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Dr. Abubakar on Central Avenue in the Heights charges $40 or $50 for a visit. He's a bit brusque, but efficient, and if you tell him you have no insurance, he will often give you sample prescriptions in enough quantity to get you well. The downside is, you have to get there early and sit in the office until he can see you (usually a good one to two hour wait). The office staff is nice. 452 Central Ave 201-222-0821. You don't have to be an established patient to be seen.
I also recently saw a CVS quick-clinic in Hoboken. It's the new CVS near the end of Washington, near 14th Street (sorry, don't know the exact address). If your friend is very ill, though, don't hesitate to go to an emergency room. "Flu like symptoms" can mean many things and can be dangerous. HUMC in Hoboken is decent - avoid Christ if you can - JC Medical Center is just okay. A hospital must see you in the ER without an initial upfront charge. If your friend has no insurance, he or she can apply for charity care to eliminate the bill (if they qualify), or arrange a "payment option" with the hospital for charges. Good luck and I hope your friend feels better soon.
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Re: recommendation: health clinic-sliding scale?
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I found this on the state website:
"CPHC New Jersey?s Centers for Primary Health Care (CPHC) offer a wide range of health care services for the entire family. You don?t need health insurance to get care at a center. Centers serve the uninsured and underinsured, as well as patients with Medicaid, Medicare and private insurance. If you?re uninsured, your bill will be based on your ability to pay. No one is ever turned away for lack of funds. " The following link has a list of locations. Hudson Cty is on page 6 http://www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/cphc/documents/locations.pdf
Posted on: 2007/12/6 16:28
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Re: recommendation: health clinic-sliding scale?
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I believe there is one on Garfield Ave near Communipaw Ave. Nice building. I had to drop a friend off.
Otherwise, you can try Dr. Medrano's office on the corner of Van Vorst Park (Jersey and York). It is a private practice but he often takes charity cases because he knows many of the old timers and their families(but ask the office manager first - there's a form). He's there only part of the time so his clients line up outside. The entrance is on the 1st floor on Jersey Ave.
Posted on: 2007/12/6 16:18
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I grew up a few blocks away and had friends who lived on Gifford and Bentley.
The houses are gorgeous, inside and out. Used to be all doctors there. The apartments are nice too, although they might be rather dodgey now. The local public school is not good, although Play and Learn has been around for awhile and has a good rep. The neighborhood isn't particularly safe Or pleasant though. Bergen Avenue is scary. It's a little better better on the west side of the boulevard.
Posted on: 2007/12/6 16:10
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Re: recommendation: health clinic-sliding scale?
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Don't know of any in JC, but if you're friend is desperate there is a good one in Bayonne. You can get there by bus or maybe light rail. It's called the Bayonne Medi Center. I think it's on Kennedy Blvd. and something like 28th St. Call first to get the address, as I'm not sure.
I havent't been there in a few years, but it was always pretty good and professional. I don't know what a sliding scale is.
Posted on: 2007/12/6 16:04
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can anyone recommend an emergency/health care clinic in jc that has a sliding scale...a friend with no insurance and is really sick...severe flu-like symptoms...
thanks!
Posted on: 2007/12/6 15:58
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Re: new POWERHOUSE ARTS DISTRICT thread
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Actually, not to sound like a douche but I've got both. Wouldn't mind having some more but who wouldn't? Quote:
And you live *where*, now? Why not put your culture and money where your mouth is and move to Brooklyn; that way the rest of us culture-less rent refugees won't have to listen to you patronize us.
Posted on: 2007/12/6 15:34
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Re: ox restaurant
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I have a novel idea alb. If you are wondering about the portion sizes at Ox, why not give them a try. It seems like there has been lots of speculation and assumption on your part, without ever having set foot in the place. Did you examine the menu before claiming the prices were \"birthday\" level? The place may look swanky to you, or even just not your style, but let\'s not judge a book by its cover (unless Fabio is involved). I don\'t think many restaurants would ever say that they have enough customers. Check out the menu again and you might find that it is possible to eat there and not break the bank. It might not fit your needs for a weekly restaurant, but there\'s no need to criticize a new restaurant without even checking it out. I know someone (hint hint) who could even watch you child, if you wanted to grab a dinner/brunch with your hubby.
As someone who lives closer to Montclair than JC these days, let me say that the playdates were better in JC, and so far, so was the food! Long live Ox!
