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Re: Greece, Puerto Rico and Democrats
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Chapter 9 will allow for a organized debt restructuring . Puerto Rico as their Governor has stated cannot pay its debts . An organized debt restructure initially for some of their public corporations such as PREPA will allow PR to modernize their electrical systems . Otherwise they will just stop paying .
prepa has been mismanged for years. puerto rico should give prepa to the bondholders or sell it to a private entity that can better manage prepa.

puerto rico can repay its debts.....the fact is that the governor is taking the easy, politically expedient way out. six months ago, padilla said that pr could repay, and then it hired some judge who obviously is going to claim that puerto rico can not pay; the governor is the paymaster.

puerto rico needs some type of oversight to cut the fat and raise revenue, and if that is insufficient then maybe puerto rico might deserve some type of haircut.

interesting article from reuters, stating that puerto rico is only capturing 56% of its taxes due.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02 ... ax-evaders_n_4818197.html


PR's debt per capita is 16K per capita. GBP per capital was 16K in 2010 (and this includes government spending). What makes you think this can be paid back?

nah...puerto rico's debt can be paid back. stop the tax evasion, sell prepa, cut pensions benefit (fyi, interest payments to bondholders are EXPLICITLY given preference over pension payments, education payments in the bond indentures)

why doesn't puerto rico sell prepa or give it to the bondholders if it can't pay? damn, i hate that i'm sounding like a republican! or maybe rahm emanuel! i am hopeful that congress will not allow chapter 9 for puerto rico...san juan and pr's other ugly cities, perhaps, but not for the commonwealth.


Show your math
pr's debt does not need to be paid all at once. if puerto rico better managed its finances, reduced MASSIVE tax evasion and reduced headcount, closed schools, etc, then its debts could be paid back. puerto rico is no detroit!

http://www.hjsims.com/news-views/inve ... nd-payments/#.VZ1bVvnF964

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Re: Greece, Puerto Rico and Democrats
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Chapter 9 will allow for a organized debt restructuring . Puerto Rico as their Governor has stated cannot pay its debts . An organized debt restructure initially for some of their public corporations such as PREPA will allow PR to modernize their electrical systems . Otherwise they will just stop paying .
prepa has been mismanged for years. puerto rico should give prepa to the bondholders or sell it to a private entity that can better manage prepa.

puerto rico can repay its debts.....the fact is that the governor is taking the easy, politically expedient way out. six months ago, padilla said that pr could repay, and then it hired some judge who obviously is going to claim that puerto rico can not pay; the governor is the paymaster.

puerto rico needs some type of oversight to cut the fat and raise revenue, and if that is insufficient then maybe puerto rico might deserve some type of haircut.

interesting article from reuters, stating that puerto rico is only capturing 56% of its taxes due.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02 ... ax-evaders_n_4818197.html


PR's debt per capita is 16K per capita. GBP per capital was 16K in 2010 (and this includes government spending). What makes you think this can be paid back?

nah...puerto rico's debt can be paid back. stop the tax evasion, sell prepa, cut pensions benefit (fyi, interest payments to bondholders are EXPLICITLY given preference over pension payments, education payments in the bond indentures)

why doesn't puerto rico sell prepa or give it to the bondholders if it can't pay? damn, i hate that i'm sounding like a republican! or maybe rahm emanuel! i am hopeful that congress will not allow chapter 9 for puerto rico...san juan and pr's other ugly cities, perhaps, but not for the commonwealth.

Posted on: 2015/7/8 16:00
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Re: Greece, Puerto Rico and Democrats
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Chapter 9 will allow for a organized debt restructuring . Puerto Rico as their Governor has stated cannot pay its debts . An organized debt restructure initially for some of their public corporations such as PREPA will allow PR to modernize their electrical systems . Otherwise they will just stop paying .
prepa has been mismanged for years. puerto rico should give prepa to the bondholders or sell it to a private entity that can better manage prepa.

puerto rico can repay its debts.....the fact is that the governor is taking the easy, politically expedient way out. six months ago, padilla said that pr could repay, and then it hired some judge who obviously is going to claim that puerto rico can not pay; the governor is the paymaster.

