River View Observer March 1-March 15, 2021

March 1–March 15, 2021

Volume 25 No. 3

Est. 1998

Hudson County’s Bi-Weekly-Cultural, Lifestyle and Entertainment Publication In This Issue

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Impossibilities highly engaging virEric Walton’s Virtual tual show, Eric presImage Credit: “Reverie” by Impossibilities Ann Marley, 16” x 20”, Oil ents many of the same March 5-March 27, astonishing feats of Fridays and Saturdays on Canvas Ann Marley mentalism @ 8pm Beth Federico and mind-reading that Tickets: $25-$35 have made him one of Brian Tepper Purchase your live New York City’s top Daniel Marck stream link https:// mentalists.

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Library Director Jeffrey Trzeciak announces that the Jersey City Free Public Library is eliminating overdue fines, making it the largest fine-and fee-free institution in the State of New Jersey. The Library’s Board of Trustees voted in favor of this policy change on January 12, 2021, to reduce barriers and provide equal access for all.

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HUDSON HAPPENINGS

“The Loew’s restoration is decades in the making, and MAJOR Mayor Steven M. Fulop so I am encouraged and exPARTNERSHIP WITH announced a new partner- cited to partner with Devils ENTERTAINMENT ship with Devils Arena Arena Entertainment, a reputable entertainment company Entertainment (DAE), GIANT; $72M and operator of the globally the largest purveyor of RESTORATION successful Prudential Center, entertainment in New PLAN WILL TAKE as we take this monumental Jersey and operator of HISTORIC LOEW’S step forward in our commitPrudential Center, one of THEATRE TO THE ment to restoring Loew’s North America’s top 10 Theatre to its former glory, NEXT LEVEL most booked arenas, to reviving Journal Square, move forward on a unique and growing our arts com$72 million agreement for munity,” said Mayor Fulop. the transformative restora- “This one-of-a-kind partnertion of the historic Loew’s ship signifies our long-term Theatre. The revitalization planning for a post-pandemic future where we’re confident intends to transform the arts and culture will be a century-old theatre into a state-of-the-art 3,300-seat staple of life.”

The majestic Loew’s Jersey venue to attract both suwill be an integral part of Devils Arena perstar and up-and-coming the revival and rehabilitation Entertainment, Operator performing artists, serve of the Journal Square area of World-Renown as an engine of economic – Jersey City’s historic city Prudential Center and development and hub for center and one of the busiest Home of New Jersey transportation hubs in the rethe local Journal Square gion. Once called Devils, Selected to Restore community, and expand “The Most Lavish Temple and Maximize Music, Jersey City’s growing of Entertainment In New Performance and Live reputation as an unparalJersey” when it opened in Event Bookings at Iconic, leled arts destination in Jersey City more than 90 3,300-Seat Theatre New Jersey. years ago, the Loew’s

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Theatre has remained underutilized for decades following various roadblocks until the Fulop Administration stepped in and worked with local residents and community group Friends of the Loew’s (FOL) with a united goal of reviving the local gem and uncovering its untapped potential.

Construction is expected to begin in 2022 with an anticipated opening in 2025. Part of the agreement ensures priority to hire local, MWBE firms to help revitalize the regional economy and get people back to work.

Bayonne is happy to have a Tax Collector who is already a highly experienced professional in government service.

From her years in county and municipal government, Rose is very familiar with economic development, municipal finance, and the other issues that we face. We wish Rose the best as she begins this new period of service to the people of Bayonne.”

Ms. Martinez will be the first Latina in Bayonne history to serve as Tax Collector.

Previously, she was the first Latina to serve as Mayor’s Chief of Staff. She began her service in the Office of the Mayor in July 2014. Fluent Rosemarie Martinez in both English and Spanish, Named Tax Collector Ms. Martinez spent part of for the City of her childhood in Puerto Rico.

Bayonne The incoming Tax Collector is a career professional in the public sector.

Before her employment with the City of Bayonne, Ms. Martinez worked for the Rutgers University School of Business, the Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office.

She earned a Bachelor At its meeting on February of Applied Science degree 17, the Bayonne City in Criminal Justice/Law Council approved Mayor Enforcement Administration Jimmy Davis’s nomination at New Jersey City of Rosemarie Martinez to University and a Master of serve as Tax Collector for the Public Administration deCity of Bayonne. She will gree at Rutgers University assume the office effective Newark. Ms. Martinez took March 1, 2021 for an initial additional courses required period through December 31, 2021, and then for a four- by the State of New Jersey to qualify for the position year term effective January of Tax Collector. She also 1, 2022 through December passed a New Jersey civil 31, 2025. service examination to comMs. Martinez will replete her qualifications. place Interim Tax Collector As defined by the state, Kenneth Bosotina. The last the Tax Collector is responpermanent Tax Collector sible for the oversight of the was Joanne Sisk, who bookkeeping, calculation, served from 2002 until her and accounting functions in retirement in 2019. Ms. the collection of personal Martinez has worked in the and property taxes.

The Tax Collector’s Office since Tax Collector supervises the July 2019 with the title of proper calculation, preparaAssistant Tax Collector. As tion, and mailing of tax bills, she prepared to assume the the receipt and detailed actitle of Tax Collector, Ms. Martinez said, “I am grateful counting of all monies and/ to Mayor Davis and the City or checks received, and the timely and accurate accountCouncil for this once-in-alifetime opportunity.” Mayor ing and reporting of the activities of the office.

Davis said, “The City of

Art House Productions Announces Lineup for Virtual JC Fridays on March 5, 2021 Art House Productions is pleased to announce “Virtual JC Fridays,” on Friday, March 5 at 6:00pm EST - 9:00pm EST, online via Zoom.

Jersey City’s premiere quarterly arts festival will showcase a variety of happenings including visual art exhibitions, music and dance performances, art demonstrations, and studio tours from 27 participating artists and organizations. The full event descriptions are available on www.jcfridays.com.

Admission is free, advance registration is required to receive the Zoom link. To register, please visit www.jcfridays.com. The event will feature live ASL interpreters and Closed Captions. For questions about accessibility and patrons services, please email info@arthouseproductions.org.

JC Fridays is sponsored by Jersey City Municipal Council & Cultural Affairs, Historic Downtown SID, JCEDC, New Jersey Theatre Alliance; and supported by Art Fair 14C and Flower Power Artworks.

Support for Access expenses on this production provided in part through funding from Access A.R.T./New York, a program of the Alliance of Resident Theatres/New York (A.R.T./New York).

Despite the challenges of the past year, Virtual JC Fridays continues to

serve artists, audiences and our mission during this time,” says Producing Director Courtney Little. “With each edition, we’ve refined our process in order to best showcase our artists. For the first time since transitioning to Virtual JC Fridays, we have every neighborhood represented.

This event’s lineup will be organized by neighborhood, giving patrons the experience of traveling through Jersey City, which has always been the hallmark of the classic JC Fridays festival.”

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