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My Best of 2022 in Photojournalism

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I’m late posting this, but here are my favorite images that I’ve taken for The Jersey Journal newspaper from 2022. If you would like to see more, here are photos from previous years: 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009. Thanks for looking!

BAYONNE, N.J., JAN. 7, 2022 — Two women enjoyed the freshly fallen snow by the Christmas Tree on Broadway after a storm. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JAN. 7, 2022 — Workers cleared snow at the PATH Plaza on Journal Square after a storm. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
A woman rode a scooter on Journal Square after a snowstorm. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Ryan Moser and his son, Theo, 5, went snow tubing at Lincoln Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Theo Moser, 5, enjoyed snow tubing at Lincoln Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JAN. 13, 2022 — Newly promoted battalion chief Dwayne Taylor, the grandson of the city’s first African American firefighter, Thomas Gerald Taylor, kissed his 10-month-old daughter, Ella, as his son, Tyce, 8, looked on, after the ceremony at which the Jersey City Fire Department promoted eight firefighters to new ranks. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
HOBOKEN, N.J., JAN. 21, 2022 — Business owners and business tenants marched from the Chambord buildings at 38 Jackson St. to City Hall to protest not being allowed back into the buildings since the fatal three-alarm fire there on Dec. 20, 2021. Barak Koksal, owner of the DIY Joint, was among the protesters. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
A flag hung by broken windows of the Chambord buildings which were heavily damaged in the Dec. 20, 2021, fatal three-alarm fire.
Dani Morrone, a client of Hoboken Barbell, joined the demonstration outside City Hall in support of its owner and her coach, Ryan Erasmus.
Jen Prado and her husband Jesse Klee, owners of Artisanal Brigadiers, were among the protesters.
Carl Augustin (with megaphone), owner of The Vegan Warehouse, tried to get into City Hall to speak with the mayor, but was stopped by police. An officer said the mayor was not in the building at the time.
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JAN. 27, 2022 — Devonte McLaurin, of Jersey City, donated blood during a Red Cross blood drive sponsored by “Elvis Duran and The Morning Show,” an American syndicated weekday morning radio program, at the Hyatt Regency to help alleviate the nationwide blood crisis. McLaurin said he was donating because he wanted a chance to win a getaway to Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles, an incentive offered by the Red Cross and the NFL to donors. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Jack Cunningham, left, of New York City, who works with the Z100 Street Team, and Gordon Wurmstich, of Bedminster, made a Power Red Donation, a donation of two units of red blood cells which could potentially save more lives.
BAYONNE, N.J., JAN. 27, 2022 — Jerome Hayes, photographed at Don Ahern Veterans Memorial Stadium, is Bayonne High School football’s new head coach. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., FEB. 11, 2022 — Hudson Catholic senior Antonio Sellers, who played basketball with the Hawks before he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, was honored during senior night. With his parents Keith and Felicia Sellers by his side, Antonio Sellers accepted his plaque from head coach Nick Mariniello. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
With his father Keith by his side, Antonio Sellers kissed his mother Felicia after accepting his plaque from head coach Nick Mariniello, right, as his teammates applauded. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
With the support of his father Keith Sellers, Antonio Sellers shot some baskets. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., FEB. 18, 2022 — Robert Menendez Jr., son of Sen. Bob Menendez, ran for congress in New Jersey’s 8th District. He was photographed on the stoop of his home. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
SECAUCUS, N.J., FEB. 24, 2022 — St. Peter’s Prep’s Mark Armstrong dunked the ball during the Hudson County boys basketball tournament semifinal against North Bergen at High Tech High School. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
A North Bergen cheerleader wowed the crowd during a timeout. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MARCH 1, 2022 — Members of Jersey City’s Ukrainian community held an anti-war and “No Fly Zone Over Ukraine” protest at Exchange Place. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J. MARCH 4, 2022 — Portrait of Dr. Angel Lazo who runs the COVID Institute of New Jersey at Christ Hospital in Jersey City. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
NORTH BERGEN, N.J. MARCH 8, 2022 — Firefighters worked at the scene of a four-alarm fire on Ninth Street. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MARCH 15, 2022 — St. Peter’s University in Jersey City held a send-off for its mens basketball team after winning the MAAC Tournament to advance to the NCAA Tournament. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MARCH 18, 2022 — St. Peter’s University students, including Cliff Achokah (center), celebrated the Peacocks mens basketball team’s win over Kentucky in the first round of the NCAA tournament outside the Mac Mahon Student Center. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MARCH 23, 2022 — Sendoff for the St. Peter’s University Peacocks mens basketball team in Jersey City as they headed to Philadelphia for the NCAA Sweet Sixteen. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MARCH 25, 2022 — Watch party at Run Baby Run Arena in Jersey City for the St. Peter’s University Peacocks mens basketball team playing in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament against Purdue University in Philadelphia. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., APRIL 1, 2022 — Jersey City held a celebratory parade for Saint Peter’s University’s mens basketball team following A historic run in the NCAA March Madness tournament.
