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President Obama Wins Re-Election

At 11:18 pm EST  last night Ohio put  President Obama over the top to win a second term as President of the United States.  In the end, the President had reached over 300 electoral votes to Romney’s 206 after all but Florida’s votes were counted .

In a speech to cheering,  flag waving, and dancing  Chicago supporters and to a watching nation the President said  the American people have “picked ourselves up”in the past  and fought back during tough economic times, and added  “The Best is yet to come.”

 

 

Challenger Mitt Romney in a gracious concession speech told his supporters to “Pray for President Obama and urged the political winners on both sides of the aisle  to put partisan bickering aside and “reach across the aisle” to tackle the nation’s problems.

President Obama said that he intends to sit down with Governor Romney in the coming weeks.

Here is how we voted by the states:

President  Obama won: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Maine, Maryland Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,  New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,  Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.

Mitt Romney won: Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky,  Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota,  Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina,  South Dakota, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Flordia results are still not in as of this writing.

President Obama is leading in the popular vote with near 75% of the precincts reporting  by 25,000 votes

 

 

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And Now it’s Up to U.S.

 Today - Tuesday, November 6th is election Day.

For the past few  years both these men have been running for President of the United States.

They have made all their speeches, had all their debates, spoke to the people of the United States about their programs, their promises, their agenda  for the next 4 years. No more can be said by them, we haven’t already heard.  Now it’s up to us.

Tommorow we have the power, to change who sit’s in the Whitehouse or who remains. It is our day to be heard.  Whatever your political affliation -use this day to be heard.

Vote because hundreds of thousands of men and women who served in our Armed Forces  died defending this country and defending our freedom to vote -their not here to vote -but you are and you should.

Vote for them. Use your right to Vote!

 

 

 

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New Jersey National Guard soldiers helping Hoboken residents -Afermath of Superstorm Sandy

Spc. Jesse de la Cruz, center on truck, assists in evacuating a toddler at a rescue mission at Hoboken, N.J., Oct. 31. New Jersey National Guard soldiers from Foxtrot Company, 250th Brigade Support Battalion, were the first company from the NJNG to arrive in Hoboken. They successfully completed more than 25 missions, which included rescues and delivering food and water to local shelters. In addition, de la Cruz rescued a pregnant woman going into labor, who was held up in her home for two days without food, water, and electricity. The unit immediately transported her to the shelter hospital for medical treatment. (U.S. Army photo by Chaplain (Cpt.) Andre Ascalon/Released)

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BREAKING NEWS: Serious illness reported to the NJ Poison Experts from using charcoal grills indoors to cook with or heat homes.

(Newark, NJ) – November 5, 2012 —Experts at the NJ Poison Center are warning residents against the use of charcoal grills in the home. Over the weekend, two (2) people were admitted to a NJ hospital after using a charcoal grill in the house for the purpose of either cooking with it or using it to heat their home. Both were suffering from significant carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. One resident was barely responsive when emergency services arrived; both adults required the use of hyperbaric oxygen. Continue reading BREAKING NEWS: Serious illness reported to the NJ Poison Experts from using charcoal grills indoors to cook with or heat homes. →

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Remaining Power Outages in Bayonne (as of Sunday morning, November 4)


Release Date: 11/04/2012
Citywide east of Broadway from Linnett Street to the City Line (including Avenue E, Prospect Avenue, Avenue F, South Cove Commons, Bayonne Crossing Shopping Center, The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, The Alexan, Hook Road, and Lincoln Community School
Avenue C between West 29th Street and West 43rd Street
Kennedy Boulevard between West 23rd Street to the City Line (including the Hudson Plaza Motel and the City Line Shopping Plaza)
Avenue B between West 36th Street and West 52nd Street
Avenue A between 15th Street and West 37th Street
Entire Gregg-Bayonne Hudson County Park
Newman Avenue between 4th and 5th Streets
6th Street between Avenue C and Newman Avenue
All of 16th Street
West 19th Street between Kennedy Boulevard and Newark Bay
West 18th and West 22nd Streets between Avenue A and Newark Bay
West 20th, 21st, and 23rd Streets between Kennedy Boulevard and Newark Bay
West 24th through West 27th Streets between Avenue C and Newark Bay (including the trailer park, Park Road, and Bayonne High School)
Entire span of 28th through 42nd Streets
West 43rd Street between Avenue B and Newark Bay
West 44th and 45th Streets between Avenue C and Newark Bay
West 46th through West 48th Streets, and West 50th Street between Avenue B and Newark Bay
West 49th Street between Avenue C and Newark Bay
Entire span of 51st, 54th, and 58th Streets
West 52nd Street between Avenue B and Newark Bay, and between Avenue C and Avenue E
West 57th Street between Avenue B and Newark Bay
Joan Ree Terrace
Sunset Drive
Colonial Drive
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CITY OF BAYONNE -HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE Sunday afternoon, November 4

 Bayonne remains under a state of emergency. A mandatory overnight curfew remains in effect from 6:00 p.m. until further notice. For your safety, residents are instructed to remain at home or in secure locations as much as possible over the next several days.

Electric power: Today, Sunday, November 4, PSE&G informed that City of Bayonne that they expect to restore electric power to most of Bayonne by the latter part of Monday, November 5. Please call PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734 to emphasize that power is still out in your neighborhood. Continue reading CITY OF BAYONNE -HURRICANE SANDY UPDATE Sunday afternoon, November 4 →

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Sally Deering’s Blog Superstorm Sandy

DAY 5: LET’S PAUSE FOR THE PAWS

By Sally Deering

http://sallydeering.wordpress.com

(Liberty Humane Society cares for homeless animals post Superstorm Sandy.)

(Weehawken, NJ) Surviving Superstorm Sandy is like riding “The Time Machine” and landing in 1974 during the gas shortage. As of 12 noon today, motorists began lining up for gas rationing. And although we’re moving in the right direction, there’s still so much to be done to get back that ‘normal’ feeling. Continue reading Sally Deering’s Blog Superstorm Sandy →

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CITY OF BAYONNE ANNOUNCES-DISASTER ASSISTANCE FROM THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)

Release Date: 11/03/2012
If you sustained losses or damage from Hurricane Sandy, you may be eligible for disaster aid.
You can call to apply: 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) The TTY number is 1-800-462-7585. For 711 or Video Relay Service, call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) For more information or to apply: www.DisasterAssistance.gov Or apply on your smartphone at: m.fema.gov
When you apply for disaster assistance, please have the following available: – Social Security number (including your spouse’s number) – Private insurance information, if available – Address and zip code of the damaged property – Directions to the damaged home or property – Daytime telephone number – A telephone number where FEMA can reach you or leave a message – An address where you can get mail – If you want your disaster assistance funds sent directly to your bank, provide the FEMA agent with your bank account type (savings/checking), account number, and routing number
Disaster recovery assistance for eligible recipients is available without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status.
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Village Neighborhood Association in Downtown Jersey City Needs Your Help

The Village Neighborhood Association has been doing some wonderful work in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and they can use your help

Here’s how you can help…
THE VNA  NEEDS TO FIND THOSE IN NEED OF HELP
If you are in need of help or know someone else who is need of help, fill out this form and we’ll get on it.
TOMORROW’S SCHEDULE
9:00 – 10:00. If you have a car, this is your moment. We will have “relief baskets” ready at Barry Mansion (83 Wayne Street between Barrow and Jersey). Just pull up, let us know you’re there, and we’ll load you up and tell you what baskets go to what address. Continue reading Village Neighborhood Association in Downtown Jersey City Needs Your Help →