River View Observer December 15-December 31,2022

HUDSON HAPPENINGS

Jersey City’s First City Hall Park to Further Expand Open Public Space Outdoors & Foster Community

New Perimeter Park to Transform 1 acre of Concrete to Greenery Promoting Public Use, Coupled with Interior Preservation & Upgrades to 126-YearOld City Hall Building Mayor Steven M. Fulop and the Department of Infrastructure announced today the creation of a one-acre perimeter park surrounding all four sides of City Hall to encourage more special events and public use of the outdoor space in one of New Jersey’s most densely populated areas. Additionally, inside City Hall, the design process is moving forward to build out the unoccupied fourth-floor space to add employee

offices and conference rooms occupied by the newly created Department of Infrastructure.

A Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire a consultant for the design and construction of Jersey City’s first-ever City Hall Park went before the Municipal Council at this week’s scheduled meeting on December 14, 2022.

“Any time of day, you will find people walking their dogs or socializing in front of City Hall, and this will be the latest addition to the dozens of new parks we’ve built and park improvements completed in recent years as part of our efforts to expand critical community amenities and further invest in residents’

health and wellness,” said Mayor Fulop. “At the same time, we are taking proactive steps to restore the inside of the 126-yearold building to increase efficiency for resident services and ensure City Hall can continue serving as a contributing asset for the City of Jersey City.”

The exterior transformation includes significant improvements to the plaza in front of City Hall along

Grove Street, including greening the concrete hardscape in both the front and back of the building and replacing the concrete with tree plantings, flower gardens, and other landscaping for beautification and stormwater absorption. Benches, picnic tables, and lighting will also be added throughout the grounds.

To increase the amount of open space created, the employee parking lot behind City Hall will be removed and converted into park space to nearly double the size of the new green space for the public to enjoy. The City Hall Park design will utilize recommendations from the recently completed Open Space Master Plan and the soon-to-be-completed Year of Open Space, both of which underwent robust outreach processes.

As a part of the Year of Open Space, we have

“been identifying innovative ways to create more parks and public spaces in our City. By replacing the concrete and asphalt around City Hall with a green park, we are advancing a more environmentally sustainable and equitable use of this public space for all to enjoy,” added Barkha Patel, Director of the Department of Infrastructure.

The exterior and interior City Hall improvements are part of the administration’s broader efforts to renovate and upgrade the 126-year-old historic building for an improved working environment and more efficient services for residents. Recent improvements include: Repointing work strategically improving the historic exterior walls of the building to mitigate damage from stormwater. To read the entire article www.riverviewobserver. net

Hudson County Community College’s 25th Gala Celebration Sets Attendance and Fundraising Records

The Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Foundation Board of Directors announced that their 25th Anniversary Gala celebration on hursday, December 8, 2022, raised nearly $600,000. The event’s theme, “Investing in Student Success,” marked the debut of a new endowed scholarship fund, the Hudson Scholars Program Endowment, that will generate perpetual funding assistance to support student success.

HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber said the initial goal for the fund is $3 million over the next several years through gifts, grants, and other investments.

“I am thrilled to

Now Taking Orders for the Holidays

anounce this new fund and to share that we have raised nearly $600,000 in recent endowment gifts, other gifts, pledges and Gala revenue,” Dr. Reber stated. “This represents a College and Foundation record.”

Donors who established and contributed to endowments with gifts ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 include Ellucian Foundation; MAST Construction Services, Inc.; former HCCC Foundation Board Chair, Jim Egan, and his wife, Kathy Egan; ASPIRE Technology Partners; Scarinci Hollenbeck, Attorneys at Law; HCCC Foundation Chair Monica McCormack-Casey, her family and friends; Roy

Groething; Dr. Reber; and an anonymous donor who endowed the Paul Dillon Scholarship Fund.

Hudson County Community College (HCCC) Culinary Arts students and chef-instructors commitment to investing in student success. Ellucianis one of the largest technology support organizations in the world.

Many other organizations, corporations, and individuals made gifts of $10,000 and above,including Fidelity Investments; NKArchitects; Eastern Millwork, Inc.; FLIK Hospitality Group; and Jersey City Road Runners.

The HCCC Foundation’s 2022 Distinguished Community Service Award was presented to the Ellucian Foundation in recognition of their

“The Ellucian Foundation shares our core belief that education is transformational,” Dr. Reber said.

