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Home away from home
 
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With the recent spate of muggings in DTJC (most recently on Sunday/Monday morning - Columbus and Warren- committed by some thugs from east orange), i don't think anywhere in JC is safe.
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Posted on: 2014/5/13 22:01
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Not too shy to talk
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I have looked into moving into this area in the past, but I always get turned off as you get to Bergen and further east. You can check Spotcrime.com -- there have been a number of shootings on Bergen in the past (I think JCPD has stopped providing stats for Spotcrime as I don't see anything recent). When I have asked people on the street, they have indicated that it has gotten a lot better since they closed housing projects that were on Duncan. Some of the houses in the area are just beautiful, but, I would stay on Kennedy as much as possible.
Posted on: 2014/5/13 21:58
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Thanks! Your comments help more than you know..especially since you live on Duncan, which I heard can be a little sketchy. I know the neighborhood is getting better though. Thanks again
Posted on: 2014/5/12 20:00
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Just can't stay away
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Yes, I think Kensington is a pretty decent block, especially as you get closer to Kennedy.
As a woman who has lived on Duncan between Bergen and Kennedy for several years, I feel okay about walking home from Journal Square in the evening up until about 9pm or even 9:30pm. After that, I would definitely take a cab or bus. SOme of my female neighbors prefer to take Bergen at night, although it's seedier, because it has more foot traffic. I think Kennedy is okay, too, in part because of the campus security at St. Peter's. I haven't had any problems on either route. If I had to go as far as Kensington at night, I'd take Kennedy over Bergen because the Jewett and Bergen intersection seems a little sketchier to me. Obviously, it's an urban area, so you do have to keep your wits about you. And yes, it's block by block--I tend to avoid most streets south of Kensington between Bergen and Kennedy, for instance. The local precinct might be able to give you more detailed guidance. Good luck!
Posted on: 2014/5/12 19:45
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Hey everyone,
My girlfriend and I are looking to move into an apartment on Kensington ave. in between Bergen & JFK. I think this is considered McGinley Square, right? The block seemed safe and in a good location when we were driving around. However, I will not always be around since I work full-time, and my girlfriend will be taking public transportation to work(NYC) and school (Hudson CC). I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of how safe/unsafe the neighborhood is? She will mainly be walking to/from JFK as I know the closer you get to Bergen isn't exactly desirable. I've also heard that it varies block to block in this area, so any information would be great. Thanks, I just want to keep her safe.
Posted on: 2014/5/12 13:54
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