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Construction has started for the new Hilton Hotel. Today I noticed them cutting down and removing the trees.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 14:39
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Anywhere from Congress to Charles, maybe sometimes Bowers, is a nice area. Especially from Central to Kennedy Blvd.
Nightlife not good in this area? That may actually be a good thing. lol However, there a local pub that's very friendly, and has tons of old timers there called New Moon on Manhatten Ave, I hear it's pretty chill there. Also, not sure how much you know about the Heights, but avoid Ringside on Tonelle Ave, at all costs!
Posted on: 2010/5/24 14:06
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Last week we held a meeting to discuss moving forward. Most felt that a city wide recall should be done in addition to circulating petitions for wards. Ward C residents, whose Councilwoman is Nidia Lopez, showed the most interest in forming a committee.
Three people are required to form a committee and submit the Notice of Intention. If you would like to be part of a committee, or start 1 in your ward, please let us know by emailing deltafoxm249@YAHOO.COM We hope to get the paperwork out in the next week to begin the process and obtain approval to start gathering signatures. You must be a registered voter to collect signatures or to be on a committee. The Recall Process Below is a summary of the process to begin a recall petition in a simple format. This should answer any questions that may have come up. I know this may sound all too confusing. No worries, we will guide everyone through the initial process and prepare the documents. Once approval is granted, we will have 160 days to complete the task at hand. Any registered voter that resides within Jersey City can circulate the petition during that time. 5 Steps: 1. The recall committee serves the Notice of Intention on the election official (clerk). The election official has 3 days to approve or send back with a letter explaining why the Notice is not in compliance. The recall committee can then correct and refile. 2. If the election official approves the Notice of Intention, the election official sends it back to the recall committee with the stamp. The election official must also notify the elected official in writing. The elected official has 5 days to either file an answer or an acknowledgment with the election official. If the elected official files an answer, the recall committee is required to affix that to the recall petition. 3. The elected official has 2 days to forward the election official's answer or acknowledgment to the recall committee, or, if the elected official fails to do anything, serve the recall committee with a written statement that the elected official failed to respond. 4. The recall committee can begin collecting signatures on the petition. 5. Within 10 days of formation, the recall committee must file a Form RC-1 (designation of campaign depository and treasurer) and Form RC-2 (registration statement) with ELEC.
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Re: Jersey City Bicycle Tour - May 23, 2010
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Excellent pictures!! Thanks so much for sharing. The weather was excellent--thank goodness no PM showers.
I uploaded some movies of the Grove Street Bike guys showing off their BMX tricks. http://www.efriendz.com/Events/Jersey ... 233_ASVtp#877263095_VDj9k Quote:
Posted on: 2010/5/24 13:11
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Re: Any experience dealing with "Donovan Billington Barbosa Realty Group"
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Totally Shady!!! this kind of crap is why I've NEVER used an agent for a rental! I was shocked after coming from california, that paying a fee to obtain a rental was even standard practice.
...annnd in this market, there are plenty and i mean plenty of deals available on craigslist to be had where you deal with the person renting (not an agent) so no fees except possibly the 20-50 for a credit check. I'd never hand over deposits or rent monies till i had a signed lease AND keys in my hand, and then still only in check form. keep looking and you will find without an agent and with a warm fuzzy about your pocketbook
Posted on: 2010/5/24 13:05
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NJ does not allow security deposit above 1.5 of monthly rent.
http://www.lsnjlaw.org/english/placei ... terthree/index.cfm#3limit
Posted on: 2010/5/24 11:53
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No the way it is structured is : Monthly Rent: $2400. Security Deposit: $3900. However the security deposit is $3900 which more than the 1.5 months rent. Plus you have to fork over the $3900 even before there is a signed lease agreement, which seems shady.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 11:40
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Re: Christy Swiftly Vetoes Millionaires Tax Today -what happened to sermon about "everyone sacrificing?"
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Speaking of limiting expenses, anyone see this article in the Times about the gaming of municipal pensions in Yonkers, and the chronic massive underestimation of what the contracts will cost the city? Want to bet it's not happening here in JC and NJ as bad or worse?
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Posted on: 2010/5/24 4:44
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Re: Okay, so who here thinks the Katyn monument needs to go?
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My girlfriend and I were fortunate enough to accidentally come across all of the Polish war veterans and their families at the mass/ceremony that resulted in all those candles.
