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Re: Chinese Company in Talks to Buy Jersey City Site:

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Over a Trillion dollars in cash available for investment by China. The Chinese have purchased our debt as treasury certificates over the last several decades which enabled the US to finance mortgages for condos and houses. Now those dollars are coming home to roost as cash purchases at premium dollars for US property. Thank our lucky selves that someone wants to develop US property and has the cash to do it.

Get used to it minions.

Posted on: 2015/1/21 14:32

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Re: Fulop to solicit proposals from for-profit companies to replace FOL in running the Loew’s theater

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Kara, your point about United Palace model is moot as only the four who replied to the RFP are in contention. ALL had same opportunity.

LiveNation is one of contenders and as to your statement
"...Live Nation has been courting Fulop", post the links that have relevance to RFP selection process.

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OneSkirt wrote:
#1 is an opinion on how a public figure is handling and issue, and is based on facts and the way the Mayor has been handling this, not just publicly but in the matter of the issue I illustrated and via personal communications I've had with him. I love how you casually ignore the very constructive idea I posed via the United Palace Model.

#2. We all know Live Nation has been courting Fulop (yes, I have proof and its been in the press too). The poster posed a thought. You don't agree. So your keen intellectual retort is to regress to name calling? Classy. Really helps your argument.

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BrightMoment wrote:
Kara, you wrote" Quote:
Fulop doesn't get this at all and seems to want to just sell out to a Live Nation or an AEG completely.
That is "rude and non-constructive" !

WhoElseCouldIBe wrote: Quote:
...Fulop is getting kickbacks from LiveNation or a company like that. It's plausible considering how much energy he's focusing on this project.
That makes him a fool and an idiot in my book!

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OneSkirt wrote:
We didn't insult you. Dale, you started insults - you called him a fool and an idiot. And you basically told me I had no idea what I was talking about in a fairly inflammatory way, rather than answer questions that you could or provide information. Its very rude and non-constructive.

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BrightMoment wrote:
Kara and WhoElseCouldIBe, I'm not involved in the selection process. My only interest as a volunteer is having brought AEC to the process as I think they are the best to undergo the RFP and do all required for the Loew's. I do not know if they will be selected.

If youre going to initiate insults then don't be suprised when they bite you in the butt.

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OneSkirt wrote:
He has a very vested interest in this - Dale is a Mayoral appointee to the Loews Board. And he likes to throw insults into arguments. Any fool can see that...

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BrightMoment wrote:
WhoElseCouldIBe, you're an anonymous idiot. Fulop is "focusing on this project" as he realizes how much it will mean to Jersey City. even a fool can see that.

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Would not be surprised if Fulop is getting kickbacks from LiveNation or a company like that. It's plausible considering how much energy he's focusing on this project.

And you're either naive or have a vested interest in this.

Yup, it's making even more sense now. Thanks.

Posted on: 2014/6/14 23:13

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Re: Fulop to solicit proposals from for-profit companies to replace FOL in running the Loew’s theater

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Kara, you wrote" Quote:

Fulop doesn't get this at all and seems to want to just sell out to a Live Nation or an AEG completely.

That is "rude and non-constructive" !

WhoElseCouldIBe wrote: Quote:

...Fulop is getting kickbacks from LiveNation or a company like that. It's plausible considering how much energy he's focusing on this project.

That makes him a fool and an idiot in my book!

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OneSkirt wrote:
We didn't insult you. Dale, you started insults - you called him a fool and an idiot. And you basically told me I had no idea what I was talking about in a fairly inflammatory way, rather than answer questions that you could or provide information. Its very rude and non-constructive.

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BrightMoment wrote:
Kara and WhoElseCouldIBe, I'm not involved in the selection process. My only interest as a volunteer is having brought AEC to the process as I think they are the best to undergo the RFP and do all required for the Loew's. I do not know if they will be selected.

If youre going to initiate insults then don't be suprised when they bite you in the butt.

