ART: Clair Arthur • Lynda D’Amico Aura Highsmith• Jim Legge |
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A JC Friday Event June 1st, Opening 6–9 @ PORTFOLIO 498 Jersey Avenue (bet. Wayne & Mercer) Jersey City |
Laico’s Restaurant Jersey City Announces New Website
If you know anything about dining in Hudson County then you know about Laico’s Restaurant, since 1972 Laico’s has been Jersey City’s  “Place to go for delicious Italian cuisine.” If you visit once you’ll be back again and again.
Check out their website http://www.laicosjc.com/
AUTHOR JON D’AMORE HONORED IN UNION CITY AT BOOK SIGNING ON THURSDAY MAY 24TH , 2012
Photos by Steveamack.com
New Jersey State Senator & Union City Mayor Brian P. Stack and and Commissioner Lucio Fernandez honor author Jon D’Amore at special readingof his book “The Boss Always Sits in the Back†at Willian V. Musto Cultural Center in Union City.
Jon D’Amore was honored as a former Hudson County resident who went on to Author a book that will be read by many people across the country and in the world.
- Seated Author and former Hudson County resident Jon D’Amore signs copies of his book “The Boss Alway’s Sits in the Back” for Union City Police commissioner, Lucio P. Fernandez; Mayor Brian Stack; & Police Chief, Brian Barrett in Union City on May 24th, 2012
Jon D’Amore is a New Jersey native who grewup ‘connected’ to the Mob. Though not directly involved himself, Jon’s father and cousin/ godfather Jerry were affiliated with the Mob. On his 22nd birthday, Jerry invited Jon to Las Vegas to be a part of the biggest scam to ever hit the city. Over the course of two years they funneled millions of dollars out of Las Vegas casinos and into the New Jersey Mob. Upon its exposure, this scam changed gambling legislation across the United States.
Later, when the Mob ‘boss’ was facing a 40-year federal prison sentence, Jon was able to use his musical knowledge of audio recording equipment to prove that the prosecution had tampered with evidence. This led to the acquittal and removal of all charges for ‘the boss’, leaving Jon a hero to the inner circle.
In“The Boss Always Sits in the Back,â€Jon gives a true account of events that he personally witnessed. His multi-dimensional take on the Mob and exploration of family relationships give this book wide appeal and lasting relevancy. Jon does not shy away from giving details of a rather perilous occupation. However, he simultaneously breathes life into a group of people that have been stereotyped and speculated on for decades.
 
Can You Guess Who Else Has s A Jersey City Public Library Card?
See who else carry’s a Jersey City Library Card…
Elected & Public Officials, plus Celebrities Holding Jersey City Library Cards
 A special project of Library Director Priscilla Gardner Jersey City Free Public Library
 In ascending date order:
02/28/04Â Â Â Â Â Jersey City Mayor Glenn D. Cunningham
11/10/05Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy
11/29/05Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Former US President Bill Clinton
11/29/05Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â NJ Governor Jon S. Corzine
11/29/05Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â NJ State Senator Bernard Kenny (33rd LD)
01/09/08         President Barack Obama
01/09/08Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Newark (NJ) Mayor Cory Booker
02/13/09Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â NJ State Senator Sandra B. Cunningham (31st LD)
11/09/09Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Wendy Williams, TV & radio personality, NJ native
09/22/10Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Miss NJ 2010, Ashleigh Udalovas
11/19/10         Rosie O’Donnell, comedienne, actress & TV talk show host
02/29/12Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Tuskegee Airman Lt. Calvin J. Spann
05/22/12         Bern Nadette Stanis, actress, ‘Thelma’ from TV show, G
‘Thelma’ of TV’s “Good Times†Proudly Supports The Jersey City Library
- Bern Nadette Stanis who played Thelma on Good Times proudly holds a Jersey City Library Card
JERSEY CITY, N.J.  May 23, 2012 – Bern Nadette Stanis – the character Thelma on TV’s comedy program, Good Times – thought she was in Jersey City on May 22nd just for signings of her two books, Situations 101: Relationships, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and Situations 101: Finances, The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, at the MacDonald’s on Martin Luther King Drive.
           But that wasn’t the only reason…
           When Library Director Priscilla Gardner found out that Ms. Stanis would be appearing that evening, she made sure to be there with a Jersey City library card in tow. Continue reading ‘Thelma’ of TV’s “Good Times†Proudly Supports The Jersey City Library
GIRLS COLLEGE LITTLE LEAGUE JERSEY CITY Week of May 21st
SEAN CONNNERS OVER JACKIE ROBINSON 12-2. Jessica Massa pitched a complete game with 10 strikeouts. Hitting wise Sean Connors was lead by AJ Johnson 3 hits with 2 RBI’s, Mackenzie Nolan with 1 hit and 1 RBI and Alyissa Sanchez went 3-3 with 2 RBI’s.
