Some teenage kids can be so arrogant and cocky that they don't care whether or not they get arrested. It seems he was doing it on purpose to get the cops upset. I always feel bad for the OTHER kids who have to go to school with these A$*&oles.

Awesome story and good for you! The no shoes thing was kind of gross, but I think it was very brave of you. The guy sounds like a nutjob so I am glad he is off the streets and you got your GPS back.

This is great news! Good work!

I smelled it when I woke up (we also had our windows open). We are on Varick and Bright and it was a strong smell.

I am curious why this woman was targeted. There are plenty of people that shop at that mall and park there. Why did they wait an hour and 15 minutes for this particular woman? I am glad they got caught and I hope the victim didn't suffer too much physical damage.

Not only are the administrators making a s*&%load of money but in abbott districts for some reason we need a lot of "head" people. For example in my district we have a superintendent, an executive superintendent, a assistant superintendent, and executive assistant superintendent, three people in charge of "operations," and the list goes on. It's no wonder there is never enough money for supplies and materials.

You are so lucky to have gotten the footage and the plate number. This happened to me in June on Varick between York and Bright and nobody saw anything and no cameras. I hope this person not only has to pay for damages but that they get a hefty fine as well. Good luck with everything!

People are always running that light at Montgomery and Jersey. It's a scary crossing for pedestrians. As for the kids crossing whenever they feel like it (green light, on-coming traffic, jaywalking), they learn at a young age that cars will not hit them so just go. I see mothers crossing with young children all the time when the light is green, or when traffic is coming both ways (fast). It's very dangerous, and when these young kids become teenagers, it's ingrained in them that it's alright to cross busy streets like that because the cars will not hit them.

I just got back from walking over to Grove to pick up my dry cleaning and I saw so many cops around. I was wondering if something had happened because I NEVER see this many cops around here. I hope no one was hurt, and a machete...really?

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I agree, there is no reason why kids cannot stay inside school and eat lunch. There are perfectly good (and I am not refering to the nutritious lunch) cafeterias inside these schools. When I was in high school we were not allowed to leave the building. There may be fights but at least they will have security available to break them up. When the kids are out for lunch, who is there to stop the fights the crossing guards?

This is a funny story and it doesn't surprise me that a 24 year old cop didn't know who he was. I am sure he had heard of him but probably never seen pictures.

My car was hit overnight in June. They smashed up the whole entire drivers side, and the wheel covers were smashed on the road. It was my first time ever having my car hit like that and someone taking off. I know we live in a city, and I know that small scraps, dents, and nicks are normal but come on. If it happens a second time I like the OP may be looking into some sort of surveillance equipment as well.

This story is funny, especially since the guy was so honest with the police officers. I cannot believe he told them the whole entire story right down to the kinky business being his idea. What an idiot and I think he got a good deal, but people always need an excuse to complain.

We went there once and did not really like it. Not to say others wouldn't enjoy it, it just wasn't our type of place (in terms of food). Too bad that its gone though because it seems that many people enjoyed it. I wonder what will go in there next.

I would love to have a Wegmans, being a Rochester native and all ;)

I live close to this area and support this move. Most kids who attend charter schools are usually there because they either want to be, or their parents want them to be. Get any large number of people together and it will be loud.

A few weeks ago my car was hit while parked over night. When I called the police the next morning, an officer came and wrote up a report. He handed me a slip of paper and said I could pick my report in 5 business days. I went to pick up this report today and had to pay for it. Now it was only $.75, but I could not believe they actually ask victims of a crime to pay for a report. Does anyone know why people have to pay for these reports?

I have been going to Brickhaus for almost a year and I love it. I go at least 3X a week and never have to wait for a machine. The people working there are really nice, towel service is great, locker/restrooms are clean, they have a lot of room, and I hear they have good classes (I don't do classes). I highly recommend it!

So, my PARKED car got hit last night on Varick between York and Bright. It damaged the back wheel, scraped and dented the whole driver side and left a big mess. No note nothing. It's odd that this has happened twice in the same area within a week. It was a red car and they must have hit mine pretty hard as my right front wheel was up on the sidewalk. I also was late for work because I had to wait for the police and call the insurance company. I do have collison on my car, but I have a $1000 deductible which sucks because I am getting married next week. Anyways, enough complaining, I just wanted people to know and to be on the look out around that area.

I live around there too and didn't hear anything last night, I wish I had though so maybe it could have helped. Anyways, I cannot believe that the police will not check the school cameras. To me I always think my car is safer near the school because of the cameras. Apparently I am sadly mistaken. I think the cops sometimes need to put themselves in the victims shoes. Whether or not it's a petty crime is besides the point. I am sure if it had happened to one of their cars it would not be so petty. I hope things work out for you and I will be on the lookout.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to the best place to take pictures for a wedding with the NYC skyline? I was thinking Liberty State Park...

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I would have voted twice to make it stop.

I am glad this election is over. No more flyers under my door, or in my mail. No more flyers on my car, or passed to me while walking the streets of Jersey City. It was a madhouse yesterday and I definitely will not miss that.

They started working on Bright and Varick early this afternoon. I am hoping it doesn't go all night, but if it means getting our water back on quicker I welcome the night time noise.

What a waste of time and money. They both sound like a couple of idiots IMO.

This is such a tragedy. Kids have been playing sports in the street, and on the sidewalk for years, and boxing is considered a sport. Not to say that what they were doing was safe, but they were just being kids. I feel really bad for this child's family, but I feel even worse for that poor kid who threw that punch. He will have to live with this for the rest of his life.

I am sure that if the other man had a child, the shooter would have cared less.

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I cannot believe he actually said that, did he think the cops were going to believe him and let him go. What an idiot.

A 14 year old boy with a gun shooting up a family. Does it get any worse?

With that many mothers and kids he needs more then an apartment, he needs a commune. Hey someone give this guy a condom.