Watch the 31st District candidates in action
The video debate conducted this month by the Hudson Reporter with the candidates running the 31st Assembly seat, covering Jersey City and Bayonne, will still be available for viewing on the paper’s website, www.hudsonreporter.com through this coming Tuesday, Election Day.
Anti-pipeline group to bring ‘Gasland’ screening to Jersey City
The No Gas Pipeline group, based in Jersey City, is showing at the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theater for a screening this coming Friday, Nov. 6 of Josh Fox’s documentary, Gasland.
The film examines the controversial practice of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, that companies are using to extract natural gas from the earth, and shows that the method brings with it many dangers.
The anti-pipeline group says the increase of the supply of natural gas in the region is why Spectra Energy wants to build its controversial pipeline extension through Jersey City.
After the documentary screening, which is doubling as a fundraiser for the group, there will be a panel discussion on the film and on the Spectra Energy proposal, featuring Mayor Jerramiah Healy; City Council members Steven Fulop, Viola Richardson and Michael Sottolano; and several others.
While Spectra Energy has not yet submitted its final plans for the pipeline, both Mayor Healy and the No Gas Pipeline group have declared their intent to file for intervenor status as soon as they are allowed; this move will give both parties more standing to fight the proposal in front of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which will ultimately decide whether or not to approve the project.
The program is at Loew’s Theater, 54 Journal Square, Jersey City from 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $10 donation. All children under 12 accompanied by a paid adult are free. Information: (347) 789-7508 or www.nogaspipeline.org/gasland.
Registration for city’s annual toy drive
Mayor Jerramiah Healy, the Municipal Council, and the Mayor’s Action Bureau will hold a One Day Registration for Jersey City residents for the 14th Annual Toy Drive from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 in City Hall, 280 Grove St.
Registration is open to Jersey City residents only with proper I.D. Those registering must visit the Mayor’s Action Bureau, complete a registration form, and show proof of residency and proof of guardianship (i.e. birth certificate, Medicaid, etc.).
The 30th Annual Artists Studio Tour on Nov. 6 and 7
On Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7, from noon until 6 p.m., Mayor Dawn Zimmer, The City of Hoboken, The Hudson Reporter, and the Hudson County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs will present The Hoboken 30th Annual Artists Studio Tour, a free self-guided walking tour of artists’ studios, galleries, and community exhibition spaces. Over 150 artists works will be showcased in 41 venues. The tour takes place all throughout Hoboken, at spots that include The Monroe Center, the Friary, 619 Jefferson St., and the Neumann Leather building at 300 Observer Hwy. For directions or further information, visit the city website at www.hobokennj.org, or call (201) 420-2207. You’ll find a copy of our guide to the tour inside this newspaper, or go to http://issuu.com/hudsonreporter/docs/hobarttour on the web for a PDF copy.
Liberty Humane Society hires new shelter personnel and brings on new board members
The Liberty Humane Society (LHS) announces the hiring of two key personnel: Dana Bishop to the position of Shelter Manager, and Bill Romaine to the position of Shelter Assistant Manager.
(LHS) is has also brought on a new board of directors member, and elected board officers.
Janice Kruk is the newest member elected to the board, serving as co-treasurer with Diane Jeffrey. Also elected were Alfred C. Martino as President and Shauin Wang as VP/Secretary:
Liberty Humane Society serves as the primary shelter for the cities of Jersey City and Hoboken, and caring for over 3700 animals-in-need. The shelter is located on Jersey City Boulevard, near the Liberty Science Center.