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As brewster pointed out, this "novel idea" pops up every year, or two. It is NOT possible.
For starters, no one is going to pony up the money necessary to build a FREE tunnel. Who, in their right mind, would do such a thing? At a more practical level, let's be honest: who is going to walk such a tunnel?? The Holland Tunnel is about 1.7 miles in length. Most people are winded after walking half that distance. As a point of reference, 1.7 miles is the equivalent of 34 NYC blocks. No one is going to walk that distance. Biking it should be easy, but many people would not do it. A bridge, on the other hand, is an impossibility for all kinds of reason: it would have to be incredibly high to allow for commercial traffic to go under it. The GWB is just over 212 feet above the sea. From somewhere like JC, at sea level, that means anyone wanting to walk across (and, again, that means a 1+ mile walk, or 20 NYC blocks) they first have to walk up 20 stories. Or, if an elevator is available, they would have to wait in line to go up, and then do the 1+ mile walk, and then stand in line again to ride the elevator down (or, walk down 20 flights of stairs). The idea of a drawbridge is interesting, until you realize that a drawbridge that keeps going up will prevent pedestrians from being able to use it. Add to all the issues above the biggest issue: money. Honestly, and seriously, this is a pipe dream. It will NEVER happen. It is impractical at every level. And, of course, every time all of these things are pointed out, someone will respond with the useless "we have to be positive and think big".
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Also, be aware that, believe it or not, the 140-trip maximum can not be loaded in any way you want. I happen to discover this the hard way. You can only load up two "product types" per card, at a time. So, you can load up two (2) 40-trips, two (2) 20-trips and two (2) 10-trips. It is the most asinine thing ever. And, there is no way for you to know what product type you are currently using (you can call customer support and ask, though). So, if you have a 2 trips left in a 40-trip product, you can not load two additional ones. You will have to load one 40-trip and max out on the other ones. I really, really despise the way PATH is managed.
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It's amateur hour! I drove on Erie today (heading towards the tunnel area to get gas and then head to work) and I was flabbergasted to see the current state of those humps. They were shaved haphazardly (really, who is the contractor doing this work?!?) and they STILL have not been painted. Really disappointing to see another great idea implemented so poorly.
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I think so many of us were enamored by the idea of Fulop: an energetic, young man, full of ideas and willing to take on the status quo. Instead, we got something else. I have NO DOUBTS that he means well, and that he really wants to make JC into a great city, but the blunders and miscues have been many. I am sometimes by the way things are done, or handled.
I suppose the writing was on the wall when they, immediately after getting elected, put up STOP signs all over downtown, some with nary a reason. A few days later, we heard from Councilwoman Osborne that she had misunderstood a letter/request from a constituent and the wrong sign was placed in the wrong corner. The idea was valid and good, but the execution was terrible. The same can be said about the recent speed humps. I don't think anyone would argue about the need for them. Drivers on the DTJC streets are downright crazy and aggressive. The issue is with the way they implemented those. Too high, no accompanying signage or coloring/markings. To this date, that's still not done. The same happened with the bike lanes! They put up stripes everywhere to delineate bike lanes, but left out the appropriate markings on them. The result? Confusion and people using them inappropriately. Their response? The crews will come back around to do the stenciling. It's like they are going out of their way to poorly execute very good ideas and initiatives. It all smacks of amateur hour, or kids running the house. In my opinion, they should have put up stripes on the streets and done the stenciling at the same time. Maybe it would take longer, but it would have been done right from the start. The same goes for the humps: put them on the streets, and have them painted immediately, along with appropriate signage.
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I somehow missed the 9/13 article. I am not sure how many people here have visited Baltimore and the Inner Harbor, but I really, really hope this developer doesn't turn the Powerhouse into an Inner Harbor redux. It is the very epitome of the kind of development we shouldn't want. The Inner Harbor itself is great, and beautiful even. But the retail and restaurants there (for the most part) are the crappy kind. The usual tourist trap stuff you would see at the South Street Seaport. If you have visited the mall there, you will have an idea.
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This goes back 5 years, to the Summer of 2009. That was the former location of La Rustique. The previous owners had a new oven built into the space. Shortly thereafter, the landlord tripled their rent. You can read about it in this JCLIST thread: La Rustique / Paulus Hook Brick Oven Pizzeria
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I will begrudgingly admit that Paulus Hook Pizzeria makes a good pie. I have had it on many occasions, and it is always solid. I also patronize the liquor and wine store next door, which is owned by the same people. But, the way things went down leading up to their ownership of the place was not very palatable.
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BTW, for those who may want to see some serious "food porn", check out this video that made the rounds a few months ago on a bunch of food blogs and sites. It is a "behind the scenes" view of Razza and the chef at work and the effort that goes into making bread and butter. Awesome video.
