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Too bad the restaurant isn't in the Bank location. What a crappy place for a bank - does nothing for the block to sitck a bank on that corner!
Posted on: 2008/11/17 19:54
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Re: KIOSK BADGERING AT NEWPORT MALL
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I'm glad to hear that others are perpelxed by the "cheerleaders" on the roadside. I was never a cheerleader, but when fundraising as a child for whatever I WAS involved in, we never held buckets to passing by cars without "earning" it. Wash a car, bake a cookie, do SOMETHING!
And as far as the boys in the parking lot (I'm talking to you, Target) selling candies out of a big box, that is just insane. Does Target (or wherever) not have the power to stop this from happening on their property??
Posted on: 2008/11/17 19:51
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Re: Extremely dangerous and irresponsible conduct of PATH train service Halloween night 2008
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this sounds like a nightmare. I was on the PATH around the same time, and I now realize how lucky I was to have taken the train from WTC.Quote:
Posted on: 2008/11/3 14:37
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Re: Participate in the campaign to get better PATH service - fixmypath.com
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CLicking on the "it gets worse" and then saying "no" to the Newport issues STILL sends a letter out complaining about the Newport station. (Which, of course, you only figure out after hitting send and get sent a copy of your letter.)
Posted on: 2008/10/29 19:42
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Re: Participate in the campaign to get better PATH service - fixmypath.com
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The site is a scam. Same thing happened to me - I said I didn't agree with the need to invest in Newport, but the letter sent on my behalf still mentioned newport. I wanted to complain but only after the fact realized that the webiste has NO contact or identification information. Definately avoid this site, it's bad BAD news.
Posted on: 2008/10/29 14:19
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Re: Rear Addition - Neighbors Windows?
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You guys are confusing zoning code with building code. You need to comply with BOTH.
Posted on: 2008/10/21 14:31
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Re: Lucky Laundromat
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Normally I'd agree with you, but another lady in there inquired about the situation and the employee shrugged her shoulders with a "too bad" attitude and proceeded to drop quarters in the last 4 machines that had been loaded with drop-offs. I would think that she'd leave 1/2 of the machines open for walk-ins, but i guess not! (There wasn't a dryers issue, there was a washers issue, but same difference)
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Posted on: 2008/10/13 19:27
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Re: Politician driving around yelling on Loudspeakers
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OH MY GOSH! That makes it 100x worse!
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Posted on: 2008/10/13 19:03
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Does anyone have any experience with the Lucky Laundromat on Jersey Ave. across from the C-Town?
I've found that their dryers don't dry well (you have to use the ones closer to the front of the building to get a good warm dry, which are typically used by the owners doing drop-off loads). Also, today one of the employees was using ALL of the washing machines. In other words, only drop-off was getting done, and if you went in to do your own laundry, you were S.O.L. I saw 4 people come in and leave after discovering this. Are they normally this unprofessional or is it my bad luck??
Posted on: 2008/10/13 18:54
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Re: Politician driving around yelling on Loudspeakers
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I'd vote for this reggae guy before I voted for Frank the Pizza Guy! He's more articulate and at least his truck blasts happiness and not mumble-jumble!
It bugs me enough when politicans do this loudspeaker thing in the days leading up to an election (yes, enough to change my vote), but to start a full month ahead is just unacceptable.
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Politician driving around yelling on Loudspeakers
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Anyone know who the politican is who has people driving around JC yelling messages out of their car on loudspeakers? They've driven down my street several times this week, and I find it obnoxious. If a politican is so blatant to interfere with what was an otherwise beautiful and quiet saturday on our block before he's even elected, how unconcerned will he (she) be once in office?
I'd like to know who it is so I can NOT vote for them. And I vote.... And isn't there some kind of rule against noise pollution?
Posted on: 2008/10/11 17:33
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Re: PATH Service - Action Needed
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I just signed it "YES" increased service is a priority, "NO" additional entrances at Newport is not. Not that I oppose it, but with the whole WTC debacle, there has got to be a better funding plan than just a new Pavonia entrance...
Posted on: 2008/10/7 16:45
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Re: Profiles on Jersey Ave.
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Hmmm. I don't buy it, but if they are in fact legit, I wish them luck (pending a new sign).
Posted on: 2008/10/6 13:14
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What is the PROFILES store on Jersey Ave.? The sign lists so many things, I can't possibly imagine what they are. Is this a cover-up for something, um, less legit? And why is the sign magenta? It is fugly!
Posted on: 2008/10/1 16:07
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Re: No more passageway? Developer's protest may alter Newark Ave. redevelopment
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Alb, I think that some of your ideas are good ones.
The idea of relocating the paseo isn?t in and of itself a bad idea. The great thing about the proposed location is (in my opinion ) the block of Newark between Barrow and Grove is really long so this would break things up. Also I think it?s a benefit that it?s not a wide lot. I know some people think it?s too tight. But I think that it?s more intimate. That?s a matter of opinion, I realize that. But I think that a very wide space (like the width of a normal street) would be too wide. I am not certain what the lots are that you are referring to by World Fruit, but my concern there would be that it connects Newark and Bay (or is that first??) and the back street isn?t commercial. The paseo that they are talking about now would connect Newark and Columbus, with Columbus turning into stores and wider sidewalks, so that it would be more shopping (not the ?highway? that we have now). That makes more sense than connecting it to a residential street. The idea of the paseo on the roof I think is bad for the merchants just because they want lots of street activity and people milling around, walking to and fro, and moving that to the roof would take away from that. Also how do you have restaurants on a roof if people live below? But I think that this kind of thinking could give some good ideas and alternatives. Quote:
Posted on: 2008/9/24 16:03
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I'm curious as to how this can be correct since they haven't had their meeting yet to vote!
