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Bayonne, New Jersey Patch AM: a 5 min readCheers Bayonne! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where Bayonne neighbors can volunteer for nature, youth, and community support.
- How a Bayonne student turned local service into a $20,000 scholarship.
- Can Bayonne’s undefeated 12U team swing its way to Williamsport?
Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 89, low: 74.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. 20 Places to Volunteer in Hoboken + Jersey City This Fall (hobokengirl.com) — Bayonne residents looking to give back this fall can join the Bayonne Nature Club for nature walks, shoreline cleanups, and other local environmental projects. The broader guide highlights volunteer opportunities across Hudson County, from food pantries and youth programs to tech access and animal rescue, with several options that welcome Bayonne volunteers for flexible, year-round service. 
2. Filling Gaps, One Scholarship at a Time (stevens.edu) — A Bayonne-born student leader is gaining national recognition after winning a major Spectrum Scholars award, but her journey started with tackling gaps she saw growing up in Bayonne. Through the Bayonne Student Leadership Council, she helped launch drives, festivals, and service projects, and now plans to channel her scholarship, education, and experience into expanding opportunities for underserved communities.
3. Undefeated Bayonne, N.J., Little League team hoping to reach the World Series (cbsnews.com) — Bayonne’s undefeated 12U Little League team is heading to the Metro Region Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut, aiming for a historic trip to the World Series. After a 10-0 postseason and a big community send-off, players, coaches, and Mayor Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski say the kids are proudly representing the entire city.
4. Bayonne mourns death of Police Officer Joseph Giordano, ‘who left us unexpectedly' (hudsoncountyview.com) — Bayonne is mourning Police Officer Joseph Giordano, who the department says died unexpectedly, prompting heartfelt tributes from colleagues and city officials. Leaders are calling him “one of Bayonne’s finest” and say the city will offer support and resources to anyone struggling with the loss, while funeral details are still pending.
5. Sherrill nominates Bayonne's Michael Embrich as N.J.'s first veteran advocate (hudsoncountyview.com) — Bayonne resident and Navy veteran Michael Embrich has been nominated to serve as New Jersey’s first statewide veteran advocate, a new watchdog-style role within the Department of Veterans Affairs. If confirmed, he’ll oversee veterans homes, investigate complaints, and push for better services and accountability for veterans across the state.
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Budget Hearing: Department of Public Safety - Part 2
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
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Budget Hearing: Department of Health and Human Services - Part 2
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
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Budget Hearing: HEDC - Part 2
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
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Budget Hearing: Department of Finance - Part 2
City of Jersey City Council Chambers 280 Grove St. Jersey City NJ 07302
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Ecuadorian Flag Raising →
Elizabeth, NJ Calendar, 50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth
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Zoning Board Meeting
City of Jersey City 1st floor Board Room of the Holloway Building, 4 Jackson Square
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Movies in the Park 2026 / The Sponge Bob Movie →
Village Park, 384-388 1st St, Jersey City
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Youth Connect
Hudson Pride Center Union City Location, 4428 Bergenline Ave, Union City, NJ, 07087, United States
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EUROGALLERY →
The Grand Loft, 57 Murray St, Elizabeth
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Rent Protection Special Investigation Committee Meeting - August 10
City of Jersey City Melissa Holloway Building, 4 Jackson Square, Jersey City, NJ
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Historic Preservation Commission
City of Jersey City 1st floor Board Room of the Holloway Building, 4 Jackson Square
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JCCS Court Outreach @ CSPNJ
City of Jersey City CSPNJ, 422 Martin Luther King Dr., Jersey City, NJ 07304
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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