Frank_M wrote:
When we can see that millions of people live beyond their means and behave as if their self-worth and status is based on their perceived wealth and ability to consume, it makes little sense to equate the concept of fairness with the prices that the market will bear.

CdeCoincy wrote:
In my opinion, this city does not very well accommodate all the people, in all the neighborhoods, who want:
good schools
low crime neighborhoods
a tax rate that reflects the level of services provided
clean streets
etc.

Why should parking be such an important expectation? No one is forced to move here, no one is forced to stay. Plenty of people have left because of the schools, the desire for a less crowded/more affordable living space, etc. How many have left because they can't find free parking for their cars?

SRhia wrote:
I brought a 5-year abated property 2 years ago. Just looked at the property tax website and noticed that my total tax for 2013 will be $400 more than total paid for 2012. And based on the first two expected payments already posted for Feb and May 2014, that will be $200 more than the 1st two quarters of this year.

I thought "abated" means I'll be paying reduced property for 5 years, and I had assumed that it meant the same amount for 5 years.

Perhaps I was wrong?

Any insight would be appreciated.

heights wrote:
Just got mine in the mail yesterday nothing different than last year same as usual. These warnings of no more renewals by mail may be specificly aimed towads certain people for certain reasons not applied to the general N.J. driving public.

maybeMoving wrote:
Saturday night I took the PATH home from 9th St around 1:45 AM. The trains were running every 10 minutes. I was absolutely shocked! Is this some sort of new schedule or was this just due to the construction that closed down the WTC line all weekend?

I can't imagine that the Port Authority would enact a change that actually benefits their passengers. Something like that would go against all of their operating tenets. So is this just a fluke and we'll be back to the normal packed trains once WTC is open on weekends again?

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You people amaze me. Yes it's about all of JC. But DTJC specifically, if you're going to say Satis, Amelia's, light Horse etc aren't good, then you're an idiot.

You people just dissent to dissent, for spite. These places must be SO bad that they're ALWAYS packed. Please, get off your high f*ckimg horses and join reality. To your points though, it's hard to judge food when you fools have your heads so far up your own asses, you're chewing last nights corn.

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Most of the yummy food I ate in JC is not DTJC its outside that area (except Thirty Acres).. like Little India, Greenville, and Westside. Rosylin may have a point.... Don't walk away mad because she is not in agreement with this DTJC advertisement.

LMAO maybe these places are packed because idiots like you have no where else to go.. when I first moved to JC Hard Grove was packed every night which didn't make it a nice spot, it was all that was offered in the early 90's. The Jamaican spot in Bergen Lafayette is packed every night which still does not make it a great spot, ( its pretty good) but not great but again its the only spot on that side of BL.

Exactly. I hate "foodies" anyway. Gives me douche-chills.

"Hate" is harsh Vigilante, C'mon man. Foodies aren't douches. Just people who love to patronize local businesses that offer up good eats. Where's this coming from?

"Foodie" has to be one of the most pretentious words ever. The people who describe themselves as such are insufferable.

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You people amaze me. Yes it's about all of JC. But DTJC specifically, if you're going to say Satis, Amelia's, light Horse etc aren't good, then you're an idiot.

You people just dissent to dissent, for spite. These places must be SO bad that they're ALWAYS packed. Please, get off your high f*ckimg horses and join reality. To your points though, it's hard to judge food when you fools have your heads so far up your own asses, you're chewing last nights corn.

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Most of the yummy food I ate in JC is not DTJC its outside that area (except Thirty Acres).. like Little India, Greenville, and Westside. Rosylin may have a point.... Don't walk away mad because she is not in agreement with this DTJC advertisement.

LMAO maybe these places are packed because idiots like you have no where else to go.. when I first moved to JC Hard Grove was packed every night which didn't make it a nice spot, it was all that was offered in the early 90's. The Jamaican spot in Bergen Lafayette is packed every night which still does not make it a great spot, ( its pretty good) but not great but again its the only spot on that side of BL.

Exactly. I hate "foodies" anyway. Gives me douche-chills.

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I am not a cafeteria Catholic, I do not pick and choose what the Church says, I believe it is guided by the Holy Spirit. For those who believe differently, that is between you and God. I am talking about my right under the First Amendment, which everyone on this forum ignores, to practice my religion without being sued. That is all I care about. I will not throw mud or attack people who believe in gay marriage. That is not my agenda. I feel sorry for those who resort to those things. And when I present my ideas I do not hide behind phony names, I have the courage to use my real name. That is a gift from my faith, to be honest in the things I believe. And I will never, never, attack someone family's member.