Thousands gathered to celebrate a team that has meant so much to locals and brought national attention to the city. Many came with signs, peacock feathers and mustaches, a nod to guard Doug Edert’s facial hair.
The Peacocks, a 15-seed, shocked
the sporting world on March 17 when it defeated Kentucky, 85-79, in over-time in its first round game. Two nights later, Saint Peter’s defeated a Murray State team that hadn’t lost in 21 games to become the third 15 seed to make the Sweet 16. With those two victories, the Peacocks went from anonymity to national celebrities. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Jersey City holds a celebratory parade for Saint Peter’s University Peacocks mens basketball team following a historic run in the NCAA Tournament, Friday, April 1, 2022. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., APRIL 1, 2022 — St. Peter’s University President Eugene Cornacchia (left) presented Gov. Phil Murphy with a basketball signed by players of the 2022 Peacocks mens basketball team after the governor spoke during Founders’ Week celebration in honor of the 150th anniversary of the day the school was granted its charter from the State of New Jersey on April 3, 1872. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., APRIL 7, 2022 — A. Harry Moore School celebrated its centennial this year. Occupational therapist Annika Hantho worked with Jharid Smith during a session. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program teacher Wendy Thompson, left, helped students Haley Capili and Darion Cooper write their names to enter in a raffle of items they helped make to raise funds for the prom. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Middle school teacher Dana Orbe encouraged her students, from left to right, Joshua Barongo, Jhamelle San Jose, and Alaya Rivers, to take a closer look at the the plants they’ve grown in a hydro garden for the Panasonic Eco Citizenship Challenge. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Principal Jason Justo greeted student Bryan Ortiz and teacher Rose Stewart. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Jainil Mehta, left, and Candace Jarris (not pictured) with the Nail Ni Chen Dance Company, helped A. Harry Moore School students rehearse their Bollywood dance number for the centennial celebration. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., APRIL 8, 2022 — The school choir, led by Marie Caniglia-Robiolio, center, sang “Heal the World” during the A. Harry Moore School Centennial Celebration. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Guests gave members of the school choir a standing ovation for their performance of “Heal the World” during the A. Harry Moore School Centennial Celebration. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
UNION CITY, N.J., APRIL 8, 2022 — Union City High School Culinary Arts Program students welcomed back senior citizens to the school for the first time since the start the COVID-19 pandemic by preparing a three-course luncheon. Ahamad Merrick built a pyramid of strawberry cheesecake cups. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
From left to right, teacher Patrick Oriani and his students, Ahamad Merrick, John Cruz, Erick Felipe and Damari Muwakil plated chicken saltimbocca, roasted potatoes and green beans. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Sharon Lozano served plates of chicken saltimbocca, roasted potatoes and green beans. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., APRIL 13, 2022 — Dr. Maya Angelou School 20 in Jersey City held a Spring EGGstravaganza. Bryan Reconco reacted as a donkey ate out of his hand. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
First grader Khalil Johnson petted a goat. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Pre-K students crowded around to pet a goat. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
A pre-K student participated in the egg-and-spoon race. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
During an egg hunt third grader Carter Hernandez found the egg he decorated. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
During an egg hunt, a third grader reacted after finding the egg she decorated. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Third grader Tyheem Cox found one of the plastic eggs with money in it during an Easter egg hunt. The 300 plastic eggs containing $1 to $10 bills were donated by Jersey City Police Director Tawana Moody, Principal Hani Ileya said. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
The Easter Bunny high-fived students. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., APRIL 15, 2022 — In observance of Good Friday, St. Aloysius Church in Jersey City held the “Stations of the Cross” at Lincoln Park for the first time in two years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Parish youth played the roles of Jesus Christ, Mother Mary and other Biblical figures to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus at Calvary. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., APRIL 19, 2022 — Michael Fernandes is the owner of Jupiter Knights Hemp at 447 Central Ave. He has applied to turn it into a recreational cannabis dispensary. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
