NJ Turnpike Interchange 14A Three Week Schedule Oct. 20, 2017

The following work is scheduled over the next three weeks:

 

Toll Plaza

• East side (entering 14A): renovation of existing Toll Utility Building continues.

Ramps between the Toll Plaza and the Hudson County Extension (HCE)

• Local street level work at Garfield, Avenue C and JFK Boulevard bridges will resume in the Fall of 2017. This work will be supported by Jersey City and Bayonne Police as needed.

Avenue E / Proposed Roundabout

• New roadway construction on Avenue E between 51st Street and 53rd Street continues.

• New bridge construction activities continue.

• Asphalt paving will resume on Avenue E during the week of 10/23/17.

Connector Bridge (Bridge from the Toll Plaza to Port Jersey Boulevard)

• Traffic was shifted onto the new Connector Bridge in a two-way temporary traffic pattern. Please CLICK HERE for graphic.

• Pedestrian usage of the bridge for access to and from Port Jersey Boulevard continues to be prohibited. Please CLICK HERE for shuttle bus pamphlet.

• On Sunday, 11/05/17, NJ Transit Light Rail Service between 34th Street Station in Bayonne and Danforth Avenue Station in Jersey City will be maintained via NJ Transit bus service, 3:00AM Sunday morning through 7:00PM Sunday evening. During this period, bridge construction work will be performed over the NJ Transit and Conrail train tracks.

Route 440 and Pulaski Street Intersection / Jughandle

• Ramp roadway construction continues.

• Ramp structure construction to southbound Route 440 continues.

• During the weekend of November 10, 2017, there will be weekend lane closures on northbound and southbound Route 440 between Pulaski Street and Harbor Drive for asphalt paving work. Work will be supported by Bayonne Police. 

Ramp Area East of Route 440

• New ramp construction continues.

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In an Effort to Spur Blood Donations after the Summer Lull, the Event Encourages Public Safety Employees, Community Residents and Local Workers to Donate and Help Save Lives  

The City of Jersey City is once again partnering with the American Red Cross and Suburban Propane to host the 3^rd annual Jersey City Police and Fire 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive.  As part of the nationwide partnership with 911Day.org, an organization supporting the nationâ€s largest day of charitable engagement, everyone is invited and encouraged to partake in this special event.  The blood drive is a unique way to commemorate the solemn day while potentially saving a life.  Jersey City played a critical role in the response and recovery efforts on September 11^th, 2001 as the first point of refuge for hundreds of people who evacuated the World Trade Center and lower Manhattan.  The blood drive event places an emphasis on community preparedness and we believe volunteer blood donors will help this endeavor through this partnership.  The blood drive will be operating from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a ceremony at 11 a.m.

 Monday, September 11, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Ceremony with Dignitaries at 11:00

Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson 

2 Exchange Place Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 

Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop

Jersey City Public Safety Director James Shea

American Red Cross Representatives

Jersey City Police & Fire Department Members

Suburban Propane CEO Michael Stivala

Blood & Platelet Donors

911Day.org,

www.cityofjerseycity.com

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The following work is scheduled over the next three weeks:   Toll Plaza East side (entering 14A): renovation of existing Toll Utility Building continues. Ramps between the Toll Plaza and the Hudson County Extension (HCE) Widening construction on the ramps to and from the westbound and eastbound HCE is complete to the extent possible and the final alignment has been implemented. Asphalt resurfacing of the ramps will be performed in 2017. Local street level work at Garfield, Avenue C and JFK Boulevard bridges will resume in the Spring of 2017. This work will be supported by Jersey City and Bayonne Police as needed. Avenue E / Proposed Roundabout New roadway construction on Avenue E near 53rd Street continues.  Northbound Avenue E was shifted into a new temporary alignment between 50th Street and 51st Street. Please CLICK HERE for more information and graphic. During the week of 06/06/17, crews will begin erecting structural steel within dedicated work zones during normal daytime hours. Work will be supported by Bayonne Police as needed.  During the weeks of 06/12/17 and 06/19/17, nighttime detours of northbound Avenue E, 50th Street to 52nd Street, will be required for approximately one (1) week in support of bridge steel erection.  Normal traffic patterns will be restored at the end of each work shift. Work will be supported by Bayonne Police. Connector Bridge (Bridge from the Toll Plaza to Port Jersey Boulevard) Traffic was shifted onto the new Connector Bridge in a two-way temporary traffic pattern. Please CLICK HERE for graphic. Pedestrian usage of the bridge for access to and from Port Jersey Boulevard continues to be prohibited. Please CLICK HERE for shuttle bus pamphlet. Route 440 and Pulaski Street Intersection / Jughandle Ramp roadway construction continues. Ramp structure construction to southbound Route 440 continues. In mid-June 2017, nighttime roadwork will be performed in the Pulaski Street & Northbound Route 440 intersection. Lane closures and temporary detours are required to perform the work. Work will be supported by Bayonne Police. Ramp Area East of Route 440 New ramp construction continues. Retaining wall construction continues. Bridge deck construction on the bridge structure over Pulaski Street continues. In early-July 2017, nighttime detours of the Pulaski Street Jughandle will be required for approximately one (1) week in support of bridge steel erection. Work will be supported by Bayonne Police. ###   If you have any questions about the 14A Improvement Project, please call the toll-free hotline at 1-800-671-6872, or email info@njta14a.com anytime. Thank you.   For full project details, contact information, traffic advisories, and informational pamphlets, please visit the NJTA 14A Website.   For information about the Bayonne Bridge, please click here.

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“Induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame is the highest civilian honor that our State can bestow on someone,” said John Keegan, Chairman Emeritus of the NJHOF Foundation Board. “Itâ€s a celebration of New Jersey and its greatest achievers, and a recognition of role models for our next generation. This is New Jerseyâ€s version of the Academy Awards, so attendees can expect some surprise celebrity appearances.”

The recipients of the second annual Arête Scholarship will also be recognized at the Induction Ceremony. Named for the Greek concept of “Arête” meaning the realization of oneâ€s highest potential, these $5,000 scholarships are awarded to New Jersey high school seniors to help them achieve their potential. Students can apply for scholarships online at www.NJHallofFame.org/arete before the deadline on March 17, 2017. The Arête Scholarship is provided in partnership with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA).

CAROL HIGGINS CLARK, Washington Twp, NJ
Raised in Washington Township, Bergen County, NJ, Clark began her career as a mystery author re-typing mother Mary Higgins Clarkâ€s manuscripts. The author of the popular Regan Reilly series, she has also co-authored a best-selling holiday-themed suspense series with her mother.

CONNIE CHUNG, Middletown, NJ
This longtime Middletown, NJ, resident is a renowned journalist who has hosted 20/20 and the CBS Evening News. In 1993, she became the first woman to co-anchor CBS Evening News, as well as the first Asian and the second woman to anchor one of Americaâ€s major network newscasts. She has been an anchor and reporter on NBC, CBS, ABC, CNN, and MSNBC.

CONNIE FRANCIS, Newark, NJ
Singer, composer, actress, entertainer, and publisher Connie Francis was born in Newark, NJ, and educated at Arts High School, Newark. She has toured the US, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Europe, owned publishing companies, and has made many records from the 1950s onward including hits like “Whoâ€s Sorry Now” and “Stupid Cupid.”

TOMMY JAMES, Cedar Grove, NJ
American pop-rock musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, Tommy James is most widely known as the leader of the 1960s rock band Tommy James and the Shondells. The group first recorded at a local radio station in 1964, and became best known for their hits “Hanky Panky” and “I Think Weâ€re Alone Now.” James eventually went solo and recorded two Billboard Hot 100 top 20 chart hits, along with eleven other Hot 100 hits.

