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Hit-and-Run: JFK Blvd and Bond St

Del — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:30:44 +0000

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.

Jersey Journal reports that witnesses said that Gene “Bluejean” Hughes – a recording artist – was struck at Kennedy Boulevard and Bond Street by a black Honda Ridgeline pickup truck that was traveling north on Kennedy Boulevard at 11:47 p.m…

… (witnesses) saw the pickup, which contained a male driver and female passenger, stop momentarily where Hughes was lying in the street and then take off north of Kennedy and then eastbound on Sip Avenue… another witness told police the driver of the pickup blew through a red light at Kennedy Boulevard and Stuyvesant Avenue..

If you’ve been in that area the past several weeks, you probably have noticed that construction has been going on (will end in September), and portion of south-bound lane is closed. That is enough reason for motorists to take extra care when driving. I just don’t see the need for speeding, especially during night.

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Pedestrian Killed in Alleged Drag Racing

Del — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:50:21 +0000

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 the fence…the driver in the right lane lost control of his car, crossed into the southbound lanes and struck two pedestrians…

I use this road almost everyday, and I see absolutely no reason for drag racing to happen in this place. Sure, there are less vehicles at night, but that’s not an excuse. If you want to race, go to a designated place to do that.

Condolences to the family of the victim, and speedy recovery to those who got hurt.

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7-Eleven (7-11) JFK Boulevard Jersey City

Del — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:30:12 +0000

7-Eleven on the boulevard. Taken Sept 2010.

This is the newest 7-Eleven (7-11) store in Journal Square. It opened sometime in October 2010, less than a year after the first 7-11 opened in December 2009 at the corner of Sip Avenue and Bergen Avenue.

7-Eleven
Description: 24-hour Convenience Store, Snacks, Food, Beverages
Location: 3080 John F. Kennedy Boulevard next to gas station between St. Paul Avenue and Route 139
Phone: (201)798-8811

I haven’t been here yet but being on the boulevard next to the gas station, this store target motorists and drivers. I think it’s safe to assume that the foot traffic is better at 7-11 Sip/Bergen Avenue.

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Now Open: Apna Bazaar Cash and Carry in Jersey City

Del — Fri, 07 May 2010 17:10:11 +0000

APNA BAZAAR Cash and Carry finally opened yesterday (May 6, 2010) after what seems an eternity of building construction. This Apna Bazaar is different from the one on Newark Avenue, just a couple of blocks north of Indian Square.

Original post after the jump ….

[Original Post: Sept. 21, 2009]

Now we know what type of business will replace the defunct Tiffin Box. Although the construction isn’t finished yet, the building on John F. Kennedy Blvd (between Cottage Street and Newark Avenue) now has a sign that says “Coming Soon: Apna Bazar” — a grocery and a place where you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables.

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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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Boulevard Dangerous to PED XING

Del — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:30:48 +0000

Pedestrians crossing Journal Square corner Bergen Av-John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Crossing John F. Kennedy Boulevard? Don’t forget to look left and right before doing so! According to Hudson News, “Kennedy Boulevard and Avenue C are Hudson County’s most dangerous roads for pedestrians ….”

…The Tri-State Transportation Campaign released an analysis of pedestrian deaths from 2006 to 2008.

There were 22 pedestrian casualties during that time period. Four of those casualties, all in 2007, happened on Kennedy Boulevard, with two in both Jersey City and Union City and one in Bayonne….

Here in Journal Square area, I remember one woman who was struck by a truck last September at the corner of JFK Blvd and Newark Avenue. News said that she’s been moved to ICU of JC Medical Center the following day.

Do you feel nervous walking by the boulevard? To me, the intersection of Sip Avenue-JFK Boulevard is hard to cross: the road is wider, the drivers always try to run the red light, and vehicles are piling up especially during the afternoon rush hour!

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Jersey City Food: Kultural Kuisines on the Boulevard

Del — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:16:14 +0000

Kultural Kuisines opened late November of 2009. So why exactly am I posting this restaurant? Well, it is because this place has been the home of two previous failed restaurants (can you guess without clicking the link?) in a span of 1 year. Makes me wonder: For how long will this business stay open?

Kultural Kuisines
Description: Indian Cuisine, restaurant, fastfood, curries, wraps, indo-chinese
Address: 2986 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City 07306 (off of Newark Ave)
Phone: (201)792-2300

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Jersey City Fire: 2814 JFK Blvd

Del — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:52:16 +0000

A fire last weekend displaced a family. News said that the Fire Department had the incident under control after a little over 30 minutes.

A one-alarm fire displaces Jersey City family
By The Jersey Journal
October 19, 2009, 8:58AM

Jersey City firefighters were called to a one-alarm fire that displaced a family from their apartment at 2814 Kennedy Bouelvard, Saturday night.

Fire investigators believe that blaze was caused by a candle that was burning in the bedroom of the third-floor apartment. The fire caused heavy damage to the room, forcing the family to stay with friends, Fire Director Armando Roman said.

Firefighters were called to the scene at 9:13 p.m. and had the fire under control at 9:51 p.m.

News Source: Jersey Journal

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Jersey City Accident: Woman Struck By Truck

Del — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:02:43 +0000

Saw police cars on my way to the laundromat on Bergen. Apparently, there’s an accident at JFK Boulevard and Newark Avenue, north of Journal Square PATH station. A woman was struck by a pickup truck and is in critical condition at Jersey City Medical Center.

Related news: The woman remains in critical condition, moved to intensive care unit.

* This is a retroactive post.

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Grocery Store to Replace Tiffin Box on JFK?

Del — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:00:17 +0000

Last June, I posted that Tiffin Box on the boulevard (between Cottage Street and Newark Avenue, Jersey City) shut down after less than a year of operation.

A Journal Square resident commented that a grocery shop might replace the defunct restaurant.

The building on the photo above has been undergoing major renovations (construction and facade remodeling) the past couple of months. And last week, the blue tarp has been removed — revealing the finished front of the structure. Front door is already an automatic door and a handicap ramp was added on the side (not seen on the pic).

I haven’t looked inside the place – but it looks like the construction inside will take a couple more weeks to finish.

Anyway, good luck to the owner of this upcoming local business.

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