I lived there for a year and loved it.

Pros:
location
view
gym
new
parking in building
starbucks, duane reade, dd in building
great front desk
pool
fast response for repairs
relatively dog-friendly

Cons:
cheap fixtures/wood floors
curry smell is starting to permeate the walls
pool season is way too short
under-window hvac units suck/noisy
no/little communication among neighbors

There is not a great turnout tonight! Try to get here.

Tayari letter: Who will serve the kids best?

By The Jersey Journal
March 10, 2010, 2:00PM


Jersey City NAACP chapter president Kabili Tayari, who released a statement blasting Gov. Chris Christie's appointment of former Jersey City mayor Bret Schundler to be the new state education commissioner, says it was not an attack. Tayari also serves as a deputy mayor for the City of Jersey City.

This is not an attack.

In 1989, Gov. Thomas Kean appointed me to the Jersey City Board of Education, I served until April 1997. During July 1996 until July 1, 2001, I served in the administration of then-Mayor Bret Schundler. Jan. 1, 2000, I began my term as president of the Jersey City NAACP while Bret Schundler was mayor.

Based upon (1) the Feb. 23 letter to the editor from Michael Meyers and (2) the March 2 letter to the editor from former Mayor Gerald McCann, who is a member of the Jersey City Board of Education, there has been a lot of confusion and misunderstanding and misinterpretation about the NAACP's position on the nomination of Schundler for state commissioner of Education.

Before I continue, the New Jersey NAACP embraces Schundler's nomination. The statement released by the Jersey City NAACP branch is not an attack on Bret Schundler or a violation or breach in the NAACP's policy.

First and foremost, the statement released opposing the nomination of Schundler is based upon a lack of education background, little or no education experience, and little or no formal academic training in education. This is the position of the Jersey City NAACP and the New Jersey State Conference of NAACP Branches.

The Jersey City Branch of the NAACP followed the bylaws, constitution and policy of the NAACP and consulted with the president of the New Jersey State Conference of NAACP Branches.

Mr. Michael Meyers reported inaccurately that I and the Jersey City branch had not followed the bylaws, constitution and policy of the NAACP. Third, this was not an attack (partisan, professionally or politically) upon Bret Schundler.
If the press release from the Branch was printed by the press, it would show that the Jersey City NAACP recommended Mr. Schundler for the position of (1) Banking and Insurance Commissioner, (2) Director of the Economic Development Authority and (3) the Commissioner for the Department of Community Affairs.

Furthermore, from New Jersey Department of Education Commissioner Hespe to the nomination of former Mayor Bret Schundler, the NAACP and others have raised the concern that nominees for the commissioner of Education should have a thorough background and expertise in education based on the crucial foundation of the education of all children has upon our city, county, state and nation. Qualifications and experience of any nominee or appointee for the development of the minds of our children is always the principled priority.
New Jersey has a number of failing schools. The issue is not school prayer, vouchers, or charter schools, but policy for the implementation of a thorough and efficient education for all public school students.

March 1, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously released Schundler's nomination as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Education. But it did so without recommendation, which has no partial effect other than for senators to express less-than-full confidence.

Sen. John Girgenti, the vice chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, stated he is not convinced former Mayor Bret Schundler's "vision will provide the best public education in New Jersey." Let us not forget that at least 1.5 million public school students from Abbott districts comprise at least one-third of the New Jersey public school students and are not receiving a 21st Century quality education and equitable funding.

Therefore it is written, Matthew 25:40 and 45 "Verily I say unto you, in as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me."
The Abbott children are the least of these!
This is not an attack on Bret Schundler but a polemic on who has the best holistic vision to implement a thorough and efficient education for all the children of New Jersey.

KABILI TAYARI
PRESIDENT, JERSEY CITY NAACP

Jersey City police officer is charged with bank fraud

By Joe Ryan/The Star-Ledger
March 10, 2010, 10:29AM

NEWARK -- A Jersey City police officer was arrested today by the FBI and charged in federal court with bank fraud for allegedly lying to secure a roughly $530,000 loan, authorities said.

Brian Ragauckas, 36, of Secaucus, falsely claimed he was a first-time home-buyer in 2008 when he applied for a loan from Countrywide Bank to buy a three-family home in Jersey City, authorities said. When asked about his house in Secaucus, Ragauckas said he was renter, not an owner, authorities said.