WEEHAWKEN, N.J., MAY 2, 2022 — A woman walking her dogs in Hoboken stopped to record a video of a sunken boat being removed from Weehawken Cove. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Work to remove sunken boats and marine debris from Weehawken Cove on the Weehawken-Hoboken border has begun on Monday, May 2, 2022. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 4, 2022 — Customers, who said they forgot to bring their own reusable shopping bags, carried in their arms items they bought at Supremo Food Market on the day the single-use plastic bag ban in New Jersey took effect. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 9, 2022 — Hundreds of officers from departments statewide pedaled up Montgomery Street in Jersey City during the 26th annual Police Unity Tour. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
HOBOKEN, N.J., MAY 11, 2022 — Aerial view of the residential towers of the new University Center Complex at Stevens Institute. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J. MAY 13, 2022 — York Street Project treated its team and families to some ice cream for their effort in raising money for #HudsonGives. The non-profit organization raised just over $67,000, the most out of 97 organizations. Kids ages 3 to 5 who attend the non-profit organization’s school called the Nurturing Place enjoyed their ice cream and had a dance party. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 16, 2022 — Less than a month after a sinkhole swallowed up part of the roadway on Sip and Hawthorne avenues, another giant sinkhole opened up just steps away on the same block. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 18, 2022 — Aerial view of the Jersey City Powerhouse. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 20, 2022 — Barkha R. Patel, photographed at Reservoir No. 3, which is undergoing major renovation, is Jersey City’s new director of infrastructure. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 20, 2022 — A 60-story tower with a new ShopRite is expected to be built at 400-420 Marin Blvd. on the opposite end of the parking lot across from the current supermarket’s location. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 23, 2022 — The Honorable Frank J. Guarini Justice Complex, center, under construction. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 25, 2022 — Children played on top of “Reclining Liberty” designed by artist Zaq Landsberg at Liberty State Park. The 25-foot-long sculpture was moved from Morningside Park in Harlem on March 18 after a Kickstarter campaign successfully raised $10,000 to have it relocated. It will remain at Liberty State Park until April 24, 2023. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 25, 2022 — Flags at Liberty State Park were lowered to half staff in honor of the 19 children and two adults killed in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
HARRISON, N.J., MAY 26, 2022 — Hudson County Community College held its 45th Annual Commencement Ceremony at Red Bull Arena. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Hudson County Community College holds its 45th Annual Commencement Ceremony at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, Thursday, May 26, 2022. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., MAY 31, 2022 — Alexander Santiago, 9, played in the splash pad at Hamilton Park as temperatures soared into the 90s. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Alexander Santiago, 9, left, and his brother, Anthonio, 10, played in the splash pad at Hamilton Park as temperatures soared into the 90s. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
BAYONNE, N.J., MAY 31, 2022 — Amanda and Nicholas Hall played with their son, Saint, 2, in the splash pad of the Stephen R. Gregg Hudson County Park as temperatures soared into the 90s. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Javier Ramirez, of Elizabeth, swung around his daughter, Miliana, 4, in the splash pad of the Stephen R. Gregg Hudson County Park as temperatures soared into the 90s. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JUNE 6, 2022 — Lateif Dickerson owns the New Jersey Firearm Academy in Jersey City and is a prominent voice on gun rights. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JUNE 7, 2022 — Children played at Liberty State Park playground in Jersey City. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
A woman walked on a jetty at Liberty State Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JUNE 15, 2022 — Jersey City swore in the latest graduating class of 28 new police officers at City Hall. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JUNE 15, 2022 — Ferris sophomore Padick Loyola Torriente, who fences for McNair Academic, was been invited to compete in the 18th Annual Men’s Epee NYAC High School Invitational. He was photographed at Cobra Fencing Club. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JUNE 16, 2022 — Liberty State Park was the site for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Selection Watch Party. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Young players of the Hoboken City Futbol Club watched as host cities were announced during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Selection Watch Party at Liberty State Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Young players of the Massapequa Soccer Club (maroon) and the Hoboken City Futbol Club (red) waited with great anticipation for the final host city to be announced during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Selection Watch Party at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Young players of the Massapequa Soccer Club (maroon) and the Hoboken City Futbol Club (red) celebrated as New York and New Jersey were announced as among the host sites during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Selection Watch Party at Liberty State Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
