Re: Safe to live in the Heights (Concord & St. Paul's)?
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We've lived in the heights for over 7 years now and do not feel unsafe. I walk to the gym alone at about 5:45 am 3 times a week and my biggest issue is the skunks that come out... they are not afraid of people!
I actually was just remarking to my husband the other day how I haven't heard of any crime happening in a long time. Even the graffiti situation has seem to have gotten under control, although that does get worse in the winter. When we first moved in there would be a random shooting or stabbing at the park, or a random mugging or break-in (very sporadically, like once or twice a year) but honestly in the last year I haven't heard about anything.
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Re: Summit Avenue Business JC Heights (Crowdsourcing)
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I still think the Heights is lacking a good sit down restaurant. One with a cozy atmosphere, consistently delicious food, and great service.
If you could replicate The Hamilton Inn but in the Heights, my family and I would be there every Friday! I know a liquor license is expensive so you could also follow the Madame Claude model and have people BYOB. Best of luck to you whatever you decide. It's exciting times in the Heights.
Posted on: 2014/11/29 13:08
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Re: 95 percent of the people in Jersey City are good and five percent are bad...
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I think labeling 5% of the population as "bad" is not right. There are bad people and people who make bad decisions. I think committing crime, especially non-violent crime, does not make you a bad person necessarily. That seems like a very sloppy and juvenile way to think and give direction.
Posted on: 2014/6/12 15:51
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Re: Palisade Avenue - going downhill?
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Yes. Ever since they put those red signs on the buildings it's been a green light for graffiti "artists" or taggers or whatever it is. It looks horrible. I agree. And I hate being down on the Heights as I love this neighborhood but something has to be done about this main thoroughfare. It looks like garbage.
Posted on: 2014/1/17 19:21
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Re: Decent Gym In The Heights?
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Depending where in the Heights you live, you could consider joining the Sky Club which is right down the 100 steps on 2nd street in Hoboken. They have a full gym, classes, nice pool and playroom for babies and kids. It's semi-fancy but when I went there I found the price reasonable. That was about 6 years ago, so not sure how it is now.
http://www.skyclubfitness.com/Sky_Clu ... ness_and_Spa/Welcome.html
Posted on: 2013/12/30 18:21
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Re: What does the future hold for The Heights?
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Posted on: 2013/12/18 15:20
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Re: What does the future hold for The Heights?
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Not so sure about that. As an investment I think we will get a better ROI on our 2-family house in 10 years, compared to the condo we almost bought at Dixon Mills. 2br condo for $425k at Dixon Mills will most likely not be worth $850k in 10 years. Our 2 family house that we bought for 300k, might be worth close to 600k in 10 years. (fingers crossed)
Posted on: 2013/12/17 21:39
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Re: What does the future hold for The Heights?
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If I worked on the LES I would probably path from Hoboken to 9th street and switch to west 4th subway one block away and take f train. To get to Hoboken path i would either walk (via 100 steps.. !) or 87 bus. My my guestimate, it would take about 40-50 minutes. The Hoboken Path train is really fast.
Posted on: 2013/12/17 20:28
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Re: What does the future hold for The Heights?
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Yes. I've done it several times. One day, I forgot my work laptop at home. Came all the way in, turned around, got it, came back. My co-workers couldn't believe how fast. Just recently I came to work, left at lunchtime, went to my son's school in JC for a performance, then came back to work. All by Public transportation. no big deal.
Posted on: 2013/12/17 18:42
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Re: What does the future hold for The Heights?
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Yes. It's true. And, there are people who live in Northern Hoboken who rely on the bus into the city or bus to PATH. So, in the Heights we use bus to the PATH too. It's no big deal.
Posted on: 2013/12/17 17:10
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Re: What does the future hold for The Heights?
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Weehawken, Union City, Edgewater, Guttenberg, Fort Lee are all places near Manhattan that do not rely on subways or Path trains and are doing really well economically. The Heights is along the same line (literally, the Palisades cliff)
Posted on: 2013/12/17 17:03
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Re: 30-Year-Old HC Man Killed in Short Hills Mall Car Jacking
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And then meanwhile, we problems like this in our white culture http://www.salon.com/2013/12/07/polic ... s_killed_man_for_thrills/
Posted on: 2013/12/17 13:20
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Re: Jitney Route Map?
