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Jersey City’s Eddie Harris shoots STEPS, an Indie film about One Man’s Quest for Love and Redemption

By Sally Deering

ddie Harris grew up in Jersey City and as a writer and filmmaker he sometimes looks to his neighborhood for inspiration. Harris found it one day when he noticed a young man in a wheelchair, who had become partially paralyzed from an altercation after years of hustling on the streets. When Harris wondered how a person could rise above that kind of life-changing experience, he took to his computer and began writing STEPS, his new movie now being filmed on locations throughout Jersey City.

“The movie is about redemption, recovery, forgiveness and love,” Harris says, as he heads to a baseball field in the Lafayette section of Jersey City where the crew is filming. “It’s about a guy who sets out to be the next Johnny Cochran but his life takes a terrible turn. He spirals downward into alcohol and loses everything until a street pastor reaches out to him. It’s a Jersey City story anybody can relate to, an uplifting story.”

Filming an indie in the dead of winter is no easy task. Braving frigid temperatures, everyone has a job to do, and the work off-camera is as important as the work on camera. On a recent Monday morning, the crew including the directors, cameramen, soundman, boom operator, line producer, stage manager, board-clapper, still photographer, script supervisor, production designer, make-up staff and security personnel all came together to collaborate, their creative juices fueled by the love of making movies, and lots of doughnuts and coffee. cont’d pg. 5 STEPS writer Ed Harris, right, watches his movie filmed

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away whether you go by train, plane or car. Henry Greenfield, 24, of Jersey City rode his 2015 Fuji Touring Bike from New Jersey to California, journeying through the states in 50 days. Greenfield made the trip, facing extreme temperature changes and with 70 pounds of supplies on his bike to raise money for a California theater group’s hearing-loss program. What makes this journey even more amazing is that Greenfield also has hearing loss, and wears a hearing implant.

Greenfield’s crosscountry journey started at the Frank Sinatra Park in Hoboken at 7 an on Sept.

23, and concluded 50 days

Henry Greenfield later on the beach of Santa Monica, California where he was greeted by the No Limits theater group of Culver City. Greenfield’s

Henry Greenfield in Greenfield Indiana journey raised $7,000 for the theater group’s hearing loss program.

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inter has arrived and that means spending more time at home, but if you find yourself burning up with cabin fever, then why not lace up your boots, brave that cold and take a class.

Here in Hudson, several towns offer classes and workshops in painting, photography, tennis, ice skating, even beermaking. Here’s a sampling to stimulate your mind and soul during these next few months of frigid temps.

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JC Art School offers classes

in January and February that include beginner and intermediate drawing and oil painting; beginner acrylic painting; experimental figure drawing; and digital photography.

GET SMART Take a class at Hudson County Community College

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through in his office on Newark Avenue. To hear it out loud was inspiring. Anything Eddie does, I want to be a part of.”

Jersey City’s Eddie Harris shoots STEPS, an Indie film about One Man’s Quest for Love and Redemption Cont’d from Cover COLLABORATING WITH CAST AND CREW STEPS’ cast and crew are mostly from Jersey City and neighboring towns on this and the other side of the Hudson. The film’s directors are Jay Rodriguez and Rock Davis of Itchy House Productions based in New Jersey, and producer Michael Baumgartner who is funding the project, is Harris’s long-time Jersey City friend. Additional producers are Michael Parris, Greg Ferguson and basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, who will be instrumental when it comes to distributing the film to theaters nationwide.

Harris and directors Rodriguez and Davis and associate producer Penwah chose actor Walter Fauntleroy to play Taj, the film’s protagonist; Tia D. Hodge plays Wendy, the leading female role, and Rob Morgan plays Brian, whose life takes a downward turn after an incident in his old neighborhood.

“Rob has the range and attitude to bring Brian’s character to life,” Harris says. “We want the audience to feel for him, to root for him.”

Waiting for his close-up, actor Bill Sorvino – who is also head of the Golden Door International Film

Actor Rob Morgan plays the leading role in the film STEPS by Ed Harris of Jersey City

Festival that takes place every year at the Loew’s Jersey City movie palace, plays Roger, an attorney in the film. A friend of Harris’s, Sorvino – whose uncle is the legendary actor Paul Sorvino – says that after he saw a trailer of Harris’ movie ZOO, he was hooked.

