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This is a good idea. I would take it further and use the reflective paint that brightens when headlights shine on it. That will help at those especially dark intersections.
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Actually for comment from all-
Another night, another nasty accident- Corner of 8th and Monmouth. Car ran the 8th Street stop sign & caught the back of a car going down Monmouth, which caromed into the yard of the house on the corner. Nobody badly hurt that I could see, and thankfully no one was standing on the corner. Clearly, the guy that ran the sign is in the wrong, but I can hardly blame him- It's dark on that corner, and at night it's easy to miss the signs. Also, the "pattern" of stops vs. right of ways is random all over the area- You got to stop on 3rd, but 4th is smooth sailing, for example, then back to 5th, no stop on Monmouth. Even during the day, when big vans/SUV's/ moving trucks park on corners, you can't see if there's a stop or not. I have this problem constantly (big trucks like corners- no parallel parking involved) and I am sure others do too. Simple solution- Put some S T O P lettering and stripes leading up to the intersections painted on the roadway. Much, much harder to miss. The cost should be (relatively) minimal. It will certainly save some damage and money wasted on responses (cops, fire, and EMT all showed) and may save a life. Frankly, it's a matter of time before someone is killed- These accidents tend to be hood-on-door. I can't see it costing too much- Paint & the equipment to apply it, and a few guys. Every signed intersection downtown should get it. GWB
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StevenFulop wrote: Steve, I appreciate you providing information on the school board candidates. I have never voted in a school board election simply due to a lack of knowledge about the candidates. I see that you are advocating your three choices: Mahdi Hemmingway, Edward Allen, and Mike Esposito. I looked at the Hudson Reporter (online here and here) and hoped to see a decent profile on each of these candidates and what they want to do on the board. What I found instead, was, a brief description of each of the candidate's history and one or two talking points from the candidates. There wasn't even a statement from Edward Allen, though he was listed as a candidate. Do you have any additional information on these three candidates that will help us identify what they want to do on the board beyond restoring the 4th corner to the Grand/Washington Park? What are they planning to do to improve the quality of education in Jersey City? How will they encourage young families to stay in jersey City and keep their children in the city's school programs, rather than moving to the 'burbs for a better education. IMO - The migration of young families out of Jersey City due to the failing quality of education is the biggest issue facing the city right now - bigger than anything else we all gripe about on this site. Steve, education is the big issue in JC. Every parent I speak with always says, "Well, I guess we'll move out of town once our children are ready for school." Doesn't that just kill you to hear that? We can fight crime with better policing, so can't we fight poor education with better educators and giving them better tools for teaching? How can we accomplish this? Thanks once again for all you do for Ward E and your easy accesibility.
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They are adding over 1300 units not including office space and only parking for 900 cars. diving, I read it that way at first too, but if you go back and read it again, you'll see it's 901 total units (420 condos, 481 rentals). So basically it's a 1-1 ratio.
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Of course, I always find myself responding to DanL.
Voting in this election is essential, and there are issues that affect every person, whether they have children in the school system or not. - We can improve our after school programs significantly, which will have an impact on some of the crime activity cited on this site. - We could use an open dialog as it relates to the 4 corner park in Paulus Hook which tax payers own but the school board has put trailers on. We just need to start the dialog, not rush anything, but be fair to all sides. - We need to get past the rubber stamp mentality in Jersey City - The current board pushed back on televising the meetings., Why not? What is there to hide? The City Council televises the council caucus. When you look at what we have got so far, it is the same union endorsed candidates that are agreed upon by/with the Healy administration with little opposition. That is not right. I picked three candidates that are sympathetic to the issues mentioned above and that will keep the board on its toes moving forward. Finally, I pointed out in my e-mail that people should read in the Hudson Reporter about the candidates I chose in my e-mail. The reporter clearly states that Mahdi Hemmingway volunteers in my office - and i am proud of this. I am thankful that I have good people working with me, and this only lends itself to the fact that I am 100% confident in Mahdi's ability. He is young, motivated, capable, cares about the city, and can relate to the kids in many of our schools. I wouldn't vouch for him if i didn't believe in him. I hope that is helpful and most importantly please make time on Tuesday to vote Steve
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Why is so little square footage devoted to retail/commercial? Based on the information provided in the recent Whole Foods thread, this project won't provide enough space for even a decent size supermarket. Does the developer decide this, does the city have some kind of ratio that must be adhered to?