Laura Ipsen, Ellucian Chief Executive Officer and President, accepted the award. She said, “Hudson County Community College is one of the best examples in the nation of a community college that istransformational and a role model for so many others.”

The Ellucian Foundation’s

SFW’s Python Sneakers

Progress, Accomplishment, Thriving, and Hope (PATH) Scholarship Program has provided 65 colleges and universities with more than $1 million in grants for scholarships to over 1,100 students. HCCC received a $25,000 PATH award for students’ tuition and living expenses.

Additionally, the Ellucian Foundation made a $50,000 endowment investment in the HCCC “Hudson Scholars” program that will amplify the College’s capacity building efforts and help scale the program to all students in perpetuity.

Now Taking Orders for the Holidays

This past December 12th, 2022 Frank Sinatra would of been 107 years old.

Athough Frank is gone his spirit remains alive and well in Hoboken. The recent 34th Hoboken House Tour kicked off with the unveiling of Hoboken Historical Museum’s bronze bust of Sinatra by master sculptor Chris Dahlberg.

The bust can be viewed until Friday, December 23 in the museums Upper Gallery where you can also view

large scale prints depicting various stages of the complex and fascinating production process. The bust was made possible by an anonymous gift from a Museum supporter, to whom they are extremely grate-ful. When the Museum reopens on Sunday, January 22, the bust can be viewed at its new permanent home in the Sinatra lounge.

If You Go Hoboken Historical Museum 1301 Hudson Street 201-656-2240 info@hobokenmuseum.org

HUDSON HAPPENINGS

BAYONNE CHANUKAH:

MENORAH LIGHTING

Chanukah Celebration and Gelt Drop Monday, December 19, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The public is invited to gather at City Hall. Go to Fitzpatrick Park for Menorah Lighting at 27th Street and Avenue C. Reception at City Hall to feature hot drinks, festive music, donuts, latkes, and children’s crafts.

Hoboken Holiday Extravaganza

Join the Hoboken Business Alliance & Main Street Pops as they celebrate the Holidays and cap the shopping season off with a Holiday Extravaganza!

If You Go December 18th,11am

1401 Adams St, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Sat. December 17th 12 pm– 5 pmThe Affordable Art Show If You Go: 345 Marin Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Featuring: -125+ Artisan Vendors “Retail Row” featuring local Hoboken Businesses Carousel Ride Ice Carving Demonstration featuring Hoboken-themed sculptures -Holiday DJ Dance Party by Hoboken’s favorite, “DJ Tim Dawg Nelson and more events

New Year’s Eve Comedy Shows @ The Laugh Tour Comedy Club

Marion Grodin Nick Viagas Rich Kiamco Drexton Clemons

If You Go: Dorian’s Saturday, December 31, 2022 $30 · 555 Washington Boulevard,Jersey City,07310, 6:30pm – 8 pm https://www.instagram. com/thelaughtour_/

Send us your community events www.riverviewobserver411@gmail.com

HUDSON HAPPENINGS

CON VIVO MUSIC James Keene

HsinYi Tsai

and

CVM is rounding out the year with one more fantastic concert! Based violinist James Keene with pianist HsinYi Tsai. The recital will open with legendary Romantic composer Robert Schumann’s Fantasiestucke. Second on the program is Claude Debussy’s Violin Sonata, the last major work by the famous Impressionist composer. The concert will conclude with Johannes Brahms’ Violin Sonata No. 2, known for its balance of lyricism and virtuosity.

If You Go Friday, December 16 7pm

The Barrow Mansion –83 Wayne Street, Jersey City, NJ FREE, all ages welcome

Looking for a unique fun-filled way to bring in the New Year!!! Join us aboard the Emerald Princess!!! Dinner, Live DJ, Open Bar, Champagne Toast and Fireworks over the Statue of Liberty at midnight!!!

If You Go

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2022

AT 9 PM – 1 AM New Year’s Eve Celebration Cruise Liberty Landing Marina Tickets rmscruises.com

•Friday, December 23 | 7 pm Just 5 Seats Remain! Join Nimbus Dance for this magical shoppingcart-turned-sleigh-ride with twists and turns the whole family will enjoy! Plus: artisan gift vendors, holiday art market and more!

