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The Downtown Watch meeting is Sep 11, 7pm, at Grace Church Van Vorst, in the sanctuary (entrance on Second Street near Erie).
It is the second Monday of every month at 7pm. Last month DeFazio was there, and the new police chief.
Posted on: 2006/9/6 17:35
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There is a meeting this Monday, 9/11, correct? Where and what time? My roommates and I would like to attend.
Thanks!
Posted on: 2006/9/6 14:44
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Has anyone else has a chance to email the local news? Please, if you can, take a few minutes and open their eyes to this horrible situations.
Thank you
Posted on: 2006/8/29 11:15
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Open a free account at Photobucket.com or one of its peers, upload a photo, then cut and paste the "tag" they provide into your post. done. You can even reduce the size of the image from their site.
Posted on: 2006/8/26 2:21
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Thanks for the tip! Now feel like telling me how to upload an image from my desktop onto a posting?
Posted on: 2006/8/26 2:12
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Fancy link for Local Television Contacts  (Just click on the topic title for link) Unfancy link for "Local Television Contacts": http://jclist.com/modules/newbb/viewt ... 644a56308e#forumpost65293 When you want to post a link to another topic thread as above, just find the topic thread, copy the "Address" that begins with "http://" (highlight w/mouse, right click selcect copy) and past it like above in Unfancy Link. Fancy link is the same way like this: http://jclist.com/modules/newbb/viewt ... 644a56308e#forumpost65293" rel="noopener external" title="">Local Television Contacts Just delete the space before "http" and after "Contacts" above and your fancy link will look like this: Local Television Contacts
Posted on: 2006/8/26 1:14
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I highly recommend that you keep trying with the news producers, and for others who have been crime victims and witnesses, you should reach out too. If you've got the stomach for it, just bombard them over and over again. I work in PR and it's not uncommon to have to keep trying (and trust me, I am pitching much less newsworthy things than this). I'll start making some calls and sending e-mails too.
The more they hear about what is going on, the more likely they are to come over and investigate it for themselves. And they will start asking the questions we've been asking for a while now, but this time on television. The thread is called "Local Television Contacts" -- don't know how to create the fancy link like other people do.
Posted on: 2006/8/25 23:36
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I emailed every single one of the news links that were posted. I have yet to hear back. Please feel free to check out this list under the general forum and email as well. I think they need more than one person to express concern about our unsafe neighborhood and lack of common police sense. Seriously, how can the police tell me they were waiting for the Board of Ed to approve the release of the tape!? There was EVIDENCE on it!! I went every single morning, after speaking to the head of security and being told that he is in at 8, to try and speak to him about the tape. He was NEVER there. I left notes, number, etc each and every time. I even called through out the day and never heard back. The police told me they "didn't have time" to sit and watch the entire tape...so if WE wanted to and had permission to, then we should be the ones to watch it. Um, I have a psych degree, not criminal justice! Why must WE do THEIR jobs?! Sorry I am ranting, but I've had just about enough! :(
Posted on: 2006/8/25 19:25
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Today, I was in Van Vorst Park around 6 p.m. when I saw two bicycle cops ride past. On the one hand, it's great that there's a bicycle patrol at all, and it's possible some criminal could be making mischief there at 6 p.m. On the other hand, when you come right down to it, the percentage of crime committed around here in broad daylight is pretty low, and there are certainly plenty of nice people in VVP around 6 p.m. to help stop and observe any crimes that are committed. It would be great if the cops would spend less time patrolling on the family-friendly shifts and a lot more time patrolling from 8 p.m. to about 4 a.m.
