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Re: Greenpoint's WORD Bookstore coming to Jersey City

#31

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erstrecs wrote:
just checked this place out a bit, they have a nice selection in a pretty limited space and extra credit for grouping a whole shelf of my beloved NYRB imprint together.

but in case there was any doubt, books are all list price here, so essentially 2 for the price of 3 or 3 for the price of 4 compared to Amazon. I don't understand how that business model can possibly work in this current climate, but good luck to them.

Take this with a grain of salt. Estrecs rarely leaves the house and his "girlfriend" is a long pillow with a picture of a Japanese schoolgirl on it.

Posted on: 2013/12/17 4:24

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EthanCrane

Re: Greenpoint's WORD Bookstore coming to Jersey City

#32

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erstrecs wrote:

hopefully I can ask this without being jumped on, but why exactly? why are bookstores necessary in a world where Amazon can get whatever you want to you within a day or two at a presumably cheaper price than you'd pay at Word or any other bookstore?

this is a genuine question from a fairly big reader, I really don't get it.

You can buy groceries online, often for cheaper. Do you understand why it's good for neighborhoods to have grocery stores? You can watch live concerts online, often for free. Do you understand why it's good for neighborhoods to have music venues?

When I moved to downtown JC, it didn't have all the basic shops a neighborhood should have. Now it has that and more -- like a burgeoning restaurant scene. The next step in the transformation of downtown is cultural institutions. Word is a fantastic step in that direction. It's a well-curated shop where neighbors can get together and browse or have a cup of coffee. Soon, it will begin holding readings, signings, and other events. It's a place for art and ideas, and I love that. Do you want another bank or nail salon?

I didn't say it was the cheapest place in the world to buy books, I said it's important to our neighborhood. I will probably never convince the very hip Erstrecs, who will continue to save a few dollars by buying online, but I hope the rest of use will see what a good business this is for our neighborhood and will support it.

Posted on: 2013/12/15 20:54

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EthanCrane

Re: Greenpoint's WORD Bookstore coming to Jersey City

#33

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I was there, too, and made a little purchase to support them. Impressed by the selection and by the number of people who came out. Let's give Word regular business, because it's a fantastic addition to the neighborhood.

Posted on: 2013/12/15 3:35

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EthanCrane

Re: Jersey City to sue Port Authority for $400 million

#34

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If the Port Authority agrees to end the weekend PATH stops in Hoboken, I say we call it even.

Posted on: 2013/11/12 3:07

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EthanCrane

Re: Golden door film festival

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I went to the festival and saw Twenty Million People, filmed right here in JC, written by and starring local people. Really liked it. The familiar locations added to the experience.

Here's the Twenty Million People trailer.

Posted on: 2013/10/15 14:38

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EthanCrane

Re: Runners in LSP

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We do it to get a better view of the sexy cyclists, of course. Isn't that obvious?

Posted on: 2013/10/9 2:15

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EthanCrane

Re: Team Fulop do as I say not as I do

#37

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Please, mister fake account, please get off our little neighborhood message forum.

Posted on: 2013/9/9 20:32

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EthanCrane

Re: Team Fulop do as I say not as I do

#38

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Hmm, a new member who only posts hateful, unsubstantiated things about Fulop and Osborne. I guess there are a few members of the HCDO with time on their hands now.

Posted on: 2013/9/9 16:52

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EthanCrane

Re: NEW OUTDOOR MARKET LAUNCHING IN DOWNTOWN JERSEY CITY!

#39

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According to the Facebook page, that should be 11AM to 4PM. It runs longer than one hour.

Posted on: 2013/9/9 16:48

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EthanCrane

Re: The Barclays at Liberty National

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It's embarrassing how poorly Liberty State Park and the area around it is maintained. I run there regularly, and I know that after Sandy not one thing was fixed until the polo match this summer. Now with the Barclays the shores have finally been cleaned.

The historic train station is still closed and in disrepair. If we could get a yacht race to go by it, maybe something could be done.

Posted on: 2013/8/17 15:46

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EthanCrane

Re: Liberty Marathon and Half Marathon

#41

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HPYC wrote:

Try the Hamden Hills Half in Hamden, CT. I was going to do that as a replacement, but ended up signing up for the Brooklyn Half this coming weekend.

Thanks for all the responses. I almost signed up for the Brooklyn months ago, but it filled up hours after being announced. Now it looks like I could still get in. Frustrating.

I wish I could get my hands on the Liberty Run organizers. Going by their poor website and lack of details, I always felt they were in over their heads. I blame this all on poor planning.

I know the Brooklyn half is great, but I don't think I can hack it this weekend. I did my long run Sunday (18 miles) and I'm still tired. Plus, my work schedule is keeping me from getting good rest this week.

Thanks to HPYC for the Hamden Hills tip. It's two hours away, but I think it might be the best choice for me since it's on 5/25.

