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Re: Thin pickings at Europa last weekend and closed today....

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They've been closed for about a week now. About three years ago they disappeared mysteriously, too -- only then the metal gates were down. Now it looks like they've just vanished. No signs on the door this time around.

Posted on: 2013/3/10 2:15

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Re: PATH Train Incident

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heights wrote:
I wonder how the accused felt when he got arrested 2 days later as he was going about his daily commute ? Probably surprised !

That's probably the most unbelievable part of the story. The PAPD was able to pick a needle out of a haystack, considering how many people use the PATH every day and how many of them are of (presumably) southeast Asian decent.

Posted on: 2013/3/8 19:39

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Re: Flooding in Jersey City

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dtjcview wrote:
Yep not accurate. With Sandy, DTJC north of Columbus and west of Marin was barely touched, aside from some isolated basement flooding. .

You might want to revise that. West of Marin got hammered by the surge. Almost all of Grand and York up to VV Park was under. Mercer, Montgomery and York were all completely under beyond Grove St. The PAD area was completely under. By "under" I mean upwards of 6 feet.

Elevation does not increase the further you get from the water. There are several spots, like Washington & Grand, that are at a much higher elevation than Montgomery and Marin.

For example, here's your City Hall parking lot at about 11:30. This was not the highest the water would rise that night. Also keep in mind, that parking lot is elevated above the surrounding streets by 1 - 2 feet.

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This flood water extended well beyond Marin and CC Blvd.

Posted on: 2013/3/8 19:20

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Re: PATH Train Incident

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meowmix wrote:
I find it interesting that so many commenters are demanding to know why she didn't ask for help on the train or anything like that, when so many of you immediately questioned the truth of her claim. Would you ask for help from someone if you thought they would accuse you of lying?

I think there is a correlation between the time taken to report the crime and the degree which we trust the integrity of the story.

I don't think anyone here would have doubt in the story if the woman cried for help when it happened. The doubt comes from the delay (the shame) of going about 10 minutes and several stops before taking action.

I'm not saying this is the correct way to look at this story.

Posted on: 2013/3/8 19:09

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Re: PATH Train Incident

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C'mon, give the guy a break. Do you think he's getting any real action with a mustache like that?

Posted on: 2013/3/8 18:01

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Re: Power Lines in JC

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Althea wrote:
I don't know why Mercer street has some of its line buried and I do know the cost to do this is exorbitant.

Mercer power lines are not buried. The lines run along the sides of the buildings.

Posted on: 2013/2/27 0:41

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Re: Chromium removal at Metropolis towers to begin soon

#217

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That's the 1960s for you.

They are ugly and a terrible use of the allotted space, but there could be an abandoned factory or an asian-fusion restaurant there instead.

Posted on: 2013/2/22 16:45

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Chromium removal at Metropolis towers to begin soon

#218

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While most of the chromium-cleanup talks have centered around the site on Garfield Ave., there are other, albeit much smaller, contaminated sites that need remediation. One exists at the Metropolis Towers on the corner of Christoper Columbus, Marin and Montgomery.

This site was contaminated when chromium-mixed soil was used as fill.

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1964
PPG sells the Garfield Avenue plant. For many years prior to 1963, chromite ore processing residue was used as fill in construction projects.

In 2009, it was reported that there was chromium only under the western-most parking lot and under the now-demolished third building, which is currently just a fenced-off concrete slab:

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Hexavalent chromium concentrations exceeding soil cleanup criteria have been detected in the soil beneath parking areas and recently demolished buildings. Hexavalent chromium has not been detected beneath the residential towers. One of five monitoring wells has detected total chromium concentrations in excess of groundwater quality standards.

http://www.chromecleanup.com/flash/pdfs/jc/Site156.pdf

Then, yesterday, NJ.com reports:

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After the Oct. 29 storm, officials discovered a ?small patch? of cancer-causing hexavalent chromium in the basement boiler room of Metropolis Towers? Building 2, said Brian McPeak, project manager for the cleanup.

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... emoval_at_jersey_cit.html

Chromium inside the building! Whoops!