I am really concerned about this. Look at Metro Plaza (Shoprite/BJs) - how much longer will that last? It looks like prime highrise development land to me. My personal hope for this neighborhood is that people can do as much of their shopping and recreation as possible without having to get into a car.
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My concern is the parking. They are adding over 1300 units not including office space and only parking for 900 cars. Where is everyone else going to park? On Sussex, Morris and Essex. We already don't have enough parking.......
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As reported in the JC Reporter, back in February the City Council introduced two 20-year tax abatements for the 77 Hudson St. project. Viola Richardson was only the council member to vote against its introduction.
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Ground-breaking in June. First occupancy Fall '08.
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JV Proposes Two 48-Story Residential Towers
By Eric Peterson Last updated: April 12, 2006 08:48am JERSEY CITY-K. Hovnanian and Equity Residential are teaming up to build a residential community encompassing more than 900 units in two 48-story towers on this city?s waterfront. According to a published report, the Red Bank-based K. Hovnanian, a unit of Hovnanian Enterprises, and the Chicago-based Equity Residential have agreed to buy the site at 77 Hudson St. from Hartz Mountain Industries for $65 million. Hovnanian officials would not confirm that sale price and a Hartz spokesman declined to comment on a pending sale. For Hovnanian, at least, it would be an outside-the-box project for a company that has specialized in low-rise and single-family suburban residential development. ?We?ve been expanding with more diversity in the types of homes we build,? the company?s Doug Fenichel tells GlobeSt.com. ?We?re doing lots of different kinds of projects, and 77 Hudson is one example of how we?re taking on new markets. This one will be our largest.? What Hovnanian and Equity have in mind for the site, Fenichel confirms for GlobeSt.com, is just over 900 residential units in a total of 925,000 sf of building space. One tower, Hovnanian?s part of the project, would encompass 420 condominiums; the second tower, Equity?s responsibility, would encompass 481 rental apartments. The two towers would be tied together by some 20,000 sf of ground-floor retail space and a 10-story parking garage with a capacity or nearly 900 cars. A spokesman for Equity Residential could not be reached for comment. As far as a timeline for the project, ?we?re hoping to break ground in the fall of this year,? Fenichel tells GlobeSt.com. ?But we still have a lot of work to do to get to that point.? The Hovnanian/Equity project also marks another example of the ongoing shift in this region?s real estate market. In early 2000, Hartz proposed to build a 32-story, 1.1-million-sf office tower on the site, which is part of Colgate Center, the redevelopment of the former Colgate-Palmolive manufacturing site. The building was targeted for a 2002 completion, but in the wake of the last recession and the effects of 9-11, the project never got done. Hovnanian and Equity?s two-tower residential community will join several other new high-profile residential projects rising on this city?s Hudson River waterfront, and within the larger metro area?s hot residential market. Donald Trump (teamed with locally based Metro Homes), Roseland Property Co. and Toll Brothers all have projects currently under way.
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NJ officials want tougher chemical safety rules
By WAYNE PARRY Associated Press Writer April 12, 2006, 6:17 PM EDT JERSEY CITY, N.J. -- Speaking near a cluster of chemical plants, New Jersey's two United States senators and its new homeland security director said the state should be able to enact tougher safety standards for chemical facilities than those proposed by the Bush administration. A leak last September at one of the plants forced closure of the Pulaski Skyway at rush hour, Sen. Robert Menendez told reporters gathered along the Hackensack River on Wednesday. "We can only imagine the loss of life that would occur if a terrorist attack caused a major release of chlorine gas," Menendez said. "This is just one plant among many in our state and nation." Menendez joined fellow Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg and Richard Canas, New Jersey's new homeland security director, to promote legislation already proposed by Lautenberg that would let states set their own, more stringent chemical safety standards. Last month, the Bush administration called for federal regulation of security at chemical plants, but would largely let the industry decide how stiff the protections should be and leave inspections to private auditors. The federal regulations would supersede tougher regulations such as New Jersey's. "The president wants a weak, industry-favored approach that pre-empts our state's chemical safety and security laws," Lautenberg said. "We say: No way. The Bush administration may favor the interests of the chemical industry over the welfare of our constituents, but we do not." Russ Knocke, a spokesman for the federal Homeland Security Department, said the administration wants Congress to pass a chemical safety bill by the end of the year. He said Homeland Security is willing to work with lawmakers on the details. "The security of chemical plants is an absolutely critical issue, one the administration has been working on for the last three years," he said. "We have laid out our principles. This is an issue that cannot wait." Canas said New Jersey's tougher standards "should not be pre-empted by federal law." "Given the significance of the potential threat, late last year New Jersey moved from voluntary to mandatory standards," he said. "This was an important step." John Pajak, president of the New Jersey Work Environment Council, said he knows firsthand about the danger of toxic, explosive and flammable substances. He has worked the past 15 years at the Conoco-Phillips Bayway Refinery in Linden. "An accident or a terrorist attack on a chemical plant could endanger thousands of lives," he said. "Corporate executives and their lobbyists must not be allowed to put even higher profits ahead of worker and public safety and security."