With the Statue of Liberty as the backdrop, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, left, and New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated after New York and New Jersey were among the host sites announced during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Selection Watch Party at Liberty State Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Left to right, Sal Garcia of Jersey City, Claudia Contreras of North Bergen, Ralph Garcia of Union Township, and Christie Ramirez of Elizabeth celebrated after New York and New Jersey were among the host sites announced during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Host City Selection Watch Party at Liberty State Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JUNE 21, 2022 — Jersey City swore in 23 new firefighters at City Hall. Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
KEARNY, N.J., JUNE 22, 2022 — Hudson County children between ages six months and five years were given the COVID-19 vaccine for the first time at the USS Juneau Memorial Center. Nurse Jane Dunleavy vaccinated 16-month-old Rex Robertson. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
After receiving their shots, 16-month-old Rex and Rowan, 3, left, watched as nurse Annamarie Onieal prepared to give their mother, Michelle Chan, her booster shot at the Hudson County COVID-19 vaccination site at the USS Juneau Memorial Center. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Luther, 4, received his shot at the Hudson County COVID-19 vaccination site at the USS Juneau Memorial Center. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Luther, 4, smiled as he enjoyed a lollipop and balloons after getting his shot at the Hudson County COVID-19 vaccination site at the USS Juneau Memorial Center. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JUNE 23, 2022 — Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Frank R. Conwell Elementary School 3 played against Jersey City police officers in a friendly game of basketball. The students won by a point, 50-49. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JUNE 29, 2022 — Firefighter Matthew Knaus helped Masyn Murphy, 5, hold a fire hose during the “Rock the Block” event by the Jersey City police and fire departments and BLESC on 8th Street. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
BAYONNE, N.J., JULY 5, 2022 — A parishioner prayed at the Cross of Gratitude at St. Henry’s Church. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
BAYONNE, N.J., JULY 7, 2022 — Making the most of the situation, 41st Street resident, Andrea Resetar, collected water from a hydrant that was opened by Veolia crew working to fix a water main break on Avenue C and 41st Street, to water her garden. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
BAYONNE, N.J., JULY 14, 2022 — Fans waited for actor Mark Wahlberg to arrive on the set of the movie “Our Man from Jersey” being filmed at Shorty’s Bar (renamed Wilson’s for the movie) on Broadway. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Film crew prepared to shoot a scene for the movie “Our Man from Jersey” starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Fans take photos and videos from across the street of actor Mark Wahlberg working on a scene for the movie “Our Man from Jersey.” (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Actor Mark Wahlberg waved to cheering fans across the street while working on a scene for the movie “Our Man from Jersey.” (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Actor Mark Wahlberg took selfies with fans during a break filming the movie “Our Man from Jersey.” (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JULY 18, 2022 — The Diamond Dogs, the 10th cohort of the JCPD Junior Police Academy Program, graduated at Middle School 7. Thirty-one 6th- and 7th-grade cadets from 10 Jersey City schools trained for 10 days to learn about a career in law enforcement. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JULY 19, 2022 — “Labyrinth for Reflection & the Generation of Love (No. 9)” (2019) by Katelyn Halpern, located at J. Owen Grundy Pier, is part of the Exchange Place Alliance’s Waterfront Art Walking Tour in Jersey City. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
UNION CITY, N.J., AUG. 4, 2022 — Felix Cruz, 10, cooled off at the sprinkler playground of the Michael Leggiero Music Park in Union City on a scorching hot summer day. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., JULY 21, 2022 — Aerial view of the Caven Point peninsula, a migratory bird sanctuary at Liberty State Park, foreground, and the Liberty National Golf Course. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