Posted on: 2007/12/6 15:19
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After dining at OX twice I must say that the food was outstanding each time. It seems to me that:
A) They sure appear to be doing "highly successful" business. B) No, they don't need to make the place more kid or pocket friendly. C) No, they don't need to advertise for people to come and just have a salad. If you don't like the place or can't afford to eat there everyday fine. But why complain about the place when there are plenty of people who do? Why hijack a thread when you've never even eaten there?
Posted on: 2007/12/6 15:13
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Re: Ski Shop
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Princeton Ski Shop, Pelican Ski and or Ski Barn...
Posted on: 2007/12/6 15:11
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Where does one go around here to have skis tuned? I have a car.......
Posted on: 2007/12/6 15:07
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Re: Coke Ring Painted as Slick Operation
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Obviously we don't believe everything we read, however this area is known for crime.
Sounds like you have inside information, care to share?
Posted on: 2007/12/6 14:20
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Re: Gifford Avenue
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Gifford between JFK and WestSide Ave, is one of the nicest looking streets in all of JC. There are some beautiful Victorians on Gifford towards Bergen, but it's a bit more urban feeling, with the larger apartment buildings near Bergen inviting some louder crowds in the summer. That said, it's pretty safe. As for schools, you're in the same boat with most of the residents in all of Jersey City, there are only a small handful of good public schools. As for private,There's Play and Learn for 3yrs(abbott) - 6th, which is decent, St. Dominic's for Girls highschool that's supposed to be good, and a few other private schools in the neighborhood that I don't know much about yet. good luck!
Posted on: 2007/12/6 13:51
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Re: new POWERHOUSE ARTS DISTRICT thread
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People, People, People - Quit trying to think this whole Toll Brothers crap through. The JC government, like most city governments going through a major growth or re-growth phase, are only after the bottom line. More residential spaces and more commercial spaces = more tax payers = more money in City Hall. Period.
Go to a city hall meeting and take a good, hard look at what we have representing us. You will start to understand why we have tacky, pink brick buildings dotting our Jersey City landscape, and ugly quickly built towers like Grove Point starring down at us. These are not the cultural elite of our day, preservationists nor are they artists. They are only there to make money for the city as easily and as quickly possible. Steve Fulop might be the only one there who really gives a damn about the historical preservation of that area and adhering to the original PAD outlay that the JC Government agreed to.
Posted on: 2007/12/6 13:12
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Re: JCTC & Arts on the Hudson Party Performance: CANCO lofts Dec 7, 4PM - 12AM
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American Watercolor Movement? MMM.........I might have to check this out. Russians, art and great music, can't wait till Friday!
Posted on: 2007/12/6 12:29
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It's sad that a reasonably polite discussion about restaurants and the state of services in downtown Jersey City leads to intentional rudeness. I think that a real city should have residents of all types and ages, and, as much as possible, the businesses and other services needed to support people of different ages. Obviously, you're just reacting this way because you really like the OX people and got ticked off by what I wrote. If you were serious about your comment, I'd say that maybe parents who are committed enough to diversity and urban living to put their kids in the Jersey City public schools belong here, and that people scandalized by the mere thought of an eat-in playroom might belong in an active adult living community somewhere. Note that, even if people might have read my original post differently I never actually wrote that OX should go away. that it's in any way a bad restaurant, or that people who can afford to pay $30 or $40 for a meal on a regular basis should go away. I just wrote that I was frustrated because (as far as I knew when I wrote my post, before MCA explained that the appetizers and salads are big) I didn't think it met my needs. If the OX people read this thread at all: - Maybe they're really successful and have all the business they can handle, or will have once Grove Pointe fills up, in which case, yay. Good for them. - If they need more customers, maybe one thing they could do is figure out a subtle, classy way to indicate that their appetizers and salads are big enough to make a meal.
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It is sad that the arrival of a vital new place like OX on the strip of 99 cent stores only inspires a conversation about "playdates'.
Please move to Montclair, you playdate seeking people. We're trying to build a city, not a suburb, and no I am not connected to Ox in any way except that I know Ed and I commend he and Nicole for their effort. JC
Posted on: 2007/12/6 7:48
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Re: Downtown Jersey City Rap label drug bust, 23 arrests
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Two cowboy hats when we're together drinkin!
