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Re: Uber & Taxi Industry Clash in France

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When god created the earth she realized that she had made one country - France - far more beautiful than any other. To make up for this imbalance she populated it with French people. (Book of Sommerman, Chap.3, verse 6)

Posted on: 2015/6/26 11:36

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Re: sourcing ingredients in or around JC

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Monroe wrote:
Just a fyi, hardshelled lobsters (with a PricePlus card) are $6.99/lb for 1-1/4 sizes, and they will steam them for you if you call in advance at area Shop Rites. The Marin store also has carried Pepperidge Farm top loading hot dog rolls if you're inclined to make lobster rolls at home.

I was just there - all sizes are 6.99 with card. They make you pay in advance for the lobster at the curtesy desk, which I found odd in a very plexiglass liquor store way.

Posted on: 2015/6/24 21:15

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Re: Monty's Public House

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A quality contractor would have saved it. These guys are just a bunch of loafers.

Exactly. A creative and/or conscientious person would have wanted to save it as a neat touch to add character to an otherwise all-new construction/business. As I stated earlier in this thread, the guy(s) behind this project seem to have more money than brains.

So I'm guessing you don't know the joke about the MTA and Thom McAn.

Posted on: 2015/6/24 16:39

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Re: Why racists donate to Republicans

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JCMan8 wrote:
Remember the days when newspapers pretended to be objective?

1. The piece is an editorial, it does need to pretend to be objective.

2. Who knows, maybe tomorrow they will write about why so many racists donate to the Democratic party anonymously.

Posted on: 2015/6/24 16:32

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Re: Whole Foods in JC?

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iGreg wrote:

Yet a gourmet supermarket is needed in JC to feed the ever growing Yuppie population.

Truly only the bourgeois shop elsewhere.

Aren't Yuppies a subset of the bourgeoisie?

Posted on: 2015/6/24 16:04

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Re: Monty's Public House

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Voyeur wrote:
Some signs of life at Monty's - they have cordoned off the area in front of the entrance for some reason - perhaps to install a sign above the sidewalk. Anyone have any info on what's happening there?

Monty's facebook page says the 'Thom McAn' in the entrance could not be saved

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Montys-Public-House/163692473799989

That's a shame!! Back when I used to live in San Antonio, TX, there was a cool bar (The Davenport?) that had an original Thom McAn sign laid in mosaic on the floor in the entryway. It was really neat walking into the bar and looking at the sign knowing it was from a bygone era.

A quality contractor would have saved it. These guys are just a bunch of loafers.

Posted on: 2015/6/24 15:38

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Re: Whizzy, Whiney, and State Dems to NJ Transit riders-pay up!

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Monroe wrote:
The State Dems write a budget with no more funding to combat NJ Transit proposed hikes. I guess all that money they spent trying to derail Christie's career was more important!

http://www.nj.com/traffic/index.ssf/2 ... s_in_th.html#incart_river

Do you think that Christie feels obliged to increase his support of public transit as a result of the issuance of Laudato Si? Would he veto a budget that fails to foster the goals of burning less fossil fuels?

Posted on: 2015/6/24 13:32

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Re: Transmission

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fat-ass-bike wrote:
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

What was I supposed to conclude from all that information? What data is relevant?

I'm betting that this place will draw a lot of customers from outside JC looking for an urban/club experience without paying a tunnel toll. Also, before someone asks, where will they park their dad's car? Those streets are a bit creepy at night. A few break ins or vandalism or muggings could undo this place. What are other peoples' scenarios?

Posted on: 2015/6/24 12:39

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Re: Great Rye Bread?

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try Choc-au-Pain. Pain au seigle is what it would be called. Also, some of the 'artisanal' brands like Vermont Baker or the packaged loaves from Denmark or Germany might hit the spot. Shoprite carries them.

Posted on: 2015/6/23 13:03

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Re: Man stabbed 13 times on jitney

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GrovePath wrote:
Do homeless take the bus much?

Does anyone know which homeless man this is?

There is that crazy guy who wears construction clothing and yells and swears at people on the street -- he has gotten into lots of fights.

If it is the guy from Erie Street he is not the man who got stabbed. I was told his name is Benjamin. He lives in the condos across from Prato. He seems to be deteriorating in that he is more confrontational and has added a racist component to his rants. He is cared for by his brother.

Posted on: 2015/6/23 12:55

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Re: Pasta works project in Journal Square

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http://newyorkyimby.com/2015/06/980-u ... 28YIMBY_News_6_22_2015%29

Posted on: 2015/6/22 13:38

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Re: Man stabbed 13 times on jitney

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He'll probably need treatment for

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triskaidekaphobia

Posted on: 2015/6/22 12:40

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Re: Developers reveal plans for 35-story tower at Jersey City Pep Boys site

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bodhipooh wrote:
Question: was the last line correct? The requirement to qualify for the affordable units is to have a salary that is 80% of median salary?? That doesn't strike me as a particularly stringent benchmark to qualify as low-income and for affordable housing.

