Road Closed: Five Corners Newark Avenue, JC

A small portion (Five Corners to Central Avenue) of Newark Avenue, Jersey City was blocked off to traffic this afternoon.

When I asked what’s going on, the sheriff patrolling the area told me that nothing happened, it’s just a construction in a restaurant.

Existing or a soon-to-open business, I didn’t bother to ask. But when [...]



Jersey City Accident: Woman Struck By Truck

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 [...]



Jersey City Event: Navratri Festival in India Square

The Indian community on Newark Avenue will be holding their Navratri Festival this week and the following week. The streets will be blocked off and a stage will be installed. Expect cultural dances and Indian food until wee hours.

Navratri Festival in Jersey City
Description: Hindu Festival, cultural event, food
When: September 25-26 and October 2-3, 2009
Where: [...]



Grocery Store to Replace Tiffin Box on JFK?

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.

Also posted on 07306 Forum



Jersey City Beautification: Flower Boxes on Newark Ave

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If you’ve walked along Newark Avenue, you probably have seen this plant/flower boxes installed at the cross-streets. The photos above (taken last month, Jul 29) are flower boxes from India Square, between JFK and Tonnelle Avenue.