Bayonne Buddy Baseball kicked off it’s 5th year last Saturday (5/4/19) with an amazing turnout… 100 players, aged 3-21, all with Special Needs.
What was started five years ago by Pete Amadeo and Elisha DeMaria has become an entire community effort. NYC’s Mr. Met and the Somerset Patriots mascot Sparkee along with the Bayonne High School’s own Bee (Stingers Up!) were all there.
JCs Shehnaaz Dance Academy Dancers Perform Sat, May 18
Students of All Ages Present Classic Bollywood Dance
Founded in 2012, Shehnaaz Dance Academy in Jersey City offers Bollywood dance classes for adults and kids, and on Sat, May 18, the school’s students will present an afternoon of classic Bollywood moves. The show will be held at Cornelia Bradford Elementary School No. 16 in Jersey City; curtain rises at 3 pm.
Shehnaaz Dance Academy offers dance classes in several Jersey City locales including the Boys and Girls Club, and the Performing Arts Workshop. The classes are part of the after-school programs in several Jersey City schools including schools No.16, No. 37, No. 5 and Primary Prep.
“Our Adult BollyHIIT workout and dance choreography
classes are popular and well-known in the Jersey City area,†Founder Shehnaaz Jagasia
says. “Our students have performed at various cultural events in Downtown
Jersey City, and Hoboken, as well as the NYC India Day Parade. In 2018, Shehnaaz Dance Academy
and its Spring Recital 2018 participants were recognized by the Jersey City
Council.â€
Shehnaaz Dance Academy presents twice-yearly recitals for its
students to showcase their talents and hard work, Jagasia says.
“These recitals offer an opportunity for our students to stand confidently on a huge platform, overcome their stage fright, and be lauded for all the efforts they put in throughout the semester,†Jagasia says. “Our audience is wowed by the sheer level of talent and professionalism displayed by our dancers.â€
If you go
Sat, May 18, 3 pm
SHEHNAAZ DANCE ACADEMY RECITAL
Cornelia Bradford Elementary School No. 16
96 Sussex St, JC
(201) 245-0025
VA Claims Clinic Hosted by Office of Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10) in conjunction with The Newark Regional Office
60 Nelson Place, 14th Floor Newark, NJ 07102
Tuesday, April 30, 2019/1PM – 5PM APPOINTMENTS PREFERRED To make an appointment contact Jennifer Myers at jennifer.myers6@va.gov
Learn about VA benefits, including compensation, pension, vocational rehabilitation & employment and education benefits, ebenfits enrollment and VA Healthcare entitlements/eligibility
VA Mobile Vets Unit will be on premises More information contact Jennifer Myers at 973-297-3384 or jennifer.myers6@va.gov Bringing the VA to Veterans
Bayonne’s Taco Bell restaurant located at 21-23 East 53rd Street had its Ribbon Cutting on Friday, April 26, 2019.
Niray Mehta CEO of Yum & Chill Restaurant Group along with his wife, daughter, Assemblywoman Angela Mc Knight, Bayonne Council members: Sharon Nadrowski, Juan Perez, Gary La Pelusa, Sal Gullace, Neil Carroll Jr. and Tom Coughlin President of Bayonne Chamber of Commerce and BCB Bank were on hand for the event.
The eight-hour Adrian Project experience is designed to teach students about the law enforcement side of accounting and to expose them to a potential future career path.
The IRS-Criminal Investigation team will visit Saint Peter’s University to lead a special real-world learning experience titled, the Adrian Project. The Adrian Project is an education and training program designed to introduce students to the law enforcement aspects of a career in accounting and tax.
IRS special agents will lead approximately 30 students as they investigate a mock case where they will be exposed to activities such as interviewing an informant and an accountant, analyzing financial records, conducting foot surveillance, learning defensive tactics techniques and ultimately arresting the criminals.
Students wearing bulletproof vests and holsters with fake guns
Defense training tactic lessons
Students performing an “arrestâ€
Foot surveillance where students will follow their targets using handheld radios
Monday, April 29
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
*If you are interested, Saint Peter’s can share insight on when to come based on your availability
Saint Peter’s University Jersey City campus
McIntyre Conference Center
Contact:
Angeline Boyer
Saint Peter’s University
Work: (201) 761-6238
Cell: (973) 769-6833
Aboyer1@saintpeters.edu
Jersey City’s Stadium Plaza UPS Store located at 321 Route 440 Suite 3(near Acme) opened on July 9th, 2018.
