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Very strange - isn't the place exactly the same as it was when it was named Powerhouse Lounge? Disclaimer, I have never been inside but have walked by many times while big doors were wide open.

I wish something cool would open there. Could be a great place for live music or just a big destination/theme type of bar.

I've walked by there two Fridays in a row during peak happy hour time and the place is barely half full.

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A portion of this thread was removed that contained a handful of 1st time posters who were clearly smearing this business. I imagine my original post was included with those removed. If you are not a part of a concerted effort to troll these people than I apologize for insinuating such. It's just a shitty thing to do to any business and sounds personal.

Yvonne wrote:
I usually watch the Catholic network EWTN, and a program came on about same sex attraction. It was 5 men and 2 woman. All seven decided to lead a chaste life, although many mentioned they are still attracted to the same sex. The men said an older male had sex with them at 13 or 14 years of age and the women said they were afraid of the abuse they saw in domestic violence with men and started dating women. If there was a link to the show I would post it.
The bottom line is, Catholics do not pray away gayness.
Also, I picked up I believe People's Magazine awhile back waiting in a doctor's office many years ago. It quoted the former partner of Anthony Perkins, apparently, Anthony was getting some flack from the gay community for going for treatment for his "gayness." His former partner told the community to leave Anthony alone because he was unhappy as a gay male. Anthony Perkins was still alive when this article came out. Do I think children should be subjected to this? No, but adults, like Anthony Perkins should have that choice. I understand the Archdiocese of Newark runs that program on living a chaste lifestyle called Courage.

trambone wrote:
Also what is with all the Shoprite hate? They have a decent variety of produce that can satisfy multiple flavor palettes. The produce they have is for the most part fresh and ripe. Unlike the local Pathmarks, in Jersey City, which I have seen many pieces of produce molding and starting to rot remain on the shelves. The fish counter, appy, and butcher department have a wide array of products that are well butchered. Unlike the A&P the shoprite is still priced for a middle to upper middle class family.

The A&P and Pathmark are both way overpriced for the quality of the goods they sell.

tommyc_37 wrote:
Can any insiders provide an update on the Embankment? Are we any closer to this becoming a park than we were 6 months ago?

suzychapstick wrote:
Interesting! I have used progressive for the past five years. After using that plug-in sort of thing for six months, I've saved significantly. I, too, live in 07302. I wonder if I should give them a shout to see about the renewal. ...

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Just had a very interesting discussion with Progressive. My insurance rate went down by over a third at this renewal... I needed to chat with a rep about another issue, but inquired why I had such a significant drop and she said the main reason was
the associated liability of my zip code has improved (07302).

I am interested to know if anyone else has seen a similar? We all know the 'dynamics' of JC have changed (esp downtown)... and this seems to be quantitative proof.

craigslistdiva wrote:
Terrible finishes, terrible construction, not built to code (microwaves are super high), cheap HVAC systems - very high cost of operation. I can keep going. Unfortunate how shitty it is based on the location and the so called "experts" involved!

cuse04 wrote:
not only is it excessive (considering all the new stop signs in the area), but it also seems to be contributing to the cluster-f that already is rush hour traffic on erie getting to the tunnel. you have to go so slowly over it, that traffic backs up to 6th street and no one can get through the intersection before the light changes.

JoeGee wrote:
Iphone 6 at ATT Newport

Supposedly there is a line forming outside somewhere for it. Anyone know where it is? Also 2 questions, 1. What are the chances of a footlocker-esque spat of violence occurring and 2, does anyone know any professional line standers I can hire for the night?

PS I do not trust Paco and Taco.

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They are opposed because they weren't a part of the decision making process to put these on the streets. The one woman is also opposed because she is is trying to make the area a Designated Historic District and has said in writing that she does not feel that speed humps would "fit the look and feel of [a historic neighborhood]". Then she flat out denied she ever said that when I called that out to the audience. Um, dtjc got humps in the hisoric district area and there is nothing in historic district guidelines against speed humps. (This is also the same woman who is trying to push through this designation with a small group of supporters for a wide swath of Ward B without involving the appropriate council people in the process or adequately announcing the handlful of public meetings being held on it...also not fully notifying all homeonwers in the proposed district that this is underway and what the process is...smh). Such a bunch of crap.

