HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS SELF-PUBLISHING MASTERCLASS THIS FALL
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| Self-publishing can prove to be both emotionally satisfying and financially lucrative. The art of bringing your ideas from conception to fruition often requires the guidance of an expert. At our four-hour workshop, you will receive the guidance needed to enter the self-publishing world. This Masterclass includes:Exploring the self-publishing landscapeDetermining a budgetIdentifying your target audience, and understanding how to reach themEstablishing and growing your social media presenceThe editing processThe lure of an impressive and unique coverThe graphic requirements of the bookYou: ‘The Brand’Selling and marketing your book |
 | Lilisa Williams is a National Coach, Speaker, Author, Trainer and is also a 9-time author and the host/creator of several radio and TV shows, including her most popular show, “All About Entrepreneurs Talk Show,” which can be heard on-demand 24 hours at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/empowermenttoday. |
| Days: WednesdaysDates: 9/8/21 – 9/15/21Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Instructor: Lilisa WilliamsPrice: $75Location: Online |
| This live class is going to be held online via the Webex or Zoom platform. Participants will receive an email with details on how to access the live course 24 to 48 hours before the start of class. |
Saints in the City in Concert, Bayonne Summer Sounds by the Bay
On Wednesday, August 18 Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that Saints in the City will play in Bayonne’s Summer Sounds By the Bay concert series.
On Wednesday, August18, at 7:00 p.m., weather permitting. The concert will take place at the amphitheater on the lower level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park, which is located between Avenue A and Newark Bay.
Saints in the City is a Bruce Springsteen tribute group. What could get more Jersey than this eight-piece band performing the best of Bruce Springsteen?
Bring your shorts and flip-flops and be ready to dance at 16th Street Park! On music days during the summer concert season, in the event of inclement weather, please call 201-471-7590, or visit
www.leaguelineup.com/bayonnerec, or view the City of Bayonne’s Facebook page to check on the status of that night’s performance. For more information about the concerts, please contact Pete Amadeo at 201-858-6129, or email BAYONNEREC@AOL.COM.
Fulop ADMINISTRATION Increases Minimum Wage for All Jersey City Employees, Calls on Local and Federal Leadership to Follow Suit
Mayor Fulop Increases Minimum Wage for All Jersey City Employees, Calls on Local and Federal Leadership to Follow Suit
Salary Boost Provides Relief to Families as COVID Crisis Continues
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins City Council members to announce the Jersey City minimum wage for all municipal employees will increase again from $15 to $17 per hour, effective August 23, 2021.
In 2016, Jersey City was the first municipality in New Jersey to raise its minimum wage to $15, which was eventually followed by other municipalities and ultimately the State. Already several dollars above the State ($12 per hour) and Federal ($11 per hour) minimum wage standards, the Fulop Administration will, once again, raise the salaries for hundreds of City employees.
“Prioritizing workers and families most impacted by the pandemic, we’re increasing the minimum wage not only to show our appreciation to our dedicated employees, but I hope our efforts will also encourage other leaders on all levels of government to make the same considerations for their low-wage workforce,†said Mayor Fulop. “We are raising salaries for hundreds of hardworking residents and community members to provide their families with a financial boost during these uncertain times and for future planning.â€
Mayor Fulop joins HOT 97 to Launch Teen Vaccine Contest, Boosting Student Immunizations before Schools Reopen as Youth Vaccinations Lag Nationwide
As Delta Variant Triples Local Cases, Jersey City Targets Lowest Performing Vaccination Group with Innovative Contest
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop and Jersey City’s Department of Health and Human Services announce a new partnership with HOT 97’s Ebro, co-host on the “Ebro in the Morning†radio show, to launch a teen vaccine incentive program directly targeting Jersey City students as they prepare to return to school next month. All nine Jersey City Public High Schools will participate in the contest August 4 – August 14. The two high schools with the highest vaccination rate at the end of the contest will win tickets to the HOT 97 Summer Jam concert at MetLife Stadium for the entire vaccinated student body.
Like most cities throughout the country, vaccination rates among teenagers are lagging in Jersey City at below 50% compared to the overall City population, which is over 70%. With a vast majority of the rising Delta variant cases found among unvaccinated people, the goal of the Jersey City Summer Jam contest is to increase access and incentives specifically for teenagers, the least vaccinated age group in the U.S.
