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Information, emotions and understanding are all transmitted by sound. We all want to be able to communicate and connect to those around us.
Come celebrate the Sounds of Summer at Wise Hearing during our 5-Day better hearing health experience on August 19th–23rd, 2024. As a special service to our patients, we are offering a FREE 30-day, risk free trial of the latest hearing technology.
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HUDSON HAPPENINGS Senator Booker’s Summer Tour Comes to Bayonne Waterfront
On August 12, U.S. Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey brought his annual summer tour of New Jersey to Bayonne, where he visited four important locations at the former Military Ocean Terminal. Hosted by Mayor Jimmy Davis, Booker was joined by Congressman Rob Menendez, State Senator Angela McKnight, and Assemblyman Will Sampson. The group visited the Bayonne United Parcel Service (UPS)Facility, Bayonne Dry Dock, the Cape Liberty Cruise Port, and the site of Bayonne’s future ferry terminal.At the UPS facility, the elected officials walked around the 878,126 sq. ft. facility,
Cory Booker,
Cruises), Assemblyman Will Sampson, and
Rob Menendez. which processes 500,000 packages per day. It opened in 2023. UPS officials explained that the Bayonne facility is expanding. In the near future, they expect it to pass a package hub in Secaucus as the largest of its kind in North Jersey.
While visiting the Bayonne Dry Dock, the group saw a tugboat and various other vessels being repaired and cleaned. Originally a Navy dry dock built for World War II, the maritime maintenance operation has been run by the Cranston family for twenty-five years.
At the Cape Liberty Cruise Port, the officials walked through the passenger reception and security areas and saw the jetways that passengers use to board the cruise ships. In response to a question from Senator Booker, Captain Thomas Hinderhofer of Royal Caribbean Cruises explained that the Cape Liberty Cruise Port handles 840,000 passengers per year. Along with New York City and Miami, Bayonne is one of the top three passenger ship ports on the East Coast. The cruise port has operated in Bayonne since 2004.
The group finished the tour by visiting the site of Bayonne’s future ferry terminal. That facility will be located in the middle of the southern shore of the former Military Ocean Terminal. Recently, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
agreed to sell the future ferry property to the City of Bayonne.
“I am blown away by the amount of economic activity happening in Bayonne, which has created hundreds of jobs, and strengthened the local community,” said Senator Booker. “I would like to thank Mayor Davis for his hard work and leadership that has helped create so much opportunity here in Bayonne. I look forward to continue to work with the city and the local and state representatives, to continue to bring home historic levels of federal investment into our state’s infrastructure and our communities.”
“Throughout every neighborhood of Bayonne, we see a strong, vibrant economy at work,” said Congressman Rob Menendez. “I’m grateful that Senator Booker, Mayor Davis, our local partners, and I were able to witness the impacts of historic funding from the federal government here in the 8th District. From infrastructure, to transportation, to small businesses, Bayonne is thriving.”
Mayor Davis concluded, “I would like to thank Senator Cory Booker and Congressman Rob Menendez for taking this tour of Bayonne’s thriving waterfront. The City of Bayonne will continue to work with them, our state legislators, and Hudson County officials to make economic progress for the people of Bayonne in the years ahead.”
Bayonne Waterfront Tour: U.S. Senator Cory Booker’s 2024 summer Garden State tour included a visit to Bayonne’s former Military Ocean Terminal. Among the stops on the tour was the Cape Liberty Cruise Port. Pictured left to right: State Senator Angela McKnight, Bayonne Mayor Jimmy Davis, U.S. Senator
Captain Thomas Hinderhofer (Royal Caribbean
Congressman
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Fulop Administration Launches Free Citymapper
Jersey City App to Streamline and Customize Public Transportation in One of the Nation’s Busiest Transit Hubs
Jersey City Mayor Steven M. Fulop joins with the Division of Transportation to launch Citymapper JC, a free app integrating all Jersey City transit services in one location to help residents and visitors use public transportation in and around Jersey City with confidence and ease.
Customized for Jersey City travelers, the app provides information on local schedules, stations, and
stops for all bus, PATH, rail, ferry, subway, and Via Jersey City rides with routes prioritized by local users’ preferences, including arrival times, shortest walking distance, cost, trip time, and more.