I think the limit for affordable is set that high, so that teachers, social workers and other lower income/higher educated people qualify. It might also add some retirees to the mix. Just my guess that these are acceptable "poor" to MaRYs. (Market Rate

Posted on: 2015/6/22 12:37

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Re: Anti-gentrification activist

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She does have a point about gentrification. When I first moved here in 1982, Fathers' Day was called Your Guess Is As Good As Mines Day.

Posted on: 2015/6/21 14:46

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Re: Developers reveal plans for 35-story tower at Jersey City Pep Boys site

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What's an accessory parking garage?

Posted on: 2015/6/21 14:34

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Re: Avoid Riveredge Management Based In Clifton New Jersey

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One of my pet peeves is that articles about these scoundrel management companies and corporate owners never include the names of the owners. Why do we learn the names and addresses of alleged criminals before they are found guilty, but rarely or never similar information on slumlords, alleged or guilty?

Posted on: 2015/6/20 21:47

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Re: What's going there?

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this more a what was there question:

work is being done on one of the ugly little houses across from Key Food on Jersey. Do the ugly facades cover up four very old houses or were they infill after a fire or something else. They have the same proportions as the three wooden houses across from GVV on 2nd, and steep roofs usually indicate old: the Gregory row, Rolon's bar.

If these are old buildings, I'd love to see them all restored.

Posted on: 2015/6/19 17:21

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Re: TRD: Jersey City: The new Brooklyn?

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Why do some people revel in JC being compared to Brooklyn, which is 5 times the land area and 10 times the population, and then quibble endlessly about where bergen ends and lafayette begins, etc. Is there a crosswalk that shows what neighborhoods are comparable? I'd like to visit Harsimus Cove's big brother to the east; what's its name?

Posted on: 2015/6/18 22:45

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Re: JC mayor purchases house in the Heights (PHOTOS)

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Getting back to the girlfriend - Jush?

I don't care, but my nana sent me an e-mail from heaven inquiring.

Posted on: 2015/6/18 20:27

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Re: What's going there?

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tommyc_37 wrote:
Agreed, if the owners really wanted to open a business that's an oversaturated, several years late to the trend kind of food category, how about Ramen? There aren't that many places downtown to get that. Burgers there are a'plenty.

I am so puzzled by people who open businesses here sometimes, don't they do research on what's available already in the area?

Always nice to have a storefront occupied versus empty, but variety is key.

1. Spoke to the owner today - more than just burgers. Why not drop by today?

2. I was told that the store next to Gypsy Grill aka Moodie's is going to be a Ramen shop. I had hoped GG would expand into new space and offer more seating, but it is not.

Posted on: 2015/6/17 17:00

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Re: JC mayor purchases house in the Heights (PHOTOS)

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Yvonne wrote:
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jctexan wrote:
According to the real estate listing, there is no parking.

Well, I guess he will be renting a garage on Mountain Road, there are many private garages there. I do not think the mayor will circle the block like the rest of JC folks waiting for a parking space to appear.

Perhaps you are correct since he, unlike others, doesn't seem to think that free street parking is a right. BTW, does he own a car?

Posted on: 2015/6/17 11:43

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Re: TRD: Jersey City: The new Brooklyn?

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Pebble wrote:
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Sommerman wrote:
In 30+ years I've never encountered the UGH,you live in Jersey comment.

Are you serious? It's a regular taunt by hockey and soccer fans. It used to be used in basketball as well.

I'd be astonished if you've actually never heard it. Heck, I've heard it about three times in the past month...

I'm as serious as a rock hard lump in your left testicle. I can't imagine anyone I might encounter socially commenting negatively on where someone lives.

BTW, in my previous post 'living gracefully' should read 'living graciously'

Posted on: 2015/6/16 14:39

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Re: TRD: Jersey City: The new Brooklyn?

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brewster wrote:
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JcDevil wrote:
But the thing that's so mindblowing is that people have all completely forgotten how, 15 years ago, people didn't move to NYC to live in Brooklyn, either.

I disagree. We moved out of Manhattan in 18 years ago, and at that time Park Slope and the areas surrounding Downtown Brooklyn were already significantly more expensive than DTJC. At the time I attributed it to the "I live in NYC" effect.

Many of the brownstones that people were buying in Brooklyn were built 60 foot deep (many in DTJC are 35 about). 18 years ago, taxes were already higher in JC even for a smaller house. In Brooklyn, you could raise a family on two floors of a four story house, live gracefully and have a rental income. With few exceptions the houses in DTJC were crappy by comparison and required compromises. I moved here because I worked in Morris County and stayed here because I changed jobs to one in lower Manhattan. In 30+ years I've never encountered the UGH,you live in Jersey comment. i do get the WOW you own a house and the I've heard great things about your neighborhood, at least once a week.

