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Posted on July 20, 2020 in News
Department of Recreation & Youth Development
Division of Recreation Pop-Up Programming Summer 2020
July 13th – August 28th
NOTE:
- Events will not take place during inclement weather
- Participants must provide their own equipment and adhere to all City social distancing rules
- Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian present
Mary Benson Park
Baseball Skills & Drills on the Baseball Field
- 11:30am – 12:30pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Fun and Games on the Basketball Court
- 7pm – 8pm (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays)
Please review the Department of Recreation & Youth Development flyer for more details and events at parks outside of the Village!
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Posted on July 14, 2020 in News
Did you miss our meeting this month? You can watch it anytime on YouTube (below). Please also “subscribe” to the VNA YouTube channel to be notified as soon as new videos are available!
Village Neighborhood Association Community Meeting – Monday, July 13th, at 7:30pm via Zoom – with special guest, Ward E Councilperson James Solomon (beginning at the 26:30 marker).
Agenda:
- COVID-19 Updates
- Jersey City COVID-19 statistics
- Outdoor dining
- Pedestrian Plaza
- Testing
- Retail
- Face coverings
- Slow Streets
- Census 2020
- Village Park Opening
- Stop signs, speed bumps, and traffic lights
- Adopt-A-Block
- Q & A with Ward E Councilperson James Solomon
- JC Virtual Meetings
- Open Forum
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Posted on July 6, 2020 in News
At Adopt-A-Block, our goal is to keep our city clean. You can choose to “adopt” a block (or two or more!) located in downtown Jersey City. All ages are welcome to volunteer. Continue reading →
Tony-Lambiase
Posted on July 6, 2020 in News
“Tony was a towering figure in the Village neighborhood — he was the ‘man’. He invited me to his Village Block Association meetings, and it was a marvel to see him in action. Tony was tireless, and guided the Village for many years. It is with 100% certainty that there would be no Village Neighborhood Association without Tony.” – Rob Crow, co-founder, Village Neighborhood Association Continue reading →
COVID-19 Village Business Guide
Posted on May 13, 2020 in Lead Story, News
Please refer to this guide for operating information about local businesses in The Village that are open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted on March 26, 2020 in News
Dear Village Neighborhood friends and neighbors,
By now, you have all settled in to our new normal of social distancing, curfews, video conferences and business closures. I wanted to reach out and let you know that the VNA is here to support you and help connect you to the resources you need in this wonderful city we call home. If you have specific needs and would like our help, please email us at [email protected].
People and organizations are banding together to provide food and supplies for the medical professionals on the front line. What I have been seeing locally is truly inspiring. I encourage you all to stay informed, not afraid, and allow yourself to think about something other than COVID-19 from time to time.
Councilperson Solomon and Mayor Fulop have daily messages that disseminate the facts as we know them. Conjecture and misinformation can be extremely dangerous during a crisis like this. If you’re ever in doubt, check the CDC and WHO websites and their guidelines for navigating this pandemic.
I find myself struggling on some days to be positive and stoic for my family. On other days I truly feel like the pillar they need me to be. And occasionally, I just want to scream or cry – or both. It’s no picnic trying to homeschool our children whilst we try to remain productive at our own jobs, but we will endure as a community. We are all in the same boat. Remember when Sandy hit and we thought THAT was bad?
I constantly remind myself that our parents’ and grandparents’ generations were at war! We are embroiled in a very different kind of war – one that is happening on our home soil – and we will come out of this stronger, as long as we remain positive and support each other. It takes you. It takes me. It takes a village. It takes The Village!
Best wishes to you and your family, our friends and neighbors in greater JC, and everywhere across the US and the world. Stay safe, look out for each other, and for a while longer, stay distanced!
Eric Hofmann
President
Village Neighborhood Association
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Posted on March 7, 2020 in Events, News
Event Details
Free Movie Screening
Children, Family Event for All Ages
Presented by The Jersey City Parks Coalition in partnership with Cafeteria Culture, the Department of Recreation and the JC Office of Sustainability
Please join us on Tuesday, March 10th from 6 PM – 8 PM at M.S. 7 – Franklin L. Williams Middle School
About the Movie
Join us for a free screening of Microplastic Madness, a documentary from Cafeteria Culture. Microplastic Madness is the story of 56 fifth graders from P.S.15 in Red Hook, Brooklyn – living on the frontline of the climate crisis – whose action on plastic pollution morphs into extraordinary leadership and scalable victories. With stop-motion animation, expert interviews, and heartfelt kid commentary, their inspiring narrative conveys an urgent, accessible message of informed action and hope. The film has been accepted to 14 film festivals, received 2 awards, and screened in 5 countries.
Movie trailer: http://www.cafeteriaculture.org/microplastic-madness.html
About The Jersey City Parks Coalition: JCParks.org
About The Office of Sustainability: https://jcmakeitgreen.org
About the Department of Recreation: https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/recreation
About M.S. 7 – Franklin L. Williams Middle School – 222 Laidlaw Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306: https://ps7.jcboe.org
climate action earth
Posted on February 28, 2020 in Events, News
Please see the flyer below for more details. Come out and join the conversation on what actions Jersey City is planning for to address climate change.
Light refreshments will be served and FREE LED bulbs will be given to all attendees (while supplies last).
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Posted on February 28, 2020 in Events, News
Get out there and be part of keeping our neighborhood clean and beautiful! The 5th Annual Great Jersey City Cleanup needs everyone’s help to make this happen. It’s also a great opportunity to serve alongside of your neighbors and meet new people.
When: Saturday, April 4th, 2020 from 10am to 2pm
To learn more and register as a volunteer go to volunteerjerseycitynj.gov
If you have questions, contact the Resident Response Center (RRC) at 201-547-4900.
NBA
Posted on February 1, 2020 in News
We are building cities within a city, instead of building communities.
We can build smart, sustainable, fiscally responsible communities with ample public necessities, but City Planning must be given the resources and time to plan for the mass influx of people.
Start now with the overlay study needed for North of 12th Street, but don’t stop there.
Study the Impacts > Update the Plans > Get the Best Deal!