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BAYONNE REVISED MASK RULE AT BAYONNE CITY HALL

          In a memo to City of Bayonne department directors that was issued on February 14, Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that “City employees are no longer required to wear protective masks within municipal buildings or within City vehicles,” subject to various conditions and certain exceptions.

          The new City policy states “it is highly recommended that our employees wear masks when interacting with members of the general public and it is also highly recommended that social distancing practices continue to be observed.”  The policy also says, “Employees who have tested positive, have been directly exposed and/or who have traveled outside the state are subject to mask and other requirements” established in the new advisory.

          Some mask requirements are still in effect at certain municipal offices. The new policy states, “All visitors to the City Hall Health Clinic and the Office On Aging are still required to wear a protective mask when entering those offices.”      City employees are no longer required to do daily temperature checks or to sign certifications about their health at the beginning of each work shift. 

          Visitors entering City Hall are no longer required to wear masks to enter the building.  

          Isolation periods are still required for City employees who test positive for the Coronavirus.  City employees who travel domestically or internationally must advise the City Nurse of their status prior to their return to work, so that any required quarantine, isolation, or testing protocols can be confirmed or ruled out.  

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Hudson County Community College Initiates Student Poet Laureate Program Unique to Two- and Four-year Colleges

HCCC inaugural Student Poet Laureate, Natalie Akel.  

The HCCC Student Poet Laureate program, and its inaugural Student Poet Laureate, are featured in the College’s ‘Out of the Box’ podcast.  

February 24, 2022, Jersey City, NJ – Merriam-Webster defines “poet laureate” as a poet honored for outstanding creative achievement. The laureate title dates to ancient Greek and Roman times when the accomplishments of poets, athletes, and heroes were honored with a crown of greenery from the laurel tree, which was associated with Apollo and considered sacred.  

The tradition of poet laureate has continued over the centuries as countries, states, municipalities, arts organizations, and even universities confer the title on those who produce superior works. For example, Joy Harjo is the present United States Poet Laureate and the first Native American to hold that title. Amanda Gorman, who famously read her moving poem at the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris, is our nation’s very first Youth Poet Laureate. The position of Jersey City Poet Laureate was initiated by the Municipal Council in 2018 with Rashad Wright named the City’s inaugural Poet Laureate.  

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Mayor Fulop Announces First Round of Grants to Quadruple Critical Funds for Local Artists, Arts Organizations, and Educational Programming

Fulop Administration Furthers Commitment to Burgeoning Arts Community

Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins City Council members andthe Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund Committee to announce the opening of applications for the first allocation of critical funding generated by the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund. As the first municipality in New Jersey to establish an Arts and Culture Trust Fund, the distribution of $850,000 in grants – including $100,000 in Artist Fellowships distributed by the Jersey City Arts Council – provides meaningful support to help local artists and arts organizations throughout Jersey City grow and thrive.

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HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE ‘KIDS FAIR’

 Provides Family Fun and COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens

    Hudson County Community College “Kids Fair” is a fun-filled event that will include characters, entertainment, snacks, and most importantly, free COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens.

   Parents and guardians are asked to register in advance at https://hccc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57s16blY3KfEuFg.  

   Hudson County Community College in partnership with North Hudson Community Action Corporation.

Saturday, February 26, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  HCCC Student Center, 81 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ – right across the street from the Journal Square     PATH Transportation Center.

                                                                                       

About Hudson County Community College

Hudson County Community College serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers nearly 80 degree and certificate programs, including award-winning English as a Second Language, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Culinary Arts/Hospitality Management, Nursing and Health Sciences, and Fine and Performing Arts. The HCCC Culinary/Hospitality Management program was ranked number six in the U.S. by Best Choice Schools. Over 94% of HCCC Nursing program graduates passed the NCLEX the first time out, placing the program’s graduates in the top tier of two- and four-year nursing programs nationwide. In 2017, the Equality of Opportunity Project ranked HCCC in the top 5% of 2,200 U.S. higher education institutions for social and economic mobility.

HCCC has partnerships with every major four-year college and university in the greater New Jersey-New York area and beyond, accommodating seamless transfer of credits for further undergraduate and graduate education.

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HUDSON RESTAURANT WEEK RETURNS CHECK OUT THE LIST OF PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS

Restaurant Week returns February 28-March 11. And here is the list of participating restaurants for this winter. You can check restaurant details for days of participation and hours. And we recommend making a reservation with the restaurant.

