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Re: Education activist says she'll run for Fulop's seat

#901

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Go for it, Shelley, you''ve got my vote!

Posted on: 2008/5/30 14:00

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Re: Hamilton Park Ale House jersey Ave.

#902

Home away from home

I called DeRuggiero and they said you get the 5year lease + an option for another 5years for the 695k.

Posted on: 2008/5/15 19:42

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Re: ANOTHER LANDMARK in Jersey City is threatened!

#903

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very pretty conversions, although I don't consider myself superstitious, it would feel kind of weird living in a church.

Posted on: 2008/5/9 14:02

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Re: Abatement revise to be approved for two downtown towers (Washington Boulevard and Sixth Street)

#904

Home away from home

Assuming those 2 numbers are correct (627M/29,536), it takes $21,228.33 to educate a student per year?

Posted on: 2008/4/24 13:18

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Re: Hamilton Park Ale House jersey Ave.

#905

Home away from home

Last time I was there (summer 2007), the chicken fingers and sweet mustard dip were still the exact same one as when Maggie owned it. Either they're the same cooks or the recipe was passed.

Posted on: 2008/4/17 13:35

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Re: Hamilton Park Ale House

#906

Home away from home

Wrong. This used to be a neighborhood family place - been for the 20+ year which just happens to have a bar, and most of the kids that go are well behaved.

This is a neighborhood of families mostly with young children. If you want that kind of bar, there's lots in Hoboken.

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The last thing people without children want is to come to a bar/restaurant and be surrounded by kids (especially when crying loudly)...kids do not belong at AleHouse, WhiteStar,Simple,etc....go to Chile's if you have children and for goodness sake sit downstairs away from the bar area.

Posted on: 2008/4/16 19:54

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Re: The Embankment Restaurant

#907

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Finally made it to The Embankment. I thought the food was overpriced for what you get. My wife and I had the Duck last Friday, which was okay, but not worth $27. The Tamarind Duck in Sawadee for $16 was twice as good at almost half the price. Okay, it's not apples to apples, but side by side, at the same price I know which one most would pick.

My daughter had the flounder daily special, nothing was special about it. Not saying it was bad, it was okay, but would not consider "good" or "great".

The burger my son had was excellent. That was the only good thing on the table.

Having said all that, the service was excellent and attentive, bread was fresh and delicious, the ambiance was pleasant. I would go back for burgers and beer, or on an expense account.

Prices here are comparable to Cafe Matisse in Rutherford(www.cafematisse.com), and the food is 3 levels better.

Posted on: 2008/4/3 15:52

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AlexC

Re: Sawadee Thai Restaurant

#908

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ianmac47 wrote:
The duck dinner special they were running for a while was amazing. Is that the same as the lunch special?

Yes !!! It's the exact same thing, only cheaper by $6 !!! maybe the portion is smaller?

Posted on: 2008/3/13 19:42

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Re: Hamilton Park Ale House

#909

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umestazzuele wrote:
this place is just okay. not great, not horrible. the couple of times i've been there the service has been okay and the food average. i live across the street and i'd rather walk the two blocks to the white star if i want a beer or food or if want to watch a game. plus they have way hotter female bartenders.

yeah I agree, used to go 1-2x a week for beers and sometimes dinner, nothing much changed (although once the Guiness was a bit skanky, that was the last time I've been), but now, it's not even kid friendly, which was the reason I went.

Posted on: 2008/3/13 19:08

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Re: The Embankment Restaurant

#910

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[quote]
Goblin wrote:
Damn good burger - worth every bit of $13[/quote

did you have the burger for lunch or dinner?
thanks

Posted on: 2008/3/6 15:44

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Re: JCFD!!! is awesome!

#911

Home away from home

several years ago the house acroos the street burned down, the fire must've raged for 3-4 hours before it was put out. I gotta say that i've never realized what Firefighters had to do to battle a fire. Awesome.

These guys are all heroes.

btw - JCPD has improved tremendously in the past 20 years.

