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Re: Newark Avenue StreetScape

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brewster wrote:
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tommyc_37 wrote:
First of all I currently see no, or at least very few, trees on Newark Ave. between Jersey Ave and Grove Street.

Secondly, that strip of Newark Ave between Jersey and Grove really SHOULD be pedestrian-only. Is there really a need for vehicular traffic there? For what, to go and make a right on Grove Street?? Those very few drivers that would do that can just turn right on Jersey and left on Columbus.

There's some pathetic tiny potted trees.

As for traffic, I've been told that the merchants freak out at the idea of even making it one way, never mind traffic free, they think people just driving by and in buses are their best customers. They apparently also depend on people illegally parking on the south side sidewalk.

That section is an ongoing clusterf$#k to drive or bike with no one even trying to fix it. My opinion is there's not quite enough pedestrians to warrant a mall, but it should definitely be one way eastbound with loading zones among the meters so that trucks can deliver without double parking.

And making that block of Newark one way would make alot of sense for merchants. Parking most likely would be the diagonal head-in type and offer ALOT more spot that currently there. Being against even the one way makes no sense!

Posted on: 2010/8/17 20:51

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Re: Jersey City is closing its police academy to save money

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I've seen the Port Authority training recruits around their holland tunnel complexes as well.

Posted on: 2010/8/6 19:00

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Re: Blade / Straight Razor sharpening expert

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I use a manual Chef'sChoice and it does a nice job:

http://www.edgecraft.com/page2b.html

Posted on: 2010/7/19 19:46

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Re: Newport Mall Movie Theaters are disgusting

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I don't think so. Armrests are still missing and your shoes will still stick to the floor. :(

Posted on: 2010/7/16 19:58

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Re: Embankment- Update Thread

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Fantastic news for JC! ...and for Hyman too. He could double his investment is he takes the deal with the city. Even if the land is "worth" 30 million. I'd hedge my bets, take the money and run.

Posted on: 2010/7/14 21:00

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Re: Telephone pole snapped. Monmouth St.

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Posted on: 2010/6/1 10:36

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Telephone pole snapped. Monmouth St.

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4:30 this morning an OLD power pole snapped in a half between 5th and 6th streets on Monmouth. It smushed a red pickup pretty good and created a 20 foot fireball from the transformers hitting the street. This is very same pole that we, neighbors on the block have complained about for years to PS. Electric is still on amazingly!

Posted on: 2010/6/1 10:15

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Re: 3 Jersey City couples have fun battling each other for $10,000 renovations prize on HGTV show ai

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Ha.....my wife and I walked by a few times while the show was being filmed. Man did the home owners looked stressed. One was covered in plaster dust from head to foot. I can't imagine trying to work on a 3 day deadline with camera's and a film crew in the way!

Posted on: 2010/5/30 13:39

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Re: Bike routes in JC other than waterfront?

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Cool DanL, thanks for the link. Didn't know that it existed. I am a member of the TA in nyc and will def. participate in the ride through JC. :)

Posted on: 2010/4/18 15:13

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Re: Broken car windows all over

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Another one smashsed, a silver Chrysler, this morning RIGHT next to St. Anthony's church at 6th and Monmouth. :(

Posted on: 2010/3/28 20:31

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Re: Holy flooding Batman....

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"Its like the Titanic for Pete"....LOL!!!

Posted on: 2010/3/14 19:47

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Re: Holy flooding Batman....

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5th and Monmouth starting to flood now. :(

Posted on: 2010/3/14 3:15

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Re: Target Store/Downtown: Cops nab four Newark teens while investigating a string of car burglaries

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Nice job JCPD!! A screw driver is what was used to break my passenger side window a few weeks back.

Posted on: 2010/2/24 1:39

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Re: JC BUILDING DEPARTMENT

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I really do hope that someday there is an overhall of the JCBD. It is, BY FAR, the WORST city agency that I have ever had to deal with in my life. And I have been to some really bad DMV's!!

Posted on: 2010/2/22 14:43

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Re: Smash and grab on Wayne St

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Had my passenger side window smashed on Monmouth @ 6th street last week.

Had NOTHING in the car to grab however. New window cost me $200. :(

Posted on: 2010/2/21 1:47

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Re: Best pizza in JC????

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Delenio's is best around Hamilton park imo. Good quality toppings and a thin slice with a buttery crust. yum!

