Bye-Bye Bed, Bath & Beyond; Rent Relief: This Week In Jersey City

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First, your weekend weather:

• Friday: Rain in the morning. High: 73 Low: 58.
• Saturday: Clear throughout the day. High: 75 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Jersey City:

1. With Redevelopment Looming, Bed, Bath & Beyond Set to Close Jersey City Location (Jersey Digs)
2. The Power Plant Cafe by Boycemode Opening in Jersey City (hobokengirl.com)
3. Drenching rains hit tri-state area, flash flood watches remain in some areas (FOX 5 NY)
4. New Jersey COVID Update: Why some Newark city workers are protesting vaccine mandates (WABC-TV)
5. Fulop Announces Expansion to Jersey City Rent Relief Program (TAPinto.net)
6. Business Report: Opposition to NYC congestion pricing plan, Jersey City rent relief, rising unemployment claims | Video (NJ Spotlight)
7. Applications Open In October For Another Round Of Jersey City's Rent Relief (Jersey City Patch)
8. One last chance to see the Landmark Loew’s before restoration begins (NJ.com)
9. Anti-ICE activists hold vigil outside Menendez's Jersey City office calling for release of detainees (Hudson County View)
10. Jersey City deserves better than Fulop-machine politics | Opinion (nj.com)

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This weekend in Jersey City:

Friday, September 24

• Baby / Toddler Preschool Story Time - Kearny Public Library (7:00 AM)
• Senior Class Breakfast (SHS Events) - Secaucus High School (8:00 AM)
• Fall Outdoor Craft Session - Kearny Public Library (11:30 AM)
• SHS Fall Pep Rally (SHS Events) - Secaucus High School (12:30 PM)
• LEGO Block Party at Church Square Park! (3:30 PM)
• Novelists Book Talks - Weehawken Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Boys Soccer @ Passaic (Events) - James J Ferris High School (4:30 PM)
• Girls Tennis @ Kearny (Events) - James J Ferris High School (4:30 PM)
• Alex Rudin & The Age of Empathy - WomenRising (6:30 PM)

Saturday, September 25

• Next Saturday, October 2, don't miss the "Pumpkins & Pages" Library Festival in Church Square Park! (12:00 AM)
• Football vs. Bergen County Technical Schools (Events) (12:00 AM)
• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions in Jersey City! (9:00 AM)
• Girls Volleyball @ Weehawkin HS (Events) (10:00 AM)
• Manhattan Short Film Festival Presented in the Library's Lower Level - In Person Event (1:30 PM)
• New York/ New Jersey Water Lantern Festival (5:00 PM)