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justin wrote:
This is nice to read. Sometimes these threads are very negative. And, thanks from my husband who is a JCFF and works very hard to keep you guys safe. And, yes, he's very cute. But, sorry, he's mine:o)

Posted on: 2008/3/6 13:37

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Re: Say hello to tangy Thai cuisine at Sawadee on Downtown Newark Avenue

#912

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Just have to pose my rave review of Sawadee:

Had lunch with my wife, and the Crispy Duck Tamarind lunch special was awesome. The skin was crisp, meat was tender and sauce was perfect. Presentation was excellent, and great service. She had the shrimp lunch special, also very good (forgot what it's called).

Seems the cooking and presentation has improved over time.

Posted on: 2008/3/6 13:29

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AlexC

Re: The Embankment Restaurant

#913

Home away from home

Yesterday morning I called to ask if they were open for lunch and the lady who answered the phone said yes, of course. So I walked over to see an empty restaurant, and these 2 guys inside looking at me like i'm crazy for trying to book a table.

I dialed the number for the Embankment, not Merchant. Maybe the person answering was confused?

Anyway, anyone know if they'll be opening for lunch soon?

Posted on: 2008/3/6 13:24

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AlexC

Re: Buon Appetito - new restaurant on Grove Street

#914

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had lunch there today - excellent food, price very reasonable for what you get. wife had the chicken daily special w/rice, and I had the scungili (spell?) with pasta. sauce/flavoring on both dishes was very good, served with bread that was just perfect.

Highly recommended.

only beef i have is thet there is a major draft when people come in/out. need double doors.

oh - and they had tiramisu.

Posted on: 2008/2/27 19:15

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AlexC

Re: Savas - Polish Cafeteria Opens on Grove Street

#915

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just got back from lunc at Sava's. Food is delicious, I had the combo and my wife had stuffed chicken breast. The spinach stuffing on the chicken breast is awesome. Pierogies were excellent, very homey and the stuffed cabbage and kielbasa/kraut were equally as good.

and the price ? $17.50 for both meals with a drink. unbeatable.

will definitely eat here once a week. probably gain 5 lbs a month...

Posted on: 2008/2/26 19:03

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AlexC

Net Neutrality : Help save the Internet

#916

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http://savetheinternet.com/

Video: Rep. Ed Markey talks about his new bill

Take Action Now

Last night, a bill was introduced in the U.S. House that would stop Comcast, Verizon and AT&T from controlling the free flow on information on the Internet.

The only way we can stop these gatekeepers is if we all take action to support this crucial legislation:

Tell Rep. Albio Sires to Support Internet Freedom

In 2006, your voice helped stop mighty phone and cable companies from gutting Net Neutrality. In 2007, you pried open their cell phone networks and gave users a choice.

This year, we're going to stop Internet blocking and censorship once and for all.

Why This is Important: Reps. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Chip Pickering (R-Miss.) introduced the "Internet Freedom Preservation Act" (HR 5353) to stop relentless corporate attempts to set up roadblocks on the information superhighway.

It guarantees Net Neutrality by restoring it in the foundation of communications law. This bold move promises that the public -- not phone and cable companies -- will control the fate of the Internet.

The legislation also calls for a nationwide series of public hearings before anyone in Washington hands these gatekeepers and their lobbyists more power. (Read more about the bill here)

Take Action Now: Save the Internet

How Far We've Come: In 2006, more than 1.5 million Americans called on Congress to keep gatekeepers off our Internet. Last year, more than a quarter-million people sent comments to the FCC and opened up cell-phone networks to user choice and innovation.

This new bill was made possible by our amazing grassroots movement. SavetheInternet.com has brought together Democrats and Republicans, consumer groups and small businesses, bloggers and video gamers, in a new bottom-up majority that's shaking up the status quo.

What You Can Do: For too long, communications policymaking has been rigged against us. But by taking action to support this bill, you're telling Congress that high-priced lobbyists will no longer set the agenda.