Posted on: 2007/12/6 7:37
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Reading all this DRIBBLE...and I mean DRIBBLE from most of you lame assed people who live around here...you're as bad, and as hostile to anything cool as the City Gov. is.
A bunch of broke-assed, artless crybabys. Watching the thread on Ox restaurant showed me how desperately cheap and un-cool so many people are on this list. You're not only rent refugees, you're cultural refugees...you don't have any culture, or money, and you don't want any. Is there anybody on this list who wasn't stupid enough to buy here and then be damned to a future of perpetual complaining??? Or anybody who wants a better environment in which to thrive with like minded progressives? People who like live music, art, diversity...a dynamic, inspiring environment? Get smart and move to Brooklyn...ANYWHERE in Bklyn, but I'd suggest Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, Carrol Gardens, Boehram Hill, or even Bushwick. There are even still some good finds on the Williamsburg/Greenpoint border. Downtown JC is done. Stick a fork in its ass. And The Heights??? Forget The Heights for another 10 years. Word, JC
Posted on: 2007/12/6 7:19
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Re: Jersey City for Kucinich Group
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Kucinich at NJCU Nov 19, 2007 Part 2 of 10
The Real Dennis Kucinich (extended speech) speaking at Town Hall Meeting at Black Box Theater, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, New Jersey on November 19, 2007. (Part 2 of 10) -Produced by Professor Joshua Fausty, NJCU
Jersey City for Kucinich, DFA, NJCU Student Government Organization and the NJCU Political Science Alliance were pleased to present Ohio Congressman and Presidential Candidate, Dennis Kucinich who appeared in Jersey City at the New Jersey City University Campus.
Do you want these things to happen? Then be sure to vote for Dennis Kucinich in the NJ Primary, Feb 5th.! Click each link for more info on these important issues:
1. US out of Iraq * 12 point plan ? NO More Wars!
2. Universal Health Care - For ALL Americans!
3. Jobs and Withdrawal from NAFTA and WTO
4. Repeal the Patriot Act ? Re-enact our Bill of Rights
5. Guaranteed Quality Education, Pre-K Through College
6. Full Social Security Benefits at Age 65
7. End the Drug War ? Jobs & Education for us, not Prison!
8. Fair Elections with Paper Ballots ? Let our votes COUNT!
9. Environmental Renewal and Clean Energy
10. Restored Rural Communities and Family Farms
Posted on: 2007/12/6 7:05
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Posted on: 2007/12/6 6:50
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I am lazy when it comes to cooking, but the effortless outside the home playdate concept is also really appealing.
Posted on: 2007/12/6 6:26
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I work full-time, and my spouse works semi-randomly rotating shifts. When the spouse is at home in the evening, cooking seems to be easy (aside from when stuff burns). When the spouse is working till 2 a.m. or 4 a.m. or 6 a.m. or whatever, cooking seems really hard, and having someone else stretch my time by cooking the food and washing the pots and pans seems very appealing.
Posted on: 2007/12/6 6:21
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According to my government I am crazy for thinking that the North American Union is being planned right now without to approval of Congress or the knowledge of most people; another burning of the USA Constitution. When does a conspiracy theory become a conspiracy?