puerto rico needs some type of oversight to cut the fat and raise revenue, and if that is insufficient then maybe puerto rico might deserve some type of haircut.

interesting article from reuters, stating that puerto rico is only capturing 56% of its taxes due.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02 ... ax-evaders_n_4818197.html

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Amazingly, Hillary roping up the press corps in New Hampshire like a bunch of farm animals won't be enough for them to press her on the email scandal, the pay-for-play connections of her time at the State Department/Clinton Foundation . . .
i think they decided to restrict the press so that they parade could flow normally


I haven't seen any other candidate, of any party, cattle roping press to keep them away. Of course, no other candidate would seem to need to keep the press away either!
the gop has 14 or 15 or 16 clowns running. mrs. clinton has more skills than all of them combined. still, i think she realizes that the gop is never gonna allow legislation to pass that would allow puerto rico to file bankruptcy; another court tossed puerto rico's attempt last night.

democrats need to learn to be more like merkel and less like tsipras!

Posted on: 2015/7/8 13:53
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Amazingly, Hillary roping up the press corps in New Hampshire like a bunch of farm animals won't be enough for them to press her on the email scandal, the pay-for-play connections of her time at the State Department/Clinton Foundation . . .
i think they decided to restrict the press so that they parade could flow normally

Posted on: 2015/7/8 13:03
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Re: Greece, Puerto Rico and Democrats
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I don't think you have a grasp of the concept of debt, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, etc.
i know one thing. democrats should learn to stop supporting people who don't take responsibility for their own actions. one would think they would have learned something from the last two elections! and i tend to vote democrat when i do vote

Posted on: 2015/7/8 3:06
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Greece, Puerto Rico and Democrats
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so now i see that hilary clinton is in favor of letting msi-managed puerto rico file for chapter 9 which is only available to municipalities. if illinois can not file for chapter 9, why should puerto rico be able to while it also gets benefit of being able to offer lower rates on its debt since interest on pr debt is triple tax free (another subsidy).

one would have thought democrats would have learned something. most of pr's economy is underground and the pr government needs to find a way to tax this.

anyway, if democrats keep up with nonsense of letting pr file bankruptcy, they will be even more in the minority come 2016.


Posted on: 2015/7/8 0:54
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Re: JP Morgan is looking for a $18M tax break to move jobs to JC
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are tax incentives the only way for nj to create/steal jobs

Posted on: 2015/7/8 0:39
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Re: What's going there?
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what are they buidling near the nj turnpike overpass on newark avenue?


The Gateway

not sure how up-to-date that is...


That design was pre-crash from like 2006.
thanks. i believed the project is now going to have 39 units

Posted on: 2015/7/7 10:59
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what are they buidling near the nj turnpike overpass on newark avenue?

Posted on: 2015/7/6 23:40
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Regarding the development on Jersey Ave between Columbus and Newark -- the ground floor commercial space is HUGE! If anybody would like a Trader Joe's to consider this space, please take 15 seconds and email them here: http://www.traderjoes.com/contact-us/location-request



I too was surprised at the size of that space. the ceiling height makes it appear cavernous. it's easily about 30% higher than its neighbors on either side.
the old borinquen hardware store had really high ceilings!

Posted on: 2015/7/6 21:58
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Re: Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey Enters Presidential Race
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He can run if he wants..(I won't vote for him) but why should we have to pay for it? Isn't that why they have fundraisers? Is that normal?

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/ ... rity_on.html#incart_river
christie had them rolling on the floor with his "tell it like it is" charade. did anyone hear him saying how nj leads the country in job growth, low taxes, productivity, etc?

Posted on: 2015/7/3 16:13
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Re: Developers reveal plans for 35-story tower at Jersey City Pep Boys site
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There are some mornings at Newport station where the 33rd St trains are a bit too packed; when that happens, I take the next Hoboken-bound train instead (which is completely empty) and then grab a 33rd Street train from there. Like the weekend method, except somewhat speedier since trains run more frequently.
in paris, trains come every 90 seconds. i wonder if there is a way to use thestagger trains so that they could run trains into manhattan on both tracks during rush hour and have jersey could trains sit in a holding pattern until 5 empty trains can roll in unison. also, i think there must be a way to do double decker trains (on verkly low wheels).