The store offers many services to the Greenville Jersey City area and surrounding areas such as: a convenient mailing address with 360 mailboxes both medium and large available to rent with six and twelve month contracts.
The facility provides printing services, with large format printing a specialty, and they can also print blue prints.
The UPS at Route 440 offers shipping services, notary services, and packing services.
A professional staff is there to assist you made up of Jackie Gilliam, Baseemah Wilson, Nada Abouzid, Serria Tune and Evelyn Jackson who are available to answers your questions and work close with you to achieve all your goals when you visit the store.
You will also ï¬nd workstations for your convenience to complete a project.
If you are a teacher the UPS Store at Rt.440 recognizes your service to the community by providing a special discount for teachers.
There is plenty of parking and the store is open Monday to Friday 9am-7pm, Saturday 9am -5pm, and Sunday 10 am to 2pm.
For information on renting a mailbox or any other services at the 440 UPS Store please call 551-225-3458
Proceeds Benefit Special Olympics New Jersey
Weehawken, NJ – The 33rd annual Lincoln Tunnel Challenge 5K will be held this Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the south tube of the Lincoln Tunnel, starting and ending in Weehawken, NJ. The event is presented by AmeriHealth New Jersey and sponsored by the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey. Academy Bus will also be supporting the event with shuttles back and forth from Manhattan.
“The Lincoln Tunnel Challenge has become an annual tradition that AmeriHealth New Jersey looks forward to each Spring,†said Mike Munoz, president of AmeriHealth New Jersey. “We are proud to serve as the presenting sponsor of this outstanding community event once again and applaud Special Olympics New Jersey for their tireless dedication to promoting the importance of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.â€
Nearly 2,000 runners are expected to participate in this unique run, which starts at 8:00 a.m. for competitive runners and 8:45 a.m. for non-competitive runners and walkers.
As of Wednesday, April 24, 2019, more than $127,000 has been raised by those registered to run, and while the online pre-registration has closed, many are expected to register the morning of the race.
“Over the last 30 years we have received tremendous support from all of our sponsors, hosts and volunteers making this one of our most successful, long-standing events,†says Robert Belfiore, Director of the New Jersey Torch Run and Retired Chief of Port Authority Police of New York & New Jersey. “Because of events like this, the athletes of Special Olympics New Jersey are afforded opportunities to train and compete, develop physical fitness, and experience the joy of sport, completely free of charge.â€
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In addition to AmeriHealth New Jersey and the Law Enforcement Torch Run, this event is hosted by the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey and is made possible by the generous support of Academy Bus, UPS, NJ TRANSIT, WCBS News Radio 880, Taylor Management Company, M & M Sanitation, La Yogurt, Mendon Truck Leasing & Rental, Genpro, Modell’s, and Inserra Supermarkets/Shoprite Hoboken.
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ABOUT SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY:
For the past 50 years, Special Olympics New Jersey has provided year-round sports training and athletic competition in 24 Olympic-type sports for more than 26,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities, completely free of charge. Through the joy and power of sports, athletes are provided opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Visit www.sonj.org for more information.
ABOUT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN:
The Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) is part of an international campaign for Special Olympics coordinated and managed by all divisions of Law Enforcement officers and officials from throughout the world whose mission is to raise dollars and awareness of the Special Olympics movement worldwide. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New Jersey has been recognized for many years as one of the top grassroots fundraising organizations for Special Olympics worldwide. In 2018, the LETR for Special Olympics New Jersey raised more than $4.1 million.
ABOUT AMERIHEALTH NEW JERSEY
For 25 years AmeriHealth New Jersey* has been dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. Our members are at the center of everything we do. Since the onset of the Affordable Care Act, we have been committed to offering health plans on the Individual Marketplace, which has expanded access to coverage for New Jersey residents. We are exclusively focused on New Jersey with plans designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, small- and mid-sized businesses, municipalities and boards of education across the state. We also provide administrative services to self-funded groups. Named one of the Best Places to Work for the past eight years, AmeriHealth New Jersey is located in Cranbury, NJ. For more information visit amerihealthnj.com.
