**The U.S. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services has given the Jersey City Police Department a $750k federal grant to combat street gangs and heroin distribution. —NJ.com
**New Jersey City University is holding a free three-part lecture series starring Al Roker, Jesse Eisenberg, and John Leguizamo. The lectures start on Tuesday, October 6th at the Margaret Williams Theatre where Today Show weatherman Al Roker will take the stage to talk about his new book “The Storm of the Century.” Other speakers will hold their talks on November 7 (Jesse Eisenberg) and November 10 (John Leguizamo). —NJ.com
**A federal judge has dismissed a set of counts alleging that a wealthy Florida-based eye surgeon, Dr. Salomon Melgen, had tried to bribe New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez with campaign favors and contributions to Senator Menendez’s legal defense fund. —NYT
**Tropical Storm Joaquin is expected to bring serious rain to the tri-state area. In other words, be prepared for potential flooding throughout parts of downtown Jersey City. —ABC7
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Nice that there will be free lectures at Jersey City College. But why no women asked to speak? Where are the women?
Agree. Not sure how NJCU decided on the guest speakers. While not quite the same, it appears St. Peter’s will have an “Empowerment Summit” for women at its campus in Jersey City in November. Link below.
http://www.eventbrite.com/e/act-like-a-ladythink-like-a-bosstake-control-and-be-the-ceo-of-your-life-tickets-17586416445
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