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Posted on: 2008/9/24 14:19
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I think that has become readily apparent. We all want what is best for our neighborhood, and while we may disagree on what THAT is, some people are clearly either not revealing who they are/what their interests are/who they have cahoots with, or they're just out to pick a fight. It's unfortunate because I think we all (most) would like the big picture to be achieved (a better downtown) but hidden alliances bring everything into question and even what would otherwise be a good/creative/exciting idea is tarnished by alterior motives.
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While I think this was said in jest, based on what some people are saying here, this couldn't be more true!
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Posted on: 2008/9/22 22:17
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The problem with this train of thought is that you're assuming if the money isn't spent on the Newark Plan with Paseo that it will be on the streetscape improvements. The two are unrelated and funding for one does not defer to the other in the event of the paseo not happening. Funding comes from different sources and often times from grants, if I understand correctly, which are not transferrable from one to the other or not applicable to both
Posted on: 2008/9/22 18:35
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For the millionth time, there is not at this point in time Eminent Domain! The city wants to BUY the property from DelForno. This is what they said at the meeting and you can see it on JC1!!!!! And not forcibly buy it, but agreeably buy it.Quote:
Posted on: 2008/9/22 18:19
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The idea of closing Barrow street is ludacris. Why would we want to cut down on the circulation of the city?
And who out there actually thinks DelForno would build something? that's laughable.
Posted on: 2008/9/22 16:48
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Re: No more passageway? Developer's protest may alter Newark Ave. redevelopment
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Opposition to this is so silly. This is a nice looking plan! those who oppose this should quit complaining about how trashy newark ave. is. we all agree that the street needs an upgrade, but then when people try to do something about it, everyone has one complaint or another. There is no reason to oppose a "nook" of cafes. No, vagrants will not hang out there because it would/could be gated (nicely) at off-hours. The plan that the city put forth wasn't even for eminent domain so that is not even on the table at this point. The plan was to buy the lot from the DelForno's. That means that if they won't sell it, a new plan needs to be made. There can't just suddenly be eminent domain, the law doesn't work that way, there are steps and the process wasn't put in place for eminent domain. Crying and begging for upgrades to the Avenue is just pointless if when someone comes around to do something, you complain. ANd by the way, the paseo has nothing to do with the street improvements - they can go hand in hand but the approval or denial or delay of one doesn't have anything to do with the other.
Posted on: 2008/9/20 23:44
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To clarify a point of confusion, the paseo involves NO eminent domain. Should the City choose to have a paseo, the property would be PURCHASED at fair market value from the owner.
Also, if anyone is unsure about a paseo (whether it would work or what one is), City Planning showed council a VERY good video about how paseos work and you can sometimes see it on channel 1. It would be a passageway of cafes, etc. Not an alley. If you've been to Europe or South America, you have no doubt been in one.
Posted on: 2008/9/15 13:30
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Re: ob/gyn recommendations needed
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I've never heard of any of them. But, I would, hands down and without hesitation, recommend Dr. Thomas Miglaccio in Hoboken (Washington and 6th). The office is Brescia and Miglaccio. His bedside manner is very professional but approachable.
Plus, they just moved into a new and very nice office.
Posted on: 2008/9/3 20:07
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Re: Will Jersey City Pay for Pothole Tire Popping?
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I have been successfully reimbursed on more than one occasion. Have a picture of the pothole and your car damage. exact location is required.
I don't remember the department who handles this but the contact person's name with the city is Bill Mauer and you can probably call the city clerk to get his number. Update: the office is RISK MANAGEMENT as noted by poster "heights" a few messages up. That's who you gotta talk to....
Posted on: 2008/9/1 22:31
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Re: Can anyone recommend some great Christian churches in the Jersey City area?
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I used to attend the Journey NY (previously mentioned on this site) and enjoyed it. The only reason I left is that it was too big for my taste. It meets in the Manhattan Center, so easily accessible from the path. I also tried the Journey Jersey City but didn't like it so much.
I currently (though not as frequently as I would like to) attend the Village Church, in Greenwich Village on W. 11th St., meeting in a 7th Day Adventist Church. It's presbyterian, youthful (people in the 30s are probably the average, but college kids as well as grown families abound). Id' recommend it. I've been in your shoes. WHen I first moved here I tried congregations in JC and Hoboken and was sadly dismayed.
Posted on: 2008/9/1 22:28
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Re: Lefrak Adding 360 Apartments at Newport
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it's crazy that newport is still getting tax incentives for their construction. Yes, some of their new buildings are nicer, but the city really should insist that Newport contribute more to the city as a whole. Or do they? All I see is a relatively exclusionary neighborhood. If they get this incentive they should embrace being part of JC. Spruce up the mall parking garage along Marin at a minimum!!!!!
Posted on: 2008/8/21 12:49
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This project is different than the St. Boniface project. Just mentioning that so nobody gets confused.
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Posted on: 2008/8/21 12:44
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Wow just yesterday I saw a car double booted! one from JC Parking and one of their own! (One on front and one on rear wheel).
Posted on: 2008/8/16 15:41
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