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WhoElseCouldIBe wrote:
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OneSkirt wrote:
He has a very vested interest in this - Dale is a Mayoral appointee to the Loews Board. And he likes to throw insults into arguments. Any fool can see that...

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WhoElseCouldIBe wrote:
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BrightMoment wrote:
WhoElseCouldIBe, you're an anonymous idiot. Fulop is "focusing on this project" as he realizes how much it will mean to Jersey City. even a fool can see that.

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WhoElseCouldIBe wro
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Would not be surprised if Fulop is getting kickbacks from LiveNation or a company like that. It's plausible considering how much energy he's focusing on this project.

And you're either naive or have a vested interest in this.

Yup, it's making even more sense now. Thanks.

Posted on: 2014/6/14 23:00

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Re: Fulop to solicit proposals from for-profit companies to replace FOL in running the Loew’s theater

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Kara and WhoElseCouldIBe, I'm not involved in the selection process. My only interest as a volunteer is having brought AEC to the process as I think they are the best to undergo the RFP and do all required for the Loew's. I do not know if they will be selected.

If youre going to initiate insults then don't be suprised when they bite you in the butt.

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WhoElseCouldIBe wrote:
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OneSkirt wrote:
He has a very vested interest in this - Dale is a Mayoral appointee to the Loews Board. And he likes to throw insults into arguments. Any fool can see that...

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WhoElseCouldIBe wrote:
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BrightMoment wrote:
WhoElseCouldIBe, you're an anonymous idiot. Fulop is "focusing on this project" as he realizes how much it will mean to Jersey City. even a fool can see that.

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WhoElseCouldIBe wro
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Would not be surprised if Fulop is getting kickbacks from LiveNation or a company like that. It's plausible considering how much energy he's focusing on this project.

And you're either naive or have a vested interest in this.

Yup, it's making even more sense now. Thanks.

Posted on: 2014/6/14 22:42

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Re: Fulop to solicit proposals from for-profit companies to replace FOL in running the Loew’s theater

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FOL dates and other community groups will be determined by winner of RFP.

If Bob Summer dropped the ball that's on him not Fulop.

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Then please explain to us how the dates for FOL and community groups will be spread out/allocated, and what/if any cost these groups will bear to produce there outside of their standard programming costs. That has never been addressed, and I'd like some clarity around it.

I want to look into ACE as I'm interested in what you said about them. I'm not saying anything negative about them as I do't know much about them - so chill out on that.

Its not conjecture about Fulop and the advisory committee as I worked this issue via a Council person, and Fulop himself told us/Council person he'd have Bob Sommer call this qualified resident expert about participating on the RFP team given her great skill set. Resumes and credentials were provided. Sommer did not handle it well - the Mayor asked him to call the expert about participating. However Sommer waited 2-3 weeks ignoring our emails and call. Then he finally called her after the review team started, to tell her she wasn't welcome (this is 6 days into the multi-month process, mind you). When this was explained to Fulop and we asked him to talk to Sommer about this, the Mayor shrugged it off. That was total crap.

So don't tell me I don't know what I'm talking about.

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BrightMoment wrote:
Kara Hrabowsky, here is the AEC link: http://www.acetheatricalgroup.com/

If you read the RFP you already know that the city through the JCEDC will provide ultimate management oversight
and AEC is well-equipped to handle ALL issues. As I said before AEC are world leaders in historical preservation, restoration and booking management.

Fulop is NOT involved in any selection of advisory committee! That is merely conjecture.

You are simply wrong on how dates will be utilized by FOL

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OneSkirt wrote:
Dale, can you please provide the url for AEC? Lots of companies are coming up under that name.

My issues are with the Management side of the RFP. There are a lot of details that the RFP team is potentially not equipped to handle as not many (if any) of them have true live entertainment , non-profit venue management , or expertise working between live entertainment and government admins. as far as I can tell. The Mayor refused to let a highly qualified citizen (who helped build Bergen PAC & SOPAC, for example), with this very experience breadth of expertise and no financial stake in the outcome nor any ties to FOL be on the RFP review board as was requested and pleaded for for months. Nope, she was shut out after the leader of the RFP group ignored calls and emails from her and a reputable council person for weeks before the review process began. Then when he did return her call, he told her it was "too late". This is after he ignored attempts to be reached on this very issue for 3-4 weeks prior to the deadline.