“Jersey City is one of the busiest transportation hubs in the nation, and our work over the past decade has built a robust transportation infrastructure that is successfully expanding access to opportunities for our residents and making our streets safer,” said Mayor Fulop.
The announcement is part of the Fulop Administration’s commitment to expand access to opportunities for its residents and build safer streets. Cities with strong Cont’d on page 6
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Hudson County Community College Holds White Coat Ceremony for Graduates of Radiography Program
On Thursday, August 8, 2024, Hudson County Community College (HCCC) honored graduates of the College’s Radiography program with its sixth annual White Coat Ceremony. The 14 members of the HCCC Radiography Class of 2024 include Jose Costa, Tyer Ellensen,
Francisco Fabian, Mario Hurtado, Martina Kamal, Janita Morales, Erika Ortiz, Paula Ortiz, Tiffany Padilla, Peter Politis, Grace Rafter, Dania Diaz, Daniel Ross, and Adrian Zajkowski. To read the entire story visit www.riverviewobserver.net
Hudson West Fest is seeking new, up and coming Hudson County musicians
Join in their search for new, up and coming Hudson County musicians to perform at the 2024 Hudson West Fest.
Hudson West Fest is a one-day Americana/ Folk/Roots music
festival to be held on September 28, 2024 at the Nimbus Arts Center in downtown Jersey City.
Email a link for two original songs to Performers@ HudsonWestFest.org,
together with the lyrics and your contact information (address and telephone #). Songs should represent your unique style. There is no charge to apply. Submission deadline is August 17, 2024.
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Jersey City Cont’d from page 4 public transportation networks have been proven to connect more residents with jobs, reduce traffic congestion, and enhance quality of life.
receive real-time updates and alerts based on street closures, traffic, and service delays.
Safer biking: Cyclists have the ability to use turn-by-turn audio directions and choose quieter streets for their journey.
The Citymapper app is free in the App Store and Google Play.
“Jersey City continues to be a leader in investing in the systems and technology to make public transit the preferred option for visitors and residents,” said Mike Vaccarino, Head of North American Partnerships for Via. “We are thrilled to expand our long-term partnership by introducing Citymapper.”
Key features of Citymapper include:
Customizable trips: Users can visualize all journey options and choose based on what is most important to them – such as speed, fewer transfers, less walking, or cost.
Bus tracker: Users will see the live location of their bus in real time.
Avoid disruptions: Users are automatically re-routed around disruptions and
Citymapper is available in more than 400 cities globally and is owned by Via, the TransitTech company that has powered the successful Via Jersey City on-demand transit program since 2020.
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The magical, Parisianinspired community event, Le Dîner en Blanc - Jersey City takes place, Friday, August 16, 2024. This 3rd edition of Dîner en Blanc - Jersey City will host 400 guests and promises an exciting lineup of entertainment, including circus performers, live music, and a dance party with DJ Twin-T!
Le Dîner en Blanc is more than just an event. It is a unique cultural experience that empowers friends to gather and celebrate life, food, wine, fashion, and community.
Guests bring their own tables, chairs, picnic baskets—all the trimmings—to sit down with friends and make new connections in one of the city’s most beautiful public spaces. The night culminates in a euphoric dance party under the stars. Guests are part of an international affair taking place in over 120 cities worldwide, known for its all-white dress code, thousands of attendees, and secret locations.
Dîner en Blanc - Jersey City is hosted by the arts nonprofit Art House Productions, which curates an exciting lineup of performing artists. Food is provided by Skopos Catering, and wine/ champagne is provided by Super Buy Rite Jersey City. All options can be conveniently purchased from the online e-store after registration.
We are thrilled to bring Le Dîner en Blanc back to the Jersey City community this summer,” says Sunjay Venkatraman, Associate “Producer of Art House Productions. “This year’s
An unforgettable evening on August 16, 2024
secret location will further elevate the experience for attendees. Join us for a party under the stars, an experience filled with music, art, dining, and celebration.
