Education

Hudson County Community College to Honor More Than 1,550 Graduates at 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony

  Hudson County Community College will graduate its largest class ever at their 48th Annual Commencement Ceremony on May 21, 2025 at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

The Class of 2025 is the largest in the College’s History.

  Hudson County Community College (HCCC) will celebrate the academic achievements of more than 1,550 students at the College’s 48th Annual Commencement ceremonies. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Sports Illustrated Stadium, 600 Cape May Street in Harrison, NJ.  The College expects approximately 7,000 graduates, family members, faculty, staff, trustees, and guests to attend.

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General, Local Happenings, REAL ESTATE PROFILES

Jersey City Breaks Ground on Historic Redevelopment Project with 80% Affordable and Workforce Housing

Most Affordable Housing of Any Private Mixed-income Community This Size in the Country

Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins state and local officials to officially break ground on the first building in the long-anticipated Bayfront Redevelopment Project on May 14, 2025, marking a historic milestone in Jersey City’s largest mixed-income community initiative to date.


80% of the units will be dedicated to affordable and workforce housing.

With the Fulop Administration’s stringent affordable housing requirements throughout the entire project, Bayfront will provide the most affordable housing of any private mixed-income community of this size in the country.

    10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025

 Bayfront Redevelopment Site

Kellogg Street & Society Hill Dr. N

Jersey City, NJ

 Mayor Steven Fulop, City Council Members, NJ Economic Development Authority, NJ Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, Pennrose LLC, PATHS Development LLC, Jersey City Together, Bayfront Avisory Committee, Building Trades

General

Catholic Cemeteries- Memorial Day Masses Honoring Our Veteran Heros Monday, May 26, 2025

Join us this Memorial Day as we gather in prayer and gratitude to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation, and all veterans and active-duty military personnel who have served with courage and sacrifice.
As part of the national tribute “Serving God and Country: A Memorial Day Salute to Our Heroes,” our Catholic Cemeteries will host Memorial Day Masses across seven locations on Monday, May 26, at 11:00 a.m.
? A Sacred Tradition of Faith and GratitudeEach year, these special Masses offer a moving opportunity to unite in remembrance, celebrate our freedom, and reflect on the legacy of our fallen heroes. Most services will be held outdoors under canopies with seating provided. Gate of Heaven and Maryrest Cemeteries will hold Masses indoors in their mausoleum chapels.
? Featured Celebration at Holy Cross CemeteryHis Eminence Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D., Archbishop of Newark, will celebrate Mass at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington, NJ, home to the upcoming Open-Air Mausoleum of the Holy Spirit and the Chapel Mausoleum of Our Lady—designed to reflect a peaceful, campus-style atmosphere in harmony with sacred grounds.
? Mass Locations and CelebrantsHoly Cross Cemetery, North ArlingtonCardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., D.D.Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East HanoverMost Reverend Manuel A. Cruz, D.D.Maryrest Cemetery, MahwahMost Reverend Michael A. Saporito, D.D.Saint Gertrude Cemetery, ColoniaMost Reverend Elias R. Lorenzo, O.S.B., D.D.Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey CityMost Reverend Gregory J. Studerus, D.D.Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin LakesVery Reverend John J. Chadwick, S.T.D.Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, East OrangeReverend Philip J. Waters, O.S.B.
?? Honoring Veterans Year-RoundCatholic Cemeteries honors our nation’s heroes not only on Memorial Day, but throughout the year—with monthly remembrance Masses, Veterans Day and Flag Day observances, and the placement of more than 1,000 American flags at the gravesites of interred veterans. These flags remain displayed through Flag Day in June.
? Learn MoreCLICK HERE for full event details, including a special tribute video and FAQs. To speak with a Memorial Planning Advisor, email us at cemetery@rcan.org or explore our ministry by CLICKING HERE.
Events

‘Big Day of Birding’ planned May 17 at Liberty State Park

(“LSP Big Day”, “cedar waxwing”) Bill Lynch.

 New Jersey Conservation Foundation will team up with the Feminist Bird Club of Jersey City, Liberty State Park, and Jersey City Birds for a “Big Day of Birding” at Liberty State Park on Saturday, May 17. The free event includes bird walks at 6 and 9 a.m., and is appropriate for both novice and experienced birders.

 “We will attempt to identify as many species of birds as we can while enjoying good company and the beauty of this urban gem,” said Bill Lynch, New Jersey Conservation’s director of engagement and communications, co-leading the event. “No experience is necessary, and we will bring a scope and extra binoculars for participants to borrow.”

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American DreamWorks, General, Local Happenings

Kitty Spash Garden Opens at DreamWorks Water Park East Rutherford NJ

Photo Courtesy of American Dream Mall, East Rutherford, NJ

DreamWorks Water Park at American Dream in East Rutherford now houses the largest Splash Pad in North America when its Kitty Splash Garden opened on May 7th, 2025

Inspired by the hit preschool show, Gabby’s Doll House is designed just for toddlers and young children.