That she was shut out is a huge disservice to the residents, local arts groups and the future of the theatre. Fulop's ego is really tied up in this project and he is not listening to reason or any other points of view except his very narrow one. Its shameful he would not let such a valuable expert who was ready to volunteer huge amounts of time to help him, the city and residents get the best possible deal. And you all should know this.

Everyone thinks the arts are this touchy feely thing that they all understand how it works. Its not. Its a business with many different models, nuances, and complicated details. Fulop doesn't get this at all and seems to want to just sell out to a Live Nation or an AEG completely. Would you hire an accounting firm for the city without having someone(s) very experienced with accounting firms, services and negotiations on that RFP board? I don't think so.

A hyrbrid model really needs to be considered here. One in which a non-profit community based entity is established, but that also contracts a certain number of dates with a commercial group like a Bowery Presents or a Lvie Nation. There is room for both, but not if a commercial entity gets the management piece of the contract. Sure, FOL and community groups will get a set number of dates per yer per the RFP (unless the new management firm whines its way out of it and the city lets them). But what dates? Because a commercial management firm is NOT going to spread those dates out fairly in ways that those groups can really use them. Say goodbye to any movies or community shows on the weekend evenings, for example. Get ready for your 20 FOL films jammed into un-booked nights in July & August. Or on Wednesday nights, when they have little chance of drawing an audience. And let's not forget the COST these local groups will have to pay to use the space. These management firms don't so much as open the doors without a cost to the producing group.And forget it if the theatre goes union.

The only way to get a fair shake for the community based groups and residents, while elevating the programming to include larger touring groups is to make this a non-profit hybrid model. A super example that the group should be seriously considering modeling the Loews after is the highly diverse and successful United Palace Theatre in Washington Heights.They do it all, and there is no reason we cannot have this here in JC.

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BrightMoment wrote:
Full disclosure. I was appointed to the FOL
as a Board Trustee last fall. Myself and
Rekha Nadwani were both asked to recuse
ourselves from meeting where board voted
to sue city.

In the meantime, I called AEC and ask they
participate in the RFP. They flew eight or 10
of their people in and have spent more time
in going over every inch of Loew's than any
other participant. AEC has done more historical
preservation of theaters in American then any
other company in the world. Go to their site to
see what venues they have done or are in
process of restoring including the twin to the

AEC has also partnered with both NJCU and
NJPAC and will also work with FOL and other
groups for community events.

AEC also runs profitably every venue they
book programming for in the country.

Those who think FOL could do what AEC or
others might be able to do with FOL's lack
of contacts, funding andskillsets to both
restore and book programming are pretty
naive or in denial of what has transpired
so far.

Mayor Fulop has put in place the only way
that the Loew's will be fully preserved,
restored and a plethora of both community
and national programming will take place
in perpetuity

Posted on: 2014/6/14 22:20

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Re: Fulop to solicit proposals from for-profit companies to replace FOL in running the Loew’s theater

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WhoElseCouldIBe, you're an anonymous idiot. Fulop is "focusing on this project" as he realizes how much it will mean to Jersey City. even a fool can see that.

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Would not be surprised if Fulop is getting kickbacks from LiveNation or a company like that. It's plausible considering how much energy he's focusing on this project.

Posted on: 2014/6/14 22:00

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Re: Fulop to solicit proposals from for-profit companies to replace FOL in running the Loew’s theater

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Kara Hrabowsky, here is the AEC link: http://www.acetheatricalgroup.com/

If you read the RFP you already know that the city through the JCEDC will provide ultimate management oversight
and AEC is well-equipped to handle ALL issues. As I said before AEC are world leaders in historical preservation, restoration and booking management.

Fulop is NOT involved in any selection of advisory committee! That is merely conjecture.

