K-Lo wrote:
Isn't this the same reason trash and recycling pick up was moved to night time? Fewer people on the street, avoiding traffic congestion?

JackieCruise wrote:
Duane Reade is downstairs. Maybe a 3 dollar pair of earplugs would help your situation. Just a thought.

ccitizen wrote:
As a regular who's been going to White Star since before Matt owned the place, I have to offer some counterpoint to a few of the recent posts.

White Star is - by far - the friendliest and most consistent local spot in all of downtown. Any place can have a bad night, but if you bring a problem/issue/suggestion to Matt's attention, it will be addressed.

Where else can a youngish crowd find such fairly priced food; a fight-free environment; no drug sales; great buy-backs; bartenders that don't change every other week, and an owner that is on-site and gives a damn every single day?

heights wrote:
Today May 21st is the official national Bike to Work Day

JC_Man wrote:
hmangnx,

Gee, let me see - cleaning the station at midnight - 3 AM - 3 or 4 people in the PATH station.

cleaning the PATH station at 7 - 8 AM - hundreds to thousands of people in the station.

As much as you don't like it (it is the CITY after all), it makes sense.

DUH

heights wrote:
Instead of calling why don't you go the Square and complain in person. You can probably fill out a complaint form right there. Is there a condo association that you can file something ? And do you own the condo or just rent the apartment ?

jc97 wrote:
For clarification, the only teachers receiving the above stated increases are those who have been teaching in Jersey City for 10 plus years (many of whom possess master's degrees and have been making on average $9,000 less than other professionals with this level of education). Others receive only a nominal increase in pay, which amounts to a couple hundred dollars, and once they begin contributing 1.5% towards their healthcare benefits, they will end up with a pay cut. EACH AND EVERY TEACHER IN THE DISTRICT IS NOT RECEIVING AN INCREASE IN PAY - ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEMSELVES TO THE CHILDREN OF THIS CITY FOR TEN OR MORE YEARS. And if you think they don't deserve it, spend a week in the classroom with them before you pass judgment.

PBW wrote:
Did you look up the PATH customer service number? Also I think they have a feedback form on their website, so you might want want to explore there.

You could call the mayors hotline. There may be a noise ordinance after a certain time, and you may be able to put in an official complaint, as well as call the police non-emergency number if indeed there is an ordinance. If you really want to get serious you could get other neighbors whom it bothers and do something as a group.

But in all honesty (such a lonely word) they probably do it night because of less trains/crowds so nothing will probably come from it, but you never know till you give it a shot.

Sound proof windows may not be a bad idea. A little expense for a little peace could be worth it.

coronalime wrote:
You can't expect the hub of the downtown community to be quiet. It is noisy by nature. If you want it to be quiet, you have to move to a quieter part of town or even a quieter side of the building.

heights wrote:
I can understand you not expecting to hear the rumbling of the engines to clean the station but you should have expected to hear taxi cabs after all you did move to a busy area. Perhaps what you are hearing are the trains running back and forth. When I moved to my new place I had to contend with the garbage trucks and the yelling of the garbage man and there's nothing I can do. If only we can "try out" our new pad before hand. How long have you lived at this location and do you own it ? And if you do own and decide to unload it will you make the midnight PATH rumbling part of your selling point ?? I hope for your financial sake you rent.

Chakotay wrote:
Quote:

jc97 wrote:
For clarification, the only teachers receiving the above stated increases are those who have been teaching in Jersey City for 10 plus years (many of whom possess master's degrees and have been making on average $9,000 less than other professionals with this level of education). Others receive only a nominal increase in pay, which amounts to a couple hundred dollars, and once they begin contributing 1.5% towards their healthcare benefits, they will end up with a pay cut. EACH AND EVERY TEACHER IN THE DISTRICT IS NOT RECEIVING AN INCREASE IN PAY - ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEMSELVES TO THE CHILDREN OF THIS CITY FOR TEN OR MORE YEARS. And if you think they don't deserve it, spend a week in the classroom with them before you pass judgment.

+1

Republicans Christie and Schundler love to make teachers the whipping boys. At the end of the day Christie, with his Bush/Rove agenda, seeks to limit the income of middle class policemen, firemen and teachers to enrich his wealthy Republican friends.

hmangnx wrote:
Geez this is a really constructive forum. I've lived in JC for over 6 years, I'm not worried about getting mugged. I was just wondering if there is any person I can call to complain about this. But instead I get constructive posts as such.

"Yeah, because (partially) closing a PATH station for cleaning at 7am - at the height of rush hour - is a really good idea."

"Really? you're bummed by CLEANING of a path station from 12-3? You're going to be really annoyed when you get mugged."

"Move to a quieter street. It will always be noisy there."

Just looking for friendly suggestions. I mean seriously might as well tell me to install sound proof windows. Or punch out my condo and move it to another location. Heck teleport me to the LOST island land. That might be nice.

But seriously isn't there any place I can call regarding noise? I guess not...

jc97 wrote:
For clarification, the only teachers receiving the above stated increases are those who have been teaching in Jersey City for 10 plus years (many of whom possess master's degrees and have been making on average $9,000 less than other professionals with this level of education). Others receive only a nominal increase in pay, which amounts to a couple hundred dollars, and once they begin contributing 1.5% towards their healthcare benefits, they will end up with a pay cut. EACH AND EVERY TEACHER IN THE DISTRICT IS NOT RECEIVING AN INCREASE IN PAY - ONLY THOSE WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEMSELVES TO THE CHILDREN OF THIS CITY FOR TEN OR MORE YEARS. And if you think they don't deserve it, spend a week in the classroom with them before you pass judgment.

T-Bird wrote:
Note in particular the fourth paragraph.

Gov calls on school districts and education associations to freeze salaries

PolitickerNJ.com
By Max Pizarro | March 23rd, 2010 - 4:20pm

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?In these difficult economic times, we cannot afford to overlook savings that can be achieved through reductions in administrative and non-educational spending," Christie said. "The Executive County Superintendents, in cooperation with Commissioner Schundler, will be working with school districts to achieve savings in those areas first."

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HudsonCity wrote:
Glad you like it. Bleecker Street near the Boulevard is a nice area and you've the #88 to Journal Square or North Bergen and the #125 to PABT and on Summit the #83 to Journal Square or Hackensack.