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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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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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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: Sip PIZZA

Del — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:11:52 +0000

Sip Pizza is just one of the local businesses that opened in the past month. It is located across various Delis near DMV-MVC Jersey City. If you’re coming from from the PATH station, just walk east of Sip Avenue on to Summit Av.

The fast food features .99c pizza, which seems to be an attractive price based on the number of people I see there everytime I pass/drive by the place. As for the pizza itself, I haven’t tried it yet.

Sip Pizza
Description: Pizza, Fast food, .99c
Address: 60 Sip Avenue, Jersey City near DMV-MVC
Phone: ???

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7-Eleven (7-11) Journal Square, Jersey City

Del — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:01:36 +0000

[UPDATE] 7-11 Journal Square opened on the last day of the year 2009. Photo above was taken on New Year’s Eve. I went inside today and it looks like the management will be adding up more shelves.

Original post after the jump ….

[Original post: Dec. 26, 2009]

7-Eleven at the corner of Bergen Avenue and Sip Avenue

Slurpee anyone? The spot vacated by Washinton Mutual (WaMu) last February will now become 7-Eleven. I saw some construction going on inside a couple of days ago (Christmas Eve). 7-11 is just one of the few businesses that opened/will open this month (will post some soon). Makes me wonder, how many 7-Eleven’s do we have here in Jersey City?

7-Eleven
Description: 24-hour Convenience Store, Snacks, Food, Beverages
Location: Corner of Bergen Avenue and Sip Avenue, Jersey City
Contact Number: none yet

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Jersey City Street Closures: Bergen Avenue Closed

Del — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:34:29 +0000

Electronic traffic advisory has been installed at the corner of Sip Avenue and Bergen informing drivers and motorists that Bergen Avenue will be closed today, October 17, 2009 from 10AM – 2PM.

No Parking rule on both sides of Bergen from Sip to Montgomery Street is to be enforced.

Read the rest to find out why …

According to Jersey Journal, “…Members of Local 1199 of the Service Employees International Union, which represents nursing home workers, will gather at 11 a.m. in front of 26 Journal Square, the headquarters of their employer, Omni Assets Management.

The union members will march down Bergen Avenue to Montgomery Street, then to the Armory at Jordan Avenue, where they will hold a “Family Day” rally with music and speakers…”

News Source: Jersey Journal

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Jersey City Police Writing Parking Tickets – Sip Avenue

Del — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:49:16 +0000

Between 430PM and 445PM this afternoon, I saw Jersey City Police (instead of Parking Authority) writing parking tickets. Offenders need to look closely at the sign before they park their vehicles!

The parking sign on this strip of Sip Avenue (between Bergen and JFK) right across Hudson County Community College Culinary Arts Plaza Park clearly indicates that nobody should park between 6AM and 9AM & 4PM and 6PM Monday thru Friday. About 4 cars received violations.

The funny thing is, a taxi driver was backing up attempting to park on a vacant metered spot while the police were writing tickets. Get a clue! (he wasn’t slapped with a ticket though, the police made him leave)

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Dream Come True: Sip Ave, Jersey City – Repaved

Del — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:45:36 +0000

First of all, I’m glad to be back from 3-week hiatus. I’m officially married and I needed a few weeks to take care of everything. Despite that, I still took some photos while my ex-girlfriend (now wife) was with me.

Today, I’d like to point out that finally, driving on Sip Avenue doesn’t feel like we are sailing on an angry sea.

Jersey City received repaving funds last March, and this month, portion of Sip Avenue (between JFK boulevard and West Side Avenue) has been repaved: no more potholes and sinkholes, and lanes are newly-painted.

Look at the pictures below to see the development – from being ripped up to getting done!

Sip Avenue – Ripped up!

Sip Avenue – Finally Done!

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Jersey City Sidewalks: Handicap Curb Ramps

Del — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:00:56 +0000

New handicap curb ramps can be seen on Sip Avenue (corners of Garrison, Romaine, and Van Wagenen Avenues). Is this part of the repaving funds that Jersey City received last March?

This was started early this week, and you probably have noticed orange drums and cones on each corner. These constructions were the same ones on Vroom Street few weeks back (not posted here).

I believe handicap curb cuts are required by law.

Anyway, I’m still waiting for the repaving of Sip Avenue, particularly on the west of Bergen Avenue — from HCCC Culinary Arts Plaza to West Side Avenue. I think I will be singing halleluiah when those potholes and sinkholes are finally gone.

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