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Re: Another Catholic school in Jersey City to close doors in June
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When did you send them there? I've heard and witnessed vastly different experiences at OLC as recently as last year.

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The economy is no laughing matter either. It seems that the rate of inflation is a lot further away then what people earn these days.


What? Inflation? what does this have to do with declining enrollment in Catholic schools?

I sent my two older children to Catholic schools (Holy Rosary, OLC) because of tradition. They were wholly unprepared when they were accepted to McNair.

When you substitute religious nonsense for real learning, it's a disservice to our youth. No more parochial schools for our family.

Posted on: 4/16 15:32
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Re: Made With Love - CLOSED
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That's the thing...the baking was not very good. Maybe the lack of good bakeries in downtown has somehow lowered people's standards, but I always thought MWL was not good. Price aside, I wouldn't pay 1/2 of what they charged for the stuff she had there.

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Reading all the comments several things come though, she was very good at baking and knew what should go into her products not sure if she had a business plan. I think if she did she would have known that JC was not the demographic for her products. She might have done well on the upper east side of Manhattan or Princeton NJ. If she had a business plan she would have known at what price points for her products in JC would be acceptable and figured this into her cost of goods.
This seems to be the story of many of the small retailers in JC that open and close good intentions and no business sense.

Posted on: 1/7 10:43
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Re: Made With Love - CLOSED
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Not to kick someone while they're down, but half their stuff was not organic, despite their advertisements to the contrary. I once went in the back for a kids cookie decorating event, and was shocked that all of the materials I saw (flour, butter, etc.), were not organic. The whole reasoning for the higher prices was the "organic" label...

That, and $4 for a crappy iced coffee just doesn't fly in this town.

Posted on: 1/3 14:11
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Re: Blue Moon Mexican Cafe
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Who the hell goes to a tex-mex joint for fish?? Seriously?Quote:

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Looks more like Tex Mex than Mexican, which is what Baja was as well. Kind of sucks, because I liked Baja's fish selection and it looks like Blue Moon doesn't have much in that department.

Posted on: 11/30 9:51
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Re: Taqueria Viva Mexico Kitchen Cafe - 133 Morris Street
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This place is AWESOME. Have gotten delivery from there twice this week and they put out an excellent product. Delivery was fast, food was hot and tasty. Highly recommend the steak burrito. Get the word out about this place!

Posted on: 2012/9/19 16:54
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Re: ABBONDANZA TRATTORIA at Liberty Harbor
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Went there a few weeks back with my wife and kids. Appetizers were great, as was the service. Then came the entrees. On my wife's gnocchi - a huge hair. We discreetly told our waiter, and asked for a new gnocchi dish. Literally 2 seconds later the waiter comes back and hands my wife the EXACT SAME dish, except they removed the hair. Really? I told the waiter that was totally unacceptable and he gave me an attitude. No offer to bring out another dish, no offer to comp. a dessert, much less the meal. Too bad, because I really wanted to like this place. Never again.

Posted on: 2012/3/22 10:14
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'Jersey Shore' Spin-Off in Jersey City
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Say it ain't so...

"MTV's infamous reality show "Jersey Shore" is scouting for new party grounds and the show's producers have their eyes set on Jersey City, the New York Post reported in today's editions.

The Post reports that sources say that Jersey City officials have been contacted regarding the acquisition of filming permits, but Las Vegas and Los Angeles are also being considered for the next season's locale.

Although the show has been optioned for another season, the cast has yet to obtain new contracts, the New York Post reported. "No decisions have been made," an MTV rep told the Post."

Story at: http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... y_considered_to_host.html

http://www.nypost.com/p/pagesix/far_f ... re_L9Llaj38JxOaCHhU5eFWiL

Posted on: 2012/1/17 10:08

Edited by Webmaster on 2012/2/8 21:30:11
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Re: Downtown: Williamsburg's Barcade (Bar Arcade) Coming to Newark Avenue
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Soft opening is next week - Wednesday and Thursday!

Posted on: 2011/4/15 22:20
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Re: Downtown: Woman robbed outside her (second street) home
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Look how much better we are than Camden. Good job, Jersey City!

http://www.areaconnect.com/crime/comp ... 1=NJ&c2=Jersey+City&s2=NJ

Posted on: 2010/9/9 22:56
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Re: Newark Avenue StreetScape
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They should start by kicking out the nasty homeless people on Newark (and a few blocks from JCPD HQ). They hang out, get drunk, pass out, curse at people practically everyday, with no repercussions. Pretty sure there is some open container and loitering ordinance in the books. Enforce it and get them out...

Posted on: 2010/8/17 13:47
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Re: Goodbye and Good Riddance New Jersey
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Jealous...good luck

Posted on: 2010/4/30 21:07
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Re: JCPA's booting policy called unfair
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How do the brain surgeons at the JCPA plan on collecting these fines? Are they now requiring bikes to have license plates?

Posted on: 2010/4/28 20:46
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Re: "TP" spray painted in Paulus Hook this weekend
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I saw it this morning. Looked more like TB, like the Tampa Bay Rays insignia.


I've seen lots of "Aids" tags in Downtown. Maybe it's the same person and they have a thing for diseases, lol

Posted on: 2010/4/20 12:27
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Re: Parking Permits and Rules
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Is this a done deal? Can Ward E residents get parking permits at City Hall now?


