Inspiring 'Passion' Long-running play is annual local tradition Mar 9, 2008
Gonzalez, who formerly taught at the Visual and Performing Arts Program in New Jersey City University, is also a member of the Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA), which also supports the play by supplying actors. In the past, the play has attracted audience members from as far away as Canada, in addition to its local tri-state fan base. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Women's Bowling in Second Place At ECAC Championships Mar 9, 2008
After the first day, they are 39 pins behind first place New Jersey City University and 52 pins ahead of Fairleigh Dickinson in third. had a 215 in the win over Kutztown and led the Pioneers with a 203 against Delaware State in a 924-871 win. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Hudson County's changing demographicsEconomic, immigration trends affect housing, politics Mar 1, 2008
Voter turnout among newcomers hovers at 28 to 30 percent, according to Francis Moran, professor of political science at New Jersey City University who has studied population and voting trends in the county. DeGise added that newcomers to the county are more interested in national politics. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Different abilitiesJC woman with cerebral palsy active as painter, police operator Feb 10, 2008
In her early years, most children born with disabilities in Jersey City were sent to the A. Harry Moore School on Kennedy Boulevard, which still exists across the street from New Jersey City University ... Soon, she moved on from the canine canvas and studied at New Jersey City University (then known as Jersey City State College), where she switched from psychology to art studies. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Edison's legacy of motion pictures Spirit of filmmaker lives on at Black Maria Film Festival Feb 7, 2008
FILMMAKING VISION And Then She Was Gone, a seven-minute short by Jacqueline Pennewill and Pete Konczal, is just one of several short independent films being honored by the 27th Annual Black Maria Film Festival, a traveling film and video festival which kicked off at its home base, New Jersey City University ... Founded in 1981 by John Columbus, festival director, of West Orange (location of Edison's last home, Glenmont, a National Historic site), kicked off the 27th Annual Black Maria Film... (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
New biz for 'Show' Feb 4, 2008
Brown, 38, the most famed player in the history of the Siena men's basketball program, coaches at New Jersey City University, a Division III school where his father, Charles, coached for 25 years before stepping down this past fall. Marc Brown retired from a 17-year professional basketball career, during which he commanded six-figure salaries across South America and Europe, to pursue coaching, where he blends old-school discipline of his father, who some call an "icon" at NJCU, with the... (Albany Times Union)
Hudson County Chamber of Commerce guardedly optimistic about local economyBusiness association elects seven members to board of trustees Jan 26, 2008
The trustees elected include Allan Bardack, president of Bardack Realty Co.; Helen Brzozowski, director of the Junior Prep Pre-School Center; Dominick D'Agosta, senior vice president of North Fork Bank; John Doyle, senior vice president of corporate administration at Jersey City Medical Center; Hudson County Community College President Glen Gabert; New Jersey City University President Carlos Hernandez; and John Quigley, vice president of external affairs at Hoboken University Medical Center.... (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Women's Bowling Wins Conference Title Jan 23, 2008
In the first match of the day, the Pioneers defeated New Jersey City University, 952-918, led by a 202 by. SHU followed that up by downing Fairleigh Dickinson 886-821. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
HAWK TALK: HAWK BASKETBALL STAYS BUSY, INDOOR TRACK SEASON BEGINS, AND BOWLING CONTINUES SUCCESS DURING OFF WEEK Dec 11, 2007
17, including four games over 200 and a game-high 232 pins in a win over #7 New Jersey City University. UMES extended their Bowler of the Week streak to three with (Hampton, Va. (Umeshawks.com)
UMES' JESSICA WORSLEY NAMED MEAC BOWLER OF THE WEEK Dec 11, 2007