Le Dîner en Blanc –Jersey City gratefully acknowledges The Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs, Jersey City Department of Health and Human Services, and SILVERMAN as official partners of the 2024 edition of Le Dîner en Blanc - Jersey City
About the Hosts of Le Dîner en Blanc –
Jersey City
Art House Productions is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to the development and presentation of the performing and visual arts in Jersey City, NJ. Art House Productions presents theater, performing and visual arts festivals, arts events, visual art exhibitions, and adult and youth art classes. For more information about Art House’s programs, please visit www.arthouseproductions.org. Follow Art House on Twitter: @arthouseprods or Instagram and Facebook: @ arthouseproductions
Art House Productions is generously supported by The New Jersey State Council on the Arts, Public Funds from the Jersey City Arts and Culture Trust Fund, The Princeton Area Community Foundation, SILVERMAN, Liberty Harbor, The Albanese Organization, Starwood Capital, KRE, Exchange Place Alliance, The Exchange Place Alliance, The New Jersey Theatre Alliance, and The Hudson County Office of Cultural Affairs, and more. A full list of funders can be found on their website.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the HCCC Foundation Art
The Foundation Art Collection features a rich mosaic of works by Hispanic artists reflecting the College’s robust commitment to supporting Hispanic-American culture.
Renowned American labor leader and Civil Rights activist Cesar Chavez inspired Americans and the world community to work peacefully for social justice. He famously said, “No violencia es nuestra fuerza.” (Translation: Non-violence is our strength). An authentic vintage framed socialjustice campaign button –with Chavez’s image and that quotation – is installed alongside many other items of Americana in a history classroom at Hudson County Community College (HCCC). This educational treasure is a part of the history and cultural heritage collection at the HCCC Foundation Art Collection.
Chavez also stated, “We need to help students and parents cherish and preserve the ethnic and cultural diversity that nourishes and strengthens this community – and this nation.” Hudson County Community College (HCCC) and the HCCC Foundation Art Collection seek to embody this ethos each day, and the HCCC Foundation Art Collection proudly reflects this diversity and celebrates the College community’s strong Hispanic presence, featuring 75 permanently installed paintings, sculptures, and limited-edition prints by Hispanic artists. September 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs through October 15, making it a great time to celebrate and reflect on the contributions of these Hispanic artists in the HCCC Foundation Art Collection. Over 50% of Hudson County Community College
Francisco Zuniga’s 1977 work, Evelia en un boutique, is displayed on the 5th Floor of the Gabert Library at 71 Sip Avenue and was recently featured in a Museum of Modern Art exhibition catalog.
(HCCC) students identify as Hispanic or Latino. HCCC is a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and a proud member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), a national organization dedicated to championing the success of Hispanic students in higher education. In 2023, the College was recognized for its excellence in
support of this mission with the organization’s “Outstanding HACUMember Institution Award.”
HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber stated, “Art has the unique power to transcend boundaries and connect us to diverse cultural experiences. Our collection of Hispanic art not only celebrates the rich heritage and contributions of Hispanic artists, but also serves to inspire our students and community.”
The Hispanic heritage experience in the United States ranges from the pampas of Argentina and Uruguay all the way north to Caribbean islands like Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and everywhere in between, and the Foundation Art Collection reflects that diversity.
The Foundation’s collection of artwork by Hispanic artists also ranges in time from a pre-Columbian (before
1492) sculpture from the Colima Alcarraza culture dating back to 400 B.C., to modernday works from both world-renowned artists like Teresita Fernandez and Picasso, and awardwinning HCCC student artists.
While these works are exhibited throughout HCCC’s Journal Square and North Hudson campuses so that all members of the HCCC community can enjoy them, the third-floor corridor of the Gabert Library at 71 Sip Avenue is dedicated to Hispanic art and features many pieces by prominent Hispanic artists, including Alejandro Anreus and Felix Gonzales-Torres.
Each piece has its own unique story behind it, but one particularly notable work that is making a splash beyond the corridors of HCCC is Francisco Zuniga’s Evelia en un butaque Cont’d page 14
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HCCC Art Collection
Cont’d from page13 located on the fifth floor of the Gabert Library. Created in 1977 by the renowned Costa Rican-born Mexican artist, the charcoal and crayon drawing features a woman resting on a mid-Century modern version of the butaque chair, which has been a widely-recognized hybrid of Spanish and pre-Colombian furniture within Mexican culture and design since the late 16th Century. Recently, the drawing became the Foundation Art Collection’s first work featured in an exhibition publication when it was included in the Museum of Modern Art’s catalog for the museum’s Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America 1940–1980 exhibition.