You are simply wrong on how dates will be utilized by FOL

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OneSkirt wrote:
Dale, can you please provide the url for AEC? Lots of companies are coming up under that name.

My issues are with the Management side of the RFP. There are a lot of details that the RFP team is potentially not equipped to handle as not many (if any) of them have true live entertainment , non-profit venue management , or expertise working between live entertainment and government admins. as far as I can tell. The Mayor refused to let a highly qualified citizen (who helped build Bergen PAC & SOPAC, for example), with this very experience breadth of expertise and no financial stake in the outcome nor any ties to FOL be on the RFP review board as was requested and pleaded for for months. Nope, she was shut out after the leader of the RFP group ignored calls and emails from her and a reputable council person for weeks before the review process began. Then when he did return her call, he told her it was "too late". This is after he ignored attempts to be reached on this very issue for 3-4 weeks prior to the deadline.

That she was shut out is a huge disservice to the residents, local arts groups and the future of the theatre. Fulop's ego is really tied up in this project and he is not listening to reason or any other points of view except his very narrow one. Its shameful he would not let such a valuable expert who was ready to volunteer huge amounts of time to help him, the city and residents get the best possible deal. And you all should know this.

Everyone thinks the arts are this touchy feely thing that they all understand how it works. Its not. Its a business with many different models, nuances, and complicated details. Fulop doesn't get this at all and seems to want to just sell out to a Live Nation or an AEG completely. Would you hire an accounting firm for the city without having someone(s) very experienced with accounting firms, services and negotiations on that RFP board? I don't think so.

A hyrbrid model really needs to be considered here. One in which a non-profit community based entity is established, but that also contracts a certain number of dates with a commercial group like a Bowery Presents or a Lvie Nation. There is room for both, but not if a commercial entity gets the management piece of the contract. Sure, FOL and community groups will get a set number of dates per yer per the RFP (unless the new management firm whines its way out of it and the city lets them). But what dates? Because a commercial management firm is NOT going to spread those dates out fairly in ways that those groups can really use them. Say goodbye to any movies or community shows on the weekend evenings, for example. Get ready for your 20 FOL films jammed into un-booked nights in July & August. Or on Wednesday nights, when they have little chance of drawing an audience. And let's not forget the COST these local groups will have to pay to use the space. These management firms don't so much as open the doors without a cost to the producing group.And forget it if the theatre goes union.

The only way to get a fair shake for the community based groups and residents, while elevating the programming to include larger touring groups is to make this a non-profit hybrid model. A super example that the group should be seriously considering modeling the Loews after is the highly diverse and successful United Palace Theatre in Washington Heights.They do it all, and there is no reason we cannot have this here in JC.

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BrightMoment wrote:
Full disclosure. I was appointed to the FOL
as a Board Trustee last fall. Myself and
Rekha Nadwani were both asked to recuse
ourselves from meeting where board voted
to sue city.

In the meantime, I called AEC and ask they
participate in the RFP. They flew eight or 10
of their people in and have spent more time
in going over every inch of Loew's than any
other participant. AEC has done more historical
preservation of theaters in American then any
other company in the world. Go to their site to
see what venues they have done or are in
process of restoring including the twin to the

AEC has also partnered with both NJCU and
NJPAC and will also work with FOL and other
groups for community events.

AEC also runs profitably every venue they
book programming for in the country.

Those who think FOL could do what AEC or
others might be able to do with FOL's lack
of contacts, funding andskillsets to both
restore and book programming are pretty
naive or in denial of what has transpired
so far.

Mayor Fulop has put in place the only way
that the Loew's will be fully preserved,
restored and a plethora of both community
and national programming will take place
in perpetuity

Posted on: 2014/6/14 21:54

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Re: Fulop to solicit proposals from for-profit companies to replace FOL in running the Loew’s theater

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Full disclosure. I was appointed to the FOL
as a Board Trustee last fall. Myself and
Rekha Nadwani were both asked to recuse
ourselves from meeting where board voted
to sue city.