BTW: The Liberty Run people don't want to give refunds, since the event was for charity. Snakes. We'll see about that.

Posted on: 2013/5/14 19:45

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EthanCrane

Re: Liberty Marathon and Half Marathon

#42

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foobar wrote:
The first Liberty Marathon through Liberty State Park, Bayonne, Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawken. Starts and ends at Grand Street.

May 25th 2013.

http://www.libertyrunmarathon.org/

Some of the course looks pretty random but might be fun. Also, looks like registration is not yet working.

Anyone know anything about this?

The half-marathon and marathon scheduled to take place Saturday, May 25, have been cancelled. It sounds like the organizers couldn't get permission to use Jersey City streets because of construction.

The organizers weren't able to make any other accommodations. I'm kind of pissed at them for letting this happen. Like anyone else registered for one of the runs, I've been working toward it for months now. The web site was so amateur that I was always afraid they didn't have the know-how to pull this off.

Now I'm turning to you: does anyone here know of a half-marathon taking place that weekend that's within an hour or two? My searches have turned up nothing. I'd be really grateful if anyone knew of another half-marathon that same weekend.

Posted on: 2013/5/14 15:07

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EthanCrane

Re: Mayor Healy says voters don't care about naked photos

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?For the past four years, Fulop and Lopez have ignored the Latino community,? the statement continues. ?Now that we?re in the final days of an election they?re trying to fabricate an issue and pretending to care about our community.?

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

I like this part of the article. Fulop has ignored the Latino community so much that he learned Spanish so he could better communicate with them.

Posted on: 2013/5/8 2:41

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EthanCrane

Re: No more taxpayer funding for the Loew's, Jersey City mayor says

#44

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The Loew's is a treasure and we're lucky to have it. The movies are imaginatively curated. No one wants to see the theater in full, active, and regular use more than the hundreds of volunteers who have given their time and money to take it this far.

I'm stunned by the disdainful posts in this thread. Somehow this gorgeous theater has survived all these years. Let's fully rehab it and help it become the cultural showplace that Jersey City needs.

Posted on: 2013/4/7 4:30

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EthanCrane

Re: Steven Fulop for Mayor - MAY 14, 2013 JERSEY CITY ELECTION

#45

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Jersey City is famously corrupt, and has been for many decades. Much of that is due to the local political machine, the HCDO. The voters of Jersey City now have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to say no to cronyism and patronage in Jersey City.

A vote for Fulop, though, isn't just a vote against the machine. Fulop has terrific ideas, is stridently honest, and is smart enough to know how to grow JC, while making sure no neighborhoods or disadvantaged residents get left behind.

I know Fulop slightly and have always found him personable and highly responsive. He's everything I could want in a mayor, and I look forward to voting for him on May 14th.

Posted on: 2013/3/24 20:44

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EthanCrane

Re: Liberty Marathon and Half Marathon

#46

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I registered for the half a couple weeks ago. I'm optimistic that it happens. They've set quite a task for themselves with so many events. Hope they post the route for the half soon.

Posted on: 2013/3/20 3:00

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EthanCrane

Re: OPEN JERSEY AVENUE TO LIBERTY STATE PARK!!

#47

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JC_Man wrote:
Good to have most of the park back, hopefully they'll keep it open past 5PM once we get into daylight savings time.

You got your wish. A sign just inside the park says it's now open till dusk. Today, sunset is 5:29, so a little after that.

Posted on: 2013/2/13 15:28

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EthanCrane

Re: OPEN JERSEY AVENUE TO LIBERTY STATE PARK!!

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Bad news for fellow runners -- construction has blocked the "shortcut" we were able to take to get from downtown to Liberty State Park. Construction workers have put up a fence. At the moment, there are areas where you can hop over the fence, but I'm guessing they'll fix it. Plus, if they're doing construction there during the week, we won't be able to cut through.

Does anyone know what this construction is? It's close to the park-and-ride lot by the entrance to the park. I can't tell if this is a city project or private.

I'm really annoyed that this couldn't wait until the pedestrian bridge was fixed. It's now a much longer walk/run to get to the park, and will be so until at least Memorial Day (and probably longer).

Posted on: 2013/2/10 22:15

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EthanCrane

Re: Synergy Gym perhaps on the market?

#49

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Can't say I'm surprised. Competing solely on price isn't a winning strategy. I was a member there for maybe six years and there wasn't much good to say about it except it was the cheapest in town.

Posted on: 2012/12/10 20:54

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EthanCrane

Re: Honey Bakery

#50

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Thank you, first-time poster who has absolutely no connection with the Honey Bakery owners, but knows the menu by heart. We'll be sure to try it out.