Posted on: 2015/7/3 0:42
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Re: Fourth of July festival and fireworks show at Liberty State Park
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Macy's fireworks: Here are the best places to watch (hint: not N.J.)

By Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com The Star-Ledger
July 01, 2015 at  6:19 PM

Sorry, Jersey. 

Macy's Fourth of July fireworks display will, like last year, be set over the East River instead of the Hudson River, making the show ideal for those with a view of the river in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn. Not so much for us neighbors across the Hudson. 

The big show, titled "Brave," will be broadcast from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on NBC, with fireworks ascending from five barges, four of which which will be positioned from E. 23rd to 37th streets, and another at Fulton Street past the Brooklyn Bridge. 

Read more:  http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index ... eworks_2015_new_york.html

actually, i enjoyed fireworks in lsp much more than macy's in nyc with all the mayhem...there are just too many people angling to see them in manhattan...plus one can see part of the macy's fireworks from lsp

Posted on: 2015/7/2 4:25
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Re: Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza -- Reopening?
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I hope Fletcher Gensamer was out with his radar gun making sure they didn't go over 5 MPH.


Hi JCman24. Thanks for the mention. You can call me Fletch.

Here is the thing. It's a PEDESTRIAN plaza. Even last year they had signs saying no bicycles allowed. And just so you know a bicycle is a machine, a vehicle having two wheels, pedals, a crank, a chain, gears, a steering wheel, and a seat. A bicycle is also very capable of going very fast.

Both last year during the trial, and even recently in the two weeks since it has re-opened, I have seen bicyclists wiz on by, and have seen several near misses. And folks can be seriously injured if hit by a bike. And when you are riding on a bike, you might not even see toddlers running around.

So you can be as snarky and cynical as you want, I'm just concerned about people's safety. And I have no problems getting attacks from you or anyone on that. At the very minimum, folks should dismount and walk their bikes in the plaza. Do we really need to wait for an accident to happen?

Regarding enforcement, I will leave that up to Jersey City's Finest.

Thanks again for the mention.

Fletch

P.S. here is an article for you to read.
http://www.bicyclelaw.com/news/n.cfm/ ... s-than-previously-thought
i agree that adult bicyclist should not be biking in a pedestrian zone

Posted on: 2015/7/2 3:45
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Re: the game of escalating variances in The Village
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Absolutely its a matter of costs. That is why it is not happening (on site parking).
I love the idea of ?renting? a parking spot , as Brewster does to ensure/ secure a parking spot. Should we then say that we should require that of all homeowners in a residential neighborhood, just as he has? That way we can stop the ?demanding? of the public to provide it, and always have a spot available 24/7. Does privatizing parking (renting) make things better than people who live in a residential neighborhood and use available street parking? At least when I move my car, that public spot becomes available to anyone that needs it- unlike all those spots that are privately rented (taking up precious urban space). Really- I don't know...
I definitely need to find out where his off street paying parking is (really)- because there's nothing I know of in the Village-which really is a part of this equation (which I have specifically noted several times) and should have been considered. When I said we have nowhere to go-we really don?t -including any new residents-that will have cars. Should we build a whole bunch of new public lots to accommodate 50 unit buildings? (No!) But I want what Brewster has! I?m willing to rent- but where? I guess his neighborhood/area has that option already. We don't.
This ambitious project is not great for this piece of irregular land that is flanked on three sides by a small residential neighborhood. Even Torrei has acknowledged the unique challenges of building here. I think we all want what is best for JC in the long run-and what determines "best" has many perspectives. Many question the ?free? parking entitlement- but not the amount of units. Interesting?.
Regardless, great comments from both sides- real food for thought. Yes, it is a privilege to be able to have residential street parking. Absolutely. And no- I am not entitled to that. No one is.
If the city was more mindful and had expectations from the developers to provide at least some parking, we wouldn't be put in the position to now make a parking spot "yours".
As residents and homeowners, we need to be vigilant over new construction that greatly impacts an area. The retail is great- and sorely needed. I think the number of units could have been lessened (when he wanted a variance to not add parking) and we still would have the beginnings of a new vibrant community that honors what is there while also bringing it forward.
in some cases, underground parking might be prohibitively problematic but i think the real problem is that developers/the government tend to pursue the CHEAPEST option. i am not convinced that underground parking is prohibitively expensive especially since they can do it across the hudson river. people in jersey seem to make excuses to pursue the cheapest option.

