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The permit fee may be only $10 - $15, but don't forget to factor in the costs you WILL incur in getting the requisite off-duty police detail.
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Are you, by any chance, employed by MEM Property Management?? Only three posts from you: one to slam a competitor and the other two are the same posts tooting your own horn. It makes you wonder...
Posted on: 2014/7/29 14:11
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Re: Jersey City police ramping up efforts in 7 areas driving gun violence
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This is quite the fallacy. Drug users, especially those indulging in "hard" drugs can often be quite the risk to others. Sometimes, people will shoot up or get high and then get in a car and drive. Other times, they will experience hallucinations and will act out or erratically. They are also, sometimes, hurting themselves to the point that they need to be taken to hospitals to be treated for overdoses, etc. That represents a cost shared by all taxpayers. Now, if you want to buy some weed, and smoke it in the confines of your home, go ahead. It's not for me, but I don't have a problem with others indulging.
Posted on: 2014/7/29 14:08
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Re: Fulop to solicit proposals from for-profit companies to replace FOL in running the Loew’s theater
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Exactly right. The amount of volunteers right now is small, mostly because the vast majority of them are turned off, or disappointed, with the way things are done. FOL has failed miserably at managing the Loew's. Did they save the theater from demolition? YES. Does that entitle them to a lifetime of overseeing the (mis)management of the theater? Heck no! If only the FOL had made HALF THE EFFORT in the past to advertise and succeed at their goals, as they are now putting into convincing people they are entitled to the management of the theater, things may not have come to this. How hard is it for the FOL to go on all the local forums/BBS (such as JCLIST) to advertise/post about upcoming movie showings? That's an easy win. I have been to those showings and they are ALWAYS sparsely attended. Pretty disappointing. As for them claiming 50 events/days not being enough... WOW! I doubt they even hold 30 events per year.
Posted on: 2014/7/29 14:02
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Who would have guessed it? OT hours at the Port Authority are up, again. Most interestingly is that actual OT is down IF YOU EXCLUDE two departments: Aviation and PATH. The PA is claiming that, among other things, increased service during the Skyway closure has led to this increase in OT. Do we actually have increased service? I have avoided the PATH on weekends this year given the mess and widespread delays being reported by others.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2014 ... xceeding_projections.html
Posted on: 2014/7/29 10:27
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Re: What location was your bike stolen from (time, type of lock, etc)?
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This. EXACTLY. Cable locks are next to useless. They are normally easier to pick, and the cables themselves are super easy to cut with any decent bolt cutter. As for people walking by and not saying or doing anything, don't be too quick to judge them. Sometimes, people may see something and not realize they are witnessing a crime in progress. Most people (perhaps naively) assume that the person fussing with the lock is an owner whose keys are not working well, or he is otherwise having problems trying to unlock the chain. Ready to have your mind blown? Watch as Casey Neistat "steals" a bunch of bikes ALL OVER the city without nary an issue: Bike Thief 2012. It's a pretty funny video, given how over the top is the whole premise.
Posted on: 2014/7/25 18:31
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Re: Jersey City planning $20M City Hall annex on MLK Drive
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The proposed building on MLK will NOT be a new city hall! It is an annex building for City Hall.
Posted on: 2014/7/25 1:04
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Is it a Coleman small tank?
Posted on: 2014/7/24 1:35
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Re: Short Sale / Foreclosure Realtor Recommendations?
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Good tip, jmcee!
And, from the results using Federal as the owner: yikes! There are a ton of units at the Beacon. Actually, the number is just shy of 25% (14/60).
Posted on: 2014/7/21 18:43
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Re: Want to 'kill white people,' says Jersey City man arrested trying to cut through funeral procession
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Kencares beat me to it. I am not exactly sure why some people are genuinely surprised at the breadth and depth of antipathy from certain communities towards the "establishment" (or, as is often expressed nowadays, "the man"). The proof of this is in the recurrent issues of riots where a seemingly unrelated event triggers widespread riots and looting.
