Perfect game proclamation: Mayor Jimmy Davis issued a proclamation honoring Anthony Klich, Jr. for pitching a perfect game in Pony League Baseball on May 6. Anthony and his family visited the Office of the Mayor for the presentation of the proclamation. Pictured left to right: Anthony Klich, Sr., Anthony Klich, Jr., Kayla Klich, Marie Klich, and Mayor Davis.
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that he has presented a proclamation to Anthony Klich, Jr., a Bayonne resident who pitched a perfect game in the Pony League last month. In a perfect game, none of the batters from the opposing team ever gets on base.
Chuck Wepner and Linda Wepner with Stallone Impersonator at Bayonne’s premiere of CHUCK at Frank’s Theater on May 12th, 2017
By Joe Calamito
Photos by Steve Mack
I am certain that audiences all over the world are going to fall in love with the movie CHUCK starring Liev Schreiber as Chuck Wepner and Naomi Watts as Chuck’s wife Linda.
This movie is a tough, gritty, “other side of the tracks,” love story.
It combines boxing with romance, personal pain and triumph.
It’s also about, loss, human error, redemption and pride.
CHUCK lets you see Wepner with his goodness (Never knew he wrote poetry), and his human frailty, his run in with the law, his partying, his coming to grips with the man he should become.
Schreiber in his performance also makes you really like Chuck Wepner and what’s not to like, in real life Chuck Wepner is a likeable guy.
I first met him right after he fought Muhammad Ali in the mid- seventies and have run into him on many occasions through the years, he always offers a big smile and a hello to everyone he meets.
So that is why at the Premiere of CHUCK at Bayonne’s Frank Theater on Friday, May 12th family, friends and fans of Chuck Wepner joined together in his honor, and were proud of Bayonne’s favorite son.
Chest busting proud, wide smiles proud, back slapping proud.
Bayonne loves Chuck Wepner and perhaps after you watch the movie CHUCK you will too, and feel proud that Chuck Wepner got the shot to fight Muhammad Ali and the recognition he deserved for being the inspiration for the movie Rocky.
In reality, CHUCK the movie is letting the world know “Chuck Wepner is the real Rocky.” The Everyman who beats the odds.
And that is a cause we all can get behind.
Here are some photos by Steve Mack from May 12th Premiere event of the movie Chuck in Bayonne
Front Row Ray Greeves, Bruce Dillin, Chris Patella ,(Back Row )Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis far left with Linda Wepner, Stallone Impersonator, Champ Chuck Wepner, Assemblyman Nicholas A. Chiaravalloti at the Premiere of CHUCK at Frank’s Theater on May 12th, 2017 Chuck Wepner and his Wife Linda arrive for the premiere of CHUCK at Bayonne’s Frank Theater on May 12th, 2017Chuck Wepner with wife Linda addresses the audience at the premiere of CHUCK also in photo Chris PatellaFamily, friends and fans wait for the premiere of CHUCK to beginPirates greet Chuck Wepner with Bayone Mayor Jimmy Davis and Bruce Dillin at Otaiko Restaurant before the premiere of CHUCKAudience at Fank’s Theater Bayonne for premiere of CHUCK
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Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis with members of Atlantic Realty of Woodbridge
(Bayonne, NJ) – Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis today announced the sale of approximately 30 acres of the former Military Ocean Terminal (“MOTBYâ€) to Atlantic Realty of Woodbridge. Atlantic Realty was designated the developer in 2006 under Mayor Doria. The plan calls for construction of 525 residential units, park space, new roads and addition to the Hudson River Walkway. The Project has long been delayed by lawsuits that were finally settled in the spring of 2015 under Mayor Davis. According to the Developer, Jack Halpern, they hope to be under construction by the fall or early spring of 2018 at the latest. Continue reading Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis Announces Sale of Bayonne Bay West→
The cheerleaders of Bayonne Elite (ages 4-18) spent St. Patrick’s Day Weekend competing against hundreds of other teams from around the country at the Battle at the Capitol National Competition hosted by Coastal Cheer & Dance. Around 200 athletes, accompanied by their coaches & family members, traveled to National Harbor, MD with only one mission – to take over the capitol.
All 9 teams from the organization, including their two exhibition teams, performed during the two-day competition. Out of the remaining seven teams, Diamonds (large senior level 3) and Rubies (large peewee level 2) came home with National Titles. The highlight of the weekend was when Onyx, their Senior Level 4 Team, was crowned National Champions and received the highest combined score of all the Level 4 teams who competed, in spite of having to restart their routine after a teammate was injured.
Interested in joining the Elite Family? For more information about tryouts or to schedule a walk through of the facility, please email [email protected]
Photo by Caryn La Greca
Some of the coaches with Mayor Jimmy Davis presenting this years awards.