But Authorities said the 11-year police veteran bought the Secaucus property in 2000 and was paying the $513,700 mortgage, authorities said. The officer defaulted on the Secaucus home last year, authorities said.

When interviewed by the FBI, Ragauckas admitted lying about the mortgage because he feared otherwise the bank would deny him a loan for the Jersey City property, authorities said.

Ragauckas appeared for a brief hearing in federal court in Newark, where U.S. District Magistrate Judge Mark Falk released him on $200,000 bail and ordered him to refrain from gambling. When asked why, Ragauckas' lawyer, James Patuto, did not elaborate.

"None of these allegations have anything to do with his job," Patuto said.

A Jersey City police spokesman did not return calls seeking comment.

The bank fraud charge carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Leslie Faye Schwartz.

Gaughan believes the seat belongs and is owned by him and to be passed down to his daughter.

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The Photography class will be $70.00 per student. That will include 3 hours on Sat... and 3 hours on Sunday. You are required to have any kind of camera... however it would be best if you had a digital camera... even better if its an SLR.

As the programs move forward we will also be offering a photograms workshop with artist Glenn Friedel http://www.glennfriedel.com/

as well as a 6-week black and white film class.

take care

Thomas John Carlson
www.tjcarlson.com
www.tjcarlson.com/blog
www.jcartschool.com

They're advertising a lot on craigslist at the moment. They're advertising 1-bedroom units at $1625, but keep in mind that's "net effective rent," after accounting for one month free. That means the base rent is closer to $1800. And that's the rent they'll base your rent increase off of next year. So if I were looking into it, I'd only plan to stay for one year.

I thought that the rent seems to be getting lower than what I remember having seen two years ago. I still wouldn't pay if it's just for myself, but with two incomes, it seems pretty reasonable.

Anyway, so are there a few vacancies right now?

Atsushi

It is pretty expensive for one thing. They had a lot of units contracted to St Vincent's hospital in Manhattan. I don't know if the hospital's financial troubles have any sort of impact on Grove Pointe vacancies for rates. They might be willing to do some dealing that they would have resisted a year ago.

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If they are accutally selling for this price it will depress RE values in the Beacon, not a good thing for the owners.

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Its proximity to PATH interests me, and so far on the Internet, I've only found positive reviews. What are the pros and cons of living there? I'm more interested in the negatives to make an objective decision.

Thanks!

Atsushi

i can't make it there tonight but if SOMEONE from the heights goes, can you please put gaughan on the spot. he does NOT respond to any emails, and no voicemail is ridiculous. I met him a few years ago at a function and he asked if he could count on my vote. he was very personable and told me all about living in the city, ect. I came away w/ a good feeling, not anymore. i voted against him in the last election and will continue to do so. the Heights needs someone better to run against him. b/c i have a feeling the machine has his replacement already waiting in the wings...


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I wish Sue Simmons would be there herself to look at Council and scream, "...the F--- are you doing?!?!?"

How much did they charge you to quit brickhaus?

Cuban Sandwich is on tonight, not next week.


http://www.foodnetwork.com/throwdown- ... cuban-sandwich/index.html

Channel 4 (NBC) News van outside of City Hall now...guess they will be covering the meeting.

According to the Hudson Reporter, it is La Isla in Hoboken. Maybe it is two different episodes.
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Chef at Hoboken's La Isla to appear on Throwdown with Bobby Flay
Posted March 8, 2010
03.08.10 - 01:52 pm

HOBOKEN -- La Isla Restaurant in Hoboken will be featured on the Food Network’s Throwndown with Bobby Flay on Wednesday, March 17 at 9 p.m.

The episode will feature Iron chef Bobby Flay against La Isla’s Chef Omar Giner as he tries to outdo Omar’s popular Stuffed French Toast with his own interpretation of this unique version of the classic breakfast dish.

La Isla has been in Hoboken for over 40 years and under the ownership of the Giner and Luis families since 1996. The 39-seat restaurant on lower Washington Street provides a unique combination of authentic Cuban cuisine and Omar’s Nuevo Latino interpretations.

For more, see this weekend's Hoboken Reporter.


Hudson Reporter

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I'm going to try this place in the future but I def. agree the front of this place needs a makeover. The gates and that big metal box thing in front of the store make it feel very unwelcoming even somewhat dirty. They say you shouldn't judge a book by its cover but when you are dealing with selling food perception sometimes becomes reality!

