The County-Run Site Will Be Open For A Fourth Day This Week After Receiving Increased Vaccine Allocation JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Hudson County will be opening its vaccine scheduling system at 6 p.m. on Tuesday for appointments at the USS Juneau Center on Thursday and Friday of this week, with a handful of slots currently […]
Hudson County First Vaccine Distribution Center
Today we attended a media walk though of the first Hudson County Vaccine Distribution Center in Kearny. The walk through was be led by Hudson Regional Health Commission Executive Director Carrie Nawrocki, who is working to oversee the Vaccination Center as part of the County Executive’s Vaccine Task Force.
County Announces Opening of Hudson COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Center
DeGise Establishes Vaccine Task Force to Oversee Efficient Distribution While Continuing Robust COVID-19 Testing Efforts JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Hudson County will open its first COVID-19 vaccination site at the USS Juneau Center, Office of Emergency Management in Kearny beginning next week, Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise announced today. The vaccination center will be operated […]
Highly recommended COVID testing centers in the area, according to readers
It’s important to get tested regularly, especially if you’re still working outside of your home or are in contact with people often. It’s a great precautionary tool to make sure you’re safe, healthy, and not spreading the virus to other people. Here are some local sites you guys recommended for testing! For all current testing […]
Travel Shaming in Times of Covid-19: The Good, The Bad, and The Ambiguous
In today’s day and age, whether or not to head out on vacation is seeming more like an ethical decision rather than the simple carefree holiday it’s always been. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to rage on, “travel shaming” has taken root to discourage people from traveling during these uncertain times. Born from the debate […]
Traveling During COVID- Flight Attendants Tell All
In February I was traveling back home from an epic Bali/Dubai trip with a list of new travel destinations for every month in 2020. I had a masterplan of taking this blog global. Well we know where that story goes…. Since March, I’ve been dreaming and fantasizing about getting on an airplane, I didn’t care […]
Why people don’t wear masks?
There is a huge debate in the US regarding whether or not the use of masks is necessary and if it should be mandatory. Here in New Jersey, Gov Phil Murphy signed an executive order recently making masks mandatory to wear when outdoors as cases around the country are surging. But still, wherever you go […]
The JC Relief Squad Story
We are now in July, and as things are re-opening but cases still popping up all over the state, it’s crazy to think about the last few months. I don’t even really know where to begin. On March 14th, Jersey City shut down after cases of COVID19 started growing. We all went into Quarantine. Things […]
Saying Goodbye During Covid-19
Covid-19 hit the United States in mid-March, ushering us into unprecedented times and altering our entire way of life. Businesses would be forced to readjust or shut down, hospitals would start to fill up, and nursing homes would refuse outside visitors. My great-aunt, Celeste, who was living in a nursing home in Elizabeth, would not […]
9 New Steps Taken Towards The Re-Opening Of The State
We’ve been on lockdown in New Jersey for over two months now and obviously the pressure to re-open the state, country and economy is intensifying. But is it too soon? Social distancing is absolutely working in stopping the spread of the virus and I think many will agree with me that there is fear our […]
Jersey City Opens COVID-19 Testing to ALL Residents; New Mobile Testing Expands Capabilities Citywide to Provide Direct Access for Public and Senior Housing Sites
Next Steps Include Antibody Testing to Further Public Health and Safety Efforts JERSEY CITY – Mayor Steven M. Fulop announces increased efforts to offer COVID-19 testing by broadening efforts with expanded and targeting testing opportunities to ALL Jersey City residents. For the first time, mobile testing will be brought directly to some of our most vulnerable residents in […]
10 Apps to Stimulate Your Brain While You’re Stuck At Home
With everyone staying home due to the recent outbreak, people are on their phones more than ever. While scrolling through social media and streaming your favorite Netflix series are great ways to kill some time, it is important that we still exercise our cognitive brain functions on a daily basis. Here are ten educational apps […]
Financial assistance for businesses and employees
If you are a small business owner or if you’ve been temporarily laid off as a result of a closing business, here are some grants and loans available to help. NJEDA’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program The NJEDA recently created this grant program for small and medium-sized businesses. This program would provide up to […]
Virtual Events to Check Out This Weekend
If you’re looking for some fun events to pass the time, here are a few virtual events going on that you can tune into this week! Virtual Events Virtual Story Slam March 19 @ 7:00 PM View this post on Instagram A post shared by Art House Productions (@arthouseproductions) Join Art House Productions and No […]
10 things to do during a period of social distancing
If you’re looking for ways to keep yourself occupied, here are just a few things you can do while you spend more time at home! Take care of yourself There are a lot of news updates coming in and it can be overwhelming. Take breaks from social media so you don’t get sucked into the […]
Restaurants offering delivery + takeout in Jersey City + Hoboken
While everyone is advised to stay home and minimize social contact, consider ordering from local restaurants that are still open and offering deliver/takeout in the area. Alternatively, you can buy gift cards for your favorite spots to visit once this is all over. This list will be updated daily! If you’re a local restaurant/cafe offering […]