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The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven Fulop, the Municipal Council Members and the Office of Cultural Affairs were honored to recognize Juan Pablo Duarte Association and the Dominican-Americans on their 178th Anniversary of Independence of Dominican Republic during the Flag Raising Ceremony on Friday, February 25, 2022.  Anthems of both nations were played.  The Dominican community has contributed greatly in many areas of our society to the social and economic fabric throughout Jersey City, Hudson County and New Jersey State.  The richness of ethnic traditions and cultural…

The City of Jersey City, Office of Municipal Council, and Office of Cultural Affairs were proud and honored to celebrate Women’s History Month during the Flag Raising Ceremony on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. The National Women’s History Month is an annual celebration honoring the contributions of women to American history, culture, and society. The month-long celebration is dedicated to reflect on the numerous but often overlooked contributions of women such as Abigail Adams, Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth, and Rosa Parks to American history from independence to the present day. Women’s history remained…

Attendees: Councilman Daniel Rivera, Councilman At Large Gladys Rivera Lawrencia Akrofi Member of the Progressive Ghanaian Association Francis Koomson Member of the Progressive Ghanaian Association Juliana Adiza Some Secretary of the Progressive Ghanaian Association Margaret Adico P.R.O. of the Progressive Ghanaian Association Edward AduMember of the Progressive Ghanaian Association Kevin Duron, Coucilman Riveras Aide To view this flag raising, please CLICK HERE

  The City of Jersey City, Office of the Municipal Council and Office of the Cultural Affairs were proud to recognize the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee of Jersey City during the Feast of Saint Patrick’s Cultural and Religious Celebration through the annual Flag Raising Ceremony on Wednesday, March 17, 2022.  National Anthem of both nations were played. The Feast of Saint Patrick (Irish: Lá Fhéile Pádraig, lit. 'the Day of the Festival of Patrick') is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17th March, the…

The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven Fulop, the Municipal Council Office and the Office of Cultural Affairs were proud and honored to recognize The Whole Spectrum Autism Foundation, Smile Pre School Nursery and Historic Downtown Special Improvement District (HDSID) during the 1st Autism Awareness Flag Raising Ceremony held on Thursday, April 1, 2022.  The Whole Spectrum Autism Foundation is a New Jersey nonprofit organization that promotes Autism acceptance, encourages community inclusion, and advocates for families seeking help with their children, especially adults who have aged out of…

The City of Jersey City, Mayor Steven Fulop, the Municipal Council Office and the Office of Cultural Affairs are immensely proud of these brave members of Jersey City Medical Center Emergency Medical Services and honored to celebrate Emergency Medical Services Week from May 16th  through May 22nd   with the the annual flag raising ceremony held on Monday, May 16th, 2022  During the Emergency Medical Services Week, we honor all of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Providers who play such a critical role in our city and across the…