“Most vaccine incentive programs are not geared towards our youth where there is a significant vaccination gap nationwide. That’s why we’re taking a different approach with Summer Jam, to create positive peer pressure and meet teens where they are to really incentivize them with major prizes that are specifically appealing to their age group,†said Mayor Fulop. “We hope to encourage a lot more students to get vaccinated before school starts, and we have additional incentives for families who join them.â€
“Mayor Fulop has linked up with HOT 97 and Summer Jam. You can get yourself Summer Jam tickets, but you have to make sure you get yourself vaccinated,†said Ebro, Co-host of HOT 97’s ‘Ebro in the Morning’. “It’s hard for parents, especially in getting teenagers vaccinated. As September comes around, it’s time to get back into the classrooms for a lot of students. And so, this is a major announcement.â€
In addition to the Summer Jam tickets, families accompanying a student to a vaccine site will earn a $50 Shoprite gift card.
Jersey City currently has 50 existing vaccinations sites citywide, including Ferris High School. In partnership with the Jersey City Schools, the City will also open three new sites at Dickson, Snyder, and Lincoln High Schools throughout the duration of the contest. The high school sites will provide the Pfizer vaccine to anyone eligible and seeking immunization.
“We have put in place the safeguards necessary as most of our 30,000 students return to school next month, but it is up to the students to do their part and get vaccinated in order to add every possible layer of protection for everyone’s safety,†said Jersey City Schools Superintendent, Franklin Walker. “I hope our students can see past all of the misinformation floating around and take advantage of this contest to boost our vaccination rates as we countdown, for the first time in two years, to the first day of school.â€
“As the most diverse City in the nation, we’ve had to work that much harder to target hard-to-reach populations from the beginning. By implementing innovative approaches, our efforts have proven successful, and this contest is the latest outreach initiative to incentivize the lowest performing population to get vaccinated before September,†said Stacey Flanagan, Director of Health and Human Services.
The participating high schools will be separated into two categories based on size to ensure fairness: schools with less than 500 students and schools with more than 500 students. One school in each group will win the Summer Jam concert tickets for all vaccinated students. The winning school will be announced August 17, 2021, on HOT 97’s “Ebro in the Morning†show.
“HOT 97’s Summer Jam is returning in a major way, and we are all eager to get outside and back to enjoying live music,†said Brad Tobin, President and Chief Operating Officer of MediaCo Holding Inc. “COVID-19 safety protocols remain a priority and the entire production team is working in close consultation with MetLife Stadium, as well as the state and federal guidelines to ensure the safety of our fans and staff.â€
“HOT 97 Summer Jam’s return is iconic and shows the resilience of hip hop and the world. We are curating an experience to celebrate life, hip hop and the future of entertainment. Our team is thankful for our return and the support of fans around the WORLD and look forward to welcoming everyone back to MetLife Stadium,” said HOT 97’s TT Torrez.
Free Uber rides are available to and from vaccine appointments for all students. Anyone in need of transportation can let the call center know when booking the vaccine appointment. Students should show their school-issued ID to ensure an accurate count towards the contest.
All four high school vaccine sites will be open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on weekends from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. now through August 14, 2021.
To schedule a vaccine appointment, please call 201-373-2316 or visit www.bespokehealthco.com. Walk-ins are also welcome.
ABOUT BESPOKE HEALTH:
Bespoke Health is a healthcare company focused on providing assistance to end the spread of COVID-19 through testing and vaccine operations for local and state governments.
ABOUT HOT 97:
(WQHT 97.1FM) WQHT HOT 97 FM is the world’s first all Hip Hop station and has held the dominant position in New York for over twenty years. HOT 97 is best known for its celebrity on air talent, such as Ebro Darden, Funk Flex and Nessa, as well as being the world’s premier source for Hip Hop music culture. HOT97 online and the Where Hip Hop Lives app are the destinations for original web series, celebrity content, concerts and music videos. For more information, please visit www.HOT97.com, and follow us
on facebook.com/HOT97official, twitter.com/HOT97, instagram.com/HOT97
and youtube.com/HOT97.