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You just flag them down and ask. There are definitely no maps.
Posted on: 2013/12/16 17:46
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Re: What does the future hold for The Heights?
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I commute from the Heights every day to midtown Manhattan and I think of it as a piece of cake. I take the New York jitney in the morning ($3) which is usually a 25 minute ride. I get a seat EVERY single day. When I take the jsq PATH I can't believe how much it stresses me out.
Coming home, I either take the jitney again (usually a longer ride but for only $2.50) or I take the Hoboken Path to the 87 bus. I pretty much always get a seat on both. The Hoboken Path is so fast. It's like 10 minutes or something from 33rd. The 87 bus has been much more reliable and is fairly quick - 10 to 15 minutes. I think my neighborhood is the most under rated place on the planet. But I kind of like it that way. The people that do get it are usually pretty cool and interesting. There is such a great sense of community in our neighborhood. Will it change? I'm not sure. But I'm not sure I really want it to. We have a car so going out is easy. Cabs from downtown and Hoboken are cheap. Life in the Heights is great for my family and I.
Posted on: 2013/12/13 21:40
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Re: What are the red signs on abandoned buildings in JC Heights?
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I thought too it had something to do with being condemned but then I saw one on the building on the corner of Ferry and Webster which looks like a newly (newer) renovated place with people living there. So maybe it is about the taxes. I was wondering the same thing. Glad someone asked.
Posted on: 2013/8/5 15:27
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Re: JC Heights - Safety?
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I live a few blocks from there and do my morning jog up Webster. Early in the morning I never have a problem. The only thing that makes me nervous, is that there is this young woman who has a pitbull mix dog that she walks every morning early, like 6:30 and it appears that she as little control over him. He is practically pulling her down the street and looks right at the people passing as if he wants to run over to them. It makes me VERY scared that some day she might lose her grip.
Other than that, it's just city life as usual. If it's late in any part of JC you have to watch your back when you are walking because the streets get pretty quiet. For this reason, I take cabs late night or walk with someone. I've lived in this area for over 6 years and my biggest issues are dog poo, litter, and people driving like a-holes. One thing that did happen that was scary was the day after hurricane Sandy some geniuses decided to blow up the atm outside the bodega on Webster and Franklin using fireworks. But, that's about as bad as it got. In my honest opinion, it's safe.
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Re: Why I Like Councilwoman Nidia Lopez
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Speed bumps are not allowed in all of Jersey City. The rationale is that it impedes emergency service vehicles. They will however install those rumble strips that don't do a thing but make noise. I don't know why there are speed bumps in Union City though, yet JC won't have them.
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Re: Liberty run a hoax!!
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If you want to sign up for a legitimate 5k in Liberty State Park, The Ethical Community Charter School is having one on June 15th for $20! Proceeds benefit the school. I did it last year. Great group of people.
http://readwriterun5k.com/Read_Write_%26_Run_5K.html
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No way. A lot of the basement apartments downtown that flood not only get water, but sewage. And, the chances are very high that it is going to flood again.
Posted on: 2013/5/21 12:06
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Re: Extreme Right Winger On Healy Ticket
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No kidding. Re-read my post. I acknowledged that. Still don't think it should be the reason people should vote for you or not vote for you. It's a mistake to suggest it. IMHO
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Re: NYTimes article "Moving deeper into Brooklyn for lower home prices" -- getting lots of JC comments
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If I had time, I would love to create the antithesis to this video... Is it... Detroit? Is it... Karachi? Is it... Tijuana? Could also work. But honestly, this exact thread with a different title pops up at least once a month. yawn.
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Actually Ray Velazquez is the first openly gay council person. This was something Healy was all bragging about. http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... y_to_swear_in_former.html Okay, actually I'm seeing you say "elected" Honestly, I don't think it should matter either way. Your sexual orientation, gender, or ethnicity should not be a reason people vote for you or not.
