Re: Healy TV ads -- what's the message?
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I love it.
Posted on: 2013/2/28 18:40
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Re: 10-year tax breaks approved for two proposed Downtown Jersey City towers
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Undeveloped land close to PATH stations has got to be valuable enough to develop without public assistance. The problem is that abatements are given so routinely that developers have come to expect them. That can change.
Posted on: 2013/2/28 18:39
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Re: Jersey City election 2013: Transit workers union backs Healy
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Do all these unions actually interview the candidates before issuing an endorsement?
Posted on: 2013/2/28 18:34
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Re: Healy fundraising calls to city workers labeled 'shakedown' by opponent
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Asking senior city employees for contributions is inappropriate. Asking blue-collar city workers is sleazy.
Posted on: 2013/2/28 18:31
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Re: Healy violating fundraising laws
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I wish I could say I am shocked by such a blatant disregard for the law, but it is the kind of behavior I've learned to expect from our mayor.
It seems Healy cannot finance his campaign by asking ordinary citizens for support. Instead, he must extort contributions from city employees and accept under the table contributions from people who stand to profit if he is re-elected. I really hope we can put the days of machine politics behind us. It's embarrassing.
Posted on: 2013/2/28 18:28
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Re: Jersey City election 2013: Mayor Bloomberg endorses Mayor Healy
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One World Trade Center will be some of the most expensive office space in the world. I don't think too many JC-based offices will be looking to move to such a building.
Posted on: 2013/2/22 19:40
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Re: Jersey City election 2013: Mayor Bloomberg endorses Mayor Healy
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Have we heard from Benedict XVI? I'd really love to hear his opinion on what's best for Jersey City.
Posted on: 2013/2/21 18:13
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Re: Dan is still Dan
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If Fulop is elected mayor and Candice wins Ward E, we know she will have a major voice in setting policy and the ability to protect the interests of Ward E. It seems to me, no matter which candidate wins the mayor's race, Dan would be isolated and ineffective.
Posted on: 2013/2/19 20:24
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Re: We seek a unified Jersey City, not a divided one
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I am a "regular" Jersey City resident. I've been here ten years and intend to stay. I am not less entitled to a voice in civic affairs than someone who has been here longer. And my interests are aligned with those of all parts of JC. The false idea that the wards are somehow at war reflects a desperate Healy campaign, not reality. I think you are mistaken when you say that Fulop supporters don't know how the city really runs. We listened to the Dwek tapes. We've seen unqualified candidates appointed to jobs because they are loyal to the machine. We've heard how long people have to wait for approvals to open a new business. Besides, you miss the point. We are out to change how Jersey City runs. It is not only DTers who understand change is needed. There are plenty of what you would call "regular" residents who are thrilled that someone finally has the determination and support to sweep away old-style crony government.
Posted on: 2013/2/19 0:01
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Re: Cast Iron Lofts - this is next to the Spectra Pipeline?
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Standard reinforced concrete.
Posted on: 2013/2/14 19:38
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Re: Ward CouncilPerson Quips on Criminality
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Why can't it be both a joke and a commentary on a real problem?
Posted on: 2013/2/14 19:31
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Re: Jersey City council denies Filipino Chief Judge post
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Makes perfect sense to me.
Posted on: 2013/2/14 19:26
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Re: Hoboken mayor at forefront of flooding issues
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Gee--If Hoboken builds a flood barriers, I wonder where all the water will go?
Posted on: 2013/2/14 19:23
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Re: Anyone Need a Snow shoveler
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Message from Steve Fulop's Facebook page:
Do you know of anyone who needs help shoveling their sidewalk (especially elderly or disabled)? POST HERE and we will try to get someone over to go help. If you can help, just post here which house you are going to. I will be out along with other team members. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php ... 189801&id=155363124486736 But if you can afford it, please hire Greenvillechick and her husband or someone else who needs the work.
Posted on: 2013/2/9 16:34
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Re: JC mayor facing re-election calls challenger a bad word -- 'Republican'
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I can't post a comment.