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Here is the endorsements by Hudson DFA - Hudson DFA School Board Endorsements
These endorsements overlap with Fulop's. The Hudson DFA's endorsement of Mahdi Hemingway mentions that Hemingway is an aide to Councilman Fulop (so much for the transparancy mentioned in his endorsement). Many longtime activists like Mia think highly of Sue Mack who was if not still heads the Hudson County Transportation Management Association I agree with "mrrogers" that a larger than expected turnout can send a message that there are votes downtown to attend to.
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I to got the steven Fulop e-mail and i like that someone is willing to point out the problem in the system.
Every year the teachers union picks candidates and the administration lets them have the seats.How can the school board be responsible to the taxpayers when it is beholden to the union.All the candidates mentioned in the Sue Mack e-mail are union backed. In a city of 240,000,less then 5000 people vote in the school board elections.If we wanted to send a message to city hall on a host of issues like taxes,crime,the embankment,abatements etc,why not show up on tues.and let them see thousands of votes come out of downtown.This is a great opportunity to show strength. Steve fulop has bucked the system time and time again so i am willing to give his candidates a shot. Mahdi Hemingway is an especially good choice as he can really relate to the kids who need someone who has been through the same system as them.
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Now, what Steve Fulop says:
As most of you know, the past year has brought many challenges as well as rewards for me politically. I still say as often as people will listen - I am thankful for the opportunity to represent Ward E. Some of the challenges over the last year relate to programs and initiatives that rely on other boards, agencies, and departments. In some cases I have found success, and in other situations I have been met with political push back. For this reason, I see the board of education election this Tuesday as an opportunity to continue progressing Jersey City forward with candidates that will move past the status quo of the political establishment. I don?t ask often, but I do need your help on Tuesday, April 18th. As it stands today, we have failing schools, a lack of after school programs, and a lack of transparency. There is no question in my mind that our system today doesn?t work and that we can do better. There are initiatives that I hope to accomplish before I am done with my role in public service and this election ties in directly to those goals. Better after school programs, and a school system moving in the right direction are essential to Jersey City as a whole. April 18th ?s Board of Education is an important election and I am hoping that those of you who don?t normally vote in board of education elections will find time in the day to pull the ballot for three individuals I know will make a difference- Mahdi Hemmingway, Edward Allen, and Mike Esposito . Even if you do not have children in the school system, please still help me send the message as the actions of the board of education have a great impact on your quality of life in Jersey City from day to day. Once again, I am hoping that you are willing to vote on April 18th and show your support for Mahdi Hemmingway, Edward Allen, and Mike Esposito. You can read about each candidate in this week?s Jersey City Reporter. I certainly am willing to vouch that all three will not only make a difference from a policy standpoint but you will see noticable progress. I appreciate your consideration more than I can express. ON APRIL 18th, Vote Edward Allen 7A, Mike Esposito 9A, Mahdi Hemmingway 12A, Sincerely, Steven Fulop ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- email: steven.fulop@netscape.com web: http://www.stevenfulop.com Steven Fulop | Councilman Ward E | Jersey City, NJ 07302 | NJ | 07302
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Well, here below are two emails I received, one from Mia Scanga's "Talking Politics" and one from Steve Fulop, so read 'em and place your bets! First, Mia Scanga:  Talking Politics Tuesday- School Board Elections There aren't too many elected officials who I respect but Suzanne Mack is one of them. She's been on the board for years and works hard! I interviewed her last year when she was up for re-election & you can see that TV show on our website. I asked Suzanne for her recommendations on who we should vote for next Tuesday. Polls are open from 2pm to 9pm. Even if you don't have children in the schools, like me, school taxes in 2005 represented 32% of your tax bill and the JC taxpayers only pay 13% of the $600+ million school budget! This year we're getting cut $7.5 million in state funding so in addition to the 18% city tax increase we're looking at a school tax increase after years of stable school taxes! Our funding to the schools has been fixed at $72 million/year since