JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announced today the prestigious appointment of Jersey City’s Director of the Department of Finance, John Metro, to the Committee on Governmental Budgeting & Fiscal Policy, a national think tank for emerging issues, concepts, and techniques in public finance. As a member of the committee, he will work in conjunction with other government finance professionals from across the nation to advise and recommend policies in budgeting, management, and related public finance areas.
learn a language at Hudson County Community College Continuing EDUCATION
| Learning a second language offers benefits that go far beyond just broader communication and crossing language and cultural barriers. Although we are all familiar with some of the more common reasons why bilingualism is advantageous, some other surprising advantages are rarely explored. Learning a second language increases cognitive ability according to recent research. It also enhances soft skills, which are a combination of people, social, and communication skills. Moreover, a second language usually increases mastery of the native language as well as a renewed appreciation for it. Certain World Languages predominate today’s necessary technologies such as the internet as well as industries and agencies. Source: World Economic Forum A second language offers marketability and professional development. The Continuing Education Department at Hudson County Community College welcomes you to join our language institute where you have the opportunity to learn the basics of a new language and expand your view on cultures. |
| Basic French |
| Days: Mondays & WednesdaysDate: 10/5/2020 – 11/4/2020Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pmInstructor: Djadji SyllaPrice: $45 |
| Basic ItalianDays: Tuesdays & FridaysDates: 10/6/2020 – 11/6/2020Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pmInstructor: Gabriela FossatiPrice: $45 | Basic ArabicDays: Mondays & WednesdaysDates: 10/12/2020 – 11/11/2020Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pmInstructor: Marwa AbdelazizPrice: $45 |
| Participants will receive an email detailing information on accessing the live class. |
Discover more personal enrichment and professional development programs atHudson County Community College by visitingwww.hccc.edu/continuingeducation
What do you think…Popular Bayonne Statue Dressed Like George Washington?
Details Revealed for Upcoming 30TH annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST); Experience the Heart of Art and Culture in Jersey City – Virtually!
NJ’s Largest Art Tour with 4 days of Gallery Exhibitions, Artist Talks, Demonstrations, and Performances, all from the Comfort of your own Home
JERSEY CITY—Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces the 30th anniversary of the largest art tour in the state of New Jersey, the Jersey City Art & Studio Tour (JCAST). To celebrate 30 years of growing success, the City of Jersey City is hosting a four-day extravaganza of virtual events from October 1 through October 4, 2020.
“Every year we are broadening the scope of JCAST to incorporate more and more new and upcoming artists, and as we go virtual for the first time this year, we have even more exciting art and events planned to mark our 30th anniversary. JCAST highlights Jersey City’s dynamic city culture by showcasing our unparalleled arts community and the incredibly talented artists who live and work here,†said Mayor Fulop. “The annual event always draws thousands of people from near and far, and I anticipate even more participation this year as we invite everyone to virtually experience our expansive gallery in a safe and comfortable way.â€
For the first time, JCAST Live! will be held via Zoom, featuring studio tours, art demos, and panel discussions with artists, arts organizations, and collectives from all over Jersey City, in partnership with Art House Productions. For a full description of events and festivities, visitors are encouraged to go to www.thejcast.com, which serves as the main resource for all JCAST information. It includes a calendar of events taking place virtually and other JCAST-related affairs.
For those looking to get out and explore our expansive citywide art gallery, thejcast.com will have options for open air, self-guided experiences. Take a walk and discover the region’s largest, wide-ranging outside art gallery through the Jersey City Mural Arts Program (JCMAP). Visit a local park and discover artwork printed on banners courtesy of “Walk Bye†and the Jersey City Parks Coalition. Visit a Jersey City Free Public Library branch to uncover Drawing Rooms’ “Prayer Flags†flying out front.
“There really is something for everyone, whether you’re new to the arts or a steadfast supporter,†said Christine Goodman, Director of Cultural Affairs. “By offering our events virtually for the first time this year I think we will be able to expand our reach so that residents and visitors alike will discover why Jersey City truly is the heart of art in New Jersey.â€
This year will also feature “Artivism”, a thought-provoking virtual program to be held during JCAST weekend’s evening hours, in partnership with Jersey City Theater Center. Those looking for rich discussions around topics such as community engagement and the arts, the arts as a catalyst for change, and the arts as a global connector can tune into Zoom for this series.
