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GANGSTER ROCK  Vincent Pastore of THE SOPRANOS Sings and Swings

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THE SOPRANOS star – actor, playwright, director, and singer – Vinny Pastore and His Gangster Squad perform Fri, Feb. 27 at Bayonne’s Masonic Lodge.  (Photo: Zee Zee Photography)

Soprano’s Star swaps Wiseguys for Sidemen in Upcoming Bayonne Show

By Sally Deering

 Vin pastore poster When David Chase, Executive Producer of THE SOPRANOS cast the show’s first season, he picked Vincent Pastore to play Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero, who got bumped off in second season off after Tony Soprano discovered he snitched to the FBI.

After Soprano and his wiseguys whacked Big “P” on a boat off the coast of Asbury Park, Pastore went on to star in a series of films, formed a theater company in New York City, starred in the Broadway musical “Bullets on Broadway” and kept on plugging after fighting a bout with cancer.

Unfazed and cancer-free, on Sat, Feb. 27, at Bayonne’s Masonic Lodge, Pastore will show the musical side of his many talents in “VINNY PASTORE AND HIS GANGSTER SQUAD” a night of live Rhythm and Blues, Rock and Roll, Funk, Soul, and Reggae hits. Pastore shares the spotlight with some pretty intense musicians including Frank Pisani on keyboard and vocals, Al Orlo playing lead guitar, Eddie Denise on bass guitar and vocals, Charlie Powers on drums and vocals, Baron Raymonde playing sax, and Tommy ‘Blues Buddha’ Dudley on vocals.

Filming in Connecticut on a recent Thursday afternoon, Mr. Pastore took a mid-afternoon break to talk with River View Observer (RVO) about his career as an actor, playwright, and singer; and how he believes saying yes to new projects keeps your hand in the show biz game.

RVO: Where did you grow up? Where were you born and raised?

VP: I grew up in New Rochelle, New York. I lived all over New Rochelle, till I was 50. That’s where I grew up and that’s where I had my nightclubs. Continue reading GANGSTER ROCK  Vincent Pastore of THE SOPRANOS Sings and Swings →

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THE BAKER BUILDING-New, Jersey City Hi-Rise helps define Lafayette Neighborhood

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by Darren Paltrowitz

Baker Building Located west of Liberty State Park, and similar to other changing communities in Jersey City, Lafayette is the city’s newest up-and-coming neighborhood. A new addition in the works for Lafayette is the Baker Building by Point Capital Development, a collection of luxury apartments under construction at 234 Suydam Avenue.

The Baker Building has a total of 83 units priced from $1,500-$2,450 per month for 1-2-and-3 bedroom rentals.  Public amenities include on-site parking, a gym, and on each floor, a laundry room; a fire pit, cooking grills, dog run, and on-site management. Baker Building is located between the Liberty State Park and Garfield Avenue stops on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and is less than one mile from both Liberty State Park and the Liberty Science Center. Continue reading THE BAKER BUILDING-New, Jersey City Hi-Rise helps define Lafayette Neighborhood →

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NJ TURNPIKE EXCHANGE 14A CONSTRUCTION NOTICE

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14A constuction projectThe following work is scheduled over the next three weeks:
 