If You Go: Nimbus Dance

Nimbus Arts Center 329 Warren St Jersey City, NJ 07302-3031 Tickets Youth/Senior: $26 - $32 Adult: $30 - $40

On January 7th, 2023, Celebrate the first 20 years of our existence serving the Hudson County/Jersey City Community

If You Go: SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2023 AT 7 PM Jersey City Ques - 20th Anniversary 116 Newkirk St, Jersey City, NJ 07306-3017, United States

MAKING MUSIC

Holiday Gift Guide for Music Lovers

By Alan Scullery

Record labels have been busy this year digging through the vaults to assemble dozens of box sets and deluxe reissues. They make great Christmas gifts for family, friends – or yourself. Here are my top picks for 2022.

The Beatles: “Revolver” – This stellar 1966 album provided a bridge between the band’s earlier impeccably crafted, but more basic pop and the creative leap that was to come on 1967’s “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” This new six-disc set shows how songs like “Got To Get You Into My Life,” “Tomorrow Never Knows” and “Yellow Submarine” were built over multiple takes, revealing musical elements within these songs that were buried in the final

mixes. Along with the original album, this box has a mono version of “Revolver” and stereo mixes of a few songs.

the sessions. The alternate versions are often markedly – even radically – different and just as valid, as the album versions. The filler-free set also includes an informative radio show and full concert from St. Louis.

Blondie: “Against The Odds: 1974-1982” – This 128-song box includes all six albums from this vital original period of Blondie plus lots of alternate takes that offer interesting contrasts from the album versions.

for his work in the Clash. But this four-CD set demonstrates Strummer’s later stint fronting the Mescaleros produced some strong, thought-provoking and very diverse music, too. All three of Strummer’s albums with the Mescalaros are included, but the real find is the fourth disc of demos and unreleased outtakes.

Norah Jones

Wilco: “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” (Super-Deluxe Edition) – This superb eight-CD includes four discs – each essentially an alternate version of the album – that explore the many iterations the “Yankee Hotel Foxtrot” songs went through during

Photo byJoanne Savio. Norah Jones: “Come Away With Me” 20th Anniversary Edition –Jones’ blockbuster debut album gets expanded in this three-CD set. Disc one is the original album, followed by a disc of demos and early takes and a third disc that is the first version of the album she recorded with producer Craig Street, but shelved. Many of the unreleased songs were easily good enough for release.

Blondie: “Against The Odds: 1974-1982” – This 128-song box includes all six albums from this vital original period of Blondie plus lots of alternate takes that offer interesting contrasts from the album versions.

Various Artists: “Pop Aid” – This three-CD, 63-song power pop set was released to raise funds for the Ukraine. Rockers by Deadlights, Arvidson & Butterflies, Thrift Store Halos and Lolas, along with Beatles-esque pop from Rogers & Butler, Richie Mayer and The Overtures, are among the many gems on “Pop Aid.”

“The

Years” –The late rocker will justifiably always be known

River View Observer visit us @ www.riverviewobserver. net

Give The Gift of Music

Give The Gift of Music

Joe Strummer:

Mescaleros

Two Family Home 13 Delmar Road Jersey City, New Jersey 07305

Well maintained, move in ready 2 family in the Country Village section of Jersey City.

40X100 lot, 3plus car parking, finished basement, newer roof, heating system, windows, kitchens and baths; hardwood floors, open floor plan, beautiful fenced in yard with pavers. Dedicated gas line for BBQ; FABOULOUS screen porch with skylights and fans for family fun and entertaining.

Close to transportation, shopping & schools.

ASKING $725,000

Call listing agents Melissa Miller at 201-779-2842 to schedule your private viewing

Holidays! Happy

As impressive as you would expect a stunning custom home to be … this well-appointed „Smart Home‟ is nestled on a lush 2.7 acre property - the ideal setting for your dream home, with room for a tennis court or soccer field. Amid the elegance and sophistication of this grand home is a feeling of comfort; over 6,300 sq ft of “Livable Luxury”! The rooms are open & flow together effortlessly. Formal spaces accommodate gracious entertaining, other rooms are the setting for your day-today activities. Gourmet‟s kitchen with Viking & Sub-Zero appliances, massive island w/ white marble counter; enormous Master suite includes outstanding bathroom w/ oversized steam shower. The 3rd floor guest suite overlooks the fabulous yard areas. Finished lower level features an Au Pair suite, recreation room and full gym. Heated 3 car garage, Generac generator, 13 camera Security system, 5 zone HVAC, & so much more! Just a short distance to the Short Hills Mall & the train station – only an hour to NYC.