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Vigilante wrote:
From Steve Fulop's email today:

City Hall Parking Permits
This ordinance represents a simple but significant change for the residents in Ward E. When passed, residents would be able to apply and pick up parking zone permits directly at city hall. Residents will no longer need to drive to Central Avenue in order to pick up the parking permit for zone parking or visitor passes.

Posted on: 2010/4/18 18:38
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Re: The Embankment Restaurant
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Went there last weekend for brunch. The burger, which was delicious when they first opened, was served on a stale roll, and the meat had zero flavor. I hope all the food there hasn't taken a dive...are the short ribs still good?

Posted on: 2010/4/12 12:33
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Re: Broken car windows all over
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Saw a car with a broken window on 4th btw Jersey and Coles this morning...

Posted on: 2010/3/27 23:31
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Re: Hamilton Park Renovation - Update
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As a dog owner, I too would welcome some lawns in the park being designated as "pet free." They already do this at Van Vorst, and the world hasn't ended for dog owners. Nobody wants to sit on a lawn that's saturated with piss and crap.

The assumption that this will somehow mean you won't be able to walk you dog through the park is nonsense. You simply wouldn't be able to let your dog (be it leashed or unleashed) piss and crap in the "pet free" lawns. This is totally reasonable

Posted on: 2010/3/24 15:05
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Re: Garbage on the ground and sidewalks everywhere
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This is one of my biggest pet peeves about downtown JC. The trash on the streets in HC is awful. THe public trashcans are usually overflowing, and then you also have the bums who pick through the trash, ripping up bags and throwing trash everywhere. Add to that the fine students that dump their lunch on the street, and owners that could give a crap about picking it up, and you have the current situation. I have to agree that a lot of this is cultural - I don't usually see trash everywhere in PH. It's unnerving. Has anyone organized a weekly street cleanup on their block? I'm thinking something like this could at least galvanize those who care about how the neighborhood looks, and maybe motivate some folks on the fringe into helping keep the neighborhood clean.

Posted on: 2010/3/22 18:20
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Re: Broken car windows all over
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Just saw some broken auto glass on the north side of 2nd st. between Coles and Jersey. WTF

Posted on: 2010/3/5 23:09
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Re: Ready to give up living in this city...
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If I wasn't sitting on a condo I paid too much for and now can't get rid of, I'd be outta here too.

Posted on: 2010/2/3 22:03
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Re: Hamilton Park Renovation - Update
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Psyched for the renovated park to open!

Posted on: 2009/11/24 12:40
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Re: Favorite current downtown weirdos?
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Love the black lady that looks like Eazy E with the dark sunglasses. She's always drinking booze out of a giant plastic bottle. I think she sells the Daily News at the Grove St. Path station sometimes. She likes to dance.

Posted on: 2009/8/3 22:43
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Re: Edward's Steakhouse
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Glad to see a post about this place. Went Saturday w/ my wife and had the porterhouse for two on the Hudson Rest. Week Menu. It was cooked to perfection, and reasonably priced. Came w/ 2 apps, 2 salads, and 2 desserts. Great service, and great steak -

Posted on: 2009/8/3 17:19
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Re: Several local politicians arrested on corruption charges
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Forgot to mention I saw Catrillo being hauled off by the FBI this morning...priceless

Posted on: 2009/7/23 14:12
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Re: Several local politicians arrested on corruption charges
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Complete list of those arrested, including the charges against each:

http://online.wsj.com/public/resource ... /WSJ-20090723-charges.pdf

Posted on: 2009/7/23 13:54
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Re: Zeppelin Hall Beer Garden - Opening Night
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Went there on Friday with my wife and two friends and we had a blast. The atmosphere was great, as was the quality of the crowd. The food I got was delicious (sausage sampler), and totally worth the long line. I have never seen so many people gather anywhere in JC, and the vibe was a great change from what you usually find in the downtown/ph bar scene.

Yes, there were a handful of obnoxious drunks at the end of the night, but what do you expect...it's a BAR! No different than the annoying drunks that often gather at some of JC's other fine drinking establishments. This place is a great addition to the neighborhood and I give kudos to the folks who dreamed up this place. Genious.

Posted on: 2009/7/13 12:47
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Re: Where to get cupcakes?
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Sugar Sweet Sunshine in the Lower East Side. Best cupcake EVER...esp. the pistacchio

http://www.sugarsweetsunshine.com/

Posted on: 2009/5/15 21:24
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Police Cars on 2nd between Jersey and Coles
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Saw 2 marked police cars, and an unmarked car in front of a building near the corner of 2nd and Jersey at around 7:30pm. I was outside and they were there for a while. Anyone know what's going on?

Posted on: 2009/5/4 21:33
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Re: Business on Newark Ave, next to Skinner's Loft
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I agree - it's bizarre - I thought they might be clearing out, but it's been over a year since the place has looked like that...

Posted on: 2009/3/31 17:47
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Business on Newark Ave, next to Skinner's Loft
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There is a storefront by Skinner's Loft on Newark Ave where random people just hang out, and it looks like they are selling some CDs. The place looks completely dilapidated inside, and the people in the store just hang out outside. It looks like the place used to be a cell phone store or something. Does anyone have a clue what this place is?

Posted on: 2009/3/31 17:41
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