In the meantime, I called AEC and ask they
participate in the RFP. They flew eight or 10
of their people in and have spent more time
in going over every inch of Loew's than any
other participant. AEC has done more historical
preservation of theaters in American then any
other company in the world. Go to their site to
see what venues they have done or are in
process of restoring including the twin to the

AEC has also partnered with both NJCU and
NJPAC and will also work with FOL and other
groups for community events.

AEC also runs profitably every venue they
book programming for in the country.

Those who think FOL could do what AEC or
others might be able to do with FOL's lack
of contacts, funding andskillsets to both
restore and book programming are pretty
naive or in denial of what has transpired
so far.

Mayor Fulop has put in place the only way
that the Loew's will be fully preserved,
restored and a plethora of both community
and national programming will take place
in perpetuity

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Re: Jersey City is for the cool kids

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SRhia wrote:
I'm curious if the article is based on the "merits" of Jersey City, or if this is part of the efforts of Fulop's team to get JC's name out here...

Artices are always driven by editors! They aren't fools and media of any origin generates successive "me too" articles. Editors are like studios and film producers who look for more of the same and what drives eyeballs to their site or sells ads in their mags and papers.

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Re: JC Poetry slams every thursday

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I see you sell food and suggest "BYOB". Do you have a restaurant and liquor license? Otherwise you're illegal and might get busted. Im just sayin. ;)

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Re: A no-show at a council meeting

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HeightsBrat wrote:
Let's stick to an issue at hand & one of those issues is Yvonne.

I make no apologies but Yvonne as much as you are an asset at some meetings reciting the history that put us where we are today & your diligence in researching the facts is impeccable your lofty expectations for mere mortals is just tiring. Why haven't you run for council since your attendance bests all the members? You can kvetch from the council seat as easily from the floor & I am sure the gallery would be more receptive.

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Re: held at gunpoint; robbed of car, cash, phone, and fishing pole on Monmouth

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Tyler wrote:
Really? so Pep Boys is closed. There has to be more to this story.

Ya think?

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Re: held at gunpoint; robbed of car, cash, phone, and fishing pole on Monmouth

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Tyler wrote:
Really? so Pep Boys is closed. There has to be more to this story.

Ya think?

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Re: Only ONE Council Seat Decided - ALL Others Up for Grabs

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OneSkirt wrote:
All of these "drop outs" are all well and good. But their names will still be on the ballots. So people can still vote for them. Its still important we get out to vote for the people who are still in this and still want the jobs so they don't go to these Healy people by default, ya know?

June 4th is Primary Election (must declare either Democrat or Republican only to vote)for Committee persons and Assemblky persons (State).

July 11th is At-Large and Ward Council candidates election.

Fulop needs both to help make the change we want to see. Please vote!

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Re: Flood Zone Real Estate

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kitten wrote:
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pavement123 wrote:
Would anyone buy a basement/1st floor brownstone in a flood zone if it was $150k under market value?? The property had 6 feet of water during sandy but has been 100% gutted and redone

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.

RUN! I lived at 284 Barrow, tween Mercer/Montgomery, in duplex with basement that flooded during heavy rains and sewage also backed up regularly into apt due to JC has a CSS system which MUA said downtown JC would need $150+million to fix, Healy said during debates, :New Jersey hasn;t enough money to fix", so I moved out when lease was up.

I now am on 3rd street, tween Erie.Jersey Ave., and we've been lucky so far. However, I also now live in unit on 3rd floor.

Caveat emptor.

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Re: 1500 Lbs of Pineapples Crush JC Man, He Survives

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CdeCoincy wrote:
I guess sometimes you're on the dole and sometimes the Dole is on you.

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Re: Chief Comey, other JCPD top brass planning to retire before Fulop takes the helm?

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HPYC wrote:
I think the issue of possibly bumping into a perp somewhere around town is an insufficient reason for cops to need to live elsewhere. The same risk is there for anyone who has ever served on a jury (jury duty is compulsory, remember?) or as a witness. Not only that, but if a perp really wanted to find a police officer with his guard down, he wouldn't have to look that far. There are a number of well-known watering holes at which some police officers congregate after work routinely.

