Hit-and-Run: 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.



USPS Five Corners to close?

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.



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 [...]



Pedestrian Killed in Alleged Drag Racing

Two brothers are involved in an alleged drag racing incident that killed a pedestrian last night (July 12, 2011) at 10:45PM, according to NJ.com.

Fire Director Armando Roman said fire officials were called to School 31 at St. Pauls Avenue and Kennedy Boulevard at 10:45 p.m. and found a two-car crash and the pedestrian pinned against [...]



Heavy Traffic in Journal Square due to Suspicious Package

Just got home (6:06PM) from work after an hour drive — 30 minutes just on Summit Avenue alone! The traffic is all the way to the heights area (somewhere between Carlton and Troy Avenue). I sensed something was going on when cars were moving VERY slowly as  all intersections are jammed.

Van Reipen and Pavonia Avenues [...]