City of Bayonne -Free Parking in Lots in December for Non-Commercial Vehicles

           Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that there will be free parking for the entire month of December in all Bayonne Parking Utility lots for non-commercial vehicles.  The program will be in effect through Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Parking charges in the lots will resume for non-commercial vehicles on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. The Mayor said, “The free parking program will encourage people to visit Bayonne and do their holiday shopping in local stores.”  Smith thanked the Bayonne Parking Utility for supporting the annual free parking policy again this year.  He said, “I would like to commend the Parking Utility for offering free parking again to non-commercial vehicles in the lots during the 2012 holiday season.” Smith continued, “I would like to encourage everyone who lives or works in Bayonne to spread the word about this holiday season parking lot program.” Continue reading City of Bayonne -Free Parking in Lots in December for Non-Commercial Vehicles

Jersey City’s Mayor Healy Announces Registration Extension for 16th Annual Toy Drive

–Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy  announced today that the Mayor’s Action Bureau will be extending the deadline to register for the  Mayor’ Annual Toy Drive. Continue reading Jersey City’s Mayor Healy Announces Registration Extension for 16th Annual Toy Drive

Great Gadget Gifts for Life on the Go

Radio Shack, Gadgets to go, consumer gifts(Family Features) Technology is always high on holiday gift lists, and this year is no different. Recent trends in mobile phones, an ever-growing range of tablet and e-reader price points and styles, and fashionable accessories mean you have more great options than ever. 

 ·       Thanks to some of the hottest handsets coming to no-contract plans, smartphones are truly giftable for the first time. Get the ultimate in flexibility with no long-term commitment from providers like RadioShack No-Contract Wireless, Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. Time to upgrade or on an existing contract? Consider a gift card, or look for the best deals at a retailer that offers top contract carriers. Continue reading Great Gadget Gifts for Life on the Go

NY JETS PLAYER, AGRICULTURE SECRETARY TO ANNOUNCE 2012 BEST SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN NEW JERSEY

(TRENTON) – New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher and New York Jets Offensive Tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson will visit West New York Public School #4 on Tuesday, November 27 to honor the school as this year’s Eat Right, Move More program grand prize winner. Continue reading NY JETS PLAYER, AGRICULTURE SECRETARY TO ANNOUNCE 2012 BEST SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS IN NEW JERSEY

Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection to Celebrate Four Union City Women Artists at Nov. 30 Reception

JERSEY CITY, N.J. / November 19, 2012 — The Hudson County Community College Foundation (HCCC) Art Collection will host a celebration marking the opening of a permanent art exhibit, “Artwork of the Nuns at the Blue Chapel in Union City, 1930s-1990s,” at the HCCC North Hudson Higher Education Center (NHHEC) on Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. The reception will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 .p.m. on the seventh floor of the Union City facility located at 4800 Kennedy Blvd. Continue reading Hudson County Community College Foundation Art Collection to Celebrate Four Union City Women Artists at Nov. 30 Reception

Hoboken Artists Studio Tour November 17th and 18th, 2012

Hoboken Art Studio Tour map and guide for 2012 Mayor Dawn Zimmer, the City of Hoboken, & The Monroe Center for the Arts proudly present The 32nd Annual Hoboken Artists Studio Tour Sat. & Sun. Nov. 17th – 18th • noon to 6pm Free Self-Guided Walking Tour of Artists Studios & Galleries Featuring work by over 100 local artists Tour guide list & map is available on the City of Hoboken website: www.hobokennj.org/docs/cultural/Hoboken-Art-Tour-Guide-2012.pdf Continue reading Hoboken Artists Studio Tour November 17th and 18th, 2012

Jersey City Fashion Weeh Has Huge Success & Give’s Back to the Community

(JERSEY CITY, N.J. – November 15, 2012)—The Jersey City Fashion Week was a complete success it was the first of many more to come. The community came together to support each other and this gala of daily events during the Jersey City Fashion Week. Our supporting Mayor Jerramiah Healy helped to kick off the week on September 21 at Micheal Anthony’s and enjoyed the biggest fashion event during the week, the Emerging Designer’s show on September 28 at Liberty State Park where there were over 200 plus attendees. The guest really enjoyed ‘The Emerging Designers’ runway show and there is still talk about how brilliant the children were at the children’s fashion show which took place on September 24 at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Hudson County. This event made it possible to raise money for four worthy Jersey City charities: Continue reading Jersey City Fashion Weeh Has Huge Success & Give’s Back to the Community

Bookmobile to be In Front of Main Jersey City Library for 1 Hour

While Closed due to Storm Repairs

 

JERSEY CITY, N.J.   November 14, 2012 – Hurricane Sandy left her mark on the Main Library in Jersey City in the most lingering way: Receding waters in the basement left destruction in its wake amidst typical developing problems such as mold. Hence, the need for $1.4 million in repairs, according to Helena Ruman Associates, the architectural firm for the Jersey City Free Public Library. Continue reading Bookmobile to be In Front of Main Jersey City Library for 1 Hour

POWER OUTAGE IN BAYONNE WEDNESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 14th, 2012

Power Outages – Nov. 14th. 10:00 PM
Release Date: 11/14/2012
The City of Bayonne is aware that there may be several outages this evening. We have contacted PSE&G to address the issue. Please do not contact 911 unless it is a life-threatening emergency. We will update this page as more information becomes available.
Update 10:42 PM: PSE&G appears to have addressed the power issue to the affected areas.
Further outages should be called in to PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734

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