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Frank Siller Founder of Tunnel2Towers Comes to Bayonne

Frank Siller, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation’s September 11 hiker, walked through Bayonne on Wednesday, September 8. Greeted by Bayonne Mayor James Davis. A ceremony took place in Gregg-Bayonne Park at the flagpole at 9:00 a.m.

Following the ceremony, Mr. Siller had a scheduled interview with MSNBC. After that, he walked through the park and exited West 37th Street, and continued southward along Avenue A, passing Bayonne High School (29th Street) and stopping at DiDomenico-16th Street Park and the 16th Street Fire House.

Mr. Siller had a scheduled interview there with CBS. The walk continued southward to North Street, and then onto Kennedy Boulevard. The walk continued from Kennedy Boulevard to the Bayonne Bridge.

The Siller family founded the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to honor the memory and carry on the legacy of their brother, Stephen, a New York City firefighter. On September 11, 2001, following the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Stephen Siller strapped on sixty pounds of equipment and rushed on foot through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the twin towers of the World Trade Center. It was there that he gave his life while helping others. He was one of 343 firefighters who perished after responding to the World Trade Center. ———————————————————–

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Hudson County Community College Names Matthew LaBrake Executive Director of Center for Online Learning

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) has selected Matthew LaBrake to serve as Executive Director of the HCCC Center for Online Learning (COL), effective August 30, 2021.

“The HCCC Center for Online Learning serves students, faculty, and staff who study or teach in the College’s extensive online courses and programs,” said HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber. “We welcome Mr. LaBrake, who brings strong experience and skills to lead and further develop online, hybrid, and technology-rich courses and programs.”

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Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children Sends Record Number of Teens to U.S. Space Camp 

  • Photos courtesy of the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children
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  • Photos courtesy of the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children

25th Anniversary Class Includes Triplets, Twins, and Mostly Young Women 

Economically-disadvantaged students from Hudson Catholic Regional High School and St. Peter’s Preparatory School in Jersey City were among 13 teens who received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the U.S. Space Camp in Alabama thanks to an extraordinary scholarship program from the Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children.

The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC), a partner of the Archdiocese of Newark, celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Summer Space Camp Program by sending its largest and most extraordinary class yet to the prestigious Advanced Space Camp at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL. 

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BAYONNE MAYOR DAVIS ANNOUNCES STORM CLEAN-UP WITH DUMPSTERS AND EXTRA CURBSIDE PICK-UPS

          On the night of Wednesday, September 1, 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida dumped more than nine inches of rain on Bayonne, causing numerous basements to flood.  As a result, property owners have to dispose of water-damaged refuse throughout the City.  Mayor Jimmy Davis has announced two ways in which the City has arranged to help residents.

Working with the Bayonne Department of Public Works, A&L Disposal has set up dumpsters in various hard-hit parts of the community for the convenience of our residents.  Dumpsters have been placed or will be placed on 1st Street (just east of Kennedy Blvd.), Cottage Street and Hobart Avenue, 10th Street and Avenue A, at 14th Street and Avenue E, 22nd Street and Avenue F, 27th Street and Avenue E, near 33rd Street and Avenue A, 34th Street and Avenue E, 45th Street and Avenue C, and Sycamore Road and Colonial Drive.  The City has the authority to add other locations. This positioning of dumpsters will give neighborhood residents the opportunity to deposit storm-damaged refuse for removal.  Please do NOT use these dumpsters for regular household garbage, only for storm-damaged items.

On Saturday, September 4, A&L Disposal will send out trucks for curbside pick-ups of storm-damaged items that residents would like to get rid of.  If you have placed or will be placing items at curbside for pick-up, please inform the Department of Public Works at 201-858-6131 by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3.  Public Works will share that list with A&L. Due to the expected demand for this service, please understand that it may take the company a while to get to your property.   

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HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE PRESENTS SELF-PUBLISHING MASTERCLASS THIS FALL

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
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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.
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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.

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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.”

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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.”

“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.”

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.  â€œI 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.”

“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.”

“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. (“MediaCo”) 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.

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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 Hardhats”, 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.

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