the late 1980s' while the budget has doubled/tripled! Now for Suzanne's recommendations: These are her four favorites for three seats. People need choices and make decisions for different reasons and all of these people are outstanding. If you need further information or advise, please contact Suzanne at suzmack@hotmail.com. Three of the people I have served with on the JC Bd of Ed and there is one new comer who deserves watching. After two terms as President of the Board of Education, I stepped aside to allow Bill De Rosa to succeed me. I never once regretted that decision. I believe in Bill De Rosa and his leadership allows me to stand up, and help countless children/ people in Jersey City William ?Bill? De Rosa. I need him back on the Board. Current Chair JC Board of Education Seeking third term. Head of Educational Committee of Board. Taught Lincoln High School 25+ years. President- HC Retired Teachers. Tireless advocate for educational reform and accountability. Opened first new schools in a decade in JC, PS3 PS 4 and Glen Cunningham Early Childhood Center. Married to Kean College Professor Anita De Rosa, 4 grandchildren. Anthony ?Tony? Cucci Former Mayor Tony Cucci is the moral compass of the Board. He is a tireless fighter for what is right. Former Mayor, former teacher, military background, community activist, strong religious man. Tony Chairs the Finance Committee of the 600 million dollar School System questioning every program to make sure there is accountability . Edward ?Ed? Cheatham Ed was an outstanding Board member and is seeking to return to the Board. Former Port Authority Police officer, United Nations Auditor in Kosovo, active member of the Board Facilities committee and Chair of Finance committees. Married to a JC teacher, father of a NJ pediatrician and grandparent. He has the dedication, knowledge and determination to help us succeed. Jenny E. Campbell - New comer Parent Activist JC Resident and Homeowner. Parent of 4 girls in JCPS - Ages 17, 11, 6, 4. Jenny is a Parent Volunteer for the JCPS Ambassador Program, Parent Activist .P.S. #16 - Save our School Campaign and for the JCPS AfterschoolPrograms reinstatement and Parent Advocate for Parental Involvement/Education Registered Foster Parent - DYFS and Sr. Executive Asst. - Wachovia Bank, Oldest daughter, Jazelle A. Hunt, winner of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, 2005 Youth of the Year for the Northeast Region Thanks To Mia Scanga for getting this out to all of you.
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I got my sample ballot for next week's school board election, and I really haven't got a clue on any of the candidates.
Except maybe Tony "The Polyester Suit" Cucci. I will prolly vote for him, just for laughs. Did you know that he made a Best Dressed List, when he was mayor (or, maybe when he was running for mayor)? Which wuz really kinda funny, cuz he is definately a "polyester-suit, off-the-rack" kinda guy. Anyway, any recommendations for da skool bored? -M
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Healy: Supermarket, not school, on Heights lot
Thursday, April 06, 2006 By KEN THORBOURNE JOURNAL STAFF WRITER Jersey Mayor Jerramiah Healy has reversed course and now says he supports building a Stop & Shop supermarket on a vacant lot in the Heights that has been the subject of intense debate over the past few years. On Tuesday, Healy pressed state officials - including Jersey City Superintendent of Schools and Assemblyman Charles T. Epps, Jr. - not to build a school on the nearly 3-acre parcel. Until now, Healy has publicly advocated building housing on the site, bordered by Laidlaw, Jefferson and Summit avenues. But during Tuesday's meeting, the mayor came down squarely on the side of building the superstore proposed by Stop & Shop. "We here in Jersey City could use a state-of-the-art market," Healy said yesterday. "The SCC (state Schools Construction Corp.) has planned a preschool for that site and we'd have to find another site for a grammar school. That would be disastrous - no ratables, no jobs." Healy attributed his change of heart to an agreement by Stop & Shop not to include a pharmacy and florist in the proposed new store, which would have directly competed with some Central Avenue businesses. Recognizing the need for new schools, Healy said he urged the SCC - the agency charged with building schools in poor districts - to explore taking over shuttered Catholic schools. Healy was joined at the meeting - held at the SCC's Washington Street offices in Downtown Jersey City - by Epps, D-Jersey City; state Assemblyman Lou Manzo, D-Jersey City, and SCC honchos. Epps put the burden on Healy to come up with alternative sites within 30 days. "If they can't, then we can go back to the table," said Epps, who along with Manzo represents the 31st District.
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I'll take a Trader Joe's...great products, much lower prices than Whole Foods.
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We recently discovered Taqueria and LOVE IT.
