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PROJECT GREENVILLE PRESENTS lemonade

We’ve all heard the expression, “When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade”…probably more times in this past year than we ever thought we would! But it is true…struggles and worries can bring with them new skills, hobbies, appreciations, interests, coping mechanisms, strengths and relationships!

Join Project Greenville–in person and online–as they explore all of these through art, photography, music and demonstrations at the group exhibit, “Lemonade”. Participating artists

Catalina Aranguren
Aaron Dunkel
Yvad Erehsaw
Donchellee Fulwood
Richard Jedrzejek
Jin Jung
Jim Legge
Richard Maczuga
Pat Olsen
Lucy Rovetto
Theda Saniford
Ray Schwartz
Anthony Sienkiewicz
Elsie Sienkiewicz
Susan SienkiewiczWalk_Bye Artists
Abster
Beth Achenbach
Alejandra Alvarez
Catalina Aranguren
Khurshid Begum
Jennifer Brown
Abigail Chua
Carolina De Brigard
Beth DiCara
Isabelle Duverger
Peter Gagnon
Katelyn Halpern
Charles Lane
Michelle Malakoff
Michelle A. Mayer
Macuauley Norman
Marlene OHaireWalk_Bye Student Artists
Afrin F.
Ayra S.
Bertram O.
Chiara A.
Drake G.
Emily E.
Georgia S.
Kymani F.
Nathaniel O.
Rhys G.
Siddhi J.
Sophia O.
Vanessa N.
Collaboration: Baxter M, Henry P, Hayden M, Violet K, Penelope B, Miles S. and Elizabeth M

Their musical guests this time around are:TARA and Wyl White with Moissessions Studios at 6:30pm FridayGary Van Miert at 5pm Saturday Sofia Oro at 6pm SaturdaySocial distancing, masks, some new features of Project Greenville such as our Pay as You Wish Thrift and the unveiling of our Instagram & lemony refreshments for our in-person guests from 4pm-7pm Friday and Saturday (greetings and good vibes to our virtual guests Friday evening)!
For those of you joining online the event is FREE but you must register ahead of time with JC Fridays at www.jcfridays.com and they will send you the zoom link to view the presentation (Their segment will be around 6:!5pm on Friday June 4th, but please tune in for the whole show…lots of good stuff in store!) 

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pre-construction ceremony for lightbridge academy in bayonne

Business representatives and City of Bayonne officials took part in a pre-construction ceremony for Lightbridge Academy, an educational childcare company.  Its Bayonne location will be constructed inside the former Bayonne Frank Cinema 12 at the South Cove Commons Shopping Center.  The site will be able to accommodate as many as 200 children. Up to seven businesses, including retail, will be housed in the former movie theater building.  The site will be ready for Lightbridge Academy in autumn 2021.  The property is owned by the Alessi Organization.  The Shah family, which specializes in franchise businesses, is a major partner in the Bayonne Lightbridge franchise.

 Pictured left to right: City Council Member At-Large Juan Perez, Second Ward Council Member Sal Gullace, City Council President Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski, Parul Shah, Vincent Alessi, Vijay Shah, Mayor Jimmy Davis, Vincent Alessi, Manan Shah, and Neel Shah. Lightbridge presented a contribution to the City of Bayonne’s Recreation Division, which will be used to support Buddy Baseball, a special needs children’s program

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COUNTY PREP HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF DANCE

Photo in grass: County Prep Dance Alumni perform at Outside the Lines, photo by Anthony Johnson

Photo of lift by Michael Wilczkowski

Additional photos of How Does the Journey End? by H.Warfel

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the County Prep High School Dance Program, students presented How Does the Journey End? on May 20 & 21. The student produced film was created in response to the events of the past year where students redirected their attention to using movement as a tool for storytelling. The hour-long film offers an important perspective on how students are experiencing the pressures and unrest of today’s world. The work moved audience members “to tears”. Excerpts were awarded Outstanding Achievement by the Hudson County Teen Arts Alliance, and will be presented at the NJ State Teen Arts Conference this week.

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Archbishop to Bless and Dedicate Mausoleum Chapel’s Altar

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will celebrate a Mass commemorating Memorial Day within the new Chapel Mausoleum of the Resurrection at St. Gertrude Cemetery and Mausoleum in Colonia, NJ, on Monday, May 31, beginning at 11 a.m.

The Mass honors those serving or who have served in the United States Military, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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HUDSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE CELEBRATES GRADUATING CLASSES OF EARLY COLLEGE PROGRAM AT 2021 COMMENCEMENT


Students from Jersey City Public High Schools and
Hudson County High Tech High School will receive college degrees on May 27.

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Class of 2021 will include 31 students from area high schools who earned associate degrees as part of the HCCC Early College program. The Early College graduates will receive their diplomas during the in-person Grad Walk on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City.

“We are so proud of our Early College graduates, most of whom will be receiving their college diplomas a few weeks ahead of getting their high school diplomas,” said HCCC President Chris Reber. He explained that the HCCC Early College program permits juniors and seniors living in Hudson County or attending County high schools to enroll in up to 18 college-level credits per academic year, and earn credits towards an associate degree. Credits earned in the program transfer toward baccalaureate degrees at four-year colleges and universities. 

Additionally, agreements with some high schools allow students the opportunity to earn a full Associate degree upon high school graduation with a combination of in-school, dual-enrollment classes and college courses taken after school. “Apart from the benefit of jump-starting their college education, students participating in the HCCC Early College program pay just half of the in-County tuition rate – a huge savings in comparison to tuition at four-year institutions,” Dr. Reber stated.

