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New Jersey Actor “Joe Sernio” on the Road to Success

By Evelyn Bonilla

Joe Sernio
In the very beginning Sernio’s journey was far off the acting road, a graduate of Chubb Institute, twice to be exact, once with a computer networking degree and the other with a technical support degree he began his life in information technology. But it would be his love of acting and the passion in his heart to follow his dream that would push the young Sernio onto the acting lane. Now several independent films later and former roles on daytimes soap operas Sernio is now following his life’s true passion.

He has received acclaim for his acting and the films he has been a part of; have received a compilation of awards. In retrospect, if you were to watch some of the characters he portrays on film you could see that Sernio has hone his craft and has brought to the film screen an “intensity and dynamic” to his acting.

Sernio has starred in such independent films as “The Roadhouse” Repetition of Change”, “Mourning on Charlotte Street” and currently he has a role in a new film entitled, “A Dance with Andrea.” Sernio is truly dedicated to his films, but in his spare time he is devoted to helping others develop their acting skills as well. Presently he is working with well-known actor Vinny Pastore of Sopranos fame. Pastore has formed a theater company entitled, “The Buffalo Theater Group” which will work on developing new screenplays in addition to reviving iconic works by various playwrights. Continue reading New Jersey Actor “Joe Sernio” on the Road to Success →

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Bayonne St. Patrick’s Day Parade – Photos 2012

Bayonne Mayor Mark Smith River View Observer
Mayor Mark Smith smiles at the crowds

Enjoying the Bayonne St Paddy's day parade River View Observer Bagpipes make the parade

 

 

 

 

Yesterday, with the sun shining, the crowds smiling, Mayor Smith waving,  Bands and the Bag Pipers  playing; the 2012 Bayonne St. Patrick’s Day parade took place and our River View Observer cameramen where there- Enjoy!

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Hudson Then . . . Again – Women’s Suffrage Movement 19th and Early 20th Century

By Maureen Wlodarczyk

With about 8 months to go until the presidential election, the raging rhetoric and political pontification threatens to leave potential voters tone-deaf, disgusted, and dubious that their vote matters. That being said, it will do us all good to remember the struggle of one group of Americans desperate to have that right to vote: the ladies of the women’s suffrage movement of the 19th and early 20th centuries.

Suffrage Leader Alice Paul

 As early as the 1850s, with the cry “Votes for Women,” suffragettes banded together in pursuit of a place at the ballot box, led by movement pioneers Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Success remained elusive and as the quest for universal suffrage struggled on at the dawn of the

In the second decade of the 1900s, one Hudson newspaper carried a column titled “Woman’s Suffrage Forum,” a  regular feature that included information on local women’s suffrage lectures, events, news and campaigns and also reported national progress as individual states voted for (or against) extending the right to vote to female residents. In 1915, New Jersey suffrage supporters succeeded in getting the question on a statewide referendum to be voted on in October of that year. In August, as the election drew near and a woman’s right to vote in New Jersey lay in the hands of the men of our state, the pages of local papers carried news of the upcoming arrival of the “suffrage torch” in Jersey City. The torch, symbolically unlit to represent the enlightenment that would come from granting we Jersey girls the right to vote, was to travel throughout the state to raise awareness and popular support for the upcoming suffrage amendment vote. The torch’s travels across the Garden State were to be accompanied by celebrations and ceremonies attended by politicians, prominent citizens and the leaders and members of the Women’s Political Union (WPU).  Continue reading Hudson Then . . . Again – Women’s Suffrage Movement 19th and Early 20th Century →

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Dip into The Melting Pot -At this Hoboken Waterfront Bistro Melted Cheese and Chocolate Fondues take Center Stage

  By Sally Deering

It was my first time at a fondue restaurant and I wasn’t sure what to expect when I walked into The Melting Pot on Sinatra Drive in Hoboken, a hip corner bistro where customers dip into delicious cheese and chocolate fondues, dine on tasty salads and cooked-to-order entrees while gazing at the spectacular views of the Manhattan Skyline outside its windows.

The dining experience at The Melting Pot is what co-owner Lina Patel calls “interactive,” because here diners don’t sit back with a knife and fork, they skewer and dip into the melted concoctions made right at their table by the wait-person. This family-owned business, a franchise that started in Florida, is a unique dining experience and a popular Hoboken night spot. On Fridays and Saturdays the 160-seat restaurant gets very busy and reservations are highly recommended. Continue reading Dip into The Melting Pot -At this Hoboken Waterfront Bistro Melted Cheese and Chocolate Fondues take Center Stage →

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Lenny Richardson from St. Peter’s Prep Participating in The Second Annual NJ/NY All Star Wrestling Charity Challenge, presented by MSG Varsity.

Gregg Sarra to Host Live Special:

“The NJ/NY All Star Wrestling Charity Challenge Live Call-in Show” on MSG Varsity

–Network Gathers Top HS Wrestlers In-Studio Prior to Cross-State Tourney-

–Viewers Can Call and Weigh-In–

In advance of March 25’s Second Annual NJ/NY All Star Wrestling Charity Challenge, MSG Varsity’s Gregg Sarra will gather 12 of the region’s top high school wrestlers at MSG Varsity studios and reveal the roster of athletes selected to represent their states in a live one-hour special, “The NJ/NY All Star Wrestling Charity Challenge Live Call-In Show” on Monday, March 19, at 8:00pm ET on MSG Varsity, iO TV Channel 14. The call-in show will also stream LIVE on www.msgvarsity.com– available for viewers across the country. Continue reading Lenny Richardson from St. Peter’s Prep Participating in The Second Annual NJ/NY All Star Wrestling Charity Challenge, presented by MSG Varsity. →

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CLASS OF 2012 GROUP PHOTO HUDSON COUNTY WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH HONOREES March 14, 2012

The ceremony honored by citation more than 30 remarkable Hudson County women who have made a difference in our community and our world in the field of education or in support of expanding educational opportunity. The evening also  celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America and that organization’s efforts to grow mentally, physically and spiritually.   