While the children take to the water, adults can enjoy a full menu of cocktails, beer, and frozen drinks. When the children get hungry, kid-friendly spots like Trolls Ice-Sing Cream, Beach Haven, where your family can enjoy a frozen treat, or a pizza.

Kitty Splash Garden is the newest addition to the 8.5-acre indoor water park—the largest in the U.S. DreamWorks Water Park features 40 water slides and 27 attractions, including:

Thrillagascar and Jungle Jammer (the world’s tallest indoor body slides). The colorful play area includes interactive features, character appearances, and many places for kids to splash, explore, and cool off.

Far Far A Bay Wavepool (the world’s largest indoor surfing wave pool)

DreamWorks DreamRunner (the world’s longest indoor hydromagnetic water coaster)

For more information, visit https://www.americandream.com/venue/dreamworks-water-park

Excerpts of this post appeared in the Bayonne Voice

Politics-

Your Voice Matters: Join the Jersey City Public Library for the 31st District Assembly Forum

Reminder: Join Jersey City Free Public Library, I Love Greenville, and SafeStreetsJC for the 31st District 2025 Assembly Candidate Forum! ? Cunningham Branch Library (275 Martin Luther King Drive)
? Monday, May 12
? 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn where they stand on key issues, and ask your questions. It’s a great way to stay informed and engaged in your community! You can submit your questions for the candidates to address using this link  Gillian Sarjeant-Allen, the Secretary of the Jersey City Free Public Library Foundation and founder of Radical Solutions LLC, and Lewis Spears, Director of the Lee Hagan Africana Studies Center at New Jersey City University, will serve as moderators for the forum. DID YOU KNOW? Jersey City is split between two different state Assembly districts. Not sure which district you’re in? Look for your address on this map. Please register to attend this event with the link below.?
Register Today!
General

New Pope Selected on 4th Ballot

As of this writing, a new Pope has been selected on the Fourth ballot and the name will be announced soon.

The traditional white smoke has been released announcing that the 133 Cardinals in a secret ballot have selected a new Pope to represent the 1. 65 Catholics around the world

Education

Hudson County Community College Online Programs Earn NJEdge ‘Accessibility in Digital Education’ Award

Hudson County Community College Center for Online Learning Executive Director Matthew LeBrake recently accepted the NJEdge “Accessibility in Digital Education” Award at EdgeCon, which was held at Seton Hall University.
–  Hudson County Community College (HCCC) students of all abilities and backgrounds attend classes and complete assignments online with ease, bringing them closer to achieving their academic goals.

In recognition of the College’s ongoing commitment to providing accessible, equitable, and inclusive online learning experiences, Matthew LaBrake, Executive Director of the HCCC Center for Online Learning, recently accepted the NJEdge “Accessibility in Digital Education” Award at EdgeCon held at Seton Hall University. At the event, HCCC Senior Instructional Designer Callie Martin co-presented “Building an Inclusive Future at HCCC” alongside Josh Gaul, NJEdge’s Chief Digital Learning Officer, after completing a multiphase project to improve the accessibility of all Hudson Online courses.

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Bayonne News, Bayonne Observer insidebayonne.com, Sports Limited

MAYOR’S CORNER -Bayonne’s Field of Dreams is Now a Reality

Bayonne Mayor James Davis

    Photo Credit Al Sullivan

  Photo Courtesy of Pete Amadeo-

https://NewJersey. New12.COM

      Saturday, May 3, was a great day in Bayonne. More than a thousand people came out for the dedication ceremony for the new Buddy Baseball field at 11th Street and Avenue E. Buddy Baseball, a great program for children with special needs, has become a cherished part of the community during its ten-year history. In Buddy Baseball, volunteers assist special needs players during the games.

The ceremony marked the happy completion of a $2.4 million construction project that began in September 2024. The City of Bayonne received money for the construction from the federal, state, county governments, and local developers.  Known to many as the Field of Dreams, the renovated ballpark includes a new playing area, artificial turf, bleachers, fencing, handicap access, and an adjoining playground.   We would like to thank all of the public and private sector funders who made this wonderful project possible.   The skilled workers of Picerno-Giordano Construction of Kenilworth built the facility and got it done on time for the start of baseball season.  Public Works Director Tommy Cotter and City Engineer Rob Russo worked hard on this project from start to finish.    

In a special part of the ceremony, the new scoreboard was unveiled to reveal that the City of Bayonne has named the facility Pete Amadeo Field.  Pete, our Superintendent of Recreation, established Buddy Baseball in Bayonne and has made it one of the best recreational programs in our community’s history.  Each day, he leads our Recreation Division with energy and enthusiasm. Naming the field in Pete’s honor was one of Bayonne’s best-kept secrets.  He had no idea that this was happening until the unveiling took place.

I am extremely happy that Pete Amadeo Field is completed and open for the 2025 Buddy Baseball season.  It will provide fun and excitement for children and families for years to come.    

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