“Eddie Harris and I have been friends for a while; we’re both from Jersey City,” Bill Sorvino says just before getting in the makeup chair. “Eddie’s script is amazing. We did the read-

dealt,” and Louis Scarano plays Chuck, another down-on-his-luck character.

Scarano learned of the role from an open call audition held by NY Castings in New York.

“I saw 500 people ahead of me,” Scarano says of the audition. “I was the last SAG actor they saw that day.”

STEPS Line Producer Frances Lozada of Queens, NY

Getting actors to the set is part of Line Producer Frances Lozada’s job, and involves a lot of organization.

“If an actor needs to be on set, I make sure they get there,” Lozada says. “If any problems arise, they come to me.”

Actor Jose Alvarez plays the role of Arturo, a man who fell on hard times, “and accepted the hand he was

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Get your ice skates out of the closet and check out the ice skating classes they offer. There are lessons for every level; and they rent skates, too. Don’t forget to wear warm clothes and

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(201) 222-5400; www.urbanartsnj.com Urban Arts offers six-week sessions in adult painting and drawing where students work in the medium of their choice. It features an open studio format to provide students a relaxed environment; projects are facilitated by two instructors.

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BICYCLIST

Contd from page 4 Greenfield traveled through Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and finally California.

“I made a trip to the Grand Canyon and saw a lot of wild animals like deer, possum, armadillo, and coyotes,” Greenfield says.

During the trip, Greenfield had four flats, made 43 stops, and rode in rain, harsh winds, and hot weather. He kept his expenses low with food and lodging, but that didn’t prevent him from stopping at Olive Garden to fuel up on carbs. On Oct. 30, his 24th birthday, Greenfield treated himself to two pizzas in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

Greenfield averaged 50 to 130 miles a day and

Greenfield in St.Louis would take two 20-minute breaks on a typical day.

Along the way, passers-by cheered for him, Greenfield says, even giving donations and buying him meals. And on Day 50, Greenfield accomplished his goal.

“I am proud of my accomplishment,” Greenfield says. “This trip showed me how resourceful I am to planning and being mentally pushed beyond limits.”

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Cont’d from page 5 (According to the Screen Actors Guild rules, all SAG actors must be seen before the non-Sag actors.)

was a consummate storyteller and the person Harris credits for nurturing his early appreciation of the arts. After studying drama

well; it’s going to build a lot of people’s careers.”

There’s no doubt Harris’s filmmaking career is on the rise, motivated by his desire to affect people through storytelling.

THE RIGHT STEPS All film sets, whether they’re Indies or big movie studio blockbusters have what is known as the craft services table run by a caterer who brings in food for the cast and crew. For STEPS, Arelius Ingram of Unique Catering of Jersey City runs the craft services table.

“Today, we’re serving angus steak with mushroom sauce, fried whiting, stuffed shells with marinara sauce, rice, baby cabbages and garden salad,” Ingram says.

Script Supervisor Laura Bailey and Production Designer Yoko Morishita both say they enjoy working on the film. Al Thomas of Jersey City, who is in charge of security, says he’s having a blast.

“It’s been great,” Thomas says. “A lot of fun.”

HIS DAD’S INFLUENCE A former actor, Harris’s father, Eddie Harris, Sr,

at Trenton State College, Harris went to work for a video production company.

A random meeting with Ray Murphy, President of Eddie Murphy Productions, helped Harris change focus from directing to screenwriting after he read the script to NUTTY PROFESSOR 2.

Harris’s previous film, HOUSE OF BODIES, stars Queen Latifah who was also executive producer, Terrence Howard and Peter Fonda, who starred in the cult classic EASY RIDER. Harris’s film ZOO was his first attempt as a screenwriter. He now runs his own production company EBH Productions from his Indiegogo offices on Newark Avenue in Jersey City.

“Because of my relationships and contacts, I’m doing three films this year and all with major stars,” Harris says.

“I make movies because I want to create good stories,” he says.

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Hoboken Comedy Festival teaches Children to be Funny!

HCF Improv Comedy Classes For Kids in 2015 Fresh off the successful events of 2014 which featuring over 100 comedians over 8 days and having raised over $3000 for charity the Hoboken Comedy Festival launches the next step in its comedy progression: Improv Comedy Classes for Kids.

Aimed at children ages 4-12 the new comedy curriculum will focus on “bolstering imagination and creativity” rather than a distinct desire for comedic invention says Dan Frigolette, creator of the Hoboken Comedy Festival. “Kids are naturally comedic and silly, if we can capture that and hone in on it we can really learn a lot and have fun” says Frigolette of the inspiration for the classes.

