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 connected?Jersey City Offers Free Concerts and Dance this Summer
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, Municipal Council, and the Division of Cultural Affairs host the annual Summerfest Concert Series, the annual Jazz for Lunch Music Series, Free Concerts at the MLK Hub, and the Summer Dance Fest Series during the months of July through August.
“From enjoying the pier’s scenic backdrop, to Liberty State Park’s view of the Manhattan skyline, to the MLK evening celebration, mixed with the finest local musicians, this will be an exciting time to be in Jersey City,†said Mayor Healy. “Residents and visitors don’t have to spend a lot of money on vacations and travel far for a fun-filled summer. Staying local and taking advantage of everything that is right in our backyard, is the way to go.†Continue reading Jersey City Offers Free Concerts and Dance this Summer
Father and Son Capture Real-Life River Monsters-Christian and Bruce Dillin
By Evelyn Bonilla
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Spending time with your father can lead to a lot of things such as man talk, getting together for a sports event or maybe just creating special times, but for the son of Bruce Dillin, owner of Dillin Tires of Bayonne, it can only mean one thing: it’s time for adventure.  In a scene that looked like an episode from Jeremy Wade’s cable TV show “River Monsters†Dillin and his son Christian captured their own real-life “river monstersâ€. On an excursion twenty miles southeast of Palestine, Texas, on a stretch of the Trinity River; father and son set out on an adventure that would bring about amazing results. Continue reading Father and Son Capture Real-Life River Monsters-Christian and Bruce Dillin
City of Jersey City and Jersey City Police Department Unveil Results of Operation Summer Shield II
SUMMER SHIELD II, Part II JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the Jersey City Police Department unveiled today the results of Operation Summer Shield II Part II which led to the arrest of 26 individuals. The operation targeted open-air drug markets and felons that police officials believe would create their own crime wave during the hot summer months. “This is a great day for the citizens of Jersey City, the Jersey City Police Department and its partners in Operation Summer Shield II, Part II, who were able to continue where they left off from earlier in the spring,†said Mayor Healy.
1900s Yacht Clubs -Hudson Then . . . Again
by Maureen Wlodarczyk
The draw of our state’s coastal waters as a venue for family outings, water sports or the opportunity to step aboard and spend a day fishing or lounging on deck has been a long-standing constant of life in New Jersey, north and south. Hudson County, for instance, was home to many yacht clubs in the 19th century, some of those organized just before and after the Civil War.
Amelia’s Bistro, Welcoming and Wow!
 Hip and Cozy Eatery Warms Up Paulus Hook Neighborhood
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By Sally Deering
Nestled in the historic Paulus Hook section of downtown Jersey City, Amelia’s Bistro on Warren Street is a warm, welcoming and beautiful restaurant with a lovely menu. As soon as you enter the corner bistro, the vibe is welcoming and the attentive staff greets you at the door with a smile. Designed with an artful eye, the restaurant is reminiscent of the bistros in Paris with its muted gold walls, dark wood accents, white tablecloths and stained glass low-hanging lamps dimly lit over the bar and throughout the dining room. Continue reading Amelia’s Bistro, Welcoming and Wow!
Summer Day Camp Registration by the Recreation Division of Bayonne Being Held June 25th, 26th and 27th
Mayor Mark A. Smith has announced that the Recreation Division will hold registration for its summer day camps on Monday, June 25th, Tuesday, June 26th, and Wednesday, June 27th, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  Sign-ups for the downtown camp will be held at Mary J. Donohoe School on East 5th Street. Registration for the uptown camp will be at Horace Mann School on West 38th Street. For the midtown camp, registration will take place at DiDomenico-16th Street Park, on the first floor of the Recreation office, located behind the handball courts. Continue reading Summer Day Camp Registration by the Recreation Division of Bayonne Being Held June 25th, 26th and 27th
Jersey City Resident Kathy Oduro Kwarten Honored as Employee of the Quarter
(Paramus, NJ) Kathy Oduro Kwarten of Jersey City has been named the Employee of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2012 at Bergen Regional Medical Center.
 Kathy, a Senior Patient Access Representative, has been described by her supervisor as being an, “extremely loyal, dedicated and compassionate employee. Kathy goes over and above her job responsibilities to assist where needed. She is well liked and respected by her peers as well as her fellow team members. When staffing issues arise, Kathy is one of the first employees to offer her services and time. She always puts the needs of our patients above her own needs.†Continue reading Jersey City Resident Kathy Oduro Kwarten Honored as Employee of the Quarter
Missing Swimmer’s Body Found in Seaside Park was Bayonne Resident Bestavros Faris
The body of Bestavros Faris of Bayonne age 18 and a 2012 Graduate of Bayonne High School was found by the a New Jersey State Marine Police boat a day after he went missing off Seaside Park.
Faris’s body was discovered just off the O Street beach where he disappeared. The State Police used sonar equipment to locate the body. It took them less than 45 minutes from the time they arrived.
Mayor Mark Smith expressed his condolences to the youth’s family. “It’s tragic to hear of a young life ending under such circumstances,†said Smith. “This young man’s life was just about to begin and it’s heartbreaking to hear this news. Continue reading Missing Swimmer’s Body Found in Seaside Park was Bayonne Resident Bestavros Faris