Posted on: 2006/8/25 2:33
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If Coles Street has always been as "swamped in crime" as you state (and I've heard stuff like that in the past, to a letter degree) isn't that all the more reason to have tamed it by now? [quote] ============================== AFter many years of pressure and lots and lots of reported crimes, in the late eighties/early nineties, we got the police to start paying attention to Coles and Third. They did so for a year or so, and then were called somewhere else; and once the pressure from citizens relaxes for a moment, the cops move on to another hotspot. Coles has always been troubled by crime; but if there are not folks living there who make a strong and steady stink about the crime, little or nothing gets done. Coles has been sort of a no-mans' land til recently, when more young people are starting to go there to live. The cops have traditionally left Coles St. alone, for a variety of political reasons. You need to know the history to understand the situation. Some Harsimus Cove Neighborhood Association members lived on the corner of Coles and Third, and their safety was always threatened, so the association tried to come to their aid. This was many years ago, when there were a strong neighborhood association and active blockwatch groups and a good working relationship with Capt. Henne. We got some help for a while, and then it petered out because of shooting sprees down in the Greenville projects, which took precedence. You may fail to realize that getting the police to pay attention to a certain area is a full time job, and the citizens have to be relentless, and that eventually the pressure will relax from sheer burnout, and then you have the crime creeping back. It is not that long-time residents here have not worked hard to achieve a safe environment; it is that doing so requires the sort of commitment that few people can give -- full-time and dogged. If only the newcomers work as hard as we did years ago, things may just turn around a bit. You have to get your bullhorn out and keep it blaring 24/7. Don't think we didn't do our job. The fact that you are able to come here and reside in a fairly civilized environment is testimony to our hard work. In 1982, you simply did not go out after twilight; you never left the house empty because there would be nothing left when you came back; you put your bedrooms in the back of the bldg. so you would not be shot by stray bullets thru the windows while you slept at nite; etc., etc. You have no idea how far we have come!
Posted on: 2006/8/24 18:11
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I agree that something should be done. We are looking into getting it out on the news, but if you plan on writing something, I am very willing to help. I am sick over this! I also don't have money to move again since I sold my car to move here two months ago. Anyone have ideas on how to find a good safe place in Hoboken??? Anyone have connections they can put me in touch with?? I am desperate.
Posted on: 2006/8/24 14:23
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It was your post, I assumed it was daytime. Now I see that no time was mentioned. Ass (not u) me. Sorry. It's not right for anyone to have to live in fear, high rents or low rents!
Posted on: 2006/8/24 14:22
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Sorry for the misunderstanding, but the 8th and HP happened in the evening (if you're referring to the one I referred to in the thread I created). Although the way things are going, you might be referring to something else...
Posted on: 2006/8/24 14:15
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this is really scary. Someone should write an op-ed letter to the jersey journal (maybe I will) and contact city hall/steve fulop. i know steve's been pretty vocal in criticizing the JCPD but something more needs to be done. ( i do appreciate seeing the cops on bikes but i wish there were more of them.)
i love jersey city but im scared to leave my apartment and go to work! Steve - what can you do to help stop downtown robberies, burglaries and break-ins? healy and troy have clearly done nothing. it's not fair we pay these high rents and have to live in fear.
Posted on: 2006/8/24 14:10
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The HPNA should communicate this information but are not meeting in August.
Robin.
Posted on: 2006/8/24 14:06
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Is it legal to put up fliers and post on the poles in the area or do you need permits?
If I wasn't a regular on this site I wouldn't have an idea that all this crime was taking place. I have a feeling that most people in the neighborhood have no idea that all this stuff is going on. If fliers were put up around the neighborhood detailing the crime spree I think the non-cyber segments of the community would be able to put further pressure on the powers that be.
Posted on: 2006/8/24 14:03
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Robberies are taking place during daylight hours. 9th and Coles, daytime and crated dogs 7th anc Coles, daytime 8th and HP, daytime Manilla, daytime
Posted on: 2006/8/24 13:54
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I'm telling you, we need neighborhood patrols from 12 MIDNIGHT until sunrise! The cops won't do it, the guardian angels stop at 11. It's up to US. I'm completely serious here! If a whole bunch of people get together on various nights and just walk around, it just might work. It's time to take this shit back! It really sucks that it has to come to this, but you have to be your own police around here. If any people are interested in doing this at all, we really should. 5 people per night from 12 to 6 just walking around, carrying mace (completely legal) and a police scanner (so we can do the work for them, then they can use their cuffs and take the credit) and phones. It's ridiculous that people pay these prices, etc and can't even sleep in peace!
Posted on: 2006/8/24 6:18
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If Coles Street has always been as "swamped in crime" as you state (and I've heard stuff like that in the past, to a letter degree) isn't that all the more reason to have tamed it by now? Quote:
Isn't Mama Mia on Monmouth? Quote:
This is insanity.
Posted on: 2006/8/24 1:10
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This summer at least, Academic definitely has had some kind of sporatic activity in the daytime hours and sometimes into the evening. I don't know if they are classes or some kind of sports stuff or what. I don't remember this being true in the past but this summer, there has definitely been stuff going on sporatically at the school. Their security guy has been around too.
Posted on: 2006/8/24 1:01
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Maybe you can check some area pawn shops for the jewelry?
What a nightmare!