The most disturbing thing about government mass murder, is that when almost none of the victims survive there isn't even anyone to bear witness. That was the case in Katyn but more generally has been the fate of the victims of Communism. At least a few old vets have knowledge of what happened. "The Black Book of Communism" by former French Communists is a great read and partial penance. If anyone reads this and still doesn't see why there should be monuments everywhere about what Communism resulted in; please post.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 4:29
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Re: Christy Swiftly Vetoes Millionaires Tax Today -what happened to sermon about "everyone sacrificing?"
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what I am saying is that taxing a millionaire at 8% or 10% or whatever the rate is, is just political back and forth. You could tax at any rate you want, when the politicians make promises like pensions and then don't fund those promises we are going to hit the wall when all the taxes in the world are not going to pay for it.
for whatever it is worth, I think we are smart enough to figure out tax rates that raise the most amount of income for the state in the most efficient manner possible. Trying to figure out what is fair with other people's money is not going to happen.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 4:19
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Re: Where can I find a great portobella panini sandwich?
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Don't know of any JC places serving portobello paninis, but you know what's just as good (if not better)? The smoked portobello sandwich from BBQ at Legal Beans:
Smoke portobello with roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions on a brioche roll
Posted on: 2010/5/24 3:05
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Re: How did you come to live in Jersey City?
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I was born in Jersey City at the Margaret Hague Maternity Center and grew up on Thorne Street and Beacon Avenue.
My handle reflects what the Heights used to be named - the independent city of Hudson City - from 1855 until May 2, 1870. There are a few reminders of my past - the Hudson City Savings Bank, Hudson City Post Office on Central and the Hudson City Library on Zabriskie. The former town hall still stands on Oakland Avenue.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 2:54
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Re: Grove Street PATH noise!
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I can at least recommend some great earplugs; I have a noise situation that is ongoing but that my earplugs take care of.
Here's a slate.com article reviewing a range of earplugs: http://www.slate.com/id/2118800 I ultimately went with the Hearos, and I swear by them. The noise goes on, but I sleep like a rock every night. Best of luck.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 2:38
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Re: Where can I find a great portobella panini sandwich?
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I too would be curious where to get one. Throw a little balsamic on that mmmmmmmmmm.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 2:36
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Re: Christy Swiftly Vetoes Millionaires Tax Today -what happened to sermon about "everyone sacrificing?"
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jsqfunk-
you're setting up a false dichotomy -- because those who advocate keeping the millionaire's tax are not saying that spending doesn't need to be curtailed, or that there isn't a need for fiscal responsible. it's a matter of where the cuts should take place. the particular cuts that Christie says "need" to be made on spending, or at least the ones Chrisite is proposing, will be far less "painful and stark" for the millionaires, no? Christie has chosen to cut the spending on a certain segment of society, and let a small minority (millionaires) keep MORE in their pocketbook during a recession. the net effect is basically allocating more resources to the rich at the expense of the middle class. so again, begging the question why do the majority of residents (seniors, working class, students,etc) have to take on the burden and not the millionaires -- the 16,000 out of a population of several million people on NJ?
Posted on: 2010/5/24 2:34
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Re: How did you come to live in Jersey City?
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Got a job in NYC that required me to relocate. Didn't want to give up the comforts to which I've grown accustomed like a car, washer/dryer in my apartment, and living without roommates. Couldn't find what I was looking for in the city and someone suggested that I check out JC, especially since my commute is to the financial district. I was satisfied with what I saw when I came to visit and now here I am!
Posted on: 2010/5/24 2:30
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Were you born and raised? Are a transplant? Let's hear your story!
I graduated from Fordham U in 1989 and was living in the Bronx. I wanted to move so my "college years" would end and my "adult years" (heavy on the quotes!) would start. I looked at the LES but it was still a very dodgy area. I looked into Brooklyn and Queens. A friend from work happened to be sharing and apt in JSQ. I really liked the PATH train; it was clean and quick (compared to my 40 minute commute on the D train from Fordham Road). I liked Jersey City. Of course my "hip" friends all laughed at me! I picked up a Village Voice and checked the apts for rent section. There was a one bedroom in JC listed with fireplace, dish washer and hardwood floors for $750. (Keep in mind that this was 1990 and I made the mistake of going to a Hoboken realtor and he laughed when I asked for a one bedroom for $750!). I wanted to see the place. I found myself at the Pavonia/Newport PATH station. It was wierd-- mostly vacant lots, a few office and apt bldgs and a mall. As I walked to the apt I asked a couple of young women about living in the area. "You want to live on 8th Street? That's a good street. You really don't want to live on other streets." Long story short, I rented the apt and bought it in 1997. The area has really come along! Webbie-- pls merge this if another thread about this exists. I couldn't find one when I searched.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 2:13
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Re: Christy Swiftly Vetoes Millionaires Tax Today -what happened to sermon about "everyone sacrificing?"
