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Bayonne opening warming center during expected cold weekend

BAYONNE – The city has announced that it will open its warming center for the upcoming weekend, during which temperatures have been forecast to drop as low 0 degrees with a -20-degree or lower wind chill. Mayor James Davis announced on Friday, Feb. 13 that Bayonne’s Community Center, 597 Broadway, will be open throughout the …

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Education Commissioner to visit Bayonne about ‘missing’ money

BAYONNE – New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner David Hespe will visit Bayonne to meet with city and Bayonne Board of Education officials on Monday, March 16 to discuss the ongoing issue of where millions of dollars in state-reimbursed money is, both the city and board confirmed on Feb. 12. City officials contend that $7.4 …

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Electronic Monitoring Increases Healthcare Worker Hand Hygiene Rates *

“The New Jersey Hospital Association reported: “Hand hygiene rates were found to be three times higher when auditors were visible to healthcare workers than when there were no auditors present, according to a study published online in the BMJ Quality & Safety Journal. The study, “Quantification of the Hawthorne Effect in Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring …

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Expect wind, 2 degree temps Sunday; North Bergen and Secaucus open warming centers

HUDSON COUNTY — Even with “Fifty Shades of Grey” opening in theaters this weekend, it’s going to be pretty frigid. Expect cold temperatures, snow flurries, and wind over the next few days, according to Accuweather. The temperatures will drop to as low as 2 degrees on Sunday, with lots of wind and possible snow flurries. …

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‘Fashion art show’ involving Weehawken artist opens Thursday night in Hoboken

HOBOKEN – Weehawken resident Martha Colon will be featured in a Valentine’s Day themed “fashion art show” at the Mason Civic League, 1200 Washington St. in Hoboken. The opening reception is Thursday, Feb. 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. Wine and hors d’ouevres will be served. Colon’s artwork frequently features her fictional creation Meow Cleeva, …

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Secaucus to receive $250,000+ in federal housing funds

SECAUCUS – U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr., a member of the House Ways and Means and Budget Committees, announced on Thursday, Feb. 12 that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $4,815,587 in federal grants to multiple agencies in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic Counties to help develop and modernize public housing. The …

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Main branch of JC library will be closed two more weeks for construction

JERSEY CITY – Officials from the Jersey City Library announced this week that the current closure of the Main Library at 472 Jersey Ave. began on Feb. 9, will be extended two additional weeks until March 1. The additional time will be needed to complete current upgrades. The library is undergoing modernization and restoration of …

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