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Education

Hudson County Community College Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Governance Council Puts the College at Forefront of Technological Advances  

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) instituted the HCCC Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Governance Council (AISGC) to ensure students, faculty, and staff learn to engage AI ethically and effectively, and to empower the entire community. Pictured here, HCCC faculty at a recent event.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we learn, work and live. Hudson County Community College (HCCC) is addressing the advantages and challenges posed by this rapidly evolving and transformative technology through the formation of the HCCC Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Governance Council (AISGC).

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Local Events

List of Events for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, June 16,17,18 for Jersey City, Bayonne, Hoboken and Secaucus

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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Event Name: Yarn Group & Knitting Class
Location: Bayonne Public Library, 697 Avenue C, Bayonne, NJ 07002
Time: 6:00 PM
Details: A community crafting event held at the public library tailored for knitters and crafters of all skill levels to socialize, learn new techniques, and share projects.

Event Name: Movies in the Park: Wicked for Good
Location: Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs / Local Park Venue, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Time: 8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Details: An outdoor summer community movie screening event presented by the city’s cultural department for all ages.

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Local Events

Events for Jersey City, Hoboken, Bayonne and Secaucus For Friday, March 6th, Saturday, March 7th, and Sunday, March 8th 2026

Friday, March 6, 2026
JC Fridays: Spring Edition
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Art House Productions, 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City
Arts & Culture Festival
Description: A city-wide celebration of the arts featuring free exhibitions, performances, and studio tours.

Ghana Flag Raising Ceremony
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 280 Grove Street, Jersey City
Community/Cultural
Official ceremony celebrating Ghana’s independence at Jersey City City Hall.

Fastlife After Work Party
5:00 PM
The Ashford, 145 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Nightlife
After-work social event featuring DJ Fastlife, Smoke Black, and Ralphie Mercado.

Christine Santelli & Heather Hardy Live
7:30 PM
Location: 503 Social Club, 503 3rd Street, Hoboken
Live Music (Blues/Americana)
A soulful evening with Grammy-nominated songwriter Christine Santelli and violinist Heather “Lil’ Mama” Hardy.
Cost: $20 advance / $25 at door; BYOB.

All That Roxx Live
9:00 PM
Pig and Parrot Last Resort, 125 Washington Street, Hoboken
Live Music
High-energy live performance by the band All That Roxx.
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Saturday, March 7, 2026
Spring Craft Beer Tasting
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: Pint Bar, 34 Wayne Street, Jersey City
Type: Food & Drink
Description: Hosted by the Jersey City Kiwanis Club, featuring a selection of spring craft beers.

2026 St. Patrick’s Day Parade (JC)
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Jersey City
Type: Parade/Holiday
Description: The annual Jersey City St. Patrick’s Day celebration through the city streets.

Hoboken LepreCon Bar Crawl
12:00 PM
Various Bars, Hoboken
Social/Holiday
The massive annual St. Paddy’s themed bar crawl across Hoboken.

Where Deep Waters Cross featuring Carolyn Dorfman Dance
7:30 PM
White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave, Jersey City
Dance/Multidisciplinary
A collaboration between Carolyn Dorfman Dance and Jersey City Poet Laureate Rashad Wright.

Chess Tournament at Cafe Lafayette
10:00 AM
Cafe Lafayette, 74 Maple Street, Jersey City
Competition
Description: Competitive tournament with cash prizes for the top three finishers.



Sunday, March 8, 2026

(International Women’s Day)
Siren Song: International Women’s Day Celebration
1:00 PM
902 Brewing Co., 101 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City
Live Music & Art
Showcase of local women-fronted musical acts and artists to raise funds for women’s initiatives.

In Her Footsteps: A Celebration of Women in History
Time: 1:00 PM
Museum of Jersey City History, 298 Academy Street, Jersey City
Immersive Multimedia/History
Interactive experience featuring actors portraying influential women from history.

International Women’s Day Run (5K)
10:00 AM
Overpeck County Park, 40 Fort Lee Road, Leonia (near Secaucus)
Fitness/Charity
Inaugural 5K run/walk benefitting JBWS survivors of domestic abuse.

The Currys Live
3:00 PM
Hoboken
Live Music (Indie Folk-Rock)
Description: Harmony-driven performance by the indie band The Currys; kids are welcome for free.
Cost: $20

Jersey City News

Solomon Administration Announces Community Meetings Across All Six Wards to Address City Budget

Solomon announces budget meetings

Mayor Solomon Announces Community Meetings Across All Six Wards to Address City Budget 

A series of facilitated dialogues will engage community leaders, elected officials, and residents in constructive conversations about the city’s fiscal challenges 

Mayor James Solomon today announced a series of community meetings across all six wards of Jersey City, designed to engage residents and community leaders in open, constructive dialogue about the city’s budget challenges. The meetings represent the administration’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and inclusive civic participation as the city navigates a critical fiscal moment. 

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Jersey City News

Jersey City Mayor Elect James Solomon Announces Laura Bustamante as Chief of Staff

 

 Jersey City Mayor-elect James Solomon announced the first member of his senior leadership team today: Laura Bustamante will serve as his Chief of Staff. 

Bustamante has deep roots in Jersey City, having previously served as Solomon’s chief of Staff during his time on the City Council. She was also the Political Director and Deputy State Director, covering North Jersey, for U.S. Senator Andy Kim. 

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DAILY EVENTS

Thursday, November 20th, Events for Jersey City, Hoboken and Bayonne NJ

Jersey City home of Liberty Science center

Events in Jersey City

Live Music: Brent Birckhead Jazz 

 The Jersey City Theater Center will open its 20th Anniversary Season with a performance by saxophonist Brent Birckhead and his band. A free reception will follow the performance.

White Eagle Hall, 337 Newark Ave.

 7:30 p.m.. 

LSC After Dark: ’90s Night  An adults-only Thursday night event at the Liberty Science Center featuring DJs, dancing, themed laser and planetarium shows, food, and drinks.

 Liberty Science Center, 222 Jersey City Blvd.

6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. 

29th Annual Toy Drive Donations: The Office of Cultural Affairs is accepting donations for its annual toy drive.

Various locations, including the Office of Cultural Affairs at 194 Newark Ave.

 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. 

Historic Downtown Farmers Market: A farmers’ market offering fresh and local produce.

Grove Street PATH Plaza.

3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. 

Events in Hoboken

Downtown Farmers Market 

 A farmers’ market offering fresh produce and goods from local New Jersey farms and businesses.

 Garden Street Plaza at Garden and Fourth Street.

 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.. 

Clueless Comedy: A stand-up comedy fundraiser. Check event details for the specific location in Hoboken.

8:00 p.m.. 

Events in Bayonne

Bayonne Elks Special Friends Dance 

An event for individuals with special needs hosted by the Bayonne Elks.

Bayonne Elks Lodge.  6:00 p.m.. 

Education

Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children Sends 6 Teens to U.S. Space Academy, 4, from Jersey City Schools

From left to right: Mila Varela, Alejandro Diaz, Annalise De Leon, Jadyra Amaya-Garcia, and Chris Liivicota

The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC), a partner of the Archdiocese of Newark, recently gave six incoming high school seniors from archdiocesan Catholic schools the summer of a lifetime by providing scholarships to attend the prestigious Advanced Space Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala.

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