Cleanup plans are still underway, although Sandy did put the Metropolis cleanup behind schedule:

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An effort to remove chromium-laced soil from the Metropolis Towers site in Downtown Jersey City is expected to begin within weeks and last for a little more than a year

NJDEP, Jersey City, and PPG have created the Chromium Cleanup Partnership for questions and concerns and...

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have agreed to participate in a process to clean up PPG?s 20 chromium sites in Hudson County. As part of their 2009 agreement, the participants established a five-year goal for cleaning up all PPG sites.

http://www.chromecleanup.com/

Please know that this is not just another construction project. The area around Marin & Christoper Columbus is like a wind tunnel. Know what's in the air you're breathing. Ask questions, stay informed, etc etc....

Posted on: 2013/2/22 16:00

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jmiz

Re: Tommy Two Scoops Closed?

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JCMan8 wrote:
Does anyone know what is going on?

That entire block was 4 or 5 feet under water during Sandy.

The boarded up windows and doors didn't tip you off?

Posted on: 2013/2/17 2:33

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Re: What used to be at Grove Pointe

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tommyc_37 wrote:
I kind of wish the elevated tracks were still there on Columbus, it would make the streetscape more interesting than it is now in my opinion.

From the photographs I've seen, the tracks slowly sloped down to a level grade with the street, somewhere after the Grove St. PATH. If the tracks were still there, that would all be dead space.

Also, because of the tracks, CC Blvd is unusually wide. Just after the tracks were taken down, cars would park on that street head-first. Even with larger 70's cars, there was still plenty of room for two lanes of traffic.

Posted on: 2013/2/15 12:17

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Re: Developers break ground for new Boys & Girls Clubs facility in Downtown Jersey City (18 Park)

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malcontent wrote:
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All listings for Grand St in that area that I've found are either outdated or hinting at remediation. Is chromium still a problem there?

Most of the new condo projects built around Grand St are on lots that have been remediated. Some people, however, believe that chromium contamination is still a problem. I, personally, am not sure what to believe.

I believe the only major chromium site in the heart of DTJC is under the parking lot of the two housing towers (Metropolis?) behind City Hall. Phase one of remediation is currently under way for that cleanup.

Regardless -- I think your point still stands. It may have been cleaned, but by living on top of those sites, you're putting a lot of trust in someone else's word.

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hero69 wrote:
won't those people be trapped in their high rises when the next storm hits?

Probably. The area around 18 Park has been elevated significantly by landfill. Marin Blvd beyond the light rail received about 8-10 feet of fill, bringing that street that may more feet above sea level. If you stand at the site of 18 Park and look down Marin towards City Hall, you're looking down hill now.

So -- 18 Park may be high and dry, but the surrounding area is still prone to flooding.

Posted on: 2013/2/10 15:27

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Re: Developers break ground for new Boys & Girls Clubs facility in Downtown Jersey City (18 Park)

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thor800 wrote:
What about the chromium contamination of this site and all around Grand Street ?

Seems like it makes alot more sense to clean this up first.

All listings for Grand St in that area that I've found are either outdated or hinting at remediation. Is chromium still a problem there?

Posted on: 2013/2/8 12:15

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Re: Excellent Driving Skills in Shoprite/BJs Parking Lot

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Anything bad that's happened to me in JC has somehow been tied to this lot.

Bought a new car after I lost mine after Sandy. Parked in the lot, came back from BB&B and watched as a moronic woman too lazy to put her shopping cart back in to the caddy roll it right in to my back bumper. Her car was about three spots down. I completely laced in to her. It's morons like that who make a shitty parking lot completely unbearable.

By the way, I only enter/exit on the Washington Blvd side. That's the secret to sanity in that place.

Posted on: 2013/2/5 15:30

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Re: Car with woman and 2 kids plunged from Pulaski Skyway

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Something doesn't add up.

Even a car going 100MPH is still going parallel to the railing and there's no way there would be enough force generated to punch through.

Posted on: 2013/1/17 11:58

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Re: boarding dogs in JC

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Quote:

Vigilante wrote:

Animal Control can cite dog owners for noise violations.