The classes, starting in Hoboken this January will be broken up into four different classes, divided by age and skill level. The fundamental lessons will be based in theater games and group building activities. If successful the Hoboken Comedy Festival will host classes in four semesters separated by season.

The six week courses will aim to create group cohesion, imaginative thinking, critical listening, leadership, public speaking, and help to build confidence in its classmates. Each course will end with a final performance displaying the skills each child has picked up through improvised scenes, much like those seen in “Whose Line Is It Anyway,” as well as character work that each child created during the course of the class session.

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Classes begin with the first ever winter session starting January 20th 2015 in the performance

space at Maxwell’s Tavern please visit: www.HobokenFestival. com, 201.898.0772 Courses cost $250 and $350 for 6 weeks of two hour classes and a final performance.

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HEARTY ITALIAN ON GROVE Alex’s Italian Restaurant & Brick Oven Pizza serves Tasty Dinners in a Casual Setting

By Sally Deering

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n September, a new Italian eatery opened up on Grove Street, right off Newark Ave, which seems to be evolving into Jersey City’s very own “Grub Hub”.

Former owners of an Italian restaurant in Bridgewater, Alex and Shirin Askander set up a casual and cozy little hub of their own, a place where you can enjoy a nice Italian dinner cooked to order with fresh ingredients. In the restaurant business since 1974, Alex believes the food should be fresh and the customer service friendly and attentive.

“We offer a special hospitality,” Alex says.

“During dinner service, my wife is the hostess, and I go table- to-table to greet our customers. We offer friendly service and excellent, very tasty Italian and American food. Our dinner portions are so big, you can take home what you can’t finish and have it for lunch the next day.”

The menu is as big as the portions; here’s just a sampling of appetizers, soups, salads and entrees: Appetizers include Fresh Mozzarella served with tomato, roasted peppers and olives; Fried Calamari; Buffalo Fried Calamari; Zuppa de Mussels and Clams Fradiavlo; Shrimp Cocktail; Clams Casino; Scallops and Shrimp ala Milano, sautéed with fresh tomato and spinach in light cognac

Inside Alex’a Restauarant on Grove Street in Jersey City Caesar, Caprese Salad, brandy sauce; Stuffed Chef Salad, Turkey Club Mushroom Caps, stuffed Salad, Arugula Salad, Medwith four different cheeses iterranean Salad, Grilled and topped with cognac Vegetable Salad, Antipasto sauce; Portobello Milano Salad, Apple Salad (with sautéed in Olive Oil; Egggreen apple, fresh mozplant Rollantini; Bruschetzarella and raisins, Sirloin ta; and Jalapeno Poppers Steak Salad, Grilled Shrimp filled with cheddar cheese Salad and Fillet Mignon and served with tomato Salad ($5.95-$17.95). sauce ($5.95-$13.95).

Entrees include Mixed Soups feature Pasta Grilled Chicken, Sirloin Fagioli, Chicken Noodle, Steak and Shrimp over French Onion, Lobster fresh vegetables; Grilled Bisque, and Vegetable Sirloin Steak and Grilled ($5.50-$8.50). The Salad Shrimp over fresh spinach; menu includes Garden Vegetarian dishes like Fresh Salad, Grilled Chicken

Spinach with Portobello Mushrooms; chicken dishes like the Chicken Marsala and Chicken Piccata; Seafood dishes like the Grilled Salmon, and the Sole Francaise, and lots of pasta dishes including Lobster Ravioli ($5.50-$24.95).

The Dessert menu offers home-made Tiramisu, Cannoli, Chocolate Cake, Cheesecake, and Limoncello imported from Italy ($4.95-$6.95).

Customers are also welcome to BYOB. As far as reviews are concerned, many customers posted raves on Yelp.com (and more than 200 food pics, too). For instance, Joseph C. of Jersey City posted this after dining at Cont’d on page 16

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Alex’s Restaurant Cont’d from page 15 Alex’s: “Went here for the first time and thought that the food was super good.

Had calamari as an appetizer and it was amazing. Also had Chicken Marsala for the main course which was also really good. Finished it off with Crème Brûlée and Chocolate Lava Cake for dessert. Overall I thought the food was extremely good... (Alex), along with the food, is the main reason I will be going back. What a genuine guy who really cares about the quality of his food and making sure his customers are satisfied.

