Hit-and-Run: JFK Blvd and Bond St

Hit-and-Run at JFK Blvd and Bond St

Hit-and-Run at JFK Blvd and Bond St


Weeks after the horrific accident at the boulevard and St. Paul’s Avenue, another speeding incident occurred at the same main road and Bond Street claiming the life of a 47-year old musician from Bayonne.

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USPS Five Corners to close?

USPS Five Corners and USPS Journal Square

USPS Five Corners and USPS Journal Square

More than two years ago when the news about USPS trimming down offices across New Jersey first broke, I wondered, which of these two branches here in Journal Square will get the boot?

The question has been answered: USPS Five Corners on Newark Avenue is being considered for closure.

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Bergen Avenue: Two Incidents at the Same Time

Two accidents: Same time, different places

Some weird accidents happened just about ten minutes ago on Bergen Avenue. Police, firemen, and Emergency units responded to two incidents at around 10:37 this morning.

A middle-aged woman of Indian descent fell off while crossing Bergen Avenue at the corner of Academy Street in front of C-Town Supermarket. I asked one bystander who witnessed the incident and he said the lady just dropped on the street.

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DMV-MVC Reopens Monday; Changes Schedule

Taken last Saturday (July 16, 2011). Long line outside the DMV. Sorry for the crappy phone pic

Last year, DMV-MVC announced that Mondays will be closed. But due to long lines and inconvenience to the customers, DMV/MVC Chairman and Chief Administrator Raymond P. Martinez announced on Jul 11, 2011 that the agency will reopen the Monday schedule. “We have listened to you and added the convenience that was needed most,” said Martinez…

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In the News: Robbery and Decomposed Body

Some Journal Square news this week (July 11-17, 2011): A robbery took place on Thursday July 14, 2011 on Pavonia Avenue. The thieves — both teenagers — were captured by a cop in plainclothes while traveling on Sip Avenue. (I hope the report indicated a more precise location; is it west of JFK or east side?) The police sensed that something was not right when he saw the teenagers acting suspiciously. When he questioned them, a toy gun was recovered, as well as the stolen items, which were returned to the owner.  Good job by the police!

Offbeat news: This evening, Jersey Journal reports that a “decomposing body of a man was found tonight inside a Van Reipen Avenue…” Authorities say the body has been there for some time, and no foul play was involved.