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"Duke it out"??? They gave each other the equivalent of a bear hug. VERY misleading title, and not worth watching.
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I know, i know, I have a feeling it will be a real struggle bringing in outside people, but I will do it on principle and then recommend that people not use the hotel because they hold you hostage.
But I would like to get some estimates and then go back to the hotel and let them know what I think. So far though, the customer service of the Westin has been great and the fact that the majority of their employees live in Jersey City cushions the blow a bit.
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I bet this idiot was texting or on his phone. Because he truly blew through that light - not even aware of what had happened.....lets hope he gets to share a nice warm bed with his cellmate....
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Are you looking for a work loft or a live loft? I have 3 beautiful artist lofts for rent in Journal Square, 10 min walk from the train. 1000sqft for $1000, 1400sqft for $1300, or
2400sqft for $2300. INCLUDING UTILITIES!! The building has ARTIST, SCULPTERS, MUSICIANS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, DESIGNERS, WOODWORKERS. The building has a great vibe and a great landloard (hey thats me!) NO FEE!! for more details give me a call 201-988-0524
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Just to update:
They have not put the handrails up yet, but they have just finished placing the paver's down (they were sweeping up the sand that is used as mortar this morning).
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Awesome video shot by a colleague of mine in Journal Square:
http://videos.nj.com/2009/06/fight_for_journal_square_09.html It's hilarious and terrifying at the same time. Srsly, though: What is up with that taxi stand? The tension is always palpable there. Full disclosure: I work for NJ.com
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Add a lot of noise and garbage and that sounds an awful lot like most of the ethnic parades we have here every summer. Icechute -- thank you for my best laugh of the morning. Very funny --- and sadly true!
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Local officials have placed plastic bins filled with bright orange flags at two of the town's busiest intersections. Add a lot of noise and garbage and that sounds an awful lot like most of the ethnic parades we have here every summer.
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Have you tried 111 First Street?
Right at the epicenter of Jersey City's world class, world renown arts district. You've heard about that place, haven't you? The Mayor and City Council are always promoting it..... Take a drive between Trump Tower and the "A".... you can't miss it!
Posted on: 2009/6/23 13:13
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Whatever - he deserves what he gets out of this.
Considering he went to prep school, attends an expensive private college, and drives a new F-150 - I am sure mommy and daddy will have an army of lawyers by his side. I know we all make mistakes when we are young... but nearly killing someone and driving off is unacceptable.
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You have been duped! Of course we will see his mug and slightly off center tie whenever a good, tax paying business comes to town. Look, he has you convinced he is a daily commuter! What a laugh.
Just look around and tell me he gives a rats ass about the safety of our cyclists on our city streets. One example: Columbus was and is perfectly wide enough for bike lanes but the city councils and Healy's shortsightedness, lack of understanding and desire for us to be on public transportation has stymied any efforts to have better, safer roadways for cyclists in JC. Quote:
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They should have been forced to accept section 8 residents.
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Anyone know any affordable artist studio lofts in the downtown area? I'm looking to rent some space but preferably one in an artist loft building.
I saw one on 150 Bay Street but it looks expensive and exclusive. (i think I applied for it years ago and got rejected because I was considered a commercial artist. I guess that's their thoughts about graphic designers. Ridiculous...)
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Trump is not 85% sold. They've been saying that for a year and only 50% have closed (slightly less, actually, the last time I looked.) On top of that, MetroHomes apparently was foreclosed on two weeks ago - meaning that is a situation ripe for the next owner to come groveling to council for his/her handout. Also, the notion Sottolano put forward that only buildings currently under construction would be likely to need amended abatements assumes that council (and Sottolano) would say no to a developer who came to them before even beginning their project looking for a handout. I have no confidence that Sottolano, et al would say no. I'm sorry, but "Team Healy" long ago lost the ability to play the "trust me" card.
The waterfront - and most of downtown for that matter - doesn't need abatements any more. There is no unusual risk in building downtown for which an incentive needs to be provided. Fifteen, twenty years ago? Sure - very little would have been built without them. Are you telling me Crystal Point wouldn't have happened without the original abatement, let alone the sweetener? Please. And how on earth did the council just roll over so easily without telling Fisher to lower their prices across the board (and not just negotiate selectively on an ad hoc basis) before they considered amending the abatement? According to several prominent realtors I've spoken with over the past several days, Crystal Point has not officially lowered their prices - contrary to what they told the Jersey Journal. Quote:
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all these developers have come back to ask to changes in their sweetheart deals... for the most part they have built subpar properties as cheaply as possible and asked top dollar basically for the prime location... now that the market has crashed, outside of speculators, people do not see the value in the properties... whatever happened to "the master plan" for the waterfront area? Has anybody looked at Hoboken, especially the Northwest area... built huge unattractive buildings that at least from front have zero quality of life appeal... Blocks and blocks of these buildings; looks like the old Soviet Union bulding style. This is a good point for the city planners to step back and reassess what is good for the people; not the developers or speculators who have no long term investment in the community... there should be a focus on other sections of the city
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Why not, Jerry was at the ribbon cutting for the grand opening of Grove Street Bicycles and he even rode my folding bike around the block for the photo op.
