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Bergen Avenue: Two Incidents at the Same Time

Del — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 14:54:33 +0000

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.

He also added that another incident occurred “at the same time, also a woman.” and he pointed at the direction of Newkirk Street near Bally’s Gym where paramedics were already attending the lady.

I am unsure if it is related to the heatwave. The sun is up, but it is a little breezy, better than yesterday. As of writing, the cops blocked off the north-bound lane of Bergen Avenue.

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Giant Flea Market at PS-11

Del — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 04:56:53 +0000

Saw this sign hanging on the fence of PS-11. Flea Market at Martin Luther King, Jr. School happening on Saturday, April 30, 2011. Event opens at 9AM at the corner of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street. The weather forecast says it’s going to be good on Saturday (high-60′s) so come out and buy something!

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JSQ Crime: Kidnapping and Robbery

Del — Fri, 21 May 2010 02:54:08 +0000

A.) Bergen Av and Academy St. B.) Sip Av and Enos Place

This incident happened last Monday evening (May 17), at around 9PM. A woman was allegedly abducted by two men at the corner of Bergen Avenue and Academy Street (south of Journal Square), and held her against her will. She was dragged into a car before the men drove around.

Bergen Av and Academy Street is a well-lit area: MLK, Jr School (PS-11) and Bergen Square are both located on that corner; C-Town is just across the street, so there must be some cameras installed around.

Police responded at around 1:15 Tuesday at the corner of Sip Av and Enos Place on a report of a kidnapping and found the 21-year-old Forrest Avenue woman “crying and visibly shaken,” reports said.

What happened in between is unspecified in the report.

…The victim told police the men drove around until finally pulling over at Enos and Sip, where they got out and entered a building, reports said. She grabbed her cell phone from the front seat, got out of the car and ran, reports said, adding that the men also stole $40 from her…

If you have any information or leads please call the Jersey City police tip line at (201) 547-JAIL.

News Source: Jersey Journal

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George Washington Tribute in Front of Jersey City’s Apple Tree House

Del — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:37:02 +0000

Inset: From left to right, Jack O'Brien, Barbara Dabinett and Dom DeVito of the drum and fife corps, Spirit of Liberty, play "Chester" during the 26th Annual Presidents' Day Celebration at the historic Apple Tree House on Academy Street in Jersey City this morning. Copyright Reena Rose Sibayan -- Jersey Journal

Yesterday morning (February 15, 2010), Jersey City honored George Washington in front of the Historic Apple Tree House on Academy Street.

This structure — one of the oldest buildings in Jersey City — was where George Washington and General Marquis de Lafayette met to discuss war strategies. “I for one choose to believe it,” Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah T. Healy said of the legend. News.

About 30 people who are members of two groups (George Washington Commemorative Society and The Spirit of Liberty) joined the sidewalk festivities.

In the news, JC Councilwoman Nidia Lopez said she hopes the interior construction will be finished before next year’s observance.

Will they open this historic site to public once the construction is completed?

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Journal Square Snow Pics

Del — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:25:02 +0000

How is the snow situation in your area? Did you get out of your house, or just sleep it off?

I managed to walk around (Bergen Av from Academy to Sip then back), and it wasn’t easy: the strong gust of wind blew the snow right to my face, not to mention the deep accumulations on the streets.

There were only a few people walking on the streets, and the first group I saw was the young teenagers building snowmen in front of Martin Luther King, Jr. School (PS-11).

They had been there for 15 minutes when I talked to them. They were finishing up after I took their picture. On my way back, they were walking north of Bergen Avenue and they said they destroyed the snowmen when I asked if they finished. “We were just having fun.” said the young gentleman when I asked them why.

Most of the local businesses were closed. Jersey City’s one and only 7-11 is open, as well as a few delis and lottery stores were open though.

This group of gentlemen were enjoying their hot coffee which is perfect for this cold weather.

Very quiet here on Sip Avenue.

A lady walked past the yellow cabs parked in front of the vacant lot — future site of the twin tower.

Academy Street residents shoveling the front of their house and apartments.

My neighbor on Tuers Avenue using his snow blower to clear off the sidewalk.

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Jersey City Schools Officially Start

Del — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:46:05 +0000

Schools in Jersey City such as Martin Luther King, Jr. School (Bergen Ave) officially start today (September 10, 2009). Good luck students, and make this year a good one!

As for me, it means morning traffic on Academy Street, Bergen Avenue, and Summit Avenue — and afternoon parking trouble when guardians and parents pick up their kids from school. Don’t block the driveways please.

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Sidewalk Sale Sign on Academy Street, Jersey City

Del — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:56:37 +0000

This photo was taken Thursday night, hours before hurricane Danny (good thing it weakened) hit the East Coast this weekend. It still rained and the sign was ripped down.

Although the sign is gone, I am still posting this in case any one wants to check the sidewalk sale out. Talk about free ad from me. ;)

(Note to seller: Will I get a discount if I found something I like? :P )

Sidewalk Sale
Where: 187 Academy Street, Jersey City 07306 | Map
When: Monday to Friday, Noon to 5PM

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Afternoon in Journal Square: Quiet on Academy St.

Del — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:55:21 +0000

Academy Street - 4:30PM

An afternoon glimpse of Academy Street, looking East towards Summit Avenue, Jersey City. By the emptiness of the street, you wouldn’t think this photo was taken during the Friday rush hour.

The traffic on Academy Street is usually heavy particulary in the morning (school days). This street will be piled-up with vehicles in the afternoon and crowded with people during the dismissal of PS-11 (Martin Luther King, Jr. School, left side, not in the photo).

It doesn’t look good outside. It is cloudy, and the weather forecast says there will be showers tonight. We’ll see.

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Jersey City Accident: Baldwin Ave. and Academy St.

Del — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:42:20 +0000

This car accident happened yesterday (June 19, 2009) morning around 7:30AM according to the news at the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Academy Street, south-east of Journal Square PATH Station. (Map)

A police cruiser with all alarms on (sirens, lights) driven by 33-year old Jersey City Officer Marc L. Gigante was hit by a 2007 Honda when he was approaching Academy Street.

The driver of Honda – Patricia D. Moscoso, said she didn’t see the the patrol car when she was turning west to Academy Street.

Both suffered pains and were taken to different hospitals.

Snippet of the news:

Police cruiser involved in crash

Saturday, June 20, 2009

By MICHAELANGELO CONTE

JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

…Gigante said he then proceeded and the 2007 Honda driven by Patricia D. Moscoso, 51, of Bayonne, slammed into the front of his police car, reports said. Moscoso said she was heading west on Academy and she didn’t see the patrol car, reports said.

Gigante was taken to Christ Hospital complaining of neck pain and Moscoso was taken to the Jersey City Medical Center complaining of chest pain, reports said… Source: Jersey Journal

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Journal Square: Dark, Gloomy, Wet

Del — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:15:29 +0000

Were you able to sleep well last night? Or the thunders kept you up? Weather looks nasty today, it feels like night time even at past 8AM.

Continue to see more pics ….

Academy Street and Bergen Avenue, near CTown Supermarket….

Bergen Avenue and Newkirk Street… in the background is PATH Plaza building

St. John Clock Tower — still stuck at 4:30.

I hope the weather makes a 180-degree turn, otherwise, expect the travel later this afternoon to be “less enjoyable”.

Take care and I hope you bring your umbrellas with you.

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