Our robust website, thejcast.com, features easy-to
profiles. Discover artists by medium (photography, ceramics, etc.) and message our JCAST Art Concierge if you’d like to purchase a piece and have it delivered to your doorstep!
This year’s virtual events will be accessible to the disabled community. ASL interpretation and captioning will be available through Zoom. JCAST is encouraging participants to describe visual content within their events and you can request this in the chat box of each event. If you need assistance accessing the online platforms or content please contact jcast@thejcast.com. If you have other access needs please contact access@thejcast.com
Presented by Bank of America. Special thanks to JCAST Partners: Art House Productions, Goldman Sachs, the Jersey City Economic Development Corporation, Jersey City Theatre Center, the New Jersey Department of State, Division of Travel and Tourism, and the Historic Downtown Special Improvement District.
Made possible by Mayor Steven Fulop, the Jersey City Municipal Council, and the Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs.
Image 1: Mollie Thonneson and Alan Walker, Programming: Virtual Garden Gallery Tour
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undaunted by covid, jersey city medical center maternity delivers the next generation
Jersey City, NJ – Melanie Llanes and her husband had been trying for a child for two years, through fertility treatments and disappointments. Finally, when delivery of her son Caden – meaning “little warrior†in Welsh for his resilience – was coming up quickly, she trusted only the expert maternity care at Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) to help bring him home safe and sound.
Job Readiness Workshops – Tools for Reentering the Workforce duringCOVID-19
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| These individual workshops were created to provided students with the ability to learn how to better market themselves during this pandemic. These classes include topics like learning how to make resumes and cover letters appealing for the job industry they are applying to, what applicant tracking systems look for in resumes, along with many other topics spread out over the course of 5 weeks. |
BAYONNE COVID-19 UPDATE FOR 9/10/2020
Bayonne Mayor James Davis 
COVID-19 UPDATE 9/10/2020
Under the direction of Mayor Davis, OEM provides weekly updates on the status of Bayonne in relation to the COVID-19 Health Emergency.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 20*
The number above reflects the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive.
OEM UPDATE: To date, 1,363 Bayonne residents have tested positive for COVID-19, regardless of where that test was given. Since the beginning of the pandemic, 76 Bayonne residents have passed away due to Coronavirus-related illnesses. The Bayonne Department of Health continues to advise residents that have recently taken a COVID-19 test to be sure to answer their phones for our Contact Tracers and Dept of Health Staff. These conversations are vital in helping to curb the spread of the Coronavirus.
Jersey City Emergency Medical Technician Recalls 9/11
Jersey City, NJ – Paul Vega remembers exactly what he was doing when the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center as if it were yesterday. Except it was 19 years ago this month.
Vegas was driving an ambulance, with a patient he picked up a few minutes earlier, to Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC), where he was employed as an EMT.
He recalls seeing smoke billowing from the tower, but his two-way radio wasn’t working, and he had no idea what had happened. Like many people in the initial moments after the tower was struck, Vega thought it was an accident – a small plane or news helicopter that had collided with the building.
bayonne offic e on againg to offer appointments to help pre-screen seniors for medicare programs
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Bayonne Office On Aging will host its annual Medicare open enrollment pre-screening sessions. They will take place on select Tuesdays and Thursdays in September and October, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 630 Avenue C. City Hall is located on Avenue C between 27th and 28th Streets. Any Bayonne senior coming to any of the pre-screening sessions must make an appointment prior to arriving. All participants must wear masks and gloves, in order to comply with Coronavirus guidelines. They must also maintain social distancing during the appointments. They must sign a disclaimer. All participants must be prepared to complete business with all of the necessary documents and have the ability to communicate with someone independently.
SHOP-RITE OF BAYONNE TO HOLD DRIVE FOR BAYONNE FOOD BANK SEPTEMBER 12 TO SEPTEMBER 18
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that Inserra Shop-Rite of Bayonne will be holding an in-store food drive for the Bayonne Food Bank this month. The drive will begin on Saturday, September 12, and will last through Friday, September 18. The store is located at 26th Street and Avenue C in Bayonne.
