Education

Hudson County Community College Celebrates Dedication of New Library Building

Area elected officials to join faculty, staff and administrators attend ceremonies marking the official grand opening of the new, six-story building on the College’s Journal Square campus.

 

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Pictured from left to right: Shannon Gallagher (HCCC Foundation Board and former HCCC Board of Trustees Alumni Representative), Karen A. Fahrenholz (Secretary/Treasurer HCCC Board of Trustees), Harold G. Stahl, Jr. (HCCC Board of Trustees), Adrienne Sires (HCCC Board of Trustees), James A. Fife (Mayor, Town of Harrison and HCCC Board of Trustees, Trustee Emeritus), Senator Sandra Cunningham, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, Congressman Albio Sires, Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano, William J. Netchert, Esq. (HCCC Board of Trustees, Chair), Dr. Glen Gabert (HCCC President), and Joanne Kosakowski (HCCC Board of Trustees) at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Library Building Grand Opening on Monday, September 29, 2014.

On September 29th, 2014 Congressman Albio Sires, Hudson County Executive Thomas A. DeGise, and other elected officials and community leaders gathered with the Trustees, students, faculty, staff, and administration of Hudson County Community College (HCCC) for the official dedication of the College’s new Library Building.

The ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place inside the six-story, multifunctional structure, which is located at 71 Sip Avenue on the College’s Journal Square Campus in Jersey City. The 112,000 square-foot building is just steps away from the Journal Square PATH Transit Station.

 

Dr. Glen Gabert, President of HCCC, said the Library Building was designed to serve as a center of knowledge and learning, and to promote a sense of community and connectedness for students, faculty, staff, and all who live and work in Hudson County.

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Events, Fashion

Jersey City Fashion Week announces the designer that will be featured September 24-28.  

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Jersey City, September 2014: Jersey City Fashion Week (JCFW) announces the designer line up for the week:

9/24 Wednesday (Opening Night)

Rue 114 – Serwah Asante

LeVirage Fashion – Nadu Lawson

9/25 Thursday (VIP Night)

Vampire Life – Jim Jones

DLM – Darrell Reid (Former NFL Player and Give to Live Board Member)

Planet Zero Motor Sport – Kenya Smith

House of Sadia - Sadia Hussain

Helen Castillo (preview)

9/26 Friday (Children’s Show)

P.S. Aeropostle

Pinky Sez

Victoria Gibbs

Tyrone Chablis

Kendra Law Bella Bebe

Keystone Club Designers

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Events

21st Annual BATS Global Markets Newport Liberty Half Marathon Sunday, September 21, 2014

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Racers take their mark at 8:30 a.m. Registration opens at 6:45 a.m.

Newport Town Square
100 Town Square Place
Jersey City, NJ 07310

Jersey City’s popular half marathon championship marks its 21st year! Recreational and elite runners from around the country can compete for $3,000 in prize money on a USA Track & Field-certified course that interweaves with the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway from Newport to Liberty State Park.

The open-air race, sponsored this year by BATS Global Markets, has been called the most beautiful course in the Tri-State area with spectacular views of Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty and the Verrazano Bridge. Continue reading 21st Annual BATS Global Markets Newport Liberty Half Marathon Sunday, September 21, 2014 →

Cover Story, General

SUNDANCE EAST Jersey City, Union City to Host Fall Film Fests    J 

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Is Hudson becoming the new Sundance?  

By Sally Deering

 

Jersey City and Union City are getting ready to roll out the red carpets and sprinkle some stardust as they prepare for four upcoming film festivals this fall. Could Hudson become the new Sundance East?

On Tues, Sept. 16 at 7 pm, world famous designer Tommy Hilfiger kicked off the 4th annual Golden Door International Film Festival at the landmark Loew’s Jersey City Theater in Journal Square. The festival runs Thurs, Sept. 18 with a Gala evening of films through Sun, Sept. 21 with awards given to the best of the fest. Continue reading SUNDANCE EAST Jersey City, Union City to Host Fall Film Fests    J  →

Festivals in Hudson County, Movies

Golden Door International Film Festival Gala Kick Off Party Photos by Steve A. Mack

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©2014-steveamack.com - 05On Tuesday, September 16th the GDIFF launched its 2014 Kick -Off Party at the Loew’s Jersey City on Journal Square.

The night included Fashion guru Tommy Hilfiger, acclaimed actor Paul Sorvino and host of other film producers, actors, writers many who have submitted films to this years 2014 festival.

Actor and founder of the GDIFF Bill Sorvino hosted the event introducing Hilfiger.

Our photographer Steve A Mack took all the photos in this post.

Events, Festivals in Hudson County

With a New Location Washington Park LIVE! Takes Over Jersey City’s Palisade Avenue.

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Union City/Jersey City, NJ – On Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 10 am to 6 pm Washington Park Association of Hudson County, Inc. (WPA) unleashes an amazing lineup of entertainers, visual artists and more at the fifth annual Washington Park LIVE! Arts & Music Festival.

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Events, feasts and festivals, Out Door Events

4th annual ALL ABOUT DOWNTOWN Jersey City Street Fair Kicks Off Sept 20th- Let the Fun Begin 

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 JC FESTIVAL SEPT 20The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) will turn Newark Avenue & Grove Street Plaza into a lively festival of all that’s great about Historic Downtown Jersey City when ALL ABOUT DOWNTOWN brings local retailers, restaurateurs, artists and entrepreneurs out into the streets for a day of food, food and pizzazz.

.On Sat, Sept. 20, from 11 am to 6 pm, Grove Street Plaza & Newark Avenue will be bustling with 125 local vendors; over 15 food and fashion trucks; live music performances; fun activities for kids, cool trinkets from local retailers, and art from area artists.  It’s a little bit of everything that makes Historic Downtown Jersey City a very exciting place to be these days. The event is hosted by HDSID led by executive director Rachel Sieg.

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Sports Limited

Elite Team Wright UWA is Victorious at Karate Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ

 

mr. wright again for sept 2014Recently, N.J. U.S. National Martial Arts Elite Team Wright outkicked, outshouted, and outpunched their formidable opponents to take numerous 1st places in the Black, Brown, Green and Novice Divisions. The Team was led by Head Trainer, Internationally Recognized Multi-Discipline Grand Master Austin Wright Sr. This Year was an International Karate Championship because competitors came from Holland, Canada, & Algeria to name a few countries. It was held at the Tropicana Casino & Resort in Atlantic City, N.J. Continue reading Elite Team Wright UWA is Victorious at Karate Nationals in Atlantic City, NJ →

Our Community

Bayonne’s “Feet to the Street” September 21st Event Aims to Keep Bayonne Clean

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By Ricardo Kaulessar

Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis’ performance as well as of his city council slate in the June 10 election were described by some political pundits as achieving a “clean sweep.”

On September 21, Davis and other city residents plan to do it for real.

Bayonne’s Feet To The Street Clean-up Event, sponsored by Davis and City Hall, will begin at City Hall Park (26th Street and Avenue C) at 9 am and will finish up at Gorman Field (1st Street and Humphrey Avenue) with a celebratory picnic with music and games. Continue reading Bayonne’s “Feet to the Street” September 21st Event Aims to Keep Bayonne Clean →

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