He ended up giving us a $15 dollar gift certificate to come back. As a whole I was really impressed with this place and will be going back.”

Karen E. of Jersey City posted this on Yelp: “First review was in October, saying will definitely be back. And we have been!

And never have been disappointed in the quality of the food. Even had a picky friend come with us and she ate it all (Pollo Italiana). Looking forward to further exploring the menu... the dishes we had before were still great and I tried the Eggplant Rollatine ... They hit it on the nose!

Susie C. of New York posted this on Yelp.com: “I don’t typically write reviews, but I felt compelled to do so after seeing the lack of ratings here. The food tasted great and the

portions were very large - I was only able to eat about a third of my Chicken Italiano dinner. The Chicken Parmesan in particular was very good. The people that work there are also extremely friendly.”

You can order take-out through Seamless, grubHub, and Restaurant.com, and Alex caters parties on site like engagement, bachelorette, birthday, anniversary and practically any type of party there is.

The restaurant seats 65; and if your party is larger than that, Alex will go off-site and cater your party wherever you like, and he’ll make sure you’re getting the attention you deserve.

“Hospitality is very important to me,” Alex says.

“Customers need attention. They want to feel like they’re welcome. I always go from table-to-table to make sure they are having a good time.”

If you go: Alex’s Italian Restaurant & Brick Oven Pizza 346 Grove St. Jersey City 201-451-4550 Alexsitalianrestaurantpizza.com

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FREE PRICE ANALYSIS OF YOUR PROPERTY New Listing Bayonne Investment Rare find... 8,250 SqFt 2 unit commercial manufacturing/retail property in excellent location with close proximity to NJ Turnpike and Jersey City. Featuring beautiful retail space and large manufacturing area in rear. The property has a loading area and additional rental space which yields income to offset costs.

Call now, this property may be perfect for you! $599,000

New Listing Bayonne Condo

Ultra modern completely renovated unit with Western Exposure. This oversized chic one bedroom unit has spacious sunny rooms, ample closet space, gleaming hardwood floors . The bus stop is at your door!

Call now won't last! Building is FHA Approved!

NEW LISTING! Bayonne Residential Rental

$229,000

HOMES FOR SALE & RENT New Listing Bayonne Store/Office Prime location for any type of business. Just renovated, this space is situated in the Historic Bergen Point Shopping district which is thriving with successful businesses and in the process of redevelopment.

Call now, Excellent opportunity won’t last! $895.00

$1,595

$1,695

Well maintained 2 family home in excellent location near water front park.

Spacious layout, many recent upgrades. This home is in move in condition and shows owners pride.

Don't miss out, excellent opportunity!

$269,000

Bayonne Condo

UNDER CONTRACT Well maintained two bedroom condo with hardwood floors, located in Bergen Point area just steps to water front park. Parking and storage included.

Don't miss out ! $59,900

New Listing Bayonne Residential Rental

Huge 3 bed 2 bath unit located in Bergen Point area near shopping and transportation to NYC. Very spacious, excellent condition, laundry facility in building, landlord pays 1/2 fee.

Don't miss out, excellent opportunity!

$1,795

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$269,000

Huge 3 bed 2 bath unit located in Bergen Point area near shopping and transportation to NYC. Very spacious, excellent condition, laundry facility in building, landlord pays 1/2 fee.

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Bayonne Two Family

HOMES FOR SALE &RENT

New Listing Bayonne One Family Charming sunny end unit town home just steps to 21st Street Light rail entrance and close to Broadway shopping district. 3 levels of well maintained living space, a private yard, garage parking, updated kitchen, central air and much more. Shows owners pride.

Call now, excellent opportunity!

New Listing Bayonne Residential Rental Immaculate Sunny prestigious oversized apt on dead end Street close to light rail and featuring many recent upgrades and oversized rooms, 2 full baths, hardwood floors under carpet, storage in attic and much more. Call now, rare opportunity!

$154,000 Bayonne Investment The possibilities are endless... This duplex is a prime location corner business district investment property with 2 parking spaces and awaits a new buyer.

Located on restaurant and doctors row, this unique space is just steps to several large residential development sites, Hudson Bergen Lightrail, The Broadway Bus and much more. Currently designed as a restaurant but an excellent opportunity to build to suit for any type of business in this high traffic location. Building had water damage.

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New Listing Bayonne Condo

Spacious well upgraded 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in excellent location near the 8th Street light rail station. Great layout, hardwood floors, newer kitchen and 2 bath. eastern exposure, lots of sunlight.

