gift card, or look for the best deals at a retailer that offers top contract carriers. Continue reading Great Gadget Gifts for Life on the Go →

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Hoboken Artists Studio Tour November 17th and 18th, 2012

Hoboken Art Studio Tour map and guide for 2012 Mayor Dawn Zimmer, the City of Hoboken, & The Monroe Center for the Arts proudly present The 32nd Annual Hoboken Artists Studio Tour Sat. & Sun. Nov. 17th – 18th • noon to 6pm Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of Artists Studios & Galleries Featuring work by over 100 local artists Tour guide list & map is available on the City of Hoboken website: www.hobokennj.org/docs/cultural/Hoboken-Art-Tour-Guide-2012.pdf Continue reading Hoboken Artists Studio Tour November 17th and 18th, 2012 →

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Jersey City Fashion Weeh Has Huge Success & Give’s Back to the Community

(JERSEY CITY, N.J. – November 15, 2012)—The Jersey City Fashion Week was a complete success it was the first of many more to come. The community came together to support each other and this gala of daily events during the Jersey City Fashion Week. Our supporting Mayor Jerramiah Healy helped to kick off the week on September 21 at Micheal Anthony’s and enjoyed the biggest fashion event during the week, the Emerging Designer’s show on September 28 at Liberty State Park where there were over 200 plus attendees. The guest really enjoyed ‘The Emerging Designers’ runway show and there is still talk about how brilliant the children were at the children’s fashion show which took place on September 24 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County. This event made it possible to raise money for four worthy Jersey City charities: Continue reading Jersey City Fashion Weeh Has Huge Success & Give’s Back to the Community →

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Bookmobile to be In Front of Main Jersey City Library for 1 Hour

While Closed due to Storm Repairs

 

JERSEY CITY, N.J.   November 14, 2012 – Hurricane Sandy left her mark on the Main Library in Jersey City in the most lingering way: Receding waters in the basement left destruction in its wake amidst typical developing problems such as mold. Hence, the need for $1.4 million in repairs, according to Helena Ruman Associates, the architectural firm for the Jersey City Free Public Library. Continue reading Bookmobile to be In Front of Main Jersey City Library for 1 Hour →

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POWER OUTAGE IN BAYONNE WEDNESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 14th, 2012

Power Outages – Nov. 14th. 10:00 PM
Release Date: 11/14/2012
The City of Bayonne is aware that there may be several outages this evening. We have contacted PSE&G to address the issue. Please do not contact 911 unless it is a life-threatening emergency. We will update this page as more information becomes available.
Update 10:42 PM: PSE&G appears to have addressed the power issue to the affected areas.
Further outages should be called in to PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734
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”Honoring Our HEROES”A Military & Musical Veteran’s Day Tribute Sunday –NOV 11th– 1 pm

Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Memorial Park

                                         

435 NEWARK AVENUE, JC

A FREE public event with special Honored Guests, Military & Civic Associations, musical tributes by Hudson View Entertainment & special friends, Refreshments.  Sponsored by Office of Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, the JC Council, the JC Office of Cultural Affairs & Friends of the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Memorial Park.  (Call 201-707-0738 or 973-204-9888 for more info)
www.jerseycitycemetery.org

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City of Bayonne Update- Public Information Center Established to Assist with FEMA Applications due to Superstorm Sandy

Hurricane Update Message from Mayor Mark A. Smith, Thursday, November 8, 2012
Release Date: 11/08/2012
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has established a public information center at the Bayonne Community Museum, 229 Broadway (at 9th Street), to assist with applications for FEMA assistance and provide information on the FEMA claims process. FEMA representatives will be there from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, including Saturday and Sunday. Residents will be assisted on a walk-in basis. Please take advantage of this important service.
Power has been restored to almost all of the city, but we continue to press PSE&G to complete the restoration. If your home is still out, please advise our emergency operations center at 201-858-7183 or 201-858-7184.
Governor Christie has issued an administrative order imposing water use restrictions on cities like Bayonne, because of limited capacity at the Passaic Valley Sewage Commission, due to storm-related damage. All non-essential water usage is discouraged. Bayonne’s water quality has not been affected by the storm, and remains safe to use for all purposes.
The state of emergency declared at the beginning of the storm will end at 6:00 p.m. tonight (Thursday, November 8). The emergency operations center will remain open until 6:00 a.m. tomorrow morning (Friday, November 9). After that time, please report any issues to the Bayonne Police Department at 201-858-6900.
Most gas stations, pharmacies, and supermarkets are operating on normal schedules. Gas is generally available on an odd/even rationing basis.
Please be safe and let us know how we can help.
Mayor Smith and Assemblyman O’Donnell Announce Availability of Business Assistance Services
Release Date: 11/08/2012
Bayonne Mayor Mark A. Smith and Assemblyman Jason O’Donnell announced that business assistance services are available for those affected by the storm. Services available include financial support, information on temporary space, and technical assistance for impacted businesses. Information for all services is available from New Jersey’s Business Action Center (BAC) by calling 1-866-534-7789, or by visiting the state business website, www.newjerseybusiness.gov.
Services include:
– Guarantees of up to $500,000 for commercial lines of credit to businesses that need access to cash to improve their damaged property while awaiting insurance proceeds, with all related New Jersey Economic Development Authority fees waived. – Grant awards for businesses to assist with on-the-job training costs for new workers hired specifically to assist in disaster-related activities, such as landscaping and tree removal, construction, insurance claims, building supplies sales, materials transport, utility work, call and claims centers staffing, and infrastructure clearing and repair. – Availability of the Business Resource Centers at any of the currently operational local One-Stop Career Centers across the state as temporary hubs for businesses to access telephone and internet services, as well as for job seekers and displaced workers seeking workforce development and unemployment assistance – Temporary Hubs for Affected Business to Access Telephone and Internet Services. – The availability of Disaster Unemployment Benefits to provide income security for those displaced workers suffering temporary storm-related job loss – Dispatch of Rapid Response Team members to identified Disaster Recovery Centers to assist displaced workers.. – Availability of services through the New Jersey Youth Corps to assist non-profit, public, and governmental entities in a variety of ways for disaster relief and clean-up.
In addition, BAC’s Business Call Center is also the one-stop resource for more information on how to get businesses back up and running. The Call Center staff can assist with the following services:
– Arranging business facility inspections for buildings suffering major flood damage, as such conditions require structural integrity inspections before utility service can be restored. These inspections are handled in local code enforcement offices and by local code enforcement officials. Anticipating an enormous increase in such work, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has mobilized all qualified personnel to assist local governments in this effort. – Advocating for businesses seeking information from local utilities to restore electric, phone, gas, and water services. – Advocating with insurance carriers to file and expedite claims. – Providing information on how to qualify for federal recovery assistance. – Connecting businesses to the other county and local business services and to the services offered by the Small Business
Administration and Small Business Development Centers that include assistance with insurance claims, as well as loans and business plan revisions.
For more information about best practices in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, please visit www.ready.nj.gov for continual updates