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Re: Advice needed on a situation

#331

Home away from home

To clarify - the sink was installed separately by a plumber 2 months ago. And 2 weeks ago, we had some ceiling work done by a separate contractor that caused the nicks on the vanity top's rim.

So what I'm struggling with is whether if I *should* ask for some compensation, or "let it go" since it's not very noticeable, and does not affect functionality (even though it's a brand NEW sink!!!).

I'm torn...

Posted on: 2014/11/14 0:04

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SRhia

Advice needed on a situation

#332

Home away from home

Here it goes - I had a contractor come in to do some work on my bathroom's ceiling. Unfortunately, an accident happened and something heavy fell on my 2-month "new" sink (which cost $300+, plus $160 to install).

There's no major damage to the sink (no cracks), however, along the rim (the sink and vanity top is one-piece - everything is ceramic), there are about 30 small nicks on the surface. They're not "easily visible", but if you look carefully, you can see them (and certainly feel them if you run a finger along the rim).

So - the damage is cosmetic, not highly visible (but if one look carefully, you can see them), and does not damage the functionality of the sink. I called the sink's manufacturer already and ask if it can be repaired (eg sanded down to be even). However, given the material of the sink, that's not recommended.

So at this point, instead of a new sink (installed 2 months ago), I have a sink that looks like it has 3-4 years of wear-and-tear on it already.

Should I chase down the contractor for some compensation?

What would be reasonable for me to ask for at this point?

Thanks in advance.

Posted on: 2014/11/13 15:40

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SRhia

Re: Telco Loft on Erie

#333

Home away from home

Did you get a tour of the apartments? How? I'd love to take a look inside.

Posted on: 2014/11/5 22:33

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SRhia

Re: Maternity Stores in JC?

#334

Home away from home

By the way, congratulations!!!

Posted on: 2014/11/5 15:06

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SRhia

Re: Maternity Stores in JC?

#335

Home away from home

I know you mentioned JC, but if you're ever across the river, Century 21 by WTC also has a maternity section (on the top floor, I think).

Posted on: 2014/11/5 2:58

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SRhia

Re: Robocalls from Fulop to support Corey Booker

#336

Home away from home

I got it too - I thought it was weird that he was doing a "sales" call.

Posted on: 2014/11/3 18:07

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SRhia

Question about "One time refills" using Smartlink website

#337

Home away from home

I have a question about the "one time refills" from the smartlink website - I know I have certain time for the "refill" to be added (I think it's two months?).

What happens if the refill is not added after that period (eg I didn't use my card during that period)? Is that automatically refunded back to my credit card, or do I have to follow up to have that refunded?

TIA.

Posted on: 2014/10/31 15:47

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SRhia

Re: CDC confirms first Ebola case diagnosed in US

#338

Home away from home

It baffles me A LOT that this doctor, and the nurse in Dallas who was planning her wedding, that given the fact they served Ebola patients on their own will, they're obviously non-selfish and have a lot of courage to work with this deadly disease.

However, once they're actually out of the hospital environment (ie dealing with an actual sick patient(s) directly), they cannot control themselves and did not think of all the potential risk they're posing to everyone else. I keep thinking of how the small businesses are impacted by Dr Spencer's "patronage".

Yes, I understand that while they're not showing symtons, they're not contagious, and yada yada yada all that.

But come on, they've seen first hand how scary this disease is. They know they're potentially at risk themselves. I know it's SUPER TOUGH to stay in your home for 21 days, but come on!!!!?!?!?!??!?!

Quote:

Monroe wrote:
Another reason for stricter controls-the NYC doctor, who should know better, initially lied about his whereabouts upon his return until confronted by police over his Metrocard and credit card statements.
http://nypost.com/2014/10/29/ebola-do ... t-his-nyc-travels-police/

Posted on: 2014/10/29 12:48

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SRhia

The Merchant - closing?

#339

Home away from home

Walked by today and saw a sign that this is their last week? I had no idea.

Does anyone know what's going on, and what's going to take over the place?

Sad to see it go...

Posted on: 2014/10/26 23:48

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SRhia

Re: CDC confirms first Ebola case diagnosed in US

#340

Home away from home

I don't think the "smug" attitude is directly and specifically for her. For anyone who has dealt with government workers, any and ALL airport workers, and actually any and all low wage workers, their standard attitude is smug and contempt - even though they were not forced to do the job. Most of those people gave me the feeling that they're too good for their job.

I remember many years ago while I was applying for a US citizenship, I was SO SO SO upset with the attitude of the people that I dealt with that I almost said, "F&*K it, it's not worth my time to get the citizenship while I get treated like sh&t by these people.

Anyone who have gone through security check lines at the airport would have experienced such "smug: attitude.