BART LEADS CUNNINGHAM OVER DESOTO  Taylor Bart pitched a complete game and had 2 hits and 1 RBI lead Senator Cunningham over Desoto Esquire.Also starring for Team Cunningham was Surita Simpson who had 2 hits and a RBI. Mariah Morales had 1 hit,2 walks and 1 RBI. Sarah Beckner had 1 hit and 2 RBI’s. Continue reading GIRLS COLLEGE LITTLE LEAGUE JERSEY CITY Week of May 21st
Jersey City Police Athletic League To Host Cigar Social
Jersey City, NJj, May 24, 2012: The Jersey City Police Athletic League (JCPAL) will be hosting its first Cigar Social event on May 30, 2012 from 7pm -11pm at the Liberty House in Liberty State Park to raise money to support the educational and sports programs it offers to Jersey City youths.
The JCPAL offers over a dozen free educational and athletic programs for kids ages 5-19 such as Police Explorers, football, soccer, after school programs, summer programs, and Hudson County’s first ever rugby program.
The event will also be a viewing party for the JCPAL’s first PSA commercial shoot produced by NJCU Media Arts Department and directed by JCPAL Development Director Nathan Lugo-Montanez
Executive Director Frank Williams is happy to welcome new management and corporate partners that will bring new ideas and energy to help promote and advocate for the JCPAL and is excited for future events like the Murder Mystery Dinner scheduled for October 2012.
For more information on this or any of our upcoming events or programs, or to volunteer with the JCPAL please visit the website www.jcpal.org or call 201-434-3366.
Bayonne Municipal Pool to Open Memorial Day Weekend
 Mayor Mark A. Smith announced that the Mayor G. Thomas DiDomenico Municipal Pool at 16th Street will open for on Memorial Day weekend – Saturday, May 26, Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28, from 10:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. The pool will also be open on weekends in June (Saturdays and Sundays) from 10:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. until school gets out for the summer. When the school year is over, the pool will be open daily, weather permitting, through Labor Day, September 3. The Division of Recreation reserves the right to close the pool in the event of inclement weather and other emergencies.
Pete Amadeo, Recreation Supervisor, stated that the fees for this year will be: children under 12 years old – $1.00, over 13 years old – $2.00, and seniors -$1.00. The City offers seasonal passes for families of 4 (children under age 17) $200 and each additional child is $15; children 12 years and under $25; 13 years and older, $100; and seniors, $40. You must have a City of Bayonne ID in order to be admitted to the pool. Any Bayonne resident who does not possess a City of Bayonne ID will be charged $5. Any guest of a Bayonne resident will be charged $10. City of Bayonne resident ID cards can be obtained at the Bayonne Recreation Division at Room 13 in City Hall, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m., and on Wednesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The fee for a Bayonne resident ID is $5.00.
The pool is located on West 16th Street, west of Avenue A, on the upper level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park.
Last year, 17,615 people of all ages were admitted to the pool, not counting campers and other participants in group activities.
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Splash into Summer: Jersey City Opens Park Sprinklers & Pools for Memorial Day Weekend & the Season!
– Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, the Department of Recreation and the Department of Public Works/Division of Parks and Forestry, are pleased to announce that the City of Jersey City will open its two outdoor pools and turn on all park sprinklers for the enjoyment of residents this Memorial Day Weekend. Sprinklers and pools will continue to be open through Labor Day.
In addition, the indoor swimming pool at Pershing Field will also be open during the holiday weekend. Continue reading Splash into Summer: Jersey City Opens Park Sprinklers & Pools for Memorial Day Weekend & the Season!
52 GRADUATES, 60 COLLEGES AND OVER $6.1 MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
Jersey City, NJ – May 24, 2012 – Saint Anthony High School, a small, Catholic school in Jersey City with the powerhouse basketball team, led by legendary Coach Bob Hurley, is the school that also educates young men and women preparing them for a brighter future. But, what many people are less aware of is our record with our 18 consecutive years of 100% college acceptance and our impact on all of our students, boys and girls, athletes and scholars.
 The Saint Anthony High School Class of 2012 has achieved a level of notable success with nearly 200 acceptances to 60 colleges and universities and over $6.1 million dollars in academic and athletic scholarships awarded to more than 70% of these schools. Continue reading 52 GRADUATES, 60 COLLEGES AND OVER $6.1 MILLION DOLLARS IN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