Many pieces depict the experiences of the Hispanic and Latino diaspora in the United States, including difficulties with immigration, life under authoritarian rule in some Latin American countries, and the struggle to overcome socioeconomic injustice. Especially relevant at this historic time is Yolanda Lopez’s limited-edition print, “Your Vote Has Power” that depicts a woman casting a vote while carrying her child on her back.
Dr. Andrea Siegel, Coordinator of the HCCC Foundation Art Collection, explains that “A thirst for a better world is a powerful theme in many of these works. We work towards that in many ways, and one of them is through art.”
To arrange a free tour to see these remarkable works by Hispanic artists, along with any other of the 1,400+ works installed at Hudson County Community College, please email Dr. Siegel at asiegel@ hccc.edu
If you’re interested in checking out the collection online, visit www. hccc.edu/
A benefit concert for our friend Anne Marie Schreiber who is bravely fighting breast cancer. For tickets and/or to make a donation, visit: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/965180870967 if you can help. Doors at 6, Music at 7 -- you must have a ticket or pay at the door to enter. Cash bar (kitchen will not be open)
JC MURAL ARTS PROGRAM
Jersey City Mural Arts Program is the largest mural program in New Jersey. It is activating and transforming the city through the power of street art. Initiated in 2013 and funded by a Clean Communities Grant, the program is a Mayor’s Office Initiative that links established and emerging local, national, and international mural artists with property owners city-wide. This is part of an innovative beautification program that reduces graffiti, engages local residents and is transforming Jersey City into an outdoor art gallery.
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Initiated in 2013 and funded by a Clean Communities Grant, the Jersey City Mural Arts Program is a Mayor’s Office Initiative that links established and emerging local, national and international mural artists with property owners city-wide as part of an innovative beautification program that reduces graffiti, engages local residents and is transforming Jersey City into an outdoor art gallery.
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Come out and Party like a WRECKSTAR at The Vic in Bayonne, NJ!
If You Go:
Vic Tavern 111 Hobart Avenue Bayonne, NJ
Saturday, August 24, 9pm Showtime
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Bayonne Sounds by the Bay
Jersey City LGBTQ Pride Festival
Sat. Aug. 24th
1pm-9pm
The Jersey City LGBTQ+ Pride Festival is returning to the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza to celebrate the 23rd Anniversary!
Between Grove Street and Jersey Avenue in the heart of historic downtown Jersey City as well as the Grove Street PATH Plaza. Returning will be the Pride Equality March from City Hall to our concert stage on Newark and Jersey Avenue at 1 PM to kick off the event.
This year there will be four stages. The concert stage on Newark and Jersey Avenue, the Stonewall Alley stage near Key Hole Bar, Dancing Tony’s On the Side of JC Pride stage at the Grove Path Plaza, and a stage sponsored by Six26 across from The Ashford on Newark Avenue.
Please register here to receive updates on all of the pride events: https://jerseycitypride.com/.../23rdanniversary-jersey.../
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Saints In The City -Bayonne Summer Sounds by the Bay Concert Rain Date
Wednesday, August 28,2024
The popular Springsteen tribute band; Saints in the City, will be back in Bayonne for the Summer Sounds by the Bay on August 28,2024,7:00 pm scheduled as a rain date.
The City is not just a tribute band. It is a passionate and authentic celebration of the music and spirit of
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. With a dedicated group of musicians and a front man who channels the energy and charisma of The Boss himself, the Saints recreate the
classic Springsteen concert experience for fans old and new.
The concert will take place at the amphitheater on the lower level of DiDomenico-16th Street Park. The concert site is located below the foot of West 16th Street, between Avenue A and Newark Bay.
In case of inclement weather inclement weather, please call 201-471-7590, or visit www.leaguelineup.com/ bayonnerec
DECEMBER 24, 2024
SMOKEY ROBINSON RETURNS FOR AN INTIMATE EVENING AT NJPAC
If You Go: Friday, December 6, 2024 at 8:00 p.m.
$49.50 - $169.50
NJPACPrudential Hall
Betty Wold Johnson Stage One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102 www.njpac.org
Tickets available at: www. NJPAC.org or Box Office 888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)
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