Living in the town you police is one of the building blocks of police-community relations. There will be much greater mutual respect between citizens and police officers when they are each other's neighbors.

Having cops commute in from out of town, stick around for 8 hours performing a detail while trying to stay out of danger (and in some cases catching some Zs), and then shoot home doesn't contribute much to the overall safety and orderliness of the city.

By the way, I don't think we should paint all JCPD officers with the same broad brush. It's a large force with a lot of good eggs in it.

I too find much of our police force "good eggs" and we are fortunate to have those who dont want to work under accountability leave by July 1st.

I can't wait for the audit that is to come.

However, I want to post a small anecdote that involved my own , umm... "inebriated condition" one night celebrating Fulop's election at Barcade. I must have blacked out on the street after closing, as I found myself splayed legs outward, butt on ground when a police car pulled up. The nice officer asked if he could help me up (I'm 200 lbs, 6'2" and a bi-lateral amputee so not easy)and he first offered to drive me home but then said since I was covered in vomit he instead would walk me home. He then did just that, escorted me home to make sure I didn't fall again saying, "Hey, we got a new Mayor! Did you vote?" Yes, I did officer and thanks!

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Re: Spanish Lessons/Tutor

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T-Bird wrote: I would be very interested too. I had a great teacher who worked with me one on one (we'd meet at Starbucks) and was very reasonably priced. Alas, she moved back to Buenos Aires last fall. Would love to get back into it and push on to the next level.

Gaby is teaching Spanish at Tachair Bookstore. Tachair is super-psyched to be able to offer you Spanish classes through our store!! The tuition is the standard $180/student for a 6-week course. Register at the store before June 11! Gaby is a Spanish Teacher from Argentina who has been teaching Spanish for several years in the US. Her method consists of getting the students speaking as soon as possible. Conversation is one of the main components of the class. They will work on being able to express what they want to say without using English. She also teaches grammar comprehension as well as applying reading comprehension skills to current event articles (in Spanish) Gaby has a BA in Education and a BA in Journalism, both from Argentina. She currently teaches Spanish classes for kids at a local School https://www.facebook.com/events/158408924334758/

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Re: Haircut for Guys

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I used to go to Cintron now go to leda (Russian) two doors down from Cintron on Barrow tween Newark Ave and Columbus. Barrow is also named "Cintron for that block.

I pay $12 she might charge you more. She does a good job and will even come to you to cut hair as she did when I was in Hamilton Park Rehab.

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Re: Jersey City withdraws request to reappoint mayor's allies to MUA board

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Brewster, don't hold your breath on "...sewers that don't overflow into our basements with every rain". Tom Wilen spoke at a HCA mtg some years ago and related how the MUA said it would take "over $150+ MM" to improve our downtown infrastructure of pipes to improve the sewage overflow into basements.

Not only that but the then 17k+ condos scheduled to be built (pre 2008 collapse)placed the proverbial "two pounds of s**t in a one pound bag" due to PILOTs and abatements instead of seeking premiums to build downtown with such a poor pipe infrastructure.

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brewster wrote:
Could that be clouds parting in JC? Unqualified hacks NOT being reappointed? Imagine a real professional board riding watch over the MUA! What might they discover? Could we actually get sewers that don't overflow into our basements with every rain?

I wonder what happened to Tom Wilen, the ex-Chief Operating Officer at Jim Beam Brands who ran for school board a few years back. I bet he'd be a great board chair, someone who knows how to read a fiscal report and spot the BS.

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Re: HUGE GAS PIPELINE COMING - through Jersey City

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Dolomiti wrote:
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jcdd wrote:
we should start sending the reviewing Court letters and declarations...

You're about two years too late.

The only remaining legal case is beyond desperate. They're trying to claim that FERC itself is unconstitutional. It has no chance of success.

That is only one of JC's arguements. There are many being prepared for brief. I will not compromise our case before brief is requested by presiding judge, First the judge reviews the preliminary finding then will determine our legal standing.