For more information watch these two videos:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=anKtZq7dXRs&feature=related
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uSe8_1U7ryk&feature=related
For a look at a mock up of our new currency the Amero:
http://amerocurrency.com/support.html
Posted on: 2007/12/6 6:11
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Re: Planning Board Mtgs. - Updates
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JERSEY CITY PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC NOTICE REGULAR MEETING Please be advised the following items will be heard at a Regular Meeting of the Jersey City Planning Board, scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the 14th Floor Conference Room at 30 Montgomery St.. Jersey City, New Jersey. Parking is Available on Christopher Columbus Drive 1. Call to Order 2. Sunshine Announcement 3. Roll Call 4. Correspondence 5. Memorialization of Resolutions 6. Old Business: 7. New Business 8. Discussion of recommendation to designate St. John=s Church and Rectory as a local municipal landmark. Carried from November 20th, 2007 regular meeting. 9. Case: P04-090 1-Year Extension to Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan Applicant: 180 Baldwin LLC Review Planner: Kristin Russell Attorney: Nevins McCann Address: 180 Baldwin Avenue Block: 1800 Lot: 1, 2, 21 507 1 Zone: O/R Office Residential Description: Rehabilitation of existing industrial building and construction of new buildings for a mixed use retail/residential development. Height ranges from 6-12 stories, with 596 dwelling units, 501 parking spaces, and 9,660 sf of retail space. Originally approved September 14, 2004. 10. Case: P01-019.2 Amended Preliminary Major Site Plan Applicant: Jeffrey Gerlinger Review Planner: Kristin Russell Attorney: Eugene O?Connell Address: 380-382 Marin Boulevard Block: 173 Lot: G Zone: Powerhouse Arts District Redevelopment Plan Description: Rehabilitation of an existing building for 6 residential units and 2,330sf of commercial space. Original approvals granted 5/1/01 and 6/22/04. Changes affect rooftop arrangement, elevator elimination, and fa?ade changes. 11. Case: P03-090 Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with C variances Applicant: Islamic Circle of North America Attorney: Charles Harrington Review Planner: Kristin Russell Address: 180 Ege Ave. Block: 1790 Lot: 122A Zone: R-1, One and Two Family Housing Description: Existing building to be used as a house of worship Variances: lot area, side yard, parking aisle width Carry from November 20, 2007 12. Case: P07-119 Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with ?c? variances Applicant: Mike Garcia Review Planner: Kristin Russell Attorney: George Garcia Address: 345 Fourth St. Block: 387 Lot: 30.A Zone: R-1 One and Two Family Housing Description: rear addition to an existing 4-unit building Variances: Coverage, height, expansion of a non-conforming structure 13. Case: P07-051 Minor Subdivision with ?c? variances Applicant: Lallman Khoblal Review Planner: Jeff Wenger Attorney: Steven A. Llorens Address: 212-214 Freeman Avenue Block: 1654 Lot: 17,18.A,19 Zone: R-1 One and Two Family Housing Description: Subdivision of 3 lots with two existing two-family homes into two irregular lots for each two-family home. Variances: Lot depth, balcony projection, garage dimension, ceiling height, font yard setback, rear yard setback Carried from August 28th, 2007 and October 23rd, 2007 meetings 14. Case: P07-104 Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with ?c? variances Applicant: Agents Association, LLC Review Planner: Kristin Russell Attorney: Charles Harrington Address: 296-298 Newark Avenue Block: 387 Lot: 5 & 6 Zone: N/C Neighborhood Commercial Description: New 4-story mixed-use building with 9 residential units and 2,655 sf of retail space Variances: rear yard, 1st floor ceiling height, bulkhead height Carried from November 20, 2007 15. Case: P07-089 Minor Subdivision with deviations Applicant: Dwight Gateway, LLC Review Planner: Kristin Russell Attorney: Charles Harrington Address: 83-85 Dwight St. Block: 1332 Lot: 16 & 17 Zone: Turnkey Redevelopment Plan Description: Subdivide existing oversized lot into two undersized lots for the construction of two new two-family homes. Lot widths will reflect the character of the neighborhood. Deviations: Lot area, Lot width 16. Case: P07-088 Preliminary Major Site Plan with deviations Applicant: Dwight Gateway, LLC Review Planner: Kristin Russell Attorney: Charles Harrington Address: 83-85 Dwight St. Block: 1332 Lot: 16 & 17 Zone: Turnkey Redevelopment Plan Description: Two new two-family homes Deviations: Side yard 17. Certification of Artists as recommended by the Jersey City Artist Certification Board 18. Executive Session, as needed, to discuss litigation, personnel or other matters 19. Adjournment MICHAEL A. RYAN, CHAIRMAN, PLANNING BOARD
Posted on: 2007/12/6 6:04
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I wouldn't be so quick to believe everything I read. There's always two sides to every story.
Posted on: 2007/12/6 4:49
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I've been going for about a month now and really like it. Have yet to venture into a class but the schedule of classes keeps getting larger, so I guess there is interest.
My only complaint is that the TVs on the machines don't all work quite yet, due to Comcast issues or something. (This speaks volumes about my own personal motivation issues, I know!!) But beyond that, I think it's great. A nice addition to the hood.
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any one have any input on the classes? the main reason I am looking to join a "real" gym (as opposed to the one at my school) is for some group fitness classes....
Posted on: 2007/12/6 4:19
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The day the ART CENTER at 111 1st street died is the day
P.A.D. died, and it will never be what it could have been. Thank you Healy, ya drunk jerk. R.I.P. P.A.D.
Posted on: 2007/12/6 2:27
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