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USPS Five Corners to close?

Del — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:20:18 +0000

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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JSQ Branch vs Five Corners

I’ve been living here in Journal Square district of JC for almost a decade now, and I honestly admit that I’ve never used the Five Corners branch on Newark Avenue for a good reason: it is farther from where I live.

However, I had driven seniors there and had heard good testimonials from other people as well. The place didn’t seem too busy. Maybe because the place is smaller and sandwiched between two other establishments in a busy neighborhood. This USPS station is hard to notice if you are a new resident.

On the other hand, the USPS station on Bergen Avenue is a thriving branch as its location – for me – is better: near PATH Station, near the square, it is basically in the heart of the district. Reason why lines are longer (still can’t beat DMV/MVC though :P ). My complaint here for the longest time is this: why are some of the windows closed? There are five windows there which include the parcel window, but most of the time I’d been there, only two were open.

Do you still use the post office?

My quick answer is YES. I pay my bills online, shop online, and write letters via email. But some of my personal businesses are still sent/received via USPS, as I find it much cheaper if I don’t mind the “quickness” of delivery. Would I miss it if the USPS closes? Probably not, because I am aware of other services available for me and I can use them whenever it is necessary.

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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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Graffiti Removal in Journal Square

Del — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 21:45:16 +0000

Wall being cleaned up on Vroom Street

Yesterday (April 27, 2011) while I was driving around, I saw a group of people removing graffiti from the walls. Not really sure which agency was responsible, but I first spotted them cleaning up the building walls at the corner of Newkirk Street and Bergen Avenue using high-pressure water hose. On the way home, I saw them removing graffiti from the side walls of Lovely Laundry at the corner of Vroom Street and Bergen. Jersey City is filled with graffiti, but I guess their priority are those visible from the main roads.

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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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Bergen Square Wayfinding Sign: Moved

Del — Thu, 13 May 2010 01:02:44 +0000

The sign has been relocated a few feet away from its original spot.

The sign/direction map on Bergen Square has been moved away from Hudson County Community College’s Cundari Center on Bergen Avenue. The “wayfinding” sign is now erected by the benches of the square, closer to the corner of Academy Street.

Before and After, from a different angle

Last December, the city council approved to spend $130,000 to relocate some 27 (out of roughly 100) signs in Jersey City that obstruct pedestrians. Looks like this sign on Bergen Square is one those 27.

The original spot of the sign was near the entrance of the building, almost blocking the door. It was also in the way of RAMZI Furniture, so it just makes perfect sense to move the sign to where it is now.

The mind-boggling part is the $130K fund for the reinstallation of the signs. Using simple math, the cost of moving one sign is around $4K. To put it in perspective, the city used the $180K grant it received from the Department of Transportation to install the 100 signs across JC almost ten years ago.

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Bally and Ashley Stewart – Still Closed After the Fire

Del — Tue, 11 May 2010 14:15:39 +0000

Photo taken May 9, 2010

Last month, Bally Total Fitness Gym on Bergen Avenue closed due to fire. The adjacent business – Ashley Stewart Clothing Store for Womens – was affected. Both of them still remain shut down more than a month after the incident.

Newkirk Street (westbound lane – the strip from Jones St. to Bergen Av) was blocked off for about two weeks due to repairs done to the building. The photo above was taken a week after the fire occurred. Newkirk Street is now open to traffic.

However, it still remains unknown when Bally or Ashley Stewart will reopen for business.

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The UPS Store Journal Square Jersey City Branch

Del — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:19:43 +0000

The location/map of The UPS Store

This UPS Store is located on Bergen Avenue, between Sip Avenue and Newkirk Street, near the Journal Square PATH Station. So far, I’ve had no problems with the service here and the staff seem knowledgeable and helpful. The business hours and store information are listed below.

The UPS Store Journal Square
Description: Mailboxes, Printing, Notary, Passport Photos, Faxing, Moving Boxes & Supplies and more.
Address: 924 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City 07306
Phone: (201) 963-5787
Web and Email: Website | store4620@theupsstore.com

Regular Hours of Operation:
Monday thru Friday: 08:00 AM – 07:30 PM
Saturday: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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JSQ Redevelopment Scaled Down; Planning Board Will Meet with Residents

Del — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 18:26:10 +0000

Originally, the Journal Square Redevelopment Plan — dubbed as the “Vision” — covered a wider territory of our district. It was scaled down, though, after hearing what the residents have to say.

The new plan features the development of the two tall towers (City Center) and only includes the square itself — bordered by the following streets: John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Bergen Avenue, Sip Avenue, Summit Avenue.

(Note: Although the demolition of dilapidated hotel was celebrated during the Renaissance Ceremony last April, nothing seems to be going on in the area even though it was said that the development will start later that year.)

According to Jersey Journal, Jersey City planning officials will hold a meeting with residents and community groups before moving ahead with a Journal Square redevelopment plan. So Expect more changes and revisions to the plan before any move is done.

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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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