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ihave seen many kids just bicyclying their precious, little hearts out on newark street. i was sort of sad because i'm sure tey live in apartments with their abatement-loving parents who really won't have time to patronize the new bars that are opening up

Posted on: 2015/7/1 2:22
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Re: Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey Enters Presidential Race
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Yes, corrupt (and almost equally corrupt) Hudson and Essex counties were the only two counties in NJ not to support Republican Governor Christie in his re-election in blue NJ. No shock that a poll here wouldn't support him.
roflmfao..you go christie

Posted on: 2015/7/1 2:14
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Re: the game of escalating variances in The Village
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You can't blame us for wanting to preserve that but I don't blame you for wanting to build up because it really is all about money to many of you.


Please explain. How is it about money? Many of us who support new development realize the positives it brings to the community where it seems like those opposed are worried about the loss of their free parking or a threat of newcomers to the neighborhood bringing change.

If a site is an ugly lot with an abandoned building and a developer comes along wanting to build a handsome building with street level retail, I'm all for it. While the old timers will look to any reason to rally against the building solely for free loss of parking and the change, even if it's positive change.

You hide behind zoning, but don't give a damn about it as long as it does not infringe on your parking interests. No different from a faux environmentalist fighting a new subdivision in the suburbs, not because they have any interest in protecting nature, but because they don't want anyone else moving into the community.



Sure it is about money - improving the neighborhood improves your investment. That is just being smart. I am also not against developing open lots or the beautifying and updating existing lots. Hell the more you guys come the more my property value goes up. This is more than a problem of just parking. I don't want to live in a packed can. My argument is you can have more retail space and new buildings while mostly preserving the area as it is. So no I don't support new buildings with 50+ apartments that potentially diminish the essence of the area I love. I am preserving a way of life and I don't care if that is selfish because your desires are no more selfish than mine. You think you are improving the area with packing people in it, I don't. We will never agree there but I will argue until we end up at least somewhere in the middle. And yes this about money, why the hell else would they build there? Developers only intention is profit - but yeah this is a heart-filled action to beautify the area, get out of here.
putting the parking below ground, even if more expensive, would help alleviate this problem

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Re: The nightmare that awaits N.J. if a Hudson rail tunnel is forced to close
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ARC Tunnel-bend over NJ taxpayers, you're going to take it up the rear and NY and the Feds will be smiling.

Yup, Christie was absolutely correct to pull the plug. If there's going to be pain, let all the stakeholders share it rather than have it rest on NJ taxpayers solely.
ny state won't be crying if/when nj commuters can't commute into manhattan....that's just free advertsing for ny state - move across the hudson

Posted on: 2015/6/30 23:19
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Re: What happened to all the dollar vans?
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The city is cracking down on them for not being insured.
i agree that the city should be ruthless in making sure that t vans are insured, safe....the vans should raise prices to cover their increased costs.

Posted on: 2015/6/28 19:36
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Re: the game of escalating variances in The Village
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Bohdipooh- I have no interest in persuading you about anything. There is no argument to be made: 50 units, 7 stories, no on site parking provided.
And I'm pretty sure parking takes place in neighborhoods...


I'm pretty certain many here will see those stats and raise a glass and cheer. Welcome to new urbanism.


I am one of those raising my glass to this. Retail is much more important for this neighborhood, and consequently JC, than parking spaces. It's not surprising to me that those living in the village for a long time will be opposed to this kind of change, but unfortunately, nothing is perfect and I think this kind of change will ultimately result in a safer, more urban environment that the market is clearly looking for.