Toll Plaza
  • East side (entering 14A): renovation of existing Toll Utility Building will continue.
  • Construction continues on the new east Toll Lane.
  • During the week of 02/29/16, a single toll exit lane will be closed, M-F, 8:00PM to 5:00AM.
  • Eastbound E 53rd Street is closed to through traffic at Avenue E (Toll Plaza) effective 11/09/15.  Drivers wishing to access the Toll Plaza must go down another eastbound street to Avenue E (51st, 49th, etc.) Access to local businesses (QuickChek, Value City, etc.) on E 53rd Street is maintained.  Westbound 53rd Street from the Toll Plaza to Broadway will not change.  The Eastbound closure is expected to be in place for six (6) months.  This is a major traffic change.
  • On or about March 6, 2016, eastbound 53rd Street, between Broadway and Avenue E, will be reopened. Normal two-way traffic will resume going in and out of Bayonne. Access to the Toll Plaza will be restored via the new roundabout south of 52nd Street. Motorists can follow the new roundabout to the Toll Plaza or continue south on Avenue E. For more information, please CLICK HERE to access the pamphlet.
Ramps between the Toll Plaza and the Hudson County Extension (HCE)
  • Widening construction continues on the ramps to and from the west bound HCE.
  • Local street level work at Garfield, Avenue C and JFK Boulevard bridges continues. This work will also be supported by Jersey City and Bayonne Police as needed.
  • Local street level work on Frontage Road continues.  This work will also be supported by Jersey City and Bayonne Police as needed.
  • Proposed Sign Structure Locations adjacent to the corner of Avenue B / E58th Street Corner, corner of Avenue C Structure and Garfield Avenue Structure (PSE&G Sub-Station), Toll Plaza Parking Area will be constructed. When needed, Bayonne PD or Jersey City PD will be asked to support this effort.
  • Work continues on a VMS Sign Structure under the Turnpike Bridge over Route 440, near the Newark Bay. Access is being provided from Route 440.
Avenue E / Proposed Roundabout
  • Deep foundation work on new bridge piers will continue. This work will be performed in dedicated work zones.
  • Bridge pier construction will continue in dedicated work zones.  Periodic closures of E52nd Street will be utilized.  This work will be supported by Bayonne Police.
  • Roadway drainage and pavement construction will continue.
  • Access to westbound 53rd Street from the Turnpike will be closed during the weekend of 02/26 through 02/28, 8:00PM Friday to 5:00PM Sunday for roadway reconstruction.  Access to local business including Value City Furniture and QuickChek will be maintained via 52nd Street. This work will be supported by Bayonne Police.
  • Southbound Avenue E will shift west to its permanent alignment, access to 52nd Street will be from southbound Avenue E only and 51st Street will be changed to a right turn only onto southbound Avenue E during the weekend of March 6, 2016.
  • Southbound Avenue E traffic will be diverted to 52nd Street on Monday, 02/29, 8:00AM to 3:30PM, for roadway reconstruction.  This work will be supported by Bayonne Police.
Connector Bridge (Bridge from the Toll Plaza to Port Jersey Boulevard)
  • A two-way traffic pattern has been implemented on the bridge ramp from Port Jersey Boulevard to the Toll Plaza.
  • Pedestrian usage of the bridge for access to and from Port Jersey Boulevard continues to be prohibited. Please CLICK HERE for shuttle bus pamphlet.
Route 440 and Pulaski Street Intersection / Jughandle
  • The southbound Route 440 Jughandle at Pulaski Street has been reduced to a single lane. Deep sewer construction continues.
  • Temporary traffic signal work is being performed in the intersection.  Temporary signals are scheduled to be activated the week of 02/29/16.
  • Utility relocation work will continue on Pulaski Street at Route 440. This work will be supported by Bayonne and Jersey City Police.
Ramp Area East of Route 440
  • Ground improvement and new ramp construction continues.
  • Retaining wall construction continues.
  • Deep sewer relocation work will continue.
  • Bridge abutment construction will begin.
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If you have any questions about the 14A Improvement Project, please call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-671-6872, or e-mail info@njta14a.com anytime. Thank you.
For full project details, contact information, and traffic advisories, and informational pamphlets, please visit the NJTA 14A Website.
For information about the Bayonne Bridge, please click here.

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Fulop Administration Announces Several New Initiatives to Support Small Business Owners in Jersey City

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Including Jersey City’s First Small Business Office, an Audit of the Permitting Process, and a “One Stop Shop” Online Small Business Resource Portal

More Than 450 Small Businesses Have Opened Across Jersey City Since Mayor Fulop Took Office; Package of Initiatives Will Build On Past Success

City of Jersey City JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop is announcing a package of three new initiatives to help support Jersey City’s growing small business community that include a “one stop shop” online portal for small businesses, an audit of the small business permitting and licensing process, and the creation of Jersey City’s first Office of Small Business. The new initiatives build upon the past successes to provide more resources and information and create a more user-friendly atmosphere for local entrepreneurs.

“Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, adding texture and diversity to our communities and neighborhoods and providing jobs to local residents,” said Mayor Fulop. “The steps we are announcing today will build on our efforts to make small business development a focus of our city’s economic growth by making it easier than ever for aspiring business owners to join Jersey City’s thriving business community.” Continue reading Fulop Administration Announces Several New Initiatives to Support Small Business Owners in Jersey City →

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Hudson County Community College Offers ‘RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles’ at NJPAC  

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Rain tribute to the Beatles Hudson County Community College’s Office of Student Activities announces that it is offering tickets to RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center!

Get ready for the British Invasion with Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, the world’s most acclaimed, multimedia spectacular salute to Paul, John, George, and Ringo, back by popular demand! Smash on Broadway, RAIN includes the Beatles’ greatest hits, played note-for-note. Continue reading Hudson County Community College Offers ‘RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles’ at NJPAC   →

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NINETY THREE ANIMALS FOUND “THEIR ONE” DURING LIBERTY HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION PROMOTION

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Jersey City, NJ (2/17/2016) —Liberty Humane Society reports that 93 animals were adopted during its first adoption promotion of 2016 between February 1 and February 14.  Of those, 54 adult cats were adopted and 19 adult dogs.  One of the cats to find a home during the promotion had been in residence at the shelter for 340 days.  The cat, Barry, came from a hoarding situation in Bayonne in early 2015 along with 52 other cats. He was the last from the group still left at the shelter. Another cat, a tortoiseshell named Pumpkin, had been waiting to find a home for over 600 days.

Irene Borngraeber, Executive Director of LHS, says: “Thanks to the support of our community 93 local animals—the vast majority adult dogs and cats—are now celebrating adoption in loving homes.  We are so grateful to our adopters who recognize that each and every pet is deserving of a family.  Your actions help us save countless more lives throughout the year.” Continue reading NINETY THREE ANIMALS FOUND “THEIR ONE” DURING LIBERTY HUMANE SOCIETY ADOPTION PROMOTION →

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Bayonne Bridge Construction Update

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Bayonne Bridge Construction
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Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has provided new information to the City of Bayonne about the Bayonne Bridge construction project.

Construction at most bridge piers on the Bayonne side of the bridge has been completed.  At Piers N6 and N7, between 1st and 2ndStreets, pipe struts are being installed.  The gantry should launch to this location during February. At Pier N8, which is between 2nd Street and Gertrude Street, the roadway segments’ closure pour is in process. Continue reading Bayonne Bridge Construction Update →

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JC Mural Arts Program Clarifications

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Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop’s office, which started the Jersey City mural arts program in 2013, clarified certain points about the program after it was mentioned in a recent story that ran in the River View Observer.

  1. The mural program was started and continues to be executed through the Mayor’s Office under the direction of Brooke Hansson, and all inquiries regarding the program should be directed to her at bhansson@jcnj.org.
  1. The murals program started out as an anti-graffiti project and continues to be an anti-graffiti project which is how it is 100% funded and why it has a graffiti vandal community service component.
  1. The name of the mural program was never changed. The brochures are a street gallery map of the mural arts program.
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Blue Dawg Band to Offer Concert at Bayonne Community Museum on Monday, February 22

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Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that The Blue Dawg Band will present a free concert at the Bayonne Community Museum on Monday, February 22. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Theconcert will start at 7:00 p.m. The Blue Dawg concert will be the first show in a series called “Musical Mondays at the Museum,” which will continue on various Mondays during the winter and spring of 2016. Mayor Davis said, “The Bayonne Community Museum is a great place for a concert. We would like to encourage more of our residents to come and enjoy the arts at this beautiful location for special events.”

This free concert is sponsored by the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) and First Ward Council Member Tom Cotter. Light refreshments will be served.

Continue reading Blue Dawg Band to Offer Concert at Bayonne Community Museum on Monday, February 22 →

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