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i hope it's the same guy who puts the handicapped signs (mounted in cement filled buckets!) up after people park in what appear to be regular parking spots at bj's and shop rite.
Posted on: 2009/6/23 4:50
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the 1BRs were listed at 225k for a long time with no buyer, so they will probably be auctioned off around 180-200k is my guess.
Not that it's your business but since you are making so many assumptions about me. I sold at 07 right after bear stern's fund blew up, as it was pretty clear sht is about the hit the fan. been renting ever since, i am actually looking to buy now 1 for primary 1 as investment, mainly due to the low rates, now is the time to leverage up when everyone is leverage down. Fully expect to take another 10% loss to a 5 yr flat market, but the rates are just too good and wont stay like this for long as evident by the last 2 weeks. of course wont be buying at the beacon, there will always be people who dont understand location is everything. There are people buying into altessa in union city now blinded by the luxury bells/whistles while ignoring the shtty area with no transportation. It's will be a repeat of the beacon, unless market significantly improve.
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Nice to see they caught this Sandbar parton-in-training. Bring this wanker to justice.
Cute wardrobe, Tony.
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So he turned himself in?
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You need signatures from 25% of the registered voters..25% is just the threshold to force a recall election. You'd still need to win the election You must wait 1 year after an election to have a recall. A recall committee of at least three registered voters forms to initiate proceedings under the law. The recall drive may not commence before the 50th day preceding the completion of the elected official?s first year of the current term in office. They are sworn in the first or second of July, so I guess it'd be 50 days prior to then in 2010. This also says the drive can't begin - meaning the committee can't be formed and signatures can't be gathered - until then. Upon approval of the petition, the recall committee and registered voters in the jurisdiction of the recall election may solicit signatures of other registered voters in that jurisdiction. Specific requirements on the method of soliciting signatures are listed in the law. The recall effort is limited to 320 days for a Governor or 160 days for other elected officials from the date of the notice of intention. The petition requires the signatures of 25 % of the registered voters in the jurisdiction, as of the last general election. T-Bird, Yvonne with this information what do you think our next steps be.
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wibbit,
You seem convinced that there will be a single bid for each unit at 150,000. It will be interesting to see your reaction on June 28. I expect my new neighbors to get good deals here at the Beacon at the auction; I'll be envious, yet happy for them. - Envious, because I like many people, did buy near the height of the real estate bubble, and there are now many deals and even some steals to be had. - Happy, because inventory will significantly reduced from Metrovest, and clears the path for as close to normal owner to owner resale as possible in this reset housing economy. You've clearly identified yourself with an agenda against the Beacon. Who knows why, perhaps even you don't, and you're pattern is one to ignore anything relevant and go right for something salacious or even off topic. Don't worry, you have company with jmcee. I also expect some pithy response from either or both of you. If you own, you're likely not doing any better than me, and it's quite possible that we will be below water together for a couple more years. Just look at this: http://www.businessinsider.com/chart- ... ing-bust-vs-japans-2009-6 If you own, you should be wishing us the best of luck in the auction, so that all our property values rise together. My guess is that you are like jmcee, and don't own. Lower home values equals cheaper rents, more appetizing to renters.... and also more short sighted. wibbit, Don't be myopic.
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no. that's a terrible idea. he'll get his share of gawking and public ridicule. there's no need to pile on abusively through this medium. in fact it's probably worse for the abuser
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This is almost hysterical that Mayor Healy has anything to do with something bike related in JC. He wants us all on public transportation.
All the best on spreading the awareness Easy Riders and finally getting some damn bike lanes in this city.
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Yeah - if your on facebook send him some love - what an ass.
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if you think about it, most high rises in jc waterfront are soldout. The only 2 building with massive inventory left are crystal point and 77hudson. Even trump is 85% sold (at least that's what the agent tells me).
So really only 77hudson could come knocking.. I definitely support a nice abatement for a developer if they want to come NOW and build a NEW high rise condo in jc. As the market right now is very tough, and the new construction will create a lot of jobs for few years, it's the very definition of what abatement is designed to do. Crystal point, after thinking it through i agree it's probably not in the best interest of the city. Fulop's argument makes sense, the building is done, it wont create new jobs or do anything for the city. The tax reduction might let the developer sell a few more units faster and generate revenue for the city sooner, but at the end of day i think the city lost more than it gained.
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 oh mrwolf, lets please not start again. The initial discussion ended when the condo was still trying to sell at 350k and you telling everyone how wrong i was for believing this is such a bad investment and also dissed my lack of urban planning expertise. Now those same units are on the auction block at 150k, why do you must continue this self-torture....
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the facebook genie says:
Name: Anthony Pane Networks: La Salle '12 St. Peter's Preparatory School '08 and myspace will make you wretch
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