Quote:

GrovePath wrote:
NYTimes:Quarantined "Doctors without Borders" Nurse Criticizes Treatment at Newark Airport

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"...Ms. Hickox said that four hours after she landed at the airport, her fever registered 101 degrees when it was taken with a forehead scanner by a ?smug"-looking female officer in a quarantine section. The above-normal reading, she said, was because she was upset and her face was flush with anxiety over being detained with no reason given.."

"Ms. Hickox?s mother, Karen Hickox, said her daughter called her Saturday morning, crying in frustration at being held in a tent at the hospital without being told when she could leave."

?She felt like you would treat a dog better than she?s been treated,? the mother said.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/nyr ... s-negative-for-ebola.html

Posted on: 2014/10/25 21:01

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SRhia

Re: Leak On Roof

#341

Home away from home

If you want to hold it over for a few days until your landlord return, just put a tarp over the area with the crack and weight the corners down with sandbags / bags of rice / etc. Of course, this will depend on the pitch of your roof to work properly.

Our skylight was leaking sometime ago, and while we waited for a new skylight to be ordered/made/delivered, we had a tarp over it, and it held out really well, and for a long time.

Hope this helps, and good luck!

Posted on: 2014/10/23 4:08

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SRhia

Pediatric Dentist - recommendations?

#342

Home away from home

Looking for recommendations for pediatric dentists for my young kids - would prefer downtown jersey city (1st choice), or hoboken. Must be accessible via public transportation.

I know a few places have opened in the last few years, but don't know which ones are good / bad. We currently go to a place in NYC, but the commute back and forth is just too much.

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Posted on: 2014/10/22 20:15

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SRhia

Re: JC Student Slapped by Substitute Teacher - School 34

#343

Home away from home

It's very sad looking at the children growing up today / in this day and age - it's scary to think they'll grow up one day and become leaders / parents / teachers / etc themselves.

Yes, there are exceptions - however, these "exceptions" should have been the norm, rather than the few (hence "exceptions").

I have two kids of my own, and I observe the above from spending a lot of time at the park, and looking at my kids' friends.

You may say who am I to judge - I was brought up in China so I'd like to think that I have pretty good traditional values: such as respect, humility and honesty.

Posted on: 2014/10/18 1:01

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SRhia

Re: Taphaus Biergarten

#344

Home away from home

Isn't this place like, in the middle of nowhere? I know that's an exaggeration, but who goes to that building except the people who live there?

Is the Waterferry dock next to it still operating? Or did that close years ago?

Posted on: 2014/10/13 20:06

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SRhia

Re: Downtown Jersey City businesses take on local farmers market

#345

Home away from home

Aaron - you have my respect on how you stay on the side of reason and patience on dealing with issue.

I think a lot of the people here "arguing" with you are coming from the point of a consumer, where as a business owner, you have to think of "business" - any owner not doing this should go and run a charity (wait - even a charity needs to balance the books!!!).

I've never been to Two Boots, but I'm going to come in this weekend to check it out myself!!!

PS Perhaps the key point for discussion is how can SID get the funding it needs without the prepared food vendors, in order to continue its operations!?!?!?

Quote:

TwoBootsJC wrote:
Thanks for the support FatAssBike (and others).

I hope those who have attacked me and my business will stop and think for a moment how they'd feel about the issue if they owned a business and were in my shoes or those of Ibby's, or those of the Little Sandwich Shop. I'd dare say that they'd be "whining" too. Unfairness is unfairness and I'm sorry that some folks can't see that.

I'm going to sign off now because being a human pinata is starting to wear me down. I've got pizza to deliver.

Best to all.
Aaron

Posted on: 2014/10/10 22:07

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SRhia

Re: NYTimes -- A New Effort From a ‘New’ Jersey City Urges, ‘Make It Yours’

#346

Home away from home

OMG - I know those two crazy-haired ravens!!! Well, I mean, I don't know them, but I see them walking their dogs around the neighborhood a lot.

The hair is soooo attention grabbing!!! Looks great!!! Wish I have the courage to have hair like that!!!

Posted on: 2014/10/6 23:23

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SRhia

Re: Join us in Fixing the PATH (Directly reply to join)

#347

Home away from home

Hey - there's ONE thing that the PATH is very good at: Throwing surprises at it's riders!!! By keeping bad news secret as long as possible, and only releasing it at the last minute (literally) to surprise us all!!! Like surprise birthday parties - hey, everyone loves surprise birthday parties, right???!!!

See, I finally managed to find something that the PATH is good at. There are indeed a handful of smart people working at PATH (I mean, in this day of internet and google, how do they manage to keep such things secret until last minute, with no leaks!!! Even Apple can't keep it's iPhone 6 a secret!!!)

Quote:

FakeGreenDress wrote:
The Port Authority is doing some public meeting things about the PATH, including one at the Barrow Mansion next Tuesday. Good thing they didn't tell anyone and the registration deadline to attend is tomorrow! http://www.panynj.gov/path/pes.html

Posted on: 2014/10/3 21:08

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SRhia

Re: Join us in Fixing the PATH (Directly reply to join)

#348

Home away from home

Count me in too - definitely interested in seeing some improvements!!!