RestaurantCityLunchDinner
Amelia’s BistroJersey City$20 M T W Th F$35 M T W Th F
Bayonne Patio Bar & GrilleBayonneN/A$46 T W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)
BelobarHobokenN/A$34 M T W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)
Bistro La SourceJersey City$20 M T W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)$40 M T W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)
La Branche BistroBayonne$20 T W Th F$40 T W Th F
Brass RailHobokenN/A$45 M T W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)
Buon AppetitoBayonne$20 W Th F Sa(3/5)$38 W Th F Sa(3/5)
Casa LupitaBayonne$12 M T W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)M T W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)
Court StreetHobokenN/A$40 M T W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)
The DaVinci RoomBayonneN/A$30 T W Th F Sa(3/5)
Elysian CafeHoboken$28 M T W Th F$45 M T W Th F
Fat Taco Tequila BarHobokenN/A$25 W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)
Fire & OakJersey CityN/A$49 M T W Th
HalifaxHoboken$25 M T W Th F$38 M T W Th
HAVEN Riverfront RestaurantEdgewaterN/A$54 M T W Th F Su(3/6)
Leo’s GrandevousHobokenN/A$40 M T W Th F
Liberty HouseJersey City$38 Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)$38 Th F
The MadisonHoboken$20 M T W Th F$40 M T W Th
Marcus at NoHu RooftopWeehawkenN/A$55 M T W Th
Satis BistroJersey CityN/A$ M T W Th
South HouseJersey CityN/A$40 M T W Th
Stewed CowHobokenN/A$38 M T W Th
Sushi LoungeHobokenN/A$40 M T W Th F Sa(3/5) Su(3/6)
Union HallHobokenN/A$40 M T W Th F Su(3/6)
Wicked Wolf TavernHoboken$20 M T W Th F$30 M T W Th F
The Yacht ClubEdgewater$25 W Th F$38 W Th F

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Jersey City Thester Center Continues Voices International Theatre Festival with “Lockdown”

JCTC presents an online staged reading from South African playwright Warren Neb

Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) announces a live-streamed staged reading of “Lockdown” from South African playwright Warren Nebe on Saturday, February 12, at 12:00 p.m. E.T. The play, directed by Jacquelyn de Villiers, continues JCTC’s Voices International Theatre Festival.  “Lockdown” explores the impact of violence on children, their innate relationship to the natural world’s healing powers, and how children’s voices matter. Using layers of South African theatricality and cyclical storytelling, Nebe weaves powerful messages of loss and grief, prejudice and violence, and fear and love.   “Voices International Theatre Festival connects local and global audiences through shared human experiences. Warren’s play is an incredible example of healing through the power of our imagination, stories, and theatre. Navigating trauma and finding faith are universal concepts that resonate with audiences and artists – now more than ever.” The origins of “Lockdown” emerged in the Unga Klara and Drama for Life Writing for Children’s Theatre Workshop that included mentorship for writers. In addition, prominent Swedish playwright, screenwriter, and theater dramaturg Erik Uddenberg mentored Nebe. The Embassy of Sweden (South Africa) and Arts Research Africa, University of the Witwatersrand supported the project. Cast and Crew Playwright: Warren Nebe Director: Jacquelyn de Villiers Stage Direction: Gys de Villiers Cast: Margie Pankhurst as Auntie Maddie (South Africa), Leila Henriques as Mom (South Africa), Tefo Omhile Paya as Taio (Botswana), and Zane Gillion as Anbu (USA). Following “Lockdown,” JCTC will present Deborah Vieyra’s play “The Bluebottles” on Saturday, March 12, and Palesa Mazamisa’s “Lazy Boy” on Saturday, May 14. Both live-streamed performances begin at 12:00 p.m. E.T.  Tickets ($10) are available for purchase at www.jctcenter.org. Accessibility accommodations for all events include closed captioning. In addition, a transcript can be made available in accessible large print or Braille, and sign language interpretation is also available upon request. About Jersey City Theater Center  Founded in 2006, Jersey City Theater Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organization committed to inspiring conversations about important issues of our times through the arts.

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Hudson County Community College Establishes ‘Hudson Scholars,’ an Innovative, Developed-to-Scale Student Success Program

Latisha Straker is an HCCC student who is benefiting from the “Hudson Scholars” program.
From left to right: Hudson County Community College’s Gabert Library, North Hudson Campus, STEM Building, and Culinary Arts Institute/Conference Center. 

Using nationally acclaimed program models, ‘Hudson Scholars’
helps increase student retention and completion, scales up services for four times the number
of students enrolled in Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program.