MUSIC BROADWAY BAYONNE -FRIDAY MARCH 24th LIVE MUSIC ON BROADWAY RETURNS TO BAYONNE AREA VENUES, FEATURING TALENTED ENTERTAINERS AT NINE VENUES
Music Broadway Bayonne Friday, March 24th , 2017 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 13th week pairs local musicians with some of Bayonne’s excellent dinner venues.
Going out to dine Friday night March 24th ? Visit one of these fine establishments and listen to some fantastic music.
Greg Aulden appearing at KP Sarelli’s Restaurant Bayonne
Click on the restaurants and tavern names to find out more about these fine Bayonne establishments
The Bayonne Police Department Rescheduled the Vehicle Auction until Tuesday, March 21 announced Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis The Vehicle Auction is being held at 9:30 a.m., at the Bayonne Police Pound, 330 Hook Road, in Bayonne. The vehicles that will be featured at the auction came into the possession of the Police Department as a result of abandonment or failure of owners to claim them. The vehicles scheduled to be auctioned on Tuesday, March 21, will be available for inspection by prospective bidders on Monday, March 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bayonne Police Pound.
This auction was scheduled originally for March 14, but was postponed, due to inclement winter weather on that date.
The Police Department advises prospective buyers that all of the vehicles are in used condition. They may be inoperable, may be missing parts, may require repairs, or may have defects that re not readily apparent. Each item is being offered as is. The minimum bid price shall be $200 per vehicle unless otherwise specified. One vehicle listed for the auction has a minimum bid price of $6,000. An additional fee of $2 for a junk title certificate shall be charged for each vehicle being auctioned.
Buyers must pay in full, either in cash or by certified check, at the time of sale. Buyers must remove the purchased vehicles from the pound no later than three days after the date of sale. The purchase of any vehicle not removed from the pound after three days following the sale may be declared void, and the monies paid by the successful bidder would be forfeited.
The Police Department expects thirty-five vehicles to be available at the auction. The Bayonne Police Department reserves the right to withdraw any of the vehicles from the sale. This sale of motor vehicles bars all claims of interest in said motor vehicles except for the purchasers. The Police Department reserves the right to reject any and all bids for the vehicles. In the event of the last-minute addition of new items to the auction, any terms or conditions applying to their sale at auction would be announced.
The auction scheduled by the Police Department for March 21 is the third such event planned for 2017. The Bayonne Police Department holds such auctions from time to time. Other police auctions that may take place in 2017 would be announced as events may warrant.
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced several temporary changes In anticipation of Tuesday’s expected snowstorm, in parking, street-sweeping, and recycling.
The City of Bayonne has announced that a No Parking policy will be in effect from midnight Monday night through midnight Tuesday night in several specified areas. During that time, there will be no parking allowed on the north side of 5thStreet from Orient to Broadway; no parking on the west side of Avenue C from 25th Street to 26th Street; no parking on the east side of Avenue C from 27th Street to 28th Street; no parking on the east side of Broadway from 5th Street to 50th Street; and no parking on the west side of Broadway from 5th Street to 40th Street.
Garbage pick-ups on Broadway will take place at midnight on Monday night, so please set out your garbage well in advance on Monday night.
Beginning Tuesday morning, March 14, street-sweeping will be suspended until further notice.
Beginning Tuesday, March 14, there will be no curbside pick-ups of televisions until further notice.
On Tuesday, March 14, the citywide scrap metal pick-up will not take place.
Mayor Jimmy Davis announced that the Bayonne Police Department will hold a public auction of motor vehicles on Tuesday, March 14, at 9:30 a.m., at the Bayonne Police Pound, 330 Hook Road, in Bayonne. The vehicles that will be featured at the auction came into the possession of the Police Department as a result of abandonment or failure of owners to claim them. The vehicles scheduled to be auctioned on Tuesday, March 14, will be available for inspection by prospective bidders on Monday, March 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bayonne Police Pound.
MUSIC BROADWAY BAYONNE -FRIDAY MARCH 3rd LIVE MUSIC ON BROADWAY RETURNS TO BAYONNE AREA VENUES, FEATURING TALENTED ENTERTAINERS AT EIGHT VENUES
Music Broadway Bayonne Friday, March 3rd , 2017 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 10th week pairs local musicians with some of Bayonne’s excellent dinner venues.
Going out to dine Friday night March 3rd ? Visit one of these fine establishments and listen to some fantastic music.
Click on the restaurants and tavern names to find out more about these fine Bayonne establishments
The Bayonne Police Department will hold a public auto auction Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis announced the auction will be held Tuesday, February 7, at 9:30 a.m., at the Bayonne Police Pound, 330 Hook Road, in Bayonne. The vehicles that will be featured at the auction came into the possession of the Police Department as a result of abandonment or failure of owners to claim them.
The vehicles scheduled to be auctioned on Tuesday, February 7, will be available for inspection by prospective bidders on Monday, February 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Bayonne Police Pound.
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