BAYONNE, N.J., AUG. 4, 2022 — Elijah Lara, 3, got sprayed in the face by his godmother, Jessica Jimenez, at the Fitzpatrick Park splash pad on a scorching hot summer day. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., AUG. 9, 2022 — The Metropolitan Family Health Network in Jersey City held the 2022 celebration of National Health Center Week, with free health screenings and COVID-19 testing, and free giveaways such as bags of food, gently used clothing, back-to-school backpacks, ice cream and popcorn. Daisy Fernandez feeds her husband, Juan, some free Italian ices. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., AUG. 10, 2022 — Spotted lanternflies on a tree of heaven at The Historic Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., AUG. 11, 2022 — Port Authority Police cadets walked near a gas station on 12th Street. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
HOBOKEN, N.J., SEPT. 26, 2022 — A homeless person panhandled on Sinatra Drive. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., SEPT. 27, 2022 — A flag raising ceremony and luncheon was held at City Hall in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., OCT. 18, 2022 — The Exchange Place pedestrian plaza undergoes renovation. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., OCT. 31, 2022 — A. Harry Moore School students, teachers and staff participated in a Halloween celebration which included a parade, flash mob, trick-or-treat/trunk-or-treat with NJCU staff, Jersey City police and firefighters giving away candy and other goodies. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)

Jersey City POBA President Joe Cossolini lent his police badge to Niayla Alameda who dressed up as a police officer. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Student Isabella Leonardo hugged Firefighter Robert Stein.(Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
HOBOKEN, N.J., OCT. 31, 2022 — Kids held their bags open to catch candy being thrown from a parade float during the annual Ragamuffin Parade in celebration of Halloween. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Kids clamored for candy being thrown from a parade float during the annual Ragamuffin Parade. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
A parade goer shows off her hand-made costume: a spotted lanternfly.
JERSEY CITY, N.J.,NOV. 8, 2022 — Sunil Garg, a 3D experimental light artist at Mana Contemporary, exhibited his artwork at the Art Fair 14C at the Jersey City Armory from Nov. 11-13, 2022. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., NOV. 8, 2022 — Adama Ly and her three daughters squeezed into a booth as she cast her vote at the Christa McAuliffe School polling precinct in the Heights neighborhood on election day. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
BAYONNE, N.J., NOV. 17, 2022 — A New Jersey State Police helicopter executed a flyover during the funeral of Bayonne Capt. Paul T. Jamolawicz at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Police officers saluted during the funeral for Bayonne Capt. Paul T. Jamolawicz at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Police officers entered St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church during the funeral for Bayonne Capt. Paul T. Jamolawicz. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Family members walked behind the flag-draped casket of Bayonne Capt. Paul T. Jamolawicz as it was carried out of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church during his funeral. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Police on motorcycles led the procession during the funeral for Bayonne Capt. Paul T. Jamolawicz at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
HOBOKEN, N.J., NOV. 11, 2022 — The Hoboken American Legion Post 107 and the Hoboken Elks Lodge 74 held a Veterans Day service at the World War I Memorial in Elysian Park. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
WEST NEW YORK, DEC. 15, 2022 — The Town of West New York hosted a street naming ceremony for Grammy and Latin Grammy winning artist Willy Chirino to celebrate his 50th anniversary in the entertainment industry at the corner of 54th Street and Kennedy Boulevard East. Willy Chirino greeted fans at the event. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
HOBOKEN, N.J., DEC. 23, 2022 — Debris littered Sinatra Park after coastal flooding. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
Tanks at 9 Route 440 in Bayonne were demolished on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., DEC. 28, 2022 — One Journal Square construction site in Jersey City. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
JERSEY CITY, N.J., DEC. 28, 2022 — Journal Squared Tower 3 in Jersey City under construction. (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)
BAYONNE, N.J., DEC. 29, 2022 — New developments under construction at The Peninsula at Bayonne Harbor, formerly Military Ocean Terminal at Bayonne (MOTBY). (Reena Rose Sibayan | The Jersey Journal)

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