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Fundraiser for family of fire victims
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As you are all aware, Jersey City lost two of our children this past week in a tragic house fire.

The Jersey City Education Association started a Go Fund Me to raise money for the mother and brother of the victims. We hope to cover all funeral expenses as well as assist them in getting everything they need to start over. Please consider donating-any amount helps. I know all of JC is heartbroken for this family's loss and hope we rally as a community to support them.


https://www.gofundme.com/f/memorial-fu ... WIixOhR_zboGaeuMoprqTFcvE

Posted on: 2021/2/13 22:00
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Soup Swap 2020!
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This Sunday might have the Super Bowl, but the Sunday after that is even better...I mean..more super. Sup

the Annual Jersey City SOUP Swap will be held on Sunday, February 9th at 2:00pm. Meet at Grace Church Van Vorst on 2nd and Erie Streets. Pre-make 4 quarts of a soup, freeze it and come meet neighbors and friends to exchange soups! Your freezer and stomach will thank you on a cold winter night when you have a wide variety of soups to quickly defrost!

The Grace Van Vorst Book Sale also takes place at that time- so bring some books to donate, and pick up a few titles to take home. (cash only)

Posted on: 2020/1/30 21:20
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2019- Soup Swap
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Drumroll please...

The 2019 Annual Jersey City Soup Swap will be held on Sunday, February 10th!

Join us at Grace Van Vorst, located at 39 Erie Street, at 2:00pm We will begin at 2:15 and be done quickly.

Bring 4-6 quarts of frozen soup- and go home with a delicious variety of soups to keep in your freezer. Perfect for lunch on a snow day, dinner on a cold night when you don't feel like cooking! There will be prizes too!

Please note that we swap soup during the weekly book sale that benefits many of the community programs sponsored by the church. Have books to donate? Bring them too! Bring a few bucks to take home some new reads.

Posted on: 2019/1/14 17:18
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Re: Catering/Private chef
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I recommend Anthony Pino, based in Hoboken.

www.adcateringevents.com


I have known him for over 20 years- he is very good.


201.222.8399

Posted on: 2018/3/6 20:02
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Re: Teacher Protests Disturbing Neighborhood
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No problem with youths near voting age expressing their support. But bringing young kids to a protest looks like exploitation to many. But I'm not the one looking for a pay increase - just the one that may vote against it....



So who elects the JC BOE? And the point was general and not specific to me, nor a single vote.

You said you weren?t looking for a pay increase - just the one who may vote against it. Sure sounded to me like you were referring to yourself, as that is what the first person is often used for.

Teachers need to keep the BOE, City, County and State electorates on their side. Exploiting young kids looks bad to a high percentage of that electorate.


Again, you saw (I?m assuming) children present at one school. If I am mistaken about the number of schools you visited to make your claims, I apologize. I believe PS 16 was the original school mentioned in this message thread. You were provided with explanations as to why the children were there- either employees own kids or children brought by their parents who chose to support teachers. You disagree with those decisions but that's about it. Time to move on.

Posted on: 2018/2/22 23:03
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Re: Teacher Protests Disturbing Neighborhood
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The kids were not just "walking and cheering". They were made to wear posters and shout out loud. Lot of people saw that on Washingotn and Grand intersection and outside Cornelia Bradford.

Just because the kids were with their parents doesnt give anyone a pass. There are parents who beat their kids as well - just because they are the parents, does it make it right? As far as using the logic of "learning from real life experience", well c'mon, you are telling that to justify pulling 4-5 years old? How many of you decided to sit in front of the kids, and told them about both the sides and then asked them "hey, so what do you think Which side is strong?"

And the teacher's union or whoever leads these protests should have said NO to including kids in these protests. Being teachers, they should have known better.


I'd say it is quite a jump to go from kids walking around their school to parents beating their kids. No need to sensationalize a situation here.

For the record, it is teachers themselves who are organizing these protests. Therefore, it is their decision to do whatever they feel like doing. Sorry if you don't agree, but I am not quite sure what gives you the authority to make statements like "being teachers, they should have known better." Known better what? What does being a teacher have to do with it? You clearly do not agree with the protests, and that is completely within your rights as a citizen to have those opinions. In the same way, teachers have the same rights and can do as they please, "knowing better" having absolutely nothing at all to do with anything.


I clearly said that "..irrespective of the merits of the case". No where I mentioned if I support the protests or not. You definitely need to go back to a school and learn reading again.

Wrong is wrong. Getting 3 years old kids to shout and hanging a protest banner from their neck, just to gather sympathy, is WRONG.


My apologies for misinterpreting your tone as one of being against the protests. I acknowledge my mistake.

However, instead of being rude and using caps lock to "yell" I will simply reiterate my main point from my previous post. You are 100% entitled to your opinion that the presence of children is wrong. Every other person is equally entitled to have his/her opinion as well. No opinion is right or wrong. Not mine. Not yours. Caps Lock does not make something TRUTH.

Posted on: 2018/2/21 13:16
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Re: Teacher Protests Disturbing Neighborhood
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No problem with youths near voting age expressing their support. But bringing young kids to a protest looks like exploitation to many. But I'm not the one looking for a pay increase - just the one that may vote against it....


