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Bayonne Holds Ceremony for New Police Officers

Bayonne Food Drive

          The City of Bayonne held a swearing-in ceremony for new police officers who have joined the Police Department in 2019, 2020, and 2021.  Their ceremonies were postponed as a result of the Coronavirus.  The group of new officers includes the department’s first Filipino officer and the first two Black female officers.  This event took place in the Bayonne High School Auditorium, which was large enough to accommodate the new officers, their families, City officials, and other guests. 

          Twenty-eight new officers were sworn in by City Clerk Madelene Medina.  The new recruits have replenished the ranks of the Police Department, which has experienced many retirements during the last two years.

          The new police officers are:  Shady Nasralla, Michael May, Bryan Cruz, Hany Kased, Robert Candelaria, Thomas Jurcisin, Jr., Alexis Ogbin, Jonathan White, Zachary Hyman, Marco Coelho, Kevin Sliwowski, Mark Hermosisima, Brandon Olander, Robert Cavanaugh, Jared Ensmenger, Jack Vreeland, Mina Saleeb, Ali Aboubakr, Perla Estevez, Erik Lyman, Febronia Botros, Joseph Cordato, Kevin Vazquez, Justin Rivera, Thomas McGuckin, Tanya Roberts, Brianna Rhodes, and Daniel Hampton.

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New Jersey Historian’s Website Provides Residents a Guide to Exploring NJ Revolutionary War History for the 4th of July

Photo of Alexander Hamilton bust in Weehawken
Photo by Al Frazza / RevolutionaryWarNewJersey.com


The 4th of July is a time when many people and families take an increased interest in exploring the history of the Revolutionary War era. And New Jersey has a rich Revolutionary War era history, with many physical locations still there to be explored. If you know where to look, you can stand in the same places that George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Benjamin Franklin once were.

With so much to explore, many people don’t know where to begin. To help them, New Jersey historian Al Frazza has created  RevolutionaryWarNewJersey.com, an extensive online guide to finding and exploring these locations. It features photographs and information for 650 Revolutionary War historic sites. There is something there for every level of historic interest – the historic sites range from major battlefield locations, to houses and churches, to monuments and roadside markers. And because there are locations listed in 230 towns spread throughout all 21 New Jersey counties, there are sure to be some locations nearby for everyone in New Jersey.

RevolutionaryWarNewJersey.com is utilized by thousands of people every month to help them explore and learn about New Jersey local history, and it provides the perfect starting point for those looking to begin their own historic explorations for the 4th of July holiday.  As Frazza states on the website, “Nothing creates an understanding of and excitement for history like standing in the actual locations where historic events occurred.”

Al Frazza has recently completed writing a book about the years he spent exploring New Jersey’s history, titled State of Revolution: My Seven-And-A-Half-Year Journey Through Revolutionary War New Jersey, which should see publication soon. Information about this upcoming book can be found at AlFrazza.com

For more information, see:
 www.RevolutionaryWarNewJersey.com
www.AlFrazza.com

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bayonne division of recreation announces the 2021 summer sounds by the bay concert series

The Bayonne Division of Recreation has announced the 2021 Summer Sounds By the Bay Concert Series:

July 7th – Bobby Harden and his Soul Purpose Band with special guest Dave Doc Watson: Bobby, known as the Soul Man, has been touring the world and fronting the original Blues Brothers band, along with his electrifying originals! This is one concert not to be missed!

July 14th – The Princetown Pops Brass: Comprised of 13 world class musicians and led by maestro Larry Kursar! Enjoy a night on the Bay listening to American classics, Broadway and film classics done in an upbeat style!

July 21st – The Ed Palermo Big Band: This amazing group will treat you with incredible arrangements from the Beatles to Frank Zappa!

July 28th – La Fuerza: Bring your dancing shoes hailing from the Bronx, NY! La Fuerza will keep you dancing under the stars to great salsa music!

August 4th – Joe Bayer Band: Joe Bayer Band coming straight out of Nashville! Joe and his band will keep you up on your feet with classic and new country music! His band has won numerous country music awards!

August 11th – Sweet Fanny Adams: Sweet Fanny Adams will have you visiting the 60’s all over again, sharing their peace, love and happiness!

August 18th – Saints in the City: What can get more Jersey than this eight-piece band! Sinners and Saints performing the best of Bruce Springsteen! Bring your shorts and flip flops and be ready to dance at 16th Street Park!