February 7, 2022, Jersey City, NJ â€“ Hudson County Community College (HCCC) President Dr. Christopher Reber and his colleagues seem to subscribe to the thinking of Robert F. Kennedy and George Bernard Shaw: “Some see things as they are and ask, ‘Why?’ I dream things that never were and ask, ‘Why not?’”

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Mayor Fulop Solicits Community Partners for $500k Anti-Violence Program

27TH Annual JCAST

Mayor Fulop and Jersey City Together Target Underlying Contributors of Long-term Community Violence Exacerbated by the Pandemic

Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins Jersey City’s Division of Community Development (DCD) to announcethe launch of a new grant-funded Violence Prevention Program designed to acknowledge, target, and respond to the uptick in violence resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The RFP was designed in conjunction with Jersey City Together.

Jersey City has dedicated $500,000 in the first tranche towards the Violence Prevent Program Request for Proposal (RFP). Eligible organizations can apply for funding to launch this program focusing on helping the City’s youth, adults, and seniors within low- and moderate-income areas as defined by HUD. The RFP is open through February 18, 2022.

“We are committed to driving down crime and violence in our area, and this community-based Violence Prevention Program will leverage our local resources to address the underlying conditions that result in long-term violence,” said Mayor Fulop. “With this program, we want to ensure safer, healthier, and equitable communities by providing at-risk residents with the tools to heal from traumatic experiences, while also providing the support and skills to achieve their short- and long-term life goals.” 

The comprehensive Violence Prevention Program will address structural inequities and invest necessary resources. The new initiative will complement programs implemented in the last year, such as Mental Health First Aid efforts, as part of a comprehensive approach to address domestic violence issues, homeless outreach, violence prevention, and mental health support – all of which have seen stark increases since the onset of COVID-19.

“Jersey City Together fully supports allocating and investing in proven violence prevention strategies for our City. Community-based violence reduction models like these use outreach, connecting individuals to social services and other supports to respond to the problems we face, as a proactive approach to prevent violence from occurring,” said Bill Lillis, a member of Jersey City Together’s strategy team.

The program is shaped by community-based prevention frameworks utilizing intervention methods that are proven effective, including:

·         Community mobilization efforts

·         Youth outreach

·         Public education

·         Leadership involvement

·         Mentorships

·         Trained credible messengers

·         Social services navigation/support

·         Life management action plans

“The program will serve at-risk individuals who experience violence within their community while centering the needs of constituents. This directly aligns with our mission ‘to strengthen Jersey City through fostering strong partnerships and responsibly investing our funding resources in the community,’” said Community Development Division Director Deja Anderson.

The deadline for submitting proposals is Friday, February 18, 2022, at 11:59 pm.  Applicants should be proficient in languages found within Jersey City. The Request for Proposal application can be accessed through the Jersey City website here.

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Ashe-Nadrowski Announces $15 Minimum Wage Proposal for Bayonne Municipal Employees


Move supported by Bayonne Second Ward Councilman Sal Gullace

(BAYONNE) 一 Following up on her previous calls for action, current Council President and mayoral candidate Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski announced her support for an immediate minimum wage increase for Bayonne municipal employees to $15 per hour.
“A $15 minimum wage for Bayonne City employees is a step in the right direction not only for our employees, but for our local economy,” said Council President and Mayoral Candidate Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski. “City employees don’t just work in Bayonne, they live here, spend their money here and raise their families here. An investment in them is an investment in the success of our whole community.”

The Statewide minimum wage in New Jersey is currently $13 per hour for most private and public sector employees. Studies show that reasonable increases to minimum hourly wages increase living standards, employee morale and consumer spending particularly at small businesses. A 2019 New Jersey state law has these employees on a track to reach a $15 minimum wage by 2024 – a timeline that does not match the needs of Bayonne, according to Ashe-Nadrowski.

“Two years is too long for our working families, and too long for our local business community,” said Council President and Mayoral Candidate Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski. “While my calls for this move were met with resistance by the City Administration in the past, I hope we can come together, assist those in need and set an example for what can be done by public employers across the state without a direct cost to taxpayers.”

Joining in support of Ashe-Nadrowski’s proposal is current Second Ward Councilman Sal Gullace. “Our City employees work hard and their morale is important,” Gullance stated. “They’re part of our team as a City and it’s time that they earn a living wage.”

Ashe-Nadrowski plans to introduce a Resolution raising the Bayonne City government minimum wage to $15 at the next Bayonne City Council Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, February 16, 2022

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