Tell Rep. Albio Sires : 'Support the Internet Freedom Preservation Act'

The purpose of the Internet is to give power over information to everyone. The role of our elected leaders is to protect our basic right to communicate from those who want to take it away from us.

We've started a new chapter in the fight for an open Internet. We realize that it

Posted on: 2008/2/22 15:44

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AlexC

Re: Hearing delay irks gun store owner: Owner's licenses to sell and carry firearms still revoked

#917

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...reduced to selling toy pellet guns

oooohhhh poor baby...

Posted on: 2008/2/21 17:07

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AlexC

Re: Corbin Ave, btw Sip ave and Pavonia Ave

#918

Home away from home

That's about right - here's a link to the neighborhoods of JC:

http://www.jcedc.org/uez5yrplan05/01-24neighborhoods.pdf

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aldencal wrote:
Sofie ? Although your question seems reasonable, it?s actually a pretty tough one to answer?With all the new ?areas? popping up (i.e Beacon area, formerly known as Medical Center, a part of The Hill or a section in McGinley Square), I can only provide what I deem as the Square (Journal Square).

- Palisades Ave (btw Newark Ave and State Highway Rt139) including the ?islands?
- Tonnele Ave (by State Highway Rt139)
- West Side Ave (btw Broadway and Sip Ave)
- Sip Ave to Summit Ave

I'm sure this will be debated...

Posted on: 2008/2/21 14:09

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AlexC

Re: Three 40-plus story towers on 110 and 111 First Street sites.

#919

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Is this true that the NYC area is immune? I read an article about commercial real estate following the residential implosion:

http://www.minyanville.com/articles/S ... UX-RAD-psun/index/a/15909

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... In addition, Jersey City will likely see at least one commercial office tower in the next year, perhaps even more as vacancy rates drop and rents rise in lower Manhattan.

Posted on: 2008/2/19 16:50

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Re: Hamilton Park: Equinox style gym, noodle shop, bike store, bakery, ice cream parlor, pharmacy, bar..

#920

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I sure hope it's an authentic noodle shop! anyone have any idea if it's a chain?

Posted on: 2008/2/11 17:40

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Re: Please clean up your dog poop...

#921

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JadedJC wrote:
The way people have carried on about dog poop on this thread, you'd think Jersey City was Paris...

You've been to Paris? Except for the touristy areas, there's more dog doo in Parisian sidewalks than any other city in Europe.

Posted on: 2008/2/8 18:36

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Re: Please clean up your dog poop...

#922

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Vigilante wrote:
I can guarantee that 90% of the people who complain on this kind of thread go nowhere near Hamilton Park.

Maybe I'm in the 10%, I take my daughter to HP 4-5 times a week, and in the last 3 months, I've stepped on dog poo 4 times, usually when playing in the grassy areas around the tennis courts and the open area west of the basketball court.

Obviously you pick up after yours, I'd like to know who the others are. Hopefully you can help keep the park clean if you ever come across anyone not picking up by reminding them of their obligation.

Cheers!

Posted on: 2008/2/6 18:32

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AlexC

Re: Violent Home Invasion - Coles & Monmouth

#923

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Was in Dave's Sporting Goods last week and he was showing me this pistol that actually fires reall ammo without the projectile (bullet). This thing looks, weighs and sounds like the real thing, with smoke, flame and the cartridge ejecting - only problem is, if the invaders pull out a real gun...

Posted on: 2008/2/4 17:36

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AlexC

Re: ox restaurant

#924

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My 2 cents:

Went last night - no it's not Mexican. Service was excellent, atmosphere was very comfortable, although the dining room is pretty loud when the place is full, such as last night.

Tried the mussles and ox tail appetizers, both good. The mussles in Skinners Loft was better. Ox tail was interesting, it was on top of some sort of rice custard?

I had the Grilled Flat Iron Steak, medium rare, very good quality meat, cooked just right, lots of flavor. The spinach and potato that came with it was very good.