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Vigilante wrote:

Duties of Animal Control

? 90-19. - Noisy dogs.

No dog shall be allowed to unnecessarily disturb the peace or rest of persons residing in the neighborhood wherein it is kept or harbored or otherwise become a nuisance.

? 90-21. - Enforcement. [Amended 6-14-1995 by Ord. No. 95-050]

B.

The Division of Health shall appoint dog wardens with full power to enforce the provisions of this article. In addition, such dog wardens shall take into custody and impound or cause to be taken into custody and impounded and thereafter destroyed or offered for adoption as provided in this section

Thanks for proving my point.

Animal Control can take your dog. Animal Control won't be writing you any tickets for that noise, though. (third time I'm typing it).

If you want specifics on NJCACOA, here's the website: http://www.njcacoa.org/aco_authority.htm

For the third time: Animal Control will not issue noise complaint citations, summons, tickets or fines because Animal Control Officers are not trained in domestic disputes, which is exactly what noise complaints are, whether it be a party, a stereo, a dog, etc.

Posted on: 2013/1/14 1:04

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jmiz

Re: The PATH is racist?

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corybraiterman wrote:

Again, it seems like a convenient load of BS.

Yeah! Load of crap, I say.

Posted on: 2013/1/13 23:04

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Re: boarding dogs in JC

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Vigilante wrote:

Animal Control can cite dog owners for noise violations.

Wrong. A noise violation is handled by the local police.

Animal Control does not enforce local ordinances unless it pertains to unlicensed animals (which is something the original poster mentioned that has absolutely nothing to do with his noise problem).

A rabid animal is handled by animal control. A barking dog is handled by the police.

A loose zebra is handled by animal control. A loud stereo is handled by the police.

A dog that bites is handled by animal control. A party in your neighbor's backyard at 3am is handled by the police.

Get the pattern here?

A police officer will often escort an animal control officer on a call, but an animal control officer does not have to respond to a a noise complaint -- even if that noise is generated by an animal.

Posted on: 2013/1/13 22:56

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jmiz

Re: boarding dogs in JC

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hitchcock wrote:
If Animal Control comes to investigate a barking complaint and your dog isn't licensed, I do think your dog can be seized

Are you complaining about a barking dog or an unlicensed dog? A dog with a licence doesn't bark less than an unlicensed dog. What is the relation between the two that you're trying to point out? I'm confused.

A noise complaint is handled by the police. A malnourished animal is handled by Animal Control. Neither are likely to bust down your neighbor's door while they're on vacation because the dog is barking.

Posted on: 2013/1/13 21:17

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jmiz

Re: Pulaski Skyway to close for 2 years after Super Bowl:

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The Pulaski Skyway is one of the worst bridges in the United States -- and it has been that way since the day it opened.

First, it was built to get truck traffic off the city streets (the route that resembles today's 1&9 Truck). However, the United States Navy forced the engineers to increase the clearance over the Passaic and Hackensack rivers at the last minute, creating a very steep incline leading up to the two bridges that has prohibited truck traffic from using the bridge from day #1.

Second, it was designed in the early 30s, before anyone knew anything about highways and ramps were placed on the left, creating one of the most dangerous driving situations in New Jersey.

Third, its truss system closely resembles that of the failed bridge that killed a dozen people and injured another 200 in Minneapolis. Driving the Skyway is like playing a game of russian roulette. Remember that the next time you drive across.

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Edit: If a auto-bridge connecting Liberty State Park to Jersey Ave is completed before this project, imagine the clusterfuck at exit 14B and into Downtown JC.

Posted on: 2013/1/10 15:12

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jmiz

Re: Cookies and Crepes

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It's open. Check it out.

Staff is really friendly. Crepes are all $6.99 and are enough for two to split for dessert. Crepes come with a scoop of ice cream, which is fine in the winter because the crepes are warm.

Crepes are made right in front of you.

Served in a metal to-go tin, which is fine, but if you're eating in it would be nice to have a plate.

They're all dessert crepes, which is my only complaint. Some veggies, eggs, cheese .. would all keep me coming back for more than a sugar fix.