Posted on: 2013/1/20 18:05

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Re: HUGE GAS PIPELINE COMING - through Jersey City

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@tommmyc_37, we have been writing about PCB's, other toxins, etc. for three years this Feb! Go to our site , click tabs at top to find out more info. Also on Home page read blogs and press.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission(FERC) controls ALL pipelines that are interstate. Congress authorized FERC under the National Gas Act and the Presient appoints each commissioner. That's why the President will do nothing! Since Congress is controlled by Republicans there is zero chance of changing the Narional Gas Act.

FERC rulings can only be overturned in Federal Court. Jersey City and NO Gas Pipeline have filed to overturn FERC's ruling in DC. Federal Court. We are waiting to hear from judge to see if case goes forward. Yes Spectra Energy have started construction but if court rules against them they must put back whole all they've done.

We need money to continue case on our part. We are looking to raise $15k of which we have raised about $5k+.

Send money by clicking the link in my signature below.

Thanks!
Dale Hardman
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thor800 wrote:
I am about 10 blocks away on Grove Street and still worried about being affected by a potential blast, emissions with prevailing winds, PCB contamination, leaks, emissions, and god knows what else.

I can't even imagine having a kid in school or at a playground right next to this monstrosity.

Thor, what are the potential issues with PCBs and prevailing winds?

Wasn't almost everybody in Jersey City opposed to this, including the mayor? How is it moving forward then?

Posted on: 2013/1/18 17:13

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Re: Dan is still Dan

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:crickets:

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http://onejerseycity.org/?p=1363

Comments on the State of the City Address

Finally, the administration is working on long overdue and much needed initiatives.

....adopting a stricter ethical standards code with independent enforcement mechanisms; banning campaign contributions in city offices and on city property; Daniel Levin

Dan, what do you think about this issue of Healy not giving back the nearly $ 70,000 that came in via the Solomon Dwek bribe money?

Posted on: 2013/1/16 1:12

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Re: Steven Fulop - Our Team

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All here are invited! If you'd like to volunteer
to help Steve or Candice Osborne,
running for Ward E Council contact me directly.
http://stevenfulop.com/candidates

Dale Hardman
2013 Fulop Mayoral Campaign
Community Affairs
brightmoments@gmail.com

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Steve Fulop said

As the campaign gets going, I want to exten
an invitation for you to join us for breakfast
this Saturday (January 12) at 10:30a.m. for
the official grand opening of our new campaign
headquarters and a chance to meet some of
the council candidates. It is located at 2175 J
ohn F. Kennedy Blvd, at the corner of Kennedy
and Morton.

We have been working for a month to get the
space ready, and I couldn't be more excited. It is
located at the borders of Ward A and B, and one
block from Ward F. We took a building that has
been vacant for years and renovated it with
volunteers. A space that was once an eyesore on
the community is now fit to be the main HQ for a
citywide mayoral campaign.

Again, I hope you can join us and meet the council
candidates. That's this Saturday at 10:30 a.m., at
2175 Kennedy Boulevard.

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HPNA Vote on Support of Schuster & Co. Variance!

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HPNA Vote on Support of Schuster & Co. Variance

WHEN: Wednesday
TIME:7pm
WHERE: PS 37 (Cordero school)

In the HPNA Meeting invitation sent out last evening (for the meeting Wed. night), a MISLEADING note from Schuster & Co. was included trying to influence the HPNA vote on support of their proposed VARIANCE (the developers intention, not necessarily the HPNA's):

"Initially, the plan called for 290 units and 260 parking spaces. After much discussion and revamping Schuster has streamlined their plan and is now offering 206 units and 220 parking spaces." THIS IS MISLEADING. The zoning is presently for 99 units with the ability for him to buy his way up to 154 through additional fees ($7500 per unit). It was originally zoned for one and two family units and the previous owner of the property pushed through a variance in spite of poorly organized opposition, not even 3 years ago bumping it to 99/154 then sold it off to be built.

