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Re: Meeting on Jersey Avenue Turnpike Extension - June 22

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Bamb00zle wrote:
Seems like the bridge to nowhere to me as I just don't see how this will relieve congestion at all. During rush hour cars will quickly back up at the red light for the light rail crossing on Jersey Ave. When this happens, the traffic will go via Pacific again. Spend the $10 million some where it will do some good.

Of course! You're from downtown and don't know that the traffic is already on Pacific.

Posted on: 2015/6/22 21:34

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31st Legislative District Candidate Forum at Bethune Center

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Thanks to CivicJC and many others for sponsoring the state LD 31 Assembly forum at the Bethune Center this evening.

It was a very, very enlightening discussion on things that matter to us all.

The CivicJC FB page will have at least portions of the forum here:

https://www.facebook.com/civicjerseycity

Posted on: 2015/5/30 0:50

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Re: Murder and mahem in Lafayette under Fulop?

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JSleeze wrote:
One can't help but wonder if the crime situation in Bergen/Lafayette might be better if the Mayor had followed through on his promise to move there after the election. Sadly, he remains encamped in a small studio rental in Paulus Hook, bags packed for Trenton.

I believe the mayor never said he was moving to Bergen-Lafayette; he did say, however, he was moving to Ward F. Parts of downtown are now in Ward F.

Posted on: 2015/4/7 23:08

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Re: Groundbreaking for new apartment complex marks renewed interest in Bergen Lafayette

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By the way, same company that did The Montauk downtown (and which received an JCLC preservation award).

Posted on: 2015/4/7 23:05

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Richard Price coming to Jersey City Landmarks Conservancy awards

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Hi JCListers,

Richard Price (Clockers, Lush Life, The Wire . . .) has written extensively about Jersey City (the fictional Dempsey, NJ) in his novels. He's accepted an award from the JCLC and will be at the presentation next month at the Loew's Theater May 28 at 6 pm).

He accepted an invitation to see some of the places he's written about and I would like some help in identifying them. For example, he wrote about the Margaret Hague hospital, Montgomery Gardens, the police station on Communipaw, MLK Blvd, and Newark Avenue.

Can others remember where else specifically he refers to in his works?

Thank you,

Rebecca

Posted on: 2015/4/7 18:14

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Re: Historic district may come to Jersey City's West Side

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There is an important error in this article. The author states that interior improvements/changes will have to be ok'd but that is not true.

Posted on: 2015/2/3 0:11

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Re: Jersey City, NJ: 10 Reasons NYC Food and Culture Hounds Should Cross the Hudson Now

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getz011 wrote:
Union Republic = Hoboken wearing a Brooklyn mask, a really nice suit and tie.

Gotta have the beard . . .

Posted on: 2014/12/17 19:36

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Re: give away sari

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Sorry, this is a thin silk garment, and I want it to stay a garment--for a woman who needs a sari to wear.

That is a nice picture but not what I envisioned.

Thank you

Posted on: 2014/11/16 19:40

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give away sari

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Dear Neighbours,

My parents went to India and brought me back a beautiful silk sari that I will never wear. Of course, I could make something out of it, but I'd rather donate it to a community group or organization that would then give it to someone who would wear it. Does anyone know of such a group and can provide contact information?

Thank you,

Rebecca

Posted on: 2014/11/15 16:10

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Re: Music venues in Jersey City?

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Moore's Place on Monticello.

Posted on: 2014/10/13 20:57

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Re: FREE High Holiday Services

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La_Verdad wrote:
Honest question - please forgive my ignorance, but in the headline of this topic you mentioned that the services are "free" - in all caps. I assume you mean no cost. Is there typically a charge to go to services?

No and yes. Synagogues have to charge dues to stay in business and provide semi-living wages for rabbis and cantors as well as cover costs for facilities, schools, classes, and other things.

For those people who do not belong to a synagogue but want to go to services (which are some of the holiest times of the year) they are often asked to offset the cost by making a donation. (Sadly, one of those costs has become security but more often it's utilities, staff, babysitting, food, etc.) It is often the case that the number of people at services rises exponentially during the High Holidays and many unaffiliated Jews suddenly find themselves in need of a place to be. It's extraordinarily generous of Temple Beth El to provide this.

