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JC Artists Studio Tour Saturday, October 5th
Bayonne by the Sea – Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Lounge Serves Fine Japanese Cuisine in a Beautiful Waterfront Location
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By Sally Deering
Consider the waterfront view a side dish when dining at Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Lounge, Bayonne’s newest hotspot on the Hudson. Serving fine Japanese cuisine that includes hearty Hibachi combination dishes of chicken, steak and seafood that are cooked right before your eyes by a master chef ; and fine Sushi creations designed by Master Sushi Chefs at the sleek and sexy Sushi Bar. Whatever your tastes, you’ll find some delicious dishes at Otaiko, which opened just a few weeks ago in South Cove Commons on Bayonne’s waterfront.
Chef and co-owner Alex Ren, along with his three partners Leo Lin, Kenny Shao and Jonathan Jiang have many years of experience creating Japanese dishes. Ren has been a Sushi Chef for 12 years and served his apprenticeship with a Sushi Master who retired after opening several Sushi restaurants. Continue reading Bayonne by the Sea – Otaiko Hibachi & Sushi Lounge Serves Fine Japanese Cuisine in a Beautiful Waterfront Location
Jersey City’s 23rd Annual Artists Studio Tour Going On Saturday October 5th and Sunday October 6th
East Coast’s Fastest Growing Art Scene Features Hundreds of Artists, Dozens of Exhibitions, Galleries, Museums, and Live Entertainment
A FREE Self-Guided Walking Tour All Weekend
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop , the Municipal Council, and the Jersey City Division of Cultural Affairs , in partnership with Pro Arts, and the Hudson Reporter, present the 2013 Jersey City Artists Studio Tour , a FREE self-guided walking tour featuring galleries, artist studios and ad hoc exhibition sites. The tour will take place from noon to 6:00 p.m. throughout the city on Saturday, October 5th and Sunday, October 6th.
In its 23rd year, the Annual
Jersey City Artists Studio Tour is a weekend celebration of Jersey City’s diverse art scene that features hundreds of artists, dozens of exhibitions, galleries, museums, live music and performances, food, drink and parties – all located just five minutes from Manhattan.
Every year, hundreds of artists participate in the tour attracting thousands of visitors during its two-day
run. The Jersey City Artists Studio Tour is widely considered New Jersey’s premier art and cultural event, and is free and open to the public.
“Jersey City’s artists are a vital part of our community and we encourage everyone to join us in celebrating their creativity and supporting the arts,†said Mayor Fulop. “We recognize how important the artists are to the vibrancy of our city, and not only do we embrace the arts, we are working to expand the role of art in our community. The administration just launched a citywide mural program and we are exploring additional ways to expand opportunities for our visual and performing artists.â€
JERSEY CITY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE STEPS OFF SAT, OCT. 12 AT 1 PM
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(JERSEY CITY) On Saturday, Oct. 12 at 1 pm, Jersey City will honor its rich Italian heritage when the Columbus Day Parade kicks off on 6th Street & Newark Avenue and marches east to Jersey Avenue and then south to City Hall.
This year’s event, re-established by the Dante Alighieri Society of Jersey City marks the 5th year the Columbus Day Parade will take place in one of Jersey City’s most established Italian-American neighborhoods that includes Holy Rosary Church, the oldest Italian parish in New Jersey. Nicholas J. Grillo, President of the and a congregant at Holy Rosary Church says the parade this year is bigger and better than ever.
Continue reading JERSEY CITY COLUMBUS DAY PARADE STEPS OFF SAT, OCT. 12 AT 1 PM
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Bayonne Set for Sunday, October 6
Here is your chance to rid your home of Household Hazardous WasteÂ
     
Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that the Hudson County Improvement Authority will have Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Bayonne on Sunday, October 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  The location is Norton Paints, 148 East 5th Street.Â
          The following items are welcome: thermostats, tires, cleaners and corrosives, pool and photographic chemicals, oil-based paints, oil-based varnishes, rechargeable and car batteries, propane tanks (from barbecue grills only), solvents and thinners, pesticides and herbicides, formaldehyde, used motor oil, old gasoline, fire extinguishers, compact fluorescent bulbs and tubes, antifreeze, and marine and auto flares. Continue reading Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day in Bayonne Set for Sunday, October 6
RVO REAL ESTATE VIEWS: $2.8 Million Penthouse Purchase Sets Jersey City Record
in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ, September 2013: 77 Hudson, K. Hovnanian’s® soaring 49-story residential tower on the Hudson River in Jersey City, has just achieved a new milestone. The sparkling blue-glass luxury high-rise building recently sold one of its few remaining unsold homes, a two-bedroom penthouse on the 48th floor, for a record-setting price of $2.8 million.