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there will always be disagreements between the people who believe is it is fairer to tax higher incomes higher and those who think it is fairer to have lower taxes... in the end it will not matter, it is the spending that is sinking us.
Be it Jersey City or any other town in Hudson county, New Jersey or the USA, we have spent too much and made commitments to spend to much in the future. All the millionaires taxes or flat taxes or whatever will save us from the fact that massive, painful cuts in public and private spending need to take place.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 2:13
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Where can I find a great portobella panini sandwich?
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Years ago I used to get the best portobella mushroom panini sandwich from La Primavera. It was made with foccachia bread, fresh mozzarella and roasted red peppers. It was pure heaven.
I really miss it. Can anyone recommend a good place to find such a sammich??
Posted on: 2010/5/24 1:56
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No they aren't much lower and in many locations much higher.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 1:37
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What Is The Purpose Of NJT's #43 Newark-Jersey City Bus Route?
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I've always been curious about this route. It serves the full length of Newark Avenue (including west of the Boulevard) but runs kind of a strange weekday only route:
To Jersey City: 7:10am; 3:25pm and 11:20pm; To Newark: 6:15am; (6:05); 2:20pm and 10:20pm and the 3:25pm and 6:05am run to/from Gates and Old Bergen rather than Exchange Place. It possibly could be a good weekday route between Tonnele Avenue and Grove Street (helping the #80 between the Boulevard and Grove Street) if NJT were to expand it rush hours, no? Would anyone know what the purpose of the #43 bus is?
Posted on: 2010/5/24 1:33
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Re: Where is the best french toast in jersey city?
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+1 for Skinner's Loft. My favorite french toast in JC!
Posted on: 2010/5/24 1:18
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Re: EVERYTHING JERSEY CITY FESTIVAL!! MAY 22
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Does anybody have any feedback as to how many people showed up for this. I didn't go, but Central Ave looked like a mess today.
Posted on: 2010/5/24 0:20
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Re: Rental space for community group? Open 'til midnight on weeknights?
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Barrow Mansion maybe?
The Barrow Mansion Development Corporation 83 Wayne Street Jersey City, New Jersey 07302 201 432-6979
Posted on: 2010/5/24 0:16
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Thank you for making The Great Jersey City SOUP SWAP an annual success! See you in January 2013 for the next Soup Swap!
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Re: Jersey City Bicycle Tour - May 23, 2010
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Aaaw, I love a good "missed connections" moment! Ha! It'd be awesome if this works, but I'm not getting my hopes up!
Posted on: 2010/5/24 0:05
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Re: Jersey City Bicycle Tour - May 23, 2010
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Also, this is going to sound more like a craigslist missed connections than a jclist.com post, but could the guy wearing a blue shirt and dark blue shorts (or maybe black shorts?) that rode near me for part of the ride (close to the front) and also parked his bike near mine on the waterfront pm me? I'm a girl with brown hair and was wearing a white shirt, black shorts, and a backpack. Aaaw, I love a good "missed connections" moment!
Posted on: 2010/5/24 0:03
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Thank you for making The Great Jersey City SOUP SWAP an annual success! See you in January 2013 for the next Soup Swap!
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That NYC payroll tax is actually what puts NJ at tax #1. Without that I estimate we'd be at #10 or so. So if you don't commute, your tax load is MUCH lower! http://www.taxfoundation.org/taxdata/show/336.html Interesting table at the above site. It shows that NJ tax load expressed as a percentage of income has only gone up 0.7% in 30 years.
Posted on: 2010/5/23 23:42
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I'm looking for a rental (or free, but not getting my hopes up for that one) space in JC (or Hoboken), near the PATH for a community group to use one or two weeknights a month. Hours would ideally be fro 6pm-midnight, and would be for a group of 20-30 people and have chairs and tables for us to use. Does anyone know of anything that fits the bill?
Posted on: 2010/5/23 23:40
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Re: Jersey City Bicycle Tour - May 23, 2010
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Thanks for the photos. I remember you taking those pictures =)
Also, this is going to sound more like a craigslist missed connections than a jclist.com post, but could the guy wearing a blue shirt and dark blue shorts (or maybe black shorts?) that rode near me for part of the ride (close to the front) and also parked his bike near mine on the waterfront pm me? I'm a girl with brown hair and was wearing a white shirt, black shorts, and a backpack.
Posted on: 2010/5/23 23:39
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