ABOUT MEDIACO:
MediaCo Holding Inc. (“MediaCoâ€) is a publicly listed media company (NASD: MDIA) that superserves communities throughout the country. MediaCo owns and operates two of the top urban radio stations in New York City, HOT 97 (WQHT-FM) and WBLS-FM, as well as Fairway Outdoor, an out-of-home advertising business with over 3,500 faces throughout the Southeastern U.S. The company primarily generates revenue from advertising sales and events.
new jersey city program Helmets to Hardhats to Provide Career Training and Job Placement Opportunities for Women and Minority Veterans
 Mayor Steven M. Fulop joined Commissioner William O’Dea, who is also the Elizabeth Development Company (EDC) Executive Director, to announce the launch of “Helmets to Hardhatsâ€, a program designed to help National Guard Reserve, retired, and transitioning active-duty military members connect with career and training opportunities in the construction industry, and assist with job placement.
JERSEY CITY INTRODUCES Latest COVID-19 Rent Relief Program for Neediest Small Unit Landlords and Tenants
Jersey City Increases Financial Aid to Most Vulnerable Residents, up to $10,000 for Low-income Families
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Jersey City Housing Authority (JCHA) announce the latest Jersey City COVID-19 Rent Relief Program, which will provide up to $10,000 in much-needed rental assistance to low-income Jersey City families who have experienced significant financial hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Rent Relief Program will prioritize families living in owner-occupied buildings with less than five apartments.
The goal of the rental assistance program is twofold in that each grant will provide rent relief to residents with the greatest need while simultaneously ensuring small property owners that live on the premise also benefit most from the program. The City will dedicate more than $7 million received from the U.S. Department of the Treasury in Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds administered by the JCHA on behalf of the City to provide up to $10,000 per qualifying household to cover rent and rental arrears.
PEEK-A-BOO
Mayor Fulop Strengthens Safety Mandates, Introducing New Legislation Following Devastating Miami Building Collapse
 Mandatory Structural and Facade Inspections to Increase Safety of all Jersey City High-Rise BuildingsÂ
JERSEY CITY РMayor Steven M. Fulop announced today new legislation to increase safety requirements for structural and facade inspections of all Jersey City high-rise buildings to better protect residents. The enhanced mandates will require ongoing inspections at a minimum of every five years for fa̤ade inspections and every ten years for structural inspections. The new safety protocols are in direct response to the tragic collapse of the Champlain Tower in Surfside, Florida, 13 days ago, which may have been preventable.
hUDSON cOUNTY community college offers retirement planning course
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Discover more personal & professional enrichment courses at www.hccc.edu/continuingeducation
| Get ready to start planning your retirement with our three-part course. These courses will assist you in preparing for retirement by combining life and wealth goals. The classes will go over how to finance some of your life goals, whether it is education, purchasing a home, traveling, and retirement. Part I will go over how to use S.M.A.R.T. financial concept and determine whether it is attainable and if it is not, how can you make it feasible. We will go over reviewing your financial statements, real estate, whole life insurance, budgeting, cash flow, business, loans, and debt. Lastly, review tax-advantaged investment vehicles. By the end of part I, you will have a better understanding of what you need to create a plan to achieve your financial and life goals. During Part II of this course, you will learn how to understand the various concepts leading up to retirement. These concepts include inflation, social security, and healthcare. Also, this course reviews common retirement mistakes made and what happens when you do not properly plan for retirement. Lastly, this course examines the action steps needed to plan for retirement properly. Part III consists of you meeting one on one with the instructor to review your budget, financial statements, cash flow, debt, and retirement statements. Using the concepts learned in this course, participants will finish up with a financial plan they can take home and execute. |
| Days: Thursdays Dates: 7/29/21 – 8/12/21Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Instructor: Jairo BorjaPrice: $85Location: Online Students will receive an email with details on how to join the live class a few days before the start of the class. |
 | Dr. Jairo Borja, DBA, is the President of Borja Consulting Group & Financial Services Professional with Primary Financial. He helps families and businesses build wealth, protect assets, and manage cash flow. Jairo assists with investments, estate strategies, retirement, insurance, small business planning, and college funding. In addition, Dr. Borja assists small business owners with small business planning, strategy, and advice to small business owners. |
