ianmac47 wrote:
I'm still not sure why anyone would go to Christ Hospital. Does it specialize in anything? Is that specialization going to be better than a facility than Manhattan?

dtjcview wrote:
Sue

How to use social media lesson 1. If you post, engage.

Have a look at Rich's thread....

http://jclist.com/modules/newbb/viewt ... =&topic_id=25422&forum=11

LoKo498 wrote:
Where were the fireworks coming from on sat night at about 10pm?
Also what was the reason for celebration with fireworks?

tommyc_37 wrote:
Maybe I'm wrong, but I just don't see large scale development happening over on the West Side anytime really soon.

CandiceOsborne wrote:
Quote:

JPhurst wrote:
Candice, whose motives and intentions are being questioned in the clip below. And who is doing the questioning?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DcS1-uOWqFk

I see what you are getting at and don't disagree with you on some of the assumptions in that commercial - I really hate to question anyone's motives - I like to stick to stated objectives. From the website from the NJEA here are the goals:

* Member Advocacy - To preserve and improve the economic interests, working conditions, job security, and pensions of all members. --> about the teachers

* Organizing - To strengthen the Association by maximizing membership, developing leadership, and supporting affiliates.--> about the teachers

* Enhancing Public Education - To promote and deliver quality professional development for educators. To advance and support policies that enhance and enrich public education. --> 1/2 about the teachers / 1/2 about the kids

Based on public goals from their websites it is mostly about the teachers. I believe the union is doing a good job at advocating their primary stated interest. I don't think they should be doing a single thing different from what they are doing. I don't think they are bad or evil people - AT ALL. I do think that sometimes interests aren't aligned and I do wonder if the union is fully representative of all interests. If parents were members and paid dues would the message change? That being said - I don't question their motives or intents, I only judge what they have publicly stated via the 3 goals above - which in my opinion - is structured a little to heavy on the grownups and a little to light on the kids.

I think you and I probably disagree on the best approach to solve the bad education in Jersey City, but I DON'T for a minute question your intentions and I hope you don't question mine...That I guess was my only point in all of this...

mfadam wrote:
[snip]Every one of those intersections along 10th needs to be a 4 way stop, preferably with lights. Maybe another 20 accidents and the city will decide it's worth thinking about...

BrightMoment wrote:
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mfadam wrote:
thanks for the info - the ballot for District 7 has no one in the "D" column and no one affiliated with Democrats for JC. All candidates seem to be HCDO. Seems odd...

neanoora wrote:
Rhavi Bhalla was NOT an option anywhere on my ballot. Neither was Sean Connors. Are they both running in the election today? I certainly do not like to see Sean Connors win a seat.

timeforchange wrote:
It seems as if there is a "scare" or bomb threat in he Journal Sq area every other week or so.
This is ridiculous and doesn't happen in any other area/ward.
Hmmm!!!

wbcotter wrote:
I still don't get how a police officer "proudly" recommending a convicted multiple felon for a school board doesn't get you kicked off the police force . . . let alone a career in political leadership.

Sean Conner's in his own words

mfadam wrote:
has anyone ever lobbied the city to make 10th and Coles as well as 10th and Jersey 4 way stops? They are both extremely dangerous...

Annod wrote:
The questions on the ballots are easy to miss. I almost forgot it too. I think I forgot it one year.

I didn't see much about the budget in the news or here. Even the community emails I get did not mention the budget.

They should make the questions stand out more on the ballot. It looks just like the instructions. One big blur.

JPhurst wrote:
[snip]
With this explanation, I am, reluctantly, holding my nose and voting to pass the budget. I respect for Councilman Fulop but I am not convinced the City Council will do anything to improve the situation, and have absolutely no trust in the Commissioner, who answers to the Governor. The Governor already did severe damage to New Jersey Schools through his insistence on quashing a Race to the Top Application that deprived the state of $400 million (much more than the "restored cuts" in this year's state budget), and has shown a proclivity to use education policy for ideological political battles.

Perhaps those who support that ideology will use this as a reason to vote "No." I wont.

My hope is that we get a good group of candidates elected and that they will have a majority to engage in the necessary fiscal oversight next year. If they don't, then I may again hold my nose and allow Trenton to intervene in the process.

riazw wrote:
http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/fu ... ndary_stories_left_column



. Please make a note as a reminder and circle your calendar to make sure you don't forget to vote on Wednesday, April 27, between the hours of 2 pm and 9 pm,
Read more: Hudson Reporter - Be a leader not a follower

New2JCHeights wrote:
I hope this privatization doesn't go the way the Jersey City Museum went...down the tubes.

GrovePath wrote:

Services at the clinic would remain the same, city officials said, adding there would be no charge for STD and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment. Horizon Health Services, city officials said, would seek more federal funding to assume the clinic's services.

murican wrote:
I just picked up a flyer that said that the Jersey City Public Library is facing $800,000 in budget cuts.

This would mean:
- closing branches
-laying off staff
-termination of the Bookmobile program
-no computer access for teens, seniors, and the unemployed
-no new books

The flyer asked interested supporters to call the City Clerk at 201-547-5150 to go on the speakers list for the next City Council Meeting, April 13, 2011, at 6pm at 280 Grove Street.

Suggested talking points:
Why do you oppose Jersey City Public Library budget cuts?
Why is the Jersey Public Library important to you?

Oh by the way, next week is NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK.
Way to go Jersey City.