This the first year the College will present diplomas to students from the Jersey City Public Schools. Fourteen students from Dickinson High School are graduating with Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees in Environmental Studies; one student from Lincoln High School is graduating with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Criminal Justice; and three students from Ferris High School are graduating with Associate of Science (A.S) degrees in Business Administration.

In addition, HCCC will celebrate its second graduating class of eleven students from Hudson County Schools of Technology High Tech High School, who will receive Associate of Science (A.S) degrees in Environmental Studies; and a first graduating class of two High Tech High School students who earned Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees in Science and Mathematics.#   #   # 
About Hudson County Community College
Hudson County Community College serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers more than 60 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 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 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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BAYONNE FARMER’S MARKET BACK ON TUESDAYS WILL START ON JUNE 1, 2021

Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Bayonne Farmers’ Market will return for the 2021 season, beginning on Tuesday, June 1, at 2:00 p.m.  The market will take place on West 23rd Street, between Broadway and Del Monte Drive.

The Farmers’ Market will operate on Tuesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. It will run on Tuesdays through November, with the exact ending date to be announced.  The market will operate rain or shine, unless extremely heavy rains make it impossible to function. 

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Largest Ship to Call on the East Coast Sails Under Bayonne Bridge

          On Thursday, May 20, the CMA CGM Marco Polo sailed through the Kill Van Kull on its way to Port Elizabeth.  The Marco Polo is the largest ship ever to call on an East Coast port.  When it was launched in 2013, the Marco Polo was the largest ship in the world.  The vessel is five city blocks long.  It is longer than the height of the Empire State Building.  

Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and representatives from the Port Authority walked up the new walkway of the Bayonne Bridge to get a view of the Marco Polo.  While up there, the Mayor met little Vincenzo Robert Biancho and his parents Robert Flannery and Kristy Cranston.  Vincenzo is the grandson of Robert Flannery Sr., who was the Harbor Pilot guiding the Marco Polo through the Kill Van Kull.  Mayor Davis said, “It was very exciting to see such a large vessel pass under the Bayonne Bridge and transport consumer goods to a New Jersey port.  The occasion should remind all of us of the importance of shipping to our regional economy.”

The escort vessels were provided by the Moran Towing Corporation.  New York Police Department boats provided maritime security.  Helicopters provided protection overhead. 

The Marco Polo, a container vessel, was carrying well over 200 containers that bore the names of such shipping companies as Evergreen, China Shipping, Cosco, APL, and CMA CGM, the French company that owns the ship.  CMA CGM has 566 vessels that do business at 420 ports in 160 countries. 

          The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey highlighted the arrival of the Marco Polo.  The ship was able to sail through the Kill Van Kull to Port Elizabeth due to the Port Authority’s recent raise-the-roadway project at the Bayonne Bridge.

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Hudson County Community College to Hold Virtual Commencement Ceremony and In-Person Graduation Walks

Wes Moore, best-selling author, Robin Hood CEO, and noted entrepreneur,
to deliver the keynote address; Pedro Moranchel named Valedictorian.

May 20, 2021, Jersey City, NJ – Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will honor graduates with a combination of virtual and in-person 2021 Commencement celebrations. They include the Virtual Commencement that will premiere on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 12 p.m. on YouTube; and in-person Grad Walk events Monday, May 24 through Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m., at the HCCC Culinary Conference Center, 161 Newkirk Street in Jersey City.

“We worked diligently to ensure that the May 2021 Commencement experience will be exciting, celebratory, and, above all, safe for our graduates, their families, and the entire community,” said HCCC President Dr. Chris Reber. The format for the events was determined utilizing information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education (OSHE), and input from a survey of graduating HCCC students.

The pre-recorded Virtual Commencement will feature speeches and customized slides for graduates. The speakers include Dr. Reber; HCCC 2021 Valedictorian Pedro Moranchel; and entrepreneur, veteran, best-selling author, and CEO of Robin Hood, Wes Moore, who will deliver the keynote address. Robin Hood is one of the largest anti-poverty forces in the nation.

The optional Grad Walk events will allow members of the HCCC Class of 2021, as well as those who graduated in 2019-2020, to celebrate in cap-and-gown with up to three guests each. Graduates will process across the stage in the HCCC Culinary Conference Center Banquet Room, where they will be cheered on by a small group of faculty and staff. Each graduate will have the opportunity for traditional diploma photos.

The Grad Walk events will be live-streamed. Participants will be required to wear masks and observe social distancing. The schedule includes:

  • HCCC Divisions of Business, Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management; and English and ESL, on Monday, May 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m.

  • HCCC Division of Humanities and Social Sciences on Tuesday, May 25, 11 a.m. to
    1 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m.

  • HCCC Divisions of Nursing and Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), on Wednesday, May 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m.

  • All Divisions on Thursday, May 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 4 to 6 p.m. Early College graduates will also be featured during the day’s 4 to 6 p.m. event.

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About Hudson County Community College

Hudson County Community College serves more than 18,000 credit and non-credit students annually. The College offers more than 60 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 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 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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Ribbon-Cutting for Mi Lindo Mexico Restaurant in Bayonne

Located at 424 Avenue C in Bayonne, the Mi Lindo Mexico Restaurant is owned and operated by Jose Manuel and Minerva Castro.  They wanted to bring the authentic Mexican food that they grew up with to Bayonne. They offer pickup and delivery service. Mayor Jimmy Davis, First Ward Council Member Neil Carroll, Council Member At-Large Juan Perez, and Second Ward Council Member Sal Gullace were present to celebrate the grand opening. 

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