Warning Phase Activated at 12:01 a.m. on 4/14/2012 and Ticketing Period to Commence on May 13, 2012
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JERSEY CITY – Police Department officials announced today that an additional red light camera began its trial phase at 12:01 a.m. (midnight) on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the intersection of Kennedy Boulevard and Route 139/Hoboken Avenue. The camera, which is part of a New Jersey Department of Transportation program, will take video and photos of red-light violators.
Bayonne Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC will hold a job fair on Saturday, April 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Meadowlands Racetrack, Clubhouse Level, 50 State Route 120, in East Rutherford. Smith said, “At that time, New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC will be collecting resumes to meet its future staffing needs at the Winners off-track wagering (OTW) facility that will open Bayonne this summer. I would like to urge any Bayonne residents interested in working at Winners to present a resume at the racetrack next Saturday.†Smith continued, “The OTW is expected to provide more than 100 jobs. This is a great opportunity to get in on the beginning of a new business in Bayonne. I would like to thank New Meadowlands Racetrack LLC for offering these new employment opportunities in Bayonne.â€
Pictured at the first annual Citywide Art Show at the Bayonne Community Museum at 229 Broadway, at the corner of 9th Street is (far left ) Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith, and  Joe Waks ( far right with blue shirt)Bayonne Municipal Services Director and the many Bayonne artists whose works were on display.
The opening reception which ran from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. drew many Bayonne dignitaries, residents, and family and friends of the  artists who participated.
This week’s Top 10 homes spotlight at www.toptenrealestatedeals.com/ includes the home where George and Martha Washington spent part of their honeymoon. It is the oldest home in Prince George County, Virginia and was owned by Washington’s first bibliographer – the guy who came up with the “I cannot tell a lie†story about Washington cutting down the infamous cherry tree at age six. The estate was on the market at $1.1 million, but is now going to auction on April 18th. Thomas Jefferson also stayed there. In other home news:
The Miami Beach home that sent Al Capone to jail for tax evasion and was his alibi for the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre is for sale. Al purchased the home on Palm Island in 1928 and he was there on February 14, 1929 when seven members of a rival gang were gunned down on Chicago’s Northside. Continue reading GEORGE AND MARTHA WASHINGTON, AL CAPONE, BUBBA WATSON -Toptenrealestatedeals.com→
 600 Mile Run to Benefit Wounded Soldiers and Veterans
Jersey City officials and police department brass will be on hand to salute and send off 25 police officers and military veterans as they undertake the arduous task of running 600 miles to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.
The ceremonies, set to begin 10 am sharp on Monday, April 16, 2012 I at the Purple Heart Memorial in Journal Square, in Journal Square, launch the 25 participants in a five-state trek of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and finally North Carolina over a five day period. The runners themselves are comprised of Marine Corps veterans, Army veterans and police officers from Jersey City, Newark West New York, NJ State Police and Port Authority police, law enforcement agencies. Continue reading JERSEY CITY’S FINEST, AMERICA’S BRAVEST HIT THE ROAD FOR CHARITY→
Sponsors Resolution for Tonight’s Council Meeting Formally Requesting No Premature nor Expediting  of Sale Until FERC Decision
Jersey City, NJ — April 11, 2012 — Councilman Steve Fulop testified today before the New Jersey Transit Authority on the issue of the Spectra Pipeline. Spectra has petition the New Jersey Transit Authority to ensure and expedite the sale of land that is necessary for the pipeline prior to the final federal approval of the project from the Federal Energy Regulation Commission which is expected at some point in mid summer.
“I am here today to remind the New Jersey Transit Authority that their mission is not to be a real estate broker, but to provide safe ways for commuters to ride public transportation, a premature a sale of property would be counter to NJ Transit’s mission in every way and counter to the best interest of residents of Jersey City†said Councilman Fulop. Continue reading COUNCILMAN STEVEN FULOP TESTIFIES AT NEW JERSEY TRANSIT ON SPECTRA PIPELINE→
JERSEY CITY, N.J. / April 11, 2012 — Hudson County Community College’s Fine Arts Department is currently exhibiting artwork of several students now through Monday, May 7, 2012. The exhibit is located at The Brennan Gallery, in the rotunda of the Justice William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse, 583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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A reception will be held for the artists on Wednesday, April 18, 2012, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
 JERSEY CITY, NJ  March 23, 2012 – Gone is the staid demeanor one might find from attendees at the major fundraiser for the Jersey City Free Public Library Foundation. Welcome to the free-spirited character (or, characters?!) – known to dance, non-stop, at the fall fundraiser – to this year’s spring fundraiser.
           There will be a blood drive on Monday, April 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the City Hall Fire House, at 27th Street and Avenue C. The drive is co-sponsored by the Bayonne Fire Department and the Bayonne Police Department. Health officials asked prospective donors to bring signed or picture identification and to know their Social Security numbers. All blood types are welcome. Anyone who is physically able is welcome to donate blood. In order to prevent donors from being weak after giving blood, drive organizers are asking donors to eat a meal beforehand. Health professionals will screen prospective donors before blood is drawn. There will be a free cholesterol check for all blood donors.
For more information, call the Blood Center of New Jersey at 1-800-NJ-BLOOD, Ext. 140.
The office of Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy  announced today that it’s coordinating the relief effort for the 21 families who were victims of the devastating fire on Claremont Avenue that destroyed ten buildings on Easter Sunday.
The Mayor’s Office will be placing collection boxes at four city buildings and one private, residential building for residents to donate non-perishable food items, new and gently used clothing, toys, books, school supplies and other items for the 56 people left homeless by the fire, which includes 22 children, who lost everything in the 6-alarm blaze. A sixth collection box is being set up by the Soccer Learning Center to specifically collect items for the children.
“This is one of the worst fires our city has seen in recent years and we know there will be an outpouring from the community to support these families,” said Mayor Healy. “Our hearts go out to those affected by this tragic fire and we want them to know that their City is here to help and assist them in any way possible.”
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 Warning Phase Activated at 12:01 a.m. on 4/14/2012 and Ticketing Period to Commence on May 13, 2012
Pictured at the first annual Citywide Art Show at the Bayonne Community Museum at 229 Broadway, at the corner of 9th Street is (far left ) Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith, and  Joe Waks ( far right with blue shirt)Bayonne Municipal Services Director and the many Bayonne artists whose works were on display.
JERSEY CITY, NJ  March 23, 2012 – Gone is the staid demeanor one might find from attendees at the major fundraiser for the Jersey City Free Public Library Foundation. Welcome to the free-spirited character (or, characters?!) – known to dance, non-stop, at the fall fundraiser – to this year’s spring fundraiser.