Posted on: 2015/6/16 13:46

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Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)

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Yvonne wrote:
PATH installed 8 6x5 billboards permanently affixed to the middle of the Grove station. Unbelievable taking up so much space on an already crowded platform not to mention the reduced space for their two year elevator project. PATH "Tear down this wall !"

Oh, goodness... The hyperbole never ceases with this nutter.

You know what else takes up "so much space on an already crowded platform"?? Fat, obese people. And Indian workers carrying their 50-pound backpacks. They take up as much space as those 6-inch thick "walls". You know what else takes up a ton more space? The clueless people who insist on bringing an OPEN double wide stroller onto PATH stations and trains.

oh c'mon. there's a difference between people taking up space with misbehavior (strollers and backpacks), and PATH officials taking up even more space with useless billboards. those "be courteous" signs are bullshit if the authority asking for courtesy can't show a modicum of it themselves.

I really don't think the billboards are a big deal. On the inconvenience scale of 1-10, they are a 2 at most.

The constant hijacking into Hoboken on the other hand, that's at least an 8 for me.

Agreed with you on both counts, but if they're going to put those stupid billboards in taking up some space, they could at least sell advertising on them instead.

Where is Teddy these days, BTW? I haven't seen him in at least six months, maybe longer.

I originally just assumed the PA would eventually sell advertising on them, as that's the natural thing to do.

But knowing the PA, that may not be a very safe assumption.

Probably in limbo since the Christie for President posters are unlikely.

Posted on: 2015/6/15 16:11

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Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)

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bodhipooh wrote:
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Yvonne wrote:
PATH installed 8 6x5 billboards permanently affixed to the middle of the Grove station. Unbelievable taking up so much space on an already crowded platform not to mention the reduced space for their two year elevator project. PATH "Tear down this wall !"

Oh, goodness... The hyperbole never ceases with this nutter.

You know what else takes up "so much space on an already crowded platform"?? Fat, obese people. And Indian workers carrying their 50-pound backpacks. They take up as much space as those 6-inch thick "walls". You know what else takes up a ton more space? The clueless people who insist on bringing an OPEN double wide stroller onto PATH stations and trains.

+couldn't agree more. despite my impeccable upbringing (LOL) I will not help with carrying strollers and have been known to ask mothers if they understand the health implications of exposing young children to micro-partcles of metals that result from steel grinding against steel. PATH poem of the month: Hock the Hermes Bag, Take an Uber Cab.
It would be really helpful if one of those signs had a NYC subway map so that when they announce: Because of the Cannes Film Festival the World Trade Center line is only running during Leap Years, I can plan another route. Okay, yeah that's hyperbole.

Posted on: 2015/6/15 13:28

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Re: Noise Complaint, worth it to call in?

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Who's making the noise? I assume (maybe incorrectly) that it's suburban riff raff coming into DTJC for a night out. B&Ts avoiding the T. If that is the case, how do you make the area unfriendly to rowdy visitors? Enforce parking regs., public disturbance regs. etc. would be a start, I think.

Posted on: 2015/6/15 12:51

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Re: Reasons NOT to love Jersey City: A good read with your coffee. :)

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After complaining like that you wonder why your neighbors call you Putts, even though you don't play golf.

Posted on: 2015/6/14 16:04

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Re: Dixon Leasing bought my building, raised rent; what rights do I have?

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they have bigger things in mind than what you are offering them.

One of their investment strategies is to convert multi-family brownstones into their original one family configuration. The rents are high and the buildings are very saleable. Check out 36 Erie as an example.

Posted on: 2015/6/13 11:03

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Re: Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza -- Reopening?

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bodhipooh wrote:
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tommyc_37 wrote:
Utterly hilarious that Skinners opposes. What in the world are they thinking?

Not sure if hilarious, but definitely mind boggling. The vast majority of their clientele wanders in from the surrounding neighborhood streets. It's not like they are a "destination" restaurant or bar to which people come flocking from all corners of the region. A pedestrian plaza is a godsend for any and all restaurants and bars around there. I can't imagine why any of them would oppose this.

I asked Maggie last year - she said that she has a number of older customers who get dropped off. Did she tell you guys something different?

Posted on: 2015/6/12 15:33

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Re: High demand in Hoboken and Jersey City drives brutal bidding wars

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Monroe wrote:
Note that the buyers plan to bail when their kids reach school age . . .

From their lips to the ears of the nannies pushing strollers on Newark Avenue who will hopefully leave a post-it on the doors of the SubZero for Wentworth and Pippa.

Posted on: 2015/6/12 14:58

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