🌱 Patch AM: Why a Jersey City bird group is challenging Bayonne’s bridge rescue plan

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a Jersey City bird group is challenging Bayonne's bridge rescue plan
• How St. Peter's Prep's Jersey City win shook up state rankings

Also on today's calendar: The Brunswick School Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.
• Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 82, low: 69.
• Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Bayonne bird rescue efforts near completion as animal activists voice concerns (hudsoncountyview.com) — Animal advocates from Jersey City Birds are pressuring Bayonne officials to speed up rescue efforts for pigeons trapped in netting under Route 440 bridges, saying current steps are inhumane and inadequate. Bayonne's administration says it's conducting daily checks with baited traps and has already released many birds, while vowing to learn from the controversy and improve future practices.
   

• N.J. football Top 20 for Sept. 6: 2 new teams enter and defending state champ surges (nj.com subscription) — St. Peter's Prep climbed to No. 2 in New Jersey after a 30-27 thriller played in Jersey City, where the Marauders pulled out a late win in the Lamar McKnight Classic. The statewide Top 20 rundown tracks early-season surges, stumbles, and upcoming marquee matchups that could reshape the rankings over the next two weeks.
   

📸 Around Jersey City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Jersey City

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• The Brunswick School Open House →
  The Brunswick School, 371 7th St, Jersey City
  9:00 am
Sunday September 13
• Frank Vincent Marina Flea & Collectible Market →
  277 Passaic Ave, Kearny
  9:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Become a NJ Real Estate Agent * IN PERSON or ONLINE * NEW Classes →
  Montclair School of Real Estate, 89 Walnut St, Montclair, NJ 07042,
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday September 8
• Children of Faith Flag Raising Ceremony 2026 →
  City Hall Council Chambers, 280 Grove Street, 2nd Floor, Jersey City
  11:30 am
• MHANJ United by Wellness Meetings →
  Recovery Junction Recovery Center, 35 Journal Square Plaza, #500, Jersey City
  2:00 pm
• Summer Fest South Lawn LSP CARLOS JIMENEZ MAMBO DULCET 2026 →
  Liberty State Park. South Lawn, Freedom Way, Jersey City
  6:30 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Know Your Rights: Expungement - In person and Virtual →
  10 Main St, Hackensack
  11:00 am
• S.M.A.R.T Recovery - Hudson County →
  Recovery Junction Recovery Center, 35 Journal Square Plaza, #500, Jersey City
  11:00 am
• One Day One Win Circle →
  Recovery Junction Recovery Center, 35 Journal Square Plaza, #500, Jersey City
  1:00 pm
• Hamilton Park Farmers Market 2026 →
  Hamilton Park, 9 McWilliams Pl., Jersey City
  4:00 pm
Monday September 14
• 2026 Middle and High School Virtual Fair →
  Parents League Virtual Fair
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Jersey City Buy Rite Open | Skrewball & Golf | Win Prizes Like Super Sampling Tickets! →
  Jersey City Super Buy Rite, 575 Manila Ave, Jersey City
  12:00 pm

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• JPMorgan Chase & Co. posted a job opening for AI Control Manager - Senior Associate in Jersey City. Apply here.
• Government Jobs posted a job opening for Administrative Supervisor 2 -Office of the Ombudsman in Jersey City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jersey City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Hoboken

• Hoboken completes school zone safety improvements ahead of new school year (hudsoncountyview.com)
• Stan's Says Goodbye, Stevens Students Win Big + Other Hoboken + Jersey City News You Missed (hobokengirl.com)
• Hoboken Council Votes 6-3 to Eliminate Public Caucus Meetings (tapinto.net)

Kearny

• Khalifa's late heroics power Kearny football's 21-point comeback victory in Dover (nj.com)
• Nutley Library hosts several upcoming events (theobserver.com)

Ok Jersey City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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