Schuster & Co. acknowledged at the meting that he bought the property knowing the zoning and would build regardless. He's asking for even more density to make the project more profitable. At the last community he heard unequivocally that he must comply with the zoning restrictions yet he came back first with a plan for 220 units, then when that was rebuffed by the focus group he'd asked to meet with, he's now back with a proposal for 200 and taking it to a different group of people hoping for support.

Please spread the word and come out Wednesday evening at 7pm to PS 37 (Cordero school) and voice your opinion. If you are an HPNA member please come vote. This is a major impact to our neighborhoods parking, schools, sewers, parks, and community. Most of us support reasonable development and believe it could benefit the neighborhood if done right. That being said, this just keeps growing and growing. Enough is enough. He needs to hear loud and clear that our neighborhood and community aren't here so that he can line his pockets.

Sincerely,
Leon Greene
Committeeman, E-19

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Re: Dan Levin in talks to run with Healy

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Ingrid Bergman's The Seventh Seal The tired knight challenges Death to a chess game to determine his fate. Resized Image

http://www.mayorhealy.com/mayor-healy ... er-of-2013-council-slate/

Posted on: 2012/10/11 4:05

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Re: Dan Levin in talks to run with Healy

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At least Dan Levin attended the council meeting on the plan affecting Van Vorst Park area, but where was Candice? Not attending meetings after you announce for office tells a lot about commitment. I just see commitment just from Dan.

Candice was with me meeting at 700 Grove on crime & safety.

Unlike those who just posture appearance as commitment, Candice meets with those neighbors who have problems they are concerned about where they live.

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Re: Jersey City councilman wants crime panel, regular reviews of police department

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Waste of time and money.

We can't all be Vigilante

Posted on: 2012/10/10 21:26

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Re: Dan Levin in talks to run with Healy

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I find it laughable you would call out Dan for his decision to put himself on a ticket.

Dan joining a ticket isn't the problem. It's Healy's ticket.

Maybe Dan thinks he can dive into a cesspool and come up without any stink. Too late for that.

His self-serving comments about what Healy's done for the city mean that the Danny Boy we once knew is dead and gone.

Shirley Stoler and Giancarlo Giannini
Director: (Lina Wertm?ller, 1975)
Movie: (Seven Beauties)

Posted on: 2012/10/10 20:09

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Re: Jersey City councilman wants crime panel, regular reviews of police department

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Support the Crime Prevention Law at Council Meeting Tonight

At tonight?s Council meeting, I will be introducing the Crime Prevention Lawto enforce an operational study of the JCPD every four years. Not only is it legally sound ? despite the objection of the Mayor and Corporation Counsel ?it?s the right thing to do. Despite the Mayor and the Chief's assertions that crime is down in Jersey City, Jersey City residents all across the city feel less safe in their neighborhoods. We can do better and this ordinance is a step in the right direction.

This ordinance establishes an Ad Hoc Council Committee that will direct the hiring of a consultant to study the nearly $100 million-budget Police Department including table of organization, efficiency and effectiveness of deployment, hiring, etc. so that we can examine and make better decisions with our limited resources including the possibility of foot patrols in our neighborhoods. It is not a unilateral study, rather it incorporates input from the Mayor and the public.

Here?s background story:
http://www.jerseycityindependent.com/ ... review-gets-a-second-try/

I could really use your support on this by showing up tonight and making your presence felt in the Council meeting. Since it is the first reading of this ordinance today, the public can?t speak on the ordinance before the vote. To make your presence, I would suggest simply sitting in the front rows and holding up simple signs on letter-size paper with statements such as:

?Pass Crime Prevention Law?
?Foot Patrols?
?Public Safety Is Your 1st Priority?
"We Need Action Now. Pass Crime Prevention Law!"

The meeting is at 6pm at the Council Chambers. Perhaps get there a little early to get a seat on the front rows. The First Reading ordinances come up first in the agenda.
Thanks as always for your support and I hope to see friendly faces tonight.

Rolando

Posted on: 2012/10/10 18:32

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