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Amelia’s Bistro, Welcoming and Wow!

  Hip and Cozy Eatery Warms Up Paulus Hook Neighborhood

 

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! →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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TOP TEN CELEBRITY HOMES FOR SALE by Top Ten Real Estate Deals

Joan Rivers Penthouse New York

For those of you who wonder how the Movers and Shakers live in other parts of the United States here is  a list from Top Ten Real Estate Deals.

TOP TEN CELEBRITY HOMES FOR SALE

Looking for local Real Estate deals visit our Real Estate pages in our Digital Issue on right side of this website

Your Money

Money Views-Defending Debt – Why It’s Good

When it comes to the best ways to use money, too many Americans operate under a key misconception, says investment adviser and financial planner Ike Ikokwu.

“Money is opportunity, and having a blind spot for maximizing investment can drastically reduce one’s future options,” says Ikokwu, author of Winning the Money Game: Separating the Myths from the Truth (www.winningthemoneygame.net).

That blind spot is debt, he says. Just as Americans have learned that are such things as good fats and good cholesterol, so too is there good debt for a prosperous financial future.

“The three most common ways people in this country get rich all involve using debt,” he says. “They use it to launch businesses, invest in real estate, or pay for advanced degrees in order to become high-income earners.”

Some myths born from the idea that all debt is bad include: Continue reading Money Views-Defending Debt – Why It’s Good →

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Bayonne Opens Cooling Centers, Adds Pool Hours to Counter Heat Wave

Mayor Mark A. Smith invited residents to use the three cooling centers that the City has opened. Bayonne’s three senior centers will also serve as cooling centers from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. from Wednesday, June 20, through Friday, June 22. They are located at 16 West 4th Street (near Broadway), 597 Broadway (near 27th Street), and 329 Avenue B (at 56th Street).

The DiDomenico Pool at 16th Street will be open extended hours from 10:30 a.m. through 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, through Friday, June 22, weather permitting.

At Lincoln Community School, the Skutnick Pool will be open from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, through Friday, June 22, for use as a cooling center and to provide relief from the heat.

During the heat wave, please be sure to take the necessary precautions to avoid heat exhaustion. If possible, avoid going outdoors during the heat of the day, drink plenty of fluids, and don’t overexert yourself. Please take the time to check in on elderly or disabled friends and relatives to make sure they are all right. If necessary, contact the Bayonne Police Department for assistance at 201-858-6900.

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During Current Heat Wave, Chill Out and Have a Blast at any of Jersey City’s Cooling Sites for Residents

 JERSEY CITY – Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy and the Jersey City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) announce sites throughout the city for residents to beat the heat tomorrow, June 20th and Thursday, June 21st when temperatures are expected to exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit (90 °F).

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BAYONNE -Emergency Blood Drive Scheduled for Monday, June 25

The Bayonne Fire and Police Departments are sponsoring an emergency blood drive on Monday, June 25, at the City Hall Fire House, 27th Street and Avenue C, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. All blood types are welcome. There is a serious need for O negative, O positive, A negative, and B negative blood.

Health officials asked prospective donors to bring signed or picture identification and to know their Social Security numbers. Anyone who is physically able is welcome to donate blood. In order to prevent donors from being weak after giving blood, drive organizers are asking donors to eat a meal beforehand. Health professionals will screen prospective donors before blood is drawn. There will be a free cholesterol check for all blood donors.

For more information, call the Blood Center of New Jersey at 1-800-NJ-BLOOD, Ext. 140.

 

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