While the transaction marks the highest sale price ever paid for a residential condominium in Jersey City, according to Scott Waldman, 77 Hudson’s broker of record, “It does not represent the top of the line at 77 Hudson. This record sale is not the highest-priced home in the building. However, it certainly showcases the stark comparison between our 2,100 square-foot penthouse and similar apartment homes just across the Hudson. A comparable 2,100 square-foot condominium on the west side of Manhattan would cost between $5-7 million, if you could find it. This is a testament not only to the quality and the desirability of the homes at 77 Hudson and our close-to-everything location, but also to the rebounding strength of the housing market in New Jersey. This spectacular building is nearly 100% sold – and our final penthouses are the crown jewel of 77 Hudson, with views that are just breathtaking.” Continue reading RVO REAL ESTATE VIEWS: $2.8 Million Penthouse Purchase Sets Jersey City Record
SIX BLOOD MOBILES FROM SIX BLOOD CENTERS DESCEND ON METLIFE STADIUM FOR THE “BLOOD DRIVE TAILGATEâ€
Area residents asked to donate blood
NY/NJ SUPER BOWL HOST COMMITTEE AND NEW JERSEY WORKPLACE BLOOD DONOR COALITION HOST SUPER COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE
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Tuesday, October 1          11:00 AM – 3:45 PM
 NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee and New Jersey Workplace Blood Donor Coalition will host a mega Super Community “Blood Drive Tailgateâ€Â on Tuesday, October 1, from 11:00 AM to 3:45 PM at MetLife Stadium, in parking lot E.
Everyone who volunteers to donate blood at the event will be entered into the Super Community Blood Drive sweepstakes to win a pair of tickets to Super Bowl XLVIII on February 2, 2014 at MetLife Stadium.
Those who volunteer also will be able to tour the NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee’s “Huddle Shuttle,†the first mobile tour associated with a Super Bowl. It includes the Vince Lombardi Trophy and displays an array of football memorabilia. Continue reading SIX BLOOD MOBILES FROM SIX BLOOD CENTERS DESCEND ON METLIFE STADIUM FOR THE “BLOOD DRIVE TAILGATEâ€
IN THE CLUBS- Hoboken’s ROOM 84
BY MARTIN RAMONE DELOSSANTOS
Room 84 is aptly named because the address is 84 Washington Street in Hoboken. It is an intimate club; not a very large space. There is enough room to accommodate private areas called V.I.P. sections for a more private setting with friends. These spaces are sectioned off by sheer curtain panels letting you enjoy your party, but still being part of the overall scene with a dance floor.
The dominant color is white with colorful lighting dimmed enough to make you feel intimate. The bar is long so everyone can get to it and order drinks if bottle service isn’t required. If you do order bottle service it is quite an experience because you do feel like a V.I.P. with lots of attentive service from the staff. The bottle service is very affordable compared with other clubs in town. For $250 the Friday package special you get 3 bottles of top shelf liquor, and a carafe of juices and sodas. On Saturday, the 3-bottle special is $300.
Hoboken Arts and Music Festival 2013
Photos by Steve A Mack
Yesterday was another beautiful day for festivals in Hudson County and our photographer Steve Mack  headed to the 19th Hoboken Arts and  Music  Festival where thousands showed up to enjoy a day of artists,  crafts, local merchants, great food and terrific music, featuring: The Feelies, Speed the Plough,  Davey and the Train Wreck, The NERDS, The Carolina Jug Stoppers and many other acts.
Jersey City Prepares for Launch of Affordable Care Act Marketplace; 10 Certified Application Counselors on
Staff & Mobile Navigator Program to Assist Residents
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today that the City of Jersey City Department of Health
and Human Services has developed an aggressive plan to ensure residents have access to health insurance
through the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, which is scheduled to open on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013.
Outreach includes a Mobile Navigator Program that is funded through a $400,000 federal grant.
“Nearly 20 percent of the Jersey City population, approximately 55,000 residents, currently do not have health
insurance,†said Mayor Fulop. “With the launch of the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, we want these
residents to know what their options are and how to apply. That is why the Health Department has developed a
robust and proactive plan to assist residents in answering their questions and in applying online.â€
The City of Jersey City and Public Health Solutions have partnered on a federally-funded mobile Navigator
Program through a $400,000 grant that will hire four bilingual counselors to visit businesses, community groups,
and local non-profits to enroll residents for health coverage in Essex and Hudson County. Only six federal grants
were allocated in New Jersey, and Jersey City is the only municipality with a bilingual, mobile model. Continue reading Jersey City Prepares for Launch of Affordable Care Act Marketplace; 10 Certified Application Counselors on