Posted on: 2014/9/14 17:53

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Re: What does the future hold for Lafayette?

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brewster wrote:
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RebeccaS wrote:
There have been some changes but there must be much greater population density before our neighborhood becomes more of an attraction.

Cue Yvonne to tell us how density is bad and it will make street parking in your area impossible.

Good luck there, hope things keep improving.

As per usual, she'd be right and wrong at the same time.

Posted on: 2014/8/11 21:40

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Re: What does the future hold for Lafayette?

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vindication15 wrote:
Sorry, I thought in talking about the future of BL, it was fair to compare neighborhoods...

It's totally ok! Every neighborhood is nice in its own way . . .

Posted on: 2014/8/11 21:39

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Re: Cat found on Van Vorst Park (York & Barrow)

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CatsnDogs wrote:
Also post on Jersey City Cats Lost and Found facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jersey- ... ndFound?ref_type=bookmark

Also NextDoor is great for this type of thing.

Posted on: 2014/8/11 21:30

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Re: Do you recommend particular Roofer?

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brewster wrote:
Can any of you post your per sq ft pricing for a flat roof? It would be nice to get an idea of what a fair price is, going in I really have no idea. I know there's a lot of variables, but excluding things like skylights, it should be possible to compare some figures.

Hi--we just had a partial flat roof done that encompassed two+ rooms by Elite in Bayonne. We had more than the roof done but including a new skylight, two small windows, a small amount of siding, a new white membrane, new flashing and stacks, the entire price was $5000--because we had a couple of extras, as I mentioned, yours probably would be cheaper. They came highly recommended on Angie's List and were the middle of three quotes. They took a while to get here but when they did the work it was fast and excellent. You are welcome to contact me and I can share the specific quote with you.

Posted on: 2014/8/11 21:25

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Re: What does the future hold for Lafayette?

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vindication15 wrote:
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brewster wrote:
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vindication15 wrote:
Are we counting JSQ as downtown?

Cause everyone knows after downtown, the next successful neighborhood will be JSQ - just because of it's connection and proximity to NYC.

Repeating this again & again will not make it true. As always, ymmv, but I know far more Downtown and Hoboken refugees who have moved to the Heights than to JS. I even know more who have moved to the Lincoln Park area.

Transit is important, but it's not everything, or the light rail would have made B-L pop 14 years ago. But the Palisade & Congress area is seeing the kind of shift to perceived desirability B-L is looking for. You have to look at ALL the factors like parks and "feel".

Umm okay? lol

Price Bought/Resale Value, Crime, and Transportation are commonly cited as the 3 most important things for a person buying a home. If you are looking for the "best park" in the area as your main criteria, then I hope you a trust fund baby because you and your money will have a very short relationship.

In any case, just look at the stats:

BL: http://www.zillow.com/jersey-city-nj-07304/home-values/

JSQ: http://www.zillow.com/jersey-city-nj-07306/home-values/

In resale, JSQ > BL
In Transit, JSQ > BL

I can post some crime stats here but I think we are all in agreement that JSQ is a safer neighborhood than BL.

I guess this is my day to be on JCList, but Nemobeatz really wasn't interested in talking about Journal Square; it's perfectly justifiable and germane to want to talk about one neighborhood without the discussion being also about another. If you'd like to talk about Journal Square, I'm sure that there will be many other opportunities to discuss its features.

Posted on: 2014/8/11 21:10

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Re: What does the future hold for Lafayette?

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brewster wrote:
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nemobeatz wrote:
Def understand where you're coming from, but I just wanna reiterate that I'm talking about the Lafayette section of B-L in particular. I feel like it's in a unique position since it's right next to downtown, soon to be flanked by 2 major parks, and has a relatively low crime rate.

I know exactly where you're talking about, and why people have been bullish on it. It just hasn't come through yet, and broken many investors and gentrifiers. It's just my POV, but personally I know lots of people thrilled with living in the Heights for a decade or more, and a number of people who limped away from B-L. But timing is everything, and you never know.

We've been by the intersection of Pacific and Communipaw for just over four years and love it. We like being close to the parks and light rail, but truly are disappointed by the lack of amenities. There have been some changes but there must be much greater population density before our neighborhood becomes more of an attraction. We'll see when Berry Lane Park finally opens (it was a huge chemical disaster, be patient) and there has been in the Morris Canal Redevelopment Plan a proposal for another light rail stop by Pacific and Bramhall. We'll see.