"Jiro Dreams of Sushi" of Bread & Butter
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You know, our first world problems could be addressed with modern technology. If we are serious about taking it to the next level, and becoming "the best mid sized city" perhaps it is high time that the administration start thinking creatively on some solutions. The city could do what other places around the world have started to do: DNA-fingerprint dog poop. Other cities in the US have used it, as well as cities in Spain and Israel. The implementation could be phased in by requiring new buildings to have their tenants submit poop samples as a requirement of owning and keeping a dog. It could then be expanded to require the same of dog owners when registering their dogs for licenses. In a fairly short amount of time, a dog poop DNA database could be built. The city could implement a positive reinforcement approach (reward those who pick up) or a a punitive approach (fine those who don't pick up). But, not doing anything is NOT a solution. The truth of the matter is that DTJC (as well as my current neighborhood, BeLa) are overrun with piles of shit everywhere. It's atrocious. There is a particularly bad stretch on Maple St (east of Whiton St) that is atrocious. Whenever I am downtown walking my guy, we will come across at least two or three piles. Yes, I get it. First world problems. But, these little problems have a way of becoming bigger issues, directly and indirectly. Dog owners outed by poop DNA Poo prints Tracking poop offenders Dog Poop DNA Bank in Tel Aviv
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Another vote for Razza. It is TOP NOTCH. For those familiar with Lucali, it is a similar product: thin, crisp, but not like a cracker, with really inventive toppings. You can tell that the owner/chef has poured his soul and sweat into bringing about his vision. If you visit Razza, make sure you order the bread and butter ($4) which is an incredible dish on its own. As for other places, Roman Nose is definitely good, and their bread is excellent. The last time I visited, I was told it was sourced from Sullivan Street Bakery, which is some of the best bread in the area. John's is also good. More along traditional toppings and really thin pizza. I still prefer the pies created at their Bleecker location, but the JC locale is a good spot for going with family and/or friends. Some will disagree with me, but I also give a thumbs up to the Grimaldi's in Hoboken. The Clinton Street location is the one opened by the original clan after they sold the BK location. Excellent pies and a cozy place to boot. The newer location on Washington puts out a great pie, but it lacks some of the character that made the Clinton St and BK locations such gems. The Washington location is simply one of the many outposts you now find all over the country. Great, solid product, but a bit too polished of a location.
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I certainly don't expect universal enforcement in JC. I know the reality of the situation. But, a concerted effort would be nice. I see tons of idiots riding sidewalks at fairly high speeds, I sometimes see two people riding abreast on sidewalks (for whatever reason, this is more common in Newport!) and, as an avid cyclist, I have strong opinions on the matter. Cyclists who CHOSE to go on the sidewalk should dismount and walk.
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Club Barks, in Gulls Cove, has boarding of both cats and dogs. The cattery is sound proof, to spare them from the noise coming from the dog areas. Rates are VERY reasonable. Give them a call. And, since the operation is associated with the vets office, you have the peace of mind of knowing they have doctors on hand and/or call. My cat has been to the vet there and she got some really good care and they treated her very nicely. Here is a link to the boarding services: Club Barks Boarding
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WRONG. People SHOULD be ticketed. At the very minimum, there should be enforcement that forces people to follow the established rules. I have said it before: if you are too afraid to ride on the road, as legally required, then don't ride. Riding on sidewalks is simply unfair to everyone. Even if you are riding "slow" you will be faster than pedestrians, and no one expects you to be there, which can lead to accidents and/or near misses. I get it: drivers in JC are crazy. You still have to follow the law and play your part in making things better.
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You need to expand your imagination. Many temples WILL turn you away if you don't have a ticket to attend services during the high holidays. Simply put, it is a necessity for many temples: the tickets sold represent their capacity. If they have space for X people, they sell X amount of tickets. They can't let you in because they just don't have the space.
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This. Exactly. Housing in DTJC is insane. York at Warren was almost fully leased in a month. The Art House is selling like crazy and will be fully leased in what is essentially a month. And, these places are NOT cheap. Rents in DTJC for new construction are surpassing four and five thousands dollars. It is really crazy.
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I don't think you understand geometry very well. Surprising, since you work in the construction industry, if I recall correctly. A 90-degree curb is completely different from a hump. In the situation of a car going over a curb, once a set of wheels has cleared the obstacle, they remain elevated in relation to the other set of wheels. So, the body of the car will continue to clear the curb. In the case of the humps, once a set of wheels has cleared the hump and gone past the apex of the hump, the wheels start to come down and, as the vehicles progresses over its path, the wheels will reach same elevation, but the body will not necessarily clear the hump. That's why there are published guidelines for height, width and depth. Looking at all the pictures, these humps are not at all like other humps I have seen. And, that is why cars are bottoming out. Of course, going by VERY SLOW (crawling?) will probably allow for MOST cars to clear the humps, but that's not realistic nor fair. You should be able to clear the humps by traveling at, or below, the speed limit. That's not possible right now for many, or most, cars.
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The problem with this story is that it leaves out a lot of the background story.
