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Memorial Day at Harsimus Cemetery

Del — Mon, 31 May 2010 03:01:36 +0000

If you’re looking for a Memorial Day event tomorrow, try the Observance Ceremony at Harsimus Cemetery on Newark Avenue, east of Journal Square going Downtown Jersey City.

The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery will honor the fallen heroes at 12PM. There will be Memorial Day Ceremony & Musical Performances and the event will be attended by various city/state officials, and civic groups. Refreshments will be served during this free event.

Memorial Day Observance Ceremony
When: May 31, 2010 12PM
Where: Harsimus Cemetery
Address: 435 Newark Avenue, Jersey City
Web: http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org/

Special invited guests: Senator Brian Stack, Mayor Jeremiah Healy, Hudson County Executive Thomas DeGise, JC Council President Peter Brennan, JC Councilman Steve Fulop, The Lincoln Association, the Lafayette AmVets, The George Washington Commemorative Association, and a very special Musical Performance by Chimene Petitt & Paula Brown & Friends

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2nd Annual Not Yo Mama’s Craft Fair

Del — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 19:29:57 +0000

Any Journal Square residents interested in Crafts Fair? You’re in luck, as the largest, hippest, most craft-tastic event in Jersey City called “Not Yo Mama’s Crafts Fair” will be taking place this coming Saturday, April 17, 2010. Leah Siegel-Picus – one of the organizers – said in her email that “due to the overwhelming success of last year’s event, we (Sophie Penkrat, Megan Gulick, and myself) have decided to go LARGER and with MORE ATTRACTIONS!”

When: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Where: Parlay Studios (11AM – 6PM)
Address: 161 2nd Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Email: notyomamajc@gmail.com

“What IS Not Yo Mama’s Craft Fair?!?

Not Yo Mama’s Craft Fair is an exclusive and unique event where the best and brightest creatives from the Jersey City metro area and Beyond can hock their DIY wares to the coolest cats in Chill Town.

This years’ event will feature 60+ vendors, live bands, food, drinks & fun galore!

The first 100 through the door will score a nifty swag bag filled with gifts from our vendors and sponsors!

For the complete list of featured artists and bands, visit http://www.notyomamasaffairs.com

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National Pancake Day at IHOP Jersey City

Del — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 18:15:20 +0000

Do you love having pancakes for breakfast at IHOP? Well, how about getting them for free?

Tomorrow – February 23, 2010 – is the National Pancake Day Celebration, and IHOP will be hosting its free pancake event from 7AM – 10AM as a part of their fundraising effort for Children’s Miracle Network.

I called up IHOP Jersey City and asked about it; they said the event will be from 7AM – 9AM only, instead of 10AM.

National Pancake Day Celebration
What: FREE Pancakes
Where: IHOP Jersey City
Address: 700 Route 440 (just off of Communipaw Ave), Jersey City, NJ 07304
Time: 7AM – 9AM (10AM) call to verify
Phone: (201)432-0400

Read the rest to learn more ….

About National Pancake Day

February 23, 2010

Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has raised more than $3.25 million to support charities in the communities in which it operates. While IHOP’s National Pancake Day typically takes place on Shrove Tuesday, this year the company will host its free pancake event on Tuesday, February 23, extending the fundraising window by one week to maximize donations for Children’s Miracle Network. With your help, we hope to raise $5 million in five years for Children’s Miracle Network and other local charities through your donations in 2010!

Known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other dairy products…hence the name Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday.

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Happy Thanksgiving to all Journal Square Residents!

Del — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:48:55 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving to all residents of Journal Square area of Jersey City! I hope you enjoy your holiday with your family members and friends. Be reminded that tomorrow, parking rules and regulations will be suspended in observance of the holiday.

If you feel like spending time with community members in our area, check out the free thanksgiving dinner here in Journal Square …

Here’s one along the boulevard…

- St. John the Baptist Church and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel parishes are having a free Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday for those in need from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in St. John the Baptist’s school auditorium, 3044 Kennedy Blvd., Jersey City (enter parking lot side of school on Huron Avenue). For more information, contact Jimmy King at (201) 963-1383.

If you want to volunteer, St. Paul Lutheran Church on Hoboken Avenue (Five Corners) are looking for servers to spend time with the needy …

With the generous support of United Way of Hudson County, the Sharing Place at St. Paul Lutheran Church will be serving a feast for our needy neighbors on Thanksgiving Day. Turkey and all the trimmings will be served in several shifts from 10 am to 2 pm on November 26. Helping to serve this dinner would be a good way to express thanks for what you have! Contact the Sharing Place director to volunteer.