CARLI LLOYD, Mount Laurel, NJ
Lloyd is an American professional soccer midfielder who currently plays for the Houston Dash in the National Womenâ€s Soccer League (NWSL) and the United States womenâ€s national soccer team. She is a FIFA Womenâ€s World Cup winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Lloyd scored the gold medal-winning goals in the finals of the 2008 Summer Olympics, the 2012 Summer Olympics, and the 2015 FIFA Womenâ€s World Cup. She represented the United States at three FIFA Womenâ€s World Cup tournaments: the 2007 FIFA Womenâ€s World Cup, in which she helped the U.S. win bronze; the 2011 FIFA Womenâ€s World Cup, in which the U.S. won silver; and the 2015 FIFA Womenâ€s World Cup, where Lloyd scored a hat trick in the final, captaining the U.S. to its third title. Ms. Lloyd is a native of Delran Township and now lives in Mount Laurel, NJ.

CAROL BLAZEJOWSKI, Elizabeth, NJ
Blazejowski is the former Olympian and Basketball Hall of Famer, and three-time All-American at Montclair State (1976-1978). She won the inaugural Wade Trophy as the nationâ€s finest collegiate female player in 1978 and led the nation in scoring with 33.5 points per game in 1976-77 and 38.6 points per game in 1977-78. She was Captain of the 1980 womenâ€s Olympic basketball team, and member of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Womenâ€s Basketball Hall of Fame. She worked in the front office of NBA and currently is Associate VP at Montclair State University.

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Along with Mayor James Davis and the Bayonne City Council also in attendance  was the Bayonne Police and Fired Departments, many Bayonne schools, clubs, and organizations, Mickey McCabe was in attendance from  McCabe EMT service, a touching moment was McCabe’s EMT workers carrying a banner for slain New York EMT Worker EMT Yadira Arroyo who lost her life on St. Patrick’s Day in the Bronx.

Bayonne  local unions, and Bayonne businesses took part in the parade like Investors Bank, ATA Bayonne Karate, CarePoint and Jersey City Medical Center.

The residents in Bayonne came out in full force and lined both sides of Broadway to watch the parade. 

See some of the photos here more photos and video’s at 

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Please check the ad  below  for times and events.

 Holy Rosary Parish  is located at 344 Sixth Street in Historic  Downtown Jersey City 201-795-0120  and welcomes all new members to the community and former parishioners   to come celebrate the Lenten and Easter Season at Holy Rosary.

Founded in 1885, Holy Rosary Church is the oldest Italian Roman Catholic Church in the state of New Jersey. Itâ€s congregation now reflects the growing “tapestry of nations” that makes up the demographics of downtown Jersey City.  

See our Easter Mass Schedule on this website

To view the Holy Rosary Church website visit http://www.holyrosarychurch.com/

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Music Broadway Bayonne Friday, February 17th is  sponsored by Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis and the Bayonne Urban Enterprise Zone a program for the city of Bayonne that  is a wonderful way to get out, go for dinner and listen to young talented musicians play while you dine. Live Music on Broadway now in its 8th week pairs local musicians with some of Bayonne’s excellent dinner venues.

Going out to dine Friday night February 17th ?  Visit one of these fine establishments and listen to some fantastic music.

Click on their name to find out more about these fine Bayonne establishments 

Bella Sorrellas Restauant    1020 Broadway    7pm   Rob & Scott

Butero’s          184 Broadway …           7pm               Bob & Norm

KP Sarelli’s Restaurant   241 Broadway        7pm   Greg Aulden

La Guardiola  819 Broadway                        7pm   Dave Bandinelli

Mona Lisa  165 Broadway…6pm                               George Orlando 

MezCal Kitchen  482 Broadway…                      7pm   Domino Effect 

Perk Up Cafe  317 Broadway…                              6:30 Dave Watson 

The Rock 206 Broadway Bayonne…            6pm     Piano Bill & Jennie 

The Vic Tavern 107 Hobart Ave…                 4:00 pm   Dave Bandinelli

For more information call the Bayonne UEZ

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