And while I can appreciate that the Councilmen were trying to do damage control on the horrible rollout, I'm horrified in how they came to a decision to remove it. On the fly, right there at the meeting, they told the Traffic guys to remove it this Friday. I am left to wonder if Council people have that authority to do that in that manner. Isn't there a process to reverse a public works project since lots of money and safety issues are at stake? I've alerted the Mayor's office that Council are taking matters into their own hands with little to no analysis. We shall see.

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The problem is that the speedbumps were not painted so you can NOT see them at night. I hit one on St. Paul's just after you make the left off of Tonnele Ave getting off 1/9. They are HUGE as well...ridiculous you cannot see these at night..you can't blame this on drivers...

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Just a definitional question -- how long does someone have to have lived in JC to be considered an older timer in the context of this discussion?

Old Timer status is not just living in JC for any length of time. You have certain criteria which helps you qualify for Old Timer Status.
Living in an old house with a leaky roof and sewers backing up every time it rains +2.
Having a dive bar on your block +2.
Having the patrons of the dive bar trying to break into your house or car at 3 AM +5.
Paying RE taxes on a 1988 assessment on your house while everyone else is paying taxes on a current assessment +5.
Whining about how everyone, but not you, should pay more in taxes to fix the sewers on your block and cover the budget gap +8.

There are more but I haven't thought of them yet.

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maybe the law firm had experience with this type of thing? $35k is a freaking bargain for lawyers.

If it were for a full-blown trial on some injury claim of some sort against the city, maybe. To conduct a study on why we should abolish the parking authority, not so much. I'm certain a law firm in Jersey City could have handled this, and for less money. You know, I'm sure the lawyers spent a lot of time stuck in traffic driving between Parsippany and Jersey City for meetings at the city hall, and every minute of that time was billable too (the two places are not far apart, but sometimes there is serious gridlock, having commuted on that route for many years).

I also think a more run-of-the-mill management consulting firm in the area could have done this work as well for less money, because from the sounds of it, much of the study wasn't actual legal work anyway. The law firm could have been consulted on some issues (i.e. legalities associated with issuing tickets) but it seems like the city got hosed on this one, as it all too often happens.

Time to check the state election commission reports and see how much this law firm donated to mayoral and council member campaigns.

It's pretty obvious you've never had to hire a lawyer for something.

Also, this wasn't just a "study" that the lawyers were conducting. they obviously had to file paperwork and probably do a bunch of hearings with the NJ Civil Service Commission. Draw up documents dealing with termination of board members, integration of existing employees into other agencies, legal stuff to deal with the dissolution of the corporation, where assets go, all that stuff. I can't guess at the specifics, but there's a lot more to it than "a study" and $35k is really cheap for lawyers to do that kind of work, especially considering the amount of savings involved.

I have hired a lawyer, whenever I bought or sold my personal residence. Also when I was getting a deck built on my place needed to navigate the local zoning board. I used a Jersey City lawyer in all but one case. In any case, I wasn't spending taxpayers' money.

Maybe Weiner Lezniak was the best firm for the job, I don't know. The article also didn't report all of the things you mentioned about what the law firm had to do, it just sounded like they prepared a study that a consulting firm could do. But if what you say is true, I stand corrected. It just annoys me that both the Healy and now Fulop administrations, couldn't be bothered to use a law firm in Jersey City, but, as the article states, the "politically connected" Weiner Lesniak. Florio Kenney, in Hoboken, gets a lot of the city's legal work. Judging by the name of the firm, they must be "politically connected" as well. Then I remember the city used some firm in Secaucus, Chasen Leyner I think, to defend against a lawsuit filed by the former Atomic Wings owner over all the delays in opening.

There may have been no law firm in the city that could handle the work assocaited with the parking authority, but since it was a "no bid" contract, it also sounds like the city made no effort to find out. If they're going to spend our tax dollars, they could at least be making an effort to spend them at a local business. I know local businesses can't provide all of the city's needed services, or always do the best job, but it seems like the city could be making more of an effort to spend its tax revenues back in its own community.