Right or wrong, many in the black community (as well as in other impoverished communities, or historically disadvantaged communities) feel they have been abused and oppressed for far too long, and they are seething with resentment and hatred towards those they perceive as having perpetuated the abuse. I often hear things from people in poor communities that are truly astounding (and, honestly, quite sad) and these are often communicated to their kids (overtly, or implicitly) and so it is an attitude that is carried on from generation to generation. This ties in with the other thread about the fired reporter that is mired in a discussion about poverty, personal responsibility, etc. In the end, the fact remains that there is an underlying current of resentment, and hatred, and it is seething and ready to blow up.
Posted on: 2014/7/21 16:36
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Re: BIKE LANES in Jersey City
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And, yet, if a policeman is having a bad day, he may stop you and ticket you for failing to use the bike lane. Check out the Casey Neistat parody video after he was stopped (and, ticketed!) by an NYPD officer for leaving a bike lane that was obstructed (wait for it...) by the officer's patrol car.
Posted on: 2014/7/21 15:12
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This is a common misconception. For whatever reason(s), a lot of people think that the local/regional real estate market is now "out of the woods" and that there aren't any distressed properties in the foreclosure process. Nothing could be further from the true. In fact, NJ has the highest foreclosure rate in the nation. Part of the problem is that the state laws don't allow for a speedy foreclosure process, so properties that enter the foreclosure process take over 3 years (on average) to complete the process. That's a LONG time, and it is only delaying the inevitable in the vast majority of cases, if not all. If anything, two or three year from now will be the optimal time to snatch up properties on the cheap!
Posted on: 2014/7/21 14:58
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Re: In Jersey City, a sidewalk memorial honors a cop killer
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Well, it is no longer accessible as of 11 AM.
Posted on: 2014/7/16 15:19
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The saddest thing is that the page already has 312 likes, as of a few minutes ago. Keep it classy, JC!
Posted on: 2014/7/15 18:01
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Re: should Jersey City create and implement on-street bicycle lanes?
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Ugh! This just shows the short-sightedness and small-mindedness of so many old-timers in JC. Bike lanes bring SO MANY benefits to neighborhoods and the city at large. Calmer traffic, more street presence of neighbors, less reliance in cars (think reduced asthma incidence, less pollution, etc) and improved overall health of citizens. This also reminds me of the Hasidim opposition to bike lanes in Williamsburg. Under the guise of religion, they opposed bike lanes because women were riding in "immodest" clothing through "their" neighborhoods. Some of them took to the streets at night and (illegally) removed bike lanes. The city ended up kowtowing to them by removing some lanes and rerouting others. Let's hope the government of JC can stick to its guns and keep the lanes in place.
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Re: should Jersey City create and implement on-street bicycle lanes?
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Thank you for the first-hand report! I am hoping to go check out some of the lanes and areas outside my usual places.
Posted on: 2014/7/14 22:37
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Re: Exciting News for Fans of Live Music
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I don't think ANYONE would be surprised by that statement. That's the story of JC and new businesses. How sad that nothing has changed. I thought Fulop had said during his campaign that the Building Department would be overhauled to attract more entrepreneurs. What happened?
Posted on: 2014/7/14 20:12
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Agreed. Outside of regular morning commute hours, the light rail is actually pleasant. It is the morning rush hour, as well as in the evenings, around 6- 7 PM, that it can get incredibly crowded. And, when you add the rowdy teens, it is actually not at all pleasant. But, I think it is incredible that it has succeeded to the point where it has become such an important piece in the regional public transportation picture. Entire areas of JC and Bayonne are developing (and gentrifying) thanks to nearby light rail stations
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Re: Hudson Light Rail- Worst system ever !
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The NJT website is terrible for finding information, such as what you describe above, but there is a little snippet in this link (http://www.njtransit.com/var/var_serv ... ageAction=HBLR8thStreetTo) that states the same thing as what you wrote. Scroll all the way to the bottom and the last paragraph corroborates that a "2-zone or greater monthly bus pass" is valid for light rail travel.
