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Re: tax reval result on a Google Map

#91

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according to this map, the Gannon luxury condo complex on First Street (completed about 4 years ago) got a tax decrease.

what the what?

Posted on: 2018/3/7 19:21

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Re: Where can I drop off an old TV plus other electronics in Jersey City??

#92

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we just dropped off four(!) old printers for recycling at Best Buy, and got four coupons for 15% off a new printer.

I believe they do the same for all electronics.

meanwhile, if anyone would like one of our three unused coupons, PM me.

Posted on: 2018/1/27 18:39

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Re: Is Downtown JC next? Out-Of-Town Drivers Banned From Using Leonia As Shortcut

#93

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brewster wrote:
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jc_dweller wrote:
Am I understanding this correctly:
Move 14C tolls to the CC drive exit.
Add a new toll on the turnpike east of CC Drive (say, 14D)
Anyone who enters HT within x minutes of exiting 14A, B, or C gets charged (significantly) more than the person who goes from 14D to HT?

If so, I like it.
Only thing I don't like is TPK would get that $ rather than JC.

No moving of tolls, just new "express lane" type readers past the Columbus exit that catch the tags as they pass so they know when the cars get to the HT who used the 12th st ramp and not LSP or Columbus.

drivers can simply remove their EZ pass after going through the 14C toll, and replace it before going through the Holland.

Posted on: 2018/1/23 3:07

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Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)

#94

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JCGuys wrote:
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val7101 wrote:
For WTC commuters shut out at Grove:
Take the Newark train back to Harrison not JSQ. JSQ is frequently as bad as Grove now and Harrison is only 3 minutes away and frequently much more civilized. It's pretty annoying to take the train backward to JSQ and still get shut out of one or two trains. Particularly between 8 and 9am.

This is a troll post. It's like 15 minutes to Harrison. 15 minutes back to Journal Square, and it's not an easy transfer -- you might even have to exit the system to get back in.

yeah I read that and thought the "3" was surely a typo, as it's closer to 30 minutes roundtrip.

Posted on: 2018/1/11 14:28

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Re: Mail service downtown

#95

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I got mail today. Sure, it was my neighbor's mail but hey, baby steps.

Posted on: 2018/1/6 22:36

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Re: Please remember to feed the birds.

#96

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Quote:

tern wrote:
I thought it was tuppence a bag?

Robin.

slow-clap

Posted on: 2018/1/5 18:01

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Re: The 17 most popular New Jersey restaurants of 2017

#97

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srs7191 wrote:
City Diner, really? The food is bland (if not gross) and some of the staff are an olive short of a pizza.

Then again, not a fan of several of the JC establishments listed here. Orale was overpriced, and I cannot abide places that make it so loud you cannot hear who you are dining with (Porta, South House - though I must say I enjoyed the food at SH)

Personally, I'm a fan of Amelia's, White Star, Satis, Light Horse Tavern. Mantra for Indian, Taste of North China for Chinese.

Yet to find a Mexican joint that I like. Three Coffee Beans has come closest (delivery), but that's hit and miss.

Agreed on City Diner. (Why can't Jersey City have an actual diner-diner?) South House is actually pretty good on like a Tuesday. You can hear your companions, the staff is friendly, and their drinks are surprisingly well-crafted. Taqueria will always be our go-to Mexican. The little outpost on Grove/Bay is always crowded, with good reason. But if you can belly up to the 5-seat bar, you'll be glad you did. And we've had a couple of great breakfasts at that Mexican place on the corner of Barrow and Bright.

Posted on: 2018/1/4 3:29

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Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)

#98

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hamhock wrote:
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iGreg wrote:
Well now when trying to get on a train @ 33rd station it is packed out with riders coming up from 23rd who already grabbed a seat.

Amazing how when doors opened half the ppl in the car stayed in place, maybe it's a life hack I'll need to start doing as well.

I used to do that on hot summer late evenings from 9th Street - why wait for the same train to come back down 15 minutes later packed full of people? Ride in comfort.

Yeah this is my late-night go-to maneuver, as well.

Posted on: 2018/1/3 4:10

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Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)

#99

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Quote:

hamhock wrote:
Quote:
iGreg wrote:
Well now when trying to get on a train @ 33rd station it is packed out with riders coming up from 23rd who already grabbed a seat.

Amazing how when doors opened half the ppl in the car stayed in place, maybe it's a life hack I'll need to start doing as well.

I used to do that on hot summer late evenings from 9th Street - why wait for the same train to come back down 15 minutes later packed full of people? Ride in comfort.

Yeah this is my late-night go-to maneuver, as well.