We've never found any Mexican food out here on the East Coast that really hit the spot, but now we've found our place...and it's really cheap too! I love the pork tacos, beef tacos, cactus tacos, tostadas, enchiladas rojas, flautas and more! SO GOOD. THeir beans and rice also so tasty! Bring a bottle of wine and have their sangria - YUM! The flan, also very good!
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http://www.belleville.com/mld/belleville/news/state/13888171.htm Southwest Missouri firefighters watch as fire hits nonmember Associated Press MONETT, Mo. - Rural firefighters in southwest Missouri stood by and watched a fire destroy a garage and a vehicle because the property owner, who was injured battling the flames, had not paid membership dues. Monett Rural Fire Department Chief Ronnie Myers defended the policy, saying the membership-based organization could not survive if people thought the department would respond for free. hehe
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He was in front of me (in all pink) at the Pathmark customer service counter last week and we even spoke for a few seconds. This guy is a trip. He was flirting with the clerk at the counter, who humored him. Then, after he left, another guy greeted her and also said, "Now I see the type you like..." She laughed, then told this guy to come around when she got off at 9pm.
While she was helping me, she said, "I already told that other one to stop by at 10." The pimp got played!
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I want to believe, too  but I have to dismiss your dismissing the line about parking. Manhattan has a much higher population density, and its residents have made an art of living without cars. A Whole Foods just wouldn't have enough people within walking distance in JC, and not enough people would take a cab. And I don't think our lovely planners would allow a non-lot store, anyway, because it would create congestion when everyone drives there and double parks on the street. Just imagine Sobseys in Hoboken, but a hundred times worse.I'm hoping one of these big box stores pulls out and a WF oepns up. . . .
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But you don't get to choose which taxes you want to pay. If you live in the city, you pay the tax bill. I have never had a fire so I don't see why I have to pay for the upkeep of a fire department I don't use.
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I understand the state may be using the abatement issue justify cutting Abbot funding for schools.
Also, JC may not be cutting good deals on the abatements, so the PILIOT is not maximized. It has been suggested that the "in" developers get better deals on their abatements.
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Ok but heres my arguement - Who really thinks anyone moving into the "luxury buildings" of JC would ever send their kids to public school here. My building consists of 50 condo owners on a piece of land that used to be three rental houses. Not a single person in that building has any kids that go any public school in Jersey City
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Normal tax is split 3 ways (city, county, schools). PILOT (payment in lou of taxes) is less than the normal tax, and only goes to the city. So the property owner wins by paying less taxes, and the city wins by getting more taxes. The county and schools are the losers, and the schools suffer two ways, first through the loss of revenue, and secondly by the increase in students due to the new residents.
But the end result is not the county or school budgets get cut. Instead, to make up for this shortfall, the non-PILOT residents pay higher taxes. So basically, a PILOT grant to a new waterfront development is being paid for by the non-abated residents of JC and Hudson county. Originally, this seemed to make sense, as the reduced taxes were supposedly drawing in new development to the area. Now that it's a highly desirable neighborhood, there's little reason (besides political favors) to continue to grant new PILOTS or allow the transfer of existing ones.
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If this article is accurate, someone needs to tell me why the abatements that get granted in jersey city are bad. if the city gets to keep 90%+ of what it takes in as part of the PILOT programs why is this wrong? IF the article is correct it seems that the city is better off? Someone clue us in. I think alot of the old history on this topic may have been deleted.
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I live in a 6-unit self-managed condo building. We were notified of inspections exactly the same way -- note taped to the front door. I thought it was some kind of joke but it wasn't. This was about three years ago. The inspection was pretty painless. All we were cited for was not having a CO detector. They gave us 2 weeks to have one installed in the unit. No penalties.
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Not actually sure what your complaint is . . . typically they contact the owner first, advising that inspections are beginning. Then they post the notices of when they will be coming, which is what they appear to have done.
Are you the owner and were never called that inspections were beginning? Or are you a tenant and upset you were notice given notice that they will be giving notice?
Posted on: 2006/4/12 14:03
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Building Inspection?
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Does anyone know about this? I came home yesterday to my building (4 fam...we live in one unit and rent out the other 3), and there was a sheet of paper posted to my door. Something to the effect: This building will be inspected by the state of NJ on April 20, at 1pm. Tenants, if you are unable to be here at that time, please leave your keys with the owner / building custodian.
WTF? Yes, I know that buildings are up for inspections again. But there was no contact to me. No attempt to arrange a time with me...the building " custodian ". I work during the day. There was no warning, no nothing. Anybody else had this?
Posted on: 2006/4/12 13:28
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