Uta Brauser tried to self promote herself into "arts ambassador" when Fulop was elected. The related JCList thread is here. She may (or, may not) have an axe to grind with regards to the current administration, who (justifiably) rejected her bid to be appointed to a position. Additionally, as others have already mentioned, the Creative Grove market was a hot mess. It was a disjointed affair. My personal opinion is that Uta means well, but lacks the organizational skills, professional contacts, and widespread support to succeed in this endeavor. Certainly, the results (lack of support/funding) prove that point. The city was not interested in underwriting her pet project (you can argue as to the reasons) and I think if there was widespread support for the event, it would have the necessary backing (financial and otherwise).
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Every time the Jewish high holiday season comes around, I am reminded of the *classic* Curb Your Enthusiasm episode about procuring tickets to attend services at the synagogue.
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Dude, this sure touched some sort of raw nerve in you. Let's see, my statement said two things: 1) 100K salary is not mediocre (to me) 2) such a salary would depress me Somehow, you took all of that to mean that I consider those making that (or, less) to be losers (nice leap!) and that because I think it would be depressing to me that is somehow incongruous with the previous statement (how so?) Faux-humility is exactly that: FAKE. If you are proud of your accomplishments, revel in them (if you want) or enjoy them (if you are so inclined) or be embarrassed by them (up to you) but that's a personal decision. Everything that you have accused me of is entirely in your head. None of it was stated by me.
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Oh, please. This being a LOCAL BBS / servlist, it is implied that most statements are local and/or regional.
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This, exactly! When I had my first job out of college 17 years ago, I clearly remember thinking "wow, I am doing great" with a starting salary of 32K. I almost laugh at my young self now. I think back 8 years, when I first came to JC, and while my expenses are about the same, my income has improved a good amount, and I realize two things: 1) I was living beyond my means for a (short) while, and 2) I wouldn't want to give up what I have achieved. Life is good!
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Artisanal tacos would be easy to swing on a push cart! Try the artisanal cocktails nonsense happening all over Brooklyn. Every time I hear the words "artisanal", "mixologist" and the like, I want to puke and die. I get that gentrification is (mostly) good, that the new urbanism ideals are really great, and that it is both interesting and positive that younger generations are rediscovering the positives and pluses of older, more traditional, things, but the pretentiousness of it all is super annoying. I considered moving to Brooklyn for a while, and the hipster culture, and self-important attitudes, put the kibosh on that idea. Jersey City is great for many reason, one of them being that we don't (yet) take ourselves too seriously.
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The thread may not be about kids, and it may have started with the micro apartments, but the most recent replies are in reaction to the statement made by blanquiita stating that 100K is a 90s-era income and that it shouldnt be considered mediocre. I get that some people can make do on half that. Personally, I couldn't do it. Not at the level of life quality I have been able to achieve and would like to preserve. If that makes me an aloof, out of touch, two percenter (which, apparently, I am) then so be it. I like my life. I am not going to say that 100K is mediocre (I don't believe it is) but to repeat what someone else has said, it would depress me.
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I have complained about this here in JCLIST in the past. If I recall correctly, I was given the usual "it's a city, deal with it" but I find it ridiculously disrespectful and rude. In my neighborhood, and on my particular street, the street cleaning happens at 7 AM, 4 times per week (each side is done twice per week). The sweepers are escorted by the JCPA carts honking that annoying noise at 7 AM. I submitted a complaint to the city and the honking stopped for a few weeks, then it started again. I get it, the JCPA is being "nice" to citizens by alerting them to a potential fine for not moving their vehicle. I say it "screw them!". If someone doesnt wake up on time to move their cars, that is their fault. No sense on waking up half the neighbors and disturbing the peace for everyone else.
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I hate to even venture into this particular debate, but I kind of get what devilsadvocate is saying. If I was only making 100K per year, I don't know how I would make do. Maybe I like living large a little too much. But 100K in this region is really not much at all. After basic expenses (rent, car payments, auto and health insurance, utilities, etc) I would be living with very little left over to enjoy myself.
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If a resident of a high rise is parking on the street, you should be upset with the JCPA. There are strict rules about on street parking on how long anyone can park. In all permit areas (which is all of downtown) no one can park for more than 2 hours without a parking permit. And, a resident of a high rise is not allowed to get a parking permit. So, if a resident is not allowed to get a parking permit, and that resident is parking on the street (presumably overnight and for longer than two hours) they are breaking the law and the proper agency should take action. Call the JCPA and ask them to step up parking enforcement and to ticket and boot the offenders. Or, keep typing at your keyboard, frothing at the mouth, complaining about something that has a solution towards which you can work.
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Wrong. Residents AND guests must pay for parking in all buildings. Some lots may have discounted rates for residents, and possibly for monthly renters, and some other lots may even have deeded parking spots that you can buy when you buy a unit.
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It doesn't matter if YOU are willing to spend more of your salary on rent. Developers/bankers/loaners use guidelines such as 40x (current going rate in most of NYC) because they know that is a PRUDENT risk for them to take on. Allowing people to commit to expenses that high relative to their earning power/capability is part of the reason why we found ourselves in the mortgage crisis. Some people just can't manage their own finances and do not understand money and are too often too willing to accept risks that are not prudent.
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