Posted on: 2018/1/3 4:10

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Re: PATH (pathetic attempt at transporting humans)

#100

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Can anyone explain the logic behind the elevator at Grove Street? I'm actually surprised this hasn't come up before.

To call the elevator, one must push - AND THEN HOLD - the button, until the elevator arrives.

Once on the damn thing, the passenger must push and hold the button until the elevator reaches its destination. Let go, and you're stuck between floors. And it's not just pushing the button, you really have to lean into it, hard.

It is an awkward maneuver for the able-bodied. I cannot imagine how an elderly person with a walker or a wheelchair-bound passenger could comfortably accomplish this.

I used the elevator because I had my hands full of heavy luggage. Oh hey, there's a button I need to press and hold my full body weight into. Handy.

In typical Port Authority manner, they've taken something simple, and made it complicated.

And how is this even ADA-compliant?

Posted on: 2018/1/2 16:56

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Re: Ex-federal inmate opens cafe in Jersey City

#101

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I wish this man every ounce of good luck possible. would be great to see McGreevey's program succeed.

Posted on: 2017/12/22 10:12

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Re: Lawsuit alleges ex-employee endured sexual assault, harassment at N.J. eatery (WB)

#102

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hero69 wrote:
of course, sexual assault is just plain wrong...but if she was late several times, why shouldn't she be fired?

there really is no legitimate "but" after "sexual harassment is wrong."

Posted on: 2017/12/21 6:53

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Re: AirBnB taking much-needed rentals off the market

#103

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caj11 wrote:
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JCbiscuit wrote:
There is a brand-new building at 222 First Street that was advertised as Luxury Rentals. One year after opening, nobody has moved in, and all of the units are listed online as short-term vacation rentals.

With the housing crunch DTJC is facing, what can be done to prevent more apartment buildings from turning into ad-hoc hotels?

DeeDee's Lofts at Grove

It's the capitalist society we live in and the free market. Deal with it. Obviously the owner thought it was more lucrative to rent the units out as an AirBnB......
As long as they pay all the necessary taxes and follows the zoning rules, I see no problems with this.

it's even more lucrative to run a bar. maybe I can turn my place into a speakeasy?

this developer got a permit - and tax rate - for an apartment building, and he opened a hotel. his neighbors expected new neighbors, and instead got an endless parade of transients.

JC needs to crack down on this like NYC has, and hold Airbnb to its original intent: facilitating rental of one's spare room or temporarily vacant home.

Posted on: 2017/12/7 2:36

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Re: Jersey City’s priciest rental is this $11K/month penthouse

#104

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that layout is bonkers

Posted on: 2017/12/1 2:55

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Re: PSE&G: is this even legal?

#105

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JCGuys wrote:
Maybe it's something the building management failed to do? They need access to the meters and its building management's job to ensure that's happening. Not directly neighbor's fault, in my opinion.

true. that was me jumping to conclusions. regardless of the source of their frustration, for a major utility company to take it out (or at least threaten to) on customers who've always been in good standing is, to me, just outrageous.

Posted on: 2017/11/27 18:47

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PSE&G: is this even legal?

#106

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I received a letter from PSE&G stating that there is a problem in our building that requires them to shut off one of their meters, and since all of their attempts to gain access have failed, they plan to cut power and gas to the entire building.

I imagine this is due to my neighbor not paying her bill, and then not answering the door. she's a bit....intense, so I want no part of this, and resent PSE&G putting the onus on my household to give them access to her meter.

I'm letting the management company handle this. but how is it legal for a utility company to threaten to turn off the power and gas of customers who pay their bills on time??

Posted on: 2017/11/27 18:41

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Re: Downtown Jersey City Thieves Stealing from Porches !!!!

#107

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Eagles91 wrote:
If you establish a good relationship with a neighborhood shop, you can always ask to have packages delivered there instead. it's been much more convenient to pick up a package a block away versus having to drive to Secaucus as I did in the past.

or get a box at Post Net on Grove Street. that has saved me a whole lot of hassle.

if you don't receive enough packages to warrant the expense, they'll accept them for about $3-$5, depending on size.

Posted on: 2017/11/27 18:16

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Re: Downtown Jersey City Thieves Stealing from Porches !!!!

#108

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TheJSQuare wrote:
So the UPS and USPS employees know about the two women with the shopping carts stealing packages, but nobody has told the postal police (or real police)? Come on...

"The cops are aware" wrote the original poster.

Posted on: 2017/11/27 0:51

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Re: Garbage collection

#109

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Also, sometimes they collect as early as 11pm. so if you get home late and don't see anything left in front of your neighbors' houses, you've probably missed it.