Visionary Church of Jersey City will be hosting a blood drive with the New York Blood Center on SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2010 FROM 10:00am TO 4:00am.

Please consider donating to help this extremely worthy cause!!

Donating blood is literally giving the gift of life. Each day, NYBC needs close to 2,000 people a day to roll up their sleeves to give the gift of life. There is simply no substitute for voluntarily donated blood. Without volunteer donors, our community would not have an adequate community blood supply.

Location: Visionary Church
125 First St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
(between Provost and Warren)

*It is best to make an appointment to donate! Please sign up for a donation time by calling 800-933-BLOOD (25663) or visiting the New York Blood Center's website at www.nybloodcenter.org
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Some things you need to know about…
DONATING BLOOD

Basic Eligibility
To give blood, you must be in generally good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years of age or 16 years of age with parental consent.

Medication
Waiting time for:
•Antibiotics—treatment complete.
•Accutane, Proscar, Propecia—1 month.
•Avodart—6 months.
•Soriatane—3 years.
•Tegison---permanent deferral
•Most people on medications other than these are eligible to donate.

Piercings/ Tattoos
You may be accepted as a blood donor if you have had a body piercing, as long as it was done under sterile conditions.
Donors who received a tattoo within the past 12 months may donate if the procedure was performed in New Jersey in a New Jersey licensed establishment using single use disposable equipment under aseptic conditions.

Notes
•Most people with diabetes, and most people on medications other than those noted above, are eligible to donate blood. For specific medical eligibility guidelines, call us at 1-800-688-0900.
•Federal guidelines may exclude people who have lived in or traveled to or from certain countries outside of the United States.

Before Donating
−Time Needed Plan to spend at least an hour for registration, donation and a rest period after the donation.
−Eat Well Please eat and drink something substantial within three hours prior to donating.
−Check Medications If you are taking prescription medications, call 800-933-Blood to make certain it is OK to donate.
−Assess Your Health If you have any cold or flu symptoms, you will be unable to donate—you will need those blood cells to help fight off any infection that may be present. If you have any questions about other medical conditions and how they affect your status as an eligible blood donor you may call 800-933-Blood to ask specific questions about your health.
−Just Relax If you feel a little nervous about donating, that is natural. Try to focus on the patients your donation will be helping. Remember, donating blood is relatively painless, and may help save lives. −Registration You must use your current address and phone number. If you are a student who lives at school, please use your school address.

What to Expect When Donating
−Health Interview To protect you and the patients receiving your blood, a trained professional will check your blood pressure, pulse and hemoglobin level and ask you some questions in a confidential manner about your health history.
−Donation While you can expect to be at the blood drive a little more than an hour, the actual donation takes about ten minutes.
−Refreshments You will be given something to eat and drink after donating, and asked to relax while visiting with fellow donors.

After Donation
−Drink Fluids Make sure you drink plenty of non-alcoholic fluids in the hours immediately following your blood donation—at least four eight-ounce glasses. Increase fluid intake for the next 48 hours.
−Avoid Strenuous Activity Plan to curtail strenuous exercise for the six hours immediately following your donation, especially any heavy use of the arm from which your blood was drawn.
−Leave Bandage On Keep your bandage on and dry for six hours after donating.
−Feel Good About Yourself Your donation may save up to three lives. Be very proud of your simple act of kindness!
−Share the Good Feeling Let friends and family members know how good it feels to help save a life and how simple donating blood is. Normally, donors can give blood every 56 days; plan to bring a friend when you give again.
Contact us or learn more at
www.nybloodcenter.org
or call 800-933-Blood

Here's a picture probably from a helicopter.

http://www.wcbs880.com/NEWARK--PATH-S ... ewark-to-WTC-Line/6540961

I've been a member at synergy, gold's, brick haus and now metro. I like metro the best. Brick Haus is technically a nice gym, but the owner is hard to deal with and will rip you off, if you have to quit. There is a gym starting in Hamilton Park, in a couple months, as well.
For the money paid, metro is definitely the best bang for buck. JUST DONT GO TO BRICK HAUS

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Amen to that. Bobby Flay always kinda came off as an arrogant s.o.b. imo.

There's a website that just says Coming Soon.

http://www.9thandcoles.com/index.html