Free High Holiday services
Chabad Jewish Center of Hoboken offers free High Holiday services for Rosh Hashana (Sept. 8-10) and Yom Kippur (Sept. 17-18). All services will take place at the Boys and Girls Club, 123 Jefferson St., Hoboken (1st floor gym). Chabad services are open to all Jews, of all walks of life, and of all levels of observance. No fees, no membership, and no affiliation are required.
Hebrew-English prayer books and talittot and kippot will be provided.
There will be a children’s room with books, games, and snacks, and a children’s program for part of the service.
For more information, check www.JewishHoboken.com or call (201) 386-5222
Police arrest teens in connection with shooting near city park
Seven teenagers were arrested last week for their involvement in a shooting last Saturday night near Pershing Field, the city park located in the Heights section.
Police said on Wednesday that officers arrested a 16-year-old Clarke Avenue boy, believed to be the alleged shooter, at his home Monday night, and he was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses, including possession of a weapon by a juvenile. Four other boys were also arrested that day on rioting charges. The remaining two boys were arrested Wednesday morning, including a 16-year-old Bostwick Avenue teen charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses, and a 15-year-old teen charged with rioting.
Police said the seven teens were picked up Saturday night after officers responded to a call around 9:45 p.m. from a woman suffering a non-threatening leg wound after shots were fired in the area of Manhattan and Central avenues. While responding, police officers on the scene saw teens running west toward Sherman Place, where officers recovered a .25 caliber gun and a .45 caliber gun.
Police said that after the teens were picked up, they were released into the custody of their guardians, since the victim could not identify who shot her. The arrests were made after investigation by officers in the North District, who looked at surveillance video and conducted additional interviews with witnesses.
Police are still investigating the incident. Anyone with information can call the police department tip line at (201) 547-JAIL.
NJCU employee and her husband indicted by federal grand jury
U. S. Attorney Paul Fishman announced Thursday that a suspended office manager for the New Jersey City University Student Government Organization and her husband were indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly running a scheme to steal funds from the university through unauthorized checks.
Fishman said Shaunette R. Moody, 48, and Alexander Moody, 51, both of Jersey City, N.J., are each charged with conspiring to steal the funds. Shaunette R. Moody, 48, and Alexander Moody, 51, both of Jersey City, N.J., are each charged with conspiring to steal the funds.
Shaunette Moody is also charged with theft from an organization receiving federal benefits; Alexander Moody is charged with aiding and abetting that theft. The total loss of NJCU funds resulting from the scheme exceeded $420,000.
The Moodys are currently in state custody and are expected to appear to face the charges in the indictment as early as next week in U.S. District Court in Newark.
First phase of historic Powerhouse complete
The Jersey City Redevelopment Agency announced last week that the first phase of the stabilization of the 104-year-old Hudson and Manhattan Powerhouse is complete.
The historic three-story brick structure is considered the centerpiece for the long-discussed Powerhouse Arts District. The stabilization is a multi-year project to deal with years of neglect and deterioration.
Included in the Phase I work is the enclosure of the monumental window openings that have been sealed with brightly colored boards using colors from the Redevelopment Agency’s logo. The next phase of the stabilization will be a new roof and drainage system, with work bid out this fall to start by early next year.
Impressed with the completion of the first phase is Robert P. Antonicello, Executive Director of the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency, which is leading the stabilization effort.
“After 50 years of neglect, it’s unrealistic that you can turn a building of this size around inexpensively or quickly,” Antonicello said. “That being said, I’m thrilled people are taking notice of the efforts made to restore this magnificent structure.”
JC Fridays comes back this Friday
T he four-times-a-year event, JC Fridays, presented by Art House Productions, will take place this Friday, Sept. 10 throughout the day at various venues throughout Jersey City.
Now in its fifth year, JC Fridays showcases a variety of happenings, including art exhibitions, live music, performance acts, educational demonstrations, and more. All events are free and open to the public.
Sponsors of JC Fridays include Mayor Jerramiah Healy and The Hudson Reporter.
For more information, visit www.jcfridays.com.