Taken last Saturday (July 16, 2011). Long line outside the DMV. Sorry for the crappy phone pic

Last year, DMV-MVC announced that Mondays will be closed. But due to long lines and inconvenience to the customers, DMV/MVC Chairman and Chief Administrator Raymond P. Martinez announced on Jul 11, 2011 that the agency will reopen the Monday schedule. “We have listened to you and added the convenience that was needed most,” said Martinez…

““This change is designed to allow more flexibility and provide the customer with more hours outside of a traditional 9-5 schedule…. We are confident the MVC can accomplish all of these customer friendly upgrades and still operate within an austere budget” said Martinez.

As of today, all 39 motor vehicle agencies operate under the following schedule:

• Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Source: DMV/MVC Press Release

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Sign is gone, shutters are down.

Seems like Vito’s Arcade Barbershop on Summit Avenue near Five Corners is gone. Earlier this week, I saw the sign on the ground in front of the closed shop. I drove by the other day, saw the sign gone. Barbershop still shut.

What kind of Jersey City business will replace Vito’s Barbershop?

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Taj Mahal - Newark Avenue Entrance (taken May 9, 2010)

Taj Mahal Restaurant on Newark Avenue (just off of Five Corners) finally opens in Journal Square after more than 2 years of construction. What took them so long, I don’t know. The Indian Cuisine has two entrances: one on Newark Avenue (main) and another on Summit Avenue.

Taj Mahal Restaurant – Romance in Dining
Description: Restaurant, Fine Dining, Indian Cuisine
Address: 663 Newark Avenue, Jersey City 07306
Phone: (201)963-9100

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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.

News and Info Sources:

• Jersey Journal
• Jersey City Independent
• Jersey City Register
• Jersey City Construction

Also posted on 07306 Forum

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A standoff between the truck drivers started this morning at the parking lot of Burger King on Summit Avenue, Jersey City (map)when E-Z towing company said the utility truck was parked illegally. The driver of utility truck said his passenger was a paying customer “and that he had parked the truck there to fix the truck tire.”

The standoff lasted for 4 hours, news said, when the towing company let go the other vehicle.

I was in the vicinity (Pavonia Avenue) when this happened, but I missed it because I took JFK/Bergen when I walked back home. :mad:

Read the updated news from Hudson County Now News. Does the towing company have a case?

Update: Towing dispute ends after tow truck company lets man and his truck go

by Hudson County Now

Tuesday July 07, 2009, 4:29 PM

A standoff between a tow-truck driver and a man who refused to leave his utility truck ended at about 2:20 p.m., when the tow-truck driver, who would only gave his name as Hector, relented and allowed Carl Pinzon to leave.

Hector said E-Z Towing would be taking Pinzon to small claims court in order to get compensation for his time. Before letting Pinzon off the hook, he told him not to come back to Burger King again.

Also posted on 07306 Forum

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It seemed to me that Manzo’s ego was hurt, so he told the cop to move his illegally parked car or it will be towed. Manzo – who was on duty that time – then parked his car at the intersection of Summit and Sip Avenues and dared the cop to arrest him.

Next thing you know, stupidity ensues.

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Second Part: Jersey City Parking Authority director: Arrested inspector was on duty at time

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The reason?

DMV/MVC Building at 438 Summit Avenue corner Sip Avenue lost power.The state building was evacuated at 830AM this morning and people were standing outside as officials are trying to find out the cause of power failure.

I don’t know which other parts of Journal Square or Jersey City were affected, but when I called PSEG (1-800-436-7734), the automated machine told me that power will be restored at 10:33 AM today. Hopefully it’s true.

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In other areas? Find out by reading the rest…

In other areas, there’s an obvious lack of trash cans as evidenced by the filth on the sidewalk. Try Summit Avenue between Newkirk Street and Sip. It’s equivalent to almost 3 blocks in length but there are only two trash cans available on both ends.

In my humble opinion, there should be at least 3 trash cans per side of a block: 2 on each corner, and one in the middle. If the sidewalk is longer, than add more cans if necessary. If the curb remains filthy, then that’s another story. ;)

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If you are subscribed to PATH Alerts, you should have these emails in your mailbox:

• Due to police activity, train service on the Newark to World Trade Center line is suspended.
• Due to police activity, train service on the Journal Square to 33rd Street line is suspended.
• Due to Police Activity at Journal Square, Train service between 33rd St and Journal Square, and WTC and Newark is terminating at Grove St. Passengers traveling to JSQ are advised to use local busses at Grove ST. Passengers traveling to Newark are advised to use New Jersey Transit at Penn Station New York

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According to the news, a man jumped from the Summit Avenue bridge and died. Who thinks there should be a high fence on that bridge?

Jumper dies after leap onto PATH tracks near Journal Square station in Jersey City
by The Jersey Journal
Monday March 16, 2009, 12:19 PM

A jumper from the Summit Avenue bridge just outside the Journal Square PATH train station in Jersey City died this morning, officials have confirmed. .

Port Authority confirmed that a person leaped on to the PATH train tracks from the Summit Avenue bridge at 11:45 a.m. this morning.

The person was pinned under a westbound PATH train, said Port Authority spokesman Ron Marisco.

Train service between Journal Square and 34th Street Penn Station and Grove Street and Newark has been suspended, Marisco said.

The Jersey Journal’s Charles Hack reports that commuters at the Journal Square PATH Station are being turned away from the trains because of the ongoing investigation.

Commuters are being told to take a bus to the Grove Street PATH station and get the train from there.

PATH workers are also telling commuters service is expected to resume by about 1:30 p.m.

Check back with Hudson County Now for further details and updates.

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[UPDATE - March 18, 2009] – The man has been ID’d by the authorities. His name is Keith S. Wells, 26, of Pavonia Avenue in Jersey City. Incident has been ruled a suicide. Source: Hudson News.

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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 wearing thick clothing which protected him from the knife. (The muggers made off with an iPod and $20, and the victim passed out and was brought to the Christ Hospital by his uncle)

Personally, I think Summit and Pavonia intersection is a busy place. Several buses (big ones and mini) stop there almost every minute, lots of people going to government offices, not to mention commuters going to and coming from PATH.

I don’t know how busy that spot is on Saturdays, but those thugs had lots of guts to commit crime, because if you pay close attention, there are a couple of police cars near Five Corners, just few meters away from the scene. As better season approaches, expect crime to climb. It’s hard to trust clothings to save our lives this time.

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