Posted on: 2014/7/14 15:10
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I wonder if that figure is based on people who pay for their rides, or "guesstimates" based on random counts, or just made up. I can say this: the few times I have taken the light rail in the mornings to connect with PATH trains, it is ALWAYS MOBBED. You have to pack yourself into the trains. 45,000 riders per day sounds too low.
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Two comments/reactions to your post: - Two wrongs don't make a right. Your passing on the ticket to someone is actually working AGAINST YOURSELF. As more people beat the system and "fare jump" the costs remain the same, or higher, but the revenue is flat or lower. Long term, that's an untenable situation. - Tickets are valid for ONE continuous trip. It doesn't matter if the "ticket police" are aware if this, or not. That's the stated rule. It has been argued right here on JCList in the past, and yes, someone always points out that police/agents checking tickets do not enforce that, but that doesn't mean you should exploit their ignorance or dereliction of duty. As a good citizen, and as a user of the HBLR system, that *knows better* you should try and use the system as designed. See my first point above: the more people game the system, or refuse to pay for their trips, the more reason NJT has to increase fares.
Posted on: 2014/7/12 16:46
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I use that South ramp for launching a kayak, and I have never had to wait AT ALL. There are two ramps there, so even if someone else is pulling in or launching, you should be able to do the same.
Posted on: 2014/7/11 14:15
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I would add that the Zeppelin Hall always has the Carton 077xx on tap (excellent IPA) and if you go during happy hour, you will only pay $4 for a pint.
Posted on: 2014/7/11 14:07
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Re: A casino in Jersey City? Venture capitalist wants to make it happen
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News flash? I never claimed NYC didn't have crime. That would be a silly claim. In fact, I didn't make ANY claims in my post. But, you did. You specifically claimed "more visitors to a city = more crime". And, you claimed that to be a fact. So, my question remains: can you explain NYC? Over the past decade, visitors to NYC have increased year after year, and yet crime has decreased (numbers, and rates).
Posted on: 2014/7/11 13:48
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Re: Jersey City considers turning Newark Avenue into pedestrian plaza
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Ha ha ha! What a loser. So, you snap a picture right after a red light turns to green, and you attempt to portray that as a backup on Newark Avenue. Let's examine the facts, as evidenced by your picture: - 6 cars (one police cruiser, two taxis, three regular cars) - ALL cars heading East - Wesbound lane EMPTY If that is your PROOF that closing Newark Avenue would lead to some major issues, you have FAILED miserably. The fact is that the stretch of Newark being considered for a pedestrian plaza sees very little traffic. Try again.
Posted on: 2014/7/11 2:00
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Re: A casino in Jersey City? Venture capitalist wants to make it happen
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Posted on: 2014/7/11 1:56
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Re: A casino in Jersey City? Venture capitalist wants to make it happen
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Did you read the article? The casino/development would be located next to Liberty National Golf Course. That is most definitely not part of downtown.
Posted on: 2014/7/9 2:20
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Don't sweat it, dude. Here in JCList, I have been accused of: - shilling for local restaurants (after posting positive and/or glowing reviews) - being a ghetto hater (when pointing out some local issue in my neighborhood, which is commonly considered by most outsiders as a ghetto) - being an asshole (because I ride a motorcycle) - being clueless about bicycling and the related concerns/issues (despite being a daily commuter, in the past, and a once or twice per week commuter presently) - a non supporter of local businesses (when I pointed out that charging for BYOB is illegal in NJ) - being a shill for FiOS (because I spoke highly of their service) And, I am sure I am missing many more. What can I say? Any positive remarks/feedback in JCList is instantely welcomed as a fake or shill.
Posted on: 2014/7/8 19:43
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When did that close?! I could have sworn it was still open I walked past it a few weeks ago. Or, maybe it was two months ago. I can't remember.
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