Posted on: 2012/11/25 3:57

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EthanCrane

Re: Snor'Eastercane

#51

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Could someone post an update for the area around 3rd and Jersey. Is there standing water? I haven't seen any mentions of this area.

And is the water starting to recede?

Posted on: 2012/10/30 5:51

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EthanCrane

Re: No Fulop Updates From DNC

#52

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Again, JCFree? You're completely transparent. We all know what you're doing. Please, leave the machine hackery out of our friendly neighborhood message board. We don't want it.

If you must post pro-Healy topics, then do so, but stop with your "I'm only asking questions" senseless slams on Fulop.

Posted on: 2012/9/6 3:58

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EthanCrane

Re: Collision at Second Street and Manila Avenue Raises Traffic Issues

#53

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I was in an accident at that same corner a few years back, going the same direction. I pulled into Manilla enough to see around the parked car to my right, and saw that a car was indeed coming. I stopped to let it pass, but the car behind me kept going and rear-ended me.

I got that car's license number and called 911. The cops never got in touch with the other driver, however. He got off scot-free.

Yeah, people parking on the corners is a big problem downtown. Dealing with our cops is no picnic, either.

Posted on: 2012/8/29 20:16

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EthanCrane

Re: PostNet

#54

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RMendez wrote:
Ethancrane is a lost sole loser. He was in my store 9 years ago ( according to him) and still holds a grudge.

This is all anybody needs to know about PostNet, IMO. I share actual experiences and get back personal attacks.

For most businesses, word-of-mouth is the best advertising they could get. For PostNet, it's the worst.

Look how this jerk aggressively insults anyone who shares a negative experience of him. Does he think we're all making this up? If he owned up to his bad behavior and promised to do better, I'd actually have some respect for him.

Posted on: 2012/6/3 17:15

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EthanCrane

Re: PostNet

#55

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sillyscorp wrote:
another disgruntled non-post net customer.... the guy just cursed me out in front of the entire store (F this and F you etc) and when I told him that I wasn't surprise given the warning on JC list he went on another tirade about "these people" wanting what they want and throwing a fit when they don't get it...

he is right I did want what I wanted.... but shipping a package from a fed ex store using a pre-paid label doesn't really seem like I am asking too much? (and for the record I did need a box/packing materials so I was going to be a paying customer) ... I guess if you aren't a "old time JCer" then its ok to be treated like crap in front of a half dozen people

another business I will absolutely never enter

Welcome to the club, Sillyscorp, the club of people never going back to PostNet. That guy's a rude jerk and I don't have time to deal with it. I believe every word you wrote.

Posted on: 2012/6/1 4:16

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EthanCrane

Re: Happy Ending in the Making

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jzara wrote:
The plastic bag ban, the open gates, the spa that may or may not be giving happy endings...this site is too much now. C'mon people, you really can't be all that outraged about such petty matters.

You're annoyed by all the petty grievances on the board. I'm annoyed by all the responses to the petty grievances. Somebody shares a neighborhood gripe and 10 people have to jump in and tell him he's an idiot. Lay off. That's just being a cynic. If this bothers the guy, fine; this is the place to share things like that. If it doesn't bother you, then go on to a different post.

Posted on: 2012/5/30 4:39

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EthanCrane

Polo?

#57

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Just learned that a polo exhibition match sponsored by Veuve Clicquot will take place in Liberty State Park on June 2. It's a full day event with an awards ceremony.

The Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic

I'm sure this is a good thing for JC; it means lots of well-to-do polo fans discovering our city and our state park, hopefully finding that Jersey City isn't what they thought it was.

...And yet I'm completely annoyed at the thought of a bunch of rich a-holes and their ponies tearing up our lawn. Go back to the Hamptons!

I haven't decided yet if I'm going. It sounds kind of fun. It's an excuse to buy white pants and a seersucker blazer.

Posted on: 2012/5/2 16:31

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EthanCrane

Re: Favorite Bite in JC

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I'm crazy about the vegetarian duck curry at Sawadee. Such a delicious blend.

If I'm in a comfort food mood, nothing beats the Downtown Pancake Wrap at the Brownstone Diner.

Posted on: 2012/3/28 15:10

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EthanCrane

Re: Jersey City in Literature, Film

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The family in Portnoy's Complaint lives in Jersey City.

Posted on: 2012/3/4 3:43

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Re: Jersey City cops shoot and kill four dogs

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Mathias wrote:
I read the follow up article where they speak to neighbors....these cops gunned them down ....shooting one of thm that was on a porch.

My opinion, informed by my own interactions with these thug/criminals that are in the JCPD....guy had his dogs off leash had words with the cop....so the cops killed his dogs.

This wasn't a wild pack of hungry dogs running in the street....the danger to the citizens was the gun play by these likely roided up cops

Thank you. There was a wild pack of dangerous dogs here; it had badges.

Posted on: 2012/2/15 5:50

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