*AmeriHealth Insurance Company of New Jersey | AmeriHealth HMO, Inc.
| The Bridge Art Gallery hosts an exciting art exhibition featuring prominent figures within the comic book industry. Our Special Guest, Joseph Illidge, Editorial Director at A Wave Blue World, will moderate a vibrant panel discussion with these extraordinary artists .12:00 noon Art Exhibition Opens2:00 pm Artist Meet & Greet3:00 pm Panel Discussion Moderated by Joseph Illidge Editorial Director – A Wave Blue WorldParticipating Artists ChrisCross is an illustrator and veteran of the comic book industry, with Marvel Entertainment and DC Entertainment as his two major clients. His client roster also includes Valiant Entertainment and Dark Horse EntertainmentHis best-known works are “Captain Marvel†for Marvel Comics, and titles for DC Comics ranging from “Superman/Batman†to “Justice League of America†to “XERO†written by “Black Panther†author Christopher Priest. Instagram: @chriscrosserx———- Micheline Hess , born and raised in New York City, Micheline Hess started her professional comic book career in the early 90s with Milestone Comics as a colorist. She has several creator owned works such as the award-winning fantasy-adventure comic book series ‘Malice in Ovenland’, ‘The Anansi Kids and the All Saints’ Day Adventure’, and the children’s book ‘The Island Cats of Cunga Ree.’ Instagram: @ovenlandcomic———- Alitha E. Martinez is a comic book artist best known for her work drawing for Marvel’s Iron Man, NBC’s Heroes, and DC’s Batgirl.Martinez has been working at Marvel Comics since the 90s when she got her first major gig as an assistant to Joe Quesada.She co-created the villain Knightfall appearing in Batgirl. She helped create the artwork, including cover art, for the special commemorative issue of Riverdale by Archie Comics. In addition, Martinez contributed drawings for the comic book series World of Wakanda, a spin-off from the Marvel Comics’ Black Panther title that is written by Roxane Gay and Ta-Nehisi Coates.Alitha’s latest work is on Marvel’s critically-acclaimed teen series “Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur”. Instagram: @ariotstorm———- Joseph Illidge is the Editorial Director for A Wave Blue World, working with visionary creators from the comic book and global entertainment industries to develop groundbreaking books celebrating inclusion and heroismA world-builder with experience in high-profile characters and universe development, writer, and public speaker, Joseph was featured in the 2017 History Channel documentary series, “Superheroes Decodedâ€, discussing popular icons from Batman to Luke Cage.In his career, Joseph served as the Executive Editor for the Valiant Entertainment Universe and line of monthly comic books, and Senior Editor for Lion Forge Comics where he spearheaded “Catalyst Primeâ€, the star-studded superhero comic book imprint.Joseph’s first job in the comic book industry was at Milestone Media, Inc., the groundbreaking comic book publisher of inclusive superhero stories and creators of the award-winning animated series “Static Shock†from Warner Bros.Joseph served as an editor on the “Batman†line of comic books for DC Entertainment during the year-long event “Batman: No Man’s Land” and Batman line-wide relaunch.Characters and concepts from Joseph’s editorial tenure at DC Entertainment have appeared on the television shows “Gotham” from FOX and “Arrow” from the CW Network, and “The Dark Knight Rises†film from Warner Bros. Instagram: @illmasterone |
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the City of Bayonne is still accepting volunteers and sponsors for the citywide Earth Day clean-up that is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Mayor Davis said, “We would be happy to accept both individual volunteers and groups. We would like to encourage businesses, organizations, clubs, and others to form groups to participate in the clean-up.†He continued, “We would also be happy to accept individual volunteers. If they are interested, we can place individuals in areas that already have groups formed for the clean-up.â€
Several local businesses have become sponsors of the clean-up and the post-event party from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on the lower level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park. The park is located between Avenue A and Newark Bay. The celebration will include hot dogs and ice cream. A DJ will provide music. A bouncy ride will be available.
Teams will be asked to take photos of the garbage bags collected. The team with the highest number of filled bags will be invited to join Mayor Davis for lunch.
Mayor Davis thanked the businesses that have sponsored the Earth Day activities so far: BCB Community Bank, Catchmaster, Hispano American Travel, Fun Time Inflatables, IMTT, PAL, RWJ Barnabas Health, Rose Kellner’s Allstate Insurance Agency, Vital Signs, Inserra Shop-Rite, the MJ Property Group, and the Bayonne Chamber of Commerce. Earth Day is also sponsored by the City of Bayonne’s Department of Public Works and the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ). Other sponsors would be welcome.
           Anyone interested in volunteering for the clean-up, or who would like to sponsor Earth Day, should contact Camille Burgos or Dee Dee Bottino in the UEZ Office at 201-858-6357 or by e-mail at cburgos@baynj.org. Â