She knocked down 232 pins in a win over #7 New Jersey City University. Worsley and the Lady Hawks are off until December 27 when they travel to New Jersey to compete in the NCAA Holiday Jamboree. (Umeshawks.com)
Women's Bowling Moves up to Fifth Nationally Dec 4, 2007
Two more NEWCBC teams, Fairleigh Dickinson University (23-11) of Teaneck, NJ and New Jersey City University (21-13) of Jersey City, NJ, filled the sixth and seventh place rankings, respectively. Delaware State University (25-4) of Dover, DE, off to its best start in program history, leaped ten spots in the poll and landed in the eighth place. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Brown recalls his Cardinal win Nov 20, 2007
Brown retired from his professional career this past year and became coach of the men's basketball team at New Jersey City University, where he succeeded his father, Charles. Brown coached his team to its first win Saturday, 96-62 over Philadelphia Biblical University, about the same time Siena replicated his 1989 feat by beating 20th-ranked Stanford at Times Union Center. (Albany Times Union)
HAWKS POST 9-2 MARK TO TAKE 3rd PLACE AT EASTERN SHORE HAWK CLASSIC Nov 20, 2007
The Hawks opened the tournament with a win over #17 Adelphi 960-923 and a defeat of #6 New Jersey City University 925-915. Heartbreak set in for UMES as #7 Sacred Heart topped the Hawks by one pin, 968-967 in game three. (Umeshawks.com)
UMES SET TO HOST NATION'S FIRST MAJOR TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR Nov 17, 2007
Other teams attending the event include #18 Delaware State, #14 Morgan State, #6 New Jersey City University, #19 St. Peter's College, #17 Adelphi, #16 Bethune-Cookman, #7 Sacred Heart, and 11 other unranked teams. 1 Vanderbilt won the tournament last year. (Umeshawks.com)
Women's Bowling Wins Second Straight Conference Meet Nov 4, 2007
Pelletier continued her fine bowling with an incredible 267 game while Jaime Manzo added 221 but the Pioneers lost match three in the tenth frame against New Jersey City University 1001-1035. The team rebounded with a convincing win Fairleigh Dickinson University in the fourth match led by Manzo's 234 and 220 game. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Women's Bowling Tops St. Francis and St. Peter's in NEWCBC Action Oct 31, 2007
In Sub-Varsity action, the Panthers were led by and Senior who faced Sacred Heart, FDU, and New Jersey City University. The Panthers compete next on Saturday, November 3, 2007 at North Levittown lanes at 10 am. (Aupanthers.com)
Women's Bowling Takes Season's First NECWBC Meet Oct 28, 2007
She added a 234 in match five, while freshman Katy Edsall came in off the bench with 245 to give the keglers an easy win over sixth-ranked New Jersey City University ... Their victories included matches against Fairleigh Dickinson (910-888 and 912-798), Adelphi (836-789 and 843-656), and New Jersey City University (896-859). (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Women's Bowling Seventh in NTCA Poll Oct 27, 2007
The No. 6 ranked team was New Jersey City University of Jersey City, NJ, and the No. 7 ranked team was Sacred Heart University of Fairfield, CT. The NJCU Gothic Knights along with the SHU Pioneers will begin their season at the NEWCBC meet this weekend. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Photo Gallery Oct 18, 2007
-elect Sandra Cunningham addresses commissioners from the states Health Planning Board at a public hearing on the possible closing of Greenville Hospital on Thursday night at New Jersey City University ... Over 350 people packed a public hearing at New Jersey City University Thursday night, three days after more than 100 attended a "town hall" meeting at the Mary McLeod Bethune Center on Martin Luther King Drive to talk about the hospital's future. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
FORMER HAWK STANDOUT TO HAVE TRACK NAMED AFTER HIM IN NEW JERSEY Oct 17, 2007
He was an assistant coach for the Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University) (NJCU) indoor and outdoor women's programs during the 1996-97 season and also coached for more than seven seasons as an assistant at Seton Hall University ... Portions of this release appear compliments of the New Jersey City University sports information department. (Umeshawks.com)
Saving Greenville Hospital Residents, politicians speak out on possible closing Oct 14, 2007