Regular Sharing Place distribution of groceries will take place as usual on the last two Saturdays of the month, November 21 and 28.

Follow the link for information about FREE Thanksgiving in Jersey City!

Enjoy your holiday!

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Free KFC Grilled Chicken Monday

Del — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:46:08 +0000

Kentucky Fried Chicken is once again offering their Grilled Chicken for free today (Monday, October 26, 2009). The first time they did this, Oprah Winfrey promoted it and it got a lot of hype. Have you tried this before?

If you are a new Journal Square or 07306 resident, you will not be able to find a KFC fast food within the area, since it was previously located on the square at the ground floor of the demolished hotel in front of the fountain. The closest KFC here is on Communipaw Avenue, Jersey City. Call them at (201)433-1151.

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Boil Water Alert in Jersey City

Del — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:19:07 +0000

Due to the water main break that occurred last night, United Water customers must boil water until further notice.

…Customers in Jersey City are advised to boil their water at a rolling boil for one minute for the following uses: drinking, cooking, baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets or other consumption….

Read the rest for the full advisory …

Contact
Sonja Clark
United Water
201-767-9300
sonja.clark@unitedwater.com

United Water Customers In Jersey City Must Boil Water

Water Pressure Returned To Normal In Most Of City
Harrington Park, NJ, Sep 01, 2009, 8 a.m.

United Water officials advise that the boil water advisory continues for customers throughout Jersey City. The boil waster advisory was issued earlier today following loss of pressure resulting from a break on 24-inch water transmission main.

Water pressure has returned to normal levels for most of the city. However, customers on the west side of the city will have lower pressure until the water main repair is completed. This includes the area starting on Broadway between Rte 440 and Tonnelle Avenue going to JFK Blvd and continuing south to Danforth Avenue. Customers in this area should conserve water while the repairs on in progress.

United Water crews are working to make the repair as quickly as possible.

Customers in Jersey City are advised to boil their water at a rolling boil for one minute for the following uses: drinking, cooking, baking, making ice cubes, taking medication, brushing teeth, washing food, mixing baby formula, mixing juices or drinks, feeding pets or other consumption.

The boil water advisory is in place until further notice.

Source: United Water News

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Jersey City Weather: Thunderstorm Watch 07/26/09

Del — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:00:41 +0000

As of writing, it is still sunny and hot outside. No signs of bad weather. But according to weather forecast, a strong thunderstorm will hit parts of New York and several NJ Counties including Hudson. Hope there’s no power outage and flooding here in Journal Square tonight.

Stay safe. Read the rest for the Special Weather Statement ….

Special Weather Statement for Hudson County, NJ
Issued by The National Weather Service
New York City, NY
3:55 pm EDT, Sun., Jul. 26, 2009

… STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT HUDSON… KINGS (BROOKLYN)… NEW YORK (MANHATTAN)… QUEENS… RICHMOND (STATEN ISLAND) AND SOUTHERN NASSAU COUNTIES…

AT 353 PM EDT… NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR WAS TRACKING A STRONG THUNDERSTORM 8 MILES NORTH OF RUMSON… MOVING NORTHEAST AT 25 MPH.

SMALL HAIL… AND GUSTY WINDS UP TO 50 MPH ARE EXPECTED WITH THIS STORM. IN ADDITION… VERY HEAVY RAIN… WITH RAINFALL RATES OF UP TO 1 1/2 INCHES AN HOUR IS OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM. THIS COULD CAUSE PONDING OF WATER ON ROADWAYS… AND MINOR FLOODING OF POOR DRAINAGE AREAS.

LIGHTNING IS ONE OF NATURES NUMBER ONE KILLERS. REMEMBER… IF YOU CAN HEAR THUNDER… YOU ARE CLOSE ENOUGH TO BE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. MOVE TO SAFE SHELTER IMMEDIATELY

Interactive Radar map HERE. (Refresh the page if it says unavailable)

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Memorial Service for Marc DiNardo

Del — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:52:20 +0000

People already lined up outside before 1PM

Expect heavy traffic and more people in Journal Square today starting 1PM as there will be a memorial service and public viewing for Detective Marc DiNardo. He was shot in a shootout last week, and was taken off life support a couple of days ago.