Jersey City Patch Notebook

• New Jersey State Police: "State Police Explorer Program Information Night at NJSP Buena Headquarters On Wednesday, September 22, the New Jersey State Police Explorer Program will be meeting at Troop “A” Buena Vista Headquarters located at 1045 Route 54, Williams..." (Instagram)
• New Jersey State Police: "Motor Vehicle Stop leads to Seizure of Guns and Cash The New Jersey State Police have arrested Mathew Maynard, 21, Izaraa Bowens, 21, Takeemah Derricote-Mclean 20, all of East Orange N.J. and Ryan Bowen 23 of Newark, N.J. and seized tw..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City Girl: "Coming SOON ☕️🥐 A popular #NYC-based French cafe + bakery, Maman — is making its way over to #JerseyCity⁠ ⁠ ALL the details on TheHobokenGirl.com 📲 Link in bio⁠ 📷: @_mamannyc_" (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "A band of rain and storms will move through the area late today and this evening. Ongoing showers build into a steadier rain 3 - 6 PM, with the potential downpours and storms between 5 - 11 PM. Flooding risk is moderate with gusts of win..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "From decades old chipped paint, to stunning works of art. Located on 12th street between Monmouth and Coles, this group of colorful works was the collaboration of four artists. The fully painted wall on the right is by artist Beau Stanto..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Mayor Steven Fulop and the Department of Health and Human Services hosted the 3rd annual Immigrant Affairs Symposium last Friday during the National Citizenship Day ceremonies at Liberty State Park.⠀ ⠀ The City’s nationally recognized Im..." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Commissioned for the first Jersey City Mural Arts Festival, “Sacred Gates” is ⠀ located on the corner of Monmouth and 12th Street. Created by Sneha Shrestha, an artist originally from Nepal and a graduate of Harvard University. Sneha pai..." (Instagram)
• Liberty Science Center: "“I got vaccinated because I have a 5-month-old baby at home and it was a huge factor in keeping her safe. Both my husband and I want to make sure most of the people in her life are vaccinated, and once it’s approved, she’ll be vaccinated..." (Facebook)
• Jersey City: "Vendors, music and FUN filled this weekend’s All About Downtown Festival. @hdsid_jc's annual festival, now in its 10th year, took over Newark Avenue spanning from Grove to Coles Streets.⠀ ⠀ Did you make it out? Sound off below!⠀ ⠀ #AllAb..." (Instagram)
• City of Jersey City Official Government Page: "Who else but a gathering of nuns outside the historic Stanley Theater circa 1959? The sisters enjoyed one of the biggest films of the year, “The Nun's Story” starring Audrey Hepburn. Two decades later, the same space would become its own..." (Facebook)
• Jersey City: "This Saturday, September 25th, the Liberty State Park Protection Act rally will be held at 11am. Please help to end decades of privatization threats and protect the Caven Point Natural Area, a scarce urban nature sanctuary for wildlife." (Instagram)
• Jersey City: "Be in the know of hazardous situations such as weather, traffic, and other emergencies all for free. If you were already registered under Swift911, you are already signed up.⠀ ⠀ Register HERE: JCNJ.ORG/ALERTJC" (Instagram)
• City of Jersey City Official Government Page: "The Jersey City Department of Recreation & Youth Development held it’s official Soccer Opening Day at Caven Point. Parents interested in signing up their children for the fall should head to: http://jcrec.recdesk.com to register. Hurray,..." (Facebook)
• The Mills at Jersey Gardens: "Celebrate the opening of vineyard vines' new store at The Mills at Jersey Gardens with up to 70% off new fall arrivals, classic styles, and your favorite Good Life looks. #EDSFTG" (Facebook)
• Jersey City: "Free vaccines if you live, work or go to school in #JerseyCity. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are available to those 18+ at the sites listed here. For all vaccine sites including Pfizer locations for ages 12+ visit: JCNJ.ORG/VACCINES⠀ ⠀..." (Instagram)
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC): "Celebrate the 21st of September with tickets to Earth, Wind & Fire this December --> https://bit.ly/3x7bZ2E #Repost Earth, Wind & Fire Guess what today is!! It’s the 21st day of September, in the 21st year of 2000, in the 21st century 🎉..." (Facebook)
• vintage_jc: "Ocean Avenue, Jersey City, N.J. C: 1926 Postcard. #jerseycity #vintagejc" (Instagram)
• City of Jersey City Official Government Page: "With yesterday’s official start of fall, we look back on a fun and active summer season at the Department of Recreation & Youth Development. From yoga and dancing to swimming and special field trips, #JerseyCity’s youth had a season they..." (Facebook)
• New Jersey State Museum: ""I love images like this, a single subject in a vast area of nothing. The Bald Eagle in the tree is the icing on the cake. If the eagle looks despondent, it is because he just missed a meal of wood duck he dove after and missed. Retre..." (Instagram)
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC): "Excited to host the first 2021 Gubernatorial Debate on Tues, 9/28 at 7:00pm! Watch live on ABC7 and 6ABC, and stream on Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Hulu. Also stream live on NJ.com or listen on WHYY and WCTC radio. Sponsored..." (Facebook)
• City of Jersey City Official Government Page: "This Saturday, September 25th, the Liberty State Park Protection Act rally will be held at 11am. Please help to end decades of privatization threats and protect the Caven Point Natural Area, a scarce urban nature sanctuary for wildlife." (Facebook)
• New Jersey State Museum: "A very familiar bird throughout most of North America, American Robins eats different food items depending on the time of the day. Robin with Daffodils, 1964-1966 Edward Marshall Boehm (1913-1969) Trenton, NJ Porcelain Limited edition o..." (Instagram)
• New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC): "Calling educators! As racism plays out in the education system, it is affecting your students' mental health. If you are looking for creative solutions to make a difference in your classroom, join us on 9/30/21 at 3pm for our professiona..." (Facebook)
• Jersey City Dance Academy: "Share the Magic! JCDA “Dance with Me” 9/25 - 10/07 Bring a Friend to Class!* *(Participants must have a completed Dance Pass)" (Facebook)
• City of Jersey City Official Government Page: "Free vaccines if you live, work or go to school in #JerseyCity. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are available to those 18+ at the sites listed here. For all vaccine sites including Pfizer locations for ages 12+ visit: http://JCNJ.ORG/VACCI..." (Facebook)

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