Unless you are a member of the Jersey City Board of Education or a member of the Jersey City Education Association, I am not quite sure when you feel you will have the opportunity to vote on the pay increase. The negotiations teams of each party come to an agreement on a contract proposal that each feels is acceptable. The membership of the union votes to ratify or not, then it is presented to the board for approval. So unless you happen to be a member of one of the organizations, you aren't voting on anything.

Posted on: 2018/2/21 13:12
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Re: Teacher Protests Disturbing Neighborhood
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The kids were not just "walking and cheering". They were made to wear posters and shout out loud. Lot of people saw that on Washingotn and Grand intersection and outside Cornelia Bradford.

Just because the kids were with their parents doesnt give anyone a pass. There are parents who beat their kids as well - just because they are the parents, does it make it right? As far as using the logic of "learning from real life experience", well c'mon, you are telling that to justify pulling 4-5 years old? How many of you decided to sit in front of the kids, and told them about both the sides and then asked them "hey, so what do you think Which side is strong?"

And the teacher's union or whoever leads these protests should have said NO to including kids in these protests. Being teachers, they should have known better.


I'd say it is quite a jump to go from kids walking around their school to parents beating their kids. No need to sensationalize a situation here.

For the record, it is teachers themselves who are organizing these protests. Therefore, it is their decision to do whatever they feel like doing. Sorry if you don't agree, but I am not quite sure what gives you the authority to make statements like "being teachers, they should have known better." Known better what? What does being a teacher have to do with it? You clearly do not agree with the protests, and that is completely within your rights as a citizen to have those opinions. In the same way, teachers have the same rights and can do as they please, "knowing better" having absolutely nothing at all to do with anything.

Posted on: 2018/2/20 13:08
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Re: Teacher Protests Disturbing Neighborhood
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Please provide the details of this sweet contract offer...

Posted on: 2018/2/6 13:10
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Re: A Postcard View of Manhattan
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Wow. They struggled with having to take a train that...gasp...has a schedule? If only everyone on the planet was so lucky to have that be such an issue. Sheesh...

Posted on: 2018/2/5 15:38
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Re: JC Soup Swap!
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I received 2 private messages asking- so I figured I would let everyone else know to save time/effort. Thank you.

Posted on: 2018/1/16 18:17
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Re: JC Soup Swap!
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People have asked...

Before we start swapping, everyone will go around to introduce their soup- including categorizing it if it is vegan, has allergen ingredients etc...

there are PRIZES!!!

Posted on: 2018/1/16 15:37
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JC Soup Swap!
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Join us on Sunday, January 28th at 2:00 pm

Bring a minimum of 4 quarts of FROZEN soup and wrap with your fellow JC Soup Fans to fill your freezer with 4 different soups. Perfect for these freezing cold days of winter!

We will meet at the book sale at Grace Van Vorst Church at 39 Erie Street. Bring your books to donate to their sale which funds their wonderful community programs. Bring a few bucks to pick up a few new reads.

Two weeks from yesterday- please spread the word! The more soup then more we Swap!

Posted on: 2018/1/15 13:29
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Re: Cute Cold Cats In Liberty State Park
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Incorrect. This is an opinion. There is a difference. If you are so concerned about these cats, use your time and energy to find them homes instead of bashing an agency that works to help animals.

Posted on: 2018/1/3 14:10
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Re: Cute Cold Cats In Liberty State Park
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I?m not sure what you expect LHS to do. They quite simply do do not have the means to help all ?friendly? outdoor cats in JC. If they did, they would. It is easier to find additional animal rescue organizations in our area than it is to register an account to post for the first time on JC List. If someone googles ?Jersey City cat rescue? I am sure that information is available.

It is clear you are unsatisified with LHS with this situation. Time to move on as posting here is not going to accomplish anything towards the goal of helping these two cats. There are rules and procedures that the organization has in place. Just because we, the members of the public, do not understand or even agree with them, does not change anything. And really... ?on top of what they make as a shelter?? Yeah- LHS is rolling in the cash as we speak. Have you been there? Have any idea how hard the staff works for the salaries they receive? Dedication and passion for helping animals is what I see when I am there volunteering. That and nothing else. Anyone who implies differently is quite simply wrong.

Posted on: 2018/1/3 0:46
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Re: Cute Cold Cats In Liberty State Park
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LHS has successfully placed cats in warehouses, barns and other such situations when the cats are not looking to live with a family. I know they are always looking for other contacts of places for cats like this. Free rodent control!

Posted on: 2018/1/2 16:44
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Re: Cute Cold Cats In Liberty State Park
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The staff of LHS works with what limited resources they have to help the greatest number of animals and people possible. There are constant efforts to get cats (and dogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, rabbits and whatever other animals are there) adopted. LHS also works with citizens who find themselves in the unfortunate situation of having to give up their pets.

I am unclear as to what people expect LHS to do regarding the large numbers of stray cats in our city. Trust me, if they could fix the problem (no pun intended) I am more than confident they would.

