Can you imagine in the private sector if you misrepresented your companies budget deficit by 24 MILLION dollars? Disgusting these guys should hang their heads in shame.

Shame on you

communities dont raise children, parents raise children. The community needs to be a safety net providing education and social services.

I once sat at the counter there and there was a homeless dude next to me and as god is my witness I watched fleas jump from him to the counter and back again.

Haven't gone back since.

Barrow is so close to my house but sadly wouldn't recommend that you go. They ask no more than 15 questions and there is so much time in between. The music is way to loud and you find yourself yelling just to talk to the person next to you. Then there is the issue of the bartenders - some of the guys are good but the girls are lame - they have been doing the same dance to the same song on top of the bar for ages. Plus, they act like they are doing you a favor by pouring you a drink. And the nail in the coffin.......they call you "sweetheart" even if you are female.

Can think of three better places in town to spend my money - shame because it is one of the few places in town with a pool table. (though it hasnt been refelted or leveled in ages)

So disheartening - when the fight is gone - it is gone. It could be such a great city but the corruption has permeated every aspect of our lives. The quality of life is deplorable. Sadly even if Healy is recalled the next in line isnt much better.

Good luck on your move - God speed.

Why is it that a double parked car gets more police attention than a drug deal happening out in the open? Why is it that when my house was robbed it took the cops 47 minutes to arrive? Why is it that a park like the one on Wayne Street can be an open air drug market, with no action taken by the JCPD? Why is it that you cant feel safe walking down our streets at 3 in the afternoon?

It is not because we dont attend the captains meeting, we do. It is not because the tax dollars are sufficient - we are in one of the highest tax brackets on the eastern seaboard.

It is a CULTURE OF CORRUPTION - despite our efforts the spine of that corruption has not been broken. In no other city in the united states have 42 public officials been simultaneously charged. We have an overwhelmed police force, self serving - pocket lining politicos - insufficient services for our youth and the list goes on.

We need an organized effort to TAKE OUR CITY BACK. We need to step up - step out and show up in much larger numbers than we previously have.

If you want to get a better idea of where and when major crimes are occurring, go to http://spotcrime.com/nj/jersey+city

I have lived in Jersey City for 4 years and have seen a defined increase in crime. In addition to my own home being robbed not once but twice - I have had several friends fall victim to muggings. One who spent 5 days in the hospital recovering.

I used to be a lot less guarded and now make a concerted effort not to walk alone at night. It is an absolute shame that the quality of life is spiraling downward.

Note: The spot crime site does not contain all crimes that are committed here.

In JC it seems almost impossible to find a place that has both consistent food and good service. I found it at the OX, the Chefs/Owners Nicole and Ed are formally of Marco & Pepe and opened the OX November of last year. The food is quite simply the best JC has to offer. The critics agree, NY Times gave them an "Excellent", Star Ledger the same and NJ Monthly just voted them "Best New Restaurant" I have never had a bad meal at this restaurant and have dined there over a dozen times in the past month alone. It is not unusual to see the owners in the front of the house greeting the guests and coaching the staff. When I inquired about the holiday event for my company the catering manager told me they would gladly open for lunch to facilitate our group. The prices are super reasonable with packages starting at just $25 a head.

The critics are right about this place, "a bright beacon in the ever changing face of Newark Ave"

Has anybody been to this cute little place yet. It has a total Central Perk vibe to it. Great coffee, breakfast breads, cupcakes and pastries. Comfy chairs, free wireless and the best part of all is the Garden. The owners are great, the place is welcoming. After Sweet Priscilla went Pepto Bismol pink it is hard to stomach a cup of coffee in there. Welcome to our neighborhood