Th other people in my party had the Pan Seared Scallops (Excellent -reccommended), and the Olive Oil poached Halibutl topped with tobiko (fish eggs).

They also had a $26 bottle of Zin that was quite a good deal.

And the kids thought the Chocolate Gelatto was the best in recent memory.

Posted on: 2007/10/21 16:22

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AlexC

Re: Another Bogus Ticket

#925

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Having a corner property, Ive been dealing with this BS on and off for almost 10 years. I've personally dealt with that particular NID officer badge #6030.

He's a reasonable guy and if you call him up and explain the story, (201) 547-5683, he will actually do the legwork for you.

I found garbage strewn across my sidewalk about 2 months ago with someone's name, address, bank info and that person lived about 5 blocks away. He coolectedt he information and went to investigate. Problem was, they had moved.

Call the NID offices and have a talk with him.

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cm4cd wrote:
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djh101 wrote:
I don't understand the excitement ---- the opening post reads that it was a warning and not an actual summons with a fine.

Take the warning for its designated purpose ---- which in your case means making sure your neighbor's sh*t stays as far away from your property line as possible, so as to hopefully avoid this in the future. These are the perils of living in close proximity. I've had to move my neighbor's crap more times than I can recount.

I did nothing wrong. Nothing. What your saying is that it's my job to make sure the my neighbors don't leave stuff on their property that might be mistaken for mine? That way i dont get fined when the City f**ks up?

Stuff that! The City needs to hire people with an IQ to the level that they can figure out property boundaries. Those that fail to issue correct tickets should simply be fired for incompetance, wasting the cities time and wasting the taxpayers time.

Posted on: 2007/9/4 19:11

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AlexC

Re: Fulop again donating his salary

#926

Home away from home

any way you look at it - still a good thing, Yes?

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fat-ass-bike wrote:
Anyone that can donate $20,000 is making a siht load of money and that $20,000 will be tax deductable.

I'm not saying he is doing a bad thing, all I'm saying is that $20,000 isn't a big 'hit' for him and the benefits to him will and have, outweighed any loss / donation.

Posted on: 2007/8/2 19:16

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Re: Defeating challenge ran up $56,000 in bills -- McCANN WANTS BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PAY HIS LAWYER

#927

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Cheap?

He's a convicted Felon. No he's not cheap, he's a criminal.

A criminal, on the Board of Education. Only in Hudson County.

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bluehorse wrote:
The man is chronically cheap. Couldn't bear to pay his taxes and look where that got him. Now this. His cheapness is sure to be his downfall. Rather amusing actually.

Posted on: 2007/7/26 15:34

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AlexC

Re: Defeating challenge ran up $56,000 in bills -- McCANN WANTS BOARD OF EDUCATION TO PAY HIS LAWYER

#928

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WTF?

Someone should tell him to go F himself.

Posted on: 2007/7/26 13:49

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AlexC

Re: Nha Trand Place on Newark

#929

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Halo-Halo is that large cup filled with sweet beans and that green gummy stuff topped with a ball of shaved ice which is then soaked in evaporated milk, and covered sometimes with a spoonful of some exotic ice cream such as Ube, or Mango.

As for Pho, - you gotta add some mint leaves, bean sprouts, a squeeze of lime, jalapenos, 2 kinds of red, hot spice (one with seeds, one smooth) and add some of that sweet brown (hoisin?) sauce.

Can't go wrong with either #6 or #12.

Posted on: 2007/7/26 13:37

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AlexC

Re: Nha Trand Place on Newark

#930

Home away from home

Yeah - you're right, the smell is funny if you're not used to it

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tern wrote:
I intended to go here a few months back, but only got as far as the vestibule, which stank of rancid oil. My wife refused to go in after that.

We have been to the grocery store next door a few times since, and have always smelt the same odour wafting in.

This is not a normal cooking oil smell, it is a filthy stench.

Robin.

Posted on: 2007/7/25 19:50

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