Over 350 people packed a public hearing at New Jersey City University Thursday night, three days after more than 100 attended a "town hall" meeting at the Mary McLeod Bethune Center on Martin Luther King Drive to talk about the hospital's future. Monday's meeting was part informational session, part pep talk to make people aware of the upcoming Thursday meeting (which many claim was under-publicized). (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Delle Donna: 'I'm not quitting'Embattled Guttenberg mayor denies that meeting was canceled because of indictment Oct 14, 2007
"One council member, Adela Martinez, teaches class at New Jersey City University on Tuesdays, so she couldn't make it. Another council member, Efrain Velez, had to go to the hospital with his son with an emergency that required hospitalization. I couldn't be there because I had to be with Anna. That's three. There was no quorum, so the meeting was canceled.". Added Delle Donna, "It had nothing to do with the indictment. They can call it whatever they like, but it was not canceled because of it.... (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
D-III NJ City, too Oct 2, 2007
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Former Siena star Marc Brown was named interim basketball coach at New Jersey City University on Monday. Brown succeeds his father, Charles, who stepped down last month after a 25-year tenure in which his teams won nearly 500 games and twice reached the NCAA Division III national semifinals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
Strength, sacrifice, and loveHoboken single mother selected to tell her story in book Sep 30, 2007
In addition to her current position as a case worker for the Urban League, Ross having already earned an Associate's Degree in Human Resources from Hudson County Community College, is in the process of earning a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology from New Jersey City University. She hopes to one day advance her counseling career and reach out to more people who need assistance. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
NJ City coach Brown retires after 25 years Sep 13, 2007
JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- New Jersey City University basketball coach Charles Brown announced his retirement Tuesday, ending a 25-year tenure in which his teams won nearly 500 games and twice reached the NCAA Division III national semifinals. Brown's teams won five New Jersey Athletic Conference championships, and he never had a losing season as a coach. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NCAA Basketball)
She's still a 'Croatian Sensation'Young North Bergen woman has No. 1 pop song in native land Aug 13, 2007
She's a college student, entering her junior year at New Jersey City University, where she has a double major in English and education and a minor in music performance. She is studying classical voice at NJCU with Dr. Donna Connolly and was among a handful of NJCU students who performed at Carnegie Hall last semester. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
18-year-old beauty on the riseNB resident already making mark in modeling Aug 11, 2007
Angeles, who just completed her freshman year at New Jersey City University studying journalism, even went to the pinnacle of beauty pageants in the Garden State a year ago: the Miss New Jersey pageant. While Angeles didn't win the crown as Miss New Jersey, the experience was definitely worth it. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
Saluting Mom and DadNorth Bergen High students in art show at library May 20, 2007
Senior Tatiana Montesino, who will head to New Jersey City University in the fall to study fine arts and education, heard about the show and wanted to take part. "So I had about a week to finish," Montesino said of her painting of her mother holding her on her first birthday in the Dominican Republic, also using a photo as the basis for the painting. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
HAWKS SOAR OVER CENTRAL MISSOURI, 4-2 Apr 14, 2007
The winner of that match will earn a bye to the semi-final round while the loser will face the New Jersey City University (NJCU) Sacred Heart winner. In other early action Nebraska toppled NJCU 4-2 and Sacred Heart fell to Vanderbilt 4-2. (Umeshawks.com)
HAWKS SPOTLIGHTED ON NCAASPORTS.com FEATURE STORY Apr 14, 2007
