“The city government is taking strong action to address both the public health needs of the city and the budgetary implications thereof. The city also has extensive plans to address the substantial expected losses of revenue.†– Moody’s
Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces the proactive steps to aggressively address unprecedented financial hardships amid the current health and economic crisis are now being cited by Moody’s credit rating as reason to earn a “stable†rating this year despite many cities seeing credit downgrades and negative reviews as local governments nationwide face crippling budgetary burdens.
Councilwoman Jen Giattino, Councilman Phil Cohen and Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla announced today the formation of the newly organized Hoboken Relief Fund. Organized to support independently-owned Hoboken businesses and Hoboken residents who have suffered adverse economic impact as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fund will invest in our local economy, helping small businesses — the backbone of our community — get back on their feet, as well as helping Hoboken’s vulnerable residents, families and our seniors. The Fund seeks to raise $2 million dollars to award.  Companies and individuals who would like to donate to the Hoboken Relief Fund can visit www.HobokenReliefFund.com.  Mayor Bhalla stated “I’m thrilled that this relief fund is launching in Hoboken to help provide a helping hand to those in need. This fund is an ideal way to give back to our community to help Hoboken recover from this crisis, and I encourage anyone who can afford to donate to please do so. I thank Councilmembers Jen Giattino and Phil Cohen and the entire board for helping make this critical relief effort possible for our mile square.”  The inaugural event for the Hoboken Relief Fund will be a concert featuring Hoboken artists performing songs to benefit the fund, next Saturday, May 16th and will be broadcast on the City of Hoboken’s Facebook page. The event will be co-hosted by Mayor Bhalla and legendary Hoboken businessman, Buddy “the Cake Boss” Valastro.  Fund Co-Chair, Councilwoman Jen Giattino stated “Without our small businesses there would be a gaping hole in the heart and soul of our community. I am very excited to have the opportunity to ensure that our small businesses will be supported and I am hopeful that they will be able to receive funding that will help secure their future. Thank you to my fellow board members and Rabbi Scheinberg and Reverend Thomas for their work. A special thank you to Geri Fallo for organizing our first event.”  Fund Co-Chair, Councilman Phil Cohen added “It is amazing to see Hoboken’s musicians and Hoboken’s celebrity chef, Buddy Valastro, come together and support our local businesses and families who are hurting right now. Our benefit concert will be an exciting kickoff to our Fund’s goal of raising $2 million. The Fund’s hard-working Board of Trustees and Inter-faith advisors reflect the best of Hoboken – community leaders and business leaders pulling together to persevere in the face of an unprecedented crisis.”  Hoboken Relief Fund Board of Trustees:  Joe Barry David Bistany (Rotary Club of Hoboken Representative) Phil Cohen, Co-Chair Donna Garban (Hoboken Business Alliance Representative) Jen Giattino, Co-Chair Irene Perello, Secretary Grant Sahag, Treasurer Lavon Smith  Inter-faith Advisors: (in formation)  Rabbi Robert Scheinberg The Rev. Elaine Ellis Thomas  City/Arts Community Liaison:  Geri Fallo, Hoboken Administrator of Cultural Affairs
Difficult Decision Will Strengthen Schools, Safeguard Future of Catholic Education;Online Distance Learning Continues Through End of School Year
NEWARK, NJ – The Archdiocese of Newark has announced the consolidation of its school community and the closure of nine archdiocesan-operated elementary schools at the end of this school year, the result of archdiocesan strategic planning efforts to strengthen the overall school program and ensure a sustainable future for Catholic education in the Archdiocese. Cristo Rey Newark High School, a member of the Cristo Rey Network®, also will close due to lack of operational viability, as per a resolution adopted by the school’s Board.
Bridge Art Festival Bayonne presents Art in the Park Concert Series online. Join for a live concert on their Facebook Page every Thursday at 6:30pm. Continue to provide quality free entertainment to Bayonne and beyond.
This week May 7th we present Smooth Jazz with Anthony Fuscaldo
As a few people walked the Bayonne Bridge after 1 O’clock on May 5th this dramatic footage was caught on camera as they pulled a possible jumper to safety. Source Twitter
May is National Skin Cancer Awareness Month and a busy time for gardening and other outdoor activities. Gardening provides many benefits but like any outdoor activity it’s important to protect yourself from the sun’s damaging rays.
Wear sunscreen, a hat and gardening gloves with ultraviolet protection to stay safe from ultraviolet rays that can cause skin cancer. Photo credit: photo courtesy of FoxGlovesInc.com
More than 5 million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year and most are associated with exposure to the ultraviolet rays from the sun. And even though it’s the most common form of cancer in the U.S. it is also one of the most preventable. Help reduce this percentage and keep yourself and others safe with a bit of skin cancer prevention.
Latest Commitment to Continuing City Operations amid Pandemic while Adhering to Health & Safety Protocols
JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop, Municipal Prosecutor Jake Hudnut, Municipal Court Chief Judge Carlo Abad, and Municipal Court DirectorWendy Razzoli announce provisions in place to allow for virtual court proceedings beginning Monday, May 11, 2020. For the health and safety of everyone involved, the transition to virtual court utilizing Zoom video conferencing will reduce foot traffic at the Jersey City Municipal Courthouse by allowing the public to appear remotely to have matters such as traffic, parking, DUI’s, code enforcement, and minor criminal offenses heard.
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Bayonne Parking Utility is renewing its “virtual†permits registered to license plates for the Blue and White Zones. The transition to enforcement by license plate took place last year. The Parking Utility is getting ready to send out emails to all residents with current permits in the Blue and White Zones on May 11, 2020 to renew their residential parking permits. Current permit holders in the Blue and White Zones should renew online or through the mail.
Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation announced that it is initiating a campaign on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 – National Giving Tuesday – that will match donors’ gifts dollar-for-dollar up to $100,000. The campaign will continue for one month. Tax-exempt donations to the HCCC Foundation Giving Tuesday Match Drive may be made at www.hccc.edu/FoundationDonor.
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