TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Nicholas Chiaravalloti aimed at increasing hospitals’ transparency received final legislative approval on Monday, passing the full Assembly
and Senate.
The bill package (A5916, A5917, and A5918) draws upon recommendations in the State Commission of Investigation (SCI) report regarding hospital-related oversight and accountability
in New Jersey.
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On Tuesday, December 17th Detective Joe Seals was laid to rest, one week after being killed in the line of duty in Jersey City.
Detective Seals Go Fund me page has raised over $500,000. If you would like to donate please click the official Police link at top of post.
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and RWJBarnabas Health have signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (“LOIâ€) to explore a potential partnership and puts the institutions on a path toward reaching a Definitive Agreement, expected within the coming months. Today’s announcement follows the Request for Proposal (RFP) announcement by Saint Peter’s in October 2018 that it was considering a strategic partner. Saint Peter’s discernment process has involved a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the organization, its rich Catholic mission, the competitive market, and broader industry trends.
On Saturday September 28th, Universal Warrior Mixed Martial Arts Elite Team Wright from Hudson County (Bayonne & Jersey City) out kicked, out punched and out shined their opponents by bringing home 1st place titles at the “Don Nagle’s AOKA Inc. 2019 World Open Karate Championships†held in Bayonne, N.J. at Marist High School. Despite fierce competition and kicks to the head, Team Wright defeated various styles of Martial Arts, which included Karate, Taekwondo and Isshin-Ryu to name a few .
“ Elite Team Wright was on top of their end game by remaining Undefeated in the Adult male and Teen Female Kumite Fighting
Divisions “ says , Head NJ US National Team Coach and Trainer , Hanshi Austin Wright Sr. . Infact, Team
JERSEY CITY –Mayor Steven Fulop has invited all living former Mayors to City Hall on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 to participate in a historic Census 2020 awareness event. For the first time in the history of Jersey City, the current and former Mayors will join forces to advocate for the upcoming Census 2020 count, addressing the importance of the Census and how it ultimately effects the people, the culture, the infrastructure, and all other critical aspects that make Jersey City the great city it is today.
JERSEY CITY –Mayor Steven Fulop has invited all living former Mayors to City Hall on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 to participate in a historic Census 2020 awareness event. For the first time in the history of Jersey City, the current and former Mayors will join forces to advocate for the upcoming Census 2020 count, addressing the importance of the Census and how it ultimately effects the people, the culture, the infrastructure, and all other critical aspects that make Jersey City the great city it is today.
The U.S. constitution mandates that the federal government count every resident of the United States every 10 years. It’s estimated that for every resident not accounted for, the city will lose out on $15,000 in federal funding over the next ten years. Mayor Fulop, understanding the importance of the Census and its implications for the next decade, spearheaded this historic event and has kept Jersey City at the forefront as this once-in-a-decade event nears.
“The goal is to come together and to show our community how important it is to be fully counted next spring. The Census impacts every aspect of our city and our community – from emergency response, to schools, to our congressional districts,†said Mayor Fulop. “An inaccurate count of Jersey City’s residents in the past has led to unfair and unequal political representation and inequitable access to vital public and private resources. That’s why we’re coming together – to make sure we are fully counted, every single resident.â€
Wednesday’s event will start with a 9 a.m. breakfast of all the Mayors, hosted by Mayor Fulop inside City Hall. Followed by a reception for city employees, the Mayors will then host a press conference at 10:30 a.m. to discuss the reasons for their coming together and highlighting the importance of Census 2020.
“I appreciate Mayor Fulop’s concern and attentiveness to this very important activity of identifying and counting all of our residents for the 2020 United States Census,†said former Mayor Gerald McCann and current Jersey City employee. “As Mayor in 1989, again, I was also an active participant in the 1990 Census. The Census for all residents of the United States, but especially for Jersey City and Hudson County, is used for National budgeting purposes and makes available to our communities the funding needed for our residents.â€
Confirmed Mayors attending Wednesday’s event include:
Steven Fulop (2013 – present)
Jerramiah Healy (2004 – 2013)
L. Harvey Smith (May 2004 – Nov. 2004)
Bret Schundler (1992 – 2001)
Joseph Rakowski (July 1992 – Nov. 1992)
Marilyn Roman (Feb. 1992 – June 1992)
Gerald McCann (1981 – 1985) and (1989 – 1992)
Black Caucus within City Council join efforts with Board of Ed and Mayor to deter Youth Vaping Epidemic
Jersey City – Three members of the Jersey City Council (Joyce Waterman, Denise Ridley, Jermaine Robinson) have introduced legislation that would prohibit the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes in an effort to protect Jersey City youth from the harmful products. Most popular amongst teenagers, the City of Jersey City is quickly moving ahead to implement a local ban, while officials on the federal and state level work on similar legislation to deter underage usage.
Information session on the New Jersey Community College Opportunity Grant will be held on Tuesday, December 3.
October 31, 2019, Jersey City, NJ – A tuition-free college education is attainable for high school graduates as well as career changers, working parents, individuals seeking job advancement, and returning students.
Hudson County Community
College (HCCC), in partnership with the Jersey City Mayor’s Office, will hold
an Information Session about the Community College Opportunity Grant (CCOG) on
Tuesday, December 3, 2019. The session will be held in the City Hall Council
Chambers located at 280 Grove Street in Jersey City. A formal presentation will
begin at
10 a.m. and end at noon.
Hazel Baby & Kids Owners Apply Personal Food Allergy Experience
to Help Others in the Community
Jersey City, NJ, October 31, 2019: Hazel Baby & Kids, a high-end infant and toddler boutique in downtown Jersey City, is kicking off its first neighborhood Teal Pumpkin trick-or-treat event this Halloween. Store owners Elizabeth and Donovan Cain recognize that more and more children today are impacted by peanut, and other food allergies, making Halloween a tricky evening to navigate. Their son is impacted by several food allergies and the Cains are committed to providing Jersey City families with a safe and fun option on Halloween.
“Millions of children are living with life-threatening food allergies, which makes everyday family activities like Halloween a bit scarier, “said Hazel Baby & Kids owner Donovan Cain. “Most of the popular treats we see on holidays like Halloween include the top food allergens which in addition to peanuts, includes milk, eggs and wheat. We know firsthand the risks associated with Halloween for many local children and hope to provide the city with a safe way to enjoy the holiday this year.â€
Hazel Baby & Kids’ flagship location on Montgomery Street in Jersey City will be the center of the Teal Pumpkin event on Halloween from 5pm – 7pm ET. Steps away from the Grove Street PATH station, neighboring businesses including Hound About Town, Cool Vines, Luna, Frankie and The Hair Room JC, among others, have signed on to participate in this first-of-its-kind Jersey City Halloween celebration. Inspired by the Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Teal Pumpkin Project, all participating shops will offer non-candy treats to children trick-or-treating on site. Families will also be invited to participate in an allergy-friend trunk-or-treat extension of the event in a nearby parking lot.
According to FARE, food allergy is a serious and potentially life-threatening medical condition affecting 32 million Americans, and 1 in 13 children. In the U.S., the most common food allergens are milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, soy and wheat. Currently, there is no cure for food allergies.
For more information about food allergies and the Teal Pumpkin Project, visit foodallergy.org. To learn more about the upcoming Teal Pumpkin Event in Jersey City, contact Alyssa Birkhofer at Alyssa.Birkhofer@gmail.com