I'm not a JC old timer, so I am not holding onto any sentimental value of the neighborhood and I also do not think the ease of free parking should be considered a long term priority for such an urban area. So from my perspective, it's a pretty easy choice. But that being said, (although I don't agree with it), I can certainly understand that someone living in the area for 20 years wouldn't want to change their daily routine.
well, i know people who live in manhattan who park over here

Posted on: 2015/6/27 20:13
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Re: Buying "Hold" Properties in JC Ghetto
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Condos Suck ass.

Not if you are not even remotely handy, and consider yourself lucky to be able to hang blinds (mine fell down after a week). I know several people who never should have bought houses.
i'm confused. is that a good or bad thing?

Posted on: 2015/6/26 4:13
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Re: Getting the most out of ObamaCare
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The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that President Obama?s health care law may provide nationwide tax subsidies to help poor and middle-class people buy health insurance.

Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. wrote the majority opinion in the 6-to-3 decision. The court?s three most conservative members ? Justices Antonin Scalia, Clarence Thomas and Samuel A. Alito Jr. ? dissented.

The case concerned a central part of the Affordable Care Act, Mr. Obama?s signature legislative achievement. The law created marketplaces, known as exchanges, to allow people who lack insurance to shop for individual health plans.

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Some states set up their own exchanges, but about three dozen allowed the federal government to step in to run them. Across the nation, about 85 percent of customers using the exchanges qualify for subsidies to help pay for coverage, based on their income.

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Despite all the issues and complaints at the moment, I think history will look kindly on Obamacare, and whatever form it takes over time.

Regardless, what I find most interesting and fascinating about this Supreme Court is the way that Chief Justice Roberts is settling into his position and role. He seems to be a bit hard to predict, and I actually like that. I think it shows creative thinking and a willingness to set aside ideology in favor of jurisprudence. I do wonder how GWB feels about his pick, though.
you mean the supreme socialist court of the united states upheld obamacare subsidies for the poor?

Posted on: 2015/6/25 21:09
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Re: Jersey City bicyclist in serious condition in hit and run: cops
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Don't get me wrong, I love bikes and ride mine all over the city. But I ride in the STREET, use common sense/courtesy, and cars don't scare me. I think part of the problem is that people move to a city and imagine this car-free lifestyle and then are afraid to ride in traffic. Browse through the craigslist used bike ads, they're full of listings saying I THOUGHT I'D LIKE RIDING IN THE CITY BUT I HATE IT.
no sympathy here for cyclists who flout the law...ride on sidewalks or don't stop at red lights or stop signs....they are asking for trouble

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Re: Transmission
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I wish them well however I hope they have done their homework and understand the demographics of JC and who they are targeting as patrons!

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/34/3436000.html
as long as they keep out the heavy metal and hip hop crowds, they should probably do ok

Posted on: 2015/6/24 10:59
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Quote:wow. jc is getting nightlife back

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Re: Five shot in Greenville Father's Day drive by
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Meanwhile, over on Richard Street/Garfield Avenue, a 13 year old boy is stabbed.

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... n_garfi.html#incart_river
why isn't al sharpton mobilizing people to march against violence in this violent places. why isn't he out there denouncing the thugs and the people who won't coopeate with investigations.


I am going to a guess, the same reason you are not down here marching... He does not give a shit. "thugs" murdering "thugs" so what!? we can grand stand behind our computers and scream off with their heads!!!, but really we all know you don't give a shit..
how do you kow what protests/marches i support, attend? if rampant violence existed in my hood, i would be out there everyday marching, protesting. now there

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Re: Five shot in Greenville Father's Day drive by
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Meanwhile, over on Richard Street/Garfield Avenue, a 13 year old boy is stabbed.

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... n_garfi.html#incart_river
why isn't al sharpton mobilizing people to march against violence in this violent places. why isn't he out there denouncing the thugs and the people who won't coopeate with investigations.

Posted on: 2015/6/23 0:20
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Re: Robin Hood Development
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What a bunch of NIMBY losers.

Hello McFly?! The site is directly across the street from the KRE three-tower development. The tallest reaches a height of 70 storeys. Growth should happen here due to the proximity to the PATH station.
what is the particular peice of land zoned for? just because a develope wants to build higher than permitted and just because the jsq area is getting hot does not mean the residents should suffer. otherwise, why nort just build mini tower everywhere that a developer wants

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