Features the Hawks in their fourth straight tournament appearance along with defending National Champions Fairleigh Dickinson University, two-time champion Neberaska, New jersey City University and Central Missouri. This year's field also has Sacred Heart, Vanderbilt and Minnesaota State-Mankato. (Umeshawks.com)
Women's Bowling Sixth After Qualiying at NCAA Naitonals Apr 13, 2007
After a rough start of 931 and 922 the SHU bowlers shot 1019 and 985 to easily hold onto sixth place by 236 over New Jersey City University. Lulu finished the day by leading the team in average with 223 followed by Onderdonk at 217 (10th overall) and 214 by (14th overall). (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Who's running for school board - part one 11 candidates vie for three seats on JC Board of Education Mar 31, 2007
He's a graduate of Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University). He is also a licensed realtor working with Frank Monaco Realty in Jersey City, and has been a notary public since 1985. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
Women's Bowling Selected for NCAA National Tournament Mar 29, 2007
All eight teams were slected at large and includes the University of Central Missouri, Fairleigh Dickinson University, the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Minnesota State University-Mankato, the University of Nebraska, New Jersey City University, Sacred Heart University and Vanderbilt University. This is the third time the Pioneers have been selected in the four years the NCAA has sponsored a national championship. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Bowling Places Fifth at ECAC Championships Mar 12, 2007
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi women's bowling team participated in the ECAC Championships on March 9-11 hosted by New Jersey City University. The Panthers finished the weekend with a record of 4-5 to place fifth out of nine competing schools. (Aupanthers.com)
Weehawken's Jaramillo honored at 'Women in Sports' celebrationIncluded among New Jersey's top female athletes at Seton Hall Mar 3, 2007
Alice DeFazio, the assistant athletic director at New Jersey City University, is a driving force behind the program. "It's a great way to honor the female athletes that have long been ignored," Terpak said. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Bowling Drops #3 NJCU Feb 27, 2007
Garden City, N.Y. - The Adelphi University bowling team finished the final Northeast Women's Bowling Conference event with a mark of 1-4 on the day, picking up their only win against nationally ranked New Jersey City University (NJCU). With the 1-4 results, the Panthers close out the regular season with a mark of 29-38. (Aupanthers.com)
HAWK BOWLING DOESN'T FEEL THE LOVE, DROP ONE SPOT IN LATEST NTCA POLL Feb 15, 2007
Vanderbilt is second in the nation followed by New Jersey City University. The Gothic Knights were third in the current poll but fell twice to UMES at the Capital Classic, taking third place overall. (Umeshawks.com)
Cards Sack Two Minor Leaguers Jan 23, 2007
The Sayreville, NJ native had been a two-year starting outfielder for the New Jersey City University baseball team prior to signing with the Cardinals. The club is expected to drop at least one more player, this one from the Dominican Republic. (St. Louis, TheInsiders.com)
Singleton's success translates to college Jan 13, 2007
Eastern Shore finished second to New Jersey City University in the team competition. A 2-4 record in Baker format games cost the Hawks the overall title. (Buffalo News -- Sports)
Minute Drill Jan 11, 2007
A team co-captain, Prehmus had a career-high 34 points in a 120-113 double-overtime win over New Jersey City University. Hampden-Sydney is 8-4. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
LADY HAWK BOWLING UP TO FIFTH IN LATEST NTCA NATIONAL POLL Jan 11, 2007
New Jersey City University of Jersey City, NJ and the University of Maryland - Eastern Shore of Princess Ann, MD have moved up to the fourth and fifth place rankings, correspondingly. NJCU (34-9-0) traveled a tough road in winning the Holiday Jamboree championship, defeating Fairleigh Dickinson in the semifinals and UMES in the finals. (Umeshawks.com)
HAWKS TAKE SECOND PLACE AT FDU HOLIDAY CLASSIC Jan 4, 2007