Interestingly, I know of at least two couples who currently rent in the neighborhood who would like to buy and have not been able to do so--there's very little stock and sometimes what's there has been bought to turn into more rentals.

On the other hand, I was at a presentation regarding new construction on Suydam done by the firm that won a historic preservation award for the Montauk on Montgomery--that was a good sign and while they are all rentals, this might be the beginning.

It's hard to say what will happen, but I know that right now B-L is in a good place as far as good-neigborliness and friendliness.

Posted on: 2014/8/11 21:04

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Re: What does the future hold for Lafayette?

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Yvonne wrote:
Residents in Bergen Lafayette have complained about the sewerage. It backs up after raining, that must be fixed before there is any renaissance.

Maybe *some* residents have complained but I've never heard of sewers in my neighborhood backing up. However, when I lived on 3rd and Erie, that was constant.

Posted on: 2014/8/11 20:52

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Re: solar panels?

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Thank you all for giving me more to think about.

Rebecca

Posted on: 2014/8/5 20:03

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solar panels?

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Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has gotten solar panels for their home in JC? We're considering it and have talked with one company that would lease the panels to us but would like more information.

Thank you,

Rebecca

Posted on: 2014/8/4 14:24

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Re: Berry Lane Park

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I"ve been to several meetings about the park and it's been a huge, expensive process. There were grants to write and obtain, property to be bought and remediate, and community input to solicit. Ben DeLisle has been patient and tireless as has June Jones and others involved in the Morris Canal community group and the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.

Posted on: 2014/8/4 14:19

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Re: Why are there surveyors working at the end of Jersey Avenue today?

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I see that it would increase traffic from Jersey to Grand but not to Van Vorst Park. And G-d forbid "those" people from Bergen-Lafayette getting amenities and ease of access.

Posted on: 2014/6/29 17:22

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Re: Viola Teacher/Instructor Recommendation?

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Karen Davis:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Karen-Davis-Rock/402182935437

Has worked at Montessori and had taught classes and individual kids for about twenty years. Very sharp (smart, perceptive, helpful).

Posted on: 2014/6/15 17:39

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Re: Lazyboy needs new covering

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Rackley is still very much around. You might have to go there. The neighborhood is just fine.

Posted on: 2014/6/13 13:30

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Re: Bergen Lafayette?

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I timed the commute and compared where I live now on Pacific to where I used to live on Third and it's only ten minutes longer to work. Yes, I gave up DT but I can afford a house. And it's quiet.

Posted on: 2014/5/17 19:55

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Re: Jersey City Municipal Budget Forum - Saturday, May 17th, 10am - 1pm

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It was really interesting. Lots of information but really important.

Posted on: 2014/5/17 19:47

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Re: Lincoln Park Area - Good area to buy or walk away?

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Do you mean by Bergen and JFK? It seems nice, I have friends who live near there any they like it just fine.

Posted on: 2014/5/2 17:42

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Re: How is the area by the Westside Ave HBLR Station?

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Br6dR wrote:
It's a hellish war zone. If you like falling asleep to the sound of gunfire and explosions this is the neighborhood for you. The choice can be between hunger and running the gauntlet to Pathmark. Sometimes the bodies bake for hours in the noontime sun.

Don't forget the scenes evocative of "28 Days Later."

Posted on: 2014/3/17 1:33

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Re: Is Tachair closing?

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jmiz wrote:
Does anyone actually buy things from here? I was completely underwhelmed to see a few Ikea bookshelves with maybe 100 (used) books total up for sale. I commend them for their effort, but it sounds like a few buddies had a good idea one night and didn't really think the whole thing through.

I have. They are very nice and because it's mostly a used book store stock varies. They are also local.

Posted on: 2014/1/25 23:13

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Re: Jersey City Need Not Apply

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JPhurst wrote:
Usually we say "non observant." "Lapsed" is more of a term for non-practicing Catholics.

There are so many kinds of Jews in the US that to call someone "lapsed" or "non-observant"--or even a "Jew"--is irrelevant.

Posted on: 2014/1/24 15:30

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