Posted on: 2013/3/13 15:05
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Exactly. It's infuriating. Also, the "now I have to be careful riding a crowded train" comments. No, you don't. If you don't act like a giant pervert women aren't going to falsely accuse you of something. Please tell me why the hell this woman would waste her own time falsely accusing someone she doesn't even know? A strange man's erect penis rubbing on you is an unmistakable feeling. Not just normal commuting closeness. And it does happen. CHRIST.
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Some men get erections and then grind them into the backs of women on crowded trains. It happened to me when I was younger. I didn't say anything. I commend this woman for speaking up.
Posted on: 2013/3/8 18:21
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Re: Property values in the Heights (post Sandy)
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Oh, and if you want you can go to this. I'll probably walk there.
THE DISTILLERY GALLERY & ARTSPACE Presents: "I See You" Curated by Gabriel Pacheco Opening Reception, Friday March 1st, 2013 at 6:30 PM Exhibit March 1st to March 31st, 2013 Featured artists include Laura Bochet, Sophia Dawson; Michelle Doll; Saheve Greef; Lehna Huie and Voodoo Fe' Mathelier 7 Hutton Street Jersey City, New Jersey Website: www.distillery.org Email: Gabriel Pacheco at grp156@gmail.com Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/DistilleryJC Like on Facebook: www.facebook.com/DistilleryGalleryandArtspace
Posted on: 2013/2/19 21:40
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The bulletproof glass reference was a joke. About 15 years ago, the liquor store on Avenue C and 3rd that I would go to had bulletproof glass. Central Ave liquors is nice. And sure, some of those things on your list would be great. MY list was more in response to the "it's nothing but 99 cents stores" attitude. Trolley Car bar on Palisade is a start. As well as there is a good bar on Stanford (I believe) that my husband refers to as "his favorite"
Posted on: 2013/2/19 21:07
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I think there are some really great businesses already in the Heights and I would like to list some of them here. Not all of Central is 99cents: Rizzo Bakery ? one of the best plain slices in all of JC. This weekend Mama Rizzo included a free cookie for my son when my husband when to pick up our pizza. that? is priceless Central Ave liquors - great selection. big. no bullet proof glass Stop n shop - not great, a little dingy, but definitely useful. Adrea Salumeria - amazing fresh mozz and other italian food. AH-mazing. And friendly. Kennedy Dept store - Good selection of housewares at super cheap prices. No, it's not crate and barrel but for basics it works. Chase bank - it's my bank, so that's great Grille 247 - I hear the burger is excellent Sweet Pineapple - nice produce Cafe Rhumba - super cheap and tasty cuban food. A nice place to dine in. Friendly staff. Gino's - really great Italian Food and pizza. Novick Hardware Hauptman carpet (GREAT installation, professional, quality products) And there are many more great places all on Central AVe. We shop REGULARLY at all of these places. I don't need an overpriced cupcake shop or boutique with a small selection of expensive clothes to make me feel like my neighborhood represents me.
Posted on: 2013/2/19 19:54
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I don't want to live in the next Hoboken or downtown Jersey City. I like the Heights... a lot. I have a GREAT block with GREAT neighbors and lots of space. I do wish people would stop littering and pick up their dog poo. I do wish we didn't have so many cable wires hanging everywhere. Other than that, I drive all over this city and Hudson County for the stuff I want to buy. No offense but the restaurants in Hoboken and DTJC (with exception of a few) aren't that great... not compared to NYC, which is where I go if I want an excellent night out. Everything else, including an excellent cappuccino can be had at Rizzo's bakery.
Oh and let me add I'd rather swallow glass than live in Williamsburg. Would I like my property value to rise? Of course (according to many of my friends here, theirs already have risen this past year), but in terms of the type of community I want to live in, one that is diverse and interesting, where people try to come together to create change (ie, Farms in the Heights, RNA, Yoga in the Heights, PFGF) I'm pretty happy here. To each his/her own.
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We haven't been yet, Pink! Thanks for the recommendation.
Posted on: 2013/1/26 14:31
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