Our tax dollars are already being used for general operation of the shelter, and luckily thousands of generous donors and volunteers give of their money and time each year to help our city's homeless animals. In a dream world, LHS would have a huge facility- able to take in literally every cat or other animal that needs a home. At this point, that is obviously not the case. Actually, a dream world would have no need for an animal shelter...
As a member of the public, I might not understand each policy that is in place, but I defer to the expertise and experience of the shelter administration and staff to make the decisions that best serve our community. I also volunteer at the shelter, make financial donations when I can and have fostered over 40 kittens in the past several years.

I understand that you feel there are "dozens and dozens of complaints about LHS..." and I can assure you that there are dozens and dozens of instances where LHS has literally saved lives. I would be interested in knowing what your suggestions are about how LHS can better serve homeless cats- and I am sure they would consider them as well, understanding the parameters of their realities as they plan policies and procedures for helping animals as best they can.

Thank you to those who have provided the original poster with ideas about local organizations and individuals to contact.


Posted on: 2018/1/2 15:05
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Re: Cute Cold Cats In Liberty State Park
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Except for July and August when it is winter. It doesn't get as cold as here, but it definitely gets cold!

Posted on: 2018/1/2 14:30
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Re: Cute Cold Cats In Liberty State Park
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In Buenos Aires, they took most of the cats out of the Botanical Garden to a "farm." (I miss seeing them there...)


Posted on: 2018/1/2 14:12
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Re: Police Dept. adds to the force new faces.
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Yes. The police department is unionized and negotiates their contract/salary conditions.

Posted on: 2017/12/5 14:11
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Re: Landlord question
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Thank you to all of you for your helpful suggestions. Does anyone know of a good lawyer that handles these types of questions?
Thanks!

Posted on: 2017/11/27 15:53
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Landlord question
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Hello-
This is actually me asking for a friend...not the old pretend "asking for a friend."

In their original lease (signed in Fall of 2006) tenants were to pay 1/3 of PSE&G bill for heat/hot water. The landlord never supplied a bill...tenants still live there...apparently one time he asked them for it, but never followed up.

Lease is LONG expired...and suddenly landlord has shown up with bills for approximately $7000. The tenants acknowledge signing the clause, but wonder if he can all of a sudden decide to collect. Is there any sort of past-practice statute?

I would appreciate direction of where to look for guidance. Snarky comments? Not so helpful, though I know they are entertaining here on JCLIST! Hopefully the world has more exciting issues to offer for snark potential.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Posted on: 2017/11/21 19:52
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Re: Controversy swirls around Jersey City synagogue
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Equally as amusing is the article's claim that it "generally" takes 30 minutes to get from Greenville to Williamsburg. Perhaps in a helicopter? Or if ALL OF THE CARS disappear for 30 minutes?

Posted on: 2017/5/11 16:53
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Re: Gun found at Jersey City middle school; 15-year-old charged, police say (Downtown)
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What also strikes me as sad are the statements about the kid's age. If he repeated one school year, 15 would make since to be in middle school. The gun being in school is dangerous and frightening. Focus on the real issues.

Posted on: 2017/4/26 16:02
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Re: Yvonne Outdoes Herself - Transgender Bathroom Editorial
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So because one individual declares it a mental illness, it is therefore a "fact"?
Nope. Yvonne- you are more than entitled to your OPINION on any subject, as I am as well. One scientist/doctor does not the last word make.


Posted on: 2017/4/12 16:37
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Re: Yvonne Outdoes Herself - Transgender Bathroom Editorial
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I have taught transgender students. They don't get over it either.

Posted on: 2017/4/12 15:41
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Re: St. Anthony's High School is Closing
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One reason why Catholic schools flourished in decades past is that a Catholic education was deemed to be of upmost importance by families. As a child in Hoboken, there were several Catholic elementary schools. As the community changed, families moved away, and schools began closing. The Catholic schools that served the Irish, Italian and Polish communities of decades past in JC are not staying open for a number of reasons, including the changing of the population of JC. As families from non-Catholic backgrounds move in, the need to enroll their kids in the schools dwindles.
There is no cookie-cutter reason why schools close- there are so many factors. I agree that St. Anthony's will be missed and no one can question the integrity and dedication of Coach Hurley. What a shame that the school was not able to be saved.

Posted on: 2017/4/6 15:03
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Re: Recess at schools
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As someone who worked at LCCS for 10 years until June 2016, I can not think of a time when that was true at all.

Posted on: 2017/3/16 12:27
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Pre K 3 info
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Hello Everyone- I am looking for information about the various PreK-3 programs, especially those in the Heights. Perhaps there is already a thread about this topic- just point me in the right direction.

If not, is camping out for Concordia worth it? How about Parkside near Pershing Field?

My neighbors would be grateful for any insight you can offer. Thanks so much.

Have a great day.

Posted on: 2017/3/7 12:05
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Re: SOUP SWAP 2017!
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Just a reminder that Soup Swap is next weekend! This weekend would be a great time to make your soup!

I know that it is also the SOUPER BOWL, get it? =) We will be done in plenty of time to get your football snacks in the oven!

See you all next Sunday!

Posted on: 2017/1/27 13:29
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