"I will not throw mud or attack people who believe in gay marriage... I will just judge you and think you are wrong for not subscribing to the rituals and gods I was raised to believe, and I will lobby the government to conform to my particular rituals and gods as well, because in my opinion I am right and you are wrong for not believing in my gods and my rituals"

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I am not a cafeteria Catholic, I do not pick and choose what the Church says, I believe it is guided by the Holy Spirit. For those who believe differently, that is between you and God. I am talking about my right under the First Amendment, which everyone on this forum ignores, to practice my religion without being sued. That is all I care about. I will not throw mud or attack people who believe in gay marriage. That is not my agenda. I feel sorry for those who resort to those things. And when I present my ideas I do not hide behind phony names, I have the courage to use my real name. That is a gift from my faith, to be honest in the things I believe. And I will never, never, attack someone family's member.

Yvonne wrote:
To Vigilante-What about my basic right to exercise my religion without being sued? Why should you decide who should have rights? If someone wants a same sex wedding, I don't want to bake the cake, rent the hall or supply the flowers. It is a sin in my religion. I want the right to say no without being sued. The mentality here is - Let's throw the Christians to the lions! I thought the USA was above that. Besides, our country offer asylum to people that is seeking persecution for religious freedom, which sounds very funny now.

Crazy_Chester wrote:
Some people have no sense of self-worth, so they define themselves by their address and will suffer living in a closet as opposed to living like a human being.

jcdd wrote:
Can you recommend an acupuncture practitioner in downtown Jersey City (or lower manhattan?) My main concern is absolutely pristine hygiene and cleanliness.

I've been having shoulder/neck pain for quite some time, have been down the traditional routes, and am willing to give something new a try.

Prismatic wrote:
By Terrence T. McDonald/The Jersey Journal
on August 28, 2013 at 9:22 PM, updated August 28, 2013 at 9:31 PM

A sweeping overhaul of Jersey City?s municipal government, a top priority of Mayor Steve Fulop, went down in flames tonight after three Fulop allies on the City Council jumped ship and voted against the measure.

The vote came after a 30-minute public hearing that found members of the audience booing any council members who voiced approval of the ordinance, which would have combined the police and fire departments, expanded the constituent-service division and paved the way for a merger of the public-works department and the autonomous Jersey City Incinerator Authority.

Tonight?s action is the first time any of Fulop?s council allies have stood in the way of one of his objectives since the mayor took office almost two months ago. It also seemed to stun top city officials in the Fulop administration, who spent 10 minutes following the vote trying to figure out how to proceed.

The measure failed 4-5, with council members Rich Boggiano, Khemraj ?Chico? Ramchal, Daniel Rivera, Joyce Watterman and Michael Yun voting against. Ramchal, Rivera and Watterman ran on Fulop?s ticket in May?s municipal election.

Fulop could not immediately be reached to comment.

Boggiano called the measure was too expansive. Ramchal said he believes the proposed changes to the DPW would lead to unnecessary job losses at the JCIA. Rivera said he has questions about the measure, but declined to specify what his questions are.

Council members Diane Coleman, Frank Gajewski, Rolando Lavarro and Candice Osborne voted in favor. Coleman, who represents Ward F, said she thinks the measure would have made managing city government ?easier and better.?

Full story at the Jersey Journal.

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I think we can all agree on pit-bulls but posting photos of Maltese dogs and trying to convince people they are in grave danger is a joke. You know it.

stop trying to make this about grave danger. it's about quality of life and you know it. your arguments are as disingenuous as they are tiresome.

If that little white fluff ball is effecting your quality of life then you have some serious hang-ups.

vvparkster wrote:
As a former supporter of both Fulop and Osborne, I view the new budget as a remarkably early double-cross by Team Fulop. My net income was reduced (via a tax increase) in order to increase the incomes of employees and new commissioners (i.e. out-of-towner McGreevey) in the Mayor's Office. Now I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop. It will most likely be a pay-to-play scandal involving a no-bid contract with another out-of-town Fulop political supporter. We need to be prepared to be disappointed by Team Fulop because corruption is alive and well in Jersey City and our taxes, let's face it, will never ever be lowered. That said, I would love for the Fulop Team to change course and prove me wrong.

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Wow. Trial by JCLIST. Remind me never to start a business here. The negativity is embarrassing, not for him, for you all.

I'm happy there's another new place in town. They'll get my business until I make my own decision as to whether the food is good, the service is good and that is all.

Well jeepers, I'm sorry we don't douchebags running businesses around here (or using the local forums for that matter). I'd rather give my money to someone who isn't an a-hole.

You're assuming a lot and that is a dangerous thing. By reading what people say on JC LIST? Or absolutely first hand information? If it's first hand information there is always a bias. I'm just saying, JCLIST isn't the first place I'd go for unbiased undouchy uncomplaining information. Where you don't patronize, dozens will but exerting the energy to complain isn't helping you or the business you want to patronize, go there and start spending your money instead of just putting down a new business with posts upon posts. Best of luck giving your money elsewhere. It's all good if it's going in to JC businesses.