UMES opened with a 823-478 win over Cheyney but then dropped three straight to New Jersey City University (NJCU) (931-865), Delaware State (771-749) and Adelphi (704-682). Their final two Baker games came in the championship round as they knocked off Sacred Heart (1079-956) in the semi-finals and fell to tournament champion NJCU (576-523) in three games in the Championship round. (Umeshawks.com)
Women's Bowling Finishes Fourth at FDU Tournament Jan 2, 2007
New Jersey City University was the #1 seed with 10015, the University of Maryland - Eastern Shore was second with 9998 and Fairleigh Dickinson rounded out the top four bracket with 9791. SHU had the best win-loss record with 9-2 against the eleven teams followed by the University of Maryland - Eastern Shore and Fairleigh Dickinson University with 8-3. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Bowling Upsets Two Nationally Ranked Foes at FDU Holiday Jamboree Dec 30, 2006
On Wednesday, December 27 Adelphi faced off with fifth ranked New Jersey City University and pulled out a 910-865 victory. The win marked the first time in program history the Panthers have toppled a nationally ranked opponent. (Aupanthers.com)
Tulsa Women's Hoops Take on Charlotte This Friday Dec 28, 2006
Due to the passing of Saint Peter's College President Father James N. Loughran, S.J., the first day of the classic has been moved to the John J. Moore Athletics and Fitness Center on the New Jersey City University campus ... Jersey City, N.J. - After nearly two weeks off, the Tulsa women's basketball team returns to action on Friday, December 29th to take on Charlotte beginning at 4:30 p.m. CST in the first day of the Aeropostale/SPC Holiday Classic in Jersey City, N.J. Due to the passing of... (Tulsahurricane.com)
'Crossing Treacherous Paths': New Historical Drama Depicts Romance amid Haitian Revolution Dec 14, 2006
Shortly after her arrival in the United States, she entered New Jersey City University and completed her studies in sociology. Samedi worked with the refugees' resettlement program for 12 years and has always shown great love for her country and her compatriots. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
HAWK CLASSIC SEES HAWK BOWLING FINISH IN FOURTH Nov 21, 2006
Those wins were staggered however as New Jersey City University (NJCU) topped the Hawks in game two (745-680) and Vanderbilt topped UMES in game four (637-852). "It would have been nice to win another one or two matches," added Brummell. (Umeshawks.com)
LADY HAWK BOWLING SET TO HOST HAWK CLASSIC FEATURING NATION'S TOP TEAMS Nov 17, 2006
Other top teams include Vanderbilt University, the nation's fourth ranked team and New Jersey City University, currently ranked sixth. The field also features #10 Sacred Heart University, #12 Southern University, #13 Morgan State University and #16 Delaware State University. (Umeshawks.com)
Women's Bowling Opens 2006-07 Season At North East WCBT Event Oct 31, 2006
The Panthers faces St. Peter's College in game two (915-907), Sacred Heart University in game three (1015-867), New Jersey City University in game four (1053-849) and Fairleigh Dickinson University in game five (973-826) dropping all four games. (Bellmore, N.Y.), (Bethpage, N.Y.) and (Wappingers Falls, N.Y.) all totaled over 500 pins for the day. (Aupanthers.com)
UMES BOWLING IS SEVENTH IN FIRST NTCA POLL Oct 31, 2006
The balance of the top 10 is led by sixth ranked New Jersey City University of Jersey City, NJ, the 4th place finisher at NCAA nationals last season ... New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ 0 - 0 206 7. (Umeshawks.com)
Secaucus town council candidate profilesTwo slates, one independent discuss the issues Oct 29, 2006
He has a B.S. from Montclair State, a degree in chiropractics from New York Chiropractor College, and is completing his masters in administration and educational leadership from New Jersey City University. He taught for 27 years at Immaculate Conception Grammar School in Secaucus. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Women's Bowling Makes Its Mark Oct 25, 2006
With the addition of Adelphi, 15 Division II institutions make up the Northeast Region The Panthers, competing as an independent, are the only school located in New York, with Division III New Jersey City University its next closest competitor. A total of 50 institutions sponsor women's bowling in the NCAA with 27 at the Division I level, 17 at Division II and six in Division III. All three divisions will be governed under Division I rules and will compete for one NCAA title which will take... (Aupanthers.com)
