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Village Neighborhood Association in Downtown Jersey City Needs Your Help

The Village Neighborhood Association has been doing some wonderful work in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and they can use your help

Here’s how you can help…
THE VNA  NEEDS TO FIND THOSE IN NEED OF HELP
If you are in need of help or know someone else who is need of help, fill out this form and we’ll get on it.
TOMORROW’S SCHEDULE
9:00 – 10:00. If you have a car, this is your moment. We will have “relief baskets” ready at Barry Mansion (83 Wayne Street between Barrow and Jersey). Just pull up, let us know you’re there, and we’ll load you up and tell you what baskets go to what address. Continue reading Village Neighborhood Association in Downtown Jersey City Needs Your Help →
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The Downtown Coalition of Neighborhood Associtations and NO Gas Pipline request your presence At Jersey City -City Hall

 Come to the Event Monday, March 26 7pm-8:30 pm

FERC APPROVES Spectra Pipeline! Pipeline Update Presentation & Panel at City Hall

The Downtown Coalition of Neighborhood Associations (DCNA) and NO Gas Pipeline, together with our panel guests below, will provide an update on the proposed Spectra Energy gas pipeline and what options are available if we need to overturn the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) ruling following the final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) relative to Jersey City. This event will start promptly at 7:00 PM. Q&A to Panel will follow.
  Monday, March 26, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm – PANEL DISCUSSION 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm FILM VIEWING “DON’T BLOW UP”
Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall 230 Grove Street, Jersey City
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued their Final Environment Impact Study (FEIS) two weeks ago approving of Spectra’s plans to build a pipeline through the heart of Jersey City to deliver gas to Manhattan. For those not familiar with the plans, you can find a map of the route as well as other information on the NO Gas Pipeline WEBSITE.
What does this mean for THE VILLAGE section of downtown Jersey City.
This is possibly one of the most important issues to face our neighborhood, and your involvement is key to stopping it.
Check out this NBC report filmed right in our neighborhood HERE
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Jersey City to Rename Street for WWII Hero and Longtime Resident Louis Calamito

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City Council unanimously passes Resolution to name 5th and Monmouth Street in Downtown Jersey City, Louis Calamito Way

 dad-aloneLouis Calamito, a decorated World War II veteran and a longtime resident of Monmouth Street in downtown Jersey City who died in 2005 will be honored In Memoriam when the City of Jersey City re-names the corner of 5th and Monmouth Street “Louis Calamito Way.”

Through the efforts of Jersey City Council President Peter Brennan, Councilman Steve Fulup, the Village Neighborhood Association and Louis Calamito’s son, Vincent, the Resolution to rename the street corner received a unanimous “yes” vote by the City Council on January 26th.  The official unveiling of the street sign will take place March 5th with Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy, Council President Brennan, downtown’s Ward “E” Councilman Fulop attending along with members of the Calamito family. Continue reading Jersey City to Rename Street for WWII Hero and Longtime Resident Louis Calamito →

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The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market Held on Saturday May 15th Brings Out Huge Crowd

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On Saturday, May 15th The Village Neighborhood Association, with the support of 4th Street Arts,  hosted The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market. A few thousand people came out to shop and mingle…

Taking place at the crossroads of 4th Street, Newark Avenue and Brunswick Street, the event featured an array of local artists’ works, the finest up-and-coming bands New Jersey has to offer, and delicious food from local vendors.

See more photos of the day… Continue reading The 2nd Annual Village Art & Flea Market Held on Saturday May 15th Brings Out Huge Crowd →

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4th Street Arts Hosts the 6th Annual 4th Street Art & Music Festival in Jersey City, NJ

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Twelve hours of creativity and fun—October 3, 2009, 10 am-10 pm
On Saturday, October 3, 2009, 4th Street Arts, in cooperation with The Village Neighborhood Association and in tandem with the Jersey City Artists’ Studio Tour, will yet again throw the ultimate celebration for creativity—the 4th Street Art & Music Festival. Continue reading 4th Street Arts Hosts the 6th Annual 4th Street Art & Music Festival in Jersey City, NJ →