Education

Hudson County Community College Celebrates Kick-Off of Second Phase of Construction of New Learning Resource Center & Academic Building

JERSEY CITY, N.J. / October 26, 2012 — On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) hosted a ceremony marking the beginning of the second phase of construction of its new Learning Resource Center & Academic Building Ground was broken for the new Learning Resources Center & Academic Building in November of 2011, and since then the site has been excavated and the foundation constructed.

 Pictured from left are HCCC Trustee Joanne Kosakowski; HCCC Board of Trustees Chair William J. Netchert, Esq.; HCCC Trustee Alfred Zampella; HCCC Trustee James Fife; Jersey City Councilwoman Michele Massey; HCCC Trustee Karen Fahrenholz; HCCC President Dr. Glen Gabert; Hudson County Clerk Barbara Netchert; Hudson County Freeholder Anthony Romano, and State Assemblyman Sean Connors (33rd Legislative District).

 

 

 

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Halloween Pet Parade in Newport, Jersey City

Saturday, October 27, 2012 12 p.m.

The Rivermarket Oval in Newport 100 River Drive Jersey City, NJ 07310

 Canis Minor, a premier dog and cat boutique, invites pet owners and pet lovers alike to kick off Halloween in Jersey City’s Newport with the area’s 7th annual Pet Parade. Dress your furry best friend in the most creative costume you can dream up and get your camera ready for one of the can’t miss events of the season.

There will be treats for both humans and pets to enjoy and a costume parade through Newport that’s wilder than the animal kingdom itself. Best-in-show and runner-up costumes will be selected and honored with exciting prizes.

The pet parade is open to all and FREE to enter or attend. In addition, 10% of sales that day at Canis Minor will be donated to Jersey City’s Liberty Humane Society.

If it ends up raining cats and dogs, plan to come on Sunday, Oct. 28. instead.

 

For directions to Newport, visit www.NewportNJ.com.

 

 

 

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BAYONNE TRAFFIC ADVISORY: TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSING DURING PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION

The 5th Street Connector between Route 440 and Ingham Avenue in Bayonne is expected to be closed to traffic until approximately the last week of November 2012. Road closure will be in effect between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Signs will be posted announcing the route of the detour to Avenue A. Any changes in the particulars of the road closing will be announced. Accommodations will be made for any required access to properties within the work zone. The U-turn at Route 440 and 5th Street will remain open. The road closing is due to the construction of the Spectra natural gas pipeline. Henkels and McCoy, a building contractor, is carrying out the work. The company regrets any inconvenience that the work may cause. For more information, please contact Johnnie Fernandes of Henkels and McCoy at 973-583-8539, or the New Jersey-New York Spectra Pipeline Office at 888-568-7269.

 
Health Views

Free Chemical Detoxification of Your Home Workshop Thursday, October 25th

Felecia Bell Schafer, a native of Bayonne and owner of Walk i Heath, a holistic nutrition and health restoration practice, will be hosting a free heath workshop open to the public on Thursday, October 25th at 7 p.m. at 734 Broadway (at 33rd Street.)

The topic of discussion will be the chemical detoxification of your home and learning what you can do to clean up your home environment. A brief question and answer session will follow Schafer’s talk. Continue reading Free Chemical Detoxification of Your Home Workshop Thursday, October 25th →

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Mayor Smith, Senator Menendez, and Congressman Sires Join Other Officials for Fire Station Ground-Breaking Ceremony

Bayonne Mayor Mark A. Smith joined U.S. Senator Robert Menendez, Congressman Albio Sires, and other officials at a ground-breaking ceremony today for a new fire station on Bayonne’s East Side. The new firehouse is being constructed with $3.56 million in funding from President Barack Obama’s economic recovery legislation. The building will rise near Route 440 on the western edge of the Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, the former Military Ocean Terminal.

Mayor Smith said the fire station project is “a win for our citizens and our firefighters.” Smith also cited the economic benefits of the construction jobs created for unionized building trades workers at the site. Smith described the future fire station as “state-of-the-art,” and said it would offer the Bayonne Fire Department the best in training, equipment, and fire apparatus. The Bayonne mayor thanked Senator Menendez, Senator Frank Lautenberg, and Congressman Sires for providing the leadership needed to get the funding required for construction. Continue reading Mayor Smith, Senator Menendez, and Congressman Sires Join Other Officials for Fire Station Ground-Breaking Ceremony →

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Marist High School Announces Information Night

On Tuesday, October 23rd at 7:00pm SHARP, Marist High School invites parents and students in 7th and 8th grade to attend its Information Night. Marist’s Information Night provides a unique look into this outstanding Catholic college preparatory high school located in Bayonne, NJ.

The Information Night will give prospective students and their parents an inside look into the Marist High School family.  Marist High School is devoted to the development of the “whole” student. Whether it’s athletics, videography, graphic design, campus ministry, or any of the over 40 other teams, clubs or activities Marist offers, there’s something to capture every student’s interests. Continue reading Marist High School Announces Information Night →

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Mayor Healy to Kick-­Off Jersey City’s 22nd Annual Artists Studio Tour

JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy will kick-off the 2012 Jersey City Artists Studio Tour at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12, 2012 at the TenMarc Building, located on 430 Communipaw Avenue. A free shuttle from Grove Street will be available every 15 minutes, starting from 5:15 p.m. – 8:15 p.m., with return service available until closing.

The 2012 Jersey City Artists Studio Tour will take place this weekend, Saturday, October 13th and Sunday, October 14th from Noon – 6:00 p.m. This FREE self-guided art tour will feature galleries, artist studios and ad hoc exhibition sites citywide. Continue reading Mayor Healy to Kick-­Off Jersey City’s 22nd Annual Artists Studio Tour →

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Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society Presents Dr.Leonard Vernon Author of New Book on Former Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague

Saturday, October 13th  11am

You are invited to join the Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society to learn more about the former Jersey City Mayor as they present a talk by Dr. Leonard Vernon, the author of a new book on Frank Hague, “The Life and Times of Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague” on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Secaucus Public Library at 11 am.

 

In his talk and his book Dr. Vernon reflects on the complex nature of the Frank Hague political machine, which could rule the city with an iron, and sometimes merciless hand, and at the same time deliver city services far beyond those of other similar cities. Continue reading Hudson County Genealogical & Historical Society Presents Dr.Leonard Vernon Author of New Book on Former Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague →

Festivals in Hudson County

Opening Night of the 2nd Annual Golden Door International Film Festival

Gathered in the beautiful and historic setting of the Loew’s Theater in Jersey  City, Actors, Writers, Directors, Politicians, family and friends gathered for the opening of the 2nd Annual GDIF.

Our photographer Steveamack.com was on hand to catch all the action in photos.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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