Each performance will be begin promptly at 7:00pm and held at the amphitheater on the lower level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park, which is located between Avenue A and Newark Bay.

On music days, in the event of inclement weather, please call 201-471-7590, or visit www.leaguelineup.com/bayonnerec, or view the City of Bayonne’s Facebook page to check on the status of that night’s performance.

For more information, please contact Pete Amadeo at 201-858-6129 or email BAYONNEREC@AOL.COM.

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Bayonne Grand opening for washhounds car wash

City officials joined business representatives for the grand opening of the WashHounds Car Wash at 160 East 22nd Street.  Bayonne is the latest location for WashHounds, which also serves New Jersey customers in Boonton, Kinnelon, and Union. The business provides car wash, oil change, and detailing services.

Among those in the photo are Mayor Jimmy Davis, Fire Chief Keith Weaver, Council Member At-Large Juan Perez, Second Ward Council Member Sal Gullace, Guy Alessi, Frank Alessi, Vincent Alessi, Sr., Vincent Alessi, Jr., and representatives of WashHounds.

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HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE POWER YOGA-STRENGTH AND STRETCH

This energetic class is designed to explore the fundamentals of a power yoga practice. An intense strength workout and mindful yoga are referred to as “power yoga”. Yoga not only develops inner awareness but also helps develop breath and strength of mind and body. The instructor will teach you proper alignment to create the form of each pose. The workout starts with some light stretches to get your body ready and ends with cool-down poses. Throughout the class, you will engage your muscles while moving through the flow with your breath. It will also include guided relaxation to support increased awareness and mindfulness of the breath and body.This class is perfect for beginners who are just getting into the practice and also for those looking for strength practice.

Here’s what you can expect through the class:
• Sun salutation yoga flow• Flow warm-up: poses that link breath and movement• strengthen your muscles and spine• cool down with deep stretches and breathing exercise• encouragement and clear directions from the instructor


For more information, please contact Ridhdhi Shah at rshah5698@live.hccc.edu or call (201)-360-4224Days: Tuesdays & ThursdaysDates: July 6th – July 29th, 2021Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.Instructor: Riddhi KaurPrice: $99LocationHudson County Community College161 Newkirtk StreetJersey City, NJ 07306
Click to RegisterThis class will be held on a campus park with a limited number of seats available. The college follows all of the CDC’s measures to keep students and faculty safe while taking classes at our institution.Discover more personal enrichment and professional development programs atHudson County Community College by visitingwww.hccc.edu/continuingeducation
HCCC Continuing Education | 161 Newkirk Street, Rm E504, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Hudson County Community College NLN Pre-admission exam pREPaRATION

The NLN Pre-Admission Exam evaluates the academic ability of nursing majors to identify the most qualified candidates among those seeking admittance into nursing schools nationwide.
This course assists students in preparing for the exam by mastering the subject matter covered in the math and science portions. Students will also learn test-taking strategies that will help them achieve a high composite score.
Days: SaturdaysDate: June 12th – July 24, 2021Times: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.Price: $229
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Jersey City’s 4th of July Fireworks over the Hudson River Will Return for 2021, Viewable from NJ & NY Waterfront

Jersey City 4th of July Celebration in 2019 drew large crowds to see PitBull

New Jersey’s Largest Fireworks Display by Guinness World Record Holder, Grucci

Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today New Jersey’s largest fireworks displaywill return to the Jersey City waterfront this Fourth of July with Fireworks by Grucci.  Following recent years of historic crowds with headliners like Snoop Dogg and Pitbull, the annual Independence Day celebrations were cancelled in 2020 to protect the community amid the COVID-19 pandemic.  While this year’s Freedom and Fireworks event will not be able to include the yearly festival and superstar concerts, the City’s efforts to bring back the fireworks display over the Hudson River was a decision made with the community’s needs and safety top of mind.

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JOB FAIR:TUESDAY JUNE 8TH SECAUCUS

Tuesday June 8th:  10am to 3pm    

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Several shifts for your convenience! 

  • Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:45 PM
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Pay Rate: $13Per hour – $16Per Hour.

This is an established multibillion-dollar company and a technology industry veteran with over 25 years in business. As one of America’s fastest-growing company, here are the top reasons to work with us: 

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Bayonne Flag raising in honor of “pride month”

Source: The Office of Bayonne Mayor James Davis