Posted on: 2013/2/8 23:11
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Re: JC mayor facing re-election calls challenger a bad word -- 'Republican'
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This is a pathetic ploy. Steve is a Democrat. We can argue over policy choices. We can argue over the significance of candidates' pasts. But we cannot argue over this. Calling Steve a Republican is a naked lie. Think about what kind of candidate would pin his electoral hopes on a brazen lie.
Posted on: 2013/2/8 22:00
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Re: Dan is still Dan
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Seems like you understand the thought process fine. All the good intentions in the world amount to nothing if you can't get elected. Politics is a game of coalitions. It is perfectly reasonable to select running mates because they can help you get elected. Let's remember what's at stake here. The primary responsibilities of a member of the council are to make sure the needs of the communities they represent are met, and to advise the mayor. Members of the mayor's ticket also are expected to endorse and protect the mayor's initiatives. Steve's choices are able to perform those responsibilities very well, regardless of past affiliations. The real power lies in the mayoralty. Dan is working to put that power in the hands of a man with a history of corruption and a lack of energy and new ideas. If he succeeds, Dan will have no power. Healy will lumber on. Things will continue as they are. Reform will be blocked.
Posted on: 2013/2/8 21:52
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Re: Let's get a STOP sign at the intersection of Wayne St and Jersey Ave
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I'd be happy to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks if I could see them. But the Parking Authority doesn't seem to enforce the rule against parking too close to an intersection, so I can't really see a pedestrian who hasn't already started to cross. I try in good faith not to hit one. So far, so good.
Posted on: 2013/2/4 21:27
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Re: Pulsaki Skyway Closure=Higher Tolls for JC Residents
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How would that work?
Posted on: 2013/2/2 21:09
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Re: 70-90 Columbus
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And turn some of the first floor of the parking garage into street-level retail along Columbus
Posted on: 2013/2/2 20:57
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Re: 70-90 Columbus
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Didn't they have to do some environmental remediation at the Metropolis Towers site?
70-90 Columbus is a real improvement in the quality of the architecture in the area. I thought 50 Columbus was going to build another ugly tower there. Now, if only they could find a reason to have to tear down the Cali-Mack bunker.
Posted on: 2013/2/2 17:05
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Re: Pulsaki Skyway Closure=Higher Tolls for JC Residents
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I sometimes circumvent the pulaski and NJ bay extension by going through Newark towards 287 west I don't follow. Do you mean Rte 7 to 280 West?
Posted on: 2013/1/31 20:39
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Re: Jersey City announces $440,000 renovation of 'eyesore' park
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"Mistakes were made." If it weren't for election season, nothing would get done in this town.
Posted on: 2013/1/28 20:33
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Re: Jersey City measure restricting campaign cash from developers is vetoed by mayor
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Dan--Could you explain to me exactly what is so wrong with the council's expansion of P2P that Healy was justified in vetoing it? I've only read about unspecified "legal problems."
To me it looks like he vetoed the ordinance simply to deny Fulop an accomplishment, just as the Republicans in Congress blocked even their own ideas as soon as Obama adopted them.
Posted on: 2013/1/25 17:04
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Re: Dan is still Dan
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So much for the principled stand against baiting flame wars.
Posted on: 2013/1/24 0:36
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Re: New affordable townhouses lowered onto foundation near Hub shopping plaza
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This doesn't seem to be "low-income housing" in the sense of public housing if the residents will be homeowners earning up to $80,000. I guess the reference to $950 per month is to mortgage and taxes? What prices are these going for? It is a rough neighborhood, but change has to start somewhere.
Edit: The website says prices start at "low $120,000"
Posted on: 2013/1/18 20:10
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Re: HUGE GAS PIPELINE COMING - through Jersey City
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That would suggest they are VERY confident that they are going to win.
Posted on: 2013/1/18 19:46
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Re: Flu vaccines
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I don't think most of us are really worried about death. We just don't want either the real flu or flu-like symptoms.
Posted on: 2013/1/16 6:01
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Re: Club H vs. Brick Haus (gym)
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I wish Hamilton Health and Fitness weren't so small and so expensive.
Posted on: 2013/1/16 2:12
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