Jersey City Crime: Stabbed to Death in Journal Square

Here’s another murder in Jersey City: A man (Manuel Reyes, Sr) was stabbed to death in front of his apartment, news said. This happened Wednesday (May 6, 2009) and he was pronounced dead at 9:40PM at his place at Pavonia Avenue and Van Wagenen Avenue.

If my count is correct, Jersey City has already reached the [...]



Winter Clothings Really Save Lives

Pavonia Avenue (and Summit) looking East

This happened last Saturday, last day of February, at the intersection East of Journal Square PATH station. (see photo above)

A man was assaulted when he got off a mini-bus at Pavonia and Summit Avenues at 630 in the morning. One of the attackers stabbed him. Luckily, the victim was [...]



No Parking on Summit Avenue

Quiet day in Journal Square. Anyway, I saw the signs on Summit Avenue – starting from the Courthouse near Academy Street all the way up to Pavonia Avenue (see the map’s highlighted portion). Jersey City Parking Authority stated no reason on the sign, it just says NO PARKING from Feb 26 – March 6, 2009 [...]



Registration is On at St. Joseph School

St. Joseph School Registration banner

St. Joseph Grammar School at Pavonia Avenue and Baldwin Avenue has opened its door for new students. If you are planning to give your kids Catholic education, I believe St. Joseph Grammar School is the only Catholic school here in Journal Square, as all other schools nearby had closed the [...]



Stabbing in Marion Neighborhood

In Marion neighborhood, west of Journal Square, a man was attacked with a knife but was able to fight his attacker who ran away when the victim got hold of the knife. Both of them suffered stab wounds and were brought to the hospital where the attacker was arrested.

The victim said he has had run-ins [...]