Posted on: 2010/2/7 16:45

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Cafe Nia?

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@ the Corner of Monmouth and Newark..... its been closed for awhile now. Anybody know what happened or if they are going to reopen? I liked the smoked turkey wrap. :(

Posted on: 2010/1/16 17:03

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Re: Any information on the razing of the Lincoln Park Golf Range?

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Good news on the course! LP range was fine for practice...windy with old balls not withstanding. They had just replaced all the mats a few years back too.

So whats the over/under on the completion date holding up? lol While it doesn't take much time to move dirt around etc. Seeding and getting a good thick quality turf takes time. I say it will be years before we see an opening day.

Posted on: 2009/12/29 13:44

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Re: 7-11 Opening in Journal Sq

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Second that on Wawa. Their tuna hoogies are the best!

Posted on: 2009/12/29 12:55

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Re: Incident at Barrow & Montgomery

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Doesn't suprise me in the least. Customer service across the board, reguardless of department, is not a strong suit (or should I say "doesn't exisit") here in JC.

Posted on: 2009/12/8 15:16

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Re: Looking for antique door

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I here you cyclotronic on prices, but you have to consider that there are labor, salvage rights etc involved. That's pretty bizzare about OGT! lol

I'll second Build It Green, but definitely hit or miss on good quality stuff.

Posted on: 2009/11/24 1:26

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Re: Exotic bird sighting: red-tailed hawk spotted in Journal Square

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Two different hawks if you ask me. The second one downtown here has less white feathers and no red tail. Mom and dad hawk perhaps?

Resized Image

Posted on: 2009/11/24 1:19

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Re: Looking for antique door

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SKIP all of those places!! The mark-up is crazy around here. Instead go to:

http://recyclingthepast.com/

and

http://recyclingthepast.com/Doors_Inventory.asp?subcatId=1

They are in Barnegat just off the GSPW @ exit 63. They have an excellent selection of interior and exterior doors as well as all kinds of old plumbing stuff. (claw foot tubs etc.). I got a 4 panel door from the Stanford White mansion for $200 last year.

Posted on: 2009/11/23 15:28

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Re: Hawk on First and Erie

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wow, a good sized one too. cool photo!

Posted on: 2009/11/19 19:15

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Re: Newark Avenue StreetScape

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probably longer that the trees. did you see the soil that those maples were planted into? sandy clay. those bushes will be fine.

Posted on: 2009/10/31 3:27

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Re: Newark Avenue StreetScape

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Thanks for the updated post T-Bird. Thats awesome that a "phase III" is in the works. That part of Newark ave (Coles up through the turnpike) does really need help especially the pavement.

Posted on: 2009/10/30 20:29

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Re: Jersey City Hopes for Its Own High Line

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oy @ comment #3 under story on curbed.com:

"It does have a kind of haunting beauty.

I don't think this would work as a park, b/c of the safety concerns people have in Jersey City. Jersey City today is like Manhattan in the 70s. I've never seen a cop on the street there, and tourists ogling the plants and views would be open targets for neighborhood muggers."

Posted on: 2009/10/29 22:31

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Re: hey, so who hit my car?

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awesome! keep us posted on the outcome if you can.

Posted on: 2009/10/21 15:11

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Re: MSNBC List of best cities to raise kids

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shakatah wrote:
Article is not saying JC is one of the best places to raise kids, instead it is comparing only large cities. So we shouldn't compare JC to towns, like Princeton, Montclair, etc..

Fact that JC is 13 and Newark 46 may say more about how bad most large cities are when it comes to providing a great environment for raising kids compared to JC, instead of how great JC is compared to all other places, including the plethora of towns in NJ and the country.

I don't think anyone is arguing that all of JC is great to raise kids, but to echo Brewster, the city actually has alot to offer, most of it within walking distance, especially for downtown residents. If the JC public schools were in great shape, JC would be much closer to the top of that list.

+1 agreed.

Posted on: 2009/10/21 15:08

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Re: DUI on a bicycle?

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DowntownSteve28 wrote:
People who ride the wrong way down the street need to be dealt with harshly. I usually go for a game of chicken to force them into traffic.........

"Salmoning" is so common, that alot of bikers don't even know its againt the law (and stupid).

Posted on: 2009/10/16 18:06

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