Public viewing at McLaughlin Funeral Home
Address: 625 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City 07306 (just across PATH Station)
When: July 23, 2009 1PM – 9PM

Funeral Mass at St. Aedan Church
When: July 24, 2009 1030AM (procession from McLaughlin Funeral Home begins at 930 AM)
Address: 800 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City 07306

Traffic Advisory inside this post…

Local TV News vans parked in front of Stanley Theater this morning

From PATH Alert:

TRAVEL ADVISORY: Due to the Wake and Funeral of the Jersey City Police Officer, if you are traveling with vehicles in the vicinity of the PATH Journal Square Transportation Center in Jersey City, please allow additional travel time on Thursday July 23, 2009 between the hours of 11:00am and 11:00pm, and on Friday July 24, 2009 between the hours of 8:00am and 12 noon.

Police motorcade going to the Funeral House on Pavonia Avenue

People waiting in line for public viewing at McLaughlin Funeral Home

Parking Rules
Temporary no parking zones from 6AM – 2PM July 24, 2009 for the funeral mass and procession:

Montgomery Street from Summit Avenue to Kennedy Boulevard
Bergen Avenue from Sip Avenue to Fairmount Avenue
Tuers Avenue from Mercer Street to Montgomery Street
Glenwood Avenue from Bergen Avenue to Kennedy Boulevard
Mercer Street from Summit Avenue to Bergen Avenue
Tuers Avenue from Vroom Street to Mercer Street
Cornelison Avenue from Bright Street to Fairmount Avenue

Street Closings
The following streets will be closed starting 8AM July 24, 2009 until the procession passes through. Traffic will be back to normal after the mass and procession:

Sip Avenue to Summit Avenue
Newkirk Street to Summit Avenue
Academy Street to Summit Avenue
Vroom Street to Summit Avenue
Mercer Street to Summit Avenue
Highland Avenue to Kennedy Boulevard
Montgomery Street to Summit Avenue
Bergen Avenue to Sip Avenue
Bergen Avenue to Academy Street
Montgomery Street to Kennedy Boulevard
Bergen Avenue to Fairmount Avenue
Monticello Avenue to Fairmount Avenue
Glenwood Avenue to Kennedy Boulevard
Montgomery Street to Westside Avenue
Glenwood Avenue to Westside Avenue
Stuyvesant Street to Westside Avenue
Sip Avenue to Westside Avenue
Pavonia Avenue to Westside Avenue
Broadway Avenue to Westside Avenue

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More info here.

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PATH Security Screening Starts Today

Del — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:04:31 +0000

If you are receiving PATH Alerts, you probably know that starting today, PATH together with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be conducting security screening to detect and prevent threats such as bombs.

This will go on for one month.

So for those using the PATH going to NYC, good luck covering your privates!

Security Screening Pilot

Passive Millimeter Wave Technology
Various PATH Stations
June 10 – July 10, 2009

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration, in cooperation with PATH, a subsidiary of The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, will test passive millimeter wave passenger screening technology that detects threats, including explosive devices.

Passive millimeter wave technology does not emit radiation of any kind. It is safe and poses no risk to passengers.

To learn more, visit http://www.tsa.gov/approach/tech/millimeter_wave.shtm

All passengers entering a PATH station where screening is taking place are subject to the security screening. Passengers who do not wish to be subject to such screening, must exit at that station.

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Photos: Jersey City Journal Square Planting

Del — Fri, 15 May 2009 00:38:59 +0000

I’ve learned that the planting event last week, Saturday (May 9, 2009), on the square was a success. It was over when I came but I got the chance to meet Mr. Chris Bernardo, Operations Manager of Journal Square SID, and he shared some pictures of the event.

Left-Right – Chris Bernardo, Operations Manager, Journal Square SID; Nidia Lopez, newly elected Ward C Council representative; Jerry Milsap, President, Magnolia Avenue Block Association work together to plant flowers in the Journal Square plaza planters

Local volunteers from the Journal Square neighborhood and Community Solutions plant flowers in Journal Square

Via email, Chris reminded me of another cleanup event, this time at the Old Bergen Church: “if you’re around this Saturday, come join us at the Old Bergen Church cemetery on the corner of Bergen and Highland…we’re doing a clean-up with volunteers from the Hudson County Genealogy Society and Community Solutions…the event will be from 9am-12pm.” (Del: Is Speer Cemetery included?)

So if you’re free this weekend morning, checkout the group and volunteer. (Don’t forget, Saturday is also the “2nd Annual Everything Jersey City Festival” which starts at 11AM.)

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