Photo by Steveamack.com

March 14, 2012

(Names of Honorees not in seating order)

BAYONNE -Molly Massarelli,  Lisa Cerbone,  Sally Mason, Lindsay Wanko,  Priscilla Ege ,Alice Lotosky , GUTTENBERG Betty Jo Lamar, HARRISON:  Mary Ann Dunphy, HOBOKEN:  Eileen Carvalho, Francine Yu-JERSEY CITY: Patricia Bryant,  Johnia Charles, Cynthia Harris, Marsha Hill, Gwendolyn L. Jackson, Eileen Markenstein, Sister Roseann Mazzeo, Barbra Mendola, Sister Barbra Moran, Felicia Palmer ,Diane Pistilli, The Honorable Joan Quigley, Dr. Edith Phillips, Maryilyn Roman, May Rosa, Jane Steurwald, Dr. Frances O . Thompson, KEARNY: Sandra Mcleaster, Kathy Moss  NORTH BERGEN: Grace Crandall Dowd, SECAUCUS: Joan Cali, UNION CITY: Dr. Paula Pando, Susan Powers, WEST NEW YORK: Pastor Tania Fuentes

 

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Dots Debuts Its Take on Early Spring Fashion at New Jersey Store Opening

Dots’ affordable fashion continues East Coast growth with new North Bergen, NJ location (North Bergen, N.J. — February 29, 2012) — North Bergen has another option for affordable fashion with the opening of a new Dots store in the area. On Thursday, March 1, the women’s specialty retailer  premiered early spring trends at the Walmart APA grand opening. Located at 2100 88th St. in North Bergen, The opening of the North Bergen store adds 11 additional employees and a 10th Dots location to the area. Combining a fun experience and fresh fashion, the new store  boasts touches of pink and gray, and spotlights that shine down on the store’s trademark runway. With spacious shopping areas, large fitting rooms and an easy to explore layout, the nearly 5,000-square-foot store will carry a high-energy vibe, creating the ultimate fashion experience.  Dots has become the go-to retailer for affordable, stylish women’s apparel with a belief in high-fashion, not high prices. That mantra is definitely highlighted in the early spring line. Customers can expect to see an affordable version of the hottest trends, including bold colored denim, body-con skirts and dresses and an array of prints and textures.  “It is exciting to watch Dots grow and expand throughout the East Coast to meet the needs of fashion-forward shoppers,” said Jennifer Marrara, Dots marketing manager. “Now, women throughout New Jersey can have access to the hottest runway-inspired trends without breaking the bank.”  Dots is the best kept secret among trend-savvy, price-conscious women for career, casual and club apparel and accessories. With over 20 years of experience offering a distinct combination of fashion and lifestyle, Dots creates the ideal atmosphere for any woman, size 0-24, to indulge in her passion for style. Currently, Dots has over 400 stores in 28 states. To find out more about the Walmart APA location and to download coupons for the grand opening, visit www.dots.com/GO/NorthBergenNJ.  For additional information on Dots, including the latest style trends, please visit www.dots.com, or follow Dots on Twitter and Facebook.

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Women’s History Month Celebration Wed. Mar. 14th Conrad Rotunda Historic Brennan Court House

Jersey City, NJ—Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise and Freeholder Doreen DiDomenico will co-host the County’s celebration of Women’s History Month tomorrow evening at 5:30 pm in the Conrad Rotunda of the historic Brennan Court House (583 Newark Avenue, Jersey City).
The ceremony honors by citation more than 30 remarkable Hudson County women who have made a difference in our community and our world in the field of education or in support of expanding educational opportunity. The evening also will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America and that organization’s efforts to grow mentally, physically and spiritually. Continue reading Women’s History Month Celebration Wed. Mar. 14th Conrad Rotunda Historic Brennan Court House →
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TAKE BACK THE NIGHT! Founder of FEARLESS FEMALES Bianca DiMitri Will Speak performance by Jersey City’s newest talent AudioBodies featuring their hit single “FREE”.

Tuesday, March 20, 2012 starting 8:00 PM at Wagner College in Staten Island
FEARLESS FEMALES is invited to speak about intimate partner abuse with several speakers including Bianca Dimitri, survivor and founder of non-profit organization FEARLESS FEMALES, Lizzi Alecea – survivor/Member of FEARLESS FEMALES, Derek Tabacco – Advocate/speaker for WOW (World of Women); and featuring speaker, Geovanni Carlos – Advocate for gay victims/member of FEARLESS FEMALES – representing gay community,usually excluded by domestic violence organizations and events.
Historically, women faced the anxiety of walking alone at night; that is why TAKE BACK THE NIGHT began. The purpose of the Foundation of TBTN is to provide greater national and international visibility for the TBTN Foundation’s mission. The grassroots efforts flown under banner of TAKE BACK THE NIGHT span over thirty years, their mission is to seek to end sexual violence in all of its forms including sexual assault, sexual abuse, dating violence and domestic violence. Continue reading TAKE BACK THE NIGHT! Founder of FEARLESS FEMALES Bianca DiMitri Will Speak performance by Jersey City’s newest talent AudioBodies featuring their hit single “FREE”. →