Posted on: 2013/1/10 1:03

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Re: J.C. man, 96, conned out of $7,800 for 'special' car chip: cops

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A 96 year old guy, I can understand. The elderly are easy prey. But anyone else has no excuse.

Why would anyone take goods or services from a random person -- in a parking lot of all places.

I remember being asked to buy a set of speakers by some guys out of a white van in Linden, even though that is one of the oldest tricks in the book. I told the guys to go #OOPS# themselves.

Posted on: 2013/1/9 22:10

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Re: J.C. man, 96, conned out of $7,800 for 'special' car chip: cops

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user1111 wrote:
The con man was described as being in his early 60s, and wearing a brown jacket and wool hat, the report says.

Yeah, I saw that guy. About 300 times on my way to work this morning.

Is it taboo to actually describe physical characteristics?

Posted on: 2013/1/9 18:44

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Re: WE WANT THE TRUTH ABOUT OUR SEWERS & STORM DRAINS MR. MAYOR

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Jcls wrote:
Whatever happened to the sirens they tested a couple of summers ago, on Columbus and Marin?

You mean the same sirens they "routinely tested" on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 that scared the shit out of a neighborhood already on edge? Silly you, those aren't for real emergencies.

Posted on: 2012/12/29 17:08

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Re: JC rentals / Path issues

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val7101 wrote:
The current infrastructure, water mains, PATH, can barely support the current population.

I see this thrown around all the time on this forum. Where is there proof that the current infrastructure is inadequate? Does anyone experience a lack of water pressure during peak hours? Are there consistent sewer backups (that are not the result of clogged drains)?

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but when you have to leave at 7:00 am for a 9:00am job on Wall St because you'll never get in a train otherwise, it loses some of it's luster.

Who on Wall St. is leaving two hours to travel two miles? I know not me, and I do that commute every day. I'm out my door at 8:20 and I'm passing Wall Street at about 8:50-8:55.

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And the natives are being priced out of their own city. Survival of the fittest has its downside.

You mean the population that has inhabited certain neighborhoods in cities after the white flight? I don't think you have a grasp on the term "native"

I love when people complain on here about the PATH being crowded and cry that it's because of over development. Ride the 4/5/6 at any time of day and then complain about the PATH. I've never heard of anyone crying about over development on the Upper East Side.

Posted on: 2012/12/24 0:01

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Re: OPEN JERSEY AVENUE TO LIBERTY STATE PARK!!

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thor800 wrote:
wasn't the waterway under the bridge a Superfund site ?

No, but close enough.

Posted on: 2012/12/20 20:46

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Re: How Does He Get On The Light Rail In This Shape?

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He walked on, most likely.

Posted on: 2012/12/18 0:53

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Re: Generators On Warren and Columbus

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Sounds like you'd be better off contacting them directly than asking this forum for speculation.

Posted on: 2012/12/12 19:40

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Re: Jersey City Museum

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JerseyCityFrankie wrote:
So where will we be able to view a complete list of the Museums artifacts and artwork?

What museum on the planet allows you to do this? Why is this an expectation?

Posted on: 2012/12/12 0:07

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Re: Tilted Kilt - Pub & Eatery (&boobs)

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vindication15 wrote:
the titled kilt is in the same building as the early learning academy - a preschool. odd pairing...

The Tilted Kilt can become the nursery.

Posted on: 2012/12/11 12:29

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Re: Jersey City Museum

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Can anyone look at that website and tell me that there's any indication whatsoever that this museum is closed?

Since you asked:

1.) There's nothing listed under "Current Exhibitions"

2.) Absolutely nothing listed under the Events Calendar.

3.) All exhibitions displayed on the main page's rotating banner are for the Fall of 2010.

These are all clear indications to me that something is amiss!

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all it says is that the museum is open on Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.

Actually, it says: "Galleries open by appointment for academic research. Please email info@jerseycitymuseum.org to inquire. "

The site gives you an e-mail address and clearly states visits are for research purposes. I guess there's a difference between what you've read and what you think you've read.

Posted on: 2012/12/8 19:51

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