October 2, 2008 -- Security guards get a sneak preview of artwork done by local Jersey City artists before the opening of The Hope Center for The Visual and Performing Arts new exhibition and theater space in Jersey City, Thursday.
October 2, 2008 -- Rev. Sam Citron adjusts the bouquet on his work of art entitled "State of the Bride" installment for the opening of The Hope Center for The Visual and Performing Arts new exhibition and theater space in Jersey City, Thursday.
October 2, 2008 -- Pastor Jeff Beacham (left) and his wife Melva look at a Rev. Sam Citron's "State of the Bride" display during the grand opening of The Hope Center for The Visual and Performing Arts new exhibition and theater space in Jersey City, Thursday.
September 30, 2008 -- The aftermath of a fire on Johnston Ave. in Kearny, Tuesday.
September 30, 2008 -- Giomar Saquipulla (left) consoles her friend and resident, Rosa Pereira after a fire at her apartment on Johnston Ave. in Kearny, Tuesday.
September 27, 2008 -- St Peter's Kate McFadden tries a backward spike on Manhattan College at Yanitelli gym in Jersey City, Saturday.
September 26, 2008 -- Secaucus quarterback Lucas Litwin tries to break a tackle during a game against Becton at Kane Stadium in Secaucus, Friday.
September 25, 2008 -- Arthur Kurtz, 76, (center) of Fairlawn auditions for the Nets Sensational Seniors dance team at the Nets headquarters in East Rutherford, Thursday.
September 25, 2008 -- Miguel Kubes, 67, of Hohokus auditions for the Nets Sensational Seniors dance team at the Nets headquarters in East Rutherford, Thursday.
September 25, 2008 -- Linda Keady, 60, of Great Medows auditions for the Nets Sensational Seniors dance team at the Nets headquarters in East Rutherford, Thursday.
September 19, 2008 -- Mina Youssu, 15, lifts some weights at the new Planet Fitness gym in Bayonne, Friday.
September 18, 2008 -- Kevin Cevasco of St. Peter's Prep., right, jumps over Ferris High's Juan Samaniego to get the ball during a game at the Caven Point Complex in Jersey City, Thursday.
September 18, 2008 -- Ferris High's Juan Samaniego, left, tries to clear the ball during a game against St. Peter's Prep. at the Caven Point Complex in Jersey City, Thursday.
September 18, 2008 -- Ferris High's Juan Samaniego, front, tries to head the ball as Matt Woods of St. Peter's Prep. attempts to kick it during a game at the Caven Point Complex in Jersey City, Thursday.
September 17, 2008 -- Saint Dominic Academy's Catherine Talafous returns a serve to Bayonne's Chloe DeFilippis during the 1st singles match at the Lincoln Park tennis courts in Jersey City, Wednesday.
September 17, 2008 -- Bayonne's Carmela Ali hits the ball back to Saint Dominic Academy's Ashlee Espinal during the 3st singles match at the Lincoln Park tennis courts in Jersey City, Wednesday.
September 13, 2008 -- Erykah Badu performs at the Liberty Jazz and R&B Festival in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, Saturday.
September 12, 2008 -- St. Peter's Prep. fanatics get fired up before the High School Kickoff Classic held at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, Friday.
September 11, 2008 -- Visitors look at mementos and messages to the victims of loved ones that mark the 9/11 attacks at the Central Rail Road New Jersey Terminal in Jersey City, Thursday.
September 11, 2008 -- Young members of the Union City community came out to participate in a memorial dedication ceremony and candlelight vigil honoring the four Union City residents who died in the 9/11 attacks in Union City.
August 23, 2008 -- Fady Besada, 7, flies his kite during the "Kites Over Bayonne" event held at the 16th Street Park in Bayonne, Saturday.
August 23, 2008 -- Jennifer LaPelusa, 8, looks up at her kite during "Kites Over Bayonne" event held at the 16th Street Park in Bayonne, Saturday.
August 23, 2008 -- Paul Weeks tries to get a kite out a tree for his daughter Emily Weeks, 9, during the "Kites Over Bayonne" event at the 16th Street Park in Bayonne.
October 26, 2008 -- Hannah Cunningham, 6, and Jordan River, 4, dress up as Michelle and Barack Obama for the Hamilton Park Neighborhood Association's Annual Halloween Party and Costume Parade at Hamilton Park in Jersey City, Sunday. The pint-sized politicos even had a Secret Service detail: Hannah's dad, Ricky Cunningham, accompanied them in a black suit and dark sunglasses.
October 24, 2008 -- Hoboken running back Corey Willis, right, tries to avoid a tackle by Hudson Catholic's defensive back Angel Hernandes on a carry during a game at JFK Stadium in Hoboken, Friday.
October 18, 2008 -- Union City's Milton Sigua, center, heads the ball along with Ferris' Mohamed Wally, left, and Karim Younes during a game at the Midtown Athletic Complex, in Union City, Saturday.
October 16, 2008 --A portrait of twins Johnathan, left, and Edison Bilbao at the NJCU Soccer Field in Jersey City Thursday. The pair are team captains and stars on the national level.
October 16, 2008 -- A Bayonne firefighter broke through the roof to hose it down at a fire that occurred on 39th Street and Avenue B in Bayonne, Thursday.
October 16, 2008 -- Roommates William Mulllally, left, Kenny Frank and Frank's cat "Lucky" wait and watch firefighters put the fire out at their apartment on 39th Street in Bayonne, Thursday.
October 15, 2008 -- A portrait of Michelle L. Doll, an artist who will open her doors to the public for the Hoboken Artist Studio Tour, at her studio in the Neumann Leather Building in Hoboken, Wednesday.
October 14, 2008 -- Cantor Marsha A. Dubrow Ph.D. a spiritual leader of the B'nai Jacob Synagogue recites a prayer called the Al N'tilat with a study group in the sanctuary to celebrate the harvest festival at the B'nai Jacob Synagogue in Jersey City, Tuesday.
October 9, 2008 -- North Bergen's Hugo Seoane, right, celebrates after scoring a goal during a game against Memorial High at Centennial Field in West New York, Thursday.
October 3, 2008 -- Memorial High goalie Kevin Fuentes dives to save the ball from a Kearny shot during a game at Harvey Field in Kearny, Friday.