Posted on: 2006/8/24 0:47
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------------------------------------------------------------------ This is really very unfortunate. I am sorry to hear about all the loss you people have had. One thing to keep in mind is that Coles Street is and always has been swamped in crime. Over the years it has gotten cleaned up a little, so it looks marginally better than it did twenty years ago. But the same entrenched crime families are still there, in amongst the high-renters and condo- owners who are new arrivals. Perfect prey for the locals. I was having a slice at Mama Mia on Monday, and it was fun but also creepy just to sit and watch the unsavory "passing parade" up and down Coles in the middle of the afternoon. Everyone looked like he/she was up to something, except the oblivious newbies, who looked like they had no idea what they are up against. Sometimes, they seem to construe seediness with charm. The kids who are moving over east of Jersey have got to wise up and realize that they are in danger. And they need to be very careful. Best thing is to get out, if you can. Do not expect that the police are going to be able to do anything about crime on your streets. They will take reports, but that is usually the most they can get done.
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Does Academic have classes during the summer? Maybe not, and, even if it does, chances are a lot of people go on vacation during the summer and forget to check voicemail. So, I think it would be good to understand Academic's side before lawyering up. Also: I think this sort of thing has always happened off and on since I moved to the area in the mid 90s. (Remember the summer when everyone on First Street suddenly got new front doors?) Given how unreliable burglary statistics are, it's hard to tell whether the situation is really any worse than it was. But the cops should have acted more aggressively on this and gotten the Academic videotape themselves because it seems really obvious that the people who robbed the apartments are probably the same young creeps who are causing a lot of the other problems downtown. I can see why cops might prefer to make a priority, say, of shutting down the heroin supermarkets the MLK light rail stop. But, given that they don't actually seem to be doing that, it would be great if they could at least find the time to chase down some rotten kids.
Posted on: 2006/8/24 0:29
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It's the landlord's fault, the super's fault, and the burglar's fault. This could have so easily been avoided.
Posted on: 2006/8/23 23:27
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This is absolutely insane. And totally right for television. Call Channel 5 and talk to Arnie Diaz. We need to start alerting the tri-state area to the completely ridiculous situation.
I'm going to pull together a press list that people can use so we can bombard the press. (I know I've said this before but the summer got in the way and now I am super pissed.) PM me if you are interested in getting a copy of it. I promise to have it to any/all interested parties by this Friday. I may even post the names and numbers of local TV producers in another post if you think it will help.
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yep, that's the answer...sue the landlord and sue the school.
funny, murican and brewster don't even discuss blaming the criminals or the lack of police success in putting a stop to the summer crimewave.
Posted on: 2006/8/23 23:17
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As bad as the robbery was, I find the fact that you couldn't get the security tape outrageous. I live next to Academic too and always assumed that the loss of privacy due to the cameras bristling everywhere on that building was balanced by increased security, both in the form of deterrence and evidence.
Businesses and institutions in our neighborhoods need to be good neighbors, and Academic gave you the finger. I wonder if there's any grounds for lawsuit in there? I don't believe in "lawsuit lottery" mentality, but suits are often the only way to change antisocial behaviors. There needs to be a downside to them for not cooperating with you or the police.
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I am sorry to hear about this burglary. 1 1/2 years ago, my house (Harsimus Cove) was burglarized and it all happened in 45 minutes or so. I left at about 9:30 am to drop off my daughter in school and came back home about 45 minutes to an hour later to see my house in a scene just out of the movies. I had a bag of M & M Peanuts (the big one's from bj's) and they were all over the floor. They took my lap top, palm pilot, money, all of our jewelry and cameras. It was devastating. They were getting ready to take the TV, DVD and so on ... (assumption on my part because of how everything was positioned in the middle of my living room) when I interrupted. I ran off and called 911. One police officer came an hour later (my husband got home faster from the city) and had the nerve to tell us that his starting time at the precint was 11am so they were waiting for him to come in. Anyway, till today we have not heard anything at all from the police nor that our case has been closed. I also asked around in the area for any witnesses and not a soul saw anything. I do hope that you are luckier than we were and that you are able to find them.
Today we have a Labrador, an alarm, bars on the windows and gates; moving out right now is just not an option.
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I am sorry to hear of your loss.
Call Landlord- Tenant Relations 201-547-5127 and Housing Code Enforcement 201-547-4825 You are entitled to safety on the premises, the landlord's actions with the front door are in violation of this. They should send an inspector and fine your landlord. Quote:
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the cops in this city are a joke.
Posted on: 2006/8/23 21:01
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