Posted on: 2014/10/2 17:33

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SRhia

Re: Massive PATH and Hudson River Crossings Toll Increase

#349

Home away from home

There were massive lines at all the ticketing machines, at all the stations, last evening, I guess people filing up their smartlink cards last minute.

Lesson learned: never do it last minute!

Posted on: 2014/10/1 12:22

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SRhia

Re: Staten Island's famous Groundhog Chuck calls for an early spring

#350

Home away from home

Call me paranoid, but I strongly feel that the death is very suspicious, especially after the fact that Chuck showed his distaste and distrust for de Blasio in such a public manner.

Even if he did not suffer internal injuries, I bet the mayor's "assistants" helped bring along this tragedy. I don't think de Blasio can handle such a betrayal in public, without "getting even".

So sad....

Posted on: 2014/9/25 16:55

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SRhia

Re: Free Daffodils for JC residents from the Jersey City Parks Coalition-Big Dig 2014

#351

Home away from home

Thx Parkman!

Posted on: 2014/9/25 12:35

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SRhia

Re: Free Daffodils for JC residents from the Jersey City Parks Coalition-Big Dig 2014

#352

Home away from home

Thx - just signed up.

Can these survive outside through the winter? I see that they need to be planted by Nov 1? I plan to plant these in planters on the front stoop.

Posted on: 2014/9/25 3:35

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SRhia

Re: PATH is down again today!

#353

Home away from home

Quote:

rycor wrote:

I left fro Paulus Hook. They were doing the same at Hoboken South. I had to wait on ticket line, show smartlink card, and they will give one ticket to Pier 11 or Midtown.

Thanks!

Posted on: 2014/9/23 17:04

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SRhia

Re: PATH is down again today!

#354

Home away from home

Quote:

rycor wrote:
NY Waterway cross honored without issue this morning.

What do you have to do? Show them a smartlink card???

Which ferry dock is this? Paulus Hook?

Posted on: 2014/9/23 17:00

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SRhia

Re: PATH is down again today!

#355

Home away from home

Quote:

vindication15 wrote:

Do you commute to midtown everyday? If not then I think your short term pain is different than everyday commuters short term pain.

No, I don't. I commute to midtown about 3 times a week, so yes, for me, it'll be a lot less painful. However, at the rate it is going, the PA is not going to do anything. We will continue to live with this sh*tty PATH for all eternity, for all we know.

However, if it means a painful year of alternatives could bring a much better system, I'm willing to suffer. We survived 9/11 and Sandy without PATH (yes, I know, both are different scenarios, but the example is to show that as humans, we can adjust and adopt).

Posted on: 2014/9/23 16:59

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SRhia

Re: PATH is down again today!

#356

Home away from home

Being vested in Jersey City (home owner with kids, planning to stay long term), I really hope this time the sh*t boils over, and hits the fan BIG TIME.

Only a big disaster, or big embarrasement would spur any change. It's clear that past issues are all "chunk change" and no one at Port Authority would even bother to bat an eyelash.

So, despite the potential short term pain (eg without service), I really hope this time the sh*t will hit the fan big time, and hopefully change will happen.

We need to get on national news!!!

Posted on: 2014/9/23 16:46

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SRhia

Re: Waiting for comcast - bored to death

#357

Home away from home

They called at 12:45 that they're "parked and walking to my apartment", and showed up at 12:55! I'm impressed!!!

Turns out my outside cable was ripped off from the poles by a truck this morning (my cable goes out thru a hole from my 3rd flr apartment, down the side of the building, and out to poles on the street). Funny thing is that, I think the same thing happened to my downstairs neighbor with their FIOS cable about 2-3 weeks ago.

I'm just glad that I'm "connected" again - I felt so lonely all morning long!!! Now I can go back to binge watching Twin Peaks!!!

Posted on: 2014/9/22 18:22

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SRhia

Waiting for comcast - bored to death

#358

Home away from home

So - I woke up this morning, and my internet is out. Called comcast and they needed to send someone out. First schedule was wednesday this week. I said, "are you kidding me?" The rep on the phone tried again, "how about 9-1pm this morning?". I said much better.

So now I'm sitting here and twirlling my fingers, and waiting. What are the odds someone will show up by 1pm?

My bet is no one!!!

Hope I'm wrong!!!

Posted on: 2014/9/22 14:58

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SRhia

Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)

#359

Home away from home

I bet it's bonga bonga parties all weekend down on the wtc track all these time! Tons of "screwing" going on!!! Get it?? We are the ones that are screwed!!!

Posted on: 2014/9/22 3:13

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SRhia

Re: Outdoors shop in the area?

#360

Home away from home

How about the REI in SOHO?

Posted on: 2014/9/21 16:30

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