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And as I read it, the actual 'scam' consisted of promising to pay the room-mate's sister for hiring a car to move them, and then not paying.

Hardly a scam, the girl(s) would have had to pay to move their stuff in any case!

Souds like a silly squabble between a couple of kids.

Robin.

jerseymom wrote:
People who have risen to this level of "sophistication" in their criminal activity have usually been at it for a while. This is likely not her first mark or her last. Were the police contacted at all? If any of this abuse is happening over the Internet that involves an exchange of money, this could rise to a crime that is reportable to the FBI.

Might want to chat with them at the FBI field office in Newark. They're not intimidating at all and quite helpful:

Phone: (973) 792-3000

SOS wrote:
Can anyone with more than a few posts provide evidence? Could easily all be BS.

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Br6dR wrote:
Is Vroom Street downtown or NONdowntown? Can't place it at the moment.

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Oh, that's a good reason. Don't I look stupid for asking.

Thank God the police aren't out there looking for a guy with a gun.

Too shaken up to call the pigs, but not shaken up enough that he can't call up his buddies? Either something stinks or you kids are idiots.

It's NOT downtown. Please be sure to report it, we are in a contest to see who has the least amount of crime! I'm totally rooting for downtown because I live here. I'm pretty sure we're winners already and the rest of you are losers from LOSERTOWN!

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I highly doubt calling and saying "Hey! there WAS a guy with a gun- but he's gone now" Is really going to do anything.

WRONG! I assume your friend is probably stoned/drunk so doesn't want to talk to police, but HAVE HIM VISIT IN PERSON TOMORROW to fill out a report. It DOES make a difference because it will be reflected in the crime stats. If a person is out there with a gun, IT MUST BE REPORTED. A report has to be filed with the police, and don't let the police try to talk your friend out of filing a report.

SonOfPizzazz wrote:
Oh, that's a good reason. Don't I look stupid for asking.

Thank God the police aren't out there looking for a guy with a gun.

Too shaken up to call the pigs, but not shaken up enough that he can't call up his buddies? Either something stinks or you kids are idiots.

SonOfPizzazz wrote:
There's a choice whether or not to call the police in that situation?

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NYC always gets good draws for hardcore shows, the problem is that a lot of the kids out here begging for something to do on a friday night arent aware of how close and easy nyc is to get to.

You guys grew up here and don't know how close the city is? Sheesh. Maybe if you put half as much energy into teaching the local kids about the PATH train (that we were taking at 14 to get beer in the village while we were not even "from here") as you put into posting multiple threads about how you can't seem to get anything done on your own and think that we care, you might have something.

Real Advice:

- Find out if local rehearsal studios will allow a hosted show, if their insurance / fire capacity allows it. Pearl might be able to help. The wallpaper factory, maybe not. Not sure if they're even legal.

- Are there any VFW's or American Legions around here? I'm not even sure. There's a Knights of Columbus on St. Pauls Ave. Talk to them. Those guys are always looking for cash.

- Basements, as eggs mentioned. I've been to a few basement shows in the area over the past few years. They DO happen. Sometimes with basement shows though, the sketchier the neighborhood, the better. You wouldn't believe what bands I saw in someone's kitchen in Brownsville.

I know you're only worried about not how things were, but how things are going to be, which is cool, but I have to say it would be nice to see a return to the days when punks were punks and every band had at least one member or friend who knew how to tap into streetlamps for free electricity and run an extension cord into an abandoned house or factory and have, at least for an hour or two, an honest to god hole in the wall punk club.

Anyway, good luck.

muffintops wrote:
Ironically enough - last night / early this morning I took my dog to the emergency room at AMCNY on the upper east side for heart failure. Called at first to get a quick phone consultation because I wasn't sure what to do and they said to bring her in immediately. My vet is associated with them and I happen to remember seeing a pamphlet once in the office which is the main reason I went there. They did a wonderful job in stabilizing her, explaining what was going on and treatment in a very kind manner. Upper East Side is a trek - but AMCNY is another option for emergency care. Just wanted to throw out that as another option if so inclined.

http://www.amcny.org/

Animal Medical Center
510 East 62nd Street,
New York, NY 10065
Phone: 212-838-8100

btw - Erins & Caps and their neighbors are a huge reason their block New York Ave between Congress & South became safer. I lived on the block below and a few houses on their block were a constant crime nuisance (noise, drug dealing, machetes, etc). They are good people.

eggzbenedict wrote: Let me try and sum this up- Thisloveiswar- people on this site actually got pissed today because of the way some people gratiously dealt with a stray cat that was hit by a car. Don't expect much. But let me try and help. While not a lifer, I did go to high school in Jersey City. Back then, when we were all underage, there were very few options for shows. They mainly consisted of basement shows (usually in the heights where basements and some cool parents existed), or venturing into the burbs for other basement shows or VFW Hall shows. You aren't going to get any love from bars in town. Underage means one thing- no liquor sales. If you are into hardcore, and want all ages shows, you may have to venture into NYC. Look into ABC NO RIO. All ages hardcore matinees every Saturday. They have been doing it since the late 80's early 90's. Have you tried Maxwells? You may be able to pull off an afternoon show there if you can show that the bands will draw. I realize I am pointing out places out of Jersey City, and your concern is the lack of options you have in Jersey City. but, it is what it is. I hope some of this helps. Keep your chin up.

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Is this what I have to look forward to in adulthood? Ridiculing young people trying to do productive things.

I suppose so.

Life lesson: When you ask people for their opinion, you best brace for their opinion.

Hardcore music events catering to a young adult audience in this neck of the woods just might be a liability an event-space owner is not willing to accept. But if you keep it professional (lose the sense of entitlement) and build a good track record, your options will increase dramatically.

With sincerest best wishes from a local elder.

Probably not a good idea to insult people either. Life lesson #2 "we grew up here" means nothing unless they are putting your name on a monument.