Where are all these pit bulls coming from?Local shelters filled with breed; kids and dogfighting rings blamed Sep 17, 2006
"We're not going to wait for the first bite," said Richard Censullo, the health officer for both North Bergen and Union City who also teaches health law to graduate students at New Jersey City University. "Owning a vicious dog is the equivalent of having a loaded gun.". (West New York Reporter, NJ)
History buffs mark 225th anniversary of march on Yorktown Aug 21, 2006
The alliance between France and the infant United States had made the difference, said Bruce Chadwick, an author and history professor at New Jersey City University. "Without the French, the Americans would have never won the Revolution. We needed their money, their navy and their soldiers," Chadwick said. (Newsday -- State)
Out of the closetProm for LGBT youth at Barrow Mansion Jun 17, 2006
Renata Moreira, an employee at New Jersey City University and herself a lesbian, was honored when asked to volunteer her time for the evening. "It's good to help create a safe place where young people can enjoy themselves without being ostracized or getting strange looks," said Moriera. (North Bergen Reporter, NJ)
Learning about Iraq from the IraqisFormer NJCU student travels to Jordan, Syria to meet refugees Jun 11, 2006
The former New Jersey City University (NJCU) student and current Jersey City resident will be traveling to Jordan and Syria to meet with Iraqi people starting this Sunday June 11. Broderick is part of a delegation that has been organized by organizations called United for Peace and the Justice and Global Exchange. (West New York Reporter, NJ)
Vanderbilt bowlers get honors May 23, 2006
Whitney Smith A&M UniversityKristina Szalay Fairleigh Dickinson UniversityJamie Martin University of NebraskaTina Peak Central Missouri State UniversityVicki Spratford New Jersey City University ... Frank Parisi New Jersey City University. (VandyMania.com)
Friscioni, Szalay and Ketcham Earn NTCA All-America Nods May 20, 2006
Second Team Whitney Smith Alabama Aersity Fairleigh Dickinson University Jamie Martin University of Nebraska Tina Peak Central Missouri State University Vicki Spratford New Jersey City University ... NTCA Division II/III Coach of the Year Frank Parisi New Jersey City University. (Fduknights.com)
HAWKS' MARYETTA LEWIS NAMED AS AN ALL-AMERICAN May 20, 2006
Lisa Friscioni of NCAA champion Fairleigh Dickinson University and Lindsay Baker of two-time champion University of Nebraska headlined the 2006 All-America bowling team while Mike LoPresti of Fairleigh Dickinson and Frank Parisi of New Jersey City University were named "Coach of the Year" in Division I and II/III respectively as announced today by the National Ten Pin Coaches Association. Baker, who's 215 average was the best in the country this year, edged Friscioni in tight balloting for the... (Umeshawks.com)
What will all of JC's parks look like?Community comes together to discuss master plan Apr 19, 2006
He admitted that some members of his team have had more problems in visits to parks in Ward A, which spans from the Jersey City/Bayonne border to Culver Avenue near New Jersey City University. He said they have faced some resistance to their work. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
Jersey guys play Maxwell's Straight Dope Cherry an original 'rock-roots' band Apr 19, 2006
In 2004 they found their fourth in Al Perdomo, who studied music at New Jersey City University and plays classical pieces. Perdomo rounds out their sound and provides a solid footing for the band's grooving tracks. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
HAWK BOWLING FALLS SHORT IN COMEBACK AGAINST NEW JERSEY CITY; ARE ELIMINATED FROM 2006 NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS Apr 19, 2006
Houston, Texas - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) Women's Bowling Team bowed out of the 2006 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Bowling Championships today with a four game to two loss to New Jersey City University (NJCU) in the elimination bracket. The Hawks got behind quickly in the second round. (Umeshawks.com)
Women's Bowling Apr 19, 2006
OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE OF THE University of Maryland Eastern Shore. 2005-2006 Team Information. (Umeshawks.com)
