Tony Vlachos, Jersey City native and police officer, Won Survivor for a second time becoming winner of Survivor Season 40 on Wednesday May 13th, 2020 telecast.
Vlachos survived 39 days in what was called Winners at War. Chosen by the Jury the Jersey City resident and Police Officer walked away with the $2,000.000. million dollar prize.
This Survivor season battle of the champions had 20 former winners against each other. — During Wednesday night finale Vlachos joined Sandra Diaz-Twine as the franchise’s only two-time victors.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop posted on his Facebook page “‪Congrats to Tony Vlachos of our North District. Winner!”
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Mayor Davis has informed us that a 62yr old male has passed away from Coronavirus-related illness. Bayonne has 59 residents that have died since this pandemic began. The Mayor expresses his condolences, for the entire community, to the family of our lost neighbor.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 708*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 248 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered. Recovered patients, according to the CDC, no longer have to isolate or be reported. This is the third day in a row of day over day reductions in current positive residents.
NJ DIRECTIVES: The governor has announced the relaxation of several key directives effective Monday, May 18th. All non-essential construction may start up. All non-essential businesses may reopen with curbside service, and drive-in events can restart (with social distancing). We will post all the details tomorrow.
MASKS: The State of NJ and the City of Bayonne HAVE NO REQUIREMENT TO WEAR A MASK WHEN OUTDOORS. Masks may be worn outdoors, if you choose, and should be worn outdoors when social distancing is not possible. Masks MUST be worn indoors when shopping.
BMC TESTING: Bayonne Medical Center is conducting testing each weekday at Veterans Stadium. All doctors within the city can schedule their patients for testing at this site. Only patients with a valid appointment for a test will be tested. Only symptomatic people will be tested. RiteAid (54th St. & Broadway) has also begun testing. Anyone over 18 can be tested for free (symptomatic AND asymptomatic). No prescription needed at this free drive-thru test site. Go to riteaid.com for appointment. Also, CityMD is performing antibody testing.
Mayor Davis has directed OEM to keep residents informed on all the latest information related to this health emergency.
Mayor Davis has informed us that a 58yr old female has passed away from Coronavirus-related illness. This resident is our 57th death in Bayonne. The Mayor expresses his condolences, for the entire community, to the family of this late neighbor.
Bayonne Residents CURRENTLY Positive – 725*
The number above reflects only the Bayonne residents that are CURRENTLY COVID-19 Positive. We have 225 Bayonne residents that are considered recovered. Recovered patients, according to the CDC, no longer have to isolate or be reported. This is day over day reduction in current positive residents.
MASKS: The State of NJ and the City of Bayonne HAVE NO REQUIREMENT TO WEAR A MASK WHEN OUTDOORS. Masks may be worn outdoors, if you choose, and should be worn outdoors when social distancing is not possible. Masks MUST be worn indoors when shopping.
BMC TESTING: Bayonne Medical Center is conducting testing each weekday at Veterans Stadium. All doctors within the city can schedule their patients for testing at this site. Only patients with a valid appointment for a test will be tested. Only symptomatic people will be tested. RiteAid (54th St. & Broadway) has also begun testing. Anyone over 18 can be tested for free (symptomatic AND asymptomatic). No prescription needed at this free drive-thru test site. Go to riteaid.com for appointment. Also, CityMD is performing antibody testing.
STREET SWEEPING: The City of Bayonne has begun enforcement of Street Sweeping regulations. All other suspended parking regulations will REMAIN SUSPENDED (meter, pay lot, residential zone) until further notice.
RECYCLING: Alternate recycling continues this week (5/11). On your regular scheduled recycle day only put out CARDBOARD/PAPER. For next week beginning 5/18 please put out glass/plastic/cans only.
Free online session will be available on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2020.
May 11, 2020, Jersey City, NJ – Healthcare experts predict that the COVID-19 pandemic will greatly exacerbate the opioid crisis in the United States. With more than 2 million Americans struggling with opioid use disorder, and an average of 130 Americans dying of drug overdose each day before the pandemic, the crisis has become an even greater priority for local, state and federal officials and healthcare and social services providers.
To assist in educating community members about the opioid epidemic in New Jersey, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will host a free, online session of the Rutgers Interdisciplinary Opioid Trainers (RIOT) program on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 11 a.m. The one-hour training, entitled “Addressing the Opioid Epidemic: A Primer to Opioid Adiction, Overdose Management, and Medication Assisted Treatment,†is being sponsored by the College’s Library, Office of Human Resources and North Hudson Center Office of Student Affairs.
The RIOT program educators and speakers are Rutgers graduate students in the fields of public health, pharmacy, social work, applied and professional psychology, health professions, and biomedical science. Their presentations cover a broad overview of the opioid epidemic, risk factors, and effective treatment options. The group is committed to increasing education about and reducing the stigma of opioid addiction. RIOT is funded by a grant from the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
Hudson County Community College serves more than 17,000 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.
“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
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