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Hudson Then…Again -The Gang that Terrorized Downtown Jersey City in the Late 1800s
The Lava Beds/ Featherstone Gang of the late 1800s and Downtown Jersey City
By Maureen Wlodarczyk
Super Bowl Sunday did not disappoint this year as Big Blue did Jersey proud. For Gang Green fans, there’s always next year. Speaking of gangs, I want to tell you the story of a very different gang of men, the criminal kind, that roamed the streets of Jersey City in the 1800s.
While New York had its infamous gangs like those depicted in the memorable film, Gangs of New York, its neighbor was no different. In the 19th century, Jersey City was home to many gangs who claimed specific streets and neighborhoods as their turf. These hoodlums instilled fear in residents and business owners, committing robbery, burglary, assault, extortion and even murder. Those they victimized were afraid to testify against them, making it difficult for law enforcement to arrest and incarcerate them. One of the worst of these Jersey City gangs was the Lava Beds, also known as the Featherstone gang, which operated in what was then the Sixth Ward, a poor immigrant neighborhood. Continue reading Hudson Then…Again -The Gang that Terrorized Downtown Jersey City in the Late 1800s
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From Across the River: Images and Reflections of September 11th from the Jersey Side
By Sally Deering
On the morning of the 9/11 attack, Jersey City photographer Sandra Swieder grabbed her camera and notebook and headed to the waterfront where she captured the heroic rescue and recovery efforts of firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, EMTs and other volunteers. In the days and months that followed, Swieder continued to photograph and collect stories from survivors, witnesses and emergency responders this side of the Hudson.
 On Sept. 1 and running through Sept. 15, Art House Productions, a non-profit organization committed to the development and presentation of performing and visual arts in Jersey City presents “From Across the River,” a photography exhibition by Swieder that captures the events of September 11th from the New Jersey perspective. Continue reading From Across the River: Images and Reflections of September 11th from the Jersey Side
65th Tony Awards- River View Observer was there!
On Sunday June 12th the 65th Annual Tony Awards were held at the Beacon Theater and our Photographer Steve Mack was there to capture all the excitement.
Hudson County Nominee Tammy Blanchard arrived at the Red Carpet as did Al Puccino, Christie Brinkley, Lynn Redgrave, Kelsey Grammer, Brooke Shields, John Legusiamo, and others.
See all the photo’s by Steveamack.com
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Saint Peter’s College Launches Largest Capital Campaign in the College’s History
Students at the Center: The Campaign for Saint Peter’s College to Raise $62 Million to Benefit Fundamental Elements Including Academics, Jesuit Mission, Athletics, Endowment and the
Construction of the College’s First Ever Student Center
Jersey City, N.J. – May 7, 2011 – Saint Peter’s College has officially launched the public phase of the most transformational capital campaign the College has ever seen, Students at the Center: The Campaign for Saint Peter’s College. With a minimum goal of $62 million, the construction of the College’s first ever student center stands at the heart of this comprehensive Campaign. In addition, the Campaign will help to grow the College’s endowment and The Saint Peter Fund, formerly known as the annual fund, as well as invest in Saint Peter’s Jesuit mission and identity, academics and athletics. Continue reading Saint Peter’s College Launches Largest Capital Campaign in the College’s History
Emmy-Winner Tammy Blanchard shows her Funny Side with Daniel Radcliffe in Hit Broadway Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Tryingâ€
Playing a Comedic Bombshell with a Grown Up Harry Potter
 By Sally Deering
 Harry Potter’s all grown up and nobody knows that better than Emmy-winning actress Tammy Blanchard of Bayonne who shows off her comic side as a ditsy bombshell trying to seduce Daniel Radcliffe eight shows a week in the Broadway revival of “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Known to audiences for playing dramatic roles in “Rabbit Hole” with Nicole Kidman and “Sybil” with Jessica Lange (among others) Blanchard turns to her comedic instincts and pulls out all the stops as a Broadway comedienne.
Blanchard’s repertoire of serious Broadway, TV and film roles includes  an Emmy Award winning performance as young Judy Garland in “Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows,” and a Tony nomination for her Broadway debut as Louise in “Gypsy” opposite Bernadette Peters. She played an unstable young woman trying to find herself in “Bella” and her portrayal of the title role in the remake of “Sybil” with Jessica Lange is so emotionally searing, she rips the heart right out of your chest. Continue reading Emmy-Winner Tammy Blanchard shows her Funny Side with Daniel Radcliffe in Hit Broadway Musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Tryingâ€
River View Observer Cover Story-Share your Holiday Spirit with our Soldiers Overseas!
Knights before Christmas!
 By Sally Deering
The classic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life!” is a holiday tradition that seems to make us all remember the true spirit of Christmas isn’t how much money you spend, but the friends and family who stick by you when the chips are down.
 As we all get ready to spend the holidays with family and friends, let’s not forget the more than 1.5 million U.S. Servicemen-and-women deployed overseas and on active duty here in the states who won’t be home this holiday to eat dinner with the family or steal a Christmas kiss under the mistletoe. Continue reading River View Observer Cover Story-Share your Holiday Spirit with our Soldiers Overseas!
Dining Out -Hendrickson’s Restaurant- Hearty Fare at an Old World Inn
 River View Observer Restaurant Views:
Hendrickson’s Restaurant features Old World Charm in the 21st Century
by Sally Deering Â
 
A step inside Hendrickson’s in Bayonne is like a step back in time with its dark-wood, low-lighting and in the back dining room wooden booths upholstered in dark green leather and photographs of Bayonne history on the walls. It has the feeling of a Bavarian ale house from back in the day, hearty portions of steak and chops, but Henrickson’s has kept in step with times by offering Italian, Mexican and All-American family fare. They even have a children’s menu!
Continue reading Dining Out -Hendrickson’s Restaurant- Hearty Fare at an Old World Inn
Bayonne High School Presents “A Christmas Carol”
River View Observer Best Pick for Local High School Theatrical Production for the Christmas Season!
              PERFORMANCE    DATES:Â
Dec. 3 & 4 -7pm
Dec. 5 -2pm
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All performances held in the Alexander X. O’Connor Auditorium at Bayonne High School
http://www.seatyourself.biz/bhsdramasociety
$12 Adult
$10 Student/Senior
For tickets to “A Christmas Carol” please visit our website at www.bhsdramasociety.com or call the box office at (201) 858-0071.
“WIN SCROOGE’S MONEY”
BHS DRAMA SOCIETY PARENTS ASSOCIATION SELLING 50/50s
The BHS Drama Society Parents Association are sellling 50/50s, “Win Scrooge’s Money.” The cost of each 50/50 is $100.00.
Only 200 tickets are being sold. If all tickts are sold, the winner will take home $10,000,00.
If anyone would like to purchase one, please call 201-858-0071 or email
BHSdramasociety@aol.com and leave your name and number and the
BHS Drama Society Parents Association will get back to you.
Tickets will be drawn on Sunday December 5th, 2010 by Scrooge himself after the final performance of “A Christmas Carol.”Â