Rare unit, Call now! Won’t last.

$149,000

New Listing Bayonne Residential

Charming upgraded spacious 2 bedrooms in excellent condition, close to everything.

Clean well managed building Call now, wont last! $1,100

Bayonne 2 Family Huge charming 2 family home with owners duplex on Prime corner location commercial double lot with gacondo with 2 levels, 1,750 Esq ft. of rages and pool in professional space. Sunny & spacious, yard. Tons of character and old handicapped accessible and world charm and located near perfect for any type of business.

Hudson County Park, Horace Featuring high ceilings, many winMann School, Light rail and shopdows, central air, tiled ping. flooring, garage parking and much more.

Home needs TLC Call now, excellent opportunity! but wont last, Call now! $179,000 $288,000

New Listing Bayonne Store/Office

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Live in Bayonne In One of these Unique and Elegant Properties NEW LISTING

Welcome to Oak Street Estates!

Historic Two Family Landmark Home

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legant, unique and tasteful designer homes located in the desirable East Bergen Point.

High quality oversized new construction 2 family home situated on an over-sized lot close to everything including the Hudson Bergen Light Rail.

Featuring an owner’s duplex, terraces, hardwood floors throughout, granite counter tops, stain less steel kitchen appliances and luxurious modern baths. Pre-construction purchase available, expected completion winter 2014. Call now!

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irca 1892, this historic landmark is pristine and stands proudly maintaining its original glory. Owned by the notable Strohoefer family for approx 100 years, this abode is quite a masterpiece rich with charm and character. Feat/ an owners duplex & situated on an oversized "L" shaped lot.

The interior features amazing wood work & flooring, stained glass, ornate hardware, central air, and 2 sun porches. this is rare opportunity to own a prime historic property on the Bayonne Gold Coast.

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$799,000

$524,900

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Phenomenal Top Floor Corner Unit

Beautiful Traditional 2 Family Home

Bayonne Condominium

Panoramic water views and a front row seat to amazing

sunsets. Newer building with modern amenities featuring an elevator, underground parking, fitness center, community room, garbage chute and much more. Unit is in excellent condition, has 2 terraces and a Jacuzzi tub and won’t last!

Located near Hudson County

Park, Light Rail and shopping area.

Gorgeous wood work and ornate details.

Nicely sized yard, garage parking, sun porch and much more.

Call now, wont last! Shows owners pride!

$279,000

$329,000 These properties brought to you by:

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NEW LISTING! CONVENIENT 1 FAMILY MIDTOWN BAYONNE Great opportunity! Prime midtown area close to Shopping and Light Rail.

This well kept 3 BR home with garage parking needs updating, but offers terrific potential.

Asking just $199,999

PRICE REDUCED! CHARMING ONE FAMILY BAYONNE – QUIET BAY BLOCK Beautifully kept home is located on a popular dead-end street; 3 bedrooms. 1 full + two ½ baths; partially finished basement & patio pavers in the yard are great for entertaining! Oversized garage parking a plus; gas heat.

Now Asking $359,000

NEW LISTING! FULLY RENOVATED 2 FAMILY BERGEN POINT BAYONNE Each 2 BR unit offers new plumbing, heating, and electric systems! Live here or invest – this downtown location is very convenient to transportation, schools, and shopping!

Asking just $279,000

NEW LISTING! BERGEN POINT 2 FAMILY DOWNTOWN BAYONNE This property offers two modestly sized units with separate utilities, newer roof & hot water heaters, commuter-friendly location, and a spacious backyard.

PRICE REDUCED! TRADITIONAL 2 FAMILY CONVENIENT LOCATION

This Bayonne home is an Estate Sale property; Recent updates include new flooring, bathroom, roof, windows and siding! Full unfinished basement & semi-finished attic are nice bonus spaces.

Now Asking $295,000

Asking just $289,000

NEW LISTING! TRADITIONAL 2 FAMILY DOWNTOWN BAYONNE This well kept home features newer kitchens & baths, newer siding, windows, upgraded appliances, new wooden deck &privacy fencing, and much more.

Asking just $299,000

NEW LISTING!

STATELY 2 FAMILY “ON THE BLVD” BAYONNE

Owners duplex unit has 4 BR & 2 full baths, newer kitchen & hardwood floors; all newer windows, 2 car garage + driveway, full unfinished basement, & much more.

Asking just $399,000

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