Posted on: 2017/11/26 19:25

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Re: What happened to Poplar Farms?

#110

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maybe the folks at the farmers market can shed some light on it?

https://www.facebook.com/downtownjcfarmersmarket/?fref=mentions

Posted on: 2017/11/21 22:53

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Re: Dolya Blini Cafe

#111

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fikonj wrote:
I see from the website they are using whole wheat flour. What a missed opportunity to satisfy the gluten free crowd! I thought blinis were traditionally made from buckwheat?

must we constantly thwart natural selection?

Posted on: 2017/11/20 19:50

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Re: Alternatives for getting to JFK airport from Jersey City Thanks in advance.

#112

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Quote:

bodhipooh wrote:
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JCGuys wrote:
I've often tried to figure out this puzzle with no success.

PATH to 33rd, walk to Penn Station, LIRR to Jamaica, JFK AirTrain. :(

Hands down the best solution available. Seriously, don't even bother looking for alternatives. It is 75-90 minutes from DTJC to JFK. I have done it multiple times, without issues. During weekends it is cheaper, as you can take advantage of the LIRR CityTicket option, which means you pay ~4.00 for the LIRR, plus PATH, plus AirTrain. About $12 in total. I have done it before in 75 minutes, but it depends on connections and a bit of luck. Worst case scenario, barring any crazy, unexpected problems, it will take you 90 minutes.

I've made better time doing PATH > WTC > A train > AirTran.

but that's the route the original poster is trying to avoid.

Posted on: 2017/11/19 21:36

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Re: Rolon's Bar Closed?

#113

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Oh this makes me sad. Good bar. Considerate neighbors. A rarity in DTJC.

Posted on: 2017/11/19 0:54

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Re: Tripping Over Tombstones

#114

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JCman24 wrote:
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I_heart_JC wrote:
I wonder if the people complaining about how this space is maintained have ever offered to lift a shovel to help out?

My guess is no.

Lol... It's telling that your best argument is something that you just made up.

Okay, so I'll see you there!
http://www.jerseycitycemetery.org/volunteers.html

Posted on: 2017/11/15 20:29

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Re: Tripping Over Tombstones

#115

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I wonder if the people complaining about how this space is maintained have ever offered to lift a shovel to help out?

My guess is no.

Posted on: 2017/11/15 18:13

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Re: New store in Newport Mall… Flying Tiger Copenhagen

#116

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bodhipooh wrote:
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JadedJC wrote:
Does this mean hygge has reached JC? We'll be all woolen socks, crackling fireplaces and mugs of gl?gg this winter.

One could only hope, but no...
But, by all means, keep that glogg flowing! ;)

I am one cup of gl?gg away from achieving Maximum Hygge.

Posted on: 2017/11/14 22:02

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Re: BURGER EATERY on 1st & Erie

#117

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Anybody else notice more than a name change with this place? We tried a couple of times, but Vintage Burgers just don't taste as good, and the overall atmosphere is kind of depressing.

I hope they pull it together.

Posted on: 2017/11/14 21:15

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Re: Dear Person Stealing Tiny Flower Pots from Our Stoop...

#118

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I've had to chain my flowerpots to my railing to keep them from walking away.

My stoop looks like an S&M den, in bloom.

Posted on: 2017/5/15 21:49

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Re: Traffic Lights in JC Are All Out of Sync

#119

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there's a SUPER dangerous situation going on at the corner near Five Guys (Columbus and Warren Streets).

when you're crossing Columbus on the east side of the intersection, walking south, away from Five Guys, the walk signal coincides with the left turn signal, putting pedestrians right into the path of southbound cars turning left onto Columbus from Warren.

the signal, with its green left-turn arrow and white walking man, is literally telling people to cross while it's telling drivers to drive through that same crosswalk.

it's a tragedy waiting to happen.

I've reported it on see click fix, with no results. also posted photos on assorted facebook community groups. nada.

who do I reach out to?

Posted on: 2017/1/5 4:21

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Re: Tractor trailer crashes into gazebo in Hamilton Park

#120

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Yvonne wrote:
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OneSkirt wrote:
Don't like SEMI TRUCKS crashing into your parks?? Join SAFE STREETS JC tomorrow Dec. 13 to urge Mayor Fulop to make Traffic Safety a REAL priority.

7:30-9pm
Gallo Center, Lincoln Park
Traffic Safety Meeting with Mayor Fulop

Didn't the guy crash deliberately? All the safety in the world will not stop